Our Purpose: About AEJP
The Association of Editors of Jesuit Publications (AEJP) fosters communication among editors, writers, and others producing publications at Jesuit colleges, universities, high schools, province offices, and other ministries, who reach lay audiences with news and stories about the Society of Jesus, the people engaged in its ministries, and its mission.
Our Host:
Our sixth annual conference will take place at the University of San Francisco, July 14-16.
Our Schedule:
Saturday, July 13
12 pm: Check-in begins
5 pm: Mass at St. Ignatius Church on USF's campus followed by dinner at Spinnaker Restaurant (Van transportation will be provided).
Sunday, July 14
8-9 am: Breakfast at USF
9-10 am: Mass in chapel
10 am-12 pm: Tour of Ft. Point and/or Coit Tower w/stairway walk
12 pm: Lunch
1-2 pm: Opening Talk/Things Ignatian. Greg Goethals, SJ, and Rita O'Malley, codirectors of adult spirituality at St. Ignatius College Prep, will speak on how to define and disseminate the Jesuit mission and vision. Roundtable discussion to follow.
2:15-3:30 pm: On Writing
- Part I: San Francisco Chronicle columnist Ken Garcia with tips on how to write with passion and what makes an article compelling.
- Part II: Success Stories. Conference participants discuss the successes they have had in selling the Ignatian story and/or handling controversial issues (the role of women and laity in the Church, gay/straight alliance on campus, etc.).
3:45-4:45 pm: Meet by groups (high schools, province, university, other) to discuss what we would most like to do with our publications given unlimited budget, staffing, and support. What do I need help on?
5:30-6:30 pm: Cocktails at USF
7-9 pm: Dinner at St. Ignatius College Prep. After-dinner address by USF's Fr. Thomas Lucas, SJ, author of Saint, Site, and Sacred Strategy, a book on Ignatius's urban vision for the Society.
Monday, July 15
7-9 am: Breakfast
9-9:45 am: Digital Photography: Paul Totah and Chronicle photographer offer practical advice on what to buy, how to shoot digitally, how to manage the digital workflow, and how to proof images.
9:45-10:30 am: Doug Salin, an architectural photographer and parent of a St. Ignatius College Prep student, will offer advice on composing shots and cropping pics for publication.
10:50 am-12 pm: Do's and Don'ts for website design by USF designer Amy Fox.
12 pm-1 pm: Lunch
1-3:15 pm: Breakout sessions
- 1-2 pm: Print broker Paulette Bertrand, in charge of prepress operations for St. Croix Press, will discuss changes the printing industry has undergone in recent years, including direct-to-plate.
- 1-2 pm: Panel discussion on the eternal editorial office vs. the development office struggle.
- 2:15-3:15 pm: Repeat of the 1-2 PM sessions.
4:30-5:30 pm: Behind-the-scenes tour of the new PacBell Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.
5:30-7 pm: Dinner at MoMo's (across the street from PacBell)
7-10 pm: Giants baseball at PacBell
Tuesday, July 16
7-9 am: Breakfast
9-10:30 am: Graphics session: fundamentals of good design with USF's Dale Johnston.
10:50 am-12 pm: Breakout sessions
- Hands-on Photoshop session in computer lab; how to rescue a bad photo, led by Kevin McMahon of Bellarmine Prep.
- Get some writing coaching from the San Francisco Chronicle's Michael Robertson and learn ways of changing styles and punching up your copy.
12 pm: Lunch
1:00-2:30 pm: Conference wrap-up session
3 pm: Until the Wee Hours: Excursion to Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, or North Beach
Important Details You Should Read:
- Getting there: All registrants supplying Martin McHugh editor@companymagazine.org
with flight arrival information will be put in touch with each other so they can meet at the airport. Commercial shuttle service is available from the airport to campus for about $15-$20.
- Staying there: Attendees will be staying on USF campus at Xavier Hall, a dorm on USF's campus. Check-in will start at noon on Saturday, July 13. Attendees will have single rooms (doubles are available on request) and share single-sex bathrooms down the hall.
- Alternatively, rooms are available at the King George Hotel on Union Square, a 15-minute ride from campus. A shuttle bus will be available to transport those staying at the hotel to campus and back.
- Leaving: Sign-up sheets for ride sharing back to the airport(s) on Tuesday and Wednesday will be posted.
- Parking will be available for conference attendees.
- Bring perhaps a half-dozen copies of your publication(s) for our publication table; bring ordering/subscription information for those interested.
- Fees: The cost for the conference, $235, includes all evening meals and excursions with the exception of Saturday's meal at Spinnakers, which will run $35.
Single rooms at Xavier Hall are $35 per night; doubles $30 per person. (Rates at the King George are $50 per night as of this time; call soon 800-288-6005 or log on to
www.kinggeorge.com to lock in a rate. You can "visit" other area hotels at
www.hotelres.com)
A la carte breakfasts and lunches on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday at the USF cafeteria are not included in the conference fee; you can expect to pay from $5 to $10 or so per meal.
- Detailed information on check-in and USF campus facilities will be sent to all conference registrants. In the meantime, please contact Martin McHugh (editor@companymagazine.org) for questions regarding the conference; contact our USF host Jim Muyo (muyo@usfca.edu) for details on housing, etc.