Looking to Portland July 15-18, 2009
Members and friends of Alliance for Community Media will
converge for four days in Portland, Oregon to engage in discussion,
learning and debate Community
Media at the Crossroads.
Scholarships for the national conference were awarded to four western
region members: Elizabeth Swenson of Fort Bragg, CA; Kyle Johnson
of Gila, NM; Jean Gindreau of Los Alamos NM; and Stanley Ng of Palo
Alto, CA.
Reno to Host Fall Conference October 16-17, 2009
Sierra Nevada Community Access Television
will host the western regional conference, with a theme of "A
Civic Untion - Community Media and Emerging Technologies."
Expect sessions on community engagement, innovation in technology
and public policy partnering. Following the WAVE Reception and Awards,
attendees can experience the World Famous Dead Guy's Ball.
Scholarships
The ACM Western Region Board of Directors
awards four scholarships to the regional conference and encourages
all members to apply
if it will aid their participation.
Vendors
The Vendor
Trade Show this year will include special breakout sessions
on equipment, software and servicesin addition to the high-visibility
vendor area.
WAVE Video Festival
The regional board has queried its
WAVE participants and responded by expanding categories to best
reflect the work being produced in community media centers across
the region.
Apply early and often!
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