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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Be
sure to introduce yourself in the Federation online forums,
and check out the
member biography
section to find out more about each.
New Members:
Luminita Suse - Gloucester, ON
Karen Haffey - Toronto, ON
Frederick Mundle - Dalhousie, NB
Michael Cotterell - St. Lazare, QC
Brian Collinson, Oakville, ON
Najah Shuqair - Sarnia, ON
Kathryn Shirley - London, ON
Kathi Truscott - Windsor, ON
Karen Shivley - Mt. Prospect, IL
Oneal Walters - Etobicoke, ON
Skidmore, Valcourt, QC
Luik-Rossi - Milano, ItalyMaria Pia Marchelletta - Toronto, ONSandra Johnson -
Winnipeg, MB
Anna Kapungu - Toronto, ONM Gayle MacDonald - Moncton, NB
KK Srivastava - IndiaBernard Edwards - Toronto, ON
Jacqueline Harrison - Burlington, ON
Regis Auffray - Chilliwack, BC
Maurus Cappa - Willowdale, ON
Terry St. James - Montreal, QuebecDebbie Ouellet - Loretto, ONDavid Brydges - Edmonton, ABPamela Mordecai - Toronto, ON
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean
C.C, C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D.
Governor General of Canada
Renewals:
Josephine Stone
Deanna MoreTony TremblettAmir HashamRosalind
Patricia EagleJim GreenwaldDavid FraserKaren ColeJosie Di Sciascio-Andrews
Linda DowdFenna SchaapmanBonita SummersSylvia McGrathNorma West LinderClark
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POETRY CANADA
SHIPPED
The next issue of Poetry Canada has been sent and
should be on your doorstep... and contains
some powerful interviews, including one person who
appeared on Oprah 6 times. Dream big!
Poets Featured include:
* Kim Cope Tate - Switzerland
* Cheryl Antao Xavier - Canada
* Daryl Sneath - Canada
* Charlotte Ann Zuzak - Canada
* Xelanire - Canada
* Mark Miller - Australia
* Kim Christensen - Denmark
* Christopher Barnes - UK
* Alison Pearce - Australia
* Russell Salamon - California
Rhyming Contest Winner:
* Bridget Coubain - Canada
9 Ways to Transfor Your Poetry
by Suzan Wiener
Interview with Daphne Rose Kingma
by Tracy Repchuk
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A reminder that for only $9.95 USD for the full year, you can get a look at
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CONTESTS & CALLS
Check out the current contests:
Poetry Canada Tribute
to Friendship Contest
Rhyming Poetry;
where the winner
of each will appear in Poetry Canada magazine and get a free copy! Call now open.
We promote FREE contests, if you have one, let us know and we'll let
everyone else know.
SPREAD THE WORD
Proudly display the CFP
logo on your site, and let us know, and you'll be automatically entered
into a contest where you can win a free ad in Poetry Canada. Link
to: http://www.federationofpoets.com
Winner of the Federation of Poets proud promotion contest is Nikhil Parekh!
Contest will be repeated and winner announced next year.
CALENDAR COORDINATOR
Betty Dobson of Halifax, Nova Scotia is the
Calendar Coordinator!
If you are a CFP member, this is a great way to promote your book launches, appearances,
and check out contest calls and events.
If you are a CFP member, or a CFP Affiliate Organization feel free to submit
your events to us. It is a great way to easily increase attendance.
Send your information to: Calendar Coordinator: Betty Dobson
CFP MEMBERSHIP
BENEFITS
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JOIN TODAY!
UNITING TO CREATE ONE VOICE
FEDERATION OF POETS
Canadian Federation of Poets
2431 Cyprus Avenue
Burlington, ON L7P 1G5
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 Happy
Poetry Month!
This is our month so be sure you are being as active with your poetry as
you can be.
Spread the word that poetry is alive, and critical to the social fabric
of society.
Join the Canadian Federation of Poets
www.FederationofPoets.com
It's money well spent!
LAST CHANCE FOR SOME!
The call is open for all 10 anthologies.
The Poetry of
(TM)
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www.thepoetryof.com
World-wide Call
Check them all out, and submit to any that
speaks
to you. The Poetry
of...
Enjoy the journey.
Tracy Lynn Repchuk
President and Founder of the Canadian Federation of Poets
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VOLUNTEERS
OF THE YEAR
The Canadian Federation of Poets
runs on volunteer power, and I am grateful for everyone that
gives their time, support, and promotion efforts. Throughout
this past year I would like to give recognition to some very
special people that keep the wheels turning every day.
