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CONVENTION SITEThe Cobo Center is a world-class meeting and convention facility, located along a beautifully restored international riverfront in the heart of a vibrant and transformed downtown Detroit. The core of AAJA’s convention programing will take place in the center which is in close proximity to exceptional restaurants, lively bars and pubs, three Las Vegas-style casinos and six new hotels. Cobo is physically linked to downtown Detroit hotels and entertainment districts by the “People Mover”, an elevated railway system.

HOTEL The Detroit Marriott at The Renaissance is the host hotel for AAJA’s 22nd Annual National Convention. The hotel will be the site for AAJA’s special events such as the annual Silent Auction, Gala Scholarship & Awards Banquet, and Karaoke Night. This downtown Detroit hotel is located in the GM Renaissance Center, which provides convenient access to shopping, restaurants and entertainment. AAJA supports “green” destination points such as the Detroit Marriott at The Renaissance which is certified by the Michigan Green Meetings Council. For a limited time only, AAJA convention guests can receive a special convention rate of $165/night at The Detroit Marriot at The Renaissance. Room rates are for the nights of August 10 to August 13, 2011, based on availability. Convention attendees are encouraged to book early. To receive this room rate, reservations must be made by 5:00 p.m. (EST), Friday, July 20, 2011. Call 313.568.8000 or visit www.aaja.org for reservation information.

AIRLINES Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is one of the busiest airports in the United States and among the world’s largest air transportation hubs welcoming more than 30 million passengers annually. As one of the nation’s most-recently expanded and modernized airports, the Detroit Metro Airport serves more than 160 destinations and remains as one of the top U.S. international gateway airports. For more info about getting to and from the airport, visit www.metroairport.com. Also be sure to check www.aaja.org for updates on airline discounts being offered to guests attending the 22nd Annual National Convention.

CAR RENTALAAJA guests receive a discount through Hertz Car Rental. Hertz member savings card CDP#1217265

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C O N V E N T I O N H I G H L I G H T S3 The Three D’sDigital, Diversity and Detroit: We intend to incorporate these three components that will distinguish programming at this year’s convention.

E X P O R E G I S T R AT I O N 5 Be Here Now Register your organization and participate as an exhibitor at this popular annual career fair and expo offers. All exhibitors receive one full complimentary registration for every registered booth.

W E L C O M E2 Time to EngageSpecial message from this year’s convention co-chairs and AAJA’s national president.

C O N V E N T I O N R E G I S T R ATO N6 Early Bird Deadline Additional registration is available with early bird rates available through April 15!

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FROM THE CONVENTION CO-CHAIRSWelcome to AAJA’s first national convention in Michigan, the state in the shape of a hand. The city is revved up to help bring journalists together to commemorate AAJA’s 30th anniversary and lead the news industry. Be prepared for a little celebration and to get a little bit of “R-E-S-P-E-C-T.” An international gateway with Canada on our border, Detroit is home to General Motors, Ford and Chrysler; Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, and championship sports teams. The convention will be an ideal way for you to learn new skills, meet new friends and recruit new employees. It will be a chance to recharge, reconnect and reflect on how far we’ve come and on how much work we still need to do. Programs will emphasize digital journalism, adding more diversity to your coverage and newsrooms and what is unique about Detroit. You’ll have a chance to examine the impact of 9/11 on the nation’s oldest and most concentrated Arab American population, and visit the Arab American National Museum. You’ll see what’s happened since the 1980s, when the death of Vincent Chin, the victim of a hate crime, galvanized the Asian-American community locally and nationally and sparked a movement for social justice and unity that continues today. And you’ll have fun.

August is a perfect time for you to ride the People Mover to the ballpark to hear the Tigers roar; to explore the racial integration of popular music at the Motown Historical Museum and to enjoy the automotive center of the world. And who knows, with the budding film industry here, you even might see some stars. We look forward to seeing you!

DORIS TRUONGMultiplatform Editor

The Washington Post

ANKUR DHOLAKIAMultimedia Producer

The Detroit News

FRANK WITSILWeb Producer

Detroit Free Press

FROM AAJA’S NATIONAL PRESIDENTDynamic. Distinctive. Diverse.

Destination: Detroit.

AAJA is very proud to bring our 22nd-annual convention to the cultural melting pot that is America’s Motor City. Detroit celebrates diversity and has a strong history of innovation and ambition. In many ways, Detroit’s story mirrors our own: In challenging times, we redefine and reinvent -- and we emerge stronger than ever.

