PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

There are several professional organizations that have opportunities for local participation:

1. Ohio College Association of Social Work Educators.
   This organization hosts two conferences each year: Fall and Spring. These are statewide conferences. The Spring Conference is a student sponsored state social work conference. Social work majors from all over Ohio attend as well as present papers and give mini-workshops.
    
2. The National Association of Social Workers.
   Our largest professional organization has a state chapter as well as a Dayton program unit. There are opportunities for student participation, especially at the local program unit level. Join now to take advantage of the student member fee. The national website is www.nasdwc.org. The state website is www.naswoh.org. To join the local listserv contact ohnasw@ameritech.net.
    
3. The National Association of Black Social Workers.
   These are also opportunities for student involvement in this organization. There are many local members as well as regional and national conferences. The website is www.nabsw.org.
    
4. The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
   CSWE holds an annual conference. There are also planned activities for students from all over the U.S. as well as volunteer activities in return for conference fee waivers. This website is www.cswe.org.
    
5. The State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. The website is www.cswmft.ohio.gov.
    
6. Social Work Guild.
   The Social Workers Guild of the Miami Valley Area, organized in 1944, is a professional organization which functions as a support for citizens concerned with improving the human condition in our area, placing emphasis on networking, skills building, gaining knowledge of community services and addressing public issues related to the health and welfare field. Membership includes monthly newsletters, informational speakers each month, networking opportunities, membership directory and job bank information. Dues are $12 per year or $8 per year for full time students. The Guild meets the second Thursday of each month. Mailing address: Social Workers Guild, PO Box 292127, Dayton Ohio 45429.