NEW ENGLAND
OUTDOOR WRITERS
ASSOCIATION INC.
APPLICATION FOR INDIVIDUAL
(ACTIVE OR ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP)
RETURN TO:
NEOWA Executive Secretary Mary Julius
487 Central Street
E. Bridgewater, MA 02333
TO APPLICANTS & SPONSORS: Only Active, Senior Active or Life members may sponsor an applicant for Active membership. The following descriptions of outdoor-communication activities are designed to aid the board of directors in their verification of an applicant’s qualifications. All documentation will be reviewed by the Membership Committee and forwarded to the board of directors for action.
TO PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS: The purpose of the New England Outdoor Writers Association is to encourage excellence and professionalism in the communication media concerned with outdoor sports; to encourage harmonious relations and sportsmanlike conduct between sportsmen and sportswomen; to promote and encourage the conservation and wise use of natural resources; and to disseminate such information pertaining thereto as shall further these purposes.
Outdoor sports are defined as those activities which are concerned with hunting, fishing, boating, archery, shooting, field trials, sporting dogs, camping, woodcraft, skin diving, scuba diving, hiking, rock climbing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, wildlife watching, natural history, conservation and similar activities which add to the knowledge and enjoyment of nature and natural resources.
MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS
ACTIVE MEMBER: Any person who has been actively engaged during the past twelve (12) months immediately prior to application, in the communication media concerned with outdoor sports, and who meets the qualification standards established by the Corporation and as administered by the board of directors may, upon application, presentation of credentials and payment of the yearly dues, be elected to Active membership in the corporation, by the board of directors, and be entitled to hold office, vote and enjoy all other privileges pertaining thereto.
ASSOCIATE MEMBER: Any person who participates in a commercial, private or service organization which is concerned with the field of outdoor sports, or any member or former member who has ceased active participation in the communication media may, upon application, presentation of credentials and payment of the annual dues, be elected to Associate membership by the board of firectors. Associate Members may attend meetings, participate in activities and serve on committees, but are not entitled to vote or hold office in the corporation.
NOTE: Only current Active Members are eligible for Life or Senior Active status, which require action by the board of directors. Only Senior Active Member status may be applied for. Candidates for Life or Honorary status may be nominated by Active Members, but are bestowed by the board of directors.
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Documentation for Individual
(Active or Associate Membership)
INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants for Active membership must supply the information requested below along with the required documentation in the form of books, illustrations, published photos, tear sheets, letters from editors/publishers or audio or videotapes. List each of the enclosed documentation (at least the minimum required totaling 24 points) to indicate for which classification of Active membership you are applying. It is permissible to submit a collection of points in several categories to accumulate the 24 points required to attain Active Member status.
NOTE: Applicants for Associate membership must also supply documentation that supports the terms of becoming an Associate member as described on Page 1 of this application.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE: The bylaws give the board of directors a great deal of latitude in the screening process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to document his/her qualifications, and the sponsor’s duty to review the application and supporting materials before the application is forwarded for action. The sponsor should call the Executive Secretary for a clarification of any requirements. Any supporting document that is in question will be offered to the board of directors for a decision as to its eligibility. The guidelines following each category are meant only to clarify or eliminate most questionable credits.
Credits are accumulated ONLY for outdoor communications published or produced
during the 12 months immediately prior to making application
for which the applicant (Active) has received REMUNERATION.
Name of Applicant ______________________________________________________________________
Home Address: Street ___________________________________________________________________
City __________________________________________________ State _______________ Zip ________
Telephone __________________Cell ____________________ Spouse (first name) __________________
Fax: _________________________________ E-mail _________________________________________
Web site ________________________________________________________
WORK INFORMATION
Complete only if you wish to be contacted at work as well as at home
Company/Organization __________________________________________________________________
Telephone __________________ Fax_______________________ Work e-mail_____________________
I HEREBY MAKE APPLICATION FOR: ACTIVE_____ASSOCIATE _____MEMBERSHIP
Enclosed is documentation to support each requirement of the category for which I am applying.
