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2020
SEPTEMBER, 2020 NEWS
Goodbye and Thank You From Immediate Past President, Deb Barnes, September 17, 2020
MUSE winners – get your MUSE pins, pendants and stickers!, September 1, 2020
Mark Your Calendars for September 13, 2020 for CWA Annual Meeting, September 1, 2020
AUGUST, 2020 NEWS
Tabby’s Place Fundraising Results and Raffle Winners, August 23, 2020
Tabby’s Place Raffle Drawings and Check Presentation – Live Event, August 15, 2020
Thank You List – CWA Sponsors 2020 Virtual Ceremony, August 11, 2020
From Glammies to Jammies Virtual Awards Ceremony – Thanks and Recap, August 9, 2020
CWA – Announcing ALL WINNERS in the 2019 Communications Contest, August 8, 2020
JULY, 2020 NEWS
CWA From Glammies to Jammies Virtual Awards Ceremony – Official Details, July 23, 2020
JUNE, 2020 NEWS
A Personal Note from Your CWA President, Deb Barnes, June 29, 2020
CWA – Announcing the CWA 2021 Slate of Officers, June 28, 2020
From Glammies to Jammies – CWA Announces Virtual Communications Contest Ceremony!, June 20, 2020
Call for Program Artwork – CWA 2020 Virtual Awards Ceremony!, June 14, 2020
Sad News – Saying Goodbye to CWA Member, Nancy Marano, June 13, 2020
MAY, 2020 NEWS
Announcing the 2019 CWA Contest Certificates of Excellence Winners, May 28, 2020
APRIL, 2020 NEWS
CWA Cancels 2020 Conference But Will Hold Virtual Communications Contest Ceremony, April 15, 2020
MARCH, 2020 NEWS
CWA – The CWA Bookstore has been updated, March 31, 2020
CWA – Tell me about your Award-Winning books!, March 22, 2020
CWA – IMPORTANT: SCAM warning! Please read!, March 17, 2020
Conference and Coronavirus, March 14, 2020
Extension for Brim and Shojai Awards, March 8, 2020
Call for Authors – CWA 2020 Book Signing Events, March 1, 2020
FEBRUARY, 2020 NEWS
Volunteer Request – CWA 2020 Book Signing Coordinator, February 27, 2020
New password for Members-Only area of CWA web site, February 20, 2020
EVEN MORE Stats from the Contest, February 19, 2020
Some Stats from the Contest, February 19, 2020
JANUARY, 2020 NEWS
Please Whitelist Secretary’s email address, January 14, 2020
2020 Happy New Year 2020 and Touching Base With CWA Contest and Social Shares!, January 1, 2020
2019
DECEMBER, 2019 NEWS
Call for Speakers – CWA 2020 Conference, December 7, 2019
NOVEMBER, 2019 NEWS
Updating Your Member Profile, November 4, 2019
The CWA Book Shop Has Been Updated!, November 3, 2019
OCTOBER, 2019 NEWS
Winn Symposium, Acatemy 2020 Symposium, and CWA 2019 Communications Contest!, October 8, 2019
AUGUST, 2019 NEWS
General Call for CWA Volunteers 2019, August 31, 2019
CWA – I’m looking for a very SPECIAL volunteer for the Contest!, August 20, 2019
JULY, 2019 NEWS
Want to put YOUR stamp on the CWA Contest?, July 24, 2019
JUNE, 2019 NEWS
2019 CWA Annual Meeting Minutes, June 29, 2019
MAY, 2019 NEWS
2019 Conference – Thank You’s, Photo Links, and More, May 23, 2019
Winners! Winners! Winners!, May 19, 2019
Last Minute 2019 Conference Details, May 9, 2019
APRIL 2019 NEWS
2019 CWA Conference Agenda, April 15, 2019
CWA – Calling all CWA Visual Artists!, April 1, 2019
MARCH 2019 NEWS
Touching Base on CWA 2019 Conference, March 30, 2019
CWA – Certificate of Excellence winners – Congratulations!, March 17, 2019
FEBRUARY 2019 NEWS
CWA – NEW password for Members Only area of CWA website, February 28, 2019
Reminder for Shojai and Brim Awards and Favor to Ask, February 28, 2019
Call to Action for Book Signing Event and Editor Appointments, February 27, 2019
Updated Sponsor List and Conference Pass Information, February 26, 2019
CWA – Has Your Mailing Address Changed? February 22, 2019
