AAJA-Hawaii Latest Updates
May 2005 Latest Updates

- Basketball season is under way and the excitement and competitiveness are undeniable. Eleven media teams are giving it their all, diving for the ball and not letting a point get away from them. Who will take home the trophy this year? KITV was the winner last year. We're at Gym 1 at UH every Sunday beginning at 6:30 p.m.  Click here to see weekly game photos, the schedule, standings and more. Cheer on your favorite media personalities in the print, broadcast and radio industry. Or want to volunteer? We can always use someone willing to keep score or assist during the games. Contact Yushing Ting at yushing@midweek.com for more information.



Scholarships
- Deadline was extended to May 10 for scholarship applications. The board will now be reviewing those to see how to award the $2,000 it has allocated for the scholarship. Winners will be honored at an upcoming luncheon. We'll keep you posted on the details. Or you can contact Wes Nakama at wnakama@honoluluadvertiser.com for more information.

- The early registration deadline for the Minnesota convention this August has already past. Register by June 30 to save an extra $50. Pay your dues to qualify for the member rate. Visit http://www.aaja.org/programs/convention/registration/ to see key registration dates and for the convention schedule. Let us know if you are planning to attend so you can meet up with other Hawaii chapter members who are going.

- All work and no play makes for a boring chapter. Wanna organize an informal round of golf, a karaoke night or pau-hana event? Let us know your ideas for a chapter social. Contact one of the officers  to get the ball rolling. And please come out and join us for any activities we do have.

- Want to know which employers across the nation are hiring? Check out http://www.aaja.org/about/jobs/ for updated listings. Or let us know if there's a job opening in your newsroom and we can always post it on our site.

- 2006 Hawaii Convention planning is about to get under way. We're in need of dozens of volunteers and committee chairs. Let  us know if you can help out in any way possible. Contact Craig Gima at cgima@starbulletin.com for meeting dates and more information, and also check out the website for convention information.

SUSHI OR SAKE? WE GOT BOTH
Make this a classy night out on the town. Your ticket gives you a sampling of sushi from a variety of restaurants and sake all in one location. Last year we honored writer Bill Kwon at The Advertiser-sponsored fund-raiser. A silent auction also helped the chapter raise money for student internships. If you want to help us plan our summer event, contact Eugene Tanner at etanner@honoluluadvertiser.com.

SIGN ME UP
Visit www.aaja.org to learn more about the organization's activities and services. Also, don't forget to sign up or renew your membership. Contact Joann Shin at jshin@khnl.com to be added to the local e-mail list. You'll know when the chapter meetings are and be the first to hear of all the events that will be held this year.