New York State Outdoor Writers Association

    NYSOWA is a professional organization of writers, editors, artists, photographers, broadcasters, telecasters, lecturers and others dedicated to increasing public awareness, understanding and appreciation of our outdoor heritage and the use and enjoyment of our natural resources. The primary purpose of the organization is to improve knowledge and skill among its members in the art of communication.

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    NYSOWA Membership Options

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    (As of Nov. 07, 2019, the membership links below are broken. We will work to fix by 2020 membership renewals)

    Active, Associate & Retired Members

    Active Member: Any person meeting NYSOWA's minimum professional standards who receives compensation for the preparation and publication of information pertaining to related outdoor recreational activities.

    Associate Member: Any person who meets 50% of the active membership requirements.

    Retired Member: All retired professional outdoor communicators must be pre-approved by the Board before receiving discounted membership dues.

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    Active, Associate and Retired Membership Benefits :

    • Receive quarterly newsletter
    • Ability to have important listings posted on the NYSOWA web site
    • Receive annual Membership Directory listing each member's address, credits, affiliation,  publications and specialties. Also includes supporting membership listings
    • Opportunity to attend NYSOWA's semi-annual meetings
    • Participation in annual writing and photography contests
    • Personal contacts with company representatives for outdoor products and services
    • Craft improvement workshops at semi-annual meetings
    • Opportunity to meet, exchange views and network with other professionals
    • Develop marketing opportunities

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    Mail completed application / payment to:

    Stephen George, 173 Willie Road, Gloversville, NY 12078.

    Or send completed application

    Stephen George, Capt.stephen1007@gmail.com

    Online payment use appropriate link below :

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    * All new media memberships include a one-time $15 registration fee. All new member applications must be pre-approved by the NYSOWA board.

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    * This is a full membership for approved professional communicators.

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    * Retired members status must be pre-approved by the Board.

    Supporting Members

    Any organization, association, or commercial endeavor which has a common interest with the New York State Outdoor Writers Association, Inc., and desires to participate in the achievement of such purposes.

    Supporting Membership Benefits:

    • Listing in annual Membership Directory
    • Use of Membership Directory for direct mailing lists
    • Receive quarterly Newsletter
    • Opportunity to contribute to newsletters
    • Opportunity to meet and work with active writers
    • Opportunity to exchange views and to promote common organizational values
    • Opportunity to conduct seminars and display products at semi-annual meetings
    • Have timely press releases posted on the NYSOWA web site

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    Mail completed application / payment to:

    Stephen George, 173 Willie Road, Gloversville, NY 12078.

    Or send completed application

    Stephen George, Capt.stephen1007@gmail.com

    Online payment use appropriate link below :

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    * This is a supporting business membership.

    Further info:

    Email Membership Secretary:

    Stephen George Capt.stephen1007@gmail.com  
for an information packet and membership application.

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