*Photo credit: Aaron Salcido. Photo Courtesy: zocalopublicsquare.org

Join us!

AAJA-LA Writers’ Workshop: The Art of ‘Self Editing’

Calling all storytellers! Come learn from one of the best, mingle with your colleagues and enjoy KPCC’s beautiful Crawford Family Forum in the heart of Pasadena.

Steve Padilla, an assistant national editor at the Los Angeles Times, will give a talk exploring the art of “self editing,” offering practical tips on how to give drafts a final polish.  Among the topics he’ll discuss: crafting anecdotes, use of quotes and improving a story’s sense of “flow.” He’ll also offer tips on writing narratives, drawing on examples from The Times, fiction, television and maybe even a little Shakespeare. Though his emphasis will be on print, the talk will cater to all storytelling.

Steve, a 24-year veteran at The Times, has served as a writing coach and lectures frequently on writing.

Event is free but SPACE IS LIMITED. RSVP REQUIRED

WHO:
*AAJA members, our friends at KPCC, and members of the public

WHAT:
A talk exploring the art of “self editing,” offering practical tips on how to give drafts a final polish, from LA Times writing coach and assistant national editor, Steve Padilla.

WHEN:

• Monday May 21, 2012
• Doors open: 6:30 p.m.
• Talk begins: 7 p.m.

WHERE:
Crawford Family Forum at KPCC (directions)
474 South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, California, 91105 (map)

PARKING:

• Free street parking west of Fair Oaks Avenue on Bellevue Drive
• Free 2-hour parking on Raymond Ave. (strictly enforced)
• Parking structure ($3 fee range) at the Del Mar Metro Station (at Del Mar and Raymond)
• Parking lot ($3 fee range) at the Fillmore Metro Station (one block south of California Blvd. on Raymond Ave.

WHY:
Come learn from one of the best, mingle with your colleagues and enjoy KPCC’s beautiful Crawford Family Forum in the heart of Pasadena. Free pizza and soda to first-comers!

COST:
Free but SPACE IS LIMITED. RSVP REQUIRED.

RSVP: http://aajalawritersworkshop1.eventbrite.com

*Photo credit: Aaron Salcido. Photo Courtesy: zocalopublicsquare.org

WHO:

Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Los Angeles Chapter

WHAT:

A fun, interactive, dynamic and competitive evening of community celebration & “fun-raising” for student scholarships & professional programs

WHEN:

Friday, October 12, 2012
5:30 PM Registration
6:00 – 7:00 PM Hosted dinner and beverages
7:00 PM Evening program begins

WHERE:

ABC7 Broadcast Center

500 Circle Seven Drive

Glendale, CA 91201

WHY:

Support the chapter’s many wonderful programs & a chance to nab the sought after Rice Cup trophy

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For volunteer opportunities, information regarding corporate, community and non-profit sponsorship and auction donations contact: Denise L. Poon
 TriviaBowl@gmail.com

Be inspired to bring your “best game,” with this video from Trivia Bowl XVII and our 30th Anniversary:

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HOSPITALITY

AAJA-LA developed, abides by and enforces the following International Trivia Bowl Federation competition rules.

2012 Competition
Each team may have as many as 10 members. Once the competition begins, no substitutions are allowed. No one may sit at a team table except its 10 original designated players. Trivia Bowl XVI will have five rounds of 20 questions each: 1) current events; 2) more current events and history; 3) arts and entertainment; 4) science, geography and literature; 5) sports andCalifornia living.

David Ono, the emcee, will read aloud the questions. Sitting at their designated table, the members of each team work together to fill out the answer sheet. The emcee will read each question twice. Competitors are advised to write down the questions for their reference.

The name of the team and its captain must be written on the answer sheet for each round. All answers must be legible and in English unless another language is specified. Answers must be written on the exact line corresponding to the number of the question.

Only one answer per question will be accepted unless more than one answer is clearly requested. When multiple answers are requested, all must be correct for the team to obtain the point. When a person’s name is requested, last names are acceptable unless first and last are specified. Phonetic spelling is acceptable unless the correct spelling is specified. There are no partial points for an answer.Once the emcee has read the 20th and final question of each round, teams have two minutes to complete their answer sheets. Room monitors will collect the sheets from team captains and take them to the judging table. Once an answer sheet is submitted, no changes are allowed.

Scoring
After each round, the emcee will read aloud the questions and correct answers after game officials have collected the answer sheets. The judges will review and score the answer sheets during this time. Team scores and standings for each round will be posted on the scoreboard.

Challenges
Any challenges to questions should be brought to the attention of the Quiz Masters by the team captain or a designated representative before the end of the evening competition. The game manager’s decision is final. No competitor may speak to the judges or scorekeepers. The team with the highest score at the end of the fifth round wins possession for one year of the perpetual Rice Cup trophy.

