Gator Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists First Spring General Body Meeting January 16, 2013 First Spring General Body Meeting January 16, 2013 Welcome Back!

WHO ARE WE? We are the Gator Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (UF NABJ). Our mission is to create a strong union among students of color who are pursuing careers in journalism, public relations, telecommunications and advertising at the University of Florida. Check us out on Facebook: and Check us out on Twitter: Check out our website:

Meet the Executive Board

President: Nickelle Smith Major: Telecommunications Year: Junior Head of the Telecommunications Committee. Future Aspirations: To become a television news reporter or anchor. She also plans to start a nonprofit for young girls.

Vice President: Vonecia Carswell Major: Journalism Year: Senior Co-head of the PR/Advertising Committee Future Aspirations: To become a multimedia editor.

Treasurer: Shaneece Dixon Major: Journalism Year: Senior Head of the Journalism Committee Future Aspirations: To write local nonprofit news.

Secretary: Meghan Pryce Major: Journalism Year: Sophomore Future Aspirations: To write for a women’s magazine.

Historian: Tatila Brock Major: Journalism Year: Junior Co-head of the PR/Advertising Committee Future Aspiration: To work for a nonprofit organization or seventeen magazine.

- Meet and Greet Thursday Jan. 24. Meet Dean McFarlin at noon to 1:30 p.m in the former library in Weimer Hall. - Knight Division Scholarship application is due Friday Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. s/resources-for-undergraduate- students/knight-division-for-scholarships- career-services-multicultural- affairs/undergraduate-scholarships/ - Interviewing Day is Monday Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. Interview requests close at midnight on Monday Feb Day/ s/resources-for-undergraduate- students/knight-division-for-scholarships- career-services-multicultural- affairs/undergraduate-scholarships/ Day/ s/resources-for-undergraduate- students/knight-division-for-scholarships- career-services-multicultural- affairs/undergraduate-scholarships/ Day/ - Meet and Greet Thursday Jan. 24. Meet Dean McFarlin at noon to 1:30 p.m in the former library in Weimer Hall. - Knight Division Scholarship application is due Friday Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. s/resources-for-undergraduate- students/knight-division-for-scholarships- career-services-multicultural- affairs/undergraduate-scholarships/ - Interviewing Day is Monday Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. Interview requests close at midnight on Monday Feb Day/ s/resources-for-undergraduate- students/knight-division-for-scholarships- career-services-multicultural- affairs/undergraduate-scholarships/ Day/ s/resources-for-undergraduate- students/knight-division-for-scholarships- career-services-multicultural- affairs/undergraduate-scholarships/ Day/ Mr. Charles Harris

Treasurer Update Current balance: $ New member dues: $15 Benefits of being a paying member: contributing content to Zion and Zion Buzz, adding the organization to your resume, receiving sponsorship for the convention, purchasing a t- shirt and running for an E-Board position at the end of the year. T-shirts: $10 *If more people want shirts, then we will order more.

FUNDRAISING To raise money for the organization UF NABJ works the concession stands for football games and basketball games. It’s a lot of FUN and great bonding time. This semester UF NABJ will be working concession at basketball games.

UF NABJ will not be partnering with HCA this semester, so we will need a lot of volunteers. Volunteers can also work in shifts. Deadline to sign up is Jan. 30 Thursday, February 28th - Women's Basketball vs Arkansas 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM 5 or 10 volunteers Stephen C. O'Connell Center Friday March 15th - Baseball vs Kentucky 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM 4, 8, or 10 volunteers McKethan Stadium Sunday, March 17th - Katsu Challenge 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 6 volunteers Stephen C. O'Connell Center Tuesday, March 19th - Baseball vs North Florida 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM 4 or 10 volunteers McKethan Stadium Wednesday, March 20th - Softball vs USC3:30 PM to 8:30 PM 4, 10, or 14 volunteers Pressly Stadium Thursday, April 18th - Family Show Concert 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM 5 or 12 volunteers Stephen C. O'Connell Center To sign up contact our treasurer Shaneece Dixon at

A Plus UF NABJ volunteers with the A Plus Program at Williston High School. It is a free college and career readiness program for students in grades 8 through 12. In the past we have done seminars about professionalism, networking, and tips for starting college ranging from dorm life to college prep. This semester we plan on continuing to volunteer with A Plus. Information about dates will be announced soon.

Point System Members are responsible for having their point sheet with them so an e-board member can sign off on it! The point sheet will be handed out at the next meeting. 15 Points: National Member, Zion Article/Zion Buzz, Concessions, A Plus and Committee Involvement 10 Points: Attending GBM’s, Creating Flyers, Tabling, Attending Events 5 Points: Help Plan Events, Publicity via Social Media, Miscellaneous

UPCOMING EVENTS General Body Meetings for the rest of the semester: Jan. 30, Feb. 13, Feb. 27, March 13, March 27 and April 11. UF NABJ will be tabling at the Meet and Greet on Thursday Jan. 24 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the former library in Weimer Hall. UF NABJ is co-sponsoring with the J-School student organizations for an Interviewing Day Prep Session on Tuesday, February 19. Time and location TBA UF NABJ SPRING WEEK will be February

Networking Event UF NABJ is traveling to Orlando to meet with the Central Florida Association of Black Journalists (CFABJ) on Saturday Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Unfortunately, there is limited space. Only two spots are left! Every member who attends must be a paying member and have an UF NABJ shirt. This event is worth 15 points! **There is a penalty for canceling last minute.** The deadline to sign up is by the next general body meeting on Jan. 30.

Super Bowl Potluck Social Don’t have plans during the Super Bowl? Don’t want to watch it alone? If so, then come out to UF NABJ Super Bowl Potluck Social. This will also be a potluck, so be sure to sign up on the link below. Enjoy some yummy food, good company and a great game! When: Sunday February 3 Time: 5:30 p.m. Where: Oxford Manor kJjKt8nk/edit Everyone who attends is required to bring something, whether it’s a dish or utensils. You will receive 10 points for attending the social! *Socials are only for paying members. Make sure you pay your dues to Shaneece Dixon before February 3

Internships/OpportunitiesInternships/Opportunities North Carolina A&T University Multimedia Short Course. Deadline: Jan NBC Universal Summer Internship. Deadline: Feb NABJ Scholarships are due Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. NABJ Student Multimedia Project. Deadline: March Essence Communications Summer Internship. Deadline: Jan Google Fellowship Deadline: Jan

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Zion Magazine & Zion Buzz Zion Magazine and Zion Buzz will be bi-monthly. Feb. 27th - Feb/March issueApril 11th - April/May issue 3 Committees: Telecom, Journalism and PR/Advertising ONLY paying members can contribute to Zion magazine and Zion Buzz.