MPA/ MPS Board Meeting
MPA / MPS boards met Feb. 8
The boards of directors of the Missouri Press Association and Missouri Press Service held their first meeting of 2012 on Feb. 8 at the offices of The Missouri Bar in Jefferson City. The Day at the Capitol reception for legislators was held that evening, and the annual Day at the Capitol activities were held the next day. During the board meeting, 2011 MPA President Joe May, at left in front, presented 2012 President Phil Conger with a briefcase filled with material Conger need this year. Others attending the board meeting were, from left, Jack Whitaker, Hannibal; Bill Miller Jr., Washington; Kevin Jones, St. Louis; Vicki Russell, Columbia; Jeff Schrag, Springfield; Jim Robertson, Columbia; Richard Gard, St. Louis; Mark Maassen, Kansas City; Trevor Vernon, Eldon; and Dennis Warden, Owensville. The board’s next meeting will be in mid-June in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Show-Me Press Association.