This is a momentous year for AAJA as we mark our 30th anniversary. An entire generation of journalists has grown up within a network of people who not only share each other’s cultural values but who share a passion for the profession of journalism.

There’s no better time than the annual convention to engage with your fellow AAJA members, learn new skills and gain insights into the industry that can help you move ahead with your career. More than ever, our workshops will equip you with essential tools for journalistic success as we offer training in industry trends and technology, guide our colleagues who find themselves at a career crossroads, and focus on how digital media can allow us to connect with our audiences in innovative ways. And you’ll have plenty of opportunities to network, starting with our opening reception at the Arab American National Museum.

While preparing for our future, we’ll also learn from our past. Some of AAJA’s veterans were pivotal in reporting the aftermath of Vincent Chin’s death, which galvanized the Asian American civil rights movement. That hate crime in 1982 was a turning point for Asian America that continues to resonate. Helen Zia’s incisive writing and Corky Lee’s riveting photographs were on the front lines of explaining an injustice to the world. These lessons from our history can help shape how we approach own communities today, ensuring that they are covered with fairness and respect.

It’s time to engage—with our stories, with each other and with AAJA. I look forward to welcoming you August 10 to Detroit!

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Don’t miss out! Be part of a dynamic group of exhibitors at the

2011 AAJA National Convention! CAREER FAIR & EXPO TAKES PLACE THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 & FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM

• Feature your organization at downtown Detroit’s premier meeting and convention facility • Save time and money introducing more than 800 diverse journalists from across the nation to your organization• Network with journalists in print, online, and broadcast• Speak with media professionals and industry leaders• Offer demonstrations, one-to-one meetings, or enlightening panel discussions• Connect with leading media companies, new technology and multimedia groups

Be part of an elite group of exhibitors in the 2011 Asian American Journalists Association Career Fair & Expo. This year’s convention programming looks to create a comprehensive curriculum to teach new skills, to help connect with journalism’s top leaders and cutting-edge thinkers and to offer convention attendees to take control of their career as we head into this Time to Engage. Bring your organization to this sought-after annual event where this year we intend to incorporate three D’s that will distinguish programming at this convention: Digital, Diversity and Detroit. Detroit has a long tradition of journalistic excellence and where Asian Americans fought and still fight—for civil rights and social justice. It also includes one of the largest Arab American populations in the country, which will give attendees an opportunity to learn more about another culture, especially just before the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

The convention will be crafted to explore new ways of telling stories and learn how to transition from journalist to entrepreneur. Attendees will have the opportunity to study reporting, writing, editing and producing on multiple platforms and have a chance to discuss social media innovations and the latest news industry trends. We intend to offer workshops that emphasize practical lessons and hands-on training, as well as interactive panels that will predict where the news industry is headed and offer ways on how to prepare for it. We’re striving to bring in the best speakers inside—and outside—of the news industry, and to showcase some of the latest technology and newsgathering and production techniques. Space is limited. Register early!

O P E N I N G N I G H TAugust 10Kick off the convention at AAJA’s opening ceremony at the Arab American National Museum. SPONSORED BY THE

ARAB AMERICAN NEWS

S I L E N T AU C T I O NAugust 12Hundreds of items will be up for bid. Proceeds help fund AAJA scholarships, internships and other national programs.

G A L A B A N Q U E TAugust 13AAJA reocgnizes scholarship and internship recipients, the 2010 awards winners, and the convention’s keynote speaker.

K A R A O K E N I G H TAugust 13Hosted once again by NBC Bay Area’s George Kiriyama, tune your pipes for the ever-so-popular closing event at convention!

A N N UA L D I T H P R A N P H O TO S H O O TO U TDith Pran Photo ShootOut is a photo competition held at AAJA’s annual national convention to encourage promising young people who are studying and practicing photojournalism. This year’s theme will be “Motown.” The name of the winner of the Photo ShootOut is engraved on a perpetual trophy, which will be presented at the Gala Banquet

“ VO I C E S ” C O N V E N T I O N N E W S P R O J E C TAAJA continues to keep up with the changing landscape of journalism, redesigning its student convention project to simulate the convergence newsroom of today. This program provides “mojo” (mobile journalism) and other news training opportunities to college students and professionals at the convention producing the daily convention paper.

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Nothing shall be constructed, built, installed or used as part of or in connection with any exhibit that does not conform with the requirements of federal, state and municipal laws, ordinances, fire codes and regulations. AAJA retains the right to make additional rules and regulations as deemed necessary and proper.

