May 8, 2006
Greetings!
Due to a mailing snafu by the post office causing a delay in membership renewals sent to our corporate members, the directory and membership cards will be going out later this month rather than in April as in the past few years. Thanks for your patience. You will also be receiving full details on the 60th FOWA Anniversary at Hawk’s Cay from September 6-10, but ‘til then be sure to circle those dates – this is going to be a truly memorable conference with all that’s in store.
Get your EIC entries in! Deadline is May 15!
If you are confused over the $30 cap for EIC entries, here is the answer from Sandy Huff:
Each article/photo/whatever can only be entered twice.
One entry costs $10.
Two entries costs $20
Three to 30 entries costs $30.
Since we only have 15 categories now, that makes up to 30 entries for only 30 bucks. To view all the rules, visit the FOWA web site at www.fowa.org.
FOWA is looking for your online Florida articles!
We are looking for online hyperlinks to your articles in Florida areas represented by one of FOWA’s CVB areas. The following CVBs are members of FOWA:
Central FL VCB
Charlotte County Visitor's Bureau
Citrus County Tourism Development Council
FL Keys & Key West
FL Space Coast Of of Tourism
Georgia Turner Group
Hernando County Tourism
Highlands Cty TDC
Kissimmee CVB
Lee County VCB
Original FL Tourism Taskforce
Pasco Cty TDC
Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
Sarasota CVB
Visit Florida USA
We are adding a special section to the FOWA web site for our member CVBs listing the articles that our members have written in each of their areas. This will show our value to potential CVB corporate sponsors. Every CVB in Florida should be a member of FOWA! Please send hyperlinks of your online articles to me at KJBraden1@aol.com.
For anyone who is interested, I have a database listing all of the CVBs in Florida. Just a reminder – we would like to get more CVBs as sponsors of FOWA. Members who bring in corporate members are entitled to $50 in FOWA bucks, which can be spent for member dues, conference registration fees and conference auction items.
Kelly Braden
KJBraden1@aol.com
HIGHLIGHTED MARKETS
Women In The Outdoors magazine
Our photo needs for the Summer 2006 issue of Women In The Outdoors magazine (deadline for submissions is May 15, 2006) are pictures illustrating women:
- Caring for and storing outdoor equipment (tents, sleeping bags, etc.)
- Shooting handguns/practicing self-defense
- Freshwater fishing with children
- Participating in cowboy action shooting
- Purifying water (filtration)
- Gardening
We are also looking for shots of:
- Black bears and grizzly bears
- Glacier National Park (during the spring)
- Giardia Lamblia (the parasitic protozoa found in freshwater)
- Mosquitoes
- Dead heading flowers (No, not petunias that follow the Grateful Dead.)
Please send no more than FIVE SLIDES of any one species or subject.
Photos must show women practicing safety and ethics. If possible, each photo should have a written caption with a description of the shot and the names
f the people shown. Please send the original (not duplicates) transparencies; 35mm slides are preferred. Contact the editor before sending digital images. The expected return date for photos selected for consideration is usually 3 to 4 months from the time we receive the submission. For use of slides, we can pay $75 for 1/3 page or less, $100 for 1/2 page, $125 for full page and $175 for a 2-page spread. The deadline for photo submissions for the Summer 2006 issue is May 15, 2006.
The NWTF/Women In The Outdoors magazine does not pay research fees, and all submissions, unless approved otherwise by the editor, are sent at the expense of the photographer.
Please include all stipulations in using your images when sending your submissions.
If you are interested in submitting photos, please send them to:
Karen Lee, Editor
Women In The Outdoors magazine, National Wild Turkey Federation, P.O. Box 530, 770 Augusta Rd., Edgefield, SC 29824, (803) 637-3106, Fax: 803-637-0034, klee@nwtf.net, www.nwtf.org.
Florida Wildlife
Florida Wildlife is looking for well-written and exciting Florida fishing, hunting and nature-based recreation stories. These stories should emphasize the appreciation of the overall outdoor experience and not focus solely on the taking of game. Stories should also reflect the concern hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts have about conserving wildlife and the habitat.