CWA – Summary of Stats for 2018 Contest, February 16, 2019
JANUARY 2019 NEWS
CWA 2019 Conference Speaker Announcement, January 28, 2019
Deadline Extended for Shojai Mentor and Michael Brim Awards, January 19, 2019
Happy New Year 2019 and Touching Base with CWA News, January 6, 2019
2018
DECEMBER 2018 NEWS
CWA – Second Call for Contest Judges, December 18, 2018
It’s Time to Pay Your 2019 Dues (Second Reminder), December 11, 2018
CWA – First Call to Renew Your CWA Membership for 2019, December 1, 2018
NOVEMBER 2018 NEWS
CWA – First Call for Contest Judges, November 29, 2018
The 2018 CWA Contest is Now ON!, November 26, 2018
Sad News – Saying Goodbye to CWA Member, Sarah Andrews, November 10, 2018
Last call for By-laws comments, November 1, 2018
OCTOBER 2018 NEWS
BEWARE! Malicious Email Sent to CWA Members from Stephanie Allemong – DO NOT OPEN, October 30, 2018
Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, DACVB Named Keynote Speaker at CWA’s 25th Anniversary Conference & Awards Banquet, October 24, 2018
Proposed By-laws Updates, October 19, 2018
CWA Social Media Project Announced!, October 2, 2018
SEPTEMBER 2018 NEWS
CWA Conference Call for Speakers is Now Open, September 9, 2018
Mail about “Support Harry” is SPAM! Delete it!, September 3, 2018
AUGUST 2018 NEWS
2019 CWA Conference Location Announced!, August 31, 2018
URGENT MESSAGE – Malicious Email Sent to CWA Members – BEWARE!, August 8, 2018
JULY 2018 NEWS
Words of Thanks from Immediate Past Prez, Marci Kladnik, July 17, 2018
Call to Action – Looking for Volunteers!, July 13, 2018
2018 Annual Meeting Minutes, July 9, 2018
JUNE 2018 NEWS
Photos, Badges, and Social Communications, June 20, 2018
One update for Sponsor Thank-yous, June 16, 2018
Please send Thank-Yous to our wonderful Sponsors!, June 14, 2018
Thank You and Welcome from President Deb Barnes, June 14, 2018
Conference Program and Banquet Program available for download, June 11, 2018
Announcement of All Contest Winners, June 9, 2018
2018 CWA Conference Details and live-streaming from Houston!, June 6, 2018
MAY 2018 NEWS
The Conference is for Anyone, not just CWA Members!!, May 24, 2018
2018 CWA Conference Update – Book Signings and Editors Appointments, May 22, 2018
Calling all CWA Visual Artists, May 14, 2018
Sweetening Conference Registration for One Lucky Purrson, May 14, 2018
Calling all CWA Visual Artists – First Call!, May 2, 2018
APRIL 2018 NEWS
Early Bird Pricing Ends Tomorrow!, April 29, 2018
Early Bird Pricing About to Expire!!, April 25, 2018
Early Bird Conference Pricing Ends April 30th!, April 17, 2018
MARCH 2018 NEWS
Announcing Certificate of Excellence winners, March 19, 2018
Membership stats update March 17, 2018
Conference Plans update March 7, 2018
CWA Bookstore has been updated March 1, 2018
FEBRUARY 2018 NEWS
New Password for Members-Only Area of web site February 27, 2018
PetSafe scholarship deadline reminder February 24, 2018
Nominations open until March 15 for Shojai Mentor and Brim Awards February 24, 2018
Slate of Officers revision February 14, 2018
Request for Member Profile updates February 12, 2018
Last Call for Dues (sent to members who haven’t paid yet) February 3, 2018
JANUARY 2018 NEWS
Nominations still open for Shojai Mentor and Brim Awards January 30, 2018
Contest notes and stats January 30, 2018
Slate of Officers announcement January 25, 2018
PetSafe Scholarship reminder January 20, 2018
Call for Conference speakers – January 15, 2018
Contest deadline is January 9 – Reminder January 6, 2018
Call for Associate members to Upgrade to Pro January 4, 2018
2017
DECEMBER 2017 NEWS
Mewy Christmas from CWA President 12/25/17
All Special Awards are now confirmed, Plus PetSafe Scholarship 12/20/17
