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Gator Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists

Gator Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists. September 18, 2013 Second General Body Meeting. WELCOME!. Thanks for joining us for another amazing semester. We look forward to getting to know each of you! But first, let’s re-introduce our Executive Board.

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Gator Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists

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  1. Gator Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists September 18, 2013 Second General Body Meeting

  2. WELCOME! • Thanks for joining us for another amazing semester. We look forward to getting to know each of you! • But first, let’s re-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.

  3. Member Contracts • Remember • To be an “official member” of UFNABJ • You must sign and agree to all terms in the contract • Members must be “active” • Seniors must be active through Spring • All other members should be continuously active • Pay your dues ($15) by October 30, 2013 • Attend at least 5 meetings per semester • Participate in Game Day concessions • ONLY Official members can: • Participate in Zion Buzz/Magazine • Be eligible to receive graduation cords • Run for executive office • Be sponsored for the National Convention • Put “membership” in NABJ on their resume • Any conflicts should be taken up with an E-board members • Questions?

  4. Treasurer’s Report • Concessions  • Dates: • September 21, October 5, November 9, November 23, November 30 • Members need to submit background information (name, date of birth, phone number) in credential website ASAP despite working date.  • Important Credential Power Point. Open first link and follow directions provided. (Link will be sent out in the meeting minutes) • Job: Concessions  • Organization: Association of Black Communicators • Hit “submit”

  5. Interviewing Day/Career Showcase Prep • Interviewing Day • When: October 22, 2013 from 9am-5pm • Where: Reitz Union Grand ballroom • Visit http://www.jou.ufl.edu/knight/InterviewingDay/ to register, to see a list of participating employers, and to learn “how interviewing day works.” • Deadline to Register: September 30, 2013 • Career Showcase • When: October 1-2, from 9am-3pm • Where: O’Connell Center • Visit http://www.crc.ufl.edu/students/studentCareerShowcase.html for more info.

  6. Interviewing Day Prep • To Request Interviews • Upload 1 document that includes: • Cover Letter • http://www.herblowe.com/1/post/2012/04/covering-the-student-cover-letter.html) • Resume • Clean, Informative, Tailor to each job (Know who's coming) • Clips/supporting material • 3-5 pieces of your best work • Resources for online portfolio • Online Portfolio • http://www.wix.com/ • http://www.weebly.com/ • http://wordpress.com/ • Example: http://rochellealleyne.weebly.com

  7. Interviewing Day Prep • Interviewing Questions • What they’ll ask you. • What you should ask them. (Always have questions!) • Stay Up on News • Current events of national importance • Current events in their coverage area/that’s they’re covering • Know the company • DO YOUR RESEARCH!! • Past Interviewing Day Participants • CNN, Miami Herald, Washington Post, WESH-TV, Home Magazine, UF and ShandsCommunications, etc.

  8. Importance of NABJ National Membership • NABJ National Membership • Scholarships • Internships • Training • Networking • CONVENTION! • 2013 NABJ Convention in Orlando; Convention in Pictures • Career fairs, Student Projects, Taskforces, Professional Development Sessions, Parties/Networking, etc! • NABJ 2014 Convention in Boston • July 30-August 3; GET EXCITED!!!! • Check out www.nabj.org

  9. Upcoming Events • Next Concessions date: September 21, 2013 • Next UFNABJ General Body Meeting: 10/02/2013 • Career Showcase: 10/01/2013-10/02/2013, 9am-3pm • Interviewing Day: 10/22/2013, 9am-5pm • Last day to register: 9/30/2013 • CFABJ Media Boot camp Event: 10/19/2013 from 9am-1pm • Orlando Connecticut School of Broadcasting •  5323 Millenia Lakes Blvd #120, Orlando, Fla. 32839 • Opportunity deadlines • CBC-UNC Diversity Fellowship Program; Deadline: December 13, 2013 • http://jomc.unc.edu/diversityfellowship • Association for Women in Sports Media scholarship/internship; Deadline: October 31, 2013 • http://awsmonline.org/2014-awsm-internship-scholarship/

  10. Hot Topics • Navy Yard Shooting leaves 13 dead • Syria Update: Deal or no deal? • Miss America winner receives backlash • Unarmed ex-FAMU football player killed by police • Paula Deen is back • Sorority Exposes Rejection of Black Candidate • Private School changes policy on afros, dreads after backlash

  11. Zion Buzz • Telecommunications Group • See: Nickelle Smith • Journalism Group • See: Meghan Pryce • Or See: Tia Brock • PR/Advertising Group • See: Ann MakirMagloire

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