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The 2010 Convention will be May 13-15
in Port Aransas at the
Port Royal Resort Condominums



RATES: 1-Bedroom Condo $125 / 2-Bedroom Condo $170
To make reservations directly, call 1-800-242-1034. Deadline April 12.

To download a Convention Registration form (PDF), click HERE.
Convention Registration (all inclusive) $75 per adult, $40 children 12-under.
(Each newspaper that has a paid registrant for convention receives 1 Free convention registration for a paid staff employee. Not applicable to publisher, editor or their spouse.)

2010 Convention Chairman is
Roy Sanders, Burleson County Tribune, (979) 567-3286
Email news@bctribune.com

2010 Contest Chairman is
Chad Fergsuon, Columbus Banner Press, (979) 732-6243
Email bannercolumbus@sbcglobal.net

CONTEST ENTRY DEADLINE MARCH 13


Membership dues are $60 per newspaper.
Dues notices were sent out in early January.
If you need a Dues Membership Form (PDF format) click HERE.
Internship Application Forms (for newspapers)
Click HERE to download application form (PDF format).


2009 Sweepstakes Winners
Proudly displaying their 2009 Sweesptakes plaques are (l-r):
Division 1: Mary West, Palacios Beacon
Division 2: Mary Henkel Judson, Port Aransas South Jetty
Division 3: Not pictured, El Campo Leader-News


The Texas Gulf Coast Press Association (TGCPA) was established in 1938 to promote the welfare of, encourage ethical practices in, and protect the interests of the newspaper publishing industry in the Gulf Coast Region of Texas; to encourage and promote higher standards of journalism; to take an active interest in the welfare of the State and Nation, encourage proper development of natural resources of Texas, and to cooperate with other organizations and agencies that may have like objectives. The primary purpose of Texas Gulf Coast Press Association is "educational."

The late John H. Manthey, Jr. of Cleveland served as the charter president of the TGCPA (1938-40).

The TGCPA also sponsors an Internship Program providing eight weeks of on-the-job training for college students with a member newspapers. It also awards a Scholarship to a deserving college student pursuing a degree in a journalism-related field.

GCPA membership comes in five classes: active, individual, associate, participating, and honorary. Annual membership meetings are held on the weekend after Mother's Day. Membership dues are $60 per year. For more information on TGCPA membership Click Here.


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