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JAWS is going to Texas.

Nestled in the beautiful hills of west Texas (not far from San Antonio) is the Tapatio Springs Resort, waiting for JAWS Fall Camp 2010. Camp dates: Oct. 22 - 24
YEE HA !
Time to roll up your selves and saddle up your ride. Join your JAWS colleagues Oct. 22-24 at the Tapatio Springs Resort in Boerne, Texas. JAWS Fall Symposium 2010 promises to be a wealth of practical learning and how-to tips to keep you ahead in the fluctuating world of journalism.
The program is shaping up and chairs Janet Vitt and Sharon Walsh see a real hands-on theme emerging this year. Some of the highlights for “Practical JAWS” include:
• Special guest and keynote speaker — Maria Hinojosa.
• The Shanahan Speaker will be Heidi Beirich, research director for the Southern Poverty Law Center.
• “Alchemy, Phase II” for women who are re-inventing themselves.
• A panel aimed at journalism educators and those who would like to teach.
• Building a portfolio career
• JAWS foodies are cooking up a session on food — the news that’s on everyone’s plate.
• Covering the Border.
• Techno Ideas to Steal.
Click here for more program details.
OTHER Important details:
Registration: Still only $265 — $250 if you register before Aug. 31. Click here for registration form.
Hotel: Tapatio Springs Resort
Special conference rate for JAWS: $94 for standard room (other rooms are available if you ask)
Reservation numbers: 800-999-3299 or 830-537-4611
ROOM RESERVATION DEADLINE is Sept. 21.
Have you renewed your membership for 2010?
Click here to renew your annual membership to JAWS and keep those connections fresh!
