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*Speaker Handouts & PowerPoint Presentations

*The 2009-2010 BNC Winners List

*BNC Award Duplicate Order Form
*The 2009-2010 College BNC Winners List

*College BNC Award Duplicate Order Form

*Mills & Vance Trophy, and Special Award Winners Info

*Who's Who List: Who attended the 2011 Convention

*2011 DSTJ Award Program
*2011 Half Century Club Program

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2011 MNA/MFPA Convention

January 27-29, 2011 | Sheraton Minneapolis South, Bloomington, MN

Join the Minnesota Newspaper Association and the Minnesota Free Paper Association for three exciting days of continuing education, networking and celebration.

Highlights include:  general sessions by design guru Kevin Slimp, postal expert Max Heath, discussions about online commenting, sports reporting and ad sales.  Back by popular demand: The Best of the Best with Tara Brandl and the annual Legal Update with MNA Attorney Mark Anfinson.

CONVENTION PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE!
CLICK HERE to view convention schedule, and session descriptions.  We have a phenomenal lineup of speakers and events at this year’s convention.  Take a few minutes today to map out your personal schedule for the 2011 MNA/MFPA Convention.

REGISTRATION MATERIALS

Click on the registration eForm that you need, enter all required information and email, fax or mail it back to MNA.

2011 Member Registration Form

2011 Student Registration Form

2011 Educator Registration Form

HOTEL INFORMATION

Special group rates have expired, but you can still book a hotel room at the Sheraton Bloomington during the 2011 MNA/MFPA Convention.  Be sure to mention the MNA/MFPA Convention when you call to make a reservation: (952) 835-7800.

The Sheraton Bloomington is located near Highways 100 & 494 in Bloomington, MN.  Free parking is available on site.  

7800 Normandale Blvd.
Bloomington, MN 55439

TRADE SHOW INFORMATION

The MNA/MFPA trade show is a unique opportunity to showcase your products and services and connect with our members and their decision makers, representing nearly 400 newspapers. Of the many newspaper association conventions, ours is among the biggest and the BEST in the nation! Over 600 attended our 2010 convention.

Detailed Trade Show Information
2011 Trade Show Layout
2011 Trade Show Registration Form

If you have questions, or need more information, please contact David Kaplan at MNA by phone at 612-278-0235, fax 612-342-2958, or by e-mail david@mna.org.

HALF CENTURY CLUB

The deadline for Half Century Club nominations is December 31.

If there’s someone on your staff you’d like to honor, CLICK HERE for an application form.

Nominees must have worked in the newspaper industry for 50 years or more.  Half Century Club inductees are honored at the Friday luncheon during the 2011 Convention (Jan. 28) and receive a certificate commemorating their 50 years of service to the newspaper industry. Questions? Contact MNA at 800-279-2979 or e-mail member@mna.org.

CLICK HERE to download the 2011 Half Century Club Nomination Form

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

As a sponsor for the 144th Annual MNA/MFPA Convention and Trade Show, we will provide unique opportunities to get your name and company information in the hands of the more than 600 attendees - incuding owners, publishers and editors - representing the 300+ newspapers in Minnesota who attend this event. Convention sponsrship opportunities include recognition in all promotional materials, programs and sinage where applicable.

If you are interested in taking advantage of sponsorship opportunities, or need more information, please contact David Kaplan at MNA by phone at 612-278-0235 or by e-mail david@mna.org.

SILENT AUCTION

The Silent Auction at the 2011 Minnesota Newspaper Association Convention is one of the premier events MNA members look forward to all year.  Consider making a donation to the silent auction this year. Proceeds from the silent auction support the 501(c)(3) training arm of the MNA – the Minnesota News Media Institute – which provides training and resources for news media professionals, internships for Minnesota students, scholarship opportunities for students interested in newspaper careers, and public forums to foster improved relations between the media and the public they serve.

Detailed Silent Auction Information
Silent Auction Donation Form

If you have questions about the silent auction, please contact David Kaplan at MNA by phone at 612-278-0235 or by e-mail david@mna.org.

CONVENTION MEETING SCHEDULE

Wednesday, January 26
11:00 a.m.  MNA Board of Directors Meeting (Vista 2204)                     
11:00 a.m.  MNA Board of Directors Lunch (Vista 2203)                          
3:00 p.m.   Legislative Committee Meeting (Vista 2202)
3:00 p.m.   J.Ed. Committee Meeting (Atrium 1)
3:00 p.m.   AP Board Meeting (Atrium 3)                     
3:45 p.m.   Member Services Committee Meeting (Atrium 2)*            
3:45 p.m.   Ad Committee & New Media Committee Meeting (Vista 2206)*
4:00 p.m.   MNF Newspaper Museum Board Meeting (Atrium 5)

Friday, January 28
1:30 p.m.  MFPA Board Meeting (Atrium 7)
3:00 p.m.  MFPA Annual Business Meeting (Atrium 7)
3:30 p.m.  MNA Annual Business Meeting (Atrium 4)

*Immediately following this committee meeting, members will help setup Member Services booth in the Grand Ballroom Foyer.