Well, I’ve got my first conference under my belt, and it was an important one.
It was great to finally put faces to names and start building real connections with our members. I’m looking forward to meeting even more of you soon. Experiencing the conference from the planning side also gave me a new perspective. I’ve always enjoyed attending, but helping organize one is an entirely different experience. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. I learned a lot and plan to use those lessons to make the next conference even better.
Beyond the conference itself, the most significant moment came during the annual meeting. Members voted to update our bylaws, allowing us to welcome paid and digital-only publications into the association. This is a meaningful step forward, one that positions us to grow and evolve with the industry.
These changes won’t be small. We’ll be updating our name, logo, and bylaws. This is a full refresh of who we are and how we present ourselves. With this, we can better align our mission and outward identity to attract members seeking a strong community for learning and networking. Just as importantly, while new members can learn from us, we have just as much to learn from them as we all navigate an increasingly hybrid, multimedia landscape.
You’ll begin to see updates roll out over the next few months, with changes taking effect July 1, 2026. Look for a new name and logo, a refreshed Paperclips format, and a printed annual report tab. These updates are intended to make our communications clearer, more useful, and more effective, both for you and for recruiting future members.
If you have questions along the way, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m happy to walk through what’s changing and what it means for you.
I’m excited about what this moment represents for our association and where we’re headed next. Stay tuned.
It was great to finally put faces to names and start building real connections with our members. I’m looking forward to meeting even more of you soon. Experiencing the conference from the planning side also gave me a new perspective. I’ve always enjoyed attending, but helping organize one is an entirely different experience. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. I learned a lot and plan to use those lessons to make the next conference even better.
Beyond the conference itself, the most significant moment came during the annual meeting. Members voted to update our bylaws, allowing us to welcome paid and digital-only publications into the association. This is a meaningful step forward, one that positions us to grow and evolve with the industry.
These changes won’t be small. We’ll be updating our name, logo, and bylaws. This is a full refresh of who we are and how we present ourselves. With this, we can better align our mission and outward identity to attract members seeking a strong community for learning and networking. Just as importantly, while new members can learn from us, we have just as much to learn from them as we all navigate an increasingly hybrid, multimedia landscape.
You’ll begin to see updates roll out over the next few months, with changes taking effect July 1, 2026. Look for a new name and logo, a refreshed Paperclips format, and a printed annual report tab. These updates are intended to make our communications clearer, more useful, and more effective, both for you and for recruiting future members.
If you have questions along the way, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m happy to walk through what’s changing and what it means for you.
I’m excited about what this moment represents for our association and where we’re headed next. Stay tuned.