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2005-2006
ACES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
(Terms of those elected this year begin May 23, 2005.)
OFFICERS
President
John E. McIntyre, The Baltimore Sun
Vice President/Membership
Zoe Cabaniss Friloux, Rocky Mountain News
Vice President/Conferences
Deirdre Goebel Edgar, Portland Oregonian
Secretary
Jeff Pierron, The Columbus Dispatch
Treasurer
Neil Holdway, Daily Herald, suburban Chicago
BOARD MEMBERS
Douglas Backstrom, The Miami Herald
Sue Blair, TIME magazine (retired)
William Chronister, Columbus Dispatch
William G. Connolly, The New York Times (retired)
Paula Devlin, New Orleans Times-Picayune
Melissa McCoy, Los Angeles Times
Teresa Schmedding, Daily Herald, suburban Chicago
Naomi Seldin, Albany (N.Y.) Times Union
David Sullivan, Philadelphia Inquirer
Chris Wienandt, Dallas Morning News
All terms expire in 2007 except for Backstrom, Blair, Chronister and Seldin, whose
terms expire in 2006.Chronister and Seldin are filling the unexpired board terms
of newly elected officers Edgar and Friloux.
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UPDATE: McIntyre resigns as president,
replaced by Wienandt; Toole appointed to board. Click here for
the story.
Four
newcomers will join the ACES Executive Committee as a result of the 2005 election.
Neil Holdway (Daily Herald, suburban Chicago), Paula
Devlin (New Orleans Times-Picayune) and David Sullivan (Philadelphia Inquirer) were
elected to seats on the committee, and Naomi Seldin (Albany, N.Y., Times Union) was
appointed to fill the unexpired term of a board member who was elected to an officer
seat.
Holdway ran unopposed for treasurer. Devlin and
Sullivan were among the six candidates elected in a 13-way race for board seats.
The other four winners in the board race were two
current officers, Melissa McCoy (Los Angeles Times) and Chris Wienandt (Dallas Morning
News), and two board incumbents, William G. Connolly (New York Times, retired) and
Teresa Schmedding (Daily Herald, suburban Chicago).
All five officer seats were up for election. In
the only contested race, Zoe Cabaniss Friloux (Rocky Mountain News) defeated fellow
board incumbent Scott Toole (Easton, Pa., Express-Times) to succeed McCoy as vice
president/membership.
Another board incumbent, Deirdre Edgar (Portland
Oregonian), was unopposed in winning election as Wienandt's successor as vice president/conferences.
Holdway will replace Carrie Camillo (Washington Post) as treasurer after Camillo
decided not to seek re-election.
Running unopposed for the other two officer seats
were two incumbents, President John E. McIntyre (Baltimore Sun) and Secretary Jeff
Pierron (Columbus Dispatch).
Because Edgar and Friloux have one year remaining
on their board terms, the Executive Committee appointed the seventh- and eighth-leading
vote-getters in the board race -- incumbent William Chronister (Columbus Dispatch)
and Seldin -- to serve out the unexpired terms. All other terms are two years.
More than 150 ACES members voted in the election,
which ended March 14 and was open to all full members. Results were announced at
the opening plenary of the Hollywood conference. Terms begin May 23.
Board incumbents Douglas Backstrom (Miami Herald)
and Sue Blair (TIME magazine, retired) were not up for election because they were
elected to two-year terms in 2004.
In addition to Camillo and Toole, others leaving
the Executive Committee are two board members who did not seek re-election, Hank
Glamann (trainer and consultant) and Kathy Schenck (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel).
Here's a look at this year's winning candidates:
PRESIDENT:
John E. McIntyre
CURRENT JOB: Assistant managing editor of The Baltimore Sun's copy desk, supervising
37 journalists who edit news, business and features. Instructor in copy editing at
Loyola College.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO ACES: John, an ACES charter member and two-term president,
has been vice president of membership and has presented seminars at all of the national
conferences. He represents the society in the industry and serves as its chief spokesman
and fund-raiser. He oversaw development of the programs for the Louisville, Houston
and Hollywood conferences.
QUALIFICATIONS: John is a nationally known evangelist for copy editors and
the work they do. His editing acumen, knowledge of ACES, and his contacts throughout
the newspaper industry make him the best candidate to lead the organization in making
the world a better place for copy editors.
