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08/27/04
It Ain't Too Late!
Register for the Sept. 15-19 conference in Venice/Sarasota if you want to join 110 and counting of your fellow communicators and sponsors. A number of members are attending who have never been to a FOWA conference or haven't gone in years. It's got it all: A fabulous fishing tournament, a kickoff dinner featuring a roast of Frank Sargeant, craft-improvement seminars including famed photographer Clyde Butcher, a tour of Mote Marine Laboratory (with dinner), a day of shooting sports and a Breakout session spotlighting new gear and promotions for '05, our gala Auction with keynote speaker Dr. Guy Harvey, the Excellence In Crafts banquet, and numerous activities such as a Skish (casting-accuracy) contest, the infamous FOWA Hospitality Suite most nights, and best of all: A chance to network with new and veteran FOWA members from around the state who will all be together under one roof.
Support the organization by attending the conference - the value you'll receive will far exceed the cost. If you simply cannot make it, you can still help by sending an item for the Auction. For more details, call or click and I'll email the conference itinerary and registration form.
This will be one of the best conferences ever held - I hope to see you there.
Doug, Executive Bottlewasher
813-546-8241
doug7kelly@hotmail.com
A Special Message from Charlotte Harbor & The Gulf Islands
Hurricane Charley may have hit the Charlotte County tourism industry hard on August 13th, but it can't keep us from coming back fast. We have a lot of cleaning up to do, but through a determined recovery effort, our industry will be stronger and healthier than ever.
The good news is that the speed of the storm resulted in no storm surge or flooding leaving major portions of Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands untouched and as beautiful as ever. Much of what has attracted visitors to our pristine, nature-based destination remains intact. Englewood, Cape Haze, Placida and Palm Island remain untouched, and all attractions, lodging facilities, tours and shops are open and ready to welcome visitors. Some of the area's lodging facilities are housing recovery personnel but will be looking for business once the crews have departed.
While historic downtown Punta Gorda did sustain significant damage, there are already positive signs of recovery. Restaurants, shops and galleries are working toward opening on a daily basis.
Lodging facilities in Punta Gorda suffered major losses but major hotel owners are optimistic for rebuilding quickly. While utility and recovery crews are being housed at many county lodging facilities, there are numerous rental homes in the Englewood area which are available for visitors. Call the Englewood Chamber at (941) 474-5511 for information from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
"The concern and outpouring of support which I have received from my colleagues in the tourism industry has been utterly amazing, and for that I am truly grateful," says Becky Bovell, Visitor's Bureau Director. "We have taken a strong left hook from Hurricane Charley but we are ready to turn the other cheek and step right back into the ring."
We encourage those who may be holding reservations here in the area for anytime in the near future to follow our progress, and be witness to an amazing recovery, by visiting our Web site, www.pureflorida.com , where we'll keep you updated on a regular basis.
FOWA wishes speedy recovery to Charlotte Harbor and all the areas hit hard by Hurricane Charley, including Polk County and Kissimmee-St. Cloud.
CURRENT MARKETS
Florida Game & Fish Magazine
Florida Game & Fish is looking for queries for April through October 2005 on bass lakes and rivers located south of Tampa and Orlando. Also, story ideas on king mackerel fishing anywhere along either coast during the summer months. Contact: Jimmy Jacobs, Editor. Email: Jimmy_Jacobs@Primediamags.com. Florida Game & Fish, Box 741, Marietta, GA 30061.
Fishing & Hunting News
Fishing & Hunting News is looking for "how-to" articles. The magazine publishes 24 times a year and needs smart, fresh 500- to 1,500-word articles that describe in-depth tactics, techniques and tips for Western deer, elk, bear, upland birds, waterfowl, trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, salmon and steelhead, as well as upper Midwest and Northeastern fishing and hunting topics. Writers should have first-hand knowledge of their subject matter or be willing to interview guides, pro staffers or other information sources. Queries from beginners are encouraged, as are those from old hands in the trade. Please provide art. Pay is after publication: $50 for 500-word articles; $75 for 750s; $100 for 1,000s; $125 for 1500s. Also sought are continuing column ideas. Contact Editor Assistant Andy Walgamott, awalgamott@fishingandhuntingnews.com, 206-695-8460, PO Box 19000, Seattle, WA 98109.
