Hoosier State Press Association - The Indiana Publisher
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Indiana The Volume 77, Issue 9 • April 26, 2012 Publisher Published alternate Thursdays AP offers free trial to HSPA weeklies State, national news included offering HSPA-member week- ly newspapers free trials of a new AP service for weeklies and their websites. AP News Choice offers The Associated Press is tools to keep weekly papers' print and online editions up to date with news content tailored to the needs of local readers. "HSPA is happy to work Trial gives options to weekly papers What: Free trial of AP News Choice for weekly newspapers and their websites Cost: Free for trial period Who: HSPAmember newspa pers that publish weekly Delivery: Through AP Exchange, a passwordprotected website, or with AP to make this pro- gram available to weeklies as part of our effort to help newspapers provide valuable content to their communi- Information: Patrick McDowell, AP's assistant bureau chief for Indiana, (312) 9203624 or pmcdowell@ap.org ties," said Steve Key, HSPA executive director and general counsel. AP News Choice provides AP content including state via a feed directly into a newspa per's computer system. news; the top national and international stories of the day; and news channels focused on specific news top- ics such as agriculture, edu- cation, energy, environment, medical, real estate, religion, technology, transportation and travel. For example, a weekly could choose a mix of state news and two channels, such as agriculture and energy. The Indiana state news component consists of AP-produced news, sports, and political coverage includ- ing the popular Capitol Crossroads weekly analysis of state government issues. AP News Choice is deliv- ered through AP Exchange – an easy-to-use, password- protected website – or via a feed directly into a newspa- per's computer system. The AP developed AP News Choice in response to requests from weekly newspa- pers for more access to See AP, Page 2 HSPA FOUNDATION GOLF OUTING More than a fundraiser North vs. South Challenge for the Freedom Cannon We're looking for a few brave recruits to join both sides of the skirmish for the Freedom Cannon on Thursday, June 7 at Southern Dunes Golf Course in Indianapolis. Leave the muskets at home. This battle begins with clubs. Join the Yankees as they try to quiet that Rebel Yell, or team up with the Southerners as they plot an ambush. A blind draw will determine which North and South foursomes face each other in match play scored after all teams finish the scramble. The side with the most victories wins the Cannon. Join in the fun for more surprises (of a friendly nature). The annual golf fundraiser benefits programming of HSPA Foundation. The MasonDixie line will remain flexible until all teams and individuals register. or to register online, visit www.HSPAfoundation.org/golf-outing For more information HSPA inducts new officers Each April the Hoosier State Press Association wel comes a new rotation of officers. This year's board includes President Greg Morris, IBJ Corp.; Vice Presi dent Robyn McCloskey, Pharos-Tribune (Logansport) and Kokomo Tribune; Secretary Jon O'Bannon, The Corydon Democrat; and Treasurer Tina West, The Courier-Times (New Castle). Above: Past President Tim Timmons, The Paper (Craw fordsville) and The Times (Nob les ville), right, receives a plaque honoring his service from Morris. Left: Board member Don Hurd, Benton Review (Fow ler), left, a past president of the board, receives a gift honoring his service from Timmons. RSVP for regional meetings Public access events coming this summer the state in May to host breakfast and lunch gather- ings with publishers, editors and ad directors. The informal regional meet- The HSPA staff will travel ings are designed to allow newspaper leadership to net- work and to let HSPA staff know how they can improve member services. Managers will hear brief reports from: • Executive Director and General Counsel Steve Key • Foundation Director Pam Lego (North Tour only). Members are asked to review the itinerary below and RSVP by May 1 by emailing Shawn Goldsby at sgoldsby@hspa.com with their name, paper, and desired meeting date and city. Logansport (facility not hand- icapped accessible) Friday, May 11 • Lunch: 11:30 a.m., Fort Wayne Specific meeting locations, directions and other details will follow. Karen Braeckel • MAP Advertising Director North region tour Thursday, May 10 • Breakfast: 8:30 a.m., South Bend • Lunch: 12:30 p.m., South region tour Thursday, May 17 • Breakfast: 8:30 a.m., Rockville • Lunch: 1 p.m., Vincennes Friday, May 18 • Breakfast: 8:30 a.m., Madison • Lunch: 1 p.m., New Castle The Hoosier State Press Association will team up with Indiana's attorney general and public access counselor to offer seminars on the state's public access laws this summer. Attorney General Greg evening sessions targeting citizens and government officials. first public access counselor. HSPA-member newspa- O'Connor was the state's Zoeller asked Steve Key, HSPA's executive director and general counsel, and Public Access Counselor Joe Hoage to work with two attorneys from his office, Anne Mullin O'Connor and Matt Light, to present pers will serve as hosts for the six or more events that will be conducted between June and mid-September. A schedule of sessions will be released in the coming weeks. A panel will explain the See ACCESS, Page 3