MPA wants you!  We are looking for members who are interested in being involved in the various committees that help shape everything from Convention to the Better Newspaper Contest. 

Please review the list of committees below. Choose one that strikes your interest in email lisa@michiganpress.org to get more information about how you can join a committee.

MEMBERSHIP:

This committee deals with all types of member issues from categories of membership to annual dues costs.  They also review new applications for membership prior to board approval. If you want to get involved in the types of members MPA has this is the committee for you!

EDUCATION:

This committee will be working on several projects in the coming year including webinar development, training sessions and other opportunities to bring members together. The program committee has already met and will continue to do so regarding implementing plans for the 2026 MPA Annual Convention. If you have ideas for speakers, topics you think members would be interested in hearing about or brilliant networking ideas, we would love to have you on this committee.

COMMUNICATION:

The goal of this committee will be to develop messages that help raise and expand the image of newspapers in Michigan and the presence of MPA by looking at how we communicate with our members and Michigan citizens.  In a changing media landscape and some negative opinions from our leaders your voice could be helpful on this committee.

PUBLIC POLICY:

As your voice in the halls of government, MPA looks to members for guidance and help to strengthen our message on open government, public notice and the business issues that impact Michigan newspapers. If you have an interest in politics and policy, please consider lending your voice to this committee.

CONTEST:

The Better Newspaper Contest is a favorite of MPA Members. As our membership grows and expands to individual members and online publications, the contest committee will be looking at the various categories for the contest and pinpointing new categories to encompass all members.