Asian American Journalism Association seeking new members

Hawaii’s Asian American Journalism Association (AAJA) is on the lookout for new members going into 2011. AAJA Hawaii is a nonprofit organization, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, that offers scholarships, professional stipends, development programs, networking opportunities, and benefits for student journalists and media professionals. AAJA serves Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders also by encouraging young people to consider journalism as a career, developing managers in the media industry, and promoting fair and accurate news coverage.

AAJA Hawaii is holding a holiday lunch meeting on Saturday, December 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Yogur Story as an opportunity for members to meet prospective newcomers.

Cost per person is $5 at the door. To RSVP, email [email protected].

AAJA Hawaii holiday luncheon
Saturday, December 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Yogur Story
815 Keeaumoku St.

AAJA Hawaii Chapter Officers 2011

President
Gene Park, reporter, Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Vice President
Linda Dela Cruz, reporter/producer, Clear Channel Radio

Treasurer
Stan Lee, reporter

Secretary
Kristen Wong, photojournalist, Hawaii Marine

Board Members
Kelli Miura, communications specialist, Hawaii Energy
Lauren Kawana
Carolyn Lee
Sean Ibara, assignment editor/producer, Hawaii News Now
Margot Seeto

National Representative
Wes Nakama

Student Representative
Lynn Nakagawa, UH Senior, editor of Ka Leo O Hawaii