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Correction

An item in the February “Social Work in the Public Eye” column about Paula Sharp included an incorrect photograph. The photograph was of Stacey Freedenthal. The correct photographs can be seen at: Social Work in the Public Eye; Examining Teen Suicide Prevention

Cast Your Vote Online

Complete candidate profiles and platform statements are posted on NASW’s Web site. Members are encouraged to vote online. For information: Governance

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Access members-only resources and information, update your member profile, and change your NASW username and password. Go to www.socialworkers.org, click “Log In,” and enter your NASW username and password. Click “Member Center” to update your email, address, phone number, and mail preferences, and change your username and password.

Courtesy Calls Added to Membership Renewal Process

In order to better reach our members, who lead very busy lives, NASW has added renewal courtesy calls to the membership renewal process. You will be able to renew your membership immediately over the phone, as well as renew your ACSW credential or Specialty Practice Sections membership. If you prefer to renew online instead, or via the renewal invoice mailed to you, please do. It is an exciting time to be an NASW member, and we are making every effort to make sure you are a part of it. For more information on the renewal courtesy calls, please call NASW Membership Services at (800) 742-4089 or (202) 408-8600 ext. 499. If you haven’t visited the NASW Web site recently, go there today at www.socialworkers.org for the latest updates on the Social Work Reinvestment Act and the National Social Work Public Education Campaign and to register for free NASW WebEd online courses, which offer free CEUs.

Nominees Sought for Recognition Awards

NASW and the NASW Foundation are accepting nominations through April 17, 2009, for the 2009 National Recognition Awards. Awards include: NASW — Social Worker of the Year, Public Citizen of the Year, Public Elected Official of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award; Foundation — Rhoda G. Sarnat Award, Knee/Wittman Health and Mental Health Achievement Awards.

Send Us Your Book

NASW Press is seeking book proposals. The Press adheres to the highest standards of quality in all aspects of book publishing. Send your proposal to NASW Press, 750 First Street, N.E., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20002-4241; (202) 336-8312 (fax); press@naswdc.org. For information: “NASW Press Author Guidelines.”

This Month In Social Work

Restorative Justice, Older Adult Inmates, Causal Attribtions for Poverty, Maltreated Children’s Thoughts and Emotions, Unwanted Religious Persuasion, Discretion in Direct Practice, and more

Membership Dues Income Tax Deduction

Members who qualify to deduct membership dues payments from income taxes should note the following:
For tax year 2008, 10.13 percent of the annual NASW dues payment is not deductible. The percentage is based on the amount of association lobbying activity in 2008.
For tax planning purposes, the nondeductible portion of the NASW dues payment to be made in tax year 2009 is 10.66 percent.

Vol. 54, No. 4, April 2009

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