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Gator Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists

Gator Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists. General Body Meeting January 30, 2013. NABJ Convention. Last year the NABJ Convention took place in New Orleans. NABJ 2013 Convention is July 31 to Aug. 4

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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 • General Body Meeting • January 30, 2013

  2. NABJ Convention • Last year the NABJ Convention took place in New Orleans. • NABJ 2013 Convention is July 31 to Aug. 4 • This year the convention will be at Gaylord Palms Convention Center & Resort in Orlando, FL. • Schedule: http://www.nabj.org/?page=2013Schedule

  3. Only 10 members will receive half off registration and a food stipend of $20 - $30. • The E-Board and Mr. Harris will choose 15 exemplary members (based off points earned) and the first 10 people to get their money in will receive sponsorship. • Early bird special is $225 • Members chosen for sponsorship need to pay $112.50 by Feb. 27th

  4. Treasurers Report • Current balance is $894.31 • Dues: $15 • Polos: $10

  5. Concession Dates: Saturday, February 2nd – Men’s Basketball vs Ole Miss4:00 PM to 10:00 PM – 6 volunteers – O’Connell CenterSunday, February 17th – Baseball vs Duke 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM – 4 volunteers – McKethan StadiumFriday, February 22nd – Baseball vs FL Gulf Coast 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM – 4 volunteers – McKethan StadiumThursday, February 28th – Women’s Basketball vs Arkansas 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM – 5 volunteers – O’Connell CenterFriday, March 15th – Baseball vs Kentucky 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM – 4 volunteers – McKethan StadiumSunday, March 17th – Katsu Challenge 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM – 6 volunteers – O’Connell CenterTuesday, March 19th – Baseball vs N FL 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM – 4 volunteers – McKethan StadiumWednesday, March 20th – Softball vs USC 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM – 4 volunteers – Pressly StadiumThursday, April 11th – Baseball vs SC 4:30 PM to 10:30 PM – 4 volunteers – McKethan StadiumThursday, April 18th – concert – tentative – 5 volunteers

  6. Upcoming Events • A Plus session Saturday Feb. 2 (FULL) • Super Bowl Potluck Social Sunday Feb. 3 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up on the google doc, which is posted on the event page. http://www.facebook.com/events/151067961714897/ (Worth 10 points) • CFABJ Networking Event in Orlando Saturday Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Must be a paying member and have a UF NABJ polo to sign up. (Worth 15 points) • UF NABJ is co-sponsoring with the J-School student organizations for an Interviewing Day Prep Session on Feb. 21. Time and location TBA. • UF NABJ Spring Week February 20 - 22. • Meet the Dean Mixer: TBA

  7. Internships and Opportunities • My CJC: http://my.jou.ufl.edu/students/category/internships/ • Knight Division Scholarship application is due Friday Feb. 1 at 5 p.m.http://www.jou.ufl.edu/academics/bachelors/resources-for-undergraduate-students/knight-division-for-scholarships-career-services-multicultural-affairs/undergraduate-scholarships/ • Interviewing Day is Monday Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. Interview requests close at midnight on Monday Feb. 4.http://www.jou.ufl.edu/Knight/InterviewingDay/ • NBC Universal Summer Internship. Deadline: Feb. 15http://www.nabj.org/?page=internships • NABJ Scholarships are due Feb. 28 at 5 p.m.http://www.nabj.org/?page=SEEDScholarships • NABJ Regional Convention March 8 - 10 inCharlotte, NC Cost: $45 for a student member • Multimedia Project. Deadline: March 15http://www.nabj.org/?page=SEEDstudentproject

  8. HOT TOPICSTeam Ocean vs. Team Brizzyhttp://sulia.com/channel/gossip/f/a90c7516-01f3-4f3f-b937-4bf0a21f14ef/Beyonce did not sing live at Inagurationhttp://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/tv-film/1526197/beyonce-did-not-sing-live-inauguration-official-confirms#97MbpPFJQQamhHAa.01 Is this racist? http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/01/29/volkswagen-super-bowl-commercial-racism/1874213/

  9. Zion Magazine • Feb/March issue will be released Feb. 27. • Content Due Date: Feb. 20 • Zion Committee Contracts will be handed out at the next meeting.

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