SNPA is not just for dailies any more!
Membership open to dailies, non-dailies, supplier companies,
as well as educators and former/retired newspaper executives

SNPA welcomes its newest non-daily members from: Albertville, Ala.; Columbiana, Ala.; Hartselle, Ala.; Bainbridge, Ga.; Barnesville, Ga.; Covington, Ga.; Eatonton, Ga.; Monroe, Ga.; London, Ky.; Central, La.; Cleveland, Miss.; Albermarle, N.C.; Brevard, N.C.; Southern Pines, N.C.; Crossville, Tenn.; Jonesborough, Tenn.; Monterey, Va.; and Wytheville, Va.

Membership in the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association is open to daily and non-daily news publications – in print or electronic format, as well as to supplier companies that provide goods or services to news publications. Supplier companies interested in receiving information about joining SNPA should contact Cindy Durham in the SNPA office: cindy@snpa.org or (404) 256-0444.

In addition, the SNPA Board of Directors has extended membership to former newspaper executives, as well as to current and retired journalism educators who are not eligible for membership in any other membership category. Owners or employees of newspapers may not apply as individual members.

Fees, benefits and membership requirements are set by the SNPA Board of Directors.  All applications that meet membership requirements will be referred to the Board of Directors for approval.

Printed news publications have been defined by the Board as:

• Printed publication.
• Four or more pages in length.
• Issued at least weekly.
• Principally devoted to the dissemination of original local or general news and other editorial content (not less than 25 percent of overall content).
• Must not primarily serve as a platform for dissemination promoting the interests and/or opinions of a special interest group, individual or cause.

Dues for daily and non-daily publications in this category are based on frequency of publication. Daily publications are defined as those that publish four or more days per week. Non-daily publications publish three days per week or less.

Why Join SNPA?
SNPA President Donna Barrett, president and CEO of Community Newspaper Holdings Inc., says: "SNPA is an organization of talented, committed publishers and executives who care deeply about the future of this industry. SNPA is an extraordinary and affordable forum for professional development and sharing ideas.  Its mission is to help newspapers deal with tremendous market challenges and emerge from the current turmoil stronger and better."

For a membership application and dues structure, click on the links below:

Contact
Cindy Durham, Director of Member Services
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
3680 North Peachtree Road, Suite 300
Atlanta, GA  30341
(404) 256-0444
cindy@snpa.org