NPW Spring, Fall State Gatherings
NPW offers two state conventions annually (spring and fall) at various locations around the state. Each convention features workshops, speakers and panel discussions designed to enhance members' knowledge and skills. Conventions also give members a chance to talk over problems and share ideas. Spring convention 2010 will be in Lincoln, and fall convention 2010 will be in Red Cloud.
'Change' Is Theme for Spring 2010 Convention in Lincoln April 30-May 1
Lincoln - After a Friday, April 30, board dinner and meeting at Billy's (come join us), the NPW convention will kick off at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 1, with registration at The Cornhusker Hotel and a 9 a.m. business meeting for the membership.
The convention theme of "Change" starts with the "Opportunities Online" panel at 10 a.m. featuring Steve Smith (far left), national news editor for UNL Communications, and Valerie Jones (left), digital marketing/ media strategy consultant; it will be moderated by NPW's Rita Brhel, executive editor for Attachment Parenting International.
At 11 a.m., Charlyne Berens (far left), interim dean of the UNL College of Journalism & Mass Communications, and Maxine Moul (left), Nebraska state director of USDA Rural Development, will offer ideas how attendees can be "Agents of Social Change" as individuals or as media professionals.
Berens will also speak at lunch, sharing insights from the recent Carnegie-Knight summit on the future of journalism. Winners of the NPW high school journalism contest will be announced at this time.
At 1:30 p.m., Trina Creighton, associate professor of journalism at UNL, will show the 30-minute documentary she produced to promote awareness of the social stigma attached to education in parts of North Omaha. It is called, "The Academic Achievement Gap: We Do Better When We Know Better."
Accomplished videographer Bruce Mitchell, UNL advertising lecturer, will provide "Tips & Tricks" for moving from still photography to video. This one-hour session, which begins at 2:30 p.m., will help media professionals who have new responsibilities as well as individuals who want to take better home video. Participants who would like individual attention should bring their video cameras for hands-on help at 3:30 p.m.
From 4-5:30, members will meet to help plan the 2011 NFPW Conference in Council Bluffs, which will be co-hosted by Nebraska and Iowa Press Women.
At the 6:30 p.m. banquet, NPW's Martha Stoddard, Omaha World-Herald reporter, will provide a legislative wrapup after which the college and professional contest winners will be announced and presented their awards. The highlight is always presentation of the Marianne Beel Sweepstakes Awards.
Cost of the convention from beginning to end on Saturday, May 1, is just $55 if postmarked on or before Friday, April 16. Day-only (morning, lunch and afternoon) registration is $35. Evening-only (just the banquet) registration is also $35. A day-only student rate is available for $25. Members may register late for an additional $5. Send checks to Sherry Thompson, 5415 S. 174th Ave., Omaha, NE 68135.
Hotel reservations at The Cornhusker must be made on or before Friday, April 16. Call 402-474-7474 or toll free 866-706-7706 to reserve a room. Rooms are $89 if you say that you are part of the Nebraska Press Women. Bring your swimsuit for the pool and workout clothes for the gym. It’s a vacation! The Cornhusker, located at 333 S. 13th St., is a Marriott Hotel.
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Halsey
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Council Bluffs, IA
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