Orlando: Fun for everyone Newspaper sports editors will head to Orlando in June to see a new APSE Convention. The goal is simple: Revel in great journalism, reward great journalism and enjoy the company of great journalists. Newspapers from all over Florida are working to put on the program. Complete story
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• Every vote counts, and every vote is needed
Jerry Micco: I'm asking you for about a minute of your time, but for a very important reason. I want you to vote in our APSE election for second vice-president. It's important and we need you to do it. And sooner rather than later.

• Need a reason to come to Orlando? Try these
Greg Brownell: Getting to an APSE summer convention can be a challenge for some small newspaper sports editors.

• You've got questions? We've got answers
Herb Stutz: Q&A for the upcoming convention.

• Convention schedule
Wednesday, June 22 through Saturday, June 25.

• Juiced
Bill Bradley: The race to cover the BALCO investigation has invigorated both the reporters and editors at the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Jose Mercury-News.

• Second VP election is underway
Five candidates are running for APSE's second vice president position, and balloting is underway through June 1.

• Second VP election ballot

• Executive Committee Meeting
Opening minutes

• Executive Committee Meeting
Closing minutes

• Career path leads to Japan
Joel Rippel: From an early age, Jack Gallagher knew he wanted to work in professional sports. He has achieved his goal, but he has taken a rather unique career path.

• 2004 contest review
Eighty editors braved the rugged Southern California winter storms to take part in judging for the 2004 APSE section and writing contests Feb. 19-23 in Torrance, Calif.

• Region reports
A look at APSE region activity.

• Web reminder
The Webmaster for the APSE site reminds members that he is constantly in search of breaking news in your sports department.

• Color photographs wanted
Note from the APSE webmaster.