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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Be
sure to introduce yourself in the Federation on-line forums,
and check out the
member biography
section to find out more about each.
Laurel Ausserer - Toronto, ON
Dave Waddell - Chesley, ON
Ljerka Susanna Lukic - Toronto, ON
Sandra Phinney - Yarmouth, NS
Ashok Chakravarthy
Paul Hartal - Montreal, QC
Flavia Cosma - Toronto, ON
Renewals:
What are you waiting for?
Join today and look forward to an exciting year of
contests, events and publishing opportunities.
Check out this months feature poet Raymond Fenech.
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ANTHOLOGY SELECTEES
Congratulations to these poets whose work
was selected by our Editor: Stacey Lynn Newman
to appear in the first members only Canadian
Federation of Poets anthology entitled
"The Future Looks Bright"
There are a few still being considered from
members who just joined, and you will be contacted
directly. Almost every member submitted - and
these exceptional ones were chosen.
Michael Levy
Holly Cadrin
Sylvia Boire
Peter Austin
Carol Mackay
Regis Auffray
Ruth Walker
Richard Vallance
Peggy Fletcher
Angie M. Jansen
Lori A. May
Anna Yin
Aileen Calligaris
Barbara Kahan
Debbie Okun Hill
Heidi Garnett
Raymond Fenech
Jenny Panda
T. Ashok Chakravarthy
Lynn Tait
Tracy Lynn Repchuk
Pre-order your copies today.
Advance copies only $15 plus shipping.
This high quality, perfect bound edition will be a keepsake and a great
treasure of poetry from around the world.
Member Feedback
Ljerka Susanna Lukic - CFP member - "Joining the CFP has
been a really great experience! In just a few days of becoming a member
Tracy Repchuk did a lot for me to help promote my poetry and other work.
The CFP web site looks nice and professional. Tracy and the CFP are supporting poets at the highest level
for a nominal fee. We are blessed!
It will be my pleasure to recommend the Canadian Federation of Poets to other
authors both in Canada and abroad. Thank you for your efforts and results!"
Read more AND submit yours!
CALENDAR CALLS:
If you are a CFP member, or member of a CFP Affiliate Organization feel free to submit
your events to us. It is a great way to easily increase attendance.
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Wow are these months just flying by. My favourite season is summer, and it
seems to come and go with ferocity. The selection of
the poets for the anthology is completed, and there have been many great
events going on. Be sure to participate if you have the chance,
or go on-line and check out a forum and make a new friend. Remember in the
Poets Paradise forum you can post your poetry for automatic consideration
by Poetry Canada magazine. Making it easier for you to succeed.
If you have any
ideas, questions, or want to start a Federation in your area, let me know!
Send me an email.
Tracy Lynn Repchuk President and Founder of the Canadian Federation of Poets
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AUGUST AT THE BAC
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It has quickly become a Federation favourite, and that is appearing quarterly at
the Burlington Art Centre to share our interpretations of the latest gallery exhibition,
and this month will be no different.
(Shands, mixed media on masonite, 18"x24", 2003: Elizabeth Barrett Milner)
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This month we have the added benefit of
commenting on 2 exhibits - Elizabeth Barrett Milner and Clive Tucker - who has
decorated the outside courtyard with ceramic pollinators from 3 major categories -
European honeybees, native bees and robotic pollinators. There is much for us
to write about.
Be sure to go to the Burlington Art Centre anytime during their normal operating
hours, and check out both exhibits. And then we will be presenting our
poetry on Sunday August 7th, at 3:00pm, directly after the artists talk at 2:00pm.
For anyone who has attended an artists talk, you will know that we will have
a great audience to present to. A poets dream come true!
So I hope you will take the time to enjoy the exhibits, write about them, and
come out to share your work in the gallery and courtyard. It is a wonderful
experience to listen to the diverse interpretations of the art and sculptures,
and to share it directly with the artists.
Directions and BAC Details
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CFP EVENTS
NEW MONTHLY EVENT!!!
Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 - 7pm - 9pm
Oakville Federation Workshop Night
George Arnold
Timothy's Coffee Shop
Oakville, Ontario
New Event: In addition to the monthly poetry night where you can present
your work and enjoy a fun-filled atmosphere of camaraderie, every first Tuesday
of the month this group will also meet to workshop and critique. Join this
dynamic group and listen, learn and grow.
Sunday August 7th, 2005 - 3:00pm
Burlington Federation Event
Poetry at the Burlington Art Centre. Visit the Gallery between July 9th
and August 6th to view and write about the work of Elizabeth Barrett-Milner and then join us on August
7th at 2:00pm for the artists talk, and 3:00pm for the sharing of poets impression
of the exhibit. It will be a diverse afternoon of art and poetry.
Thursday August 18th, 2005 - 7pm
Oakville Federation
Contact: George Arnold
Williams Coffee Pub
1500 Upper Middle Road East, Oakville
Open mic event where poets and performers can get together and share both poetry and short stories.
Friday August 26th, 2005 at 7pm
Milton Federation event
Contact: Jenny Panda
Espress Yourself Cafe
220 Main St. East, Milton
Open mic event where poets and performers can get together and share both poetry and short stories.
Check out all of our happenings on our
on-line calendar.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you love to help, especially when it's a good cause, we need 2 positions filled ASAP, as we are growing quickly. If you have some
time you can devote to the betterment of society, these are fun and easy things to do.
- Calendar Coordinator - This person would be responsible for posting
member, Federation and Affiliate events on the website calendar. You would
be sent the information, you just need to fill it in. There are about 8-10
postings per month, and most of these are recurring.
- Education Director - This person would be responsible for monitoring
the Education Forum and informing the CFP of poets who have completed lessons and which
ones so that we will know who is eligible to receive "CFP Poetry Certification" upon
completion of the 52 week program.
Recipients will receive a certificate, and will be posted on the
website as a CFP Certified Poet. The lessons are fun, educational and help to
produce a well-rounded poet with confidence, diversity, and flexibility.
If you are interested, please let us know.
Wonder what other positions we need, check out our complete list.
Missing Members:
Please send the Canadian Federation of Poets your new address, as your
magazines have been returned.
- Peter Gilchrist - Edmonton, Alberta
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