Pre-registration for 2009 NABJ convention in Tampa ends tomorrow (July 1)

If you haven't already registered for the National Association of Black Journalists 2009 convention in Tampa, you have just a day or so until the registration rates rise with the close of pre-registration tomorrow!

Times are tough for journalists all over. But the NABJ convention offers one of journalism's largest jobs fairs, days of workshops offering new skills, loads of big names for networking opportunities and lots of recreational events once the day's work is done.

There may not be a better opportunity for communications or media professionals of any ethnicity to reinvent themselves or gain new skills -- especially if you already live in the Tampa Bay area.

Please take the time right now to register at www.NABJ.org; if you are a member of our local chapter and a member of the national organization, there are still significant discounts available. There are also sponsorship opportunities available for our Aug. 7 fundraising party at the Florida Aquarium, starring nationally known DJ Tom Joyner.

Here's more details:

Active NABJ Members attending Convention are eligible for complimentary:
-one-day Park Hopper passes to Walt Disney World (max. 4)
-one pass and 15% discount for up to 4 more at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

The Florida Aquarium and Tampa Zoo are also great family activities.

BEACHES:
- Clearwater Beach
- Ben T. Davis Beach.
Check them out at http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.floridasbeach.com

NIGHTLIFE
Channelside Bay Plaza (walking distance from Convention Center)
A great spot for movies, restaurants, shopping, nightlife and more!
http://www.facebook.com/l/;http://www.channelsidebayplaza.com

Ybor City has some of the hottest dance clubs, outdoor patio bars, martini bars, live jazz and much more. It is just a short ride away on the TECO trolley, which leaves from the Tampa Convention Center
http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.ybor.org

Register for the convention now, before the rates go up July 1!
http://www.facebook.com/l/;https://www.eshow2000.com/NABJ/registration_information.cfm

Eric Deggans
President, Tampa Bay Assoc. of Black Journalists
Chair, NABJ Media Monitoring Committee
TV/Media Critic, St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times
(727) 893-8521
www.TBABJ.com