Leaving the Team Table
No one who leaves a team table while a round is in progress will be allowed to return until the team submits its answer sheet. Please make all trips to the hospitality table, refreshment area or restroom before or after rounds.

Prohibition on Electronic Devices
The use of all electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops, PDAs, cameras, video devices, etc.) is strictly prohibited while a competition round is in progress. If any such device is visible, game officials will request that it is put away. Any person who uses such a device must leave the team table and may not return to the game. Game officials have the discretion to deduct as many as 10 points or an entire round from a team’s score if any member violates this rule. Texting or tweeting about the event, including but not limited to @AAJATriviaBowl, is permitted only between competition rounds.

Printed Materials
No printed materials other than those provided and sanctioned by Trivia Bowl organizers and sponsors are allowed on the team table. Anyone caught using cheat sheets or notes will be subject to the same penalties regarding the improper use of electronic devices. Purses, bags, briefcases and items containing printed materials must be placed on the floor.

Substitutions and Spectators
Team member substitution is prohibited at all times during the competition. Once the competition begins, a team may not replace an original player with another individual. If for any reason a player must leave the event, the team must proceed without that member. Game officials have the discretion to deduct as many as 10 points from a team’s score if such violations occur. Noncompeting spectators (including guests, chaperons and parents) may not stand near or approach the team table while a round is in progress and until the team submits its answer sheet for that round. Two areas on opposite ends of the competition area are designated as areas for spectators. All communication, oral or otherwise, is prohibited between a team and spectators while a round is in progress. Game officials have the discretion to deduct as many as 10 points for violations.

Tie-Breakers
If any teams are tied for any of the top three places in the overall standings after the end of the final round, these guidelines will be applied in the following order until a winner is declared:

1. Number of first-place finishes in a round.
2. Number of highest finishes in a round in head-to-head competition correctly.
3. Number of questions answered correctly in the first round before answering a question incorrectly.

Time line:
Oct. 3-14 – submit applications. (two weeks)
Oct. 15-28 – voting process. (two weeks)
Oct. 29 – election results announced.

Each board position is for 2 years, chairs are 1 year.

The application is an essay. Please write an essay to our members on what you can bring to AAJA next year and what makes you a stellar candidate. Email essay to: aajalalosangeles@gmail.com

Board Member Descriptions

President
Oversees governing board, advisory board, and organization
Lead board meetings and represents the board and organization as a whole
Serves as the main spokesperson to the media and community on behalf of AAJANY; represents AAJANY in the community.
Recommends creation of committees; Designates responsibilities to board committees
Prepares pre-meeting materials
Recruits new board members and ensures proper orientation of new board members
In general, ensures board operations run smoothly
Participate in quarterly conference calls with other AAJA presidents
Liaise with other media and community organization presidents
Oversees board voting process, and if necessary breaks voting ties
Votes on AAJA-LA issues

Vice President, Broadcast

Assists the President with his /her responsibilities
Responsible for the broadcast area of AAJA-LA, which includes sub-commitee/s and events.
Creates strategic plan of broadcast events throughout the year
Votes on AAJA-LA issues

Vice President, Online

Assists the President with his /her responsibilities
Responsible for the online area of AAJA-LA, which includes sub-commitee/s and events.
Creates strategic plan of broadcast events throughout the year
Votes on AAJA-LA issues

Vice President, Print

Assists the President with his /her responsibilities
Responsible for the Print area of AAJA-LA, which includes sub-committee/s and events.
Creates strategic plan of print events throughout the year
Votes on AAJA-LA issues

Treasurer

In general, manages board financial activities and is responsible for bookkeeping
Ensures financial records are up to date and provide financial report to the board each meeting.
Forecast spending and earnings for the year
Ensure financial concerns are brought to the attention of the board
Ensure the proper use of funds and in general the sound management of finance
Create midyear and end of the year reports to the national chapter
Create monthly report/balance sheet for each meeting.
If treasurer cannot attend meeting, s/he must have another board member present the financial report.
Submits reports to the national office twice a year on January 31 and June 15.
Votes on AAJA-LA issues

Secretary

Records meeting minutes and distributes minutes within 72 hours following meeting.
Is responsible for archiving past minutes, etc. and uploads all document to Google Docs.
Updates members of monthly meetings and keeps tracks of meeting attendance
If secretary cannot attend meeting, s/he must have another board member record minutes.
Votes on AAJA-LA issues

National Advisory Board-

Participates in quarterly conference calls with other advisory board members
Corresponds with national staff members when necessary
Emails weekly reports from national office to all board members
Attends two meetings each year (one at national office in Spring and one at National Convention in the summer)
Votes on national issues as a representative of NYC members
If she/he cannot attend a meeting, she/he will have another board member report in his/her place
Present national issues at monthly board meetings
Votes on AAJA-LA issues