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FALPANAIREDedicated to Communications
Volume 42, Spring Issue April013
2013 FALPANAIRE 1
AMERICAN LEGION CONVENTION
Thursday, June 6 toSunday, June 9, 2013
Renaissance Orlando at Sea World6677 Sea Harbor Dr, Orlando
Reservations: 800-266-9432(Mention the American Legion
For the $129 per night rate)
Executive Board Meeting – 3:30pmGeneral Meeting – 4:00 to 5:00pm
June 8th - Damselfish Meeting Room
Hello Fellow Communicators!
Don’t forget who you are.
Design a masthead for your front page that clearly identifies your newsletter, and if applicable, your company or organization. You may also want to include a short mission statement. Contact information is also crucial; especially if you are sending your newsletter to the public or customers. Make it clear who the newsletter is from and how you can be reached.
Has your publication won any awards? Don’t be afraid to brag a little! Make that part of your mast head too. Is your editor a member of FALPA and/or NALPA or any other press association? Be proud and put that with the rest of your editors contact information.
Our next meeting will be on Saturday, June 8th during the American Legion Convention. The Executive meeting will be held at 3:30pm and the General meeting will begin at 4:00pm and last about an hour. Both of these meetings will be held in the Damselfish Meeting Room. You’ll find a map of the hotel meetings rooms at convention.
Yours in communication,Bonnie CarterPresident, 2012-2013
NOTES FROM FALPA
PRESIDENT BONNIE CARTER
THE FLORIDA AMERICAN LEGION PRESS ASSOCIATIONDEDICATED TO COMMUNICATIONS
MEETING MINUTESNovember 10, 2012
The General Meeting of the Florida American Legion Press Association was called to order on November 10th 2012 at 3:30pm at the Hilton Walt Disney World Resort,
LEGIONSITES.COM
Don’t you think it’s time your Post has its own Legion approved website? The American Legion has teamed with Legionsites, and together since 2004, has designed individual, customized, sanctioned Website for Legion Posts, Districts, and Departments.
Newly designed websites are now available. They are professional in appearance, easy to use with no HTML programing required. The web based content management system needs no special software, is expandable, content editable and easy to update. The only required items you will need to get started are a computer with a web browser and an internet connection of any type.
To view a demo of the Post web site go to http://demo.legionsites.org. For more information about fees go to www.legionsites.com or email them at [email protected].
12012-2013 Annual FALPA 'Best Papers' Contest
CATEGORIES:
1. District, Area, Miscellaneous Publications
For District-wide, Area-wide or Regional-wide publications:
A. Legion publications B. All other district, area or regional publications (SAL, Auxiliary, 40&8,8&40,etc.)
2. Larger Posts For all publications produced at the post level: A. Posts over 750 members B. Posts with 250 - 749 members
3. Smaller Posts, Units, Squadrons
For all publications produced at the post level: A. Posts up to 250 members B. All other unit/squadron publications
4. Editorials
Must have appeared originally in an American Legion or member publication within the contest year.
A. George Hartley award -- Original effort of Editor B. Guest editorial (by lined or author identified)
RulesPlease read and follow the rules carefully.
Competition Year - Papers and editorials submitted must have been issued / published between May 1, 2012 and April 30, 2013.
Basis Of Judging - Papers will be judged on: Content (Legion, Auxiliary, SAL, local, county, district, state and national news, as appropriate); clear, concise and balanced writing; make-up; design and appearance; use of photos and illustrations.
Editorials will be judged on: Headline and lead arousal of interest; clear, concise and imaginative writing; Research and grasp of subject; timely and appropriate objectives suitable to publication.
Entry Instructions· Must be a current member of the Florida American Legion Press Association· For categories 1, 2, 3 and 4, submit three (3) papers, one each of three separate issues.· For category 4, submit only one (1) editorial. Send entire paper, put on cover sheet name & page
number of the editorial.
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NEWSLETTER TIPS
I don’t know about you but spellchecker is my best friend! Unfortunately, I rely on it more than I should. I find that because I’ve been so involved in something I’m writing that I couldn’t have possibly made any errors on it. I’ve read it over and over again so many times that I MUST have found any mistakes. If you believe that, I’ve got a bridge I can sell you!Lucky for me, my husband used to work for a major newspaper in the city where we live. Nothing goes out of the house until he has proofread it. But it’s not just his experience in the newspaper business that finds my errors. It’s just the fact that he is a reader with fresh eyes.
