News and MediaNow accepting applications for open SPJA Board of Directors positionsAugust 16th, 2010 by SPJA in Board Communications, News and Information | No CommentsGood Afternoon, The SPJA Membership Committee would like to announce that we are currently taking applications for the open Board of Directors positions until August 20th (8/20/2010). If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and a cover letter to the Membership Committee at membershipcmte@spja.org by August 20th (8/20/2010). Please feel free to email the Membership Committee at membershipcmte@spja.org if you have any questions. Kind Regards, Open Meeting of the SPJA Board of Directors – 23 September 2009 @ 9:00pm – 9:45pm PDTSeptember 22nd, 2009 by SPJA in Board Communications | No CommentsOpen Meeting of the SPJA Board of Directors 23 September 2009 @ 9:00pm – 9:45pm PDT Our open meetings are designed to provide an open format in the hopes of fostering transparency with our fellow fans, peers and industry. The agendas for our public meetings are pre-arranged. However, after we have completed the agenda, the floor will be opened for a general Q&A session. If you would like to attend the meeting, we have 3 convenient ways for you to connect with us. You are welcome to be part of our studio audience, by joining us at our office @: You can also dial into the meeting, by dialing: 877-275-0955 ext 0407# • If you chose to dial in when you connect, please follow a few rules of courtesy: 1. If arriving before meeting start, please announce your name & if applicable, your title/affiliation Lastly, if you are unable to attend, and would like to forward a question, please email SPJA Chairman Marc Perez directly at: Chairman@SPJA.org. Do note that some questions might need to be answered at a later meeting or through more private communication. Membership Committee and Board of Director VacanciesSeptember 17th, 2009 by SPJA in News and Information | No CommentsDear SPJA Membership & Interested Individuals, The Membership Committee continues to accept resumes for the SPJA Board of Directors and the open seats on the SPJA Membership Committee. Those whom wish to apply for the Board of Directors must: Those whom wish to apply for the SPJA Membership Committee must: All resumes must be submitted to the SPJA Membership Committee at membershipcmte@spja.org. All candidates will be subject to interview process, all candidates that pass the interview process will be subject to to the election process as well. Thank You, Board Director Election ResultsSeptember 17th, 2009 by SPJA in News and Information | No CommentsDear SPJA Members, The Membership Committee is pleased to announce the results of the first SPJA Board of Directors election. We would like to thank all of the members who voted, your votes help keep this organization running Ms. Ruby Wang received 24 YES and 0 NO, by virtue of popular vote, is elected to the SPJA Board of Directors for the 2009-2011 term. Mr. Ross Johnson received 7 YES and 12 NO, by virtue of popular vote, he will unfortunately not return to the SPJA Board of Directors for the 2009-2011 term. We would also like to thank all candidates who applied, we look forward to starting the next round of Board interviews shortly. Thank You, The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation Announces New President and Chief Executive OfficerSeptember 8th, 2009 by SPJA in News and Information | No CommentsAnaheim, California (September 8, 2009) The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) announces Mr. Michael Lattanzio as President and Chief Executive Officer for the organization that oversees the nation’s largest Anime and Manga convention Anime Expo®. More information can be found on the website www.spja.org.
Read the rest of this entry » Board of Directors – Monthly Digest: August 2009September 1st, 2009 by SPJA in Board Communications | No CommentsIn an effort to continue to work on transparency and furthering our outreach, we’re posting a weekly digest of the things the Board of Directors have done, things that have happened and that we’re working on. So far, for the month of August 2009 the Board has:
Board of Directors – Monthly Digest: July 2009July 21st, 2009 by SPJA in Board Communications | No CommentsIn an effort to continue to work on transparency and furthering our outreach, we’re posting a weekly digest of the things the Board of Directors have done, things that have happened and that we’re working on. So far, for the month of July 2009 the Board has:
Anime Expo® 2009 Continues to Hold the Title of Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Event with a Record Number of Over 44,000 in AttendanceJuly 9th, 2009 by SPJA in News and Information | No CommentsNation’s Largest Anime and Manga Event Donates Over $29,000 From the SPJA Charity Auction to Benefit the Children of Children’s Hospital Orange County and Announces Next Year’s Convention Dates. LOS ANGELES, CA July 5, 2009 Once again, Anime Expo® dominates all other anime and manga conventions and holds the title of nation’s largest anime and manga event with over 44,000 unique attendees flowing into the halls of the Los Angeles Convention Center to attend the nation’s largest anime and manga convention, Anime Expo® 2009, from July 2 July 5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Anime Expo® 2009 Continues Strong into Day 4 as the Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga ConventionJuly 8th, 2009 by SPJA in News and Information | No CommentsOver 40,000+ Unique Attendees at the Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Event LOS ANGELES, CA – July 5, 2009 – Following yesterday evening’s standing-room only Masquerade Main Event (over 7,200 seats available), Anime Expo® 2009 continues strong with the today’s highly anticipated events including the Robot Chicken panel and the SPJA Charity Auction benefiting Children’s Hospital Orange County in addition to many other panels, screenings and activities. Over 40,000+ unique attendees have flowed into the halls of the Los Angeles Convention Center to attend the nation’s largest anime and manga convention, Anime Expo® 2009, from July 2 – July 5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. More information can be found at www.anime-expo.org. Over 45,000+ unique attendees are expected to attend this year’s convention and a incredible slate of fourteen (14) power-house Guests of Honors, 50+ Industry Guests, a full exhibit hall and 24 hours of pure anime fun! Attendees will have the time of their lives at this year’s highly anticipated event. Read the rest of this entry » |
