Asian American Journalists Association Seattle Chapter
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	Volume 10, Issue 2		March / April 2004
	AAJA-Cranium Rocks the House!

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	Asian American Journalists Association Seattle Chapter PO Box 9698 Seattle, WA 98109 www.aajaseattle.org Since 1985, Seattle's AAJA has provided scholarships for students, professional development for journalists and service to the community in the Pacific Northwest. Co-Presidents Sharon Chan Seattle Times Margot Kim KIRO TV Secretary Lori Matsukawa KING TV Treasurer Monica Soto Ouchi Seattle Times Natl. Board Rep. Kim Peterson Seattle Times Membership Collin Tong Washington State University Communications James Tabafunda Freelance Media Watch Brian Chin Seattle Post Intelligencer
					Students! Free J-Camp, Scholarships

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	Seattle Area Leadership Opportunity The Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation (ACLF) is now recruiting participants for our 2004 Community Leaders Program.  APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 2, 2004. ACLF's mission is to support and develop emerging community leaders sensitive and responsive to the unique challenges and issues facing Asian Pacific Islanders.  Since 2000, we have graduated more than forty outstanding emerging APIs from the Community Leaders Program--a six-month customized community-based leadership program designed to hone leadership skills and heighten awareness of issues facing the API community. We are seeking candidates -- from diverse backgrounds, including public, private, political, and non-profit sectors; -- with a strong commitment to social justice, community empowerment and public service; -- who have an interest and desire in positively impacting their communities; -- and who genuinely wish to further enhance and develop their leadership skills. For an application or if you have any questions, please contact us at (206) 625-3850 or at aclfseattle@hotmail.com. Want to inspire some College Students??  Apply Here! The Seattle Chapter of AAJA is working with the student SPJ chapter at UW and NAHJ to host a journalism skills workshop. April 20, Tuesday, 7 p.m. for all area college students. The event will be held at the UW, communications building, room 126. I'm looking for a couple people, professionals in both broadcast and print, to help lead a couple of the workshops. It'll be a two-and-a-half hour commitment at most, and there will be food. I'm thinking maybe three topics/exercises, maybe 30-40 minutes each interviewing; note-taking; maybe news judgment. Followed by Q&A, informal mentoring time, etc. eating of course.  If you have ideas of how we can present the above topics, or what would be beneficial to college students, let me know. More info to come, but if you're interested in helping out, or if you have thoughts, send me an email. Thanks, Michael Ko (mko@seattletimes.com) National AAJA Approves Five-Year Strategic Plan San Francisco- The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) unveils its five-year strategic plan that focuses on strengthening relationships with the media industry and the Asian American community as well as financial stability for the organization. The plan hones in on four areas -- providing more training to Asian and Pacific American journalists so they can be effective leaders and agents of positive change in the industry; forging better ties with Asian American communities; developing greater expectations and skills of AAJA's national and chapter leaders and staff; and finding ways for the organization to be more financially sound. A year in the making, PDFs of the plan are available online at the following web address http//www.aaja.org/html/news_html/press_releases/news_pr_040322.html
		Asian American Journalists Association Seattle Chapter PO Box 9698 Seattle, WA 98109

