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SPJ's chapters are the backbone of the Society. Our local connection enables SPJ members to engage in a high level of journalism right in your own community. No matter where your career takes you — from journalism school to the first newsroom and beyond — SPJ is there to help you network in your local community; obtain valuable training from industry experts on the local, regional and national level; mentor young and upcoming journalists; and engage with other journalists nationwide on topics that are the foundation of our Democratic society — Freedom of Information and First Amendment rights. SPJ is empowered to fight for the protection of all journalists through the strong leadership and participation of its nearly 250 local chapters.

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2013 Spring Conferences: Recaps from around the country

— SPJ Recaps on Jux

SPJ Recaps on Storify:
— SPJ in Norfolk, Va. [Region 2]
— MediAtlanta [Region 3]
— #SPJ42013: Journalism ethics and innovation galore [Region 4]
— SPJ in St. Louis, April 26-27 [Regions 5 and 7]
— An onslaught of journalism pro tips: #SPJOxford [Region 12]

Additional Recaps from conference attendees
— #SPJ2: "How I nabbed my first job" session [Region 2]
— SPJ Region 4 Spring Conference — Dayton, Ohio [Region 4]
— The SPJ Region 12 conference storyline [Region 12]
— SPJ Region 9 Conference 2013 [Region 9]
— SPJ Region 8 Conference tweets [Region 8]
— SPJ Region 10 Regional Conference [Region 10]

Recaps: 2013 Spring Conferences

2013 Spring Conferences: Recaps from around the country

— SPJ Recaps on Jux

SPJ Recaps on Storify:
— SPJ in Norfolk, Va. [Region 2]
— MediAtlanta [Region 3]
— #SPJ42013: Journalism ethics and innovation galore [Region 4]
— SPJ in St. Louis, April 26-27 [Regions 5 and 7]
— An onslaught of journalism pro tips: #SPJOxford [Region 12]

Additional Recaps from conference attendees
— #SPJ2: "How I nabbed my first job" session [Region 2]
— SPJ Region 4 Spring Conference — Dayton, Ohio [Region 4]
— The SPJ Region 12 conference storyline [Region 12]
— SPJ Region 9 Conference 2013 [Region 9]
— SPJ Region 8 Conference tweets [Region 8]
— SPJ Region 10 Regional Conference [Region 10]
SPJ Chapter Grants: 2012-2013 Recipients

SPJ Chapter Grants: 2012-13 Recipients

SPJ believes in our chapters. So much, in fact, that during 2012-2013, we're giving select chapters up to $500 for an amazing program or event.

The following chapters received Chapter Grants to fund programs that will take place in 2012-2013. Read about the programs they have planned, and get a little inspiration for your chapter's next big event!
How to Start a Chapter

How to Start a Chapter

The Society of Professional Journalists is a professional organization. It is not honorary in nature, nor is it any longer a fraternity. In function and membership requirements it is concerned only with the field of journalism and the free flow of information to the public at large.

SPJ's professional chapter expansion policy establishes requirements that embrace the highest standards of professionalism. The professional chapter encourages and assists members in carrying out common objectives. It is through the chapter that individual members join in freedom of the press issues, learn of ethical problems and professional standards and enjoy fellowship of common purpose.

Before the Society's board of directors will consider chartering a new professional chapter of the Society, several requirements must be met and several steps taken. 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.
Updated: Find FOI in your state

Find FOI in your state

Get in touch with the Sunshine chair or chairs in your state and find FOI Centers, quotable sources, resources and more.

Related Links:
— Project Sunshine
— SPJ Local Connection: Find SPJ leaders in your area
— FOI Committee Blog
— More FOI Resources

Recaps: 2013 Spring Conferences

SPJ Recaps on Storify:
— SPJ in Norfolk, Va. [Region 2]
— MediAtlanta [Region 3]
— #SPJ42013: Journalism ethics and innovation galore [Region 4]
— SPJ in St. Louis, April 26-27 [Regions 5 and 7]
— An onslaught of journalism pro tips: #SPJOxford [Region 12]

2013 Spring Conferences: Recaps from around the country

SPJ Chapter Grants: 2012-13 Recipients

The following chapters received SPJ Chapter Grants to fund programs that will take place in 2012-2013. Read about the programs they have planned, and get a little inspiration for your chapter's next big event!

SPJ Chapter Grants: 2012-13 Recipients

SPJ believes in our chapters. So much, in fact, that during 2012-2013, we're giving select chapters up to $500 for an amazing program or event.

The following chapters received Chapter Grants to fund programs that will take place in 2012-2013. Read about the programs they have planned, and get a little inspiration for your chapter's next big event!

How to Start a Chapter

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.

How to Start a Chapter

The Society of Professional Journalists is a professional organization. It is not honorary in nature, nor is it any longer a fraternity. In function and membership requirements it is concerned only with the field of journalism and the free flow of information to the public at large.

SPJ's professional chapter expansion policy establishes requirements that embrace the highest standards of professionalism. The professional chapter encourages and assists members in carrying out common objectives. It is through the chapter that individual members join in freedom of the press issues, learn of ethical problems and professional standards and enjoy fellowship of common purpose.

Before the Society's board of directors will consider chartering a new professional chapter of the Society, several requirements must be met and several steps taken. 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.

Find FOI in your state

Get in touch with the Sunshine chair or chairs in your state and find FOI Centers, quotable sources, resources and more.

Find FOI in your state

Get in touch with the Sunshine chair or chairs in your state and find FOI Centers, quotable sources, resources and more.

Related Links:
— Project Sunshine
— SPJ Local Connection: Find SPJ leaders in your area
— FOI Committee Blog
— More FOI Resources