George Arnold - National Coordinator
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George Arnold is the Oakville Federation Chair, Burlington Co-Chair, Oakville
Arts Council representative, and has won the CFP Poet of the Year 2 years in
a row. George is a vital member of the CFP, and the only awarded lifetime member.
George is responsible for the success and expansion of the CFP
in Canada with respect to the operation and growth of Federations/Chapters
throughout the country.
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Betty Dobson - Calendar Coordinator and
Editor of Poetry Canada magazine
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Betty Dobson is an award-winning, published writer and the owner of InkSpotter Publishing. As a longtime volunteer, she donates her time and her talents to causes close to her heart, including adult literacy, AIDS awareness, and the prevention of violence against women.
Betty is responsible for updating the online calendar with CFP, member,
and editor of Poetry Canada magazine. Find out more at: http://inkspotter.com/
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We are always looking for help, if you
would like to join our volunteer team, go here and check out our
list of positions.
Become a CFP Volunteer
CFP MEMBERSHIP
BENEFITSOver 20 benefits including a free subscription to Poetry Canada
magazine, contest and anthology benefits.
JOIN TODAY!
UNITING TO CREATE ONE VOICE
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Member
THE POETRY OF... ANTHOLOGIES
FOR SOME THIS IS THE LAST CALL!
Enter them ALL!
The call is open for all 10 anthologies.
The Poetry of
(TM)
....
www.thepoetryof.com
World-wide Call
CHECK THEM ALL OUT!!
Marriage
Relationships
Food
Birth
Children
Love
Peace
Seasons
Spirituality
Travel
CFP EVENTS
First Tuesday of Every Month - 7pm
Oakville Federation Critique Night
Contact: George Arnold
Timothy's World Coffee
321 Lakeshore Rd. E, Oakville, ON
Bring some of your work for critiquing and work-shopping
Third Thursday of Every Month - 7pm
Oakville Federation
Contact: George Arnold
Timothy's World Coffee
321 Lakeshore Rd. E, Oakville, ON
Open mic event for all members, non members and Federation
Affiliate members to participate in.
Third Wednesday
of Every Month - 7pm
Halifax Federation of Poets
Mollyz Diner
2104 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS
Every third Wednesday of each month
contact Donelda Kent at doneldak@federationofpoets.com
Last
Thursday of Every Month - 7pm
New Brunswick Federation
Pizza Delight
9362 Main St. Richibucto, NB
Contact: Rebecca Cuevas De Caissie
Rebecca@federationofpoets.com
Admission: Free
Open mic event where poets and performers can get together and share both poetry and short stories.
*** NEW ***
Brand New Federation
Peel Region (Brampton/Mississauga).
Last Saturday of every month starting at 2 p.m. at the
Heritage Glen Residences,
6515 Glen Erin Dr., Mississauga.
ON
Peel Region Federation
Contact: Cheryl Xavier
CherylX@federationofpoets.com
Admission: Free
Durham Region Federation of Poets
contact Stella Ducker at
StellaD@federationofpoets.com
Penticton, BC Federation of Poets
contact Donna Thompson
at: DonnaT@federationofpoets.com
Calgary, Alberta Federation of Poets
contact Wei Yin
at: weiyin@federationofpoets.com
NEW**
India Federation of Poets
contact Nikhil Parekh
at: nikhilp@federationofpoets.com
Check out all the details on the calendar
CFP
MEMBER NEWS
I f you are a CFP member with exciting news, let us know. Send an email
with the news in it, and a subject line of CFP Member News.
Tracy Repchuk -
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Successful appearance at World Internet Summit Australia
* Mark Joyner just released a product which contains my bestseller interview
and interviews with other 9 bestselling authors and the secrets to how
we all made it Bestseller Secrets Revealed!
Mel Sarnese -
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Launching her new book this May entitled Leper's Cave on
May 25th, in Cobourg, ON. See the calendar for more details.
Flavia Cosma -
* Flavia Cosma is pleased to
announce two Internet releases:
A Country of One -- selected poems
Rhodes or Rhodos or Rodi, a travel memoir
* KCLF-21, Toronto, ON, published
The Adventures of Tommy Teddy Bear and Alex Little Bunny
by Flavia Cosma
Bonita Summers -
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Appeared on CHYR.FM York University radio reading from Woman
with the Flying Mind and upcoming book Digging Up the Bones.
* Interview with Writer's Manual
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The Age Begins
Biographical in a
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