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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:
Mary Anne Lonergan - Newmarket, ON
David Franklin - Ottawa, ON
Gina Bolton - Redwater, AB
William J Galvin - Mississauga, ON
Ed Roberts - Oklahoma City, OK
Leif Norman - Winnipeg, MB
Marlene Laplante - London, ON
Gregg Rowe - Quebec
Jodie Lindley - Ancaster, ON
David Cross - Fergus, ON
Jan Savory - Burlington, ON
Virginia K Muller - Fort Pierce, FL
Saskia Maddock - Oakville, ON
Pat Newson - Comox, BC
Ron Gildart - Vancouver, BC
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean
C.C, C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D.
Governor General of Canada
Renewed
Members:
Najah Shuqair
Jim Greenwald
Rosa Hong Chen
Linda Dowd
Craig LaPlante
Renée Von Paschen
Jean Burbidge
Gary Pierluigi
Randy Scott NanchinNikhil ParekhLucia GoreaBonita SummersAlvin EnsLinda Dowd
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POETRY CANADA
LAST EDITION
COMING SOON
The next and last issue of Poetry Canada is coming
shortly.
It has the interview with Priscila Uppal - Griffin
Poetry Short List finalist.
This will the last edition, and I will come up
with easier ways to get the word out through article distribution in the
newsletter, and teleseminar recordings of interviews you'll find
interesting.
Thanks so much for sharing this part of our poetry
journey, for expanding the heritage of Canada and its global presence in
the poetry world, and for participating with your submissions.
It has been an honor to have started Poetry Canada,
and created the many editions over the years.
Back issues are available, once they're gone that's
it.
Here is the link to any that are left.
Poetry Canada Archives
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CONTESTS & CALLS
Check out the current contests:
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY:
Be a part of something big, and volunteer for an anthology. Get promoted by
the CFP through this newsletter and get a free Poetry Canada ad.
CALLING All Artists -
How would you like your art on the cover of our anthologies? Credit and 2 free
copies plus get free promoted.
Send a .jpg or .gif for review - even better is if you have a link to a
gallery.
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
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
Over 20 benefits including a free subscription to Poetry Canada
magazine, contest and anthology benefits.
JOIN TODAY!
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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
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April is my favourite month because not only is it my birthday, and
Easter and other religious holidays but it is
also POETRY MONTH!
Now I don't know if it is the explosion of social media, but right now,
poetry is everywhere. In fact, if I was to recommend a way to promote a
book right now, or event, it is through social media methods. Even
Griffin Poetry has a twitter account.
I encourage you to investigate these options, especially last months'
Twitter lesson. I am off to the UK in April and working on my own
seminar here in LA in May.
Enjoy the month and keep on creating a better world :)
Join the Canadian Federation of Poets
www.FederationofPoets.com
Because Now You're Family!
LAST CHANCE FOR SOME
The call is open for 7 anthologies.
The Poetry of
(TM)
....
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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THE POETRY OF... ANTHOLOGIES
Enter them ALL!
The call is open for 7 anthologies.
The Poetry of
(TM)
....
www.thepoetryof.com
World-wide Call
LOVE - Closed in in production
SEASONS - Closed
RELATIONSHIPS - Closed
BIRTH - Closed and in production
CHECK THEM ALL OUT!!
Marriage
Food
Children
Peace
Spirituality
Travel
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Are you a CFP member and write articles? Send them in too. They
can be considered for this newsletter as well. That is free publicity
and promotion whether you are a poet, editor or publicist. The articles
should be how to, tips and tricks, getting published type. Anything that
helps a poet take their craft to the next level.
CFP RENEWALS
A reminder that for many of you it is time to renew. Your membership card
and we have moved to an automated process once you
FEATURED BOOK
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CFP EVENTS
Third Thursday of Every Month - 7pm
Oakville Federation
Timothy's World Coffee
321 Lakeshore Rd. E, Oakville, ON
Contact: George Arnold
George@federationofpoets.com
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.
Federation
Peel Region (Brampton/Mississauga).
Last Friday of every month starting at 6:00p.m. at the
Courtneypark Library Branch (upper lounge
reading area) at Mavis and the 401,
Mississauga.
ON
730 Courtneypark Dr. W
Peel Region Federation
Contact: Cheryl Xavier
CherylX@federationofpoets.com
Admission: Free
Durham Region Federation of Poets
contact Stella Ducker at
StellaCD@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 -
Nikhil Parekh -
* Scribd.com is amazing ! The
World's largest document website and now truly labeled
as the youtube.com of documents. By God's grace, my
Poems and Poetry Books- recently awarded "FEATURED" and
making into HOTLIST here-- have now had close to 100000
downloads and viewership pproaching a 200000 viewers/
increasing.
For more details visit my
Scribd.com
prime pages
by clicking on -
http://www.scribd.com/people/documents/90/folder/75010
(Collected Poems)
http://www.scribd.com/love%20poet%20nikhil%20parekh
(Main Scribd Page)
http://www.scribd.com/people/documents/90/folder/30282
(Poetry Collections)
http://www.scribd.com/people/documents/90/folder/48492
(Poetry Books)
Stephen Gill -
* Stephen Gill
is pleased to share that 11CM International Bible
College, headquartered in Florida, USA, has honored
him with DOCTOR OF HUMANITIES
“for serving the cause of peace through his
writings, particularly Poetry.”
* Stephen Gill is pleased also to share that South
Asian Bible Church of Canada has honored him with
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD “in recognition
of outstanding achievements as a poet of peace” at
its Eleventh International Symposium of Poets, held
in Toronto on March 28th 2009. He
presented his poetry at the same gathering.
Bernice Lever -
* Bernice was awarded a
Life Membership in The Ontario Poetry Society.
* In March, I led "Writing: a Successful Business" for
the North Shore Writers,
* In April, I have a workshop for the World Poetry
Society, "Be Your Own Editor" . Both had a focus on
practical skills and information all creative writers
need.
* In February, took part in 3 different reading series
and had 3 poems: "Snow Day", "Privates" and "Best Day",
accepted for publication.
* Helped judge 2 literary contests as well as my
freelance editing for all genres, except film /stage
scripts.
* My 2009 book, my 4th with Black Moss Press,
"Generation", is now in production
Send me your news-
*
CFP Member ONLY
Send me your news, it must be in
point form, but more importantly it must have the
subject line CFP news (I get over 1000 emails every day,
so I have to be able to search by that subject line to
put them in here :)
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