National Forest Foundation
The National Forest Foundation (NFF) is looking for a cover shot and back cover art for the fall '04 issue of Mosaic, its full-color newsletter. The cover shot should be a vertical shot from a national forest that includes fall foliage, preferably with minimal human elements (for example, hikers or hunters should appear only in the distance). Caption should include the name of the national forest in which the picture was taken. The back cover art should be anything but a scenic photograph. Photo illustrations, watercolors, wildlife found in national forests or other ideas are welcome. Subject matter should be the natural world. Send no more than three to five small, low-res submissions to Dan Berger at dberger@natlforests.org with your contact information by Sept. 3, 2004. NFF buys one-time use only. Cover shots pay $75, and back cover art is $50. For more on the NFF, visit www.natlforests.org.
Pacific Coast Sportfishing
Pacific Coast Sportfishing is a full-color monthly magazine covering saltwater angling from the Aleutians to Panama. Sought are mini-features (500 to 1,900 words, $175) and features (1,900 to 2,500 words, $300). Most are how-to and destination pieces, but also published are human-interest, fisheries-management and boating-related stories. Special needs include pieces about fishing northern California, the Northwest and British Columbia; shore-based fishing; offbeat species or approaches; and bay and harbor fishing. Several departments (900 to 1,500 words, $125) are also freelance written, including "What's New in Electronics," "Private Boat Tech," "Mastering the Surf," "Kayak Korner" and others. Also purchased are photos of Pacific fish and fishing. For guidelines and a sample copy, email zack@pcsportfishing.com. Send queries with published clips to Zack Thomas, Pacific Coast Sportfishing, 881 Dover Dr., Ste. 100, Newport Beach, CA 92663, zack@pcsportfishing.com.
The Sportsman Magazine
The Sportsman Magazine, a magazine and program guide for The Sportsman Channel, is looking to create relationships with writers and photographers who are interested in getting involved with a market that distributes nationally. Sought are articles, tips, techniques or ideas that deal with hunting and/or fishing, conservation, wildlife management and dog training, with photos to complement the article. Previously published articles are welcome; one-time rights are purchased. The Sportsman Magazine is willing to pay for quality articles and feels that this is a great opportunity for writers to receive widespread exposure. For more information or to submit examples of your work, please contact Nicholle Sikora at 262-662-3800, ext. 12, or by e-mail: nsikora@thesportsmanchannel.com.
Stories needed by wilderness women for a book
Story submissions are sought for A Mile in Her Boots: Women Who Work in the Wild, an anthology by contemporary women in outdoor professions. Desired are lively, engaging essays and anecdotes that reveal something about your relationship to wilderness within the context of your career. No recreational hobby, sport or travel stories, and no feminist rhetoric. Consider your most memorable experiences on the job, the influences that led you to wilderness work, the ways nature has affected you and the ways you have impacted nature. Preferred are tales that read like good fiction. Submit up to two stories, no more than 5,000 words each; previously published work okay if you retain the copyright; bylines and brief biographies will be included in the book; an honorarium to be paid for each printed story upon publication. Deadline: Dec. 15, 2004. Please send story submissions and questions to fieldstories@aol.com or Jennifer Bové, PO Box 402, Naches, WA 98937.
JOBS
Bradenton Herald - Presentation Editor
You are a talented, ambitious and dedicated visual thinker and doer who wants to place a thumbprint on a thriving newspaper in a highly competitive market. We are the Bradenton Herald, a spunky Tampa Bay area paper with a reputation for practicing strong community journalism and a desire to be the best 50,000 circulation daily in the country. Your strengths should include: the ability to conceptualize and generate strong graphics, layouts and centerpieces; proficiency in Mac-based computer programs; strong organizational and communication skills; the desire to coach a dedicated team of artists and work effectively across departments. Bring these talents, and we'll supply the sun and sand. Full-time. Salary negotiable. Ad expires September 24, 2004. Job ID: 428632. Send resume and work samples to Jim Smith, Managing Editor, Bradenton Herald, 102 Manatee Ave. W, Bradenton, FL 34205 or email to: jesmith@bradentonherald.com
We're a growing Knight Ridder paper with competitive salary and benefits.