1. EXHIBIT SPACE. The exhibit space contracted for herein is to be used strictly for the Exhibitor whose name appears on the Contract for the space. It is specifically understood and agreed that the Exhibitor will neither sublet nor assign any portion of the space contracted for herein. Exhibitors who resell or sublet space or render their badges to unauthorized persons will forfeit their exhibit space and/or future privileges. Exhibitor must show only goods manufactured and/or distributed, or services provided by them in the regular course of business. No individual, company or organization not assigned exhibit space will be permitted to solicit business within the exhibit area. No exhibits or displays of any kind are permitted in rooms or suites.

2. INDEMNITY. Exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless AAJA from any and all liability to any person or persons of any conditions of the Rules and Regulations, or by any reason of any condition, defective or otherwise, of any apparatus, equipment or fixtures furnished by Exhibitor in connections with its exhibit. Exhibitor further agrees to hold harmless AAJA, its officers, employees and members from any act or omission of said Exhibitor, or any of its agents, servants or employees. Indemnity includes, but is not limited to, claims or copyright, trademark or patent infringement, unfair competition and product liability. The Exhibitor, on submissions of the Career Fair & Expo Booth & Exhibitor Registration Form, expressly releases the forenamed association and individuals from any and all claim for such loss, damage or injury. Further, Exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages and claims arising out of injury or damage to Exhibitor’s displays, equipment or other property brought upon the premises.

3. USE OF AISLES, ETC. The aisles, passageways and overhead spaces remain strictly under control of AAJA, and no signs, decorations, banners, advertising matter or special exhibits will be permitted in them except by special permission granted by AAJA. All exhibits must remain within the confines of their own spaces.

4. SECURITY NON-LIABILITY. AAJA will provide security during the hours the exhibit area is closed, but will have no liability for any loss or damage sustained by Exhibitor during such hours or any other time, whatever the cause.

5. BOOTH LOCATIONS AND FLOOR PLAN. Whenever possible, space assignments will be made by AAJA in keeping with the preferences specified by the Exhibitor. AAJA, however, reserves the right to make the final determination of all space assignments in the best interest of the exposition. AAJA reserves the right to alter the booth layout and location of the exhibit spaces, at its sole discretion, in the best interest of the exposition. Exhibit(s) must be confined to and within the space(s) leased.

6. FORCE MAJEURE. Should any emergency arise prior to the opening date of the exhibit that would prevent its scheduled opening, including but not limited to acts of God, government authority, disaster, terrorist attack in the location of hotel, civil unrest or other emergencies, any of which make it inadvisable, illegal or impossible to provide the facilities for the exhibit halls, it is expressly understood

and agreed that AAJA may reschedule the event as near to the original date and site as possible. AAJA may retain as much as the pre-payment for exhibit spaces as it deems necessary to cover expenses incurred should it be impossible to reschedule the conference. Regardless of the reason for cancellation or postponement of the conference, AAJA will not be held responsible for any loss by Exhibitor resulting therefrom. 7. EXHIBITOR APPOINTED CONTRACTORS. Should Exhibitor utilize an exhibit contractor other than the Official Show Contractor, AAJA and Official Show Contractor will require a certificate of insurance and list of all workers’ names assigned and a signed EAC form, 30 days prior to event.

8. FREIGHT HANDLING/DRAYAGE. The Official Show Contractor shall handle all Exhibitor freight shipments within convention facility. The use of loading areas/docks will be limited to Official Show Contractor exclusively. Exhibitor may not hand carry exhibitory into the exhibit area through the “front of house” entrances. The use of dollies, hand trucks or wheeled carts by Exhibitor in common areas, services areas, or on the exhibit floor is prohibited.

9. NON-ENDORSEMENT. The exhibiting products and services does not constitute an endorsement by AAJA of any product or service exhibited. Exhibitors are not permitted to represent in any manner that its goods or services have been endorsed by AAJA.

10. OFFICIAL CONTRACTOR. Exhibitor must use exposition management-appointed contractors for electrical work, plumbing, material handling, rigging, cleaning, standard show rental furniture and floor covering, and telephones. Official show contractors are recommended for other services. Order forms are provided in the exhibitor kit.

11. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. Exhibitor is liable for any damage caused to building floors, walls or columns, or to standard booth equipment, or to another exhibitor’s property or the convention venue.

12. SET-UP AND DISMANTLING. Exhibitor must set up on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST. Every exhibit must be fully staffed and operational on Thursday and Friday, August 11-12, 2011 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST.

