In this newsletter…
A note from the president
21st Annual AAJA Convention
National Elections
SPJ Awards Banquet
San Diego Press Club Mixer
Asian Business Association Mixer
SPJ Mixer
A note from the president
Happy July AAJA members! I hope all of you had a beautiful and restful Independence Day weekend! Though, I’m unsure how restful a holiday weekend can be for us journalists 
A quick update on the happenings of the San Diego Chapter.
We had a wonderful mixer on July 1 for the Asian-American community and met leaders from an array of organizations in town. Our Outreach Committee is working diligently on establishing partnerships with many of those organizations so that we can effectively serve our leaders.
Congratulations to all of our members who were presented with Emmys at the end of June including our board member Jenny Hamel for winning the Best Human Interest category! I’m excited to see how our members will do at the Society of Professional Journalists awards this Thursday!
As always, if there is anything I could do or any information I should share in this newsletter, please let me know. I’ll see all of you soon at the July 14 journalism mixer!
My best,
Hoa Quach
AAJA-SD President
21st Annual AAJA Convention
The 21st Annual National Convention takes place from August 4 to 7, 2010. Beat the traffic and register online! This year’s convention offers an array of panels and workshops, off-site field trips and more! Stay current and keep informed—visit www.aaja.org as the convention unfolds and takes you “Back to the Future.” All programming subject to change. All programs take place at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel unless otherwise indicated.
National Elections
National Elections: Absentee Voting Period Continues Through July 16, eligible voters (full members only) may cast absentee ballots in advance of national elections. Click here for voting information and instructions.
Get your tickets now for SPJ Awards Banquet this Thursday
Come celebrate the best in local journalism and honor the first winner of the San Diego Journalist of the Year Award at the Society of Professional Journalists annual awards banquet this Thursday, July 8, at the Bali Hai on Shelter Island.
Some of San Diego’s finest journalists will take home awards in 126 different categories at the annual awards banquet. Pick up your awards, congratulate your colleagues, and help us honor veteran NBC San Diego news anchor Marty Levin, the San Diego Journalist of the Year.
Levin retired as news anchor of KNSD-TV NBC 7/39 in May after 23 years at the station and after a 33-year career that also included stints at KGTV Channel 10, KFMB Channel 8, and WRC-TV in Washington, D.C. The San Diego Journalist of the Year Award, which is being given for the first time this year, honors a journalist’s career achievements; consistent adherence to high standards of journalism, ethics and professionalism; service to the journalism profession; and advancement of First Amendment rights.
NPR White House correspondent Scott Horsley will deliver the keynote speech at the banquet, sharing stories about life in the White House press corps, and veteran broadcast reporter Ken Kramer and longtime news anchor Carol LeBeau will emcee the program and help us recognize San Diego’s best in journalism.
The banquet, which is held outside on the Bali Hai’s Hawaiian Village bay side patio, features a terrific Polynesian buffet and a no-host bar. The bay breezes can be cool, so bring a sweater or jacket.
Tickets are $40 per person. Reserved tables are $320 for a table of eight. Tables can be reserved only by purchasing a table in advance.
If you have questions, contact spjsandiego@gmail.com or call (619) 665-6710.
Get your tickets now! We must give the final headcount for the caterer by Tuesday, July 6, so let us know NOW if you plan to attend the banquet. Buy your tickets online here. To buy tickets at the door, RSVP today to spjsandiego@gmail.com or (619) 665-6710 and bring cash or check only.
Awards Banquet Details:
When: Thursday, July 8, 6 p.m. cocktails; 7 p.m. dinner and program
Where: Bali Hai, 2230 Shelter Island Drive. Click here for directions.
Tickets: $40 per person; $320 for a table of 8. (Tables can be reserved only by purchasing a table in advance.) Buy your tickets online here. To pay at the door, RSVP to spjsandiego@gmail.com, and bring cash or check only.
Press Club throws Bastille Day Bash July 14
Join your journalism colleagues at the San Diego Press Club’s Bastille Day Bash on the Bay set for July 14 at the Sunroad Resort Marina on Harbor Island.
The Press Club celebrates Liberté, Egalité et Fraternité at its Bastille Day Bash on the Bay - and all San Diego area journalists and friends are invited to attend. $20 admission covers hors d’oeuvres, French wine, beer and soft drinks.
Details:
When: Wednesday, July 14 at 6pm
Where: Sunroad Resort Marina, 955 Harbor Island Drive, Harbor Island
Cost: $20
RSVP by July 12: reservation-sdpc@cox.net
Info: www.sdpressclub.org
Asian Business Association Mixer
ABA alongside the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host a summer luau on July 22.
Details:
Date: July 22, 2010
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: 3999 Mission Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
Phone: 858-277-2822
Where: Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
Members: $15, Non-members: $25, Door: $35
SPJ Summer Fiesta - join us for margarita madness Aug. 24
Start your summer with mai tais at the Bali Hai, and end it with margaritas at the Alamo. SPJ invites all local journalists and San Diego’s journalism groups to a relaxing and fun Summer Fiesta set for Tuesday, August 24.
Join us on the patio at the Alamo - you know, the fun little place in the center of Old Town - for great conversation, a make-your-own taco buffet, and an extended happy hour with terrific drink specials. The Alamo will be serving up $3 margaritas, $2.50 well drinks, $2.50 wine, $2.25 domestic draft beers, $3 imported drafts, and $3.75 smoothies.
The party is free, so come make new friends and catch up with old ones.
When: Tuesday, August 24, 6-9 p.m.
Where: The Alamo, 2502 San Diego Ave., Old Town
Cost: FREE
RSVP: spjsandiego@gmail.com
