News and MediaMassive Earthquake & Tsunami Hits Japan: The SPJA Extends Heartfelt Thoughts & PrayersMarch 11th, 2011 by SPJA in News and Information | No CommentsA short time ago, a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s northeastern coast, which has triggered tsunamis of disastrous proportions along the country’s coastline. In the wake of this devastating news, the SPJA and Anime Expo would like to offer our sincerest of prayers to our friends and colleagues abroad. Our heartfelt thoughts are with Japan as the nation deals with the aftermath of such a tragedy. The SPJA and Anime Expo wish to do whatever possible to be of help during this difficult time. As of 12:00pm PST, Anime Expo’s webcast AX Live is broadcasting live the latest news on the events and speaking with correspondents in Japan. If you would like to send a message to a friend or family member in Japan, please contact us via Twitter (@AnimeExpo) or send an email to JapanQuake@spja.org. About the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to popularize and educate the American public about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. This organization is more popularly known by its entertainment property, Anime Expo®. For more information, please visit www.spja.org. 2011 Open EX Staffing PositionsFebruary 20th, 2011 by SPJA in News and Information | No CommentsEX TV is expanding its online content lineup and is looking for those interested in joining year-round projects. We are looking various folks with professional skills in: Show Hosting(Video), Audio/Camera/Light Switching, Digital content creation(Web), Graphic Design, Text & Video Editing, Web development, and Visual Arts and Makeup. Currently, we are slated for 5 new shows so there are plenty of openings. All we ask of you is to be fun, talented, intelligent individuals who are willing to work as a team on a weekly show throughout the year. This is a great chance to build your experience in the entertainment industry. If you are interested, please contact EX TV SPJA Board of Directors General Election ResultsOctober 18th, 2010 by SPJA in Board Communications | No CommentsDear SPJA Members, The Membership Committee is pleased to announce the results of the 2010 SPJA Board of Directors General Election.
We would also like to thank all of the members who voted, your votes help keep this organization running! Thank You, SPJA CEO Michael Lattanzio Leaves to Pursue Other ProjectsSeptember 24th, 2010 by SPJA in News and Information | No CommentsThe SPJA has announced that Michael Lattanzio, CEO of the organization for the past year, is leaving on good terms to pursue other projects. SPJA Chairman of the Board Marc Perez has assumed Lattanzio’s responsibilities on an interim basis. The SPJA thanks Lattanzio for his service and the growth Anime Expo enjoyed under Lattanzio’s stewardship. Now 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 2009Â the Board has:
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