Saturday, August 23, 2008

Panel: Video for Dummies II

Video for Dummies II
A training session on the basics of video journalism
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 – 7 to 9 p.m.

Location:

Newsday Auditorium
235 Pinelawn Road, Melville

Featuring:
  • Michael DelGiudice
    TV Photographer - WNBC-TV
  • Ken Sawchuk
    Photojournalist - Newsday
  • G. Stuart Smith
    Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media Studies - Hofstra University
Moderator:
Meredith Daniels
Senior Multimedia Producer - Newsday.com
Free Admission
Pizza and refreshments will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 7 p.m.

RSVP requested to Bob Lipper at Robert.Lipper@island-pubs.com

Panel: The Future of News Media

The Future of News Media on Long Island
A panel discussion about the changing journalism landscape
Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 7 p.m.

Location:
Newsday Auditorium
235 Pinelawn Road, Melville

Panelists:
  • Pat Dolan
    News Director - News 12 Long Island
  • John Kominicki
    Publisher - Long Island Business News
  • Jeff Lambert
    Publisher - South Bay's Neighbor Newspapers
  • John Mancini
    Editor - Newsday
Moderator:
Robert Papper
Chairman, Journalism Department Hofstra University
Free Admission
Pizza and refreshments will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 7 p.m.

RSVP requested to Bob Lipper at Robert.Lipper@island-pubs.com

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Early bird SPJ Convention rates

If you want to attend the 2008 SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference for the lowest admission possible, you must act now! Early Bird Registration ends Monday, July 28!

You can compare the savings yourself by viewing the table below, also accessible on our Web site at http://spj.org/c-pricing.asp.

2008 CONVENTION REGISTRATION RATES (for members)

Early Registration (through 7/28/08): $185
Pre-registration (through 8/22/08): $235
On-site Registration: $285

Registration Fees include admittance to all professional development programs except the Half-Day Workshops on Sunday. Fees do not include meals. Individual meal tickets are available.

Also, don’t forget to reserve your hotel room at SPJ’s special rate! SPJ’s reserved block at the Hyatt Regency is filling up quickly, and once it is filled, the discounted rate is no longer available. Head over to http://spj.org/c-travel.asp to check out SPJ’s great deal and reserve your spot!

What are you waiting for? Visit https://www.spj.org/c-register.asp to register online or call Linda Hall at (317) 927-8000, ext. 203, to register over the phone.

We look forward to adding you to the list of 2008 Convention attendees very soon!

Seeking journo comics for PCLI Holiday Show

Are you a closet comedian who knows the lay of the Island like the back of your reporter notebook? Yes? Then we want you.


The Press Club of Long Island is seeking volunteer writers and actors for this year’s PCLI Holiday Show.


The show, set for Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Hilton Long Island in Melville, lampoons the Island’s newsmakers and media mavens in hilarious parody skits while raising funds for SPJ and PCLI efforts.


If you think you have what it takes, then quick, contact show director Bob Lipper at Robert.Lipper@island-publications.com.

Friday, June 13, 2008

Kominicki's acceptance speech

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

PCLI Media Awards photos


Gary Lewi and John Kominicki duel
over the honor of their professions


Gary Lewi and John Kominicki deul over the honor of their professions.

Here are the rest of the photos from the awards, including shots of the winners and their awards.

Friday, June 6, 2008

June 11 Panel: Video for Dummies

“Video for Dummies”


A discussion and demonstration
on the basics of video journalism.


Learn the technical aspects of shooting footage and telling stories for both the Web and TV.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Newsday Auditorium
235 Pinelawn Road, Melville

Featuring:
Michael Del Giudice
TV Photographer
WNBC-TV

Ken Sawchuk
Photojournalist
Newsday

Moderator:
Meredith Daniels
Senior Multimedia Producer
Newsday.com

Free Admission

Pizza and refreshments will be served starting at 6:30 p.m..
The program begins at 7 p.m.

RSVP requested to Bob Lipper at