Daytona Beach News-Journal - Graphic Designer/Artist
The Daytona Beach News-Journal seeks an experienced graphic designer for the Volusia/Flagler Business Report. The new publication will be the primary source of business-to-business news in a region that has grown 32% since 1990 and has an expected growth of an additional 10% in the next 5 years. The graphic designer will be responsible for creating original and effective design for the editorial and/or advertising needs of the Volusia/Flagler Business Report. Must have certification or formal training in communication arts or graphic arts and a minimum of two years experience in print design. Must have a thorough understanding and usage of design elements, handling of copy and text, and the ability to think and visualize creatively and communicate those ideas to others. Must be technically proficient in the latest graphic design programs and able to translate concepts into digital executions. Job status and salary not specified. Ad expires September 7, 2004. Job ID: 424647. If you meet the qualifications outlined above, please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and references and salary requirements to paige.holley@news-jrnl.com
Longboat Observer - Page Designer, Copy Editor, Four Reporters
Why live and work where everything (your job and city) is DULL and GRAY? In our world, it's SUNNY and FUN. The quality of life in Greater Sarasota, Fla., is almost unmatched for beauty and amenities. And the newspaper market is DYNAMIC - and growing ever more dynamic by the day. Competition is fierce, and that makes it a blast. So here's what we need for our fast-expanding company, THE LONGBOAT OBSERVER Inc.: a PAGE DESIGNER, COPY EDITOR and FOUR REPORTERS. If you're a designer who has an eye for typography, photos, design - and blending everything into a piece of art, send me an e-mail. I'll email samples of our papers so you can see how we encourage creativity and excellent design. If you're a reporter, we've got a variety of openings. We need a City Government Reporter for the city of Sarasota, two General Assignment News-Feature Writers and a Business/Banking writer. Our family-owned company publishes six weekly newspapers and is growing so fast we can't hire fast enough. Our staff is a mix of young and experienced, but mostly HIGH-ENERGY, COMPETITIVE ACHIEVERS. If this sounds like your kind of environment, send a resume. Our pay and benefits are competitive. We know how it works: You get what you pay for. Contact: mwalsh@longboatobserver.com. Full-time. Salary negotiable. Ad expires September 6, 200. Job ID: 424292. Website: www.longboatobserver.com.
News Chief - Talented Copy Editor
Are you an experienced copy editor/designer who needs a chance to do more creative work? A talented recent grad who needs a chance to prove that you have what it takes to create lively covers and section fronts for a daily newspaper? The News Chief, a small Central Florida daily in a growing market, seeks an enthusiastic, deadline-oriented copy editor with a passion for accuracy. Must have excellent spelling and grammar skills and knowledge of AP style. Proficiency in page design, QuarkXPress, Photoshop and Macintosh computer systems required. Pre-employment drug screening. Full-time. Salary negotiable. Ad expires September 28, 200. Job ID: 18448. Please send resume, cover letter and 6-8 samples to City Editor Christie Gilpin, 650 Sixth St. SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880 or e-mail christie.gilpin@newschief.com.
News Herald - Copy Editor/Page Designer
Exceptional speller, top-notch copy editor, superior page designer with an eye for details and a can-do attitude. If this is you, you're currently located in the Southeast and you're looking to make an immediate move to Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast, we want to talk with you. The Panama City News Herald has an opening on its Copydesk to fill ASAP. Resumes are being taken for one week only. Full-time. Salary not specified. Ad expires September 28, 200. Job ID: 429271. Website: www.newsherald.com. Mail resumes to Executive Editor Phil Lucas or News Editor Ray Glenn at P.O. Box 1940, Panama City, FL 32402; or e-mail resumes to rglenn@pcnh.com.
Nursery Retailer Magazine - Assistant Editor
Publisher of market-leading national trade magazines seeks experienced editorial professional who will report to the Editor. Successful candidate will have refined editing, proofreading and writing skills and an eye for relevant details. Seeking flexible individual with strong work ethic and reverence for deadlines. Knowledge of gardening or the retail industry a plus.
Responsibilities include editing and formatting contributed manuscripts and news releases, proofreading, conducting interviews, news and basic feature writing for print and online, soliciting materials such as photos and news releases from outside sources. Required skills include 3-5 years of experience in a publishing environment, bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field, strong knowledge of Macintosh computers, working knowledge of layout programs, including QuarkXPress and/or InDesign. Priority consideration will be given to candidates who submit three non-returnable samples with their cover letters and resumes. Full-time. Salary negotiable. Ad expires September 28, 2004. Job ID: 414593. Website: www.nurseryretailer.com. Contact Information: Nursery Retailer Magazine, Jeff Morey, President and Publisher, 2430 Estancia Blvd., Ste. 100, Clearwater, FL 33761. Fax: 727-724-0021. Email: job@nurseryretailer.com
Palatka Daily News - Photographer
The Palatka Daily News, a 12,000 circulation, Tuesday through Saturday newspaper in North-central Florida, has an entry-level opening for a photographer. Hours fluctuate and include weekend duties and evening assignments. We are completely digital and have a Canon D60 body, one lens and flash. Photographer must provide other lenses, Canon equipment preferred. Assignments include news, features and high school sports. Will include some reporting. The newspaper has a good working relationship with our sources. The design depends on good photos prominently displayed. This is a good opportunity, as recent hires have gone to the St. Petersburg Times and taken photo editor positions at larger newspapers. The community has a low cost of living. The base pay is $19,500 plus a camera allotment based on the value of your own digital equipment. Full-time. Salary $15,000 - $20,000. Ad expires September 15, 2004. Job ID: 426565. Website: www.palatkadailynews.com. Send portfolio (slides, prints, digital or Web address) with self-addressed, stamped envelope for returns, resume and references to: Anthony Clark, editor, Palatka Daily News, 1825 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177; or e-mail: aclark@palatkadailynews.com.
