1. Gator Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists
September 18, 2013
Second General Body Meeting

2. WELCOME!
Thanks for joining us for another amazing semester. We look forward to getting to know each of you!
But first, let’s re-introduce our Executive Board.
Nickelle Smith, President
Meghan Pryce, Vice President
Peta-Gay Sheerwood, Treasurer
Ann-Makir Magloire, Historian
Rochelle Alleyne, Secretary
Don’t forget to “Like” UFNABJ on Facebook and to “Follow” us on Twitter! You can submit you ideas for #hottopics there.

3. Member Contracts Remember To be an “official member” of UFNABJ
You must sign and agree to all terms in the contract
Members must be “active”
Seniors must be active through Spring
All other members should be continuously active
Pay your dues ($15) by October 30, 2013
Attend at least 5 meetings per semester
Participate in Game Day concessions
ONLY Official members can:
Participate in Zion Buzz/Magazine
Be eligible to receive graduation cords
Run for executive office
Be sponsored for the National Convention
Put “membership” in NABJ on their resume
Any conflicts should be taken up with an E-board members
Questions?

4. Treasurer’s Report Concessions Dates:
September 21, October 5, November 9, November 23, November 30
Members need to submit background information (name, date of birth, phone number) in credential website ASAP despite working date. 
Important Credential Power Point. Open first link and follow directions provided. (Link will be sent out in the meeting minutes)
Job: Concessions 
Organization: Association of Black Communicators
Hit “submit”

5. Interviewing Day/Career Showcase Prep
When: October 22, 2013 from 9am-5pm
Where: Reitz Union Grand ballroom
Visit to register, to see a list of participating employers, and to learn “how interviewing day works.”
Deadline to Register: September 30, 2013
Career Showcase
When: October 1-2, from 9am-3pm
Where: O’Connell Center
Visit for more info.

6. Interviewing Day Prep Online Portfolio To Request Interviews
Upload 1 document that includes:
Cover Letter
Resume
Clean, Informative, Tailor to each job (Know who's coming)
Clips/supporting material
3-5 pieces of your best work
Resources for online portfolio
Online Portfolio
Example:

7. Interviewing Day Prep Interviewing Questions Stay Up on News
What they’ll ask you.
What you should ask them. (Always have questions!)
Stay Up on News
Current events of national importance
Current events in their coverage area/that’s they’re covering
Know the company
DO YOUR RESEARCH!!
Past Interviewing Day Participants
CNN, Miami Herald, Washington Post, WESH-TV, Home Magazine, UF and Shands Communications, etc.

8. Importance of NABJ National Membership
Scholarships
Internships
Training
Networking
CONVENTION!
2013 NABJ Convention in Orlando; Convention in Pictures
Career fairs, Student Projects, Taskforces, Professional Development Sessions, Parties/Networking, etc!
NABJ 2014 Convention in Boston
July 30-August 3; GET EXCITED!!!!
Check out

9. Upcoming Events 5323 Millenia Lakes Blvd #120, Orlando, Fla. 32839
Next Concessions date: September 21, 2013
Next UFNABJ General Body Meeting: 10/02/2013
Career Showcase: 10/01/ /02/2013, 9am-3pm
Interviewing Day: 10/22/2013, 9am-5pm
Last day to register: 9/30/2013
CFABJ Media Boot camp Event: 10/19/2013 from 9am-1pm
Orlando Connecticut School of Broadcasting
 5323 Millenia Lakes Blvd #120, Orlando, Fla
Opportunity deadlines
CBC-UNC Diversity Fellowship Program; Deadline: December 13, 2013
Association for Women in Sports Media scholarship/internship; Deadline: October 31, 2013

10. Hot Topics Navy Yard Shooting leaves 13 dead
Syria Update: Deal or no deal?
Miss America winner receives backlash
Unarmed ex-FAMU football player killed by police
Paula Deen is back
Sorority Exposes Rejection of Black Candidate
Private School changes policy on afros, dreads after backlash

11. Zion Buzz Telecommunications Group Journalism Group
See: Nickelle Smith
Journalism Group
See: Meghan Pryce
Or See: Tia Brock
PR/Advertising Group
See: Ann Makir Magloire