Planning is well under way for the 123rd annual WNPA convention, Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2010, at the Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel, Wenatchee. Member newspapers bring staff members to the WNPA convention to learn from guest speakers, to network and learn from their peers and our sponsors and exhibitors, and to hear about other newspapers' new ventures. Join us as we learn, share and celebrate the best of community newspapers.

Jana Stoner, 2nd WNPA Vice President and publisher of the Northern Kittitas County Tribune, Cle Elum, chairs the 2010 Convention. Registration and program details will be available here in July.

Schedule • Hotel Information • Member Registration • Exhibitors and Sponsors • Visitor Activities

 

Schedule

Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2010 • Wenatchee WA

Thursday
5 p.m. Opening Reception at The Wentachee World
(Sponsors set up exhibits at hotel)
Friday
7:30 Annual Member Breakfast
8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Convention Sessions
noon: Awards Luncheon
5 p.m. Better Newspaper Awards Reception and Dinner
(Sponsors dismantle exhibits Friday or Saturday)
Saturday
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30-2 p.m. Convention Sessions
2 p.m. Adjourn

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Hotel Information
Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel
Wenatchee Convention Center
201 N. Wenatchee Ave
Wenatchee, WA  98801
(509) 662-1234
Room reservation deadline Sept. 3
WNPA Rate: $115/single/double

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Member Registration
Convention registration details available here in mid July.

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Convention Exhibitors and Sponsors

Major Sponsor: SmallTownPapers

Presenting Sponsor: Allied Law Group

Better Newspaper Contest Awards Dinner Sponsor: Rotary Offset Press

Friday Breakfast Sponsor: TownNews.com

Thursday Reception Sponsor: Wenatchee World

Friday Morning Break Sponsor: MediaSpan Media Software

Friday Afternoon Break Sponsor: Puget Sound Energy

Saturday Morning Break Sponsor: Northwest Insurance Council

List of Exhibitors

Media Span Media Software

Northwest Insurance Council

Puget Sound Energy

Rotary Offset Press

SmallTownPapers

TownNews.com

Washington State Labor Council

Wenatchee World

 

Sponsorship details

Download information about your opportunities for participating as a 2010 convention exhibitor or sponsor here. Or contact the WNPA office, (206) 634-3838 ext. 2 or e-mail ( )

Sponsor testimonials

"Puget Sound Energy is committed to the communities in which we do business. We strive to make meaningful contributions that benefit our customers and our employees in significant ways. We are particularly proud to support organizations, such as yours, which help to strengthen our community in measureable ways."

Martha Monfried, Director of Corporate Communications, Puget Sound Energy

Convention Sponsor in 2007, 2009, 2010

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Visitor Activities

From SeaTac International Airport (SEA) take a spectacular 2+ hour mountain journey (map) or connect via Horizon Air directly to the Wenatchee Airport (EAT) in just 40 minutes.
Experience breathtaking vistas of the mighty Columbia River and Cascade Mountain Range, tour the paved, scenic Riverfront Loop Trail in the heart of town, and nearby dams. Play world-class golf or just marvel at the intense natural beauty of central Washington state. This year's convention coincides with the annual Wings & Wheels Festival's car show and the apple harvest. Visit nearby farmers markets or tour local wineries.

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2009 Convention Highlights

The 122nd annual convention, held Oct. 1-3, 2009, at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia, drew more than 200 participants. Convention & Workshops Committee chair was Manfred Tempelmayr, president of Sound Publishing Inc., Poulsbo. Click here to see a roster of the 2009-2010 officers and trustees installed at the Awards and Officer Installation luncheon Oct. 2. Frank W. Garred, former publisher of The Port Townsend Leader and founding director of the Washington Coalition for Open Government, received the Freedom's Light Award. Dave Pinkham, retired publisher of the Stanwood/Camano News, received the Miles Turnbull Master Editor/Publisher Award.

At the 2009 Better Newspaper Contest Awards Dinner, General Excellence and more than 550 other awards were presented by WNPA General Manager Bill Will. Click here for details. Patrick Sullivan of the Port Townsend Leader chairs the Better Newspaper Contest Committee.

2009 Convention Sponsors

Major Sponsor: SmallTownPapers

Presenting Sponsors: Allied Law Group •  Davis Wright Tremaine •   Puget Sound Energy

Better Newspaper Contest Awards Sponsor: Myles Mellor Theme Crosswords

Better Newspaper Contest Awards Dinner Sponsor: Rotary Offset Press

Friday Breakfast Sponsor: TownNews.com

Friday Break Sponsor: Pacific Publishing Company

Hospitality Suite Sponsor: Circulation Verfication Council