Initiation Fee for Active or Associate membership: $10.00
Annual Active Member Dues: $75.00 $________
Annual Associate Member Dues: $45.00 $________
Make Check or Money Order payable to NEOWA TOTAL ENCLOSED $________
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CLASSIFICATION Authorized # Points Total
Points Documented Points
1. Newspaper Writer
Columns or Reports 2 X _________ _______
Features 3 X _________ _______
Name of Newspaper ________________________Is newspaper Published Daily ____ Weekly____
Circulation (in thousands) ______________ Are you a Full-time____ Part-time_____ reporter/columnist?
COMMENTS: 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)
Full Feature (in all regions, nationally) 12 X ________ _______
Columnist (in all regions, nationally) 4 X ________ _______
Regional Feature 3 X ________ _______
Regional Report or Column 2 X ________ _______
COMMENTS: 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/
I&E Chief or Staff Member 24 X ________ _______
COMMENTS: 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
Published by Recognized Publisher 4 X _________ _______
Self-Publish or Vanity Press 6 X _________ _______
COMMENTS: 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, N.Y.
5. Editor or Publisher
Masthead Publisher 24 X _________ _______
Managing or Executive Editor 24 X _________ _______
Regional Editor (National circulation) 12 X _________ _______
COMMENTS: 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 and Internet
Full-Length Video or Film Producer 24 X __________ _______
National Show Host, Editor, Producer 24 X __________ _______
Local Show Host, Editor, Producer 3 X __________ _______
National Show Guest Commentator 3 X __________ _______
Local Show Guest Commentator 1X __________ _______
Webmaster/SYSOP 24X __________ _______
Internet full feature 6X __________ _______
Internet column or report 2X __________ _______
COMMENTS: 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.
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CLASSIFICATION Authorized # Points Total
Points Documented Points
7. Newspaper and Magazine Photographer
National Magazine 4X _________ _______
Regional Magazine 2X _________ _______
Newspaper and Tabloid 1X _________ _______
COMMENTS: No more than 3 photos per issue. Tear sheets will not be accepted without printed photo credit or letter from editor attesting payment for use of photos claimed.
8. Lecturer
Featured Speaker (Single Headliner) 6 X _________ _______
Subordinate Speaker I X _________ _______
COMMENTS: 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 one credit per appearance.
9. Artist/cartoonist/illustrator
Nationally Circulated Magazine 6X _________ _______
Regional and Local (Newsprint) 2X _________ _______
COMMENTS: No more than 3 illustrations per issue. Cartoonists: one set of panels or storyboards equals one level of credit.
10. Outdoor-Related Industry, Agency, Association or Organization
Full-time employee 24X _________ _______
COMMENTS: 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.
GRAND TOTAL (Must total at least 24 points) ____________
FOR THE SPONSOR: I certify that I have reviewed this completed application, am familiar with the work of the applicant, and recommend the applicant as qualified for NEOWA membership.
Print Name ________________________ Sponsor’s Signature_______________________ Date _______
FOR THE APPLICANT: I hereby make application for membership in the New England Outdoor Writers Association. I certify that the information is accurate and that I have read and will subscribe to the Code of Ethics of the association.
Applicant’s Signature _________________________________________Date______________________
NEW MEMBERS – LIST YOUR CREDITS HERE
In this space, list recent credits as you wish them to appear in the next edition of our membership directory. List only credits qualified above with no reference to personal business. Editors and publishers use this listing to determine your capability for accepting assignments. Please limit credits to 250 characters and spaces. This is in addition to your vital stats such as name, address, phone, etc.
EXAMPLE
Penn, John Q. (1999)
134 Lake Road
Bass, New York 13456
(H) (516)555-3345 (Mary)
(W)(516)345-5555 (F) (413)555-7865
(E) jpenn@aol.com
New York Times travel writer; Outdoor
Life, gun columnist; sporting show
lecturer; Birding Magazine
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