CPD and Cincinnati SPJ partner for media public requests seminars

CINCINNATI POLICE DEPARTMENT

GREATER CINCINNATI CHAPTER

SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS

MEDIA PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS SEMINARS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2017

The Cincinnati Police Department continues to update its policies and procedures on how members of the media and the general public can submit public records requests and receive information in a timely manner.

Accessing the City of Cincinnati’s Open Data Portal and the on-lines records request system have been substantially improved since their debut just over a year ago.

To make sure everyone using the transparency tools has an easy time navigating the system, the Cincinnati Police Department is once again partnering with the Greater Cincinnati Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists a pair of free seminars.

Here is the date and times: 

WHEN:  Tuesday, October 3, 2017

TIME:  Session #1 – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. – Session #2 – 2:00 – 3:00 P.M.

WHERE:  Cincinnati Police Academy – 800 Evans Street – Lower Price Hill

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:   news directors, assistant news directors, assignment managers, producers, reporters, editors and photographers from radio, tv, print and digital media

The sessions are also a chance for representatives of the media to become more acquainted with Cincinnati Police Public Information personnel.

In addition, the Greater Cincinnati SPJ Pro Chapter will have information available on becoming an SPJ member and the benefits that membership provides.  The chapter will provide refreshments for each session.

Contacts:

Lt. Steve Saunders , Cincinnati Police Department PIO – (513) 352-3519

Tom McKee, Greater Cincinnati SPJ Pro Chapter President – (513) 608-1782

Please RSVP to stephen.saunders@cincinnati-oh.gov

Congrats to Cincy SPJ on being named chapter of the year

Cincinnati SPJ named chapter of the year at annual Excellence in Journalism conference Contributed By: G McCabe The Greater Cincinnati Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists was recently named as "Small Chapter of the Year" for the second year in a row by the Society of Professional Journalists. The chapter has been recognized with this same honor three out of the past four years. SPJ President Lynn Walsh announced the honor during the opening business meeting at the annual Excellence in Journalism conference in Anaheim on September 7. The chapter was also recognized with a "Circle of Excellence" award for its campus relations. Executive officers from the chapter - President Tom McKee, Treasurer Hagit Limor and Secretary Ginny McCabe were in attendance to accept the honor. Vice President Jenny Wohlfarth was at home in Cincinnati recovering from surgery. However, Cincinnati SPJ's executive team called her from the meeting to share the good news. The Society of Professional Journalists annually selects professional chapters to honor for their commitment to SPJ’s mission and the profession of journalism. Read more:  http://local.cincinnati.com/share/story/252466 Also, visit www.cincyspj.blogspot.com.

Members of the Greater Cincinnati Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists accepted the honor for "Small Chapter of the Year" at the Excellence in Journalism conference in Anaheim on September 7.

Cincy SPJ and Graydon freelancers' luncheon with best-selling author and literary agent Bob Hostetler

Thanks to everyone who came out to the freelancers' luncheon today hosted by Cincy SPJ and Graydon. We had a great time with our special guest Bob Hostetler, best-selling author, literary agent and speaker. Bob shared some of his own experiences and he also offered insight on current book publishing trends. www.bobhostetler.com. Pictured are Bob Hostetler and Bob with a few of the attendees Rachel McDaniel, Lisa Murtha and Ginny McCabe. Rachel traveled from Columbiana, OH to be with us! Extra special thanks to Bob Hostetler, Cincy SPJ, Graydon and Vonderhaar's Catering.

Cincy SPJ freelancers luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 21 at Graydon

Society of Professional Journalists Greater Cincinnati Pro Chapter and Graydon 

will host our quarterly luncheon for freelancers 

When: Thursday, Sept. 21, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Our special guest will be Bob Hostetler, award-winning author, literary agent and speaker. www.BobHostetler.com. Bob will have copies of his latest books available for sale for those interested.

Topic "Book Publishing Trends"

Location: Graydon Law Offices, 1800 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati. Parking is available at nearby garages within a block or two away, such as on Fountain Square. There is a paid garage at the Scripps Center, if it's not full. Here's a downtown parking link: http://www.downtowncincinnati.com/exploring-downtown/downtown-cincinnati-parking 

RSVP via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freelancers-luncheon-presented-by-cincinnati-spj-and-graydon-tickets-37505948301. Guests are also welcome to pay at the door, RVSP to gmwriteon@aol.com. 

See everyone on Thursday! 

