JTM Color-Full Future

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To plan a JTM gathering reaching out primarily to people of color in which people with diverse talents convene to invent new communication forms and partnerships, create new relationships and develop new possibilities for storytelling, journalism and communication.

Our goal is to nurture color-full, innovative projects by creating a collaborative space for sharing among digital pioneers.

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July 20 Meeting Notes

Submitted by PeggyHolman on Sat, 07/25/2009 - 10:05pm

Meeting Notes from July 20, 2009

NEXT CALL

Monday, August 3, 3:00-4:00p.m. PT/6:00-7:00pm ET,

Call in number: 218-339-4300, 934546

Next Agenda:

*  Location/date

*  Invitation

*  Name

*  Funding

*  Outreach

 

CALL SUMMARY

Attending:  Peggy Holman, Martin Reynolds, Mark Jones, Michelle Ferrier

 

Location/date

 

Michelle has confirmed interest from Elon University to host the gathering.  We can use the space, dorms, etc.  She will look at possible dates (late May/early June or early August). 

 

When Sybril returns from vacation, we hope she'll see what's possible at Belmont.

 

Other options are also welcome.

 

 

Invitation

Most of our discussion was about the invitation.  Some key aspects:

 

* making it more of an activist call to action

*  appealing to mainstream and entrepreneurial journalists who are interested in innovation -- creating something new is key.  Want to also attract those working for innovation in the existing framework. 

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July 6 Meeting Notes

Submitted by PeggyHolman on Sun, 07/12/2009 - 1:07pm

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June 22 Meeting Notes

Submitted by PeggyHolman on Thu, 06/25/2009 - 4:57pm

Friends,

Thanks for another productive call.  What follows:

*    Next meeting time
*    To do's -- including a request of everyone
*    Next agenda
*    Call summary
*    Call details

NEXT MEETING TIME

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Location, Location, Location

Submitted by Michelle Ferrier (not verified) on Sun, 07/05/2009 - 8:58am.

Sybril Bennett and I have chatted about criteria for selection. We may be able to keep costs down by hosting the conference at a college/university where we might use dormitories as lodging (after the spring semester ends). A good j-school program would help as having access to computers and equipment to prepare the pitch ideas is critical. Primarily, the location has to have a good mix of content and technology people willing to experiment together.

 

The goal is to find a quiet, thinking and creative space -- not a destination -- where folks will be distracted by surrounding entertainment. A crucible of sorts.

 

I would love to host this at Elon University (full disclosure;-)

 

Michelle Ferrier