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In This
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From Our Chapter
President
Announcements
WNBA SF
News
WNBA National
News
Link to Renew Membership (General
Member - $45)
Link to Renew Membership (Senior/Student -
$25)
Author Spotlight
How does one
become a poet laureate?
By Deborah Grossman, City
of Pleasanton Poet Laureate
The first step in
becoming a poet laureate is a love of words, writing
and poetry. A strong connection with the local poetry
community is a huge asset. So is a track record of
publishing poetry and reading at events. But perhaps
the biggest aspect of being a poet laureate is interest
in serving the
community.
The
role of poet laureate exists on the local, state and
national level. The U.S. Poet Laureate reports to the
Librarian of Congress. In California, the concept of
sponsoring a poet laureate has spread like wildfire.
There are about 25 cities and towns with a poet
laureate. You can query your city’s arts organization
for
information.
During the tenure
of the first Pleasanton Poet Laureate about a decade
ago, I reconnected with writing poetry. I began
attending her events and workshops. I signed up for
college classes and joined a monthly critique group. I
also attended the annual Pleasanton Poetry, Prose &
the Arts Festival since its inception in
2002.
I
began to publish my poems in local journals and
anthologies and won several contest awards. In 2006 I
published a book of poems by me and my mother, “Goldie
and
Me.”
In
2009 I applied for the laureateship. The submission
included a statement of my platform as a published
poet, a mission statement of my planned achievements at
laureate, letters of recommendation and several poems.
During the interview, I read poems and discussed poetry
with members of the City’s Civic Arts Commission, the
community college, the school district, and other
participants in the
arts.
In
my first year, I’ve sponsored seven events from
“BOO-etry,” a reading of Poe’s “The Raven” to a
“Celebration of Robert Frost” and a Haiku workshop.
I’ve visited three middle schools with the Teen Poets
Laureate, written two poems for the City, served as
Festival contest chair and attended other events. Being
poet laureate is a great opportunity to further the
literary
arts.
www.facebook.com/PleasantonPoetry
http://civicartsliterary.org
www.deborahgrossman.com
PleasantonPoetry@gmail.com
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WNBA EVENTS AT A
GLANCE
When: June 3rd, 2010,
6-8pm
What: Board
Meeting
Where: San Francisco
Public Library, 100 Larkin Street (at Grove)
www.wnba-sfchapter.org
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When: June 14th,
2010, 10:30 am
What: Effie Lee Morris Public
Memorial Service
Where: Koret
Auditorium, San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin
Street (at Grove) www.wnba-sfchapter.org
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Other
Events: Public Speaking and Media
Clinic
California Writer's
Club
When: Saturday, June 26 from 9am –
3pm
What: One Day Public Speaking Class
Where: Peninsula Regent in San Mateo, One Baldwin
Street, Penhouse
Tuition $110 ($95 for CWC Members)
Enrollment limited
Sign up on line (www.cwc-peninsula.org)
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Northern
California Storybook & Literature
Festival
What:Authors, illustrators,
editors, literary agents and publishers will
appear at the Northern California Storybook &
Literature Festival.
When: Saturday, July 31,
2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Maidu Library & Maidu Community
Center
1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville 95661
For additional details, email library@roseville.ca.us
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Did you
know?
WNBA MEMBER
ADVANTAGES:
Do you have a new
book or service you
would like to promote?
- Increase exposure
by linking your website to our SF
chapter site and writing new
posts on our Blog.
- Gain ideas from other members
through E-newsletter Bookworm.
- Check our website calendar not
only for WNBA sponsored events, but also those with
other organizations.
- Grab opportunities to provide
leadership to the chapter – join a committee or run
for office.
- List your book on our National
Site – under Author books; List your name in our
national database of
members.
- Have your book noted in our
National Magazine, The Bookwoman.
Published 3x /year, The Bookwoman is
sent out to all chapters and members (700+) and
industry professionals for a total circulation of
3,000.
- Ask to present your book at our
Authors Showcase – contact Elisa
Southard.
- Sign up for open mike at our
sponsoring bookstore: Bookshop West Portal,
SF. Contact Pam
Reitman.
- Work with all of our 8 chapters
to network, plan book tours,
build your
platform.
- Have fun! Foster
relationships!
Sign up or
renew (only $45!) on our website: www.wnba-sfchapter.org
and Use
PayPal.
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WNBA-SF Chapter Board
Members President: Lynn Henriksen
president@wnba
-sfchapter.org
Vice President: Allegra Harris
vicepresident@wnba
-sfchapter.org
Treasurer: Chris Payne
treasurer@wnba-sfchapter.org
Secretary: Sara Cassella
secretary@wnba-sfchapter.org
Literacy Liaison: Leon Veal
literacyliaison@wnba-sfchapter.org
Membership Chair: Mary Lunning
membership@wnba-sfchapter.org
Newsletter Editor: Carole Barrow
wnbanewsletter@gmail.com
Publicity Chair: Barbara Whittaker
Hospitality
Chairs:
Patricia Costello, Jane
Glendinning
, &
Cheryll
Crane
Founding Member: Effie Lee
Morris
WNBA National Board
Members
President:
Joan Gelfand
joan@joangelfand.com
Past
President: Laurie Beckelman
lbeckleman@aol.com
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From Our Chapter
President
Dear WNBA-SF Friends,
I hope you each had a nice long Memorial Day
weekend. I feel fortunate to have clear memories of
what Memorial Day signifies.
