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Join NEOWA NEOWA offers three levels of membership, described below:
To apply to become a NEOWA member, download an application (see below), complete and mail with payment to:
Questions? Contact Mary at Mjulius54@verizon.net NOTE: We are not able to accept online applications or payment at this time. Active or Associate Membership is open to individuals in communications fields (see categories below) <click to download print-and-mail PDF application>
Supporting Membership is open to corporate groups or organizations connected with conservation and/or outdoor recreation. <click to download print-and-mail PDF application>
Categories for Active and Associate Membership 1. Newspaper Writer This category is for assigned writers (columnists) and freelance fillers, in the daily or weekly newspaper market; periodicals that are published more than once monthly. Photo essays are to be considered under the category of photographers. 2. Magazines (published less than weekly) To be eligible, a Full-Feature and national columnist must appear in the meat of the publication as opposed to a regional signature wrap. 3. Full-time Government Information/Education Staff This category is focused on government information and education departments and excludes advertising agencies or manufacturer’s representatives. (Category 10 addresses ad agency members) The most prudent course of action for applicants as PR Staff is to have the I&E Chief (NEOWA Active Member) sponsor the applicant and verify the amount of communication the applying staff member has accomplished. Simply being a staff member is not sufficient. You must produce news releases, etc. 4. Book Author Full credit will be allowed for books for a three(3) year period including publication year. The standard for a recognized publishing house will be a listing in the Literary Marketplace (LMP) published by R.R. Bowker, NY. 5. Editor or Publisher Only persons listed on the publication’s masthead as either a Publisher, co-Publisher, Editor, Managing Editor, Senior or Executive Editor qualifies for this classification. Publisher Emeritus, Associate Editors, Field Editors and other subordinates are not eligible. Regional Editors must be responsible for all submissions in their assigned regions, i.e. Gun Editors, Boating Editors, etc. do not qualify here. Regional editors must be in nationally-distributed publications only. 6. Electronic Media - Radio or TV Commentator, Writer, Editor or Producer; Cinematographer/Videographer & Internet Examples of National Networks are Talk America Radio, A&E, PBS, TNN, CNN, ESPN. Local network examples include public access channels, local cable or radio stations. If you solely write the script for shows but are not the on-air host, take credit as host. Internet credits follow the same guidelines as print media. 7. Newspaper and Magazine Photographer No more than 3 photos per issue will be allowed toward the required number of creidts. Tearsheets will not be accepted as documentation without a printed photo credit or letter from Editor attesting payment for use of photos claimed. 8. Lecturer Hunter safety courses, adult education, or lectures given to promote your guide service DO NOT qualify. If you have a speaking tour in which you write, produce and perform as a featured speaker (headliner) take a full 6 credits per appearance. If you are one of several speakers on the agenda such as during a trade or sportsman show, take only 1 credit per appearance. 9. Artist/Cartoonist/Illustrator No more than 3 illustrations per issue. Cartoonists; one set of panels or storyboards equals 1 level of credit. 10. Outdoor Related Industry, Agency, Association or Organization Public relations specialist or media contact who is responsible for or produces press kits, writes print and broadcast media copy. This category is similar to government I&E staff and same burden of proof is required. | |
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