Mountains, Movies, and Media By Terry Haycock Meet VPC’s 2nd vice president for communications, Sunni Brown, whose first name aptly describes her presence. The mother of four — son Bonnar (7), daughter Gigi (6), and twin boys Sully and Cooper (3) — is a busy lady, juggling family and a demanding job. Sunni hails from the small town of West Jefferson in the mountains...
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Dedication, Travel, and a Kitten Named London — Meet VPC’s Cynthia Price By Terry Haycock Cynthia Price was national president when I first met her at the 2010 NFPW convention in Chicago. Illinois Woman’s Press Association (IWPA) was hosting the event, and I was working with NFPW member Cecilia Green on physical arrangements; Cecilia introduced us in passing....
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Communications Contest Open for Business By Julie Campbell, past president and contest chair Yes, friends, as announced in the October issue of NFPW’s E-Letter, the 2020 VPC Communications Contest is open for business — with a new, improved entry software to boot. Click here to get started. You’ll find all the categories and requirements, plus info on...
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As VPC members retire and employers are no longer covering dues, it’s more important than ever to recruit and retain members. Following a LinkedIn presentation in September, VPC members in attendance brainstormed ways to grow membership. The top vote getter was a mini recruitment campaign that starts now. Each member who recruits a new member by Jan. 31 will be...
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New York, Jambalaya, and the Museum District: A Sunday Afternoon with Tyya Turner By Terry Haycock With this series of member profiles, we hope to enhance our knowledge of each other on personal as well as professional levels. When a former New Yorker and former Chicagoan meet in Virginia, the conversation can’t help but include comparisons, contrasts, and...
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Pictured above: Coby and Sande dressed as an African photo safari scene for Halloween; Sande and her best friend, Catherine, after finishing the Richmond Marathon. (She did it to mark her 50th birthday year.) Catching Up with Sande Snead is No Easy Task — But Well Worth It! By Terry Haycock With this series of member profiles, we hope to enhance our knowledge of...
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