June 14, 2006
Greetings!
KEYS CONFERENCE FILLING UP
The mailbox is full every day now with registrations for the upcoming 60th Anniversary FOWA Fall Conference at Hawk’s Cay Resort in the Florida Keys. It’s going to be a real doozy, so join the fun, entertainment and excitement at FOWA’s premier annual event.
For details, check out the web site (fowa.org) or reply back and you’ll be mailed the registration packet. Don’t procrastinate, as rooms are filling up fast; the direct number for room registration is 800-432-2242. All those registered will also receive a 60th Anniversary Commemorative hat, courtesy of Andy Newman and the Florida Keys & Key West.
CURRENT MARKET NEEDS
Driftwood, A Literary Journal of Voices from Afar
4338 California Street, Suite 130, San Francisco, CA 94118. Email:
info@driftwoodpress.com. Website: Michael Colonna, Editor. 100% freelance. "A literary journal focusing on the foreign experience." Welcomes new writers. Circ. not provided. 3 issues/year. Pays on publication. Publishes ms approx. 3 months after acceptance. Buys one-time rights. No reprints. Responds 3 months.
Sample can be ordered from their website or from amazon.com.
Subscription $30. Guidelines online at http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?p=43344 and Current Needs: "Short stories, fiction, travel writing, photography." Pays $10 plus 2 contributor's copies and a one-year subscription. Articles may run to 6500 words. Submit query with cover letter and bio. Photos/Art: 300 dpi. Pays $10 plus 2 contributor's copies and a one-year subscription.
Islands
460 N. Orlando Ave., Suite 200, Winter Park, FL 32789. Phone:
407-628-4802. Email: Kelly.Lack@worldpub.net. Website:
Christine Richard, Executive Editor (Features / Discover opener, Departments: Island Life and Adventures); Kelly Lack, Associate Editor (Discover items); Megan Padilla, Features Editor (Primarily Discover items; also Discover opener / Departments:
Island Life and Adventures). Large percentage of freelance contributions. "ISLANDS is the global authority on island destinations. We are the voice and premiere magazine for the island traveler looking for the ultimate escape. Types of destinations we
cover: We focus primarily on Hawaii, the Caribbean, the South Pacific and exotic tropical; each of these regions has a couple items in every issue in Discover. We try to cover temperate, U.S. and European islands when it is seasonally appropriate to do so or when something quite newsworthy or unique is happening. And we love wildcard destinations -- islands less-traveled and exotic are perfect for this section." Welcomes new writers, "particularly in Discover and with our departments: Island Life and Adventures." Circ. 200K. 8 issues/ year. Pays on publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Rights purchased vary. No reprints. Responds asap. Sample issue on most newsstands. Subscription $24; $36 Canada; $40 other.
Guidelines by email. Current Needs: "We are actively searching for items for our front of the book, Discover, season-specific ideas for the Discover Opener, and departments: Island Life and Adventures (these run 800-1000 words). We pay from $0.50-$1 per word for Discover Opener, Adventures, Island Life and features. We pay a flat rate from $40-$100 for Discover items ranging from 75-200 words."
Article lengths in general: Discover Opener - 500 words; Discover freelance items - 75-200 words; Island Life - 800-1000 words; Adventures - 800-1000 words; Features - 2500 words "If we do not already know your work, please send a letter of introduction by email along with your clips (by email or by post) along with some ideas so that we'll know if you have a feel for our magazine." Photos/Art:
"Art is very important. We do not expect writers to provide the artwork themselves, but it is very helpful if they can provide sources and leads."
Hints: "A writer should know the format and voice of the publication.
They should pitch story ideas as though they themselves are a member of the edit staff and are pitching at a story meeting. They should know exactly how and where their idea fits into the magazine."
Living Aboard Magazine
P.O. Box 91299, Austin, TX 78709-1299. Phone: 512-892-4446. Fax:
512-892-4448. Email: editor@livingaboard.com.
