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CONVENTION

In attendance:
Tracey Lam, KATU
Helen Jung, Oregonian
Maya Blackman, Oregonian
Amy Hsuan, Oregonian
Michelle Pahl, freelance producer

Reaching out to non-Asian journalists:

• Outreach to NABJ, NAJA and other people in newsrooms
• Mid-career grants to any nationality
• The need for more voices in newsrooms -
  don't have to be a minority to understand importance of diversity

Mid-career outreach:

• Seattle launching a "Legacy /Heritage Grant"

Offering $1,500 - $2,000 for person to travel to family's country of origin -
builds appreciation for that culture and brings knowledge to the newsroom

• Trivia Bowl in the fall or early winter
• Photo action in November

Photojournalists to donate photos

• Brainstorm alternatives or additions to the banquet - break out of the box ideas -
  generate more involvement and interest in Portland AAJA

• Date:

Thursday, May 25, 2006

• Entertainment and speaker:

Tina Kim - former journalist and stand-up comic

Helen to donate miles to bring Tina up from Bay Area to Portland
Tracey to look into PR contacts at hotels to house Tina - two nights
Tracey to call Tina Kim
• Locations:

Wong's King Seafood Restaurant on 87th and Division

Parking may be an issue
Need to check sound system - how reliable is it - run a tech check BEFORE banquet
Incorporate some dim sum tasting

No Ho's - Hawaiian food

Keep with this years banquet theme
Need to rent a location space
• Auction Items:

Ask members to bring in auction items ASAP

Amy to collect at her home - Michelle to assist in organizing and pricing

Convention Workshop - Portland Chapter Responsible:

• Approx. 90 minutes media access workshop
• PR 101 for community members
• Amy has handbook on how to conduct a media access workshop
• Involves hands-on exercises and teaching community members how to be interviewed -
  from both print and broadcast angle
• Committee includes: Angie, Kyle and Maya

Convention Stipend:

• Levels of stipend contingent on volunteer involvement at convention and with local chapter
• Amount: $100 - $200

Chapter Finances:

• Chapter has approximately $16,000
• Roll over into a six month CD
• Intend to donate 10% of current assets to National (approx $1,500)