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Individual member benefits
Outdoors Unlimited
Outdoors Unlimited is a bimonthly magazine that is distributed in print to members with additional online content available between printings. Find craft improvement stories, industry supporter news tips, letters to the editor, jobs, conservation news, new technology tidbits and more.
Annual conference
Join us Sept. 4-6, 2012, at Chena Hotsprings, Fairbanks, Alaska. Attend seminars on writing, photography, book publishing, technology, newsmakers and Demo Day and Shooting Day. Improve your work and network your skills/services. Past conference coverage from our 2011 conference in Salt Lake City, Utah is now available or to learn more about our 2012 conference, visit our conference site: www.owaa.org/2012conference.
Jobs and selling your work
Do you have stories/photos to sell? Locate buyers via OWAA’s online Outdoor Market listings. OWAA lists various outdoor publishers’ needs and current job listings.
Membership directory
Each year, OWAA publishes a complete membership directory with members’ biographical listings, OWAA book authors, masthead editors, radio/television broadcasters, videographers, newspaper affiliations and much more.
National Headquarters
Offers information, liaison services and assistance with business problems.
Request a membership list
Members are entitled to four uses of the membership e-mail list per year free of charge. Additional uses are available for a nominal fee.
Excellence in Crafts contests
Up to $17,000 is awarded each year to members who compete in OWAA’s Excellence in Craft contests. Complete contest rules and entry forms were published in the September 2010 issue of Outdoors Unlimited and available on OWAA’s EIC contests site.
Assistance
Having a hard time getting paid by a publisher or vendor? OWAA helps settle disputes that arise during the course of doing business.
Exclusive member benefits
Members receive exclusive member benefits and discounts from selected OWAA industry supporters, and discounts on car rentals and hotels.
Fellowships
OWAA’s John Madson Fellowship provides funding for attending OWAA’s annual conference, Goldenrod Writing Workshop or other educational opportunities. $2,700 was distributed in 2010. The 2011 awards will be announced in the Spring applications for the 2012 award will be available in Fall 2011..
Scholarships
The Bodie McDowell Scholarship provides grants to assist undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in outdoor communication fields. Application details are available on our website and updated each November.
Links to member and supporter websites
Complete lists of OWAA’s individual member and supporting group websites are available in the members-only section of www.owaa.org.
Business guidelines
OWAA offers professional standards and business guidelines to assist members with how to properly and ethically conduct their business.
Feature your photos
Members can feature their photos in the “Portfolio” section of Outdoors Unlimited.
Volunteerism
A chance to participate, as a volunteer, in a variety of OWAA committees that drive, support, grow and determine the direction of the organization. For more information, see our How to Get Involved page.
Promote your book/video
Send OWAA a paragraph about your new book/video for more than 1,000 OWAAers to see in the next issue of Outdoors Unlimited.
Press credentials
With your membership, receive an official OWAA press card to use at outdoors events.
Publications
Discounts on a number of educational publications and style manuals that focus on outdoor communications.
Health Insurance
Enjoy health insurance coverage at competitive rates.
Friendships
Perhaps the greatest benefit of all — lifetime friendships with some of the most wonderful folks you’ll ever know.
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Supporting group benefits
Outdoors Unlimited
Outdoors Unlimited is a bimonthly magazine that is distributed in print to members with additional online content available between printings. Find craft improvement stories, industry supporter news tips, letters to the editor, jobs, conservation news, new technology tidbits and more.
Request a membership list
Supporting Groups are entitled to four uses of the membership e-mail list per year, free of charge. Additional uses are available for a nominal fee.
Annual conference
Join us Sept. 4-6, 2012, in Fairbanks, Alaska. The annual conference is the best way for Supporting Groups to get face time with OWAA Members. Attend sessions; have an informational display; bring demo products for attendees to test; provide digital press material; or sponsor meal, sessions or programs to gain even more access. For more opportunities, conference details are available now.
Promote Your company/agency/organization
Advertising opportunities are available in Outdoors Unlimited, the annual directory, the conference program and on OWAA’s website, www.owaa.org.
Sponsorship opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the annual Excellence in Craft Contests, the annual conference, the Goldenrod Writing Workshop and other OWAA programs. Sponsorship can provide you with increased access to OWAA members and increased exposure. For more information contact OWAA headquarters.
National headquarters
Offers information, liaison services and assistance with business problems.
Promote your products, services and events
Send press release to OWAA for publication in our Outdoor Alerts on Outdoors Unlimited Online. For larger announcements, contact our Editor about being featured in the Supporter Spotlight. Each Supporting Group is eligible for this annual feature. Full editorial guidelines can be found on the Outdoors Unlimited website.
Publications
Discounts on a number of educational publications and style manuals that focus on outdoor communications.
Membership directory
Each year, OWAA publishes a complete print directory that includes contact information for all Individual Members and Supporting Groups. Make information about your company’s services available to OWAA members. Also included is information on OWAA book authors, masthead editors, radio/television broadcasters, videographers, newspaper affiliations and more.
Links to member and supporter websites
Searchable databases of OWAA’s individual member and supporting group websites are available in the members-only section of www.owaa.org.
Discounts
Supporting Groups have access to OWAA discounts on car rentals and hotels, and have the opportunity to advertise media discounts to OWAA members.
Health Insurance
Enjoy health insurance coverage at competitive rates.
Friendships
Perhaps the greatest benefit of all — lifetime friendships with some of the most wonderful folks you’ll ever know.
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