Wednesday, June 21

8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Ballroom Foyer	REGISTRATION
9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki O'ahu Room	MEDIA INSTITUTE: HIGH-INTENSITY BUSINESS COVERAGE This workshop lays the groundwork for quality business journalism, from understanding financial documents to covering private companies. A financial expert spends the morning teaching attendees how to scrutinize SEC filings, including the annual report’s income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement, line by line. A group exercise requires attendees to write an earnings story from one of those financial statements. The afternoon begins with a session providing resources to better cover private companies. Another session unearths business story ideas beyond a traditional business beat, while a second group exercise leads attendees into a discussion about ethics in business coverage. Coordinator & Moderator: Vandana Sinha, project manager and associate web editor Presenters: Byron Acohido, technology reporter, USA Today; Michelle Leder, editor, Footnoted.org; Sandra Oshiro, assistant managing editor, The Honolulu Advertiser; Vandana Sinha Presented by Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism at the American Press Institute To register for this Media Institute click here.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Kahuku Room	MEDIA INSTITUTE: BETTER WATCHDOG WORKSHOP A crucial duty of a journalist is to serve the public interest by acting as a watchdog on government and business. This duty has become all the more important at a time when governments are restricting the flow of information. At such times, broadcast and print journalists must redouble their efforts to use freedom-of-information laws to obtain public documents and help the public appreciate the value of such laws. This workshop is intended to help those journalists at small- to medium-sized news organizations – and those in bureaus of larger organizations – to learn the investigative skills that keep government and business accountable and to produce enterprising and informative stories. Coordinator: David Donald, training director, Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Moderator: Brant Houston, executive director, IRE Presenters: Brant Houston; David Donald; James Grimaldi, investigative reporter, The Washington Post; Sharon Chan, reporter, The Seattle Times Presented by Investigative Reporters and Editors To register for this Media Institute click here.
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Honolulu Room	MEDIA INSTITUTE: FAULT LINES: DIVERSIFY SOURCES AND ENRICH COVERAGE Journalists struggle, and often fail, to capture the complexity of American life. The Fault Lines framework is based on the late Robert C. Maynard's belief that the five fault lines of race, class, gender, generation and geography are the most enduring forces shaping lives, experiences and social tensions. Fault Lines emphasizes discussion of often highly charged issues with the goal of understanding, not necessarily agreeing, allowing for honest discussion within newsrooms, helping the news organization’s – and its audience’s – diversity to be reflected in coverage. Participants apply Fault Lines to exercises designed to energize coverage with fresh voices and perspectives. Coordinator & Moderator: Evelyn Hsu, Media Academy program director, The Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education Presenter: Lauraine Miller, diversity trainer, The Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education Presented by the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education. To register for this Media Institute click here.
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Honolulu Room	MEDIA INSTITUTE: GREAT STORYTELLING AND GOOD ETHICAL DECISIONS It is essential to connect excellent journalism with ethnical journalism. Poynter helps journalists develop and improve their craft skills, including everything from interviewing, reporting, writing and photography to making sound ethical decisions. This session involves a highly interactive discussion that uses print, broadcast and online examples of both remarkable journalism and ethical meltdowns. Participants will get proven, practical methods for improving your storytelling and making good ethical decisions. Coordinators: Aly Colon, reporting, writing and editing group leader, The Poynter Institute; Bob Steele, Nelson Poynter scholar for journalism values, The Poynter Institute Presenters: Aly Colon; Bob Steele; Tom Huang, features editor, The Dallas Morning News Presented by The Poynter Institute. To register for this Media Institute click here.
