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DESCRIPTION:Monday, April 29, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM (PDT)\nMeet the Banyan 
 Project!\nSan Francisco, CA\nsee evite at 
 http://banyanproject.eventbrite.com/\n \nVeteran journalist Tom Stites, 
 will make a presentation in SF on a topic that's crucial to the future of 
 our democracy: How our communities can have the reliable journalism they 
 need despite the withering of the newspapers that long have provided most 
 original reporting. Please save the date for Monday, April 29, 2013.\n 
 \nTom is the founder of the Banyan Project (www.banyanproject.coop), a 
 startup that's pioneering a new business model for community Web journalism 
 that's designed to thrive in the digital future, even as newspapers and 
 other legacy models wither: Citizen-owned co-operatives. We could create 
 them here in the Bay Area!\n \nHe has a fascinating story to tell. This 
 gathering is also being co-hosted by board members who live in the Bay 
 Area: the Web developer Angus Durocher, journalist and author Dan Gillmor, 
 and journalist, editor and Independent Arts & Media founder, Josh Wilson.\n 
 \nGiven the people we're inviting, the gathering is sure to be an 
 interesting bunch! It'll be informal and small enough to ensure good 
 conversation after Tom speaks. Last week Tom presented at the National 
 Conference for Media Reform in Denver, the latest event on a speaking 
 calendar that has included several major conferences on the future of 
 journalism. Word is there was a great buzz about Banyan Project at NCMR!\n 
 \nTom shaped this model as a fellow of the Berkman Center for Internet & 
 Society at Harvard. He also draws on a distinguished career as a newspaper 
 and magazine editor and as an entrepreneur who has founded two magazines 
 and three Web publishing efforts before Banyan.  His vision combines both a 
 long view as well as a perspective from the leading edge of journalism for 
 the Digital Age.\n \nFull disclosure: Tom is on a fundraising tour. He is 
 serious when he says you are welcome whether you donate or not, and the 
 event itself is free, but please do bring your checkbook -- I think you'll 
 be moved to help in this important social venture!\n \nWe hope you can join 
 us on April 29th.  This is an historic moment for journalism and for the 
 future of our democracy. Please make sure to RSVP on our EventBrite page, 
 where you'll find details about time and place.  Feel free to share this 
 invitation with friends and colleagues.\n \nIf you can't join us, we hope 
 you see enough value in this project to make a valued donation, which is 
 easy: just click the donate button on Banyan's webpage.\n\nWe look forward 
 to seeing you there!\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/04/11/18735075.php
SUMMARY:Meet the Banyan Project! An innovative model for community-owned journalism
LOCATION:Mary Sano Studio of Duncan Dancing, 245 Fifth Street, Studio 314 \nSan 
 Francisco, CA 94013
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/04/11/18735075.php
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