The media kit is an assignment for my public relations writing course at Georgetown University. The media kit was created to provide the media with information about the National Military Spouse Network (NMSN) and its 2017 Roadshows. In particular, I was assigned the Tacoma roadshow to cover. The format for the media kit is in line with the courses guidelines for constructing a media kit.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
National Military Spouse Network brings 2017 Roadshow to Tacoma, WA
TACOMA, WA, March 1, 2017— The National Military Spouse Network (NMSN) will
host its 2017 NMSN Roadshow in Tacoma, WA on April 21-22. Tacoma is the second
roadshow of three stops across the United States.
The two-day event, sponsored by the United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
and the University of Washington Tacoma will feature speaker sessions with leading
professionals and networking opportunities with military spouses, local employers, and
experts in the field. The NMSN Tacoma networking event will be held Friday, April 21
from 6-8 p.m. at 7 Seas Brewery & Taproom. The NMSN Tacoma Roadshow event will
be held Saturday, April 22 from 9-4 p.m. at William Philip Hall.
"USAA is honored to sponsor NMSN's Inaugural Roadshow for 2017. We recognize that
military spouses are a key component of the military community and support events that
serve and educate military spouses across the globe,” said Maggie Hahn, USAA Military
Affairs Relationship Director.
Speakers for this year’s event include:
 Nancy Belmont, CEO of Vessence Corporation
 Julie Waters, Human Resources and Operations Manager
 Carol Bowser, President of Conflict Management Strategies
 Dr. Abby Murray, Creative writing lecturer at the University of Washington
Tacoma
 Maggie Hahn, USAA
 Sue Hoppin, Founder and President of NMSN
 Thomas Kuljam, Director of the Veterans Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship
 Andrea Wynne, Career Developmental Specialist at the University of Washington
Tacoma
 Kelly Hudson, USO
"Even the strongest and most self-sufficient among us
needs the time and space to disconnect and focus on
ourselves,” said Sue Hoppin, founder and president of
NMSN.
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“These events provide an opportunity to network with other military spouses building
businesses and careers, experts in the field, representatives from helping organizations in
their community and others.”
The NMSN Roadshow was created to reach military spouses in other parts of the United
States who were unable to attend the annual Military Spouse Career Summit. Attendees
will discover resources to find meaningful work and integrate back into the workforce.
For a schedule of events, more information about speakers or to register, visit:
http://roadshow.nationalmilitaryspousenetwork.org/events/tacoma/.
About National Military Spouse Network
Founded in 2010, NMSN delivers ongoing personal and professional development for
military spouses by providing quality content, mentoring, networking opportunities and
resources including a monthly newsletter and free bi-annual digital magazine. NMSN
creates a community of military spouse professionals, businesses, academics and media
to share expertise and craft innovative solutions on both balancing a viable career with
the military lifestyle and laying the foundation for a successful career post military life.
For more information on NMSN, visit www.nationalmilitaryspousenetwork.org.
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FACT SHEET
About:
Mission:
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Founded:
HQ:
Tacoma
Roadshow
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Experts:
Website:
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NMSN delivers ongoing personal and professional development for military
spouses by providing quality content, mentoring, networking opportunities and
resources including a monthly newsletter and free bi-annual digital magazine.
NMSN creates a community of military spouse professionals, businesses,
academics and media to share expertise and craft innovative solutions on both
balancing a viable career with the military lifestyle and laying the foundation for a
successfulcareer post military life.
National Military Spouse Network (NMSN), the pre-eminent networking,
mentoring and professional development organization is committed to the
education, empowerment and advancement of military spouses.
Non-profit with a focus in networking, professional development and mentoring.
Founded in 2010 by Sue Hoppin
National Military Spouse Network
9435 Lorton Market St., Suite 200
Lorton, VA 22079
Sue Hoppin, Founder and President of NMSN
Nancy Belmont, CEO of Vessence Corporation
Julie Waters,Human Resources and Operations Manager
Carol Bowser,President of Conflict Management Strategies
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http://www.nationalmilitaryspousenetwork.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NMSNetwork
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NMSNetwork/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3034419/profile
(202) WWW-NMSN
(202) 999-6676
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BACKGROUNDER
What happens if you are on the fast track in your career and your spouse is unexpectedly
scheduled for a deployment?? Do you still go after that promotion? How do you work?
These are questions Sue Hoppin pondered while observing the services provided to
transitioning services members and not the spouses at her job. From there, NSMN was
created as a network solely for military spouses to receive resources from experienced
professionals, find work and meet other spouses just like them. In 2010, the National
Military Spouse Network (NMSN) became active.
