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Leading up to a historic “vote for (name) change” at our 60th anniversary conference, I implore our members and attendees to read the history as presented by NMPW Historian Denise Tessier in the recent BROADSHEET. In true journalism form, she shows rather than tells the story behind the passion our upcoming discussion and vote are sure to ignite. As a state board member, former […]
What’s in a Name? 60 Years of History
One could conclude that I’m in favor of keeping the name New Mexico Press Women, based on that headline.
But as a member of this organization for half its existence – 30 years, nearly 20 of those as NMPW’s historian – I submit this article rather as an as-close-as-I-can-get-to-factual observation about previous attempts to take the “women” and the “press” out of our organization’s name, so that when it comes to a vote at our 60th anniversary conference in April, members will have the benefit of a bit of institutional memory.
At the latest NMPW Board meeting there was a good deal of discussion not only of the past (thanks to our able historians), but of the future. How do we best find our organization’s way forward? In what ways have we responded to the changing nature of journalism and communication in the new century, and what might be next for us? Is our new reality reflected fully in our organization’s name? Do we hold on to that name in order to reflect and honor our origins? Or do we change it to facilitate our future? Is it exclusionary? Is it justified? Do we really mean it?
NMPW Web Site Makeover Thanks to Sari Krosinsky, NMPW’s Web site has a fresh new look! It’s been updated to feature easier navigation and an interactive blog. Check it out at https://newmexicopresswomen.org. Members are invited to contribute multimedia content like photos, video or audio from NMPW and chapter events. The new site also includes links […]
Jewelry, gift certificates, wine, fancy dresses and great, framed artwork, as well many autographed books, await your bidding at the Silent Auction Friday 4/11/08 at the Courtyard by Marriott. We are less than 2 weeks away and donations of additional items are welcome! The money the auction brings in goes 100% to the scholarship […]
I was thinking… it would be nice to see the work other folks submitted for the contest (esp. newsletters & Web sites in my case, though I expect others would be interested in other categories). Perhaps folks might bring a few samples to the banquet? Or for those who submitted Web sites, post the urls […]
Do a search on Kirk Ellis (I don’t Google, I use Dogpile — just to be contrary) and some interesting stuff comes up. I’m now wishing we had more time with this guy. This is going to be a great convention. Thanks to Sari for setting this up.
Sari, This is great. I am a writer and editor who has gone to many state NMPW conferences. I always meet new people and learn something new. Years ago I worked in video production, so I’m particularly interested in learning about the new video technology and how to use it on the Web. I hope to […]
I’ve been coming to conferences since 1995. Each year is memorable — the location, catching up with new and old friends, learning more about my “trade” from speakers — it’s become the most important event of the year to me, personally. I am the scholarship chair and I’ll tell you a little known fact — […]
Last year I went to my first NMPW conference, and I’m looking forward to welcoming press women (& men) to Albuquerque for the next. A little about me–By day, I’m a mild-mannered writer/editor at UNM Communication & Marketing; by night, I quickly dash into a phone booth and become poet-girl. I’ve also been dabbling in photography of […]
