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ACLU questions FAMU’s band on student groups

By Rachel Kaylor, on February 7th, 2012%

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida is criticizing Florida A&M University’s decision to cancel a summer band camp and block students from joining clubs during a hazing investigation.

State ACLU executive director Howard Simon says the move violates students’ first amendment rights. He’s made a public records request to school President James Ammons for . . . → Read More: ACLU questions FAMU’s band on student groups

November board meeting minutes

By Lydia Harvey, on December 7th, 2011%

Board Meeting, Nov. 1, 2011
Tallahassee Democrat

Present: Cory Lancaster, Mike Connelly, Jim Baltzelle, Mc Nelly Torres, Bob Gabordi, David Carlson, Dean Ridings, Gil Thelen

On the phone: Mark Russell, Rick Hirsch, Manny Garcia, Tony Fins, Mike Wilson, Chris Porter, Dennis Durkee, Frank Denton

Also present: Sam Morley, Sandy D’Alemberte, Patsy Palmer

Meeting called to order by President . . . → Read More: November board meeting minutes

Minutes from June 30, 2011, board meeting in St. Pete

By Patty Cox, on August 17th, 2011%

Present: Jim Baltzelle, president; Cory Lancaster, vice president; Patty Cox, secretary-treasurer; Rick Hirsch, past president; Gil Thelen, executive director; Mark Russell, Chris Porter, Frank Denton, Terry Eberle, Mike Connelly, Manny Garcia, Barbara Petersen, Larry Sullivan, Bob Gabordi, Dave Carlson. On the phone: Tony Fins.

Baltzelle called the meeting to order at 8:36 a.m. He introduced and welcomed . . . → Read More: Minutes from June 30, 2011, board meeting in St. Pete

News-Journal’s Lancaster takes over FSNE presidency

By Patty Cox, on July 1st, 2011%

Florida Society of News Editors swore in Cory Lancaster, managing editor of the Daytona Beach News-Journal, as the organization’s new president at FSNE’s annual meeting July 1 in St. Petersburg.

The FSNE board elected Mark Russell, editor of the Orlando Sentinel, as its new secretary-treasurer. Patty Cox, managing editor/presentation of the St. Petersburg Times, became vice president.

Lancaster . . . → Read More: News-Journal’s Lancaster takes over FSNE presidency

Minutes from March 21, 2011, board meeting in Orlando

By Patty Cox, on April 8th, 2011%

Present: Jim Baltzelle, president; Cory Lancaster, vice president; Gil Thelen, executive director; Patty Cox, secretary-treasurer; Mark Russell, Tony Fins, Larry Sullivan, Sara Quinn, Mark Tomasik, Dave Carlson
On the phone: Rick Hirsch, Barbara Petersen.
Baltzelle called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.

Approval of minutes
The minutes from the January board meeting were approved.

New board member
Baltzelle introduced Frank Denton, . . . → Read More: Minutes from March 21, 2011, board meeting in Orlando

Highlights from Jan. 18, 2011, board meeting in Tallahassee

By Patty Cox, on January 28th, 2011%

Present: Jim Baltzelle, president; Gil Thelen, executive director; Patty Cox, treasurer; Rick Hirsch, past president; Mark Russell, Terry Eberle, Mike Connelly, Manny Garcia, Barbara Petersen, Larry Sullivan, Bob Gabordi, Barbara Petersen, Dave Carlson

On the phone: Tony Fins, Cory Lancaster, Sara Quinn, Mark Tomasik.

Baltzelle called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m.

Approval of September minutes
Minutes from the . . . → Read More: Highlights from Jan. 18, 2011, board meeting in Tallahassee

ACLU calls on Florida judges to ensure state foreclosure court proceedings are open to public

By Patty Cox, on November 15th, 2010%

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Florida and a coalition of journalistic and First Amendment organizations today delivered letters to two top judicial officials in Florida urging them to ensure that foreclosure court proceedings in the state are open to the public.

The letters, sent to Chief Justice Charles P. Canady of . . . → Read More: ACLU calls on Florida judges to ensure state foreclosure court proceedings are open to public

Highlights from Sept. 27, 2010, FSNE board meeting in Stuart

By Patty Cox, on September 30th, 2010%

Present: Jim Baltzelle, president; Cory Lancaster, vice president; Patty Cox, secretary-treasurer; Gil Thelen, executive director; Mark Russell, Terry Eberle, Mark Tomasik, Mike Connelly, Manny Garcia, Rick Hirsch.

On the phone: Tony Fins, Dave Carlson.

Absent: Bob Gabordi, Barbara Petersen, Dean Ridings, Sara Quinn, Larry Sullivan.

Baltzelle called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. Thelen introduced a guest, Fred . . . → Read More: Highlights from Sept. 27, 2010, FSNE board meeting in Stuart

Minutes from June 17, 2010, FSNE board meeting in Sarasota

By Martin Frobisher, on July 23rd, 2010%

Present: President Rick Hirsch, Vice President Jim Baltzelle, Treasurer Cory Lancaster, Patty Cox, Barbara Petersen, Mark Russell, Terry Eberle, Mark Tomasik, Mike Connelly, Bill McKeen, Sara Quinn, Manny Garcia, Dave Carlson.

On the phone: Antonio Fins.

Hirsch called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m.

Approval of April minutes

The minutes for the April board meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s report

Lancaster provided . . . → Read More: Minutes from June 17, 2010, FSNE board meeting in Sarasota

AP’s Baltzelle takes over FSNE presidency

By Rick Hirsch, on June 22nd, 2010%

Florida Society of News Editors swore in Associated Press Chief of Bureau Jim Baltzelle as the organization’s new president at FSNE’s annual meeting June 18 in Sarasota.

The FSNE board elected Patty Cox, St. Petersburg Times managing editor /presentation, as its new secretary-treasurer. Cory Lancaster, managing editor at the Daytona News-Journal, became vice president.

Baltzelle succeeds Rick Hirsch, . . . → Read More: AP’s Baltzelle takes over FSNE presidency

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