National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Board of Directors Special Meeting
Thursday, July 6, 2023
2:00 p.m. PST/4:00 p.m CT/5:00 p.m. EST
I. Official Board Meeting Opening – President Yvette Cabrera
II. Roll Call- Secretary Blanca Rios
III. Minutes
- A. Approval of national board meeting minutes from June 4, 2023 meeting
- B. Approval of national board meeting minutes from July 6, 2023 meeting
IV. President’s Welcome -Yvette Cabrera
V. Convention Update – Interim COO Yaneth Guillen-Diaz
VI. Budget Overview – Financial Officer Marilyn Garateix
VII. Board Policies Guidebook Update/ Addition of Protocol and Etiquette:
Rules of engagement. – Vice President of Print Arelis Hernandez.
VIII. Strategic Plan and board committee updates
Strategic Plan Implementation Committee Chair Melissa Macaya
IX. Regional Director Updates
X. Student Report – Student Representative Brenda Elizondo.
XI. Executive Session
A. Contract matters
XII. Public Questions and Comments
A. Open for members to speak or share written comments
XIII. Presentation on palabra – Managing Editor Valeria Fernandez
XIV. New business
A. Next regular board meeting date: July 16, 2023 9 a.m. EST at Miami
Convention in Trade Room
XV. Closing Remarks and adjournment
If you are not attending the NAHJ 2023 Convention in Miami and would like to leave a message for the Board of Directors, please download the convention guide on the Guidebook app and head to the discussion tab.