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Ewa Room	PHOTO SHOOTOUT: HIT THE BEACH The theme of this year’s photo competition is based on the belief that anything goes on the beach. The first-place winner’s name will be inscribed on the national Dith Pran Trophy, named in honor of the AAJA member and New York Times photographer whose life as a survivor of the Cambodian holocaust was portrayed in the movie “The Killing Fields.” During the meeting, you’ll get ground rules and the deadline for the live digital photo contest. Top prize will be a Canon digital camera. Coordinator: Paul Sakuma, staff photographer, Associated Press Moderator: Gregory Yamamoto, staff photographer, The Honolulu Advertiser Sponsored by Knight Ridder
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Ewa Room	SILENT PHOTO AUCTION MEETING Looking for great photography to hang on your wall? AAJA photographers will be auctioning off some of their works during the Silent Auction on Friday night. This session will be a production meeting to plan the photos of the Silent Auction. Proceeds help fund AAJA scholarships, internships and other national programs. The photographs will be on display in the Photo Room daily. Coordinator: Paul Sakuma, staff photographer, Associated Press Presenter: Corky Lee, freelance photographer
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Off Site	EDUCATIONAL TOUR: FILIPINO COMMUNITY CENTER For more information or to sign up for other Educational Tours, email Albert Lee at AlbertL@aaja.org.
noon - 4 p.m. Off Site	EDUCATIONAL TOUR: PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER Learn how the agency that is charged with warning the U.S. and other countries around the Pacific Ocean about deadly tsunamis does its job. The center in Ewa Beach gathers information from seismographs throughout the world and can issue a watch or a warning within minutes of a major earthquake. Since the deadly Dec. 26, 2004 tsunami, the center is now a model for Indian Ocean countries setting up their own warning centers. Pre-registration required. Coordinator: Lucy Young Oda, assistant managing editor, Honolulu Star-Bulletin Co-sponsored by Honolulu Star-Bulletin To sign up for this Educational Tour, email Albert Lee at AlbertL@aaja.org.
Time TBA Off Site	EDUCATIONAL TOUR: PACIFIC COMMAND / ARIZONA MEMORIAL Take a behind the scenes tour of the Arizona Memorial and receive a military briefing at the Pacific Command, the headquarters for the largest military command in the world. In the morning, we'll visit the Arizona Memorial and National Park Service staff will take us below the visitor's center to areas that are normally off-limits to the general public to see why the visitor's center is sinking and what the plans are to rebuild the center. We'll also get a briefing on plans for the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the attack in December. In the afternoon, we will go to Camp Smith for a briefing on U.S. forces and security issues in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Co-sponsored by Honolulu Star-Bulletin To sign up for this Educational Tour, email Albert Lee at AlbertL@aaja.org.
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki 'Iao Needle/'Akaka Falls Rooms	STUDENT NIGHT Students are welcome to the only convention event designed exclusively for students. At Student Night, working journalists and experts in the industry will share what it takes to really land that job after graduation. You'll also find out what recruiters look for, how to apply for that all-important internship or job and what you can do now to be a college standout. Come prepared with questions that you can't get answers to in J-School. For students and invited guests only. Coordinators: Janet Cho, business reporter, The Plain Dealer; Shauna Goya, copy editor, The Honolulu Advertiser. Co-sponsored by University of Hawaii School of Communications
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Walalua Room	EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM RECEPTION A private reception for sponsors and graduates of AAJA's Executive Leadership Program, and other invited guests. Sponsored by Harrah’s Entertainment
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Honolulu Room	NEWCOMERS' ORIENTATION So many choices. So little time. If this is your first convention or you are new to AAJA, come meet AAJA members and find out their tips on how to navigate through everything from the workshops to the late-night events. Coordinator: Catherine Toth, staff writer, The Honolulu Advertiser
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Honolulu Academy of Arts	OPENING RECEPTION The convention formally begins with a Hawaiian-style celebration at this historic site, Hawai'i's premier arts institution and one of the finest museums in the country. Enjoy Pacific Rim island cuisine and live music while mingling with journalism colleagues, long-time friends and new acquaintances in the grand atmosphere of this private facility. Special guests include Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann. GETTING THERE: Buses to the Opening Reception will depart beginning at 6:30 p.m. from the bus depot at the Sheraton Waikiki located near the hotel's parking garage. Sponsored by The Honolulu Advertiser. Coordinator: Chris Kanemura, online content manager, The Honolulu Advertiser

