Welcome to new Supporting Members Allegheny Ridge Corp, Central Adirondack Association, Hobie Cat, Klein Designs LLC, NYSRPA, Ontrack Production, and Rod-N-Bobbs, Inc.




NYSOWA Membership Requirements & Benefits
Click Here To View Eligibility For Active Membership In NYSOWA
 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
* 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

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
* Have timely press releases posted on the NYSOWA web site

Interested in Joining?

Download Membership Application
Download Supporting Membership Application

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

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