Exhibitor’s displays must not be dismantled or packed in preparation for removal prior to Friday, August 12, 2011, 6 p.m. EST. The deadline for completion of the dismantling and removal of displays will be Friday, August 12, 2011, 8 p.m. PST. At this time, all exhibit displays or materials left in the booths without instructions will be packed and shipped at the discretion of AAJA and all charges will be applied to Exhibitor.

13. CANCELLATION POLICY. All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to the AAJA National Office and received on or before July 8, 2011. A $50 administrative fee will be deducted from recruiter registration cancellations per transaction. A $150 fee will be deducted from booth cancellations. No refunds after July 8, 2011. No refund requests by phone. NO EXCEPTIONS.

GENERAL INFORMATION Register early, as booths are limited. Booths will only be reserved with advance payment. Each 10’ x 10’ booth includes a draped table, four chairs, waste basket and signage with the name of your company. Furniture, computer, electricity and internet can be ordered through an exhibitor kit which will be provided at a later date.

BOOTH COORDINATION & REGISTRATIONConfirmation of booth registration will be e-mailed to the Booth Coordinator indicated on the following page. All exhibitors are provided one (1) complimentary registration per purchased booth. All exhibitors receiving convention registration are subject to all requirements indicated on the membership form. Additional registrations can be purchased by filling out the convention registration form on Page 4.

CAREER FAIR & EXPO BOOTH RATES

MEDIA $1,100

NON-MEDIA CORPORATE OR GOVERNMENT

$1,500

NON-PROFIT, ETHNIC MEDIA OR JOURNALISM SCHOOL

$800

QUESTIONS? Marcia K. Santillan, Professional Programs Coordinator, at 415-346-2051 ext. 107 or MarciaS@aaja.org.

The Career Fair and Expo offers a place for media professionals and journalism students to meet exhibitors from the news industry. Interviews are “walk-in” and on a first-come, first-served basis. Exhibit hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 11 and Friday, August 12. Return your completed Career Fair & Expo Booth Registration Form on page 4.

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BOOTH COORDINATOR (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY & FILL OUT ALL INFORMATION) This person will not be registered unless noted as the complimentary registrant below. This person will be responsible for receiving shipping info, booth number, etc.

All information is required to process your registration. Any one of the following is accepted forms of registration:

MAIL AAJA CAREER FAIR & EXPO, 5 Third Street, Suite 1108, San Francisco CA 94103 EMAIL MarciaS@aaja.org - send a .pdf of this form with all required information with subject line: “Career Fair & Expo” FAX 415.346.6343

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q Mr. q Ms. First Name Middle Initial Last Name

Job Title

Company/Organization

City State Zip Country

Day/Cell Phone Evening Phone Fax

E-mail

q Mr. q Ms. First Name Middle Initial Last Name

Job Title

Company/Organization

Booth Name (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE, THIS WILL BE PRINTED ON BOOTH SIGNAGE)

City State Zip Country

Day/Cell Phone Evening Phone Fax

E-mail

PAYMENT INFORMATION (CHECK ONE)

q MEDIA $1,100

q NON-MEDIA CORPORATE OR GOVERNMENT $1,500

q NON-PROFIT, ETHNIC MEDIA OR JOURNALISM SCHOOL $800

ABOUT YOU PLEASE FILL OUT INFO BELOW IF REGISTERING FOR CONVENTION

Special Events Free to convention registrants unless otherwise indicated; tickets required and given at check-in. Select events you plan to attend:q Opening Reception, Wed. evening, Aug. 10 q Gala Scholarship & Awards Banquet, Sat. evening, Aug. 13 q Vegetarian q Allergies: _________________

q Special needs: ________________________

Photo & Information Release All convention registrants are subject to bephotographed/videotaped at any conventionworkshops and/or events, for AAJA publicity. q I give AAJA permission to publish my name,title, company and e-mail address in a directoryof convention registrants, to be distributed atconvention to attendees. Directory available upon request at convention registration

PAYMENT METHOD q Check or Money Order enclosed, payable to “AAJA” in U.S. dollars. q I authorize AAJA to charge my credit card for the above amount:

q Visa q MasterCard q AmEx

Signature (REQUIRED) Date

Credit Card Account No. Expires

* AmEx, 4-digit code is on card front above account number. Visa and MasterCard, 3-digit code is on card back at end of signature plate.

