Mix and mingle with Chicago’s media stars, sports and entertainment celebrities, and movers and shakers as they reveal their singing talents. Get ready to don your costume and take the microphone. Prizes will be presented for the most creative costume and most entertaining performance. Dress up or dress down if you are inspired, and dig into delicious appetizers. Plus, be among the first to try NABJ- Chicago drink specials, aka liquid courage. (Cash Bar)

Among those performing/appearing are recording artist J. Hollins, CBS2’s Dorothy Tucker and Ryan Baker, Chicago Defender’s Theresa ‘Teesee’ Hooks and Kathy Chaney, NBC5’s Art Norman, writer/pundit Kyra Kyles, ABC7’s Karen Jordan, Fox 32’s Robin Robinson – and many others.

WHEN: 8 pm-1 am, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011

WHERE: All-Stars Sports Bar & Grill, 205 West Wacker Drive @ Wells

DONATION: $10 for NABJ-CC members; $15 for other guests (21-and-over event) Proceeds support the NABJ-Chicago Scholarship Fund

Join us for a spooky fun evening of singing, dancing and good times while giving back to our youth!

Important: Please RSVP to Burson-Marsteller at chicago.divusion@bm.com so our hosts can get a headcount.

Burson-Marsteller is pleased to be hosting an open house for the members of the Chicago Chapters of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and Black Public Relations Society (BPRS). The first 45-minutes will provide an opportunity to mingle and the last hour will include three 15-minute breakouts sessions hosted by Burson-Marsteller executives focused on the following:

• Former journalists Eric Benderoff (Chicago Tribune) and Eric Herman (Chicago Sun-Times) will discuss making a successful switch from the newsroom to agency life.

• HR/Recruitment team will discuss what BM looks for in resumes/skill set, open opportunities, company culture and dedication to diversity.

• Stephanie Bankhead and Chris Gee, both from Proof Integrated Communications will discuss Digital and Social Media in public relations.

When: Thursday June 9, 2011

Time: Cocktails and light snacks from 5:30pm – 6:15pm; breakout discussions begin at 6:15 p.m.

Where: Burson-Marsteller Chicago

222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 250

Chicago, IL 60654

Join NABJ Chicago on May 18 for our Annual Membership Meeting. Make your voice
heard during our elections and get insights from career experts at this
important chapter event. First on the agenda will be our bi-annual election of
officers who will serve for the next two years. (Note: Please bring your
membership card or print-out if you have it to make it easier to verify you to
vote, though we will have our online database available.)

We will also hear the organization’s Annual Report from our Chapter President,
Kyra Kyles, committee reports from the Executive Board. This is also the time
to step up and be a more active member by joining one of our critical
committees to help with: Events, Scholarship, Fund-Raising, Membership,
Public Relations, Web/Social Media. NABJ-Chicago also will present
scholarships to deserving college students. You definitely want to be there
to support the next generation of journalists.

We also invited some excellent speakers–recruiters and career coaches–to
share tips on how our members can remain competitive in this ever-changing
media world. Make sure you are front and center for a no-holds barred Q&A with
experts including: President of International & Chicago’s High Achievers Jinnie English, a psychotherapist and work-life coach;
Sheila Solomon, Chicago Tribune Cross Media Editor; and Hope Daniels,
Faculty/Teaching Fellow in the Radio Department, School of Media Arts,
Columbia College Chicago.

So come out and join us for discussion, refreshments and networking.
ANOTHER MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT/SAVE ON ATTENDING”MAKING MEDIA CONNECTIONS”:
“NABJ2011″ is the 20% off discount code that our NABJ-Chicago members can use
to register online for the annual “Making Media Connections” conference this
June. Get more information on the event, touted as “your roadmap to media
success” here: http://www.communitymediaworkshop.org/mmc2011

NABJ-CC is pleased to inform you that candidate nominations are now open for the NABJ-CC
Board of Directors’ 2011-2013 term. Enclosed is a Nomination Form, a Candidate Information
Form, and information concerning the nominating process, election procedures and the overall
schedule. You may nominate yourself or give the Candidate Information Form to the member
you nominate. The completed Candidate Information Form must be submitted by March 16,
2011, along with his/her electronically submitted platform statement of no more than 125 words.

For full details and forms, please click here.

Board member Chicago Sun-Times Assistant City Editor will moderate this vibrant discussion about the state of the journalism industry and where talented writers can connect with opportunities.

Make sure you attend, armed with questions, so you can put your best foot forward at the NABJ National Convention in Tampa, FL and beyond.  Esteemed panelists hail from industries from digital to communications and include:

Deborah Douglas, Professor/Web Entrepreneur;

Geoff Dougherty, Editor and CEO of Chi Town Daily News;

Howard Tullman, President and CEO of Flashpoint Academy;

Veronica Clemons, Hill & Knowlton Vice President.  Time: 5:30 p.m.

Cost: Free for members (bring your membership cards) and $5 for all other guests

Location: TBD