Website: Linda Ridihalgh, Editor. 90% freelance. "Living Aboard is a lifestyle magazine for people who live on their boats-or dream of doing so. We seek articles on any subject related to living aboard a boat. We want to hear about how you made the decision to move aboard, how it changed your life, and what your experience has been living aboard. What have you done to make your boat more livable? How do you deal with the daily problems of living aboard? We like practical information or personal anecdotes. We do not publish poetry or fiction." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 10K. Bimonthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 1-3 months after acceptance. Buys First N.A. rights. Occasionally accepts reprints. Responds 2-4 weeks.
Sample on request. Subscription $18; $22 outside the U.S. Guidelines online at http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?t=6027, by email or by mail with SASE. Current Needs: "Environmental pieces as related to boating; cooking as related to boating; anything related to living on a boat." Pays $0.05/word for 1000-2000 words. Submit query or complete ms with cover letter, bio and photo. Photos/Art:
Pays $5/photo; $50 for cover photo. Hints: "If you send your ms as an attachment, label the attachment with your name. Include captions with your photos. Label digital photos with your name."
OUT-OF-STATE MARKETS
Kentucky Monthly
213 St. Clair St. or P.O. Box 559, Frankfort, KY 40601.
Fax: 502-227-0059. Website: . Michael Embry, Editor; Stephen Vest, Publisher. 75% freelance. "Kentucky Monthly is a magazine about Kentucky and Kentuckians." Welcomes new writers.
Circ. 40K. Monthly. Usually pays by the 15th of the month following publication. Publishes ms 3-6 months after acceptance. Buys first N.A. rights. Rarely accepts reprints. Responds 4-6 weeks. Sample issue available by visiting their website and clicking "free issue."
Subscription $20. Guidelines by email to membry@kentuckymonthy.com (will be online in the near future). Current Needs: "Personality profiles about Kentuckians; trends and styles as they relate to Kentucky." Pays around $0.10/word for 100-2000 words. Submit query with cover letter by mail with SASE or by email to membry@kentuckymonthy.com. Photos/Art: "Photos need to be 300 dpi jpegs or tiffs." Pays $25/photo. Hints: "We prefer snail mail or e- mail queries rather than phone calls. Try to keep articles within the word range. Photos always help sell an article."
HIGHLIGHTED GUIDELINES
National Wild Turkey Federation
Editorial Contributor Guidelines
Post Office Box 530, (Shipping: 770 Augusta Road), Edgefield, SC 29824
Phone: 803-637-3106 Fax: 803-637-0034
Website: (Revised June 1, 2006) The NWTF publishes six magazines — Turkey Call, Women In The Outdoors, Wheelin’
Sportsmen, Get in the Game, JAKES Magazine and The Caller — that are available through membership. Articles submitted for publication fulfill the promise of the author’s query and, more importantly, the editor’s assignment. Familiarize yourself with our publications to ensure your material is compatible with the magazine’s format or needs. Articles must be free of spelling errors, grammatically correct and accurate.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in the rejection of your manuscript or photographs.
We purchase first North American serial rights to articles. All written material should be original and unpublished and must consist of accurate information that appeals to our special-interest readership. While most feature stories deal with non-fiction subjects, we do accept fiction that contributes to the education, enlightenment or entertainment of our readers. We pay upon publication. Kill fees are 20 percent of contracted payment. Our readers enjoy articles that are easy to read. Feature stories are typically supplemented with sidebars, bulleted lists, subheads, pull quotes and other graphicfriendly elements.
Written queries may be submitted via conventional or electronic mail and must fully explain a proposed article and its main points. Queries should include ideas for potential graphic aids and sidebars. Because queries exemplify an author’s writing talent, verbal queries are not acceptable. Check each magazine’s section below to see whether laundry lists are accepted. Queries allow us to assign specific articles according to our needs. Even though you may have a fantastic article idea, we may have recently published a similar story or have one in our files. We typically respond to queries within 14 business days. However, we may ask to hold certain queries for review at a later date. An editor will contact you with assignment specifications if your idea is accepted, or a rejection if it is not. Provide e-mail (preferred), telephone or other contact information with each query.