AUTHORIZATION I agree with all information stated on this form:

Name (as it appears on card) 3- or 4-Digit Verification Code*

COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATION q (SAME INFO AS ABOVE)

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2 0 1 1 A A J A C O N V E N T I O N R E G I S T R AT I O NQUESTIONS? Contact Antonio Salas, AAJA Membership & Chapter Development Manager, at 415-346-2051 ext. 105 or convention@aaja.org.Return your completed Membership Application on page 5 (if applicable) with this Convention Registration form. All information is required to process your registration. Any one of the following is accepted forms of registration:

MAIL AAJA CONVENTION REGISTRATION, 5 Third Street, Suite 1108, San Francisco, CA 94103 FAX 415.346.6343 PDF Send as a completed .pdf to convention@aaja.org

PAYMENT INFORMATIONq Convention Registration (refer to deadlines and table above) $______________q Spouse/Partner Registration (refer to deadlines and table above) $______________

q Add’l Non-registrant tickets: $200 ea. x _____ $______________

TOTAL $______________

IMPORTANT POLICIES REFUNDS: All requests must be submitted in writing to the AAJA National Office and received by July 8, 2011. A $50 administrative fee will be deducted. No refund requests will be honored after July 8. TRANSFERS: Transferring convention registration is prohibited without authorization from the AAJA National Office. All requests must be submitted in writing by the current registrant. A $25 administrative fee will be required for transfer requests. The request must include the following: transfer fee, name and signature of original registrant, and the name, title, company/institution, e-mail address and phone number of person receiving the transferred registration.

ABOUT YOU (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

q First time attending conventionq Professional journalist: ____ yrs. (important)q Special needs: ________________________q Vegetarian q Allergies: _________________

Special Events Free to convention registrants unless otherwise indicated; tickets required and given at check-in. Select events you plan to attend:q Opening Reception, Wed. evening, Aug. 10 q Gala Scholarship & Awards Banquet, Sat. evening, Aug. 13

Photo & Information Release All convention registrants are subject to bephotographed/videotaped at any conventionworkshops and/or events, for AAJA publicity.

q I give AAJA permission to publish my name,title, company and e-mail address in a directoryof convention registrants, to be distributed atconvention to attendees. Directory available upon request at convention registration

PAYMENT METHOD q Check or Money Order enclosed, payable to “AAJA” in U.S. dollars. q I authorize AAJA to charge my credit card for the above amount:

q Visa q MasterCard q AmEx

DEADLINES2011

MEMBERNON-

MEMBERSTUDENT MEMBER

STUDENT NON-MEMBER

SPOUSE/PARTNER(NON-JOURNALIST)

EARLY REGISTRATIONForm/Payment received by Friday, April 15 $225 $350 $100 $165 $215

PRE-REGISTRATIONForm/Payment received by Friday, June 17 $300 $425 $150 $200 $225

ON-SITE REGISTRATION $375 $500 $200 $250 $240

CONTACT INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY & FILL OUT ALL INFORMATION)

q Mr. q Ms. First Name Middle Initial Last Name

Job Title

Spouse/Partner’s Full Name (CONVENTION REGISTRATION PAYMENT ENCLOSED)

Company or School

q Work q Home Address

City State Zip Country

Day/Cell Phone Evening Phone Fax

E-mail

Signature (REQUIRED) Date

Credit Card Account No. Expires

* AmEx, 4-digit code is on card front above account number. Visa and MasterCard, 3-digit code is on card back at end of signature plate.

AUTHORIZATION I agree with all information stated on this form:

Name (as it appears on card) 3- or 4-Digit Verification Code*

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The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) was founded in 1981 by a small group of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) journalists who felt a need to support one another and to encourage more AAPIs to pursue journalism at a time when there were few AAPI faces in the media. Today, AAJA has more than 1,400 members in 21 chapters across the U.S. and Asia, AAJA’s largest membership bases are generally concentrated in metropolitan areas on the West Coast (Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle), East Coast (New York City and Washington, D.C.) and Mid-West (Chicago). Members are also organized in other areas throughout the U.S. (Arizona, Atlanta, Denver, Florida, Hawai’i, Michigan, Minnesota, New England, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Portland, Sacramento, Texas, and San Diego). In addition, AAJA has a growing number of members working throughout Asia—in Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing, and Bangladesh, which underscores the rapid growth of media properties in Asia and points the way to future expansion of the organization.

