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Join your fellow NASW members for food, fellowship, and an important vote. On Saturday, February 20, at 4 p.m. in Room 16A of the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif., we will vote on the NASW Constitution and Bylaw updates. In addition to the scintillating process of updating the document from its 1954 legalese to present requirements, these bylaw updates have the potential to save money, streamline decision-making, and lead to more transparent governance. All current regular members are invited to exercise their membership right to vote on the proposed changes. Student members are encouraged to attend but may not vote. If you cannot attend, we still need your proxy. Follow the "continue reading" link below for instructions.

In keeping with our commitment to transparency and free exchange of information, NASW has joined with the Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ), the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and others in urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to rescind a policy that currently requires notification and official approval before FDA officials are allowed to speak with journalists.

This summer, the National Association of Science Writers will award grants of up to $2,500 each to support education, training or other activities that help established science writers continue or advance their careers in today's rapidly changing media environment. The size and number of the grants will depend on specific proposals received; NASW will award up to $25,000 of our Authors Coalition funds for this purpose.