Typed manuscripts of 300 to 1,000 words may be submitted via e-mail, computer disc or in hard copy format. We prefer that electronic copy be composed in MS Word, but will accept other formats. The first page should include the writer's name, address, Social Security number, telephone number and e-mail address. Poetry and handwritten manuscripts will not be considered for publication.
Manuscripts that include photographs or artwork are more likely to be considered for publication. Include the photographer's pertinent information (if not the same as the writer's) and a brief description of the action, person or place being pictured.
We are looking for:
- Freshwater and saltwater fishing articles.
- Hunting and hunting-related stories.
- Articles about outdoor activities such as tracking, diving, boating, hiking, wildlife watching, etc.
- How-to articles with tips and techniques for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts.
- Game recipes - for camp sites, backyard grilling and kitchen cooking.
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- Writers guidelines are at http://floridawildlifemagazine.com/submit.cfm.
Editor, Florida Wildlife, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
E-mail: floridawildlife@MyFWC.com
Fax: 850-488-8974
Phone: 850-410-4944 or 1-800-416-4081
CURRENT MARKETS
Aruba Nights, Bonaire Nights, Curacao Nights, St. Maarten Nights and Island Gourmet
Aruba Nights, Bonaire Nights, Curacao Nights, St. Maarten Nights and Island Gourmet, 1831 Blvd. Rene Levesque West, Montreal, P. Quebec H3H 1R4, Canada. Phone: 514-931-1987. Fax: 514-931-6273. Email: editor@nightspublications.com. Website: www.nightspublications.com. Sonya N. Nikadie, Editor. 85% freelance. "Lifestyle & travel magazines with an editorial focus that targets the visitor who is already on the island. Includes stories on activities, dining, shopping, history, and culture. Distributed free-of-charge throughout each respective location." Welcomes new writers. Circ. Bonaire Nights 60K; others 155K. Annual (December). Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 10-12 months after acceptance. Buys first Caribbean and N.A. rights. No reprints. Responds 1 month. Sample $5 (US) payable to Nights Publications, Inc. No SASE required. Subscription not available. Guidelines by email.
Current Needs: "Fresh treatments of familiar destination topics: Activities, Nightlife, Shopping, Entertainment, Dining; Lifestyle stories on colorful local people who readers can meet, or whose art or contributions to island life readers can enjoy firsthand." Pays $100-$250 for 300-750 words. Submit cover letter with complete ms by Email.
Photos/Art: Indicate photo availability with cover letter. Pays $50 per photo. Hints: "Writers should focus on a particular theme or activity rather than general overviews. Be descriptive, fluid, and friendly in your writing, and remember that your reader is already on vacation there!"
Ft. Myers & Southwest Florida Magazine
Ft. Myers & Southwest Florida Magazine, 15880 Summerlin Rd., Suite 1189, Fort Myers, FL 33908. Email: ftmyers@optonline.net. Website: www.ftmyersmagazine.com. Andrew Elias, Creative Director. 90% freelance. "Celebrating the Arts & Living in Southwest Florida." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 20K. Bimonthly. Pays 30 days after publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies widely. Buys one-time rights. Accepts reprints. Responds 1-4 weeks. Sample $3 plus SASE with 89 cents postage. Check should be made payable to Ft. Myers magazine. Subscription $18. Guidelines online at www.ftmyersmagazine.com/FtMmag-writers.html. Current Needs: "Articles about Arts, Entertainment & Media as well as Health & Fitness, Travel & Leisure, Food & Drink, Sports & Recreation, House & Garden." Pays approx. $0.10/word for 500-1500 words. Submit query or complete ms by email.
hotos/Art: "Email JPGS or TIFFS." Pays $20-$100. Hints: "Articles should be of particular interest to educated, creative, active, successful residents of Southwest Florida."