8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
Ballroom Foyer

REGISTRATION

9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
O'ahu Room

MEDIA INSTITUTE: HIGH-INTENSITY BUSINESS COVERAGE

This workshop lays the groundwork for quality business journalism, from understanding financial documents to covering private companies. A financial expert spends the morning teaching attendees how to scrutinize SEC filings, including the annual report’s income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement, line by line. A group exercise requires attendees to write an earnings story from one of those financial statements. The afternoon begins with a session providing resources to better cover private companies. Another session unearths business story ideas beyond a traditional business beat, while a second group exercise leads attendees into a discussion about ethics in business coverage.

Coordinator & Moderator: Vandana Sinha, project manager and associate web editor

Presenters: Byron Acohido, technology reporter, USA Today; Michelle Leder, editor, Footnoted.org; Sandra Oshiro, assistant managing editor, The Honolulu Advertiser; Vandana Sinha

Presented by Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism at the American Press Institute

To register for this Media Institute click here.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
Kahuku Room

MEDIA INSTITUTE: BETTER WATCHDOG WORKSHOP

A crucial duty of a journalist is to serve the public interest by acting as a watchdog on government and business. This duty has become all the more important at a time when governments are restricting the flow of information. At such times, broadcast and print journalists must redouble their efforts to use freedom-of-information laws to obtain public documents and help the public appreciate the value of such laws. This workshop is intended to help those journalists at small- to medium-sized news organizations – and those in bureaus of larger organizations – to learn the investigative skills that keep government and business accountable and to produce enterprising and informative stories.

Coordinator: David Donald, training director, Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE)

Moderator: Brant Houston, executive director, IRE

Presenters: Brant Houston; David Donald; James Grimaldi, investigative reporter, The Washington Post; Sharon Chan, reporter, The Seattle Times

Presented by Investigative Reporters and Editors

To register for this Media Institute click here.

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
Honolulu Room

MEDIA INSTITUTE: FAULT LINES: DIVERSIFY SOURCES AND ENRICH COVERAGE

Journalists struggle, and often fail, to capture the complexity of American life. The Fault Lines framework is based on the late Robert C. Maynard's belief that the five fault lines of race, class, gender, generation and geography are the most enduring forces shaping lives, experiences and social tensions. Fault Lines emphasizes discussion of often highly charged issues with the goal of understanding, not necessarily agreeing, allowing for honest discussion within newsrooms, helping the news organization’s – and its audience’s – diversity to be reflected in coverage. Participants apply Fault Lines to exercises designed to energize coverage with fresh voices and perspectives.

Coordinator & Moderator: Evelyn Hsu, Media Academy program director, The Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education

Presenter: Lauraine Miller, diversity trainer, The Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education

Presented by the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education.

To register for this Media Institute click here.

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
Honolulu Room

MEDIA INSTITUTE: GREAT STORYTELLING AND GOOD ETHICAL DECISIONS

It is essential to connect excellent journalism with ethnical journalism. Poynter helps journalists develop and improve their craft skills, including everything from interviewing, reporting, writing and photography to making sound ethical decisions. This session involves a highly interactive discussion that uses print, broadcast and online examples of both remarkable journalism and ethical meltdowns. Participants will get proven, practical methods for improving your storytelling and making good ethical decisions.

Coordinators: Aly Colon, reporting, writing and editing group leader, The Poynter Institute; Bob Steele, Nelson Poynter scholar for journalism values, The Poynter Institute

Presenters: Aly Colon; Bob Steele; Tom Huang, features editor, The Dallas Morning News

Presented by The Poynter Institute.

To register for this Media Institute click here.

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
Ewa Room

PHOTO SHOOTOUT: HIT THE BEACH

The theme of this year’s photo competition is based on the belief that anything goes on the beach. The first-place winner’s name will be inscribed on the national Dith Pran Trophy, named in honor of the AAJA member and New York Times photographer whose life as a survivor of the Cambodian holocaust was portrayed in the movie “The Killing Fields.” During the meeting, you’ll get ground rules and the deadline for the live digital photo contest. Top prize will be a Canon digital camera.

