There's a lively discussion going on amongst SPJ journalists. Some are in favor of the proposed federal shield law to protect press rights and some, like former SPJ President Mac McKerral, are against it. Where do you stand?

David Cuillier, the national president-elect of SPJ, has posted a link to McKerral's argument in his blog. He invites us to share our opinions. 

Cuillier, director and associate professor at the University of Arizona School of Journalism, was the SPJ Freedom of Information Committee chairman for four years and an SPJ newsroom trainer since 2005. He visited us here in Cleveland in the summer of 2011 for an excellent training session on access to information, during a cross-country tour he did that summer.  

Click here to access Cuillier's blog post and express your thoughts. 

The Press Club of Cleveland's recent Workshops "Mastering Multimedia Communications- Reinventing yourself for a cross-platform world" are now available on DVD. 

For just $16 per workshop or $50 for all four, you can keep these important learning sessions with you and brush up on your knowledge anytime you want. 

• Workshop 1 - Telling visual stories-presented by Mike Harris, WEWS-TV 
• Workshop 2  - Using tools of the trade-presented by Brandon Simmons, WKYC-TV
• Workshop 3 - Managing multimedia -- and yourself-presented by Stephanie Ramierez, WEWS-TV 
• Workshop 4 - Building a Cross Platform Strategy- presented by Dan Moulthrop of the City Club of Cleveland and Jill Miller Zimon of the Civic Commons

For more information and to order online click here

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SPJ Video on Demand  now offers the new online series - Data Visualization.  

Consisting of four sessions, the series takes you through

• Spreadsheets
• Publishing
• Editing
• Coding: Putting it Together

SPJ On Demand is included as part of your membership. You can reach it anytime just by clicking here.

If you are not a member, no problem. Click here to join and take advantage of these and all the other benefits of SPJ.  

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Dolgan is a 40-year veteran of The Plain Dealer who served as a sportswriter, feature writer and columnist during his tenure. He has won numerous sports writing awards, and in 1999 became a member of the Cleveland Press Club Hall of Fame.

Born here in Cleveland and a graduate of John Carroll University, Dogan is currently living in Chicago. 

This month's CDPUG meeting features "Captivate"  an application that helps you crease interactive simulations and product demonstrations.  

Using "Captivate" you can easily publish online, adding a whole new dimension to your web presence. For those of us who have taken on the challenge of teaching, it's also a way to make creating online quizzes easier.

The session is led by New Horizons instructor Dan Workman who offers 14 years experience in graphic design. as well as over 16 years teaching at Akron University, Cleveland Institute of Art, Cuyahoga Community College and CVCC. He is certified in both Adobe and Microsoft and currently works as an applications instructor. 

Date:

Aug. 29 

Location:

New Horizons Computer Learning Center

Click here for map

Cost:

Free for members, $10 for guests

Reception Starts at 6:00 p.m.

Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

RSVP Here 

Important Note about RSVP

RSVP is not required but it is strongly encouraged! RSVPs help us plan our food and room setup. When you RSVP, be sure to include your name and number of people attending. 

PRODUCTION INTERN, SOUND OF IDEAS - IDEASTREAM Info and Apply Here 

 SPECIAL EVENTS INTERN - CLEVELAND COUNCIL ON WORLD AFFAIRS

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MEMBERSHIP, DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING INTERN - CLEVELAND COUNCIL ON WORLD AFFAIRS

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MEETING AND MEMBERSHIP INTERN - SOCIETY FOR INVESTIGATIVE

 DERMATOLOGY Founded in 1937, the Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) is a professional membership organization serving scientists and physicians working in academic settings, researchers in government and industry, practicing dermatologists, residents, post-doctoral fellows, and members of the lay community interested in skin research. The SID has a worldwide membership of 1700 and publishes The Journal of Investigative Dermatology (JID)-the premier journal dedicated to research in cutaneous biology.

The SID hosts an annual meeting that includes several receptions, a resident retreat, lectures, a board meeting and social events. The SID also manages two other organizations - the Association of Professors of Dermatology (APD) and the Medical Dermatology Society (MDS) - that host annual meetings as well.
The meetings are held in September (APD Annual Meeting), February (MDS Annual Meeting) and May (SID Annual Meeting). All three require year-round planning.
Purpose: The purpose of this internship position is to provide a student with hands-on experience in the planning and implementation of one to three annual meetings, membership management, and related marketing.
Reports to: Manager of Association Services
Time Commitment: 12-15 hours/week over 15 weeks (fall semester), September 1 - December 15, 2013 (approximately); days of week flexible.
Compensation: Paid internship.
College credit: yes (if applicable).
Location: The SID office is located at 526 Superior Avenue in the historic Leader Building in the Gateway Neighborhood of Downtown Cleveland.
Responsibilities
Job duties include (but are not limited to) assistance with the following:
Meetings:
* Meeting registration (online, mail, fax);
* Meeting preparation (nametags, ribbons, rosters for events, etc.);
* Exhibitor and sponsor information/data tracking;
* Menu planning and room reservation booking;
Speaker coordination (obtain materials, photos, bios, AV, etc.);
* Post-event reconciliation and preparation of meeting summary;
* Post-event surveys.
Membership:
* Correspondence with members by mail, phone, and e-mail;
Processing of member renewals and new memberships;
Member acknowledgements;
* Day-to-day administrative duties and office support as necessary.
Marketing and public relations as they relate to meeting planning and membership retainment and recruitment.
Requirements
* Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in hospitality management, event/meeting planning, marketing, and/or non-profit management.
Qualifications:
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills;
* Attention to detail;
* Ability to work on multiple projects with many deadlines;
* Interest in or experience with meeting and event planning preferred;
* Proficient with computers and various software applications (MS Office, Adobe InDesign).
All work is to be performed on-site.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter detailing your experience consistent with position responsibilities outlined above. Include what you hope to gain or accomplish from the experience of interning with a meeting planning/membership organization.
Send resume & cover letter to: asher@sidnet.org
Please use "SID Internship" as the subject line of your email if you would like to be considered.
Deadline for applications: Friday, Aug. 16.
No phone calls, please.

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN - LUBRIZOL
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