WV Press News Release
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Newspaper representatives from across the state are joining with the West Virginia Press Association for Convention 2022 on Aug. 4-6 in Charleston.
“Each year we gather for networking, educating and having fun,” said Don Smith, WV Press executive director. “Don’t miss the best media event of the year. For our first in-person convention in two years, WVPA is inviting everyone to downtown Charleston, which has experienced a rebirth and renovation.”
“Our theme this year is ‘A Vision for the Future.’ After two years of a COVID epidemic that impacted the quality of life, social engagement, employment, financial stability, and our understanding of what it means to live in West Virginia, we are moving forward,” Smith said. “As part of convention, we are inviting guests to share … as a government official, education expert, industry representative, community leader, non-profit director … what they envision as the future in terms of respective fields of expertise for West Virginia in the next decade. Our other goals are educating, socializing, networking, and relaxing.”
Attendees can register on eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-west-virginia-press-association-convention-tickets-378025463337?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
You can also register by the attached form and pay by check or credit card.
The convention location is Four Points by Sheraton on the banks of the Kanawha River in Charleston.
Attendees can reserve a room online. https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1655843198258&key=GRP&app=resvlink
The WV Press Group ID is WV1820 and the room block deadline: July 18. The room rate: $139-179 per night. You can also call 1-888-236-2427 or 304-344-4092 or visit www.marriott.com
With a lot of activity in Charleston, Smith said the rooms are limited so he is encouraging everyone to reserve their room as soon as possible. Reservation information is on the next page.
MultiFest will be happening at Haddad Riverfront Park, and we are working with MultiFest on this incredible first weekend in August. Enjoy the convention and wander outside to enjoy all the entertainment and events.
WV Press thanks its corporate partners – AARP-WV, WVU News and Information, and the West Virginia Press Association Foundation — for their support of the convention.
The WV Press Convention agenda is attached and shared below:
Thursday, Aug. 4
Board meetings
1 p.m.- WVPA/WVPS Board Meetings
3:30 p.m. – WVPA Foundation Trustees Meeting
6 p.m. – Reception/Dinner at Four Points/First group of Vision Statements
8 p.m. – Hospitality Suite
Friday, Aug. 5
8:30 a.m. – Continental Breakfast
10 a.m. until noon – Education Session – Employee Recruitment/Customer Service
12:30 p.m. – Ad Awards Luncheon/Second group of Vision Statements
3 p.m. – Education Session – Digital Revenue & Ad Sales Ideas
5 p.m. – Informal Reception/Third group of Vision Statements – Multifest at the Levee
8 p.m. – Hospitality Suite
Saturday, Aug. 6
9 a.m. Membership Meeting – Full Breakfast
10:3O a.m. – Education Session – Legal Advertising Update and ideas
12:30 a.m. – Vision for the Future Luncheon/Final Vision Statements
3 p.m. – Education Session – WVU Fred King and April Kaull – Research work in Reporting/Audience Building
5 p.m. – Contest Judges Reception
6 p.m. – Reception/Editorial Awards Banquet/Hospitality Event
