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BATW News | See all BATW News From the President – January, 2012From the President – January, 2012

Co-President Kris Carber shares her thoughts on “New year, new beginnings.”


BATW Welcomes Returning MemberBATW Welcomes Returning Member

A warm welcome goes to Active Member Maria Lenhart.


February Meeting: Sri Lanka, at the Presidio Library, S.F. – Feb. 15February Meeting: Sri Lanka, at the Presidio Library, S.F. – Feb. 15

Board Member Lakshman Ratnapala presents this fabulous evening—prizes galore!


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Lee Foster’s 200 Worldwide Articles Licensed for Uniglobe WebsiteLee Foster’s 200 Worldwide Articles Licensed for Uniglobe Website

Lee Foster becomes an exclusive content provider for new travel site.


Lee Daley Wins Bronze Award in Photography CompetitionLee Daley Wins Bronze Award in Photography Competition

Lee Daley’s photo of Peruvian women takes home the prize.


Judith Horstman Has Publishing on the BrainJudith Horstman Has Publishing on the Brain

New Active Member’s third Scientific American book on the brain released in December 2011.


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Canada’s Northern Lights Awards – Deadline Feb. 7Canada’s Northern Lights Awards – Deadline Feb. 7

Time again to submit for these prestigious awards.


Diane LeBow Teaches Travel Writing Course Feb. 8-March 14Diane LeBow Teaches Travel Writing Course Feb. 8-March 14

Diane LeBow offers new class on “Travel Writing: Enriching Your Travels Through Writing.”


World Travel Market – London, Nov. 5-8, 2012World Travel Market – London, Nov. 5-8, 2012

World Travel Market, the leading international travel industry trade show, sets dates for 2012.


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“Stars Come Out for 2011 Holiday Festivities” – by Elisa Southard“Stars Come Out for 2011 Holiday Festivities” – by Elisa Southard

Elisa Southard captures all the fun at BATW’s holiday event at The Plough and the Stars.


“The Great Dickens Fair in San Francisco” – by Sheila O’Connor“The Great Dickens Fair in San Francisco” – by Sheila O’Connor

Sheila O’Connor writes about a San Francisco Christmas tradition in her Examiner.com column.


“Sri Lanka” – by Georgia Hesse“Sri Lanka” – by Georgia Hesse

Georgia Hesse’s article provides a tantazling taste of Sri Lanka, the focus of February’s meeting.