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IWPA Makes Its Mark on NFPW 70th Anniversary Conference
This year’s conference marked the 70th anniversary of the National Federation of Press Women in Richmond, Va., with a festive celebration of our organization and the bold women who founded and shaped it. The quote, “Wellbehaved women seldom make history,” by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, was our mantra as we acknowledged our leaders of the past and future. Those participating in the IWPA-sponsored “Bold Women of the Past: Models for the Future” fashion show, wore pins with the Ulrich quote to create a “buzz” for the surprise feature of the Friday night dinner. As writer and fashion commentator, Marlene Cook featured the effects of world events on women’s lives and dress from 1880 through the future. The show was coordinated by mother-daughter team Cecilia Green, IWPA, and Jill Miller from Kansas Professional Communicators. Among the 22 models were:
• Marlys Marshall Styne, depicting Jane Addams
• Marianne Wolf Astrauskas, as a 1920’s flapper
• Mary Ellen Kearns, a World War II WAVE
• Cecilia Green, the 1940’s Rosie the Riveter
• Cindy Cruz, a 1960’s “That Girl”
• Suzanne Hanney, a multi-tasking modern journalist
Those who received national awards in the Communications Contest who were there to receive them in person were Cecilia Green, Pamela Dittmer McKuen, and Marlys Marshall Styne. Suzanne Hanney represented IWPA well as the nominee for the Communicator of Achievement, which was won by Peggyann Hutchinson of Oregon. And, to top it all off, Val Ensalaco was elected to the position of NFPW Treasurer after serving for two years as NFPW Secretary.
Outstanding keynote speakers included the Governor of Virginia, who was once the mayor of Richmond, and the current mayor of Richmond who was once the governor, and best-selling author Adriana Trigiani. Concurrent sessions followed three tracks, Lifestyle, Writing and Public Relations.
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(R-L) Julie Slaymaker (IN), Sandy Nance (CO), and past president Linn Rounds (WY) portray NFPW founders Helen Malloch Miller, (IL) Octavia Goodbar (New England), and Bertha Bless (MO) in a script written by IWPA member Mary Ellen Kearns.
“Bold Women of the Past: Models for the Future” gather after their standing ovation for group photos.
(L-R) Newly elected NFPW treasurer Val Ensalaco and Cindy Cruz relax in the traditional after conference party in the president’s suite.
(L-R) Marlene Cook gives a goodbye hug to outgoing NFPW President Meg Hunt.
Marlys Styne brought back Jane Addams, once a member of IWPA, to be part of the Bold Women show. |
Pamela McKuen receives her national award from President Meg Hunt.
Marianne Wolf Astrauskas jazzes it up as a 1920s flapper. |
IN THIS ISSUE:
FOUNDED IN 1885
November, 2007 PenPoints Page 1
Good Journalism Still Matters Page 2
Publishing-savvy Author Page 3
IWPA Makes Its Mark Page 4
Bringing Illinois Authors Together Page 6
IWPA Programs/Members News Page 8
