Postal Press Association

A guestroom rate of $169.00 per day will be in effect throughout the conference. The current tax rate is 15.5%. The Madison Councourse will provide a complimentary airport shuttle for service between Dane County Regional Airport and the hotel, complimentary wireless Internet access and a reduced parking rate of $12 per night. To make room reservations, click here or call 1-800-356-8293.

This intensive four-day event will help you and your organization:

* Better inform and educate members and their families.

* Create a communications system that will stimulate membership participation and build a stronger union.

* Conquer the challenges of public speaking.

* Explore ways to establish a working relationship with the media & methods for generating public support.

* Learn about digital media and how it can complement a print publication.

* Avoid costly lawsuits by studying the subjects of libel, copyright and internal union elections.

* Infuse the union’s publication with style and personality so members will read every issue.

* Harness the tools for conducting interviews that get noticed.

* Become skilled at writing news stories, eye-catching headlines and high-interest feature stories.

* Master techniques for reporting on issues affecting the membership.

* Inspire union loyalty through the art of photojournalism.