So remember, before you take your newsletter to the printer ask someone else to read it. Sometimes the smallest errors can be the most embarrassing!
THE FLORIDA AMERICAN LEGION PRESS ASSOCIATIONDEDICATED TO COMMUNICATIONS
MEETING MINUTESNovember 10, 2012
The General Meeting of the Florida American Legion Press Association was called to order on November 10th 2012 at 3:30pm at the Hilton Walt Disney World Resort,
2013 MEMBERSHIP DUESWe will be accepting dues for the 2013 membership year at Conference. FALPA is $5 & NALPA is $10. You don’t have to join NALPA to join FALPA. Our friendly Membership Chairman can process both memberships for you.
Stop by our table, come to the meeting or mail your dues to Mark Johnson, 5430 Friendly St, Port St John, FL 32927-2958.
We appreciate your membership!
Check out our ad in theAmerican Legion Convention Book!
· For all entries, an identifying cover sheet must be submitted, to include the following information, typed or printed neatly:
a. Name & Number of Post, District, Unit, Squadron, etc. f. Name mailing address, phone number of Editor
b. Full address of Post, Unit, Squadron, etc. g. Name, mailing address, and phone number of entrant, if other than editor
c. Name of Publication h. Editorials, include author name, editorial title
d. Frequency of Publication
e. Average circulation number Entry Deadline
Entries must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2013 and mailed to: Charlie Wing
2912 Imperial Palm Dr, Largo, FL [email protected]
Please mark the lower left corner of your mailing envelope: "CONTEST" and indicate the entry category for judging e.g., 2-A; 4-B; etc.
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President - Bonnie Carter4211 Helena St, NESt Petersburg, FL 33703(727) [email protected]
Vice President - Mark Johnson5430 Friendly StPort St John, FL 32927(321) 690-0791 [email protected]
Secretary – Vanesa Anderson-Rosa10227 Blanchard PK Trl, Apt 2421Orlando, FL 32817-4830(813) [email protected]
Treasurer - Pat Johnson5430 Friendly StPort St John, FL 32927(321) [email protected]
Chaplain – Frank Reese1431 13th StWest Palm Beach, FL 33401(561) 655-0749
Sgt-at-Arms – Willie Smith1505 Ave HSt Pierce, FL 34950(772) 882-1337
Advisory Board (1 year) Kathee Coughlin 2117 Harriet DriveTallahassee, FL 32303(850) 562-1017
2012-2013FLORIDA AMERICAN LEGION PRESS ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
Central Area VP - Charlie Wing2912 Imperial Palm DrLargo, FL [email protected]
Eastern Area VP - Nell ColbertP.O. 5446Winter Park, FL 32793-5446(321) [email protected]
Eastern Area VP – Robert Doyle470 Alabama AveMerritt Island, FL [email protected]
Northern Area VP - Jim Ramos6609 SE 85 AvenueNewberry, FL 32669-7126(352) [email protected]
Southern Area VP - Gary Cardinas18510 NW 86th AveHialeah, FL 33015(305) [email protected]
Southwestern Area VP - open
Western Area VP – Byron Long310 N. Devillier StPensacola, FL 32801(850) [email protected]
Judge Advocate – open
The FALPANAIRE is published three times a year by the Florida American Legion Press AssociationCirculation: 60
Editor – Bonnie Carter, 4211 Helena St NE, St Petersburg, FL 33703 727-521-4049 [email protected]
Florida American Legion Press
MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 10, 2012 CONTINUED
OLD BUSINESS; President Carter opened the floor to discuss the website/blog page and any updates pertaining to. President Carter then addressed the new members, asking what they would like help with in reference to their publication. Handouts were provided to all members: “Don’t you think it’s time that your Post has its own Legion approved website?” and “Is your publication worth reading”. Each handout was reviewed and the floor was open for discussion and questions by the membership.
