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Committees

The major work of the Press Association is done by committees of newspaper executives throughout the MDDC footprint. In addition to marshaling and applying newspaper expertise in various disciplines, for most of the committees, participation is the main avenue to association leadership.

To join any of these committees, you may contact either the committee chair or Rebecca Snyder.

Editorial Committee

The Editorial Committee has these main charges:

  • Make recommendations for the annual MDDC editorial contest
  • Help oversee the annual MDDC internship (Reese Cleghorn) program, reviewing applications, interviewing candidates and placing interns with member papers.
  • Select the winner of the annual MDDC high school journalist of the year scholarship
  • Coordinate any regional or statewide initiative/projects that could improve access public documents and act as a clearinghouse for those issues. Areas include FOI, PIA and access to court documents, emails, police incident reports, etc.
  • Provide feedback and recommendations for training and professional development topics

Editorial Committee FOIA/PIA Subcommittee

Coordinates any regional or statewide initiative/projects that could improve access public documents and acts as a clearinghouse for those issues.  Areas include FOI, PIA and access to court documents, emails, police incident reports, etc.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is composed of the officers of the Press Association Board of Directors (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary and Immediate Past President) and oversees various programs of the Association.  They act as the Finance Committee, overseeing the Association’s investment plan, financial reports and cash management.  They act as the Nominating Committee, presenting a slate of board for directors and officers for the November Board meeting.   Finally, they act as the Hall of Fame Committee, soliciting nominations and recommending candidates to the Board for the MDDC Newspaper Hall of Fame.  

Government Affairs Committee

The Government Affairs committee monitors legislative, judicial and executive agency activities affecting our industry and recommends action to the board of directors. It promotes legislative initiatives in all areas of the business.

Advertising Committee

The Advertising Committee provides advice and guidance on MDDC’s advertising networks and display programs. It provides feedback and direction for professional development, including training series, networking events and onboarding of sales reps. It advises on best practices and creates programs to target revenue generation in member publications and in print and digital formats. Finally, it advises on advertising content and other sales-related events.

Audience Development Committee

The Audience Development committee is charged with coordinating any regional or statewide initiative/projects that could improve audience development and circulation and act as a clearinghouse for those issues. It also provides feedback and recommendations for training and professional development topics. 

Public Notice Committee

The Public Notice Committee coordinates any regional or statewide initiative/projects that could improve public notice advertising and act as a clearinghouse for those issues. It also provides feedback and recommendations for training and professional development topics.