Newson's back on board

Metro reporter Kawanza Newson has returned to the Milwaukee Newspaper Guild's Executive Board.

In December, the board named Newson as an at-large member to replace day copy editor Karen Samelson, who moved up to secretary in November. Both appointments last only until the Jan. 8 membership meeting, when members will vote on filling the seats for the rest of the term, which ends Sept. 30.

Samelson replaced metro reporter Sarah Carr, who was elected secretary in September but then left the Journal Sentinel. Newson was our longest-serving secretary, holding the office for three full terms and part of an unexpired term before deciding not to seek re-election in the fall. She also has been our social chair and a steward.