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May 29: NABJ Elections Webinar

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black-people-computerNABJ members, join presidential candidates Bob Butler and Sarah Glover in this webinar as they outline their reasons for seeking our association’s top office.

The candidates will give a brief presentation, then will be questioned by three seasoned NABJ members on the issues facing the organization in its 38th year of existence.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
8:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. EST
 Reserve your Webinar seat now at
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/560742782
Also, eligible members can begin to cast their ballots electronically via the NABJ Web site from Friday, May 31 to Election Day, Friday, Aug. 2.

May 4: Learn to Make the Move to PR/Marketing

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Interested in moving from the newsroom to a career in public relations? Do you want to know how to use those journalism skills to have a successful career in PR and marketing? Get these and other questions answered at the next meeting of the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists.

The facilitator of the next “How I Did It’’ series will be Brian Butler, president of Vistra Communications. Vistra is a full-service strategic public relations and marketing solutions agency providing PR counsel and business solutions to business, government and nonprofit organizations.

A short TBABJ meeting will start at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4; the presentation will begin about 11:30. The meeting will be held at Vistra Communications,15436 N. Florida Ave., Suite 160, Tampa, FL 33613. Phone: 813-961-4700.

April chapter meeting to focus on the 2013 NABJ Convention

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chptermtg912Are you planning to attend the 2013 NABJ National Convention in Orlando? Do you want to know how to successfully navigate the convention? If so, please join us to learn networking and interview tips at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Tampa Tribune, 202 S. Parker St.,Tampa.

TBABJ members will offer strategies that will show you how to have fun at the convention AND make important contacts and connections, whether you are a student, first-time attendee or veteran journalist.

Our regular business meeting will follow promptly at noon.
Questions? Comments? Concerns? Feel free to reach the membership chair at tampabayabj@gmail.com.

NABJ 2013 Convention: Register Early and Save

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nabj_orlandoMark your calendars for the annual convention of the National Association of Black Journalists. This year’s convention and career fair will be July 31 to Aug. 4 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in nearby Kissimmee.

Registration prices are as follows:

  • NABJ members: $380 before June 15 / $650 after
  • Non-members: $550 before June 15 / $650 after
  • Associates: $395 before June 15 / $650 after
  • Students: $275 before June 15 / $300 after

Daily passes are also available — a good option for those who plan to commute from Tampa Bay.

To register, or for additional prices for spouses, children, Gospel Brunch and other special tickets, click here.

Feb. 28 ONLY: Save Up To $30 On Region III Conference Registration

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If you’re planning to attend the NABJ Region III conference next month in Charlotte, Thursday is a great day to register. That’s because it’s your chance to take advantage of the Black History Month preregistration specials:

  • Member: $55 $25
  • Nonmember: $75 $35
  • Student: $25 $10

The Region III conference takes place March 10 to 12 at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C. To register, click here.