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.

Active & Associate Membership Benefits :
* Receive quarterly newsletter
* 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

Supporting Member: 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

Interested in Joining?

or...
For an information package and application, contact Bob McNitt, Chair of Membership Screening Committee, or write to the Membership Secretary: Kathy Balbierer, 29 Homestead Drive, Fairport, NY 14450.