HeartLand Boating Magazine, 319 N. Fourth St., Suite 650, St. Louis, MO 63102. P(314)241-4310. Website: www.heartlandboating.com. Ms. Lee C. Braff, Editor. Only accepts submissions from May 15 - July 1 of each year. 80% freelance. "Devoted to both power and sail boating enthusiasts throughout Middle America, HeartLand Boating's readership lives between the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico. Our stories reflect the lifestyle of the boater: the challenge, joy and excitement of life afloat. We rarely use poetry or solely humorous articles. We do not accept fiction." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 10K. 9 issues/year. Pays on publication. Period between acceptance and publication "varies a lot, but is usually at least six-eight months later, because an entire year is planned in advance at one time. It's the reason for the six-week submission window." Buys "first North American serial rights for a very limited time. Depending on the month of publication, it ranges from six months to about a year." Accepts reprints, "as long as the date of previous publication and readerships are widely separate. I try to acknowledge receipt at once. Outside of the submission window May 15 to July 1, there may a long delay. During the submission period, as soon as possible. I try to do it within a month." Sample $5. Subscription $19. Guidelines by mail with SASE. If requesting sample copy with guidelines, send large SASE with $2.07 in postage. Current Needs: Only accepts submissions from May 15 - July 1 of each year. "Always need descriptions of boat trips and marinas, plus other regular features. For details, see guidelines." Pays $40-$295. Articles range from 100-word book reviews to 2,000-word major features. Submit "bio/clips plus story query and request for guidelines. The guidelines provide information about categories of ideas and proposals that are needed." Photos/Art: "Ideally, photos accompany stories and are part of the package we negotiate for. Ask for photo guidelines." No additional pay. "We also do photo layouts, with minimal wordage." Hints: "Please read the magazine first! I'd say 60 percent of unsolicited mss deal with subjects outside of our geographic area and must automatically be rejected for that reason."
OUT OF STATE PUBLICATIONS
Back Home in Kentucky
Back Home in Kentucky, P.O. Box 710, Clay City, KY 40312-0710. Phone: 606-663-1011. Fax: 606-663-1808. Email: info@backhomeinky.com. Website: www.backhomeinky.com. Jerlene Rose, Editor/Publisher. 50% freelance. "We are all about Kentucky and what is good -- its history, beautiful scenery, and the remarkable spirit of its wonderful and friendly people. All pieces/features/photos MUST have a Kentucky connection. We have high appeal to displaced Kentuckians -- those who live outside their home county, or native Kentuckians living outside the state." Enthusiastically welcomes new writers. Circ. 150K. 6 issues/year. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 1-6 months after acceptance. Buys FNASR. No reprints. Responds 3 months. Sample copy for $3.00 plus $2.41 for SASE. Subscription $20. Guidelines by email or mail with SASE - will soon be online at www.backhomeinky.com/guidelines.html.
urrent Needs: "Topic/subject must be about Kentucky places, people, upcoming events, products, etc." Pays $50-$100 for articles; $100-$200 for feature piece or cover photo. Max length 3000 words. Submit by mail with SASE. Photos/Art: Color photos, slides, or digital - 300 dpi minimum; tiff format. Pays flat fee of $15-$25 inside; $150-$200 cover/feature.
ints: "We do not accept how-to articles on babysitting, catching a mate, eating healthy, etc. No religious or politics. Our regular feature categories are: Kentucky Chronicle (history); Kentucky Treasure (usually a little-known location, historic site, etc.); Destination: a feature-length piece on a location that has lots to offer visitors and residents; Field Trip (shorter article on appealing location, usually not as well known); Natural History (wildlife); Bookshelf (review of books about Kentucky subjects or by KY authors); In the Kitchen (features Kentucky cookbooks/recipes); Parting Shot (scenic photo - Kentucky location)."