VISION FOR ACES: "In the past year, the society has seen the development
of robust regional chapters and the beginning of an educational foundation. I hope
to see the society move toward more effective fund raising and the appointment of
an executive director to oversee routine operations. I will seek opportunities to
stress the crucial importance of editing at a time when financial pressures tempt
top editors to skimp on it."
VICE PRESIDENT/CONFERENCES:
Deirdre Goebel Edgar
CURRENT JOB: Assistant copy desk chief, The Oregonian. Edgar helps supervise
35 news copy editors and is in charge of the night desk.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO ACES: Edgar is a two-term member of the Executive Committee,
a member of the conference committee and has been co-editor of the ACES newsletter
for three years. She has attended seven consecutive conferences, presenting sessions,
helping with organization and coordinating coverage for the Web site and newsletter.
QUALIFICATIONS: Edgar helped plan the Long Beach, Chicago and Houston conferences
and led the effort to bring the 2005 conference to Hollywood. She scouted hotels
for the Hollywood conference and was involved with hotel contract negotiations for
Hollywood and the 2006 Cleveland conferences as well as site selections for future
years.
VISION FOR ACES: "I believe that ACES should reach more copy editors
across the country through a regular schedule of regional workshops. At national
conferences, I would like to see more targeted session modules, such as the series
in Houston on editing fundamentals, and more offerings for non-newspaper copy editors.
I would like for fund-raising to be conducted consistently throughout the year, not
just in the months before the national conference."
VICE PRESIDENT/MEMBERSHIP:
Zoe Cabaniss Friloux
CURRENT JOB: Presentation desk editor, Rocky Mountain News in Denver. Rims,
slots and proofs stories for metro and wire pages, including fact-checking and headline
and caption writing.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO ACES: Friloux has served as a presenter and volunteer at
various conferences and has been a frequent contributor to the newsletter. As administrator
of the jobs board, she has raised ACES' profile with hiring editors around the country.
On the Executive Committee, she has helped improve offerings at the national conference.
QUALIFICATIONS: Friloux's extensive experience in ACES and career at newspapers
of various sizes around the country give her a unique perspective on how ACES can
best serve its membership. Her work as both a copy editor and page designer allows
her to relate well to members who do both jobs.
VISION FOR ACES: Friloux sees ACES' membership vice president as having two
key responsibilities: increasing membership and enhancing member benefits. Outreach
is key to building the group. Areas on which she will focus include chapter building
(both professional and campus), regional workshops and cooperation with state press
and other groups. Additional benefits for members will include expanded newsletter
and Web features. She also will work to strengthen ACES’ reciprocity arrangement
with the Society for News Design.
TREASURER:
Neil Holdway
CURRENT JOB: Assistant news editor of the Daily Herald in suburban Chicago.
Second-in-command of news copy desk, overseeing Section 1 inside pages and supervising
about 10 copy editors.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO ACES: Has served as co-editor of ACES' newsletter for more
than a year. Helped host the ACES national conference in Chicago. Helped organize
the ACES Midwest Chapter and its first workshop, and serves on its steering committee.
Has presented at four national conferences and two regional workshops.
QUALIFICATIONS: "For one, I actually like math. I have experience bookkeeping
for a small business, each year completing income tax returns and often even enjoying
it. I also have experience working with spreadsheets to prepare financial reports,
including the copy desk budget."
VISION FOR ACES: "ACES has made so much progress each year it has existed.
Most recently, it has begun offering new membership deals, a bigger and better headline
contest, and flexible national conference pricing plans. Meanwhile, new regional
chapters are emerging. I envision helping ACES continue to diversify its training
offerings, such as at the national conference. And I see ACES reaching out to more
copy editors nationwide, especially at small newspapers, through new, innovative
publicity campaigns."
SECRETARY:
Jeff Pierron
CURRENT JOB: Assistant news editor, The Columbus Dispatch. Helps supervise
15 copy editors and oversees the Metro & State section.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO ACES: ACES secretary since 2003. Primary duties are organizing
elections and compiling minutes. Led efforts to attract more candidates and increase
voter participation. Regularly updates ACES Web site. Coordinated online coverage
of past three conferences. Recently updated ACES CD. Co-founder of Ohio chapter,
helping organize five annual workshops. ACES lifetime member.
