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Journalism Club Orientation Seminar, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Saturday August 12th, 2006, on Campus at Multnomah Bible College, Portland, Oregon

Sorry, but our Journalism Boot Camp had to be postponed until next summer due to low registration. We were too late in getting the word out. Registration fees will be returned in full to all who have pre registered.  Sorry for the disappointment.

However, Our OR/WA Journalism Club is Still On! So, Don't Miss Our Orientation Seminar!

Join us on the campus of Multnomah Bible College, in beautiful Portland, Oregon, Saturday, August 12, 2006 for our 2006 Orientation Seminar. Home school students, ages 12 to 20, along with all club advisors/parents are invited to attend.

 

Email info@nachjc.org to receive a free PDF brochure to share with friends and build up the local chapter of the Journalism Club in your area.

 

Seminar Registration Information:

Date & Location: Sat., August 12th, 2006
Time: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Multnomah Bible College, Portland, OR, 97220
We will meet in the A-Frame building at the Northeast corner of the Campus.

RSVP your seating by sending an email to info@nachjc.org.
Please include the word seminar in the subject field.

 

Then Pre-register By Mail:

Registration Fees are only $25 per person (including students & parents).

Send your check payable to Noble Institute to:

NACHJC, c/o Noble Institute, 2229 S.E. Burnside Street #3, Gresham, OR 97030

After August 10th, please bring your Registration Fees to the door.

Seminar Faculty will include:

Professor Ann Staatz brings to NACHJC's Journalism Boot Camp years of experience as Assistant Editor for Solo magazine and Art Director for Virtue magazine. But most important, she brings her love for Jesus Christ and her commitment to live for Him. Professor Staatz teaches journalism at Multnomah Bible College, a position she has held for 18 years. She has also served as President of the Pacific Northwest Association of Journalism Educators.

Jim Allison has been a professional graphic designer for more than 20 years and has been responsible for the design and production of a wide variety of printed materials, from concept through printing, bindery, and distribution. He has designed materials for a variety of clients including The Luis Palau Evangelistic Association, Freightliner, Multnomah Bible College, George Fox University, Western States Chiropractic College, Pacific University, and many others. Is is the owner of Thot Communications.

Gregg Harris is a Christian home school father, conference speaker and now founding Director of the National Association of Christian Home School Journalism Clubs. He brings a wealth of vision and enthusiasm to the topic of journalism.  He will serve as Host for our Orientation Seminar and help to train and motivate parents to be Club Advisors and home school students to become effective "watch-dog journalists."

Special Guests Will Include:
Alex & Brett Harris, award-winning teen bloggers of www.therebelution.com.
John Fortmeyer, Publisher of Christian News Northwest

What to Bring to the Club Orientation Seminar:
1. Bring a 3 ring Notebook, pen and paper for taking notes and keeping handouts.
2. Bring a Spiral Pocket Notebook or Moleskin for use in interviews and reporting
3. Bring a cooler or picnic basket full of food and beverages for your family & friends to share during our Picnic in the Park

 

 

Optional But Advisable Tools & Resources:
The following will be used in Journalism Club assignments & activities during the Orientation Seminar and throughout the home-school year:
1. A lap-top computer for use in web research, writing, lay-out, design & photography and web publishing activities.
2. Recommended Software: Adobe InDesign Suite (or InDesign & Photoshop), MicroSoft Word, Macromedia Contribute & Quickbooks (Note: Educational discounts on software may be available to registered home school students.)
3. Photographers: A digital camera and Photoshop for use in photojournalism.
4. Graphic Artists: Sketch pad, pencils and ink pens for illustration & cartooning

 

Journalism Club's Orientation Seminar

 

Our Journalism Club's Orientation Seminar will provide a fun and effective way for students ages 12-20 to learn how to do “Christian worldview, free press, watchdog journalism.” It will also help Club Advisors learn how to organize and run a successful Journalism Club Chapter in their town. The Seminar will run from 9 A.M. to 3, P.M. Mon. - Sat. Then, the Christian Home-school Journalism Clubs that are launched from the Orientation Seminar will begin publishing a club newspaper in print and on-line, throughout the 06-07 home-school year.

Register Today!