Assigned Articles - Articles, sidebars and photo captions must be submitted in one of the following methods: Microsoft Word (file ends with .doc suffix) Rich-Text Format (file ends with .rtf suffix) Text-only format (file ends with .txt suffix) On paper All text must be single-spaced, with only one space after periods, no tabs or indentions on the first line of paragraphs, and only one “hard return” at the end of each paragraph. For e-mail submissions: Paste all text within the body of an e-mail message and send as an attachment in one of the formats listed above. Ask the editor if e-mail is appropriate for sending a particular assignment. We follow the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook and Libel Manual.
Unsolicited Articles - Though we accept unsolicited manuscripts, they are not preferred. Such speculative submissions may remain in our files for a long time before being reviewed. If an unsolicited manuscript is accepted, an editor or publishing assistant will contact you. If rejected, all materials will be returned to you. (Enclose a SASE for return; the NWTF does not pay shipping costs for the return of unsolicited material.)
Photographic Submissions - All photographers making submissions to the NWTF and its publications must agree and comply with the terms listed in the following guidelines.
These terms supersede any terms submitted or offered by the contributor at the time of submission.
Terms - All submissions, unless approved otherwise by the editor, are sent at the expense of the contributor.
The NWTF does not pay agency research fees.
The NWTF will negotiate the replacement cost of damaged or lost slides at the time of the incident based on fair market values, and does not agree to any contracts, delivery notices or statements of value included in a submission.
The NWTF does not return digital submissions, nor does it hold any liability to replace discarded or lost CDs, DVDs, digital files or any prints from these digital files that may accompany a submission.
The NWTF agrees to one-time North American rights for each image selected for publication or additional rights as negotiated with the contributor.
We look for quality — clarity, sharpness, composition and correct exposure. Each photo should have a written caption with a description of the shot and the names of any people shown. Images are accepted on speculation as well as to accompany specific assignments. It is best to limit the number of images to less than 20 on any one submission unless directed otherwise by the editor. Rather than sending near-duplicates and similar images, state in a cover letter whether you have more images similar to images submitted.
Slides and Photographs - For color photo submissions, the NWTF accepts only original (not duplicate) transparencies; 35mm is the most common, although medium formats are also acceptable. Prints must be silver-process photographic enlargements, not ink-jet or laserprinted copies. Minimum size for prints is 4x6 inches; maximum size is 8˝x14 inches. Images must be in focus and well exposed. Each photo should have the contributor’s name, address and phone number on it, and a code number for identification. Each photo should have a written caption with a description of the shot and the names of any people shown. Photos including people must have a model release on file with the contributor for each of the subjects in the photo. Carefully package your photographs and use a traceable shipping system. Remember that those who handle the mail may not have our same consideration for the value of your photographs; if not packaged correctly, your photos risk being damaged. The NWTF is not responsible for photos not received or photos damaged while in transit to the NWTF.
Return of your photos is important to us. Provide ground-shipping instructions at the time of submission to ensure delivery by traceable shipping method (Federal Express, UPS, etc.).
Digital Images - The NWTF and its publications follow the specifications set forth by the Digital Image Submission Criteria working group () for Category A publications. Digital photos submitted to the NWTF publications must pass these criteria before being considered for publication:
The minimum allowable resolution for photos in all NWTF publications is 2,000x1,500 pixels. If your camera will not take photographs at this resolution or higher, do not submit digital photos from that camera.
Always shoot in the digital camera’s highest quality, lowest compression mode.
The camera’s colorspace (color matrix, color setting) must be set to ADOBE RGB (1998). We do not accept images with a colorspace of sRGB (optimized for Web).
Images that have been cropped, sharpened, brightened, color- adjusted or manipulated in any way will not be accepted.
Do not submit scanned prints or slides. Submit the original prints or slides and let us scan them to our printing specifications.
Photos scanned from another magazine or newspaper are not acceptable.
Images must be in either uncompressed TIFF or low compression JPEG format.
We also accept RAW files - Digital images must be embedded with ownership metadata, the photographer’s name and contact information, as well as caption and credit information. A printed contact sheet that includes image names must accompany digital images submitted on CD-ROM or DVD. E-mailed submissions must not exceed 18mb and must be approved by the editor prior to transmission. It is best to send low-resolution thumbnails at 3x5 inches/72dpi in an initial e-mail. The editor may then ask you to send specific high-resolution files as needed.