QUALIFICATIONS: A firm belief in ACES' mission and tireless dedication in
promoting it. Has spent most of his 25-year career in the editing trenches, mostly
at small papers. That experience and his work at the chapter level help Pierron understand
the needs of members and nonmembers from publications large and small.
VISION FOR ACES: "We should stick to the ideals that have made ACES the
leading voice for the craft while finding innovative ways to increase membership
and better serve copy editors year-round. I will work toward growth in regional activities,
an expanded Web site with members-only areas, more ACES recognition of editing excellence,
and greater cooperation with other journalism groups -- including reciprocal discounts
for training. ACES must remain fiscally prudent and keep dues and registrations affordable."
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BOARD:
William T. Chronister
CURRENT JOB: Edit stories on deadline, write headlines, cutlines, etc. for
The Columbus Dispatch. Backup slot.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO ACES: Rewrote bylaws governing chapters. Oversaw creation
or rebirth of four professional chapters and creation of three college chapters.
Represented ACES as speaker twice, and spoke at national and chapter conferences.
Led ACES/Florida to first conference. Helped the Poynter Institute create its advanced
copy editing seminar.
QUALIFICATIONS: "I am focused on helping ACES grow so it represents all
levels and types of copy editors. I emphasize chapters because I believe growth comes
first at the grass-roots level. I also intend to increase efforts to attract college-level
interest in our work."
VISION FOR ACES: "Continued growth, with increased awareness of all members
and prospective members."
William G. "Bill" Connolly
CURRENT JOB: Senior editor, The New York Times (retired). Still active in
recruiting and training for The Times and as a consultant on editing to other papers.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO ACES: Connolly has served multiple terms on the Executive
Committee and is on the board of the ACES Education Fund, in whose creation he played
a pivotal role and whose character he is working to shape. His conference presentations
are consistently oversubscribed. He has been particularly active in programs for
students.
QUALIFICATIONS: When Connolly first lent his estimable name to the cause of
ACES, the infant society gained instant credibility -- and a fast friend. His dedication
has never wavered. Connolly’s depth of experience in unmatched, as is the wise counsel
that he has consistently provided to his colleagues on the board.
VISION FOR ACES: Continued growth in existing programs (the national conference,
regional chapters, newsletter, etc.). A stronger ACES Education Fund, working toward
the day when it can underwrite scholarship and other programs without support from
ACES. A campaign to develop a widespread appreciation for the importance of copy
editing. The development of new ways to recognize outstanding copy editors. An effort
to offer more training opportunities, especially for copy editors at smaller publications.
Paula Devlin
CURRENT JOB: Copy desk chief of The Times-Picayune in New Orleans. Oversees
a desk of 30. In charge of staffing, training, scheduling and nightly supervision
of the copy-editing operation.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO ACES: Paula became involved with ACES at the second national
conference and hasn't missed one since. She has been a presenter for four years and
has worked the registration desk and the auction. Her newsletter contributions include
an account of the Wall Street Journal copy desk’s struggles after Sept. 11, 2001.
QUALIFICATIONS: During her 18-year Times-Picayune career, Paula has worn
many hats, from rim editor to slot editor to Page One editor, plus a stint as special-projects
copy editor. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from Louisiana
State University, and has taught journalism at a New Orleans university.
VISION FOR ACES: "My desire to serve revolves around one simple fact:
ACES provides the greatest opportunity for copy editors to share the high level of
professionalism with which we go about making sure our newspapers are accurate and
interesting, and our unwavering dedication to craft. One of my priorities would be
to continue to expand membership and conference participation. I would also like
to explore opportunities for using our scholarship program to enhance our organization’s
diversity."
Melissa McCoy
CURRENT JOB: Assistant managing editor of copy desks, Los Angeles Times.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO ACES: As the vice president for membership, and before that
an executive committee member, Melissa has remained dedicated to ACES' core mission
-- helping copy editors raise their standing in the profession through training opportunities
and access to industry leaders.
QUALIFICATIONS: "I believe that I am well-qualified to continue my work
for the society by helping make clear to industry leaders the vital role that copy
desks play in every newsroom."
