For SPJ student and professional chapters to be successful, they must do the right thing in the right way. The Ted Scripps Leadership Institute helps participants learn how to do just that by offering a mix of sessions focused on interpersonal and organizational leadership skills, as well as sound chapter management practices. Read all about the 2011 program, and apply by the end of day March 15 to participate.

— Program Home
— Schedule
— 2011 Highlights

The Leading Edge is a newsletter designed to provide chapter leaders and officers with the tools and information to help lead a chapter, grow and retain membership and improve and protect journalism in your communities.

Latest issue:
— December 1, 2011: Dues Increase

Archive:
— November 4, 2011: IRS Info
— October 31, 2011: New Chapter Requirements

Where chapters grow. Check out the SPJ's official membership blog. Latest entries:

– Feature on the Fifth: Gen J Shares Insights From Members
– Why I’m a Member: Two Reasons from SPJ President John Ensslin
– Giving thanks for SPJ
– Helping Journalists In Need
– Next SPJ Podcast All About Students
– SPJ Podcast Focuses on Professional Development
– SPJ Resources for Freelancers
– Programming Idea: SPJ at the Movies
– Drive Membership with Innovative Programming
– Your SPJ Membership

Grab a slice and let the pros dice. That's right, it's Slice 'n' Dice, a program that brings together students and professionals for networking, résumé critiques and grub. We've got everything you need in the "virtual" box, including directions, flyers and a sign up sheet. There are even some nifty table tents to spruce up the place. All you need to do is bring in the pros and order some pizza.

Also check out: Journalism Movie Night

About Programs in a Box

Is your campus chapter in need of a simple, cost efficient program to draw in members or just have fun? If so, we can help!

Because we understand that sometimes the clock just moves too fast and budgets are just too small, we've recently created Programs in a Box to help you implement a successful program with little planning and little cash.

Need help staying in touch with members after they join your chapter? Want to hear what other chapters are doing to keep members involved? This collection of resources, tips and templates can help.

Program Ideas for Chapters: SPJ’s chapters host an array of interactive, educational and fun programs that serve thousands of journalists of all experience levels and specialties each year. Take a look at these outstanding programs — and consider repeating them (or adding your own special twists to them) in your area.

Programs in a Box: Is your campus chapter in need of a simple, cost efficient program to draw in members or just have fun? If so, we can help! Because we understand that sometimes the clock just moves too fast and budgets are just too small, we've created Programs in a Box to help you implement a successful program with little planning and little cash.

Follow-up Scripts: Helpful scripts to use when following up with new members after three and six months.

Download valuable materials to assist in your SPJ leadership, including:

— High-resolution SPJ and other logos
— Printable SPJ Ethics Code materials
— Membership brochure and application
— Materials for chapter and national leaders, including training ideas, chapter leadership tips and more
— The most recent SPJ/SDX annual report

Follow this link to access everything.

Studio SPJ is a series of half-hour Internet radio programs devoted to journalists talking on topics of interest to other journalists. Guests will include authors and newsmakers. This companion blog will serve as your guide, and we will also use this space to celebrate and promote the best and most creative programs SPJ chapters are offering their members.

Latest entries:

– More Ethics Training Needed
– The Ethics of Freelancing
– Discussing the Occupy arrests of journalists
– Studio SPJ: National Practitioners Data Bank
– A surprise Pulitzer

Is your campus chapter in need of a simple, cost efficient program to draw in members or just have fun? If so, we can help!

Because we understand that sometimes the clock just moves too fast and budgets are just too small, we've recently created Programs in a Box to help you implement a successful program with little planning and little cash.

Our newest program: Slice 'n' Dice

Also check out: Journalism Movie Night

SPJ's chapters are the backbone of the Society. If you're interested in establishing or expanding an SPJ chapter, these guidelines will help get you started on either the professional or campus levels.

2011-12 campus and professional chapter annual report forms are available online.

Pro Chapters: Reports due June 1, 2012
— Guidelines and Submission Form

Campus Chapters: Reports due May 2, 2012
— Guidelines and Submission Form

If you have questions about the report, contact Linda Hall via e-mail or at 317/927-8000 ext. 203, or contact your regional director.