When I was a kid growing up in North Dakota, this
was a day where everyone I knew actually did commemorate the
fallen American soldiers, who
had died for our country as far back as the Civil
War. Flowers were placed on the graves and
memorials of these brave men and women to
honor the fact that they made the ultimate sacrifice.
A huge amount of patriotism was displayed as
flags waved in most every yard and place of
business, our national anthem –
The Star Spangled
Banner – boomed from horn and drum throughout
the land, and the smoke from charred hot dogs
(gotta love ‘em) blanketed picnic grounds the
country over.
The Star Spangled Banner ←link to complete lyrics
By Francis Scott Key 1814
Oh, say can you see, by the dawn's
early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the
twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright
stars, through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched, were
so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the
bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that
our flag was still there.
O say, does that star-spangled
banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the
home of the brave?
May each of you be warmed by the incomparable Bay Area sunshine,
cooled in her delightful fog, and energized by the remarkable
people that make living in this unique spot on the planet a true
blessing.
Keeping Spirits Alive,
Lynn Henriksen
WNBA-SF President
I encourage each member to attend Regular Board
Meetings, which are generally held the 1st Thursday of each month
at the San Francisco Main Public
Library from 6-8 pm. Next meetings are June 3rd
(off in July) and August 5th.
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Member News
&
Events....
Upcoming opportunities to explore CREATIVITY
Creativity 101! on the Literary Arts Stage
* Spark your imagination
* Explore how creativity impacts your
life
* Discover creativity tools
San Mateo County Fair
Tues., June 15, 8 p.m.
www.SanMateoCountyFair.com
Permission to P.L.A.Y.
* Is S-T-R-E-S-S your constant state of
being?
* Are you seeking to rescue time for
yourself?
* Would you like to ransom your Authentic
Self?
eWomen Network, San Ramon
Wed., July 7, 11:30 a.m.
www.ewomennetwork.com
Mary E. Knippel
Creativity Mentor (immediate past president of WNBA-SF)
maryeknippel@gmail.com
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WNBA-SF Member Appears
on the View from the Bay!
WNBA-SF webmaster, Linda Lee, appeared on View from the
Bay in May, to start their fashion consultant, Audrey Mansfield
with her first blog and post.
Click here to view the video
Linda returns to the set on June 23rd to discuss how to create
income using your blog/website. Tickets to the show are
available at
View from the Bay.
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Remembering Effie Lee
Morris
On June 14th, the SF book and library community will honor
Effie Lee Morris. Morris, who passed away earlier this
year, was the Children's
Librarian at SFPL for over 40 years, and the founder of the
SF chapter of the Women's National Book Association. Joan
Gelfand, our national president, will be speaking briefly
about Effie Lee's impact on the community of the book.
Following is information about the event:
The Honorable Willie Brown, Belva Davis, and Luis Herrera
SF Librarian will be speaking. A host of other elected
officials will be attending and/or speaking.
The honor of your presence is requested at a Public
Memorial Service to celebrate the life of the Librarian and
Children's Advocate - Effie
Lee Morris.
This service will be held on Monday, June 14 at 10:30am at
the San Francisco Public Library located on Larkin
Street.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations payable to the
Friends of San Francisco Public Library and designate for
Effie Lee Morris Lecture Series.
Send donations ot the address listed below.
For more details, call our chapter president, Lynn
Henriksen at 510-410-8899 or email
teresamdcox@comcast.net
or mail to: P.O. Box 3527, Fremont, CA 94539.
WNBA-National
News
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History
The Woman's National Book Association is a national
organization of women and men who work with and value
books. WNBA exists to promote reading and to support
the role of women in the community of the book. The San
Francisco Chapter of WNBA was founded in 1968 by Effie
Lee Morris, then coordinator of Children's Services for
the San Francisco Main Public Library.
Membership has ranged from sixty to one hundred. Our
members are writers, booksellers, agents, editors,
publishers, publicists, librarians, graphic designers,
career coaches, marketing specialists, conference
planners, aspiring authors and avid readers.
The San Francisco branch of WNBA is one chapter in a
vibrant organization with over 800 members across the
county. Each branch has its own flavor and lively
events to honor books, the creation of books, the world
of books, and allied arts.
The Women's National Book Association has been a
Non-Governmental Organization member of the United
Nations since 1959. An NGO is defined as "any
non-profit, voluntary citizens' group which is
organized on a local, national or international level.
Task-oriented and driven by people with a common
interest, NGOs perform a variety of services and
humanitarian functions, bring citizens' concerns to
governments, monitor policies and encourage political
participation at the community level."
In effect, WNBA members are to be ambassadors for the
UN. Our organization disseminates information about the
United Nations through all the means at our disposal,
especially through our national and chapter
publications and monthly programs.
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