Turkey Call
As the flagship publication of the NWTF, Turkey Call is dedicated to the interests and entertainment of wild turkey enthusiasts everywhere — people who hunt, study and actively support the restoration and conservation of the North American wild turkey. It is published bi-monthly with issues in January/February, March/April, May/June, July/August, September/October and November/December. Turkey Call feature articles focus on the restoration, management, biology, distribution, history and hunting of wild turkeys. Features typically run 1,500 words, and are accompanied by graphics, sidebars, bulleted text, pull quotes, fast facts and other reader-friendly shortcuts. We also publish short features on unusual hunting experiences, historical vignettes, the wild turkey in art or literature, biographical sketches, tips, anecdotes, humor or other appropriate outdoor subjects. While limited use of the author’s experience is acceptable, articles should feature advice from experts and not rely too heavily on biological terms to emphasize points. Preference centers on anecdotes about people besides the author. Send individual queries; no laundry lists.
Articles should: Be written for wild turkey experts, except when specifically addressing neophytes Appeal to a national readership Be meticulously researched Be accurate; dates, figures and the names and titles of agencies and people involved must be correct Provide documentation and contact information for all sources, including people interviewed and quoted within the story Turkey Call works four months to a year ahead of each issue. Most feature story material is planned a year in advance.
We pay $100 for short pieces of 600 to 700 published words; $200 to
$275 for articles of 700 to 1,100 words; and $300 to $500 for up to 1,800 words. We publish images of various wild turkey subspecies in their natural habitats, turkey hunting scenes, colorful scenics of wild turkey habitat and vintage turkey hunting scenes. Images may be submitted to accompany specific assignments or on speculation.
See photograph submission information and send speculative images to the photo editor at the NWTF shipping address.
Rates for published photographs:
Cover = $400
Two-page spread = $175
Full page = $125
Half-page = $100
One-third page or less = $75
Editor: Burt Carey - bcarey@nwtf.net
Managing Editor: Jake Fagan - jfagan@nwtf.net
Photo Editor: Matt Lindler - mlindler@nwtf.net
Women In The Outdoors
Women In The Outdoors magazine informs and entertains outdoorswomen of all skill levels who aspire to become more involved in outdoor sports and activities, including camping, fishing, hiking, shooting, hunting, canoeing, boating and bird watching. It is the quarterly magazine of the NWTF’s Women in the Outdoors program, which provides exciting, hands-on outdoor learning opportunities for women ages 14 and up. Women In The Outdoors is prepared three months or more ahead of each issue’s release date. Magazines are published seasonally, with winter, spring, summer and fall issues each year. An average feature/sidebar mix runs about 1,800 words. We also publish shorter articles that average 800 words, depending on the specific department. Regular departments include:
Outdoor-related book reviews
Game and fish recipes
Wildlife profiles
Stories of notable outdoorswomen
Outdoor health issues
Outdoor gear
Backyard habitat enhancement
Most articles are geared toward novice outdoors enthusiasts, including information on where to go, necessary equipment and how to find out more on a specific activity. We prefer stories quoting experts over narrative treatments. Articles should treat women as independent outdoors enthusiasts, depict outdoor activities in a positive/encouraging manner and appeal to a national audience. Send individual queries; no laundry lists.
We pay $200 to $275 for articles having up to 1,100 words; $300 to
$375 for up to
1,500 words; and $400 to $500 for up to 2,000 words. We accept shots that illustrate wildlife, conservation, colorful scenics, women participating in various outdoor activities and families participating in hunting and outdoor pastimes together. Check with the editor for current photographic needs.