VISION FOR ACES: "I would like to continue the push I started as vice
president for membership to increase our numbers and provide more benefits to those
who join (and especially to those who stay). We need to reach more student journalists,
more professors and more industry leaders. We’ve made great strides in all of these
areas, but we can do more."
Teresa M. Schmedding
CURRENT JOB: News editor of the Daily Herald in suburban Chicago. Oversees
40 copy editors on night, business, day and feature desks.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO ACES: Teresa helped organize the 2003 national conference
in Chicago as well as the Midwest chapter and first regional conference later that
year. She has conducted training sessions at the past five national conferences and
at a recent Mid-America Press Institute conference co-sponsored by ACES. Since being
elected to the board, Teresa has overseen ACES merchandise operations and served
on the conference committee helping select speakers and explore future sites.
QUALIFICATIONS: Teresa understands ACES and its needs, is tireless in her
work for the society, exudes contagious enthusiasm and gets things done. Without
her there would be no Midwest chapter. ACES needs a dynamo like Teresa.
VISION FOR ACES: "ACES needs to find more ways to offer benefits to their
members beyond the national conference. The headline contest and scholarships are
an excellent start. The board now should focus on more regional chapters and conferences
so training is more accessible to members. ACES also needs to finalize a professional
fund-raising strategy to ensure the continued health of the organization and to fund
new initiatives."
Naomi Seldin
CURRENT JOB: Copy editor at The Times Union in Albany, N.Y., where she works
on the rim and as a slot, wire editor and paginator.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO ACES: She has held leadership roles in the headline contest
for four years -- two years as contest coordinator, one year as a member of the contest
committee and now as chairwoman. She has attended four of the last five ACES conferences
and moderated the rim editors' forum at the Chicago meeting.
QUALIFICATIONS: Naomi has four years of experience in organizing the headline
contest and has been energetic in helping to increase its visibility. She is interested
in reaching out to other young copy editors and to journalism students who might
consider copy editing careers. She sees them as the future of ACES.
VISION FOR ACES: Naomi believes that ACES has done a fine job of promoting
the work of copy editors and increasing their training and networking opportunities
through national and regional conferences. But she hopes the society can start a
mentoring program to help journalism students and copy editors at smaller publications
advance their careers.
David Sullivan
CURRENT JOB: Assistant managing editor/copy desks, in charge of copy editing
of all content of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Supervises 71 full- and part-time editors.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO ACES: Co-organizer of Northeast regional conference in 2004.
Presenter at all national conferences since Baltimore except Long Beach. Sullivan
has attended all national conferences since Dallas except Long Beach. He did a regional
membership drive about six years ago.
QUALIFICATIONS: David exhibits a consistent commitment to ACES causes
and programs. He was instrumental in the organization and ultimately the success
of the first Northeast regional conference. He is a consummate professional and is
always seeking ways to improve the lot of copy editors.
VISION FOR ACES: "With content increasingly provided in non-traditional
ways, ACES must help copy editors to be intimately involved -- as editors, not processors
-- in all platforms and support their role. We need to constantly emphasize copy
editors' importance through work with other journalistic organizations and universities.
Train our members not just as editors, but as newsroom leaders who will promote the
importance of copy editing. And in a business that increasingly relies on metrics,
consider whether ACES could recommend quantitative standards to support excellent
copy editing."
Chris Wienandt
CURRENT JOB: Business News copy desk chief of the Dallas Morning News. Supervises
12-member copy desk.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO ACES: Charter member of ACES; presenter at seven ACES conferences;
two-term conference vice president and previous board member; local organizer of
1999 Dallas conference.
QUALIFICATIONS: More than 25 years' experience in journalism, primarily in
copy editing; knowledge of ACES issues since its founding as member, board member
and officer; determination to see ACES take the next step into evolution -- becoming
a true force for the improvement of copy editors' lot at papers of all sizes.
VISION FOR ACES: "ACES needs to expand its offerings to members who
cannot attend the national conference by organizing an annual series of regional
conferences. We also need to raise the group's profile among industry leaders and
executives, explore cooperative with other journalism organizations, and initiate
a new survey assessing the state of copy editors and copy editing today -- an update
of the ASNE studies that prompted ACES' formation."
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