HIGHLIGHTED JOBS
From Susan Young:
Educators/Authors
Orlando
Full-time, Salary not specified
Educational co. looking for Educators/Authors, to write Elementary curriculum/stories this summer. Project pay will be commensurate w/exp./ qualifications. Send resume & desired comp. Orlando Sentinel Ad#369 P.O. Box 2833 Orlando, FL 32802-2833. Contact: Matt Mitchell, 850-245-2501
Florida Gulf Coast University, Coral Reef Program Coordinator
Florida Gulf Coast University seeks a Coral Reef Program Coordinator to assist the Program Manager in administering the Coral Reef Conservation Program; to provide technical assistance and lead the planning and implementation of the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative; and to coordinate local action strategies addressing maritime industry and coastal construction impacts. The Coral Reef Program Coordinator is a full-time contract position in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Coral Reef Conservation Program, located in Miami, Florida.
Please see the full announcement at: http://www.fgcu.edu. Select the link for Employment Opportunities, then Search Postings. Search on Requisition ID number 0364. This is a grant funded position with anticipated refunding for up to 3 years. Relocation expenses to Miami, Florida are not available. The vacancy announcement closes on May 12, 2006.
u8232 For more information about the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative, please visit:
ww.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/programs/coral and www.southeastfloridareefs.net
Chantal Collier
Coral Reef Program Manager
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Chantal.Collier@dep.state.fl.us
Marine Discovery Center, Executive Director
Daytona area
Starting Salary: $40,000 - $45,000
Deadline: June 1, 2006
The Marine Discovery Center seeks a highly motivated individual to serve as Executive Director of its Environmental, Marine Science Education & Research Corporation, which is dedicated to understanding, protecting and enhancing Florida’s Indian River Lagoon and estuary. Candidate should have experience in organizational management and strategic planning and possess a comprehensive understanding of non-profit private sector community-based organizations. Must be proficient in community outreach, oversight of operations, personnel management, fiscal control, office procedures, marketing, grant development and fundraising. Strong oral, written, analytical and interpersonal skills required, and significant computer skills desired.
Starting annual salary range: $40,000 - $45,000.
Mail cover letter and resume outlining work history, education, professional goals and objectives along with three professional references to:
Chairman, Executive Director Search Committee,
Marine Discovery Center
101 Esther Street
New Smyrna Beach FL 32169.
Visit the MDC at the following website: www.marinediscoverycenter.org
JOBS
The Lake City Reporter, Page Designer/Copy Editor
Lake City, Florida, Full-time, Salary not specified
Ad Expires: June 6, 2006
Job ID: 401564
Website: http://www.lakecityreporter.com
The Lake City Reporter, a growing morning daily in North Florida looks for a designer to create pages readers can't resist. Candidates should be proficient with Quark and Photoshop and have deadline experience. Knowledge of InDesign also a plus, as we are upgrading this year. Strong copy editing, news judgment and spelling skills a must. Schedule would include weekends and evening hours. If you are ready to step up, send your resume and design samples to Todd Wilson, editor, at twilson@lakecityreporter.com, or to Todd Wilson, Lake City Reporter, PO Box 1709, Lake City, FL 32056.