Proofreader/Copy editor
Join America's most respected publisher of industry and technology. Proofreading and copy editing exp. required. Mastery of Chicago Manual Style (CMS) required. Work closely with project editors. This Full Time position (32 hours per week) is located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Email resume to copyeditor42@aol.com. Full-time. Salary not specified. Ad expires September 20, 2004. Job ID: 427416.
St. Augustine Record - Page Designer
Are you ready for a change of pace? Join our team in a small-city setting with the amenities of paradise. The St. Augustine (Fla.) Record is an award-winning small daily with big-city style and we're looking for a designer who loves to design and knows AP style. At least one to two years of experience would be ideal. The position requires the designer to work nights and weekends and be flexible enough to do inside wire pages, feature fronts and 1A. We'd like a candidate who wants to grow with our fun-loving staff. Full-time. Salary not specified. Ad expires September 6, 2004. Job ID: 424415. Website: www.staugustine.com. To apply, send resume, cover letter and at least five samples of your page designs to: Robin Redfearn, copy chief, St. Augustine Record, P.O. Box 1630, St. Augustine, FL 32085-1630 or e-mail to robin.redfearn@staugustinerecord.com. No calls please.
CONTESTS
Photography Contest
The Golden Light Awards is an international competition that recognizes the work of the world's emerging photographers; $20,000 in equipment, material support and Master Class tuition grants will be awarded. This award program endeavors to support exceptional personal vision and encourage photographers to continue their explorations of the world around them. This year's award program will recognize and support the work and projects of seven emerging photographers, single prints of a photographer and a photographic book of the year. Project categories include documentary and photojournalism; advertising and commercial; personal and fine art; environment and landscape; travel; digital; and portraiture. Awards for each category are a $1,700 grant in tuition and fees to attend a Master Class at The Workshops plus additional awards to be announced. Single image contest categories include land and landscapes; portraits and people; still life; humor; architecture and interiors; families and lifestyle; personal documentary; photojournalism story; and environment and nature. Awards for each category are a $500 tuition grant towards a Master Class at The Workshops plus additional awards. Deadline for entries is Oct. 4, 2004. For more information and entry forms see www.theworkshops.com/geninfo/goldenlight_rules.asp.
2004 Black and White Spider Awards
August 31 is the deadline - don't miss the opportunity to exhibit your work before such an esteemed group of industry professionals. Website: http://www.thespiderawards.com.
Guest judges include SOTHERBY'S New York, BONNI BENRUBI, BLACK & WHITE MAGAZINE, PDN, TATE GALLERY and HAMILTONS of London. Nominees will vie for the coveted title award "Black and White Spider Awards PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR" and "Black and White Spider Awards OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT" in various Category Awards. The title winner will also be the recipient of the ILFORD CREATIVE EXCELLENCE PRIZE. Winning images will be published in Black & White Photography Magazine. For complete details on the contest and how to enter, contact Basil O'Brien, Creative Director, Black and White Spider Awards, 369 S. Doheny Drive, Ste 323, Beverly Hills, California 90211. Telephone: (310) 473-6774 Fax: (310) 478-5834 Email: info@thespiderawards.com. Website: http://www.thespiderawards.com.
2004 NATJA Awards
The 2004 NATJA Awards competition is now open and seeking entries from journalists worldwide. I want to personally invite you to enter some of your published work. All submissions will be judged by the famed School of English, Philosophy & Humanities and the School of Art & Media Studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey. This year's prizes are really spectacular. There are two Grand Prizes including a 7-nights "Blue Bay Getaway" (Cancun Mexico Endless Vacation offers a week at the all-inclusive Blue Bay Getaway, a Cancun resort fresh from a multimillion-dollar makeover) and a 7-nights Montana Rockies Rail Tours (a $4,468 prize that includes a two-day trip on the Montana Daylight from Livingston, MT to Sandpoint, ID).
There are also 34 first prizes. We will be awarding beautiful certificates, worthy of framing, for each winner and runner-up in all 21 categories.
Have you considered joining our innovative, professional association of travel journalists? We are looking for published writers. If you are a travel journalist and apply to join NATJA by November 1, 2004, we will include one free entry to the NATJA Awards competition.
