Thursday, January 2, 2014

SIPA Direct Mail Letter

Dear Friend,

            The future of our society lies in our youth.  SIPA believes that the education of our students is the most important element in building a better future.
            The Southern Interscholastic Press Association is a non-profit organization of public schools, including middle, junior and senior high schools and independent schools.  Our purpose is to encourage a high degree of professionalism in scholastic journalism and mass communications in the Southeast.  SIPA provides opportunities for students and advisors through awards, scholarships, interactive tools and hands-on workshops. 
             Students who plan to pursue a career in journalism in the future already benefit from programs like broadcast, literary magazines, newspaper and yearbook staffs.  SIPA teaches students in these organizations more journalistic skills that will get them ahead in their college courses and their future careers. 
            SIPA members receive periodic newsletters featuring news from the world of scholastic journalism.  These newsletters offer advice from nationally renowned experts to benefit students.  They also keep staff updated on award and convention opportunities for their students.
            SIPA also has an annual convention and competition which offers a variety of hands-on workshops taught by nationally recognized advisers and professional speakers.  Along with the annual convention, the Carolina Journalism Institute provides an intensive summer workshop taught by award-winning faculty members. 
            SIPA gives students useful guidance and opportunities to ensure a better future, but these opportunities do not come free.  We need your help.
Last year we raised $100 thousand for SIPA.  By making a donation you will be helping us achieve our current goal of $200 thousand for the program.  Apply for membership or make a donation to SIPA by visiting our website www.sc.edu/cmcis/so/sipa or by returning the reply form along with your donation in the pre-addressed envelope.

Sincerely,

Kayla A. Gasbarro


P.S. Our students need your help in order to succeed.  Please make a donation today!

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