JUNE 2006 NEWSLETTER
June 6 , 2006 -- Hello members and friends of Press Women. Many of us are working journalists or come from journalism backgrounds or simply public recipients/consumers--and sometimes critics--of journalism today. Much has changed since I was in journalism school (I won't say how long ago) and a lot of those changes simply have to do with changes in the technological world. So what are future journalists learning in school these days? Join Albuquerque Press Women at our next luncheon for a peak into what is going on in New Mexico's journalism schools.
Communication and journalism chairs from New Mexico universities and colleges will share information about their programs and how instruction differs in an ever-changing technological world on Monday, June 12, from 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Sheraton Uptown, Menaul and Louisiana NE.
Kevin Mitchell directs Eastern New Mexico University's Interpersonal Communication Studies program. His research interests include family, intercultural, interpersonal and computer-mediated communication. For the past year and a half, he has taught a class delivered entirely online.
John Oetzel is chair of the University of New Mexico Department of Communication and Journalism. He teaches intercultural, health, and organizational communication and studies conflict communication in work groups, organizations.
Frank Thayer heads the Mass Communications Department at New Mexico State University. A New Mexico native, he has worked as a reporter, photographer, editor, advertising and public relations writer and educator. His teaching concentration is in news writing, editing, public opinion and propaganda.
APW luncheons are open to the public for the nonmember price of $21. Or join APW at the door and pay the low member price of $15. For reservations, contact Janet Ford by Thursday, June 8, at 720-7821 or E-Maill. Your reservation is our commitment to reserve a seat and a meal for you and your commitment to pay (no shows will be billed).
Nominating Committee Janet Ford, Sherry Robinson and Susan Walton are working hard to recruit a pool of candidates for the slate of officers. The election for your new APW board of directors will be held at the June general meeting and luncheon. We would like to see as many members present for the vote.
Support APW -- Buy a pen!
Albuquerque Press Women has a stock of beautiful and great writing pens (black ink) engraved with our Web address, abqpw.org. Select either a blue or burgundy color for only $10! Pens are available for purchase at all APW luncheons; see Diana Sandoval.
Membership
For those of you who have not already done so, it is time to renew your APW membership. Anyone who has not renewed, WILL BE CHARGED THE NONMEMBER LUNCHEON FEE, so please come to the February luncheon prepared to pay your dues (fee breakdown explained below). The full benefits of membership include the discounted luncheon rate and the ability to link from our Web site to your own for free. You also gain the benefit of belonging to a great organization with other great Press Women members! Now is also a great time to recruit your colleagues to join APW!
Again, for those of you who are not current with your membership dues, you will be billed the nonmember luncheon rate of $21, instead of $15. Bring your membership up-to-date so you don't lose out on the member discount. If you cannot make it to the February luncheon to pay your dues in person, please mail a check as soon as possible to: Albuquerque Press Women, c/o 2901 Wisconsin NE, Albuquerque NM 87110-2457.
The dues information follows:
Full membership:
National Federation of Press Women -- $51.50 (Student rate available) New Mexico Press Women -- $10
Total -- $61.50 is paid to the National Federation of Press Women and is billed in November.
Albuquerque Press Women -- $10 for National and State members.
Paid separately to the local chapter. Due annually in January. Full membership entitles you to receive mailings from all three levels of the organization, attend the national convention and other national, state and local functions, enter state and national contests, and enjoy all the "perks" of full membership.
Local Membership only Albuquerque Press Women -- $35 Local dues are due in January and are paid directly to the Albuquerque chapter. Local annual dues entitle you to the discounted member price for monthly luncheons for you and for any first-time guest you bring ($15 instead of $21), the frequent E-GRAMs that serve as our newsletter, discounts for products and functions held or sponsored by Albuquerque Press Women.
Local membership does NOT entitle you to membership in either the state or national organization and you will not appear on their mailing ists.
Again, for those of you who are not current with your membership dues, you will be billed the nonmember luncheon rate of $21, instead of $15. Bring your membership up-to-date so you don't lose out on the member discount.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
If ever you have any ideas that might help us to better serve you, let us know. We're always open to suggestions and want to provide the best networking and resources for communications professionals.
January, 2006 E-GRAM (close window)