“For all that we’ve accomplished on our personal writing projects through the twice weekly NSNC Writing Zoom sessions, thank you.” – Suzette Martinez Standring, NSNC treasurer and former executive director
“Traveling to New Orleans to accept the NSNC Will Rogers Humanitarian Award was a truly memorable experience. To make the most of this opportunity, we were encouraged to arrive a day early and dedicate time to supporting the city’s ongoing flood recovery efforts. On that extra day, I joined others in building shelters for animals that had been displaced by the flooding. Our efforts included not only constructing safe spaces for these pets but also walking them, grooming them, and providing the care and attention they so desperately needed. The experience of helping these animals and working alongside fellow volunteers was incredibly rewarding.” – Carol Baker Dawson, Will Rogers Humanitarian Award Recipient
“I love the people and the purpose that NSNC stands for.” – Ginny McCabe, executive director, NSNC
“My favorite NSNC memory is meeting Tony Norman.” – Nicholas Penning
“I have tons of wonderful memories for the many ways NSNC has improved my life and career. As I write this I’m looking at a small statue that says ‘Bill Tammeus, Lifetime Member, NSNC.’ It inspires me every day.”
A Few of my Favorite NSNC Memories and What I’m Grateful for:
- First Amendment Freedom of Speech as the foundation of our column writing.
- My deep friendship with Suzette Martinez Standring that started in her Sunday Open Writes years ago.
- This year, receiving the NSNC Will Rogers Humanitarian Award.
- NSNC’s webinars and conferences
- NSNC’s support of journalists and journalism.
- NSNC’s monthly newsletter
- I’m thankful for everyone involved with NSNC and the opportunity to educate the country about NSNC. – Susan Odgers
Share your own memories and get involved #NSNCGivingGratitudeChallenge https://givebutter.com/lhV0c9
We’re inspired about the future of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists (NSNC) and we wanted to take the time to show gratitude to our members, peers, and long-time friends as we reflect on the nearly 50-year legacy of the organization.
One of our favorite things about the NSNC is that we are a close-knit group of friends with many memories and stories to tell. It’s so much fun when we get together and reminisce about our lives as writers, columnists, and storytellers – and all the fun, crazy, and challenging things we all have in common. Regardless of the ups and downs or highs and lows we face, we always know we have comrades at NSNC who can relate to our experiences.
So, in this season of gratefulness and Thanksgiving, we wanted to create an opportunity for our members, supporters, and friends to show gratitude to a special colleague, friend or peer with the “Giving Gratitude” Challenge.
Gratitude is a prominent theme of the season. So, get ready to share those warm, fuzzy feelings. With the “Giving Gratitude” Challenge, you can make a donation on behalf of a colleague, peer, or friend you are grateful for, and with each donation, you can write a message to the individual that we will share with them in an NSNC “Giving Gratitude” email. So, you can honor a special person, while making an impact on the NSNC community.
Please share the love by spreading the word! Encourage your friends and co-workers to share a word of encouragement with someone who has made a difference in their lives.
Show your support of NSNC by making a donation and expressing gratitude to someone special during the “Giving Gratitude” Challenge.
With your donation, please include your name, email, the special message you’d like to share as well as the name and email of the individual you are honoring. Let’s all come together and show gratitude for those we love and respect!
Thank you for your continued support of NSNC. The people are the pillars that have made us what we are today.
