Foundation Update:
Newspapers play crucial role during election
The 2008 Presidential election is proving to be an historic one. With all eyes on this unprecedented race, what better time to showcase the importance of newspapers? The Foundation and the Pennsylvania NIE Committee have developed a unique tool to be used in the classroom. The Let’s Take a Vote 2008 kit is comprised of several different curriculum aids designed to bring the Presidential election to life.
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Capitol Notes: From the Senate Bill 1 to Act 3 – proposal to reality
Although it has been only a couple of months since Gov. Rendell appointed Terry Mutchler as the Exec. Director of the new Office of Open Records, by all accounts she has hit the ground running.
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So too has the Treasury Department, as in a recent York Dispatch discussion, in successfully meeting its statutory deadline to maintain a real-time, online searchable database of state contracts.
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Over in Fayette County we read of recent steps taken there to meet the county’s obligations under the new law in a timely manner. Similar activities are undoubtedly going on all over the state, and we’ll be sure to keep you apprised of the statewide implementation of Act 3 as the calendar moves along toward Jan. 1, 2009, when the new law goes into full effect.
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From the Legal Hotline:
Our newspaper only accepts estate notice advertising from attorneys. Is this required by law and should the policy continue?
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Use this link to visit the PNA Legal Department's archive of "From the Legal Hotline" columns.
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PNA welcomes Abigail Ketchum as membership manager
 The PNA is proud to welcome back Abigail Ketchum – this time as our membership manager. In her new role, she will act as the association’s membership ambassador. Ketchum will specifically focus on developing business partnerships and creating new member programs to benefit PNA members.
"It’s great to be back at the PNA," she said. "I look forward to working with all of our members in hopes of making our membership program aggressive and innovative."
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PNA Annual Convention
Oct. 22-24
The Omni William Penn, Pittsburgh
We’re “Changing Lanes” at this year’s publishers’ convention. We know where we’ve been and where we are. But, where are we going and how do we get there? Newspapers are evolving into leaner, meaner media companies with unexplored roads to be navigated and new destinations to be reached. The Turnpike leads to Pittsburgh. Merge with us.
We’re planning a great slate of sessions and speakers including John McCain who will be joining us Oct. 23. Additional convention details will be available soon. In the meantime, put Oct. 22-24 on your calendar. A special rate of $144 is available until Sept. 26 for Pennsylvania Newspaper Association guests. Reserve your hotel room by calling 1-800-843-6664 or go here for online reservations:
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Classified Sales Workshop
Oct. 6-8, Lancaster
Attention classified advertising managers and sales staffs, this event is especially for you! Attend information-packed sessions concerning legal and personnel issues, online advertising and working with automotive, real estate and employment advertisers. Different tracks are offered for management and sales people, so there's something for everyone. Come to network and return home with revenue-building ideas.
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PNA members can save 50 percent on Editor & Publisher subscription
PNA and Nielson Business Media have teamed up to offer you a special rate on subscriptions (new subscriptions only) to Editor & Publisher – the authority on the newspaper industry. To sign up, enter promo code 58PPA on this online form:
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Calling all creative types for ad task force!
If you are creative and care deeply about the future of newspapers and our online and niche products, we need you!
We are looking for creative advertising and marketing professionals from around the state to help PNA identify categories of advertising that are under-utilizing Pennsylvania newspapers and our online and niche publications.
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Attention editors: Online mock election - 'Let Students Voice Their Choice'
"Let Students Voice Their Choice" is an excellent opportunity for PNA member newspapers to help teachers educate their students about democracy through a practical application of the election process online. Editors, learn more about what this project can do for your newspapers.
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