TIME IS SHORT, BUT YOU CAN STILL ACT!
This Wednesday, March 31, 2010, marks the end of our fiscal year.
The Minnesota News Council has been promoting fair, vigorous and trusted journalism since 1970. Our heartfelt thanks go out to you for your support of our mission:
"The Minnesota News Council promotes fair and trusted journalism; supports the First Amendment rights of the media and the public; encourages free and open access to government information; and provides an independent platform for educating the public, discussing news coverage and mediating citizen complaints."
The important work of the Council needs to continue and depends on the support of citizens like you.
If you have not yet made a financial commitment to the Council this year, I strongly urge you to do so in an amount comfortable for you before our year end. You can make your tax-deductible donation today online at http://news-council.org, or by mail post marked no later than March 31, 2010, to count towards this fiscal year.
Please take this opportunity to renew your long-standing partnership.
In April, we will launch our exciting new program year and look forward to seeing you at Council events.
With best regards,
Sarah Bauer, Executive Director
Minnesota News Council
e: sarah.bauer@news-council.org
p: 612-341-9357
Be the first to hear about 2010 MNC Events
We have some exciting events coming up including the first in our new "Meet the Journalist" happy hour series. We'll also be looking at the effects of of the 24-hour news cycle on journalists and news consumers at the May program: The 24 Hour News Cycle -- Boon or Bane? Stay tuned for the announcement of a new training series for Minnesota journalists, as well.
SIGN UP HERE to be the first to hear about News Council events -- and be first "in line" to register.
Register today! Midwest Journalism Conference
The 2010 Midwest Journalism Conference will feature some fantastic guest speakers including veteran print journalist Chris Hedges and freelance journalist Roxana Saberi . Local journalists Tom Crann (MPR), Jason DeRusha (WCCO-TV), Tom Hauser (KSTP-TV), Rick Kupchella (BringMeTheNews.com) will also lead sessions on topics ranging from social media in the newsroom, to improving interviewing techniques. Attendees will also have the opportunity to have their print and broadcast work critiqued by local professionals.
CLICK HERE for more info and to download a registration form.
Register by April 1st to take advantage of early-bird pricing!
The Midwest Journalism conference is a collaborative effort, presented jointly by the the Northwest Broadcast News Association, the Minnesota Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Minnesota Associated Press and the local chapter of the Radio Televion Digital News Association.
In This Issue
- TIME IS SHORT, BUT YOU CAN STILL ACT!
- Be the first to hear about 2010 MNC Events
- Register today! Midwest Journalism Conference
UPCOMING EVENTS
Silha Spring Ethics Forum
Featuring veteran journalist Chris Hedges
April 15, 2010
7:00 PM
Free and open to the public.
2010 Premack Awards
April 19, 2010
5:00-6:00 Reception
6:00-7:00 Awards Program
Katie Couric to headline University of MN Alumni Celebration
April 24, 2010
7:30 PM
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