Rates for published photographs:
Cover = $400
Two-page spread = $175
Full page = $125
Half-page = $100
One-third page or less = rate negotiated by edito
Editor: Karen Lee - klee@nwtf.ne
Managing Editor: Chasiti Kirkland - ckirkland@nwtf.net
Wheelin’ Sportsme
Wheelin’ Sportsmen is the quarterly magazine of the Wheelin’ Sportsmen NWTF program, which delivers, and in some cases re-introduces, the beauty and excitement of the outdoors, including hunting, fishing and recreational shooting, to thousands of people with disabilities. The publication is also a tool for able-bodied sportsmen and women to learn more about sharing the outdoors with their disabled peers and relays information about the Wheelin’
Sportsmen NWTF program and the NWTF. Wheelin’ Sportsmen feature articles average 1,500 words. Most articles deal with concepts and ideas on “how to enjoy” to “where to enjoy” the outdoors.
We’re also interested in stories about disabled people who enjoy the outdoors and ways able-bodied individuals can help people with disabilities participate in outdoor fun. Articles should depict outdoor activities in a positive/encouraging manner and appeal to a national audience. Editorial coverage for Wheelin’ Sportsmen is prepared three months or more ahead of each issue’s release date.
Magazines are published seasonally, with winter, spring, summer and fall issues each year. Send individual queries; no laundry lists. We pay $100 for short pieces of 600 to 700 words; $200 to $275 for articles of 700 to 1,100 words; $300 to $375 for up to 1,500 words; and $400 to $500 for up to 2,000 words. We accept images that illustrate wildlife, conservation, colorful scenics, individuals with a variety of disabilities participating in hunting, shooting, fishing and other outdoor pastimes, as well as able-bodied and disabled people enjoying the outdoors together. Check with the editor for current photographic needs.
Rates for published photographs:
Cover = $400
Two-page spread = $175
Full page = $125
Half-page = $100
One-third page or less = rate negotiated by edito
Editor: Karen Lee - klee@nwtf.net
Managing Editor: Chasiti Kirkland - ckirkland@nwtf.net
Get in the Game
Get in the Game, published for members of the NWTF’s Hunting Heritage Program, is targeted toward people with a passion for hunting and managing their acres for wildlife. Get in the Game feature articles average 1,500 words; articles in the 600- to 700-word range are also needed. The magazine helps readers learn how to improve habitat for deer, quail, wild turkeys, small game and other wildlife using layperson terminology.
Readers will also learn about strategies that work for hunting deer, turkey and more. The articles range from secrets for locating your treestand in a whitetail hotspot, suggestions on how to improve your soil, tips to tune up your tractor, building a duck blind and more.
Get in the Game emphasizes the importance of active forest management. This 64-page magazine mails twice a year, in February and July.
While a limited use of the author’s own experience is acceptable, articles should feature advice from experts and not rely too heavily on biological terms to emphasize points. Preference centers on anecdotes about people besides the author. Get in the Gamerelies heavily on charts, tables and other graphic elements to quickly communicate concepts to a readership busy hunting and managing their land. Good research, reporting and fact checking are vital. Editorial coverage for Get in the Game is prepared three months or more ahead of each issue's release date. We pay $100 for short pieces of 600 to 700 published words; $200 to $275 for articles of 700 to 1,100 words; $300 to $375 for up to 1,500 words; and $400 to $500 for up to 2,000 words. Individual queries or laundry lists are acceptable. We accept images that illustrate wildlife, scenes depicting hunting deer, turkey, ducks, quail and more. In addition we are looking for photos that showcase wildlife management equipment and activities from plowing to planting to prescribed fire and beyond. Check with the editor for current photographic needs.
Rates for published photographs:
Cover = $400
Two-page spread = $175
Full page = $125
Half-page = $100
One-third page or less = rate negotiated by editor
Editor: P.J. Perea - pperea@nwtf.net
JAKES Magazine/Xtreme JAKES
JAKES Magazine is the NWTF’s publication for members of its youth program, JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship). The magazine is dedicated to informing, educating and involving youth in wildlife conservation and the wise stewardship of our natural resources. All stories need to be fun and keep the interest of our readers (mean age of 10 years old).
