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Gator Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists. September 4, 2013 First General Body Meeting. WELCOME!. Thanks for joining us for another amazing semester. We look forward to getting to know each of you! But first, we’ll introduce our Executive Board.
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Gator Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists September 4, 2013 First General Body Meeting
WELCOME! • Thanks for joining us for another amazing semester. We look forward to getting to know each of you! • But first, we’ll introduce our Executive Board. • Nickelle Smith, President • Meghan Pryce, Vice President • Peta-Gay Sheerwood, Treasurer • Ann-MakirMagloire, Historian • Rochelle Alleyne, Secretary • Don’t forget to “Like” UFNABJ on Facebook and to “Follow” us on Twitter! You can submit you ideas for #hottopics there.
ICE BREAKER!! • Kit-Kat: What your favorite TV show? • Sweetarts: Where are you from? • Nerds: What’s your dream job? • Pink Laffy Taffy: Why did you decide to attend UF? • Yellow Laffy Taffy: What’s black twitter?
TREASURER’S REPORT • Concessions: • Upcoming Dates: • Dues: $15 • T-Shirts: $10
A-PLUS • UFNABJ volunteer with the A-Plus program at Williston High School • A PLUS is a free college and career readiness program for students in grades 8 through 12. These ADVANCED PRE-COLLEGIATE LEADERSHIP SEMINARS prepare students to succeed in post-secondary education and the workforce by giving them exposure, experience and tools to be used in and after high school. • Check out UFNABJ on Facebook and Twitter for more pictures and for the days we’ll be doing A-Plus.
ZION Magazine & ZION Buzz • Zion Magazine has played a significant role in our members’ professional development. This year, the highly anticipated annual print publication will now be a bi-monthly online publication. The three committees within the organization will each contribute a part to its production. • Advertising/Public Relations Committee: Responsible for PR/Advertising for the organization, the layout/design, designing the cover of the magazine, polls, graphics, promotional videos, flyers and social media. • Journalism Committee: Responsible for writing feature, reporting, editorial and photography stories. • Telecommunication Committee: Responsible for producing video packages, vlogs and commercials for Zion Buzz. Zion Buzz/Magazine: http://ufnabj.org/zion/
Upcoming Events • Meeting dates • September 18th, October 2nd, October 16th, November 6th, November 20th, December 4th • UFNABJ “Weimer Hall Scavenger Hunt” • September 5th, 6pm-8pm • UM vs UF Game Watch Party (BSU co-sponsored) • September 7th, 11am • “Surviving Telecom” Event (HCA, SPJ, NBS co-sponsored) • September 12th, AHA! Lounge at 7pm • UFNABJ Week • November 18th-22nd • Interviewing Day • October 22nd, 9am-5pm
Mr. Charles J. Harris • UF Alum • BS, Advertising • Director (24 years) • Knight Division for Scholarships, Career Services, and Multicultural Affairs • UF NABJ Advisor
HOT TOPICS!! • (HBCU) Hampton University bans “twerking.” • http://thegrio.com/2013/08/29/hampton-women-ordered-not-to-twerk-by-school-administration/#s:hampton-twerk-1 • Tebow released by New England Patriots? • http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/aug/31/tim-tebow-released-new-england-patriots • Blue Ivy: the hair, the scowl, the outfit. Is Beyonce neglecting her? • http://icecreamconvos.com/beyonce-blue-ivy-headed-to-spain-on-a-yacht/ • KKK and NAACP members meet to talk • http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2013/9/3/naacp-kkk-leadersmeettodiscussraceissues.html • Dennis Rodman is back in North Korea • http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/04/world/asia/dennis-rodman-says-he-is-returning-to-north-korea.html?_r=0’