	Northwest Jobs and Opportunities KVEW News Anchor/Reporter Applicants would need to compliment our anchor at 5pm, and report nightly for our 11pm show.  Must have exceptional live skills and be a proven storyteller. Must have at least 2 years experience and be willing to make a minimum 2-year commitment.  Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field.  Must have a valid driver's license. CONTACT  Send letter of application, resume and non-returnable VHS tape to KVEW TV, News Director, 601 N. Edison, Kennewick, Wa  99336 or e-mail hr@kapptv.com.  An application may be downloaded from our web site at www.kvewtv.com and mailed with resume. KAPP News Anchor/Reporter KAPP TV is looking for an Anchor/Reporter to compliment our experienced co-anchor.  Will anchor our 5 & 6 pm newscasts Monday-Friday.  Must be a creative, energetic person who likes reporting as much as anchoring.  Will report as a "one-man-band" on a daily basis.  Will also be required to bring fresh, enterprise story ideas to the table everyday. Strong writing and live skills are critical.  Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field.  Two years experience preferred.  Must have valid driver's license along with a good driving record. CLOSING DATE  Applications will only be accepted until position is filled. CONTACT  Send letter of application, resume and non-returnable VHS tape to KAPP/KVEW TV, Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 10208, Yakima, Wa  98909-1208 or e-mail hr@kapptv.com.  An application may be downloaded from our web site at www.kapptv.com and mailed with resume. 2004 National Writers Workshop brings big names to Seattle A professional development opportunity in Seattle April 24-25, sponsored by Poynter and the Seattle Times at the Seattle Center's Northwest Rooms. The Seattle workshop is one of several held annually throughout the country with the same goal to gather journalists dedicated to honing their craft. It's a chance for journalists and writers to learn how to improve every aspect of their work. This year's lineup of speakers features some of the most distinguished names in journalism. Highlights include Pulitzer Prize winners Thomas French of the St. Petersburg Times, Jacqui Banaszynski of The Seattle Times and Sonia Nazario and Don Bartletti, both of the Los Angeles Times. New York Times film critic Elvis Mitchell will also present.  Early registration, which takes place before March 31, costs $60 for students and $75 for the general public. Beginning April 1, the cost is $70 for students and $85 for the general public. To register, call 206/464-2991 or go to seattletimes.com/nww for a downloadable registration form and for a complete list of presenters. Calling All Environmental Reporters Society of Environmental Journalists' Awards for Reporting on the Environment seeks your best work for SEJ's Awards for Environmental Reporting contest.  Winners in nine categories can take home $1,000 checks for the best reporting on the environment in print, television, radio and online media. Categories include beat reporting, in-depth coverage, and small market coverage. Last year's contest drew more than 200 entries from across the U.S. andnine other countries. Entry deadline April 1, 2004. Submitted work must have been aired or published between March 1, 2003 and Feb. 29, 2004. Full details available at http//www.sej.org/contest/index.htm or by calling (215) 884-8174. Poetry Slam /Rainbow Bookfest ~A Poetry Slam for  poets & spoken word performers of color. Over $500 in prize money  for the top three winners! Preliminary runoffs on April 16, 2004 at Four Seas Restaurant, 714 S. King St., Seattle Finals on Saturday, April 24   Union Station   401 Jackson St.   Seattle 4 p.m. * FREE admission to preliminary runoffs at Four Seas Restaurant. All ages welcome. No-host bar provided. * Signups for preliminary runoffs begin at 630 p.m. (Sign up early! 20 poets will be chosen to compete.) Top 10 poets at the end of the night go to the finals on April 24 from 4-6 p.m.! For Poetry Slam rules, visit www.rainbowbookfest.com  or e-mail info@rainbookfest.com or call Ann-Marie at 206-223-0623. Rainbow Bookfest Poetry Slam 2004 is part of Rainbow Bookfest Celebrating Authors of Color, April 24, 2004, 10 a.m. ‹ 6 p.m. at Union Station, 401 Jackson St., Seattle, with workshops, panel discussions, dramatic Rainbow Bookfest  A chance to meet great authors of color. Saturday, April 24, 2004 930 a.m. -‹ 6 p.m. Union Station 500 S. Jackson St., Seattle Chinatown/International District. Kick-off speaker Trisha Thomas, author of "Nappily Ever After"  Keynote dinner speaker Charles Johnson, author of "Middle Passage." Organized by the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation,Tel 206-223-0623 or info@rainbowbookfest.com. Sponsored by Seattle Parks & Recreation, Seattle Times, KING-TV, Microsoft, State Farm, Lilly, Seattle Poetry Slam, and Sound Transit

CRAZY FOR CRANIUM!  MARCH 19 AT INTIMAN

Lord of the Beans (Starbucks)

Winners: Amazon Bubble

Baby Got Back is Back (NW Asian Weekly)

Spectators loved the location!

Craniacs from Cranium

Angry Bovines (Tri Cities Herald)

Many thanks to all those who sponsored teams, donated food and prizes. We couldn't have done it without you! A complete list of sponsors and supporters in next issue! Too many to list here!

Show Me the Money (MSN Money)

Chris Nishiwaki & Pam Sitt remain calm behind the bar!

Lori Matsukawa & Calendar Boys (Firefighters)

Margot Kim and Christine Chen are all smiles!

KUBE's Shellie Hart serves as emcee.

ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION SEATTLE CHAPTER
P.O. Box 9698, Seattle, WA 98109
Since 1985, Seattle's AAJA has provided scholarships for students, professional development for journalists and service to the community in the Pacific Northwest.
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