Kansas Professional Communicators

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Why Join?

Networking... professional growth and recognition... leadership development... these are only a few reasons to join Kansas Professional Communicators no matter what your area of communications:

Networking
Connect! Because our membership is diverse, you'll have access to leaders and trendsetters in the communications field across the state.

Annual Conference /
Professional Development
Stay savvy! KPC hosts its annual Spring Conference and local chapters present periodic workshops on a wide range of topics. We offer up speakers addressing hot topics pertinent to our profession, and roundtable discussions that stimulate an exchange of new ideas.

The National Federation of Press Women annual fall conference offers professional development seminars led by nationally-known professionals and the opportunity to network with colleagues in your field from across the nation.

Communications Contest
Win accolades and recognition! Our annual competition for members and nonmembers — including university students — offers categories reflecting the broad range of our professions. First place winners who are KPC and NFPW members advance to national competition. And, members pay a reduced entry fee.

State winners are honored at the Communications Contest Awards Banquet during the annual spring conference.

Deadline for entries in the 2010 contest will be Monday, January 11, 2010 (postmark deadline). Contest information can be found here.

2010 Contest Chair
Becky Funke
Active Aging
125 South West St., Suite 105
Wichita, KS 67213-2114

Click here for High School Communications Competition guidelines and entry forms.

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Communicator of Achievement Competition
Go for the gold! Each year KPC selects a member as the Communicator of Achievement. It is our top honor bestowed for contributions to the communications industry. The winner is then eligible to compete at the national level.

Check out the list of all KPC Communicators of Achievement! (.doc, pdf)

For more information, click here.

Professional Development Grants
Learn more! KPC offers Professional Development Mini-Grants which help members underwrite the cost of attending non-KPC conferences and workshops in the communications field.

For more information, click here.

Newsletters
Keep current! KPC activities, people and communication news are featured in our quarterly newsletter, CommuniKPC, with interim "updates."

Our members also receive the National Federation of Press Women Agenda offering information on professional development opportunities, member benefits and broader communication issues.

Download the latest issue of CommuniKPC

Download past issues

Or Contact Us and indicate you would like a free copy mailed to you.

Membership Directory
Keep in touch! Our Membership Directory encourages networking and communication among members. The directory is available on a members-only, password-protected page to protect confidentiality.

Free listing on "Need a Pro?"
Get more work! Whether you're a freelancer or agency, you may list your services free of charge on our "Need a Pro?" page. Nonmembers can list services for a fee.

List your services.

Scholarships
Lend a hand! KPC, with the support of our Patrons, offers four $500 scholarships each year to communication students — one each at the University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Fort Hays State University and Wichita State University.

Winners are honored at the Patron/Scholarship Luncheon at the annual conference.

Get more information!

High School Communications Competition
Look to the future! KPC encourages young journalists by offering a youth communications contest each year, giving high school students a chance to compete with their peers across the state.

Winners and their teachers are honored at the Patron/Scholarship Luncheon at the annual conference.

The deadline for the 2009 contest has passed. For complete rules, guidelines and contest entry form, click here.

For more information contact KPC President Gwen Larson.

National benefits
As an affiliate of National Federation of Press Women, KPC members are eligible for such benefits as:

the opportunity to compete in the national contest
participation in the annual professional development conference
affordable libel insurance
receiving First Amendment Network e-mail alerts that enable you to take action on First Amendment issues
instant connection to fellow communication professionals across the nation
and more...

The intangibles
Career advancement... mentoring... job leads... friendships... professional contacts... leadership development... references... support... allowing you to grow personally and professionally.

How to Join

Just fill out the handy .pdf application and renewal form and mail with your check for dues.

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download the free program.

Dues are as follows:

KPC dues (includes membership in National
Federation of Press Women):
Active professional: $108 ($73 for NFPW plus $35 to KPC)
Student: $20
Emeritus (retired): $105 (one-time fee for life membership) plus $20 per year for NFPW
Local chapter dues (in addition to KPC dues)
Wichita Professional Communicators: $30

Send your application form and check to:

Nancy Lucas
KPC Vice President for Membership
3826 Westlawn Street
Wichita, KS 67203

And welcome to Kansas Professional Communicators!