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MEMBERSHIP RULES
“Active Members” may be working members of the media, whose regular duties and job responsibilities include the coverage or reporting on the automotive industry or freelancers who have published material at least five (5) times during the twelve (12) month period prior to the application dates. “Associate Members” shall be those other persons regularly involved with the automotive industry such as public relations personnel, manufacturer's representatives and publishers. Associate members and their immediate family members may attend association events, but may not drive industry vehicles. They must attend at their own expense and may do so at the association group rate for rooms and meals if space is available. Applications for membership shall be in writing, on forms provided for that purpose, signed by the applicant, signed by a sponsor, and accompanied by other required documentation and appropriate membership fee. Approval of members shall be the responsibility of the Board of Directors. The duty of approval may be delegated to a temporary committee established by the board during a one year term. A new or renewal application for “Active Member” must include the following; Writers/Photographers: Examples of work generated in five (5) magazines, newspapers or tear sheets with different dates of publication and having been published during the twelve (12) months prior to the application date. These examples must show applicants byline, name and date of publication. If publication name and date are not shown include a letter from the publisher or editor on publication letterhead attesting to the date of publication. Proof of circulation must be validated by an audit bureau, postal bulk mail invoice or printers invoice. Broadcasters: Audio CD's or video tapes/DVD's with programs having aired on five (5) different broadcast dates. A letter must accompany these on station letterhead from the General Manager or Program Director attesting to the date of airing. Websites: The website address must be included with the application. Websites must provide current information that is updated in a timely manner. Blogs will not be accepted. Membership applications, credentials requirements and dues payments must be included in one package and mailed to the address on the application. No membership materials will be accepted at association events or any other time by hand. They must be mailed. Dues notices and renewal applications will be mailed December 1st each year. Dues are payable by January 1st . A past due fee will be applied after February 1st . Dues are for the current calendar year with no prorating. Individuals must be certified as “Active Members” no less than thirty (30) days prior to the annual Spring Challenge and Texas Truck Rodeo in order to participate at these events. No membership applications will be accepted within thirty (30) days prior to these events. Please mail your hard copies to: TEXAS AUTO WRITERS ASSOCIATION™
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