THIRD NOTICE – Time to renew your CWA Membership 12/09/17
Second Call for Contest Judges 12/09/17
SECOND NOTICE – Time to renew your CWA Membership 12/09/17
Contest deadline is just over ONE MONTH away! 12/04/17
Time to Renew your CWA Membership 12/01/17
NOVEMBER 2017 NEWS
First Call for Contest Judges 11/27/17
New Contest Chair Named 11/25/17
Welcome New Members Sept 17 – Oct 12, 2017 11/13/17
OCTOBER 2017 NEWS
The Conference is Coming! 10/16/17
Members in disaster zones 10/14/17
SEPTEMBER 2017 NEWS
Funds Recovered 9/27/17
2018 Conference Date and Venue 9/26/17
CWA Welcomes 12 New Members 9/2/17
AUGUST 2017 NEWS
CWA Treasury Attacked 8/18/17
CWA 2016 Treas Report final
Digital Mews: We Have a Contest Chair 8/1/17
JULY 2017 NEWS
Digital Mews: Pet360 Media is looking for Halloween stories 7/22/17
Digital Mews: Calling All Potential Contest Chairs 7/25/17
Digital Mews: Update on Pet360 Writing Gigs 7/29/17
JUNE 2017 NEWS
Digital Mews: 2017 Conference Co-Chair Report 6/27/17
Digital Mews: 2017 Annual Meeting Minutes 6/26/17
Digital Mews: Survey Results are In! 6/21/17
Digital Mews: 30 minutes left to take survey 6/16/17
Digital Mews: Still need Survey Responses 6/14/17
Digital Mews: It’s Survey Time for the 2018 Conference 6/11/17
Digital Mews: We will not be joining BlogPaws in 2018 6/9/17
MAY 2017 NEWS
Digital Mews: General Conference and Special Award Sponsors to thank 5/27/17
Digital Mews: Swag Bag Sponsors to thank 5/25/17
Digital Mews: Judges’ Comments on winning entries 5/25/17
Digital Mews: Award Winners Announced 5/19/17
Digital Mews: Greetings from Myrtle Beach 5/17/17
Digital Mews: Reminder for Banquet Sign-ups 5/6/17
Digital Mews: Opportunities for TNR Documentary 5/4/17
APRIL 2017 NEWS
Digital Mews: Cat Lounge Details 4/27/17
Digital Mews: Awards Banquet Sign-Ups Details 4/27/17
Digital Mews: Editor Appointment Updates 4/20/17
Digital Mews: Editor Appointments Now Open 4/19/17
Digital Mews: Final Call for PetSafe Scholarship Entries 4/11/17
Digital Mews: Exciting Conference Updates 4/7/17
Digital Mews: Certificate of Excellence Winners, by Category 4/5/17
Digital Mews: List of Certificate Winners 4/3/17
Digital Mews: Call for Art for Banquet Program 4/3/17
MARCH 2017 NEWS
Digital Mews: Slate of Officers for 2017 3/31/17
Digital Mews: Contest Judging Update 3/5/17
FEBRUARY 2017 NEWS
Digital Mews: New Directory is up, New Password 2/24/17
Digital Mews: Editors Confirmed for Conference 2/23/17
Digital Mews: Updates on Conference Speakers 2/15/17
Digital Mews: Calling All Books for Review 2/08/17
Digital Mews: 2017 Book Signing at the Conference: 2/04/17
JANUARY 2017 NEWS
Digital Mews: 2017 Conference Speakers Announced: 1/30/17
Digital Mews: Review Your Member Listing: 1/20/17
Digital Mews: Message from Our AAFP Sponsor: 1/15/17
Digital Mews: Contest Deadline Today 1/09/17
2016
DECEMBER 2016 NEWS
Digital Mews: New Members Welcomed! 12/31/16
Digital Mews: Conference Updates, Early Bird Deadline 12/28/16
Digital Mews: Holiday Wishes from Your President 12/23/16
Digital Mews: CWA Conference Call for Speakers 12/20/16
Digital Mews: CWA Renewal Reminder (2nd Notice!) 12/08-16
Digital Mews: Cornell Contest Award Confirms 12/02/16
Digital Mews: CWA Renewals Due By Dec. 31, PayPal Options 12/01/16
NOVEMBER 2016 NEWS
Digital Mews: AAFP Award Confirms 11/22/16
Digital Mews: Two New Special Awards Announced! 11/6/16
OCTOBER 2016 NEWS
Digital Mews: CWA Contest Information Details 10/23/16
SEPTEMBER 2016 NEWS
Digital Mews: TIME SENSITIVE Conference Discount 9/30/16
Digital Mews: Janiss Garza Assumes Blog Editor Spot 9/29/16
Digital Mews: Graphics for TNR 9/13/16