Feature criteria for JAKES Magazine should be either documentary or fictional with the emphasis on the outdoors, conservation, hunting, hunter safety, hunting ethics or heritage. Historical fiction must be accurate, including cultural and social accuracy. Stories run between 800 and 1,200 words. Xtreme JAKES is a special section of JAKES Magazine for teenagers. This section’s focus is to attract young readers to outdoor pursuits and to help them better understand their role in natural resource conservation. Article ideas for Xtreme JAKES must be outdoor-related with an emphasis on education and entertainment. Topics may include traditional outdoor pursuits including hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, camping, etc., and also popular extreme sports such as snowboarding, rock climbing, etc. Typical articles run between 800 and 1,200 words. Editorial coverage for JAKES Magazine is prepared three months or more ahead of each issue's release date. Magazines are published seasonally, with winter, spring, summer and fall issues each year. Article payment is negotiable, up to 25 cents per published word. Individual queries or laundry lists are acceptable. We accept images that illustrate wildlife, conservation, colorful scenics, families participating in hunting and outdoor pastimes together and youth and their involvement in hunting. Check with the editor for current photographic needs.
Rates for published photographs:
Cover = $400
Two-page spread = $175
Full page = $125
Half-page = $100
One-third page or less = rate negotiated by editor
Editor: Matt Lindler - mlindler@nwtf.net
Managing Editor: P.J. Perea - pperea@nwtf.net
The Caller
The Caller is the official newsletter of the NWTF, which is comprised of 2,200 local chapters. The primary purpose of The Caller is twofold: to communicate to the membership news related to hunting, wildlife habitat management and the programs available to them through the national office of the NWTF; and to give the membership an outlet to publicize the work of local chapters. NWTF members are encouraged to submit information, with photos, about their chapter to The Caller. Deadlines for each issue are available on the NWTF’s Web site. No payment is issued for publication unless noted by editor.
Editor: Jake Fagan - jfagan@nwtf.net
About the NWTF: The National Wild Turkey Federation is a nonprofit conservation/education organization dedicated to the conservation of the North American wild turkey and the preservation of the hunting heritage. Established in March 1973, the NWTF has members throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and 10 other countries.
EVENTS
From Susan Young:
Reptiles & Amphibians of Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Professor Richard A. Seigel, Department Chair at Towson University in Maryland, will provide an overview of the reptiles and amphibians and their conservation issues through live animal exhibits and a power point presentation. Professor Seigel has been working with the reptiles and amphibians of the Kennedy Space Center and the refuge since 1977. He and his students have done research on diamondback terrapins, gopher tortoises, snakes, and a variety of amphibians, with particular emphasis on conservation and management.
The program is scheduled for this Friday, June 16, 2006 at 2 pm at the Refuge Visitor Center. Please contact Ranger Nancy_Corona at 321-861-0668 or by email at Nancy_Corona@fws.gov to make reservations and for additional information. The Visitor Center is located on SR 402, 5 miles east of U.S. 1 in Titusville.
On March 14, 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt signed an Executive Order creating Pelican Island as the country’s first national wildlife refuge. Roosevelt went on to establish an additional 54 national wildlife refuges during his two terms and set historic conservation values for America. These values have grown into a system, which today, consists of 546 National Wildlife Refuges on more than 95 million acres of America’s most important wildlife habitat.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal federal agency responsible for conserving, protecting and enhancing fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The Service manages the 95-million-acre National Wildlife Refuge System, which encompasses 546 national wildlife refuges and over 3000 “mini-refuges” called Waterfowl Production Areas. It also operates 69 national fish hatcheries, 64 fishery resource offices and 78 ecological Services field stations. The agency enforces federal wildlife laws, administers the Endangered Species Act, manages migratory bird populations, restores nationally significant fisheries, conserves and restores wildlife habitat such as wetlands, and helps foreign governments with their conservation efforts. It also oversees the Federal Aid program that distributes hundreds of millions of dollars in excise taxes on fishing and hunting equipment to state fish and wildlife agencies.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Contact: Nancy Corona
Phone: 321-861-0668
CONTESTS
Essay Contest – Centek’s National Marina Day Support
Centek Industries is asking boaters to share their creative side by hosting an essay contest as part of its support of National Marina Day. ( The company offers a complete line of filtration, pollution prevention and spill response products utilizing MYCELX technology. ) Already a sponsor of the nationwide August 12, 2006 event, Centek also offers $100 to those who can best answer, "What am I doing to be an environmentally-conscious boater?"