Northwest Florida Daily News, Copy Editor/Designer
Fort Walton Beach
Full-time, Salary negotiable
Ad Expires: June 9, 2006
Job ID: 633249
Would you like to design pages for the Northwest Florida Daily News? A copy editor is needed for this award-winning, beach community newspaper. Experience at a daily is preferred, but recent college graduates with strong skills are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a knowledge of AP style, along with solid design and editing skills. Proficiency using QuarkXpress required. InDesign a plus. Contact William Hatfield, News Editor, Northwest Florida Daily News, 200 Racetrack Road N.W. You can also e-mail a resume and work samples to williamh@nwfdailynews.com
Palm Beach Newspapers, Home/Garden/Real Estate Editor
West Palm Beach, Florida
Full-time, Salary: $45,000 to $50,000
Ad Expires: June 9, 2006
Job ID: 633069
The Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach County, Florida's number one source of local news since 1916--seeks an Editor for the Marketing Department's 150+-page special section, "Residences". The Editor will be responsible for overseeing the production of this six-zoned weekly home, garden and real estate publication. Responsibilities include planning and organizing each issue, generating ideas; developing sources and production of stories and features (some of which may be personally written by the Residences Editor); Proofreading and editing copy; obtaining, editing and manipulating on Photoshop and/or Illustrator art and photography to illustrate stories; graphic design and layout of features and other stories on DTI pagination; and supervising copy editors, coordinators and page designers assigned to Residences. Candidates are asked to provide five work samples. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The qualified candidate will have:
-Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university, major in English, Journlaism or Communications preferred
-At least 5 years' experience as a reporter or copy editor/editor for a daily newspaper; or equivalent combination of education and experience
-Two years' experience or degree in Graphic Design with advanced knowledge of word, Excel, PhotoShop and Quark preferred
-Excellent grammar, writing ans spelling skills per company test
-Type 45 wpm with 95% accuracy
-Excellent grammar, writing and spelling skills per company test
-Effective oral communication skills, including clear speaking voice
-Ability to work independently
-Demonstrated leadership and people skills
-Ability to coach and train others
Please send cover letter and 5 samples to: Employment Manager Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc. 2751 S. Dixie Hwy West Palm Beach, FL 33406 or fax to 561-820-4192 or email to pbjobs@pbpost.com
Williston Pioneer Sun News, Editor
Williston, Florida
Full-time, Salary not specified
Ad Expires: June 6, 2006
Job ID: 632026
The Williston Pioneer Sun News is a fast-growing weekly newspaper in Florida, just west of Gainesville. The newspaper is part of Landmark Community Newspapers Inc. The editor is responsible for the overall writing, editing, photography and design of the newspaper and special sections. Knowledge and experience in page design is desirable. A commitment to excellence and growth of this community newspaper is essential. Candidates should apply to Dale Bowen, Chiefland Citizen, 624 W. Park Ave., Chiefland, FL 32626, or citizendale@bellsouth.net.
FYI
Florida State Parks Voted Among Nation’s Best
--Florida State Parks recognized in nine categories for excellence—
A national camping reservation organization recently honored the Florida Parks Service in its annual awards for America’s Top Outdoor Locations. ReserveAmerica recognized Florida parks in 14 categories for features such as camping, fishing and hiking.
“It is an honor for parks across the state to be recognized in a variety of categories,” said Florida Park Service Director Mike Bullock. “Florida State Parks take pride in providing exemplary facilities and amenities for visitors while offering opportunities in resource-based recreation.”
Florida State Parks were recognized in the following categories:
Top 100 Family Campgrounds:
Alafia River State Park- Lithia, Florida
Collier-Seminole State Park- Naples, Florida
Grayton Beach State Park- Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Highlands Hammock State Park- Sebring, Florida
Hillsborough River State Park- Thonotosassa, Florida
Hontoon Island State Park- Deland, Florida
Lake Manatee State Park- Bradenton, Florida
Oscar Scherer State Park- Osprey, Florida
St. Andrews State Park- Panama City, Florida
Torreya State Park-Bristol, Florida
Top 15 Amazing Locations:
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Key Largo, Florida
Top 15 Biking Trails:
