Vol 1 Issue 1
news
NYC Panel Discussion To Address Trauma And Journalists
A panel discussion about the impact of trauma experiences on professional photographers and journalists sponsored by the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma will take place Wednesday, December 3, 2008,more..
New Federal Law For Highway Safety Vests Now In Effect
A new federal law went into effect November 24 that requires all workers on federal highways to wear high visibility safety apparel, including photojournalists who are there to cover news.more..

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announcements
NPPA's Award-Winning Monthly Contest Photos Go Live On AOL
NPPA's award-winning Monthly News Clip Contest photographs from the organization's long-standing and popular contest are now being published on AOL's Pixcetera Web site. more..
Save the Date!
NPPA's annual meeting is headed to Vegas. Mark your calendars for the 5-day multimedia immersion and 3-day visual journalism workshops to be held at the Flamingo Las Vegas June 6-13, 2009. More details on our website.
NewsVideo Workshop 09 Discount Extended
Due to the economic climate the deadline for NewsVideo Workshop's early registration discount has been moved!  NPPA members receive 5% off workshop prices through December 19th. Please visit the website for more information and to register.

Northern Short Course 09 Registration Open
Registration is now open for the Northern Short Course in Photojournalism XXVIII, March 19-21, 2009 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, McLean, VA.This year’s event features over a dozen new workshops including a visual journalists educator track, as well as new multimedia and video workshops.  Speakers and workshops will be updated at www.northernshortcourse.com

MNCC Region 1: 1st Place Spot News 8/08, James Patterson / Valley News, top left; Lt. Mike Whitcomb of Hartford Emergency Services checks on a cold and shivering Natalie Borsy, 12, of New Canaan, Ct. after she and two unidentified paddlers more....

TVQCC 4th Quarter, 1st Place Spot News, Goin' Places, Eric Kege / KUSA Denver, top right;
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contests
The Best of Photojournalism Contest begins accepting entries January 2nd 2009
The entry period for the TV division runs through January 23rd and through the 30th for all other divisions. Please check the
website for more details

Hillman Photojournalism Award--Call for submissions—Deadline January 31, 2009: The Sidney Hillman Foundation honors journalism that explores issues related to social justice and progressive public policy. The 2009 prizes are given for work produced, published or exhibited in 2008. For more information please visit www.hillmanfoundation.org.


MNCC Region 2: 2nd Place Feature/Single 04/08, Niko Kallianiotis / Watertown Daily Times:
Watertown High School John Kelly plays with his lacrosse stick
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MNCC Region 8: 1st Place Feature Single Picture 09/08, Joshua Scheide / Odessa American
: Friends Rob Mann, left, and Garrett Davis, 14, ride the Ejection Seat on more...
forums/blogs



regional
Even Numbered Regions Looking for Candidates
All even-numbered regions are looking for candidates for director and associate director.  Here are the nomination chairs in each region: R2 Debbie Egan Chin at debbieeganchin@mindspring.com, R4 Denny Simmons at den4life@yahoo.com, R6 Bradley Wilson at bradley_wilson@ncsu.edu, R8 Tim Jones at nppajib@hotmail.com, R10 Tim Reese at TReese@sacbee.com

Region 1 Announcement

The new region 1
blog is now online. Visit today for region 1 updates and to submit your own announcements.

Region 4 Announcement

Region 4 is looking for members interested in running for the position of regional director and associate director as well as anyone interested in volunteering within the organization. If interested please contact region 4 director Denny Simmons,
den4life@yahoo.com.
calendar
BOP Call for Entries
Jan 2-Jan 23 2009(TV Division)
Jan 2-Jan 30 2009 (All other Divisions)


Northern Short Course
March 19-21 2009
McLean,VA


NewsVideo Workshop
April 5-10 2009
Norman, OK


Advanced Storytelling
April 5-10 2009
San Marcos, TX


Convergence 09
June 6-13 2009
Las Vegas, NV




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