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SPECIAL THANKS
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The North Carolina Newspaper Production Conference has been suc-cessful through the valuable assistance of companies which support the sessions in many ways. The Conference would not have been possible were it not for the supplier sponsors. Special appreciation is extended to the companies listed below:
Southern LithoUS InkKonica
NewswayProImage
PM VenturesQuipp
NC Press AssociationFuji Graphics Systems
Abitibi-BowaterNENSCO
DYCAaron Paper
Sponsor list may be incomplete at this time. Other pledged sponsors will be recognized, as their commitments are received, at the conference.
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe North Carolina Newspaper Production Conference (NCNPC) will be held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Conference Center, located in Research Triangle Park, NC. Advance registration is recommended. Volume discounts are available. An advance registration fee of $25 will be charged per person for the conference. Registration at the door on the day of the conference will be $35. The Conference Golf Outing is an additional $15 for a total of $40. The Confer-ence Fishing Tournament is an additional $25 for a total of $50. The registration fee covers attendance and materials for the conference sessions, two evening socials, breakfast and lunch. Lodging is not included in the registration fee. No refund will be made unless cancellation is received by the secretary at least ten days prior to the conference. Casual attire is appropriate for the conference. Badges are issued upon check-in at the registration desk and are required for admission at all conference functions.
ACCOMMODATIONSThe Sheraton Imperial is pleased to offer the conference a special hotel room rate of $88. In order to receive this rate, mention that you are with the NC Newspaper Production Conference. This special room rate is available only until April 22 for up to 100 rooms, so make your reservation early! The Sheraton Imperial Hotel is located off I-40 West, Exit 282, Page Road, in Research Triangle Park, NC.
To reserve rooms, please contact the:Sheraton Imperial Hotel
(919) 941-5050
FISHING TOURNAMENT RETURNS!The conference is pleased to sponsor this tournament at Harris Lake. Boats, tackle, bait and refreshments are provided. NC Fishing License required.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OFFICERS
ChairmanJason Hoffman, The Sun News (Myrtle Beach, SC)
Vice ChairmanMike Ivancic, Gaston Gazette (Gastonia)
Secretary/TreasurerMichael Stewart, News-Argus (Goldsboro)
COMMITTEE MEMBERS John Barlow, Morning News (Florence, SC) Dan Enfi nger, Post & Courier (Charleston, SC) Tom Muessel, Carolina MoneySaver (Monroe) Natalie Parker, News & Record (Greensboro)
COMMITTEE SUPPLIER SPONSOR REPRESENTATIVES Susan Garner, Southern Lithoplate, Inc. Don Hall, US Ink Corporation Bill McBride, Konica-Minolta
CONFERENCE WEB SITESherry Rich, Star-News (Wilmington)
If you would like to be a part of the planning process or just have a great idea for the next Production Conference, contact a current committee member listed above or e-mail us from our web site www.ncproduction.org.
www.ncproduction.org
DIRECTIONS TO GOLF COURSE:
From Raleigh: Take I-440 (Beltline) to Exit 298A (US 401 South) and follow for 101⁄2 miles. Turn right on Hilltop-Needmore Road and follow for 3⁄4 mile. Turn right onto Shady Greens Drive.
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DIRECTIONS TO LAUNCH SITE:I-40 West to 751 (next exit past Southpoint); take 751 south for 12 miles; go across Hwy 64 (becomes New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd); go 4-5 miles to stop sign; go straight across (becomes New Hill Holleman Rd.); Go about 4 miles to a stop sign; Right on Bartley Holleman Rd; Boat ramp area is 1 mile on right.
The golf outing returns this year to CROOKED CREEK GOLF CLUB
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The conference is targeted to all aspects of printing newspaper publications. While we all work together for the finished
products, we have separate interests and issues specific to each department’s role in that process.
2nd Session (3:00-4:00) 1st Session (1:30-2:30)
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For session details, visit www.ncproduction.org
REGISTRATION FORM Return by May 5, 2009
Company Name:_______________________________________
Company Address:_______________________________________
City: ___________________________________
State:__________________ ZIP: ___________
Conference Advance Registration $25BULK DISCOUNTS FOR 2009!!
Buy 2 Registrations, Get 1 FREE$100 Unlimited Registrations (per company)
Golf: Additional $15/person (no bulk discounts)Fishing: Additional $25/person (no bulk discounts)
ATTENDEES:
Name: _________________________________ __ Golf (note handicap or recent score __) __ Fishing
Name: _________________________________ __ Golf (note handicap or recent score __) __ Fishing
Name: _________________________________ __ Golf (note handicap or recent score __) __ Fishing
Name: _________________________________ __ Golf (note handicap or recent score __) __ Fishing
(To register additional attendees, please attach a list.)
TOTAL ENCLOSED $:________
Mail completed form and check payable to: Michael Stewart, c/o News-Argus, NC Newspaper Production Conference, PO Box 10629, Goldsboro, NC 27532
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Ad M
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and
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hear
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Auto
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qui
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prod
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Tall
Tabs
/ S
mal
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will
a ta
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ab o
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ler w
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our p
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dep
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He
ar w
hat t
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s yo
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need
to c
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akin
g th
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itch.
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Wha
t im
pact
is
cons
olid
atio
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ving
on
equi
pmen
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The
cons
olid
atio
n of
prin
ting
and
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agin
g ha
s an
impa
ct o
n th
e eq
uipm
ent.
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uss
way
s to
sav
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oney
on
mai
nten
ance
bef
ore
taki
ng o
n m
ore
wor
k.
Topi
c:
Mai
nten
ance
w
ith A
utom
atio
n Au
tom
atio
n br
ings
new
issu
es in
w
orki
ng w
ith o
lder
pre
sses
. Pl
ease
com
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hea
r abo
ut h
ow
som
e ot
her n
ewsp
aper
are
de
alin
g w
ith th
ese
issu
es.
Topi
c:
In-s
ourc
ing
& O
ut-s
ourc
ing
List
en to
how
one
ne
wsp
aper
was
abl
e to
brin
g ad
pr
oduc
tion
in a
cen
tral l
ocat
ion
succ
essf
ully
. Thi
s w
ill a
lso
be a
gre
at
oppo
rtuni
ty to
ask
que
stio
ns a
bout
th
e pr
os a
nd c
ons
of e
ach.