Coordinator: Paul Sakuma, staff photographer, Associated Press

Moderator: Gregory Yamamoto, staff photographer, The Honolulu Advertiser

Sponsored by Knight Ridder

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
Ewa Room

SILENT PHOTO AUCTION MEETING

Looking for great photography to hang on your wall? AAJA photographers will be auctioning off some of their works during the Silent Auction on Friday night. This session will be a production meeting to plan the photos of the Silent Auction. Proceeds help fund AAJA scholarships, internships and other national programs. The photographs will be on display in the Photo Room daily.

Coordinator: Paul Sakuma, staff photographer, Associated Press

Presenter: Corky Lee, freelance photographer

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Off Site

EDUCATIONAL TOUR: FILIPINO COMMUNITY CENTER

For more information or to sign up for other Educational Tours, email Albert Lee at AlbertL@aaja.org.

noon - 4 p.m.

Off Site

EDUCATIONAL TOUR: PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER

Learn how the agency that is charged with warning the U.S. and other countries around the Pacific Ocean about deadly tsunamis does its job. The center in Ewa Beach gathers information from seismographs throughout the world and can issue a watch or a warning within minutes of a major earthquake. Since the deadly Dec. 26, 2004 tsunami, the center is now a model for Indian Ocean countries setting up their own warning centers. Pre-registration required.

Coordinator: Lucy Young Oda, assistant managing editor, Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Co-sponsored by Honolulu Star-Bulletin

To sign up for this Educational Tour, email Albert Lee at AlbertL@aaja.org.

Time TBA

Off Site

EDUCATIONAL TOUR: PACIFIC COMMAND / ARIZONA MEMORIAL

Take a behind the scenes tour of the Arizona Memorial and receive a military briefing at the Pacific Command, the headquarters for the largest military command in the world. In the morning, we'll visit the Arizona Memorial and National Park Service staff will take us below the visitor's center to areas that are normally off-limits to the general public to see why the visitor's center is sinking and what the plans are to rebuild the center. We'll also get a briefing on plans for the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the attack in December. In the afternoon, we will go to Camp Smith for a briefing on U.S. forces and security issues in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

Co-sponsored by Honolulu Star-Bulletin

To sign up for this Educational Tour, email Albert Lee at AlbertL@aaja.org.

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
'Iao Needle/'Akaka Falls Rooms

STUDENT NIGHT

Students are welcome to the only convention event designed exclusively for students. At Student Night, working journalists and experts in the industry will share what it takes to really land that job after graduation. You'll also find out what recruiters look for, how to apply for that all-important internship or job and what you can do now to be a college standout. Come prepared with questions that you can't get answers to in J-School. For students and invited guests only.

Coordinators: Janet Cho, business reporter, The Plain Dealer; Shauna Goya, copy editor, The Honolulu Advertiser.

Co-sponsored by University of Hawaii School of Communications

5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
Walalua Room

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM RECEPTION

A private reception for sponsors and graduates of AAJA's Executive Leadership Program, and other invited guests.

Sponsored by Harrah’s Entertainment

6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
Honolulu Room

NEWCOMERS' ORIENTATION

So many choices. So little time. If this is your first convention or you are new to AAJA, come meet AAJA members and find out their tips on how to navigate through everything from the workshops to the late-night events.

Coordinator: Catherine Toth, staff writer, The Honolulu Advertiser

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Honolulu Academy of Arts

OPENING RECEPTION

The convention formally begins with a Hawaiian-style celebration at this historic site, Hawai'i's premier arts institution and one of the finest museums in the country. Enjoy Pacific Rim island cuisine and live music while mingling with journalism colleagues, long-time friends and new acquaintances in the grand atmosphere of this private facility. Special guests include Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann. GETTING THERE: Buses to the Opening Reception will depart beginning at 6:30 p.m. from the bus depot at the Sheraton Waikiki located near the hotel's parking garage.

Sponsored by The Honolulu Advertiser.

Coordinator: Chris Kanemura, online content manager, The Honolulu Advertiser

Wednesday, June 21

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