Digital Mews: New CWA Award Added to Contest 9/7/16
AUGUST 2016 NEWS
Digital Mews: CWA Conference Dates/Place Announced! 8/26/16
Digital Mews: Monday, August 22, is National Bring Your Cat to the Vet Day 8/18/16
Digital Mews: Have You Checked The CWA Bookstore Lately? 8/17/16
Digital Mews: CWA Welcomes 10 New Members 8/9/16
JUNE 2016 NEWS
Digital Mews: CWA Con/test Winners Announced 6/25/16
Digital Mews: Enter Drawing for Conference PetSafe Scholarship 6/14/16
Digital Mews: Last Chance for Free Banquet Tickets 6/9/16
Digital Mews: Calling All Photographers…for Conference 6/4/16
Digital Mews: CWA Conference Update, 6/2/16
MAY 2016 NEWS
Digital Mews: CWA Welcomes 10 New Members 5/24/16
Digital Mews: CWA Contest Nominees Announced! 5/12/16
Digital Mews: Update on Book Signing Ops at Conference 5/10/16
Digital Mews: CWA Announces FREE Awards Banquet Tickets 5/5/16
APRIL 2016 NEWS
Digital Mews: Bylaws & Council of Directors Update 4/30/16
Digital Mews: TICA Google Hangout & CWA Conference Booksigning Info 4/25/16
Digital Mews: Nomination Committee Report 4/22/16
Digital Mews: Bylaws Updates Review (.doc format) 4/1/16
Digital Mews: Bylaws Updates Review 4/1/16
MARCH 2016 NEWS
Digital Mews: Google Hangout with AAFP 3/30/16
Digital Mews: Welcome Our New Members 3/20/16
FEBRUARY 2016 NEWS
UPDATE Your Member Listing, from Wendy Christensen 2/16/16
Update from CWA President Marci Kladnik 2/11/16
CWA 2015 Financial Report 2/8/16
JANUARY 2016 NEWS
Digital Mews: Welcome Our New Members & an Upgrade 1/29/16
CWA Conference Speakers Announced by Amy Shojai 1/17/16
CWA Contest Reminder from Yvonne DiVita & Amy Shoja 1/8/16
CWA Contest Deadline Fast Approaching by Arden Moore 1/5/16
2015
DECEMBER NEWS
Early Bird Deadline for Conference Is Today 12/31/15
Happy Holidays & Updates from the Prez 12/23/15
2016 Dues Are Due–2nd Notice! 12/22/15
Speaker Deadline Nears! 12/18/15
Call for Speakers for 2016 Conference! 12/6/15
NOVEMBER NEWS
Digital Mews: Welcome Our New Members 11/28/15
OCTOBER NEWS
Digital Mews: CWA & BlogPaws 2016 Collaboration Announced! 10/30/15
Digital Mews: Meet CWA’s New Swag Bag Coordinator 10/25/15
Digital Mews: Looking For Authors 10/17/15
Digital Mews: Welcome Our New Members 10/11/15
Digital Mews: Banquet Registration Open & Conference Announcement 10/12/15
SEPTEMBER NEWS
Digital Mews: Welcome Our New Members 9/19/15
Digital Mews: Update From The Prez 9/18/15
JULY NEWS
Digital Mews: Summertime Update From The Prez 7/13/15
JUNE NEWS
Digital Mews: NEW Special Award & PetSafe Sponsorship 6/13/15
Digital Mews: Welcome Our New Members 6/2/16
Digital Mews: Blogpaws Recap & Contest Awards Venue 6/1/15
MAY NEWS
Digital Mews: Update Blogpaws, Selling Out, Book now! 5/18/15
Digital Mews: CWA Muse Book Stickers Available! 5/17/15
Digital Mews: CWA Contest Details Announced (Update), 5/14/15
Digital Mews: Janiss Garza to Chair Mentoring Program, 5/4/15
APRIL NEWS
Digital Mews: CWA Booth at Blogpaws, 4/24/15
Digital Mews: CWA Guest Bloggers Wanted, 4/20/15
Digital Mews: Bookstore/Member Books Updated 4/17/15
Mews from the Prez (Facebook info), 4-8-15
Digital Mews: Mini-event option – Member Feedback requested!
Digital Mews: Welcome our new members!
MARCH NEWS
Amended CWA 2014 Financial Report, 3-25-15
Digital Mews: Sponsor Update/March 7, 2015
FEBRUARY NEWS
Mews From The Prez – Cat Writers’ Association
2014 Annual Minutes – Cat Writers’ Association
2014 CWA Conference Recap by Amy Shojai
CLICK HERE for Pictures from the 2014 Atlanta Conference! (thank you BJ Bangs)
2014 Contest Awards Winners
2014 PetSafe Scholarship
Thank Our 2014 Sponsors!
Treasurer’s report February 21, 2015
Pet Editors & Publishers Contacts, by Andrea Dorn