The recent SPJ national convention included a presentation by former chapter President Kevin Finch on the start up of the Indiana Debate Commission and how other chapters around the country might take on similar projects.
The chapter provided some of the early seed money for the Debate Commission and remains one of its affiliate organizations. Kevin discussed the success and obstacles the commission had in organizing the three debates around the state for last year’s gubernatorial campaign.
Kevin was president of the Debate Commission last year, and he and other organizers _ such as chapter members Kyle Niederpruem and Gerry Lanosga _ deserve a great deal of credit for being able to put the debates on in the face of many competing interests among the politicians and the media.
The commission is considering possible debates in next year’s race for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Evan Bayh.
You can find out more about the Debate Commission at its Web site: www.indianadebatecommission.com.
