SPJ business meeting May 6

Society of Professional Journalists, Madison Pro Chapter Monthly Business Meeting May 6, 2013, 7:00 p.m. Vintage Brewing Company, 674 S. Whitney Way, Madison

Agenda

May 6, 2013

I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Treasurer’s Report IV. Membership Report V. President’s Report A. Midwest Journalism Conference B. Watchdog Awards C. Carrie Johnson: April 18 D. Simpson Street Free Press: Open House April 30 VI. DISCUSSION/ACTION: Chester Wells Event Update VII. DISCUSSION/ACTION: Reimbursement: $50.00, Mark Pitsch, 4/18/13 VIII. DISCUSSION/ACTION: Host Business Journalism training Sept. 28 IX. DISCUSSION/ACTION: Bylaws update (to be voted on in June; can be amended at meeting)

EXISTING: Section 2 – An executive committee may be created to consist of officers and one or more past presidents. The executive committee may act on behalf of the Chapter. Action shall be by majority vote.

PROPOSED: Section 2 – An executive committee may be created to consist of officers, one or more past presidents, and others nominated by the president and approved by the Chapter or executive committee. The executive committee may act on behalf of the Chapter. Action shall be by majority vote.

X. Upcoming events XI. New Business XII. Adjourn

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