By Jessica Taylor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NABJ Monitor<\/em> In light of continued significant growth of NABJ\u2019s finances, members are curious to see if this growth will continue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n NABJ Treasurer Greg Morrison said he believes that if the organization\u2019s finances continue to be handled correctly, then NABJ will reach a surplus for the fifth consecutive year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe’ve been doing good,\u201d Morrison said. \u201cThis is our fourth year with a surplus, and if we keep on track and don’t blow money up and go crazy and have a stupid party, we’ll end off nicely.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Though NABJ\u2019s finances have fluctuated in the past, Morrison and the finance committee have worked to create a long-term savings plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have long-term savings, short-term savings,\u201d Morrison said. \u201cMaybe 10-15 years down the line, we\u2019ll have a half a million dollars stashed away somewhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe idea is to be prepared for the days when things are bad–and they’re going to get bad one day, so we have to be prepared for it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n NABJ\u2019s convention has reached a new attendance record, with 4,060 people registered. Along with this increased in attendance comes increased spending, Morrison said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe figured we would get 3,100 to 3,200 people, but we have a growing 4,060, so how can we make this work?\u201d Morrison said. \u201cAs a result, our convention expenses will go up for food and beverages because there are more people to feed.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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