July 2022 Gleanings
Note from the Editor...
Wow, this ongoing pandemic and its effect on the capacity of local restaurants has really thrown us for a loop! We’ll be honoring our students in a different format this year, but we’ll be sure to fill you in on the winners in the next Gleanings. Have something for Gleanings? Email me: nclauer@gmail.com.
BIPC annual scholarship dinner canceled
We’re sorry to report that because of the continuing uncertainty with the coronavirus pandemic, and the difficulty finding a suitable venue for a large event, the board has reluctantly canceled the scholarship dinner that had been planned for July 28.
But never fear, you’ll still learn all about our scholarship winners and get to cheer them on in the next edition of Gleanings. We’re planning to bring Chad Blair, our speaker, to the Big Island for an upcoming event. We’ll keep you posted.
Time to sign up for Springly
Your Treasurer, Michael Phillips, has been busy migrating our club roster, website, communications, and accounting onto a new platform from Springly.
IMPORTANT: Create your online & membership account on our new website at www.bigislandpressclub.org !
1) Click on the “JOIN US / MEMBERSHIP” links on the website.
2) On the page that describes the different membership types (Professional / Associate / General / Senior / Student), click on the yellow “APPLY” button. Even if you’ve been a member forever, you still need to “apply” to be one on Springly.
3) Complete a new membership by typing in your first name, last name, and type of membership you have/want for 2022. Press the yellow “CONTINUE” button to continue your application ‐or‐ click the red “Add a Membership” button if you wish to add additional memberships beyond your own, such as for a spouse, co‐worker, or business partner.
4) Create a password for your email address and click “Save”. The password must consist of at least one number, one lowercase letter, one uppercase letter, one special character among: * ! ? # ; % $ ^ : / $ @ and must be at least 8 characters long. Click on the yellow “SAVE” button to save your password and continue.
5) Now it’s time to provide some required and optional information as part of the membership process. You have the option of uploading an optional profile picture that will be used on the website once you register. Then provide your landline or cell phone, birthday, and mailing address. Please also complete the Additional Information fields; describe your position and employer or school, or note retired, briefly describe your job responsibilities or journalism interest, list any social media profiles the Club should follow of yours, and then type out your full name to confirm you’ve selected the proper membership category type. Last, it’s time to pay dues:
PAYING DUES FOR 2022:
‐If you have already paid your dues for 2022, select “OTHER” and our treasurer will confirm the files and process your membership. You will get a follow‐up email from Springly, our new website platform, that you’re good to go. When it is time to renew dues, the website will alert you and you can process your payment online.
‐If you haven’t yet paid, select “CREDIT CARD” or “CHECK.” When the treasurer confirms your membership, you will receive an email with a link to pay online or instructions on how to mail us a check if you prefer that method. Once your payment is processed, you will get another confirmation email and you’ll be good to go.
‐If there is a new member in the mix (i.e.: you added an additional new member when you registered at the site), that application will be reviewed by the Board for approval. Once the Board approves the new membership, that person will get an email asking for dues payment.
6) Once your registration is processed and verified, you’ll have access to the new & improved club website which includes members‐only content such as photographs of our events, an archive of recent Gleanings, and more!
PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS? Contact BIPC Treasurer Michael Phillips for assistance: mphillips@weatherboy.com.
2022 Big Island Press Club Board
Please feel free to contact any board members with your suggestions, or if you wish to volunteer!
President: John Burnett, journalist, Tribune‐Herald jburnett@hawaiitribune‐herald.com
Vice President: Karin Stanton, journalist, Hawaii 24/7, stanton96740@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Michael Phillips, journalist, meteorologist, Weatherboy.com, mphillips@weatherboy.com
Secretary: Tiffany Edwards Hunt, former journalist, advisor to middle school & UH student newspapers, newswoman@mac.com
Director: Ross Wilson, PR, Current Events rossw@current‐events.com
Director: Royelen Lee Boykie, exploring opportunities to serve The Big Island Royelen@bigislandpressclub.org
Director: Patsy Iwasaki, professor, University of Hawaii‐Hilo, piwasaki@hawaii.edu
Director: Nate Gaddis, former journalist, real estate agent, nategaddis@gmail.com
Immediate Past President: Nancy Cook Lauer, journalist, West Hawaii Today, nclauer@gmail.com
