April 13, 2009 - Southern Lithoplate, Inc

Vice Chairman
Mike Ivancic, Gaston Gazette (Gastonia)
Secretary/Treasurer
Michael Stewart, News-Argus (Goldsboro)
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
John Barlow, Morning News (Florence, SC)
Dan Enfinger, 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 SITE
Sherry 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
Southern Litho
US Ink
Konica
Newsway
ProImage
PM Ventures
Quipp
NC Press Association
Fuji Graphics Systems
Abitibi-Bowater
NENSCO
DYC
Aaron Paper
ACCOMMODATIONS
The 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.
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.
Sponsor list may be incomplete at this time. Other pledged sponsors will
be recognized, as their commitments are received, at the conference.
The golf outing returns this year to
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VISIT OUR WEB SITE: WWW.NCPRODUCTION.ORG
Chairman
Jason Hoffman, The Sun News (Myrtle Beach, SC)
The North Carolina Newspaper Production Conference has been successful 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:
May 15-16, 2009
OFFICERS
The 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 Conference 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.
SPECIAL THANKS
production conference
EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
GENERAL INFORMATION
north carolina newspaper
production conference
56th annual
north carolina newspaper
State:__________________ ZIP: ___________
Conference Advance Registration $25
BULK DISCOUNTS FOR 2009!!
Buy 2 Registrations, Get 1 FREE
$
100 Unlimited Registrations (per company)
ATTENDEES:
Name: _________________________________
__ Golf (note handicap or recent score __) __ Fishing
Name: _________________________________
__ Golf (note handicap or recent score __) __ Fishing
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
Platinum Sponsor Presentations
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12 NOON-1:30 PM
How will a taller tab or a smaller web
affect your post press department?
Hear what things you will
need to consider before
making the switch.
Topic:
Tall Tabs / Smaller Webs
Post-Press /
Mail Room
Empire B
Empire C
Suppl Visit the
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D/E dpire Room se
Break uring both s
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Empire D/E
Outside Empire A/B/C
Empire C
Auditorium
Empire A/B/C
Empire C
Park Boardroom
6:00 PM
The consolidation of printing and
packaging has an impact on the
equipment. Discuss ways to save
money on maintenance before
taking on more work.
Topic:
What impact is
consolidation having on
equipment?
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Automation brings new issues in
working with older presses.
Please come to hear about how
some other newspaper are
dealing with these issues.
Topic:
Maintenance
with Automation
For session details, visit
www.ncproduction.org
Please see any committee member during the conference if you’d like to join next year’s committee.
Afternoon Social
Post-Conference Executive
Committee Meeting
Listen to how one
newspaper was able to bring ad
production in a central location
successfully. This will also be a great
opportunity to ask questions about
the pros and cons of each.
Topic:
In-sourcing
& Out-sourcing
2:30 - 3:00: AFTERNOON BREAK (Visit the Supplier Showcase!)
Some applications offer
very real and quick savings on the
press side of the business.
Come hear about the money you
can save with these products.
Topic:
Automation
Topic:
Ad Management Tools
and Applications
Come hear how these applications
can help track production,
deadlines and manage the
proofing process of your newspaper.
Today’s
Pressroom
Auditorium
Ad Production
& Pre-Press
Empire A
(Visit the Supplier Showcase after the awards!)
Awards Banquet
Break from 10:15-11:00 (Visit the Supplier Showcase!)
General Session Topic: Doing More With Less
Call to Order & Welcome
Jason Hoffman, Chairman, The Sun News (Myrtle Beach, SC)
Mike Ivancic, Vice Chairman, Gaston Gazette (Gastonia)
6:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
9:00 AM - 12 NOON
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Supplier Set-up Begins
Registration
Breakfast
General Session
SATURDAY, MAY 16
Registration & Evening Social 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Harris Lake
Co-Chairmen: Susan Garner, Southern Lithoplate
& Dan Enfinger, Post & Courier (Charleston, SC)
Crooked Creek Golf Club, Fuquay-Varina
Co-Chairmen: Don Hall, US Ink & John Barlow, Morning News (Florence. SC)
6:30 AM Sign In, 7:00 AM Launch
Name: _________________________________
Fishing Tournament
__ Golf (note handicap or recent score __) __ Fishing
8:00 AM Sign In, 9:00 AM Shotgun Start
Name: _________________________________
Golf Outing
(To register additional attendees, please attach a list.)
FRIDAY, MAY 15
__ Golf (note handicap or recent score __) __ Fishing
production conference
Golf: Additional $15/person (no bulk discounts)
Fishing: Additional $25/person (no bulk discounts)
north carolina newspaper
City: ___________________________________
BREAK-OUT SESSIONS
SATURDAY
Company Address:
_______________________________________
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.
Company Name:
_______________________________________
1st Session (1:30-2:30)
Return by May 5, 2009
2nd Session (3:00-4:00)
REGISTRATION FORM