Oleta River State Park- North Miami, Florida
Top 25 Hiking Trails:
Highlands Hammock State Park - Sebring, Florida
Oscar Scherer State Park – Osprey, Florida
Silver River State Park – Ocala, Florida
Collier-Seminole State Park - Naples, Florida
Top 25 Fishing Spots (Freshwater):
Alafia River State Park - Lithia, Florida
Lake Manatee State Park - Bradenton, Florida
Oleta River Stat Park - North Miami, Florida
Top 15 Canoeing Spots:
Blackwater River State Park - Holt, Florida
Collier-Seminole State Park - Naples, Florida
Top 15 Unique Cabins:
Silver River State Park - Ocala, Florida
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Top 10 Bird-Watching Spots:
Oscar Scherer State Park - Osprey, Florida
Top 15 Scenic Views:
Henderson Beach State Park - Destin, Florida
Cape Florida State Park - Key Biscayne, Florida
Top 15 Park Beaches:
Henderson Beach State Park - Destin, Florida
Oleta River Stat Park - North Miami, Florida
Cape Florida State Park - Key Biscayne, Florida
Top 15 Picnic Areas:
Oleta River State Park - North Miami, Florida
Top 10 Romantic Spots:
Oleta River State Park - North Miami, Florida
Cape Florida State Park - Key Biscayne, Florida
Top 10 Kid-Friendly Parks:
Oleta River State Park - North Miami, Florida
Top 10 Educational & Historical Facilities:
Savannas Preserve State Park- Port St. Lucie, Florida
The first two-time Gold Medal winner honoring the nation’s best state park service, Florida’s state park system is one of the largest in the country with 159 parks spanning more than 725,000 acres and 100 miles of sandy white beach. From swimming and diving in Florida’s rivers and springs to birding and fishing or hiking and riding on natural scenic trails, Florida’s state parks offer year-around outdoor activities for all ages. Battle reenactments and Native American festivals celebrate Florida’s unique history, while art shows, museums and lighthouses offer a window into Florida’s cultural heritage.
For more information about Florida State Parks visit www.FloridaStateParks.org. To make a reservation at a Florida State Park facility, visit www.ReserveAmerica.com.
Call For Stories – Outdoor Adventures with Kids
Editor Jennifer Bove is seeking stories for her 3rd anthology, Wild With
Child: Adventures of Families in the Field. If you've "roughed it" outdoors
with kids in tow (or in the lead!), and you'd like to write about your
adventures, please go to www.bovesboots.blogspot.com to learn more about
submitting a story.
Jennifer Bove
490 Fox Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Email: fieldstories@gmail.com
www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
fieldstories@gmail.com
www.gopaddle.com
www.gopaddle.com is a new Web portal designed to bring people, paddlesports providers and waterways together. The site publishes a free electronic newsletter that addresses the needs and interests of paddlers and includes stories that might attract non-participants to try canoeing, kayaking, rafting or tubing. When financial resources permit, www.gopaddle.com intends to solicit articles, photographs and audio/video presentations that depict people of all ages and genders enjoying human-powered recreation on waterways. The site welcomes your feedback.
CORPORATE CORNER
Opportunity at Coastal Angler Magazine’s Fishing & Boating Expo
We're looking for promotional items from you to add to our 75 courtesy bags we'll be giving to our speakers and exhibitors at the Coastal Angler Magazine’s Fishing & Boating Expo May 19-21.
Speakers and exhibitors vary from Captain RicK Murphy to DOA Tackle Company
We believe this will benefit everyone involved. We share do appreciated your support.
Ship materials to CAM, 265 South Robert Way, Satellite Beach, FL 32937
Cast! Cast. now!
And catch Coastal Angler Magazine’s Fishing & Boating Expo May 19-21.
Catch the excitement and thrills. Catch the boats. Catch the kids’ fishing clinic.
Catch the secrets shared by the professional charter captains and boating industry experts.
Catch the door prizes, free tackle, charters, and so much more!
Coastal Angler Magazine, focusing on fishing, boating and conservation, is hosting this one-of-a-kind event with a keen sight on its mission of promoting the use, not abuse of Florida’s waterways!
Free Admission Friday, May 19th!
Remember if you’re not casting, you’re not catching Coastal Angler Magazine’s Fishing & Boating Expo May 19-21 at the Melbourne Auditorium.
FMI contact Al Rapaport at BrevFishingExpo@aol.com or Rodney Smith at Rodney@coastalanglermagazine.com
or surf the web at www.coastalanglermagazine.com
Coastal Angler Magazine, Promoting the use, not abuse of our waterways
www.coastalanglermagazine.com
Toll Free: 888-800-9794
Locally: 321-777-2773
Fax: 321-777-4622
P.O. Box 373257
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
