WPCI News Archives
Fall meeting features annual auction
(November 2007) WPCI met Nov. 17 at the Slaymaker home in Indianapolis and conducted the annual auction to raise funds for the Education Fund, which provides scholarships.
During the meeting, members discussed ways to build up the general fund. They also discussed the upcoming communications contest, and contest director Jackie Davis reminded members of the rules and regulations, including how to fill out the envelopes.
After lunch, interim vice president Vivian Rosswurm auctioned the many items members brought for the fundraiser, including an autographed Pacers jersey, tickets to a variety of Indianapolis theater events and other items perfect for gift-giving.
The next meeting is March 15.
Monty shares advice on freelancing
WPCI member Julie Slaymaker appreciated writer Lisa Monty's article, "Freelance doesn't have to mean being paid late," so much that she asked Monty's permission to publish it on the WPCI Web site. Monty generously agreed, and many thanks. Access the article here.
Four high schoolers win at NFPW
Four WPCI high school communications contest winners went on to win awards at the National Federation of Press Women contest:
- Veronica Delgado, Munster High School, Munster, won a first in sports photography;
- Cza Cza Castillo and Amy Karch, Lawrence North High School, Indianapolis, won third place in reviews;
- Abby Large, Southport High School, Indianapolis, won an honorable mention in opinion writing;
- Joe Slabaugh, Muncie Central High School, Muncie, won an honorable mention in news writing.
Members discuss finances, contest
Far left, Elizabeth Granger reports on the high school winners at the meeting in South Bend.
WPCI met Oct. 6 at the Cushing Manor Inn Bed & Breakfast in South Bend to discuss finances and upcoming programs and goals.
For finances, the club will focus on beefing up the operating fund, while the education fund appears to be healthy. The group also hopes to publicize the contest as well as attract new members.
Historian Jackie Davis reminded members to submit their materials to her to update bio files.
The next meeting is Nov. 17 and includes an auction, proceeds of which benefit the education fund.
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From left, seated are Marion Garmel, Gena Asher and Katie Davis. Standing, from left, are Donna Penticuff, Julie Slaymaker, Jacquelyn Davis and Vivian Sade-Rosswurm.
(September 2007) Seven attend national conference
Seven WPCI members attended the National Federation of Press Women conference in Richmond, Va., Sept. 20-22 and returned with fresh ideas and information to pass along to other members.
Donna Penticuff, Gena Asher, Jacquelyn Davis, Katie Davies, Marion Garmel, Vivian Sade-Rosswurm and Julie Slaymaker joined over 200 members from affiliates around the nation to hear about ways to get more members involved in the First Amendment Network, recruit new members and retain current ones, and encourage professional development.
Members heard professionals share advice and media trends in at least a dozen small workshops. General meetings featured speakers such as the mayor of Richmond, governor of Virginia and best-selling author Adriana Trigiani. Members also heard a guest panel talk about the development and promotion of activities surrounding the 400th anniversary of the settlement of nearby Jamestown.
This year marks NFPW's 70th anniversary, so in addition to workshops, members were treated to several "birthday" events, including a revue of fashions through the ages, featuring WPCI member Julie Slaymaker, and several presentations about inspirational NFPW members through the group's history.
Showing off the WPCI display are Vivian Sade-Rosswurm, Julie Slaymaker and Jacquelyn Davis.
Indiana members also hosted a table representing WPCI's history since its founding in 1913. The display included a scrapbook, clippings and memorabilia.
NFPW also supports an online feature of the National Women's History Museum. "Women on a Deadline" is an interactive feature that describes women journalists and their accomplishments.
New president Marsha Schuler encouraged members to get involved in FAN, an NFPW program that connects members with their local legislators to promote First Amendment issues. NFPW now has a link on Facebook to keep FAN supporters apprised of the latest news.
WPCI members made their own news at the conference. Jackie Davis was the WPCI entrant for the Communicator of Achievement award, which was won by Peggyann Hutchinson of Oregon. At the awards banquet, Gena Asher won two firsts and an honorable mention; Elizabeth Granger won one first and one second place award; Lillian Carmer won first and second place awards; Donna Penticuff won a second place award; and Elise Sims won a third place award.
Check the NFPW Web site for a complete wrap-up of national conference events.
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Scholarship, award winners celebrate at annual luncheon
(June 2007) Members of Woman's Press Club of Indiana celebrated communications awards and honored scholarship winners at the annual awards luncheon at Palais Royal in Centerville, Ind.
Pictured are (from left) WPCI member Margaret Nelson, Amy Mastin, Katie Mastin and WPCI vice president Vivian Rosswurm.
The college scholarship winner, Katie Mastin, a Ball State University junior, won the Hortense Myers Scholarship of $500. Katherine Newkirk, a journalism graduate student at Indiana University, won the $500 Louise Eleanor Ross Kleinhenz award for older women returning or starting journalism studies.
Mastin attended the ceremony with her mother, Amy Mastin, who is news editor at the New Castle Courier-Times. Newkirk did not attend.
In member honors, historian and National Federation of Press Women treasurer Jackie Davis, Indianapolis, won the Communicator of Achievement award and will compete for honors at the national level in September.
Vivian Rosswurm, left, and Gena Asher.
Gena Asher, Bloomington, was named the Kate Milner Rabb Award winner this year.
In the communications contest, Lilian H. Carmer, Dupont, received eight first place and five second place awards to win the 2007 Honeycomb Award. The Honeycomb was the title of a 1969 autobiography by author/reporter Adela Rogers St. Johns. See a full list of communications contest winners here.
Two members reported other honors. Margaret Nelson completed her studies in the ecclesial lay ministry program of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. She was honored in a special ceremony May 17.
Lawrence Central High School journalism adviser and WPCI third vice president Elizabeth Granger won the Superintendent's Award from the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township in Indianapolis in recognition of her winning first place for advising student publications from the National Federation of Press Women for two consecutive years. She won the WPCI award for advising student publications at the May 19 ceremony as well.
The group also honored these members for reaching milestone years of service: Judith Karst, Culver, 20 years; Elaine Bell, Warsaw, 30 years; Janet Eberle, McCordsville, 35 years; Jane Ford, Indianapolis, 45 years; and (pictured) Joan Bey, Indianapolis, 55 years.
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WPCI installs new officers
(June 2007) WPCI also installed new officers at the May 19 meeting, with several retaining their posts.
Officers for the 2007-2009 year are:
- Elizabeth Manley, president
- Vivian Rosswurm, acting vice president
- Gena Asher, second vice president
- Elizabeth Granger, third vice president
- Katie Davis, treasurer
- Marion Garmel, secretary
- Jackie Davis, historian
High schoolers net WPCI awards
(June 2007) WPCI awarded 49 prizes to high school students around the state for their work in reporting, design, photography, editorial writing and reviews. WPCI member Elizabeth Granger, who oversees the high school contest, said the club had 142 entries from high school journalists around Indiana.
The high school contest supports efforts of young journalists and recognizes their best work.
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