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How do I host the
convention and/or a chapter or council meeting?
If you are
interested in hosting the annual convention or chapter and council
meetings please view our meeting information page.
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How much are membership dues?
Associates
(publicists) $250.00 per year
Actives (journalists) $130.00 per year
Seniors
$100.00 per year
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When are SATW dues billed?
Members
are sent dues renewal invoices beginning in August. The deadline for
membership renewal by dues payment is October 31st of each year. Dues
may be paid online.
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Where is the membership application form?
Please click "How to Join SATW" in the list to your
left. Follow the sequence of links and read each page to reach the form.
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What are my first-year costs?
Actives
The
application fee for Actives (journalists) is $250.00. A $50.00
non-refundable deposit is due with the application and supporting
documents and should accompany your packet. The remaining $200.00 will
be billed if you are accepted. You will also be billed dues for the year
in which you join. Dues for your first year will be prorated according
to when you are accepted. Please see how
to join.
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Associates
The
application fee for Associates (publicists) is $500.00. A $100.00
non-refundable deposit is due with the application and supporting
documents and should accompany your packet. The remaining $400.00 will
be billed if you are accepted. You will also be billed dues for the year
in which you join. Dues for your first year will be prorated according
to when you are accepted. Please see how to join.
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How do I become a Senior member?
Senior
membership will be granted to those with who have been members for 10
years and have made significant contributions to SATW, or have been
members 15 years and have attended at least five meetings. Members
requesting Senior status must submit a Request for Senior Status form to
SATW headquarters. The form will include a list of meetings attended
and/or details of SATW activities to document a significant
contribution. Click for details
and form.
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How long does it take for my application to
be processed?
To expedite your application, apply online
rather than sending any material to SATW headquarters by mail. Your
application and uploaded supporting documents will be reviewed online by
the membership committee of the chapter for your region. Your name will
also be sent to the entire membership for comments on your
qualifications and professionalism. The comment period lasts 30 days.
You should be notified of the membership committee's decision within 30
to 90 days of applying.
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I'm not a member. Can I attend the SATW
Conference?
No, only SATW members can attend the annual
convention.
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Can anyone purchase the SATW Membership
Directory?
Yes. Visit this page for
more information.
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I have a destination of
interest to travelers. How can I contact SATW members?
There are numerous
ways.
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Advertise on the SATW Web site, and in the e-mail newsletter to
"push" your destination to members (see menu on left).
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Join SATW for additional opportunities available only to members.
See how to reach our members and read below.
How can I reach individual
SATW members?
SATW does not make
available information about individual members. Contact information is
made available by individual members in the directory. If
appropriate, headquarters will forward a message intended for an
individual member.
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I need to engage
an SATW member for an assignment.
The directory is
your best source of contact information. Targeted extracts may be
purchased from SATW headquarters. We're also pleased to post available
assignments on our online bulletin board. See this page for
details.
Additional
opportunities are available to editors who join SATW.
I've been accepted into SATW. Why can't I
access the member section of this site?
New members receive full privileges once the
balance of the application fee and pro-rated dues are received by
headquarters.
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