NEW BUSINESS; President Carter provided a report on her trip to the National Convention for NALMA. NALPA has changed their acronym to reflect National American Legion Media Association NALMA. President Carter opened the floor for discussion on the topic of changing FALPA to reflect the new National standard. Jim Ramos provided a point of consideration that FALPA has invested in materials reflecting the FALPA name and during an executive committee
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President - Bonnie Carter4211 Helena St, NESt Petersburg, FL 33703(727) [email protected]
Vice President - Mark Johnson5430 Friendly StPort St John, FL 32927(321) 690-0791 [email protected]
Secretary – Vanesa Anderson-Rosa10227 Blanchard PK Trl, Apt 2421Orlando, FL 32817-4830(813) [email protected]
Treasurer - Pat Johnson5430 Friendly StPort St John, FL 32927(321) [email protected]
Chaplain – Frank Reese1431 13th StWest Palm Beach, FL 33401(561) 655-0749
Sgt-at-Arms – Willie Smith1505 Ave HSt Pierce, FL 34950(772) 882-1337
Advisory Board (1 year) Kathee Coughlin 2117 Harriet DriveTallahassee, FL 32303(850) 562-1017
Central Area VP - Charlie Wing2912 Imperial Palm DrLargo, FL [email protected]
Eastern Area VP - Nell ColbertP.O. 5446Winter Park, FL 32793-5446(321) [email protected]
Eastern Area VP – Robert Doyle470 Alabama AveMerritt Island, FL [email protected]
Northern Area VP - Jim Ramos6609 SE 85 AvenueNewberry, FL 32669-7126(352) [email protected]
Southern Area VP - Gary Cardinas18510 NW 86th AveHialeah, FL 33015(305) [email protected]
Southwestern Area VP - open
Western Area VP – Byron Long310 N. Devillier StPensacola, FL 32801(850) [email protected]
Judge Advocate – open
meeting made the suggestion to keep the FALPA name due to the investment already made. A motion was made by Jim Ramos to have FALPA keep its name while keeping dues at the same amount – seconded by Bob Colbert. Motion approved with all voting members in agreement. President Carter provided the update that, since The Best Paper Awards now reflect a 20% electronic submissions format, the name has been changed to The Media Awards. The question was posed to the membership if FALPA should do the same. A motion was made by Jim Ramos to not make a change at this time – seconded by Bob Colbert. Motion approved with all voting members in agreement. President Carter reminded the group that the email address provided is very important to maintaining a strong line of communication and ensuring that everyone receives the FALPA newsletter. Additional updates for the NALMA meeting addressed the new Area 2 Vice Presidents, now James Buck Owens and the new Executive Board Member, now Mark Johnson. NALMA also has a Facebook page and would like all members to like them on their page. Any members of FALPA that have a Facebook page were encouraged to submit their information to President Carter for the newsletter.
WAYS & MEANS; The floor was open for members to discuss new fundraising ideas. Jim Ramos provided the idea to have a drawing that selected a winner at the following meeting to encourage continual participation and attendance. Nell Colbert provided the idea that each month a ticket is drawn and the winner provided with membership for the following year. Additional ideas included a silent action throughout the convention time frame as well as Nell Colbert’s suggestion for a raffle that incorporates a festive basket for the season displayed at the FALPA table during the next convention. President Carter offered to look into having a basket created for the State Convention. President Carter provided a last call for the 50/50 drawing, with the winner being #485252 Henry Cain with Sqd 57. A motion was made by Jim Ramos to have the winner present, after discussion by the membership a vote was taken with the motion turned down.
AWARDS; The award ceremony at the National Meeting included: Edward R. Wright winning the William E Olinger Award; Howard Traxler with the Tampa Times also wins the William E. Olinger Award; and, President Carter for her district newsletter winning the Emerson O. Mann Publication Award.
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS; Jim Ramos suggested that during the meeting FALPA has another drawing for which Jim Ramos would be providing a special gift that requires attendance to win. A motion was made by Jim Ramos for the special gift – second by Bob Colbert. Motion approved with all voting members in agreement. President Carter’s final announcement to the membership informed that this would be her last year as FALPA President.
With no further business a motion was made by Jim Ramos to close the meeting – seconded by Heidi Strickland. With the motion approved by all voting members the meeting was adjourned according to ritual at approximately 4:30pm with the following meeting scheduled for the next Department Convention being held on Saturday, June 8 th 2013 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Resort at 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821, in the Damselfish Rm, at 4:30pm.
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