Your newspaper association is governed by three boards of directors, with policy recommendations generated by several committees. The various boards and committees are made up entirely of members, and assisted by INA staff liaisons.

Boards:
Iowa Newspaper Association Board of Directors

The Iowa Newspaper Association’s mission is to protect, promote, foster and advance the interests of the members of the newspaper industry and to provide direction to the association’s two related boards. (June 2005)

INA Services Co. Board of Directors

The INA Services Company’s mission is to advance the economic well-being of Iowa newspaper enterprises primarily through research, promotion and advertising sales. (June 2005)

Iowa Newspaper Foundation Board of Directors

The Iowa Newspaper Foundation’s mission is to champion and improve the quality and future of Iowa’s newspaper enterprises and the communities they serve and to raise funds to fulfill this mission. (June 2005)

Committees:

All-State Committee- makes recommendations regarding the INA All-State Athletic Recognition program and coordinates the Ed Thomas Mr. Football Award. Meets approximately two times per year.

Auction Committee - makes recommendations regarding the fundraising auctions held during the annual Convention and Trade Show. Meets approximately one time per year.

Contest Committee - makes recommendations regarding INF Better Newspaper Contests categories, rules, awards and judging procedures. Meets approximately one time per year.

Convention Program Committee– plans the annual convention, with committee members serving as moderators. Meets approximately one time per year.

Finance Committee– reviews the INA financial statements and annual budget. Meets approximately one time per year.

Fundraising Strategy Committee– serves as the chief oversight/support group for the INF Director on fundraising matters. Members of the committee include the INF President, the three INF Vice Presidents, the INA President and Vice President, the INF Director and the INA Executive Director.

Government Relations Committee- monitors legislation and makes recommendations to the board regarding the INA’s legislative program. Also monitors non-legislative government activities and when appropriate, makes recommendations to the board regarding INA activity. Meets approximately two times per year.

Marketing Committee- oversees activities of Customized Newspaper Advertising, the sales arm of the INA. Committee's emphasis is on efforts to bring new advertising dollars to newspapers and identify research and promotional opportunities. Meets approximately two times per year.

New Media Committee – searches for ways INA members and/or their association can benefit from new media and makes recommendations to the INA Board regarding programs or vendor relationships which can benefit members. Meets approximately two times per year.

Newspapers in Education (NIE) Committee– works to develop and promote the use of newspapers as a classroom teaching resource. Meets approximately one time per year.

Nominating Committee- develops a nominating report to the membership for the INA board elections. There is a committee for each board – the INA board and the INF board. Each committee meets approximately one time per year.

Scholarship Committee- administers several scholarship funds that provide assistance to Iowa students preparing for newspaper careers. Meets approximately one time per year.

Seminar Committee- plans all educational events other than the convention program. Meets approximately one time per year.

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