Our members cover a range of journalism experience from student to professional, plus those working on the business side of journalism, in academia and in related fields. They work in a variety of media delivered in print, through broadcast and online. For more than two decades, AAJA has been the premier journalism organization that AAPIs turn to for scholarships, professional training, resources for accurate coverage and advocacy for diversity within the news industry. Our programs span the careers beginning with high school students, mentoring and training at the college level and encouraging life-long improvement in the craft, movement into management and the ability to adapt to the changing media. AAJA is proud to include among its members some of the top journalists in the country, from network news anchors and reporters to Pulitzer Prize-winning writers, editors and photographers, to national radio show producers and major magazine editors and publishers.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kathy Chow MEMBERSHIP & CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Antonio M. Salas, MDIV, MASTUDENT PROGRAMS COORDINATOR Nao VangPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR Marcia K. SantillanEVENTS & FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR Annabelle A. Udo-O’MalleyACCOUNTANT (CONSULTANT) Glenn SugiharaBOOKKEEPER (CONSULTANT) Karen Sugihara

2011 NATIONAL OFFICERSNATIONAL PRESIDENT Doris N. Truong Multiplatform Editor, The Washington Post*

NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT FOR BROADCAST George Kiriyama News Reporter, NBC Bay Area News *

NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT FOR PRINT Janet H. Cho Business Reporter, The Plain Dealer *

NATIONAL SECRETARY Athima Chansanchai Founder/President, Tima Media *

NATIONAL TREASURER Rene Astudillo Executive Director, Lupus Foundation of Northern California *

2011 NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARDARIZONA Abe Kwok Online News Editor, azcentral/The Arizona Republic*

ASIA Tomoko A. Hosaka Reporter, Tokyo Bureau, The Associated Press

ATLANTA Kim Bui Executive Producer, CNN

CHICAGO Lorene Yue Reporter, Crain’s Chicago Business

DENVER Tillie Fong Freelance Journalist

FLORIDA Victoria Lim Reporter/Anchor, Bright House Sports Network

HAWAI’I Wes Nakama Freelance Journalist

LOS ANGELES Henry Fuhrmann Assistant Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times

MICHIGAN Frank Witsil Web Producer, Detroit Free Press*

MINNESOTA Nancy Ngo Reporter, St. Paul Pioneer Press

NEW ENGLAND Tali Smith Managing Partner/Editorial Director, TLABS Media LLC

NEW YORK

Annalisa Burgos Senior Editor, Real Estate, HGTV’s FrontDoor.com*

Paul Cheung, Global Interactive Editor, The Associated Press

NORTH CAROLINA Marc Kawanishi CEO, Media Mission International

PHILADELPHIA Steve Bien-Aime Staff Editor, FOXSports.com

PORTLAND Nicole Dungca Reporter, The Oregonian

SACRAMENTO TBDSAN DIEGO Jenny Hamel Anchor/Reporter, San Diego 6 News

SAN FRANCISCO Ellen Lee Freelance Journalist* / Patricia Tom West Editor, Insurance Journal, Wells

Publishing Sanjay Bhatt Reporter, The Seattle Times

TEXAS Tom Huang Sunday & Enterprise Editor, The Dallas Morning News

WASHINGTON DC Sherri Ly Reporter, WTTG/ FOX5

REPRESENTING AT-LARGE MEMBERS Don Chareunsy Editor, VegasDeLuxe.com*

* GOVERNING BOARD OFFICERS

AAJA NATIONAL OFFICE5 THIRD STREET, SUITE 1108

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94103

T: 415.346.2051 | F: 415.346.6343

E: NATIONAL@AAJA.ORG

WWW.AAJA.ORG

AAJA’S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A MEANS OF ASSOCIATION AND SUPPORT AMONG ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER (AAPI)

JOURNALISTS; PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT, INFORMATION, ADVICE AND SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE TO AAPI STUDENTS WHO ASPIRE TO

PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISM CAREERS; PROVIDE TO THE AAPI COMMUNITY AN AWARENESS OF NEWS MEDIA AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF

HOW TO GAIN FAIR ACCESS; AND, RESEARCH AND POINT OUT WHEN NEWS MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS STRAY FROM ACCURACY AND FAIRNESS

IN THE COVERAGE OF AAPIS.

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Inspire. Change. Unite.

AAJA uses the term “Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders” to embrace all

Americans—both citizens and residents—who self-identify with one or more of

the three dozen nationalities and ethnic groups in East Asia, Southeast Asia,

South Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific Islands. Join AAJA in helping bring

diversity to newsrooms across the country.

5 Third Street, Suite 1108

San Francisco, California 94103