Centek Industries is asking boaters to share their creative side by hosting an essay contest as part of its support of National Marina Day. The company offers a complete line of filtration, pollution prevention and spill response products utilizing MYCELX technology.
Already a sponsor of the nationwide August 12, 2006 event, Centek also offers $100 to those who can best answer, "What am I doing to be an environmentally-conscious boater?"
Essays 100 words or longer must be submitted to Centek by July 29.
The best 5 entries will be awarded $100 on National Marina Day. A matching $100 contribution will also go to each author's local participating marina. Submissions can be mailed to PO Box 3028, Thomasville, GA 31799, faxed to 229-228-1270 or emailed to info@centekindustries.com.
"Environmental responsibility is key to boating's future. National Marina Day is an opportunity to educate boaters and marina owners about simple ways to protect our waters, and reward those who are already taking action," said Tony Watson, Centek product manager.
National Marina Day is in its fifth year. It is produced by the Association of Marina Industries. Contact Centek Industries, PO Box 3028, Thomasville, GA 31799. 800-950-7653; Fax: 229-228-1270. info@centekindustries.com; .
JOBS
From Susan Young:
Disney is looking for a full-time bass angler to guide customers on their lakes. (No captain's license required! And all catch-and-release.) But they must truly enjoy taking kids fishing. Even families from other countries who don't speak much English.
MEMBER NEWS
From Bob Epstein:
Denver’s “Sting Stopper”- A Boon To Everyone Who Steps
Outside Into The Great Outdoors!
Let’s Face it, Everyone Who Goes Outdoors Can Come In Contact With Some Sort of Insect that Bites or Stings. This Product: “Denver’s Sting Stopper” Stops the Pain and Itch of Those Stings and Bites and a Whole Lot More.
Franklin, Tennessee – Millions of people world-wide have one thing in common; they all have had, or will have some type of stinging, biting insects leave a welt, an itch and worse. Well, Denver’s patented “Sting Stopper” stops the itch, burn and pain of all kinds of biting and stinging insects, as well as jellyfish stings and it does it “fast.”
There are well over 1 million different insect species in the world.
Some experts estimate that there may be as many as 10 million. All these species are divided up into 32 orders. Unfortunately, many of these species can bite or sting and far too many people have serious allergic reactions to them. There are no places on this earth including the frozen reaches of the Arctic and Antarctica that you cannot find active insects, in fact some of the most prolific are mosquitoes. Between ants (most of which can bite and sting you) and termites, 20 percent of the worlds living mass are in this classification.
Denver Blanton spent more than 30 years developing a simple, safe product that anyone can use to relieve the misery of the after-bite of wasps, bee’s, red ants, black flies mosquitoes and whole slew of other stinging and biting fly species as well as scorpions too. It was no accident that Blanton chose to develop a product that could help him; his family and friends avoid the pain and discomfort associated with insect bites. An incident occurred that propelled Blanton into the realm of entrepreneur and inventor.
Denver Blanton had made up a batch of “Sting Stopper” out of desperation. While on a job in a remote area he was stung by a wasp.
He searched for products available in the shed that might help alleviate his serious pain. He hit on a combination that worked. One fine summer day later that summer it happened: his 8-year old son Mendall reached up under some leaves on a grape arbor and disturbed a hornet’s nest. He was stung 32 times about the face and head.
Blanton yelled to his wife to bring the “bee medicine” and the salve was dabbed on each and every sting. In moments the pain was gone. Shortly thereafter, Blanton noticed the red, puckered up bites were gone as well. Later his doctor said: “many adults do not survive that amount of stings, let alone a child.”
This horrific experience launched Blanton into a lifelong effort to perfecting this product to be available to everyone. His son Marc is now seeing to it that his legacy and dream will continue providing relief and help to everyone afflicted by the misery, pain and danger of being attacked by any stinging or biting insect.
