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February 02, 2012: Bulletin #2.1 ERDC Notice
ERDC's notice to members about the ERDC Settlement Package

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January 24, 2012: Bulletin #1.4
New writing awards open for registration

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January 18, 2012: Bulletin #1.3 Online Professional Development from our partners at The Tyee
Finance and tax issues for freelancers

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January 12, 2012: Bulletin #1.2 Raising standards at the Toronto Star
Raising standards at the Toronto Star

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January 09, 2012: Bulletin #1.1: Jobs and Opportunities
Celebrate the new year by applying for one of these positions!

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Membership Dues

National Dues

PWAC National Membership Dues are $240 for Professional and Associate Members and $40 for Student Members per year. PWAC membership dues are a tax-deductible expense for self-employed writers.

Chapter Dues

Some chapters also charge a nominal chapter fee to cover local activities. These are based on an annual charge.

Chapters that charge annual chapter dues

  • Atlantic-at-Large = $5
  • Calgary = $15*
  • Guelph = $10 (Students $5)*
  • Manitoba = $10
  • Moncton = $10*
  • Niagara Escarpment = $10
  • Northwestern Ontario = $10*
  • Ottawa = $20*
  • Quebec = $18*
  • South West New Brunswick = $25*
  • Toronto = $25 (Students $10)*
  • Vancouver = $25*
  • Victoria = $25*
* = Chapter dues charged to Student Members

Chapters that do not charge chapter dues

BC Interior, Central New Brunswick, Edmonton, London & SW Ontario, Ontario Outliers, Prairies & the North at-Large, and Saskatchewan.

Renewals

PWAC memberships are renewed in September of each year. National and applicable Chapter dues are billed at the same time.

Pro-rata Rates for New Members

PWAC dues for new members are calculated on a pro-rata basis depending on the month of joining. Please contact the PWAC National Office prior to sending any payment to calculate the correct dues amount.

NB: Please also indicate which chapter you wish to join.

All PWAC new member applications must include payment for membership dues.

*NB: Student membership dues are not pro-rated.

Payment Methods

Cheque/Money Order

Please make cheques payable to PWAC and date them for the first day of the month that you join. For more information about installment payments, please contact the National Office.

VISA/MasterCard

Please provide credit card number and expiry date.

PayPal

This on-line service can be used by those with existing accounts, or a new account can be established quickly. PayPal accounts can also be used for other purchases, including eBay.

Membership Referrals

If a PWAC member recruited you to join, please give the name of the member on your application form.

PWAC DUES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

 


I first joined PWAC over ten years ago. The organization consistently provides professional support and guidance I'd be lost without! Thank you PWAC!


PWAC Member
Lynn Fenske,  Toronto Chapter