HPA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

Aloha,

Mahalo for your interest in the Hawaii Publishers Association (HPA).

Founded in 1964, HPA is an organization of newspaper, magazine and other print media publishers working together to achieve industry-wide goals that benefit both Hawaii’s print media and its members. We believe that your contribution to our print  and online media community would be invaluable. In 2007, we have added a new level of membership for Web Publishers.

As a member of HPA, you will be able to influence state and county legislation that affects the publishing industry. Legislative bills are sometimes introduced that affect news, advertising and services in a direct manner such as legislation to control distribution of newspapers and magazines on our city streets. An example of HPA’s effectiveness is the statewide reduction in GE tax rates for publishers from 4 percent to ½ percent for printing services performed by an outside contractor. HPA works as a collective force to assure that the voice of the industry is heard effectively on issues such as these.

The HPA spearheads programs to advance excellence in journalism.  Most notable are:

1. The Hawaii State High School Journalism Awards encourages students to produce and submit their best work.  This annual event culminates with an awards luncheon with broad representation from throughout the state.

2. Print Media Expo, bringing together publishing and advertising professionals for networking and a trade show featuring the finest work our industry offers.  As a member, your exhibitor booth charge is automatically lowered by as much as $125.

3. The annual Pa’i Awards acknowledge journalists and photographers whose work is judged as meeting the highest standards of print publishing.  Only members can enter.

Membership dues are only $275 annually. If you are a group publisher and would like to have each publication listed, we have a Supplemental Membership program. Supplemental Membership entitles each publication to be listed separately on the HPA roster in addition to the primary publisher membership.  This will also entitle the designated representative of that title (usually the editor or publication publisher) to all the benefits of regular membership with the exception of voting rights. This means that the supplemental member will receive direct communication from the HPA including invitations to all HPA events, personal applications to enter the Pa’i Awards and his or her own copy of the Proof Sheet official newsletter.

Dues for each Supplemental Membership are $25 for each title.  Another form is provided for those HPA members that are interested in this program. Click here to learn more.

If you are interested in joining, please forward a check made payable to the Hawaii Publishers Association for $275 along with your application to: Hawaii Publishers Association; 45-067 C Kaneohe Bay Drive; Kaneohe, HI  96744. There is also the option of paying the dues over three months. Please call if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Scott Schumaker
HPA President

Application form:

General Membership