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Announcing the 2002 recipient of WIPP Exceptional Woman in Distribution Award
How to Become a Mentor/How to Get a Mentor
Update on Membership Drive

Congratulations to Lisa Miya-Jervis, Publisher of Bitch Magazine, and winner of WIPP's 2002 Exceptional Woman in Distribution Award at this year's San Francisco Distribution Conference, hosted by the Independent Press Association.

The award was given to Lisa based on the outstanding newsstand achievements of Bitch Magazine. Over the years, this magazine, which focuses on exploring a feminist look at pop culture, has grown fourfold on the newsstand without losing it's incredible 85% sell through. That means Bitch Magazine sells 8.5 of every 10 copies distributed. This is an amazing feat, considering Bitch has increased its frequency as well as the quantity of copies distributed. Look for Bitch Magazine at local newsstands across America and visit www.bitchmagazine.com to find out more or to subscribe.

Be sure to take a look at wipp.net/mentor on this site. There are many talented people in our organization who are willing to lend a hand, a voice, or a compassionate ear to others in the industry. If you have time and talent to donate to becoming a mentor, or need someone to coach you through a project, or career issue, please let us know either through the site, or contact WIPP administrator Pam Finnell at pamfinnell@usa.net

WIPP is hosting a "Treat-Yourself-To Lunch" get-together for interested women in periodical publishing on Friday, April 5 in Peterborough, New Hampshire. This east coast event will draw from several publishing companies based in the town, including IDG, Helmers Publishing, Cobblestone, Yankee and a host of freelancers working in the industry. For more details or to R.S.V.P contact WIPP administrator Pam Finnell at pamfinnell@usa.net

The membership drive is now in full swing. Encourage your friends and co-workers to consider membership in our growing organization and reap the benefits of being a part of a dynamic group of women who are making a difference in the publishing industry.