And, sometimes a little assistance can go a long way. SPJ has been on top of this issue since 1995 and continues to remain the only professional journalism organization pushing for better access to these institutions that are the major part of the budget pie for most states. The Southwest Missouri Chapter co-sponsored a luncheon with Drury University in August addressing the issue of how the media covers itself. Underhill talked about the Tribune Company's initiatives across print, broadcast and interactive business units. Resolutions SPJ Past President G. Kelly Hawes is chairing the resolutions committee at convention.
Resolutions can include statements of support or censure on national news events of the day.
Local chapters often seek them at convention to assist on controversial issues at home. And we often use them to thank volunteers or non-members for the work they've done to advance our missions. You can mail them also to The Galveston County Daily News, P.O. Box 628, Galveston, Texas, 77553-0628. Check the registration desk for location. Whereabouts Three SPJ officials are now participating in the accreditation of journalism programs across the country.