To enter and join NATJA, click: http://www.natja.org/email.php?b=99&e=travelwriter
To learn more about the awards, click: http://www.natja.org/awards
Deadline for submissions is November 1, with winners announced by Thanksgiving and prizes distributed by year's end. There are no restrictions on the number of entries. For more details, visit the NATJA Web site. If you have questions please feel free to give me a call at (310) 836-8712. Contact: Elizabeth H. Beshear, Executive Director, NATJA. Elizabeth@natja.org
CORPORATE CORNER
Pelagic Boats - New Corporate Sponsor!
Contact: Bob Epstein-Wild Water Productions, Co.
(722) 336-7512 or bobepstein@aol.com
PLANTATION KEY, FL (August 15,2004) ----- Veteran Keys Captain and fishing guide, Randy Towe, decided there was no boat on the market that met his needs and expectations for offshore angling. All boats traditionally had a stern fishing cockpit, but no walk around ability that was convenient and safe for the angler utilizing a stand-up rod outfit or a fly rod. So he built one!
The standard offshore boats cost well over a million dollars for a 42-foot sport fisherman and all have similar problems for the angler. "These boats are all a compromise," said Towe, "some fishing, some cruising, and some live-aboard; that's what has been out there until now." Towe's design patented boat prototype was built in the Keys and is all about what the Keys is known for besides lime pie; fishing! Towe narrowed down the concept of the perfect boat into a no-compromise fishing machine, but with all the luxuries built in as well. Towe has accomplished his dreamboat and it is available to all serious anglers as well. Of course for a 43-footer he did have and need the able assistance of two highly qualified craftsmen. After two years of very hard work, they helped put this craft in the water, but it was Towe's vision, determination and fortitude that made it happen, and of course some creative financing didn't hurt either.
Well, happen it has! This is a boat that should appeal to the light tackle or big tackle angler, and with the full 360 degree walk-around (the only true over 40 foot walk-around sport fisherman with no steps up or down) for well under a million bucks, and a large fish can be fought from any location on the boat or chased without backing down on it. In most situations, the boat can be put into neutral and the angler fights the fish, not the boat.
This is a boat you can fish locally or long distance with all the comforts you'd expect from a high quality sport fisherman.
NewsDrive from Mike Walker
Good evening. Sounds like Alfred Hitchcock's old TV show lead-in. But I probably date myself, so never mind. But please do mind on this request, as I'm offering a PR opportunity for any products you might have for consumers. Maybe an instructional video, maybe a book, maybe....well, who knows, it's up to you. Here's the deal:
After you read my request, log on to http://www.yamaha-motor.com/products/otb/news.asp
This is a new service called NewsDrive. It's the brainchild of Larry and Brit Thompson, who have www.fishingworld.com as their primary outdoor venture. The page you see is a work-up and we are doing some final tweaking before we turn it on for the public to see it.
Larry and Brit are pretty savvy and see new ways to bring outdoor news to enthusiasts and in this case NewsDrive is the new service. It's an exclusive service for Yamaha's boat and outboard dealers. Dealers who want to add daily variety to their own dealership web sites, can do so with NewsDrive. In addition, they will be offering a similar service to other entities, but all under the name of NewsDrive.
And you can benefit from it. I'm not soliciting articles to buy. Not at all, so don't even ask or pitch. What I am doing is letting you know that if you have a video, book, artwork, seminar available to the public, then let me know about it and I'm not making any promises, but if it's right for the site, we'll run a brief feature and photo of it. You provide the text, which should be no more than 200 words and a low-res image of your product, which would be a JPEG format color image 72 dpi.
If your product is a book or video/film, please write a review of it. . If it's something else, just provide a press release on it, about the same length. Don't treat it like ad copy, treat it like a review or feature you would write for the media. We will include price and how someone might reach you for a purchase.
We're going to make this service available to interested outdoor, fishing, boating, even hunting writers for 90 days. If it is well received, we'll keep the offer going. If not, then it dies a quick death.
Tens of thousands log onto the Yamaha web site for product and tournament news already. We even have a subscriber list of over 67,000 opt-in emails we send fishing and boating tips to. The exposure you receive just on the Yamaha site along will be significant and as dealers sign on (they're just now learning about it) to have NewsDrive features available on their web sites, the number really goes through the roof.
As always, we reserve the right to edit for content, length and appropriate taste and reserve the right not to run anything deemed detrimental to Yamaha and its dealers.
Please add me to your email list if you promote by email, but don't send large attachments. This is a free service from Yamaha for you. Please take advantage of it.
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