Cincinnati SPJ and Graydon to host quarterly freelancers luncheon

Monday, September 18, 2017 Cincinnati SPJ and Graydon to host quarterly freelancers luncheon Contributed By: G McCabe Attention Freelancers! JOIN US FOR A SEPTEMBER FREELANCERS LUNCHEON SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS GREATER CINCINNATI PRO CHAPTER AND GRAYDON will present our quarterly luncheon for freelancers Date: Thursday, September 21, 2017 Time: 11:45 A.M. to 1 P.M. LUNCHEON Featuring: Bob Hostetler, Award-Winning Author, Literary Agent and Speaker Topic: "Book Publishing Trends" Location: GRAYDON LAW OFFICES 1800 SCRIPPS CENTER 312 WALNUT STREET Open to all freelancers and journalists, including print, broadcast, radio and digital. Lunch will be available - Sandwich boxed lunches for $15. There will be a lunch, along with a short talk/discussion, followed by a Q and A. The purpose for the luncheon is to offer an opportunity for freelancers to network as well as to provide education, training and resources. For tickets and to sign up, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freelancers-luncheon-presented-by-cincinnati-spj-and-graydon-tickets-37505948301 About Bob Hostetler: Bob Hostetler is an award-winning author, literary agent, and speaker from southwestern Ohio. His fifty books, which include the award-winning Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door and The Bard and the Bible: A Shakespeare Devotional, have sold millions of copies. Bob is also the executive director of the Christian Writers Institute(christianwritersinstitute.com). He and his wife, the lovely Robin, have been married for forty years. They have two children and five grandchildren. Connect with Bob at www.bobhostetler.com. Guests do not have to be a SPJ member to attend. Find out more about SPJ membership opportunities at www.SPJ org. Please RSVP via Eventbrite by September 19, or email Ginny McCabe if you prefer to pay at the door. Questions: Ginny McCabe at gmwriteon@aol.com or at 513-604-6720 Read more: http://local.cincinnati.com/share/story/252464

Bob Hostetler is an award-winning author, literary agent, and speaker from southwestern Ohio. Visit www.bobhostetler.com.

Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma

Here are a few ways to help:
Here are ways you can help people impacted by Hurricane Irma. Here are some specific organizations that are leading relief efforts in Miami-Dade County, the Florida Keys and Southwest Florida.

#CommCares
The Valenti School of Communication at the University of Houston has created an emergency scholarship fund for their communication students. Almost all of the 2,000 students have to work part-time to support their education, now much more difficult in dealing with Hurricane Harvey aftermath. 100 percent of all donations will be used for students in need.  You can donate here.

Hagit Limor receives Howard Dubin Award

Hagit Limor with Howard Dubin, the night of the awards ceremony

Hagit Limor accepting the Howard Dubin Award at #EIJ17 in Los Angeles

Congrats, Hagit! The Cincinnati Pro Chapter is honored to call you friend and we're so proud of you!

Thanks for all the amazing work and your contribution to journalists all over the world!

2017 SPJ Pro Chapters of the Year named at Opening Business Session

9/7/17
Contacts:
Chrystal Parvin, SPJ Membership Coordinator, (317) 361-4132, cparvin@spj.org
Anna Gutierrez, SPJ Communications Coordinator, (317) 920-4785, agutierrez@spj.org

ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Society of Professional Journalists annually selects professional chapters to honor for their commitment to SPJ’s mission and the profession of journalism. 

Large Chapter of the Year is open to chapters with 75 or more members and Small Chapter of the Year is open to chapters with fewer than 75 members. 

Large Chapter of the Year

The Florida Pro chapter is honored as the Large Chapter of the Year for the second consecutive year for their dedication to education and continued commitment to the mission of the Society. 

Florida hosted five major programs that, judges said, went beyond simple panel discussions. It offered national grants to other chapters and journalists who wanted to host events. The Drone Tour covered five states and received a matching SDX grant. The Femme Freelance Fest – hosted by and for women – ranged on topics from contracts to copyright, and happened before the end of the fiscal year. The chapter matched 80 freelancers with 16 employers. The Fake News Game Show was accepted as a featured program at the nation’s largest college media convention in Dallas this October. 

Florida was also the only chapter to have multiple sessions accepted at EIJ and launched the Student Chapter Development network to support and help create campus chapters in Florida. To put it simply, this chapter did a lot, and did it well. 

The finalist for Large Chapter of the year is Minnesota Pro.

Small Chapter of the Year

The Cincinnati Pro Chapter was named the Small Chapter of the Year for the second year in a row for its dedication to involvement, awards and diversity events. 

This is the third time the Cincinnati chapter has won this designation in the past four years because it continues to offer robust and relevant programming for members. 

Cincinnati Pro made an effort to get involved in the community. The chapter hosted three post-election events that attracted 160 people, including 12 high school students. It hosted a debate between three candidates running for Cincinnati mayor, with an audience of 125 people. 

The chapter also worked to provide training and support for members. Cincinnati Pro hosted sessions with journalists to teach them how to use the new Cincinnati Police Department online records request portal. It also hosted 10 “Lunch with the Pros” sessions by sending working journalists to the University of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky University, in addition to supporting two UC internship programs and a Kentucky Press Association event for students. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Cincinnati Pro chapter. 

The finalists for Small Chapter of the Year are Bluegrass Pro and Las Vegas Pro. 

SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to informing citizens; works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists; and fights to protect First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press. Support excellent journalism and fight for your right to know. Become a member, give to the Legal Defense Fund, or give to the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation.

Congrats to Cincinnati SPJ for being named small chapter of the year #EIJ17 #cincyspj

(L to R: Hagit Limor, Ginny McCabe and Tom McKee with SPJ President Lynn Walsh)

(SPJ President Lynn Walsh announcing the winners)

(L to R: Ginny McCabe, Tom McKee and Hagit Limor)

Cincinnati SPJ received two national honors at #EIJ17. Representing the chapter at #EIJ17 were President Tom McKee, Treasurer Hagit Limor and Secretary Ginny McCabe. (Vice President Jenny Wohlfarth was at home in Cincinnati recovering from surgery, but Tom, Hagit and Ginny called Jenny from Anaheim to share the good news!)