Asian American Journalists Association

If you want to get more involved with a great organization that does a
lot of good, here’s your chance!

AAJA SF is holding its fall elections for several openings on the
Board of Directors. Each seat is a two-year term that starts Jan. 1,
2012 and ends Dec. 31, 2013. The Board of Directors meets regularly to
plan activities, programs and fundraisers as well as discuss issues
relevant to the chapter and our members. All board members and
officers have a fiduciary responsibility to the chapter.

The seats up in this fall’s election are:

* Board Vice President of Broadcast: In the absence of the president,
the vice president convenes monthly board meetings and carries out
goals within budget according to the chapter bylaws. Attends monthly
board meetings. Organizes programs and events in collaboration with
the board.

* Secretary: Takes minutes at each board meeting and submits them to
the board for approval. Attends monthly board meetings. Organizes
programs and events in collaboration with the board. Carries out goals
within budget. (more…)

We’re excited to announce our six student scholarship winners for 2011!

Each year, we award up to $10,000 to talented students who are pursuing journalism as a career. Recipients are chosen based on their journalistic background, motivation, passion to cover Asian Pacific Islander issues, financial need and academic achievements.

Read all about this year’s winners by going to our scholarship page at www.aajasf.org/scholarship.

Thanks to everyone for supporting the AAJA SF Scholarship Program over the years by attending our fundraisers, spreading the word, donating, bidding on silent auction items and volunteering. This program wouldn’t be possible without your support.

AAJA’s National Convention is headed to Detroit this summer. We know
the price tag for the trip isn’t small so the SF Chapter will award up
to seven grants of $400 each to help members offset the cost and
attend the convention.

To apply, download the grant application at www.aajasf.org/grants or
email Co-President Katherine Tam at tam.kath (at) gmail (dot) com to have a copy
emailed to you. Current dues-paying full, associate and student
members are eligible. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Monday, May 23,
2011.

Programs and workshops at this year’s convention from Aug. 10-13 will
center on digital training, connecting you with journalism’s top
leaders and cutting-edge thinkers, and helping you take control of
your career. There is no better place to connect with your AAJA family
than during the convention. This is an unparalleled opportunity to
network with colleagues and news leaders from around the world.

Plus you’ll get a chance to explore the sights, tastes and sounds of
Motown. Have you tried a coney dog? What about a visit to Greektown?
And there are the not-to-be-missed Middle Eastern pastries in
Dearborn, where a cultural tour awaits convention attendees on opening
night.

Discounted early-bird registration rates are available through April
15. To register, go to http://aaja.org/programs/convention2011detroit/