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The Asian American Journalists Association is a non-profit professional and educational organization with more than 2,000 members today. Founded in 1981, AAJA has been at the forefront of change in the journalism industry. AAJA's mission is to encourage Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) to enter the ranks of journalism, to work for fair and accurate coverage of AAPIs, and to increase the number of AAPI journalists and news managers in the industry. AAJA is an alliance partner in UNITY Journalists of Color, along with the Native American Journalists Association, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and National Association of Black Journalists.
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[BOARD MEMBERS] [President] Anne Marie Cruz, Senior Writer, People [Secretary] Charles Choi, Freelance Reporter [Treasurer] Chris Chiang, Manager of Budgets and Financial Analysis, DC Comics [CHAPTER BOARD] Jennifer Abbasi, Associate Editor, Parenting magazine Raymund Flandez, Staff Reporter, The Wall Street Journal Caitlin Liu, freelance journalist, Portfolio.com Sital Patel, Writer, Fox News Tony Ramirez, Metro Reporter, The New York Times Sachin Shenolikar, Associate Editor, Sports Illustrated for Kids Eric Strauss, Deputy Business Editor-Production, The Star-Ledger [NATIONAL BOARD REPRESENTATIVES] Bob Der, Managing Editor, Sports Illustrated For Kids Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan, Staff Writer, The Wall Street Journal [STUDENT LIAISON] Romey Louangvilay, Asst. Account Executive, Ogilvy
About me: The New York Chapter is the Asian American Journalist Association's largest, with more than 450 members, mostly concentrated in the metropolitan New York City area. [See our blog above to see chapter highlights!] Also, check out our main Web site: AAJA-NY
Who I'd like to meet: ANNOUNCEMENTS:
MAY 31: Bon Bon Chicken mixer/AAJA chapter meeting!
Folks,
Please join the NYC chapter board on Saturday, May 31, at the Wall Street Journal to nosh on Korean fried chicken and discuss upcoming chapter activities. We're gearing up for Unity and events through the rest of the year and would love to hear what you think we should be organizing.
(Also, if you haven't had Bon Bon Chicken, you've *got* to try it: http://www.bonbonchicken.com/
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Details:
WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 31
WHERE: The Wall Street Journal, 200 Liberty Street. (Right by Ground Zero, close to subway lines 1, 2, R, W, 4, 5, A and E)
Note: Space is somewhat limited and we'll need a headcount for the fried chicken order (and WSJ security) so, please RSVP by 6 p.m., Thursday, May 29 to cheryltan13@gmail.com if you'd like to attend.
Korean fried chicken … Asians … need we say more? See you then!
UNITY '08 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Just a heads up that registration is now open for the UNITY, Journalists of Color, convention from July 23 to 27, 2008, in Chicago. The early bird fee for AAJA members who register before March 15 is $325. After that it jumps up to $375 before June 15 and then $575 after that. Non-member fees are much, much higher than that so definitely take the time to renew. Student members pay $150 if they register before March 15.
To register, go to: UNITY CONVENTION registration
Note: You will need a valid 2008 AAJA member ID in order to register -- this should be in the member renewal package mailed to you. If you haven't renewed for next year, you'll have to do so before registering for UNITY. If you are a current member (for 2008) and do not have your member ID, email national@aaja.org to request your member number.
To book rooms at the Unity rate, you will need to go through the Unity "Housing Bureau." You can only book a room through the bureau once you have completed your registration for UNITY.
If you would like to stay at the hotel where the AAJA banquet, parties and meetings are, these are all taking place at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. (Note: there are two Hyatt Regency hotels listed on the housing bureau page so be sure you pick the one you want.) This being a Unity year, the rooms are likely to go faster than usual so be sure to book early if you want a particular hotel.
Note: AAJA has one of the lowest membership fees of the four minority groups -- $55 -- so, encourage your bosses and coworkers to sign up with AAJA this year if they'd like to attend the UNITY convention!
What Does It Mean To Be Asian American?
I'm honored and delighted to be a friend of AAJA-NY. I'm more pleased reading your mission. I hope in the years ahead, 13 Minutes magazine can feature stories from members of your fine organization.
Best wishes,
Mai Bui, Editor-in-Chief
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