Patented in 2001, Denver’s Sting Stopper has proven itself over and over again to thousands of people unlucky enough to have been attacked by bees, hornets, and yellow jackets or sat on, or near a red ant colony. So far over 200,000 units have been sold to satisfied folks.
Denver Blanton has developed a product that many pharmacists have recommended to those afflicted with the miseries of being bitten or stung by bees, hornets, yellow jackets, black & horse flies and mosquitoes. No one who ventures out to play or work in the “Great Outdoors” should be without this little jar or small packet of “Sting Stopper” ointment!
Contact: BobT.Epstein
1-931-707-5626 bobepstein@aol.com
CORPORATE CORNER
Celebrate National Kids Fishing Month in June!
As schools across the country turn their students loose for the summer, many families are working on their plans for what to do during the time off. Hooked On Fishing International (HOFI), the country’s largest and oldest organizer of youth fishing events, says fishing should be considered at the top of the list because it is something that kids of all ages can enjoy.
“We’re proclaiming June as National Kids Fishing Month because lots of good things happen in the month,” said Daniel Johnson, HOFI president. “June is when thousands of communities across the country host youth fishing events, and it’s the most popular month for Wal- Mart Kids All-American Fishing presented by Zebco (KAAF) activities.
It is also the time that many states offer their ‘free’ fishing days, typically a designated weekend, when no fishing license is required. Additionally, National Fishing and Boating Week is June 3 – 11, and there are lots of hands-on festivities associated with it,” he said.
Whether participating in a Wal-Mart Kids All-American Fishing derby event (visit the derby locator at the KAAF Web site, - fishing.com, to find more than 1,000 scheduled June KAAF events), or venturing off on a family outing of your own, Johnson says plan ahead. HOFI offers these ideas to make the most of the quality time together.
If youngsters under age 8 are along, include additional items to keep them entertained beyond just fishing tackle because their young minds run as fast as their legs. Things like squirt-pistols, butterfly nets, bubble makers, etc., are good options.
Make sure everyone has appropriate clothing for the day’s weather forecast. An extra change of clothes or footwear is never a bad idea.
Apply sunscreen before leaving home, and take the bottle along to reapply as necessary. Take insect repellent as well, and keep in mind that using the rub-on kind after applying sunscreen will usually require a follow-up coat of the sun protectant. Pack plenty of drinks, especially water, and nutritional snacks to cover the duration of the outing. Staying hydrated on a hot, summer day is important for health and comfort.
Make the bait selection process a family affair, and it’s hard to beat live worms. And when purchasing hooks, sinkers and bobbers, it is better to think smaller instead of bigger. Small hooks, size 8 or 10, are great for catching little sunfish that are often plentiful in
city park ponds, yet are still capable of landing a big fish too.
Don’t forget to bring a camera to take a picture of the ‘big fish’ the kids caught and capture the fun-filled family memories.
The most important tip of all…approach the day with the intentions to make it fun for everyone. Be patient and flexible in dealing with the kids and keep an eye out for when their interest starts to wane.
Call it a day before the kids tire. They’ll be even more ready for the next trip if everything concludes on a positive note.
Fishing is a perfect outdoor activity for kids and families whether it’s during the June National Kids Fishing Month, or anytime throughout the summer. It requires little in the way of investment, helps youth to experience and appreciate the outdoors, and most importantly, gives families something to do together.
Kids All-American Fishing’s corporate partners include marquee sponsors Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Zebco, along with Banana Boat, Castrol, Eagle Claw, FishingWorld.com, FLW Outdoors, Fujifilm, Keebler, Kellogg’s, Laker Fishing, Repel and Wet Ones.
HOFI, Inc., a Tulsa-Okla. company, is the country’s largest organizer of youth fishing events. More than eight million youngsters and their families have participated in the program over its 19 year history at events held throughout all 50 states and at U.S. military bases as far away as England, Germany, South Korea and Japan.
Hooked On Fishing International
10026-A South Mingo Road, #320
Tulsa, OK 74113 (918) 459-9529
Contact: Daniel Johnson, HOFI, 918-459-9529, daniel@kids-fishing.com or
Gary Dollahon, 1-866-743-8822, ext. 24, gdollahon@broco.com