About National Military Spouse Network (NMSN)
The NMSN delivers ongoing personal and professional development for military spouses
by providing:
 Quality content
 Mentoring
 Networking opportunities
 Cutting edge resources
The NMSN believes that a truly portable career is one that allows military spouses to
leverage their existing skills and interests into meaningful, paid work. Through exclusive
members only networks, NMSN members can tap into the experiences and the
knowledge base of fellow members to seek guidance about their own careers.
The NMSN provides a community for military spouse professionals, businesses,
academics and media to share expertise and craft innovative solutions on balancing a
viable career with the military lifestyle.
The NMSN advocates to ensure that policy makers are aware of the key concerns facing
military spouses in the workforce, but is a non-partisan organization and does not lobby
on specific pieces of legislation.
Mission
We are the National Military Spouse Network (NMSN) - the pre-eminent networking,
mentoring and professional development organization committed to the education,
empowerment and advancement of military spouses.

6. Experts
 Sue Hoppin, Founder and President of NMSN
 Carol Bowser, President of Conflict Management Strategies
 Carol Fishman Cohen, CEO of iRelaunch
 Janet Farley, Career Management Consultant
 Joyce Neave, Owner of Joyce Neave style group
 Amy Schofield, Recruiter
 Julie Waters, Human Resources and Operations Manager
 Fred Wellman, Founder and CEO of ScoutComms
 Dr. Krista Wells, Military Spouse Empowerment Coach
2017 NMSN Roadshows
The 2017 NMSM Roadshows will be held in three states this
year: San Antonio, TX, Tacoma, WA and Ft. Walton Beach, FL.
 San Antonio, TX - April 7-8, 2017
o The NMSN San Antonio networking event will be
held Friday, April 7 from 6-8 p.m. at the Eilan
Hotel and Spa.
o The NMSN San Antonio Roadshow event will be held Saturday, April 8
and features speaker sessions from 9-4 p.m. at the Eilan Hotel and Spa.
 Tacoma, WA - April 21-22, 2017
o The NMSN Tacoma networking event will be held Friday, April 21 from
6-8 p.m. at William Philip Hall.
o The NMSN Tacoma Roadshow event will be held Saturday, April 22 and
features speaker sessions from 9-4 p.m. at William Philip Hall.
 Ft. Walton Beach, FL - September 22-23, 2017
o The NMSN Ft. Walton Beach networking event will be held Friday,
September 22 from 6-8 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton.
o The NMSN Ft. Walton Beach Roadshow event will be held Saturday,
September 23 and features speaker sessions from 9-4 p.m. at the Four
Points by Sheraton.
The NMSN Roadshow was created to reach military spouses in other parts of the United
States who are unable to attend the annual Military Spouse Career Summit. The two-day
networking event equips military spouses with resources to find meaningful work and
integrate back into the workforce.
For more information about the National Military Spouse Network visit our website:
http://www.nationalmilitaryspousenetwork.org
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Sue Hoppin
Founder and President
National Military Spouse Network
Sue Hoppin is the founder and president of the National
Military Spouse Network (NMSN). Founded in Lorton, VA
in 2010, NMSN delivers ongoing personal and professional
development for military spouses by providing quality
content, mentoring, networking opportunities and resources
including a monthly newsletter and free bi-annual digital
magazine. Hoppin is responsible for content curation,
military outreach, and the planning and execution of events
for networking and personal development for military
spouses. Most notably, she developed the NMSN Roadshow
this year to provide military spouses in areas around the
United States with a weekend of networking, skill building
and job procurement opportunities.
Hoppin has an extensive military career spanning more than 10 years. Prior to founding
NMSN, Hoppin launched her own consultancy, Hoppin Consulting International where
she provides an insider's insight and guidance to help organizations meet the needs of
military families. Hoppin also worked the Military Officers Association of America as a
deputy director for spouse outreach. During her time in this role, Hoppin noticed the lack
of transitional services for military spouses. A light bulb went off and she later launched
NMSN to equip spouses with the resources needed to find meaningful work and integrate
back into the workforce.
Hoppin’s experience and interest in military life led her to co-author her first book,
"A Family's Guide to the Military for Dummies." The book was written for the millions
of military dependents, family members, and friends who are looking for straightforward
guidance to take advantage of the benefits and overcome the challenges unique to life in
the military.
Hoppin holds a bachelor's degree in international studies from the University of Denver,
a master's degree in international relations from the University of Oklahoma and a
postgraduate certificate in non-profit management from Georgetown University.
Sue Hoppin enjoys her work with the National Military Spouses Network and in the
coming year has plans to expand the roadshow to more places across the nation.
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