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Illinois Women’s Press Association
(since 1885) is an organization of communications professionals working in
newspaper, radio, television, public relations, marketing, advertising,
freelance writing, magazines, books, and other fields. IWPA is an affiliate of
the National Federation of Press Women.
IWPA offers:
- Job announcement emails
- Five meetings a year with
outstanding speakers
- Recognition through our annual Mate
E. Palmer Communications Contest
- Communicator of Achievement honors
- Seven issues of the PenPoints newsletter
- Bylines for your PenPoints articles
- Opportunity to sell your books at
the Printers Row Book Fair at the IWPA exhibit booth
- Networking with a diverse group of
supportive professionals
- Ability to participate in the
Ambassador Program and receive up to $50 in registration fee reimbursement
- Leadership opportunities
- High school communications contest
Mail in this printable Membership Form
or
Apply On-Line Here
National Federation of Press
Women
NFPW Headquarters
POBox 5556
Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: 1-800/780-2715
Fax: 1-703-534-5751
E-mail: Presswomen@aol.com
Web site: www.nfpw.org
NFPW is. . .
. . .an organization of professional journalists and communicators. For 60 years
we have promoted the highest ethical standards while looking toward the future
in professional development, networking and protecting our First Amendment
rights. Our objectives are to:
- Keep members at the top of their
abilities through dynamic seminars, exceptional networking opportunities and
national publications with the hottest tips in the industry.
- Recognize members’ achievement and
their service through the nationally-acclaimed Professional Communications
Contest and the Communicator of Achievement Award at both the state and
national level.
- Support youth activities and
education with emphasis on ethics and editorial rights and responsibilities
under the First Amendment. NFPW offers scholarships and holds the only
nationwide high school writing contest.
Who can join NFPW?
"Professional communicators actively
engaged in any aspect of communications for remuneration may be eligible for
active membership." NFPW Bylaws
NFPW accepts professional communicators
(women and men) who are employed in all arenas of the field of communications,
at all levels of responsibility. We work for newspapers, magazines, radio and
television stations, schools and colleges, government, corporations, nonprofit
agencies and organizations or associations.
NFPW members are editors, writers,
publishers, graphic designers, reporters, directors, marketers, photographers,
advertising account executives, communications educators, public information
officers, public relations practitioners, freelancers, and owners/managers of
communications-related businesses.
Qualified applicants must apply for
membership in NFPW and a state affiliate. Dues are paid annually. Student
memberships are welcomed at a reduced cost and corporate memberships are also
available.
Why should I join NFPW?
Reasons for joining NFPW include:
professional growth and recognition, career enhancement, networking,
publications and scholarships. Our services are comprehensive:
- Professional Recognition
- State and national communications
contest
- State and national Communicator of
Achievement awards
- Recognize members’ achievements
and service to our profession and the community
- Continuing Professional Education
and Leadership Skills
- National, regional and state
conferences
- Specialized traveling
programs/seminars
- Targeted articles in AGENDA with ideas that pay
- Scholarships and grants
- Nationwide Networking with
Journalists and Communicators
- State and national meetings
- Membership Director and
Information Guide
- International and national study
tours
- Professional Advocacy
- National membership in Council of
Presidents of National Journalism Organizations
- Access to public records and
proceedings through Freedom of Information Councils
- Legal advice
- National code of ethics
- Business/Personal Discounts
- NFPW credit cards
- Loans and grants
- Group insurance programs
- Office/business supplies
- NFPW products (coffee mugs,
keychains, mouse pads, etc.)
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If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact
Pam McKuen, 2nd Vice President & Membership Chair at: pmckuen@gmail.com
Warmest Regards,
Marianne Wolf-Astrauskas, President & Suzanne Hanney, Immediate Past-President
mwolfastro@aol.com & suzannestreetwise@yahoo.com
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