From the Board: Zoom has been a Boon
Here we are, rolling merrily toward the holidays as we wrap up another innovative year of monthly meetings for BATW. Lest we forget all that’s been done – despite the pandemic – here is a list of...
View ArticleFrom the Board: Nov. 3 Photography Event
101! We have as many submissions to the first Lee Foster Travel Photography Award as there were Dalmatians in Dodie Smith’s famous children’s book. Or, for a more local reference, the number of images...
View ArticleFrom the President: Here’s to a ‘Truly’ New Year
As 2022 begins, it’s hard to believe we are entering year three of COVID. It first appeared in the US on Jan 19, 2020, and refuses to leave: a global pandemic that – like Whack-a-mole – just keeps...
View ArticleFrom the Board: Our Meetings and Mission Statement
Mission Statements aren’t meant to be sexy. They’re meant to be carefully-crafted words that represent the ideals and goals of an organization. Our number one goal in BATW is to support the development...
View ArticleFrom the President
Dear BATW, We couldn’t have hoped for a better start to the year than the Treasure Island gala, put together by our own Judith Horstman (with special thanks to Morton Beebe, who is on the Treasure...
View ArticleFrom the President
Dear BATW, The new year is well underway and your board has been hard at work on some exciting projects. This month, I’m happy to introduce quite a few of them. First up is our newly-introduced...
View ArticleFrom the Board: Amy Sherman on the new Editors Council
Bay Area Travel Writers has long welcomed journalists including writers and photographers as members. This year we have launched an Editors Council. Our goal is to attract editors as members. We will...
View ArticleFrom the Board: President Matthew Eley
Dear BATW, The summer travel season is over and autumn, with its (hopefully) cooler climes is upon us. A brief respite before holiday travels and winter vacations, and an excellent time to work on...
View ArticleNew BATW Board of Directors Meets in Yountville
The stars were out in Yountville for the annual BATW board of directors retreat Jan 29-31. We’re talking Michelin stars in a Napa Valley town known for its great restaurants and celebrated wines. The...
View ArticleMessage from the Presidents
2024 has truly been a whirlwind! We have accomplished a lot this year and want to share just a few highlights. Also, don’t miss the opportunity to join us at our annual holiday party! The deadline to...
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