By joining the Virginia Outdoor Writers Association, you will benefit
from meeting a new circle of friends and colleagues who have been
working since 1963 to share their writings and artistic expressions
of Virginia's magnificent outdoors.
You will receive periodic updates about member accomplishments,
as well as social activities planned during the spring and fall
seasons. These outings offer you the opportunity to visit many areas
of the Commonwealth -- to enjoy regional delights -- and always
include an educational program. The trips include plenty of time
for relaxing on nearby rivers or hiking in forest and field.
Most important, you will come to cherish the fellowship that results
from joining a network of similar-minded professionals. Members
learn from each other while gaining valuable contacts that help
them in their career development.
CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP
Active -- Member shall, during the course of a year, produce
and be paid for one of the following: 4 magazine articles, 12 newspaper
columns, 10 published photographs, 6 wildlife paintings, 12 radio/tv
shows, or author one outdoor book every five years, or produce or
film one documentary every three years, or be employed full time
as an outdoor agency information official.
- Student Rate, $10.00
- Regular/Associate Rate, $20.00
- Sponsor/Supporter Rate, $50.00
Corporate -- Member shall be a firm which subscribes to
the principles of this organization and produces products or services
of which Active members approve. Corporate members are not entitled
to hold office or vote.
NOTE TO PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS: You must be sponsored by a
current VOWA member familiar with your work. The membership application
includes a section for your sponsor to complete.
VOWA
Membership Application Form - pdf format
VOWA Constitution
and By-laws - pdf format