Vol 2 Issue 32
news
Two AP Photojournalists Wounded In Afghanistan Bombing
A roadside bombing has wounded two Associated Press journalists embedded with the U.S. military in southern Afghanistan. Photographer Emilio Morenatti and AP Television News videographer Andi Jatmiko were traveling with troops when their vehicle was struck by a bomb, and Morenatti has lost a foot in the aftermath..more
NPPA Objects To Homeland Security Secretary's Photography Remarks
he National Press Photographers Association has objected to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano's remarks during a television news interview where she said that the public should be suspicious of photographers. In a letter, NPPA ..more
announcements
NPPA's Policies and Procedures Updated
The NPPA's updated policies and procedures can be found at nppa.org  as well changes to the bylaws.
Odd numbered Regions are Taking Nominations for Regional & Associate Chairs
Nominations for Regional and Associate Chairs  are open through August 31. These are new offices meant to support the community in each region. Regional officers no longer have the burden of attending a national meeting--all of their energies go into the local community. For more information, members can contact their current regional leaders or secretary@nppa.org .
NPPA Taking Nominations for National Board of Directors
The NPPA is taking nominations for members of the national Board of Directors through August 31. As part of major changes in the governance structure, six board members are now elected at large from across the country. Now is the time help chart a new course for NPPA. For more
information, members can contact secretary@nppa.org .
The Virtual Video Workshop is Coming to a Computer Near You
This exciting new approach to providing a workshop online is being developed by the NPPF, The Poynter Institute, and the NPPA. Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 19th.  Each session will be an hour long and will take you “behind the curtain,” with practical discussion of the skills and techniques used by each presenter in creating their award winning work Visit www.newsu.org/virtualvideoworkshop to register or for more information.

MNCC Region 2: 1st Place Sports 06/09, Steve Russell / Toronto Star: A baseball has four parts, a cork pill, wool and poly/cotton yarn tightly wound midsection, cowhide cover and fans that can't wait to get their hands on it..more

Multimedia Contest 07/09, 1st Place Individual Audio Slideshow, Cat Lady, Joshua Buck, top right: Click here or image to view slideshow.
contests
Enter NPPA Contests
As a member you are allowed to particiapte in NPPA sponsored contests so enter now. To read more about our contests please visit the competitions web page.

MNCC Region 2: 1st Place General News  06/09, Dave Londres / Observer-Dispatch:
Fourth-grader Trevor Mastro, 10, wipes tears from his eyes with his tie after a St. Mary's School Commemorative Mass..more
forums/blogs



regional
Regional Information
Find more information out about your region and regional director by visiting the NPPA's regions home page.
calendar
Virtual Video Workshop
September 19, 2009
Online Workshop





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