Are you the next journalist co-chair of our FOI Committee?
SPJ NorCal’s FOI Committee journalist co-chair just joined the SPJ NorCal board of directors. So now that seat is vacant, and we’re looking for a new journalist co-chair. Might that be you? The committee tracks and responds to FOI and First Amendment issues in Northern California, and it holds the annual James Madison Awards banquet…
SPJ NorCal FOI Member Wins Award
Our own Pamela MacLean has won the Western Magazine Publishers Association’s ”Maggie Award” for best 2012 news story in a trade publication. She was recognized for her story in California Lawyer Magazine about Stockton, Calif.’s bankruptcy “Sleepless in Stockton.” Congratulations Pam!
SPJ NorCal To Honor Sunshine, First Amendment Champions
The Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California chapter (SPJ NorCal), will honor champions of open government and the First Amendment at the organization’s 28th annual James Madison Awards banquet on Tuesday, March 12. (Get tickets for the banquet at Eventbrite: https://jmawards13.eventbrite.com.) Independent reporter Seth Rosenfeld receives this year’s Norwin S. Yoffie Career Achievement Award for his freedom of information…
Jan 10, 2013: Tips for Journalists — End of Life Care: A hidden and often ignored, yet essential area of care (Panel)
Brought to you by SPJ-NorCal and the Bay Area chapter of AHCJ Date: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 6:00 to 8:00 pm Location: San Francisco Chronicle Building, 901 Mission Street, San Francisco Cost: $5 donation requested at the door to defray cost of refreshments RSVPs are required (We need to provide an attendance list to the Chronicle…
Call for Nominations: James Madison Sunshine & First Amendment Awards
Deadline: January 11, 2013 The Society of Professional Journalists-Northern California chapter James Madison Freedom of Information Awards recognize Northern California organizations and individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing freedom of information and expression in the spirit of James Madison, the creative force behind the First Amendment. SPJ NorCal presents the awards during National Freedom of Information Week…
