A Professional Organization of Travel Writers and Photographers
BATW News | See all BATW News From the Board: May 2013From the Board: May 2013

BATW’s International Consultant, Lakshman Ratnapala, reminds members of their responsibility to local communities when they travel.


BATW Welcomes Two New MembersBATW Welcomes Two New Members

Say hello to new Associate member Diana G. Haven and Provisional member Jim Nevill.


June Meeting: San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge – June 15June Meeting: San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge – June 15

[ June 15, 2013; ] Join BATW and Donald MacDonald, noted bridge designer, for this exceptional program to be held in San Francisco.


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Bob Bone Just Keeps on Traveling (and Publishing)Bob Bone Just Keeps on Traveling (and Publishing)

Bob Bone publishes (and re-publishes) his adventures on land and sea.


Cruisin’ with GingerCruisin’ with Ginger

Frequent cruiser Ginger Dingus followed her bliss for two recent stories.


April Orcutt Reads at Weekday Wanderlust and Publishes Story on RecceApril Orcutt Reads at Weekday Wanderlust and Publishes Story on Recce

April Orcutt gets the nod from renowned editor and writer Don George.


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BATW’s Calendar of Events – 2013BATW’s Calendar of Events – 2013

Mark your calendars now for this exciting line-up. You won’t want to miss any of them!


BATW Credentialing Process – May 1-31BATW Credentialing Process – May 1-31

[ May 1, 2013 to May 31, 2013. ] Our member credentialing process takes place this month.


Banff Travel Classics Conference – Deadline May 15Banff Travel Classics Conference – Deadline May 15

[ May 15, 2013; ] This exciting conference will fill up quickly, so don’t delay if you’re interested!


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“Dallying in Davis” – by Georgia I. Hesse“Dallying in Davis” – by Georgia I. Hesse

Can you say fabulous? That was the order of the day in Georgia Hesse’s recap of our April “field-trip” meeting in Yolo County.


“For the ‘Trill’ of the Hunt, Try McAllen, Texas” – by Ginny Prior (podcasts by Tom Wilmer)“For the ‘Trill’ of the Hunt, Try McAllen, Texas” – by Ginny Prior (podcasts by Tom Wilmer)

In other words, Ginny and Tom’s excellent birding adventure.


“And All That Jazz: the SFJAZZ Center, San Francisco” – by Al Auger“And All That Jazz: the SFJAZZ Center, San Francisco” – by Al Auger

Al Auger dishes about San Francisco’s jazz joints, from the ’40s to the brand-new SFJAZZ Center.