Become
a member of the Missouri Outdoor Communicators
Interested
in joining our organization? There are two general classes of membership
in Missouri Outdoor Communicators:
1.
Active Member - Individuals who meet the requirements for one of the
membership categories below, or who meet
the requirements in any combination of categories equal to
full membership, are eligible in this category.
2.
Supporting Member - Individuals, organizations and firms with an interest
in the outdoor field who support MOC’s programs and activities.
Annual
dues for Active Members are $25; Supporting Member dues are $50.
Member benefits include:
-
Subscription
to MOC Talk, the quarterly newsletter
-
Copy
of the MOC Membership Directory
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Access
to the Members Only Section of the MOC Website
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Use of MOC logo or name on personal documents
-
Discounts with participating Supporting Members
To
apply, please download the application form and instructions. Sponsorship
by a current member of MOC is required. To locate a member in your area,
or for more information, please
e-mail Membership Committee
Chair Bill Seibel.
Want
to see what you're missing? Download
a sample copy of MOC Talk.
Active
Membership Categories
MOC
maintains 13 Active Membership categories. Application must be returned
with proof of work, as listed below, to be considered. Materials submitted
must have been produced for pay. The categories are:
1.)
Newspaper staff writer/columnist/editor – 20 columns
or stories published in the past 12 months. Submit two clippings
or copies of clippings.
2.)
Still photographer – 24 photos published in the past
12 months. Submit two clippings or copies of clippings.
3.)
Illustrator/cartoonist/artist – 5 works in the past
12 months. Submit one clipping or copy.
4.)
Motion picture/video/audio producer – Production of
one original motion picture, video/audio tape or DVD in the past 12
months. Submit brochure, clipping of newspaper or magazine review
or one sample.
5.)
Broadcast communications – 60 minutes of original outdoor
television programming or 20 original radio programs in the preceding
12 months. Submit a letter from station supervisor certifying
requirements are met.
6.)
Full-time magazine staff member – Submit masthead
listing or letter from the editor.
7.)
Freelance magazine writer and/or part-time staffer –
5 articles published in the past 12 months. Submit two clippings
or copies of clippings.
8.)
Book author/editor – Publication or completion of a
book in the past 12 months. Submit proof of publication (book
jacket, clippings of reviews, etc.) or letter from publisher attesting
to release date and/or editor credentials.
9.)
Lecturer – 18 lectures in the past 12 months. Submit
printed program or letter(s) from those paying for lecture.
10.)
Full-time information employee of government or nonprofit agency
– Employment in categories 1 through 9 by a government agency
or nonprofit organization. Submit letter from supervisor certifying
employment and duties.
11.)
Employee of outdoor-related industry, agency, etc. –
Full-time individual service producing materials for media use for
outdoor-related companies or services. Submit four samples of
brochures, news releases, photographs, etc.
12.)
Full-time educator/instructor – Full-time teacher or
other educator whose subject matter includes nature, conservation
or outdoor recreation subjects. Submit at least two lesson plans
or letter from supervisor (principal, superintendent, dean, etc.)
certifying subjects and amount of time involved.
13.)
Internet communicator – Production of outdoor-related
materials for Internet distribution. Submit web site URL.
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