Canadian Federation of Poets Newsletter
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Keeping you informed |
August 24th 2006 |
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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:
Betty Dobson - Halifax, NS
Robert Hayes - Winnipeg, MB
Marilyn Beth Edwards - Korea
Zoi Kilakos - Montreal, QC
Sunday Aremu - Chicago, IL
Renewals:
Ljerka Susanna Lukic
Nikhil Parekh
Isn't it time you joined the CFP and became a part of this vibrant and supportive
group? Check out the benefits and join.
A free subscription to Poetry Canada magazine and over 20 other
benefits, to help you really get your money's worth including
a full year of exciting
contests, events and publishing opportunities.
Check out this months feature poet
Joanne Joyce Green.
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CONTESTS & CALLS
Check out the current contests:
NEW! The Way to Happiness and
Rhyming Poetry;
where the winner
of each will appear in Poetry Canada magazine and get a free copy! Call now open.
NEW! CFP members call for CCLA Anthology
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
This is a great opportunity to help the
CFP, help yourself, gain a great skill for your CV/Bio, and in return I will offer
promotional freebies of your skills, your work, your events and/or your products.
See the volunteers
section for complete details.
Looking for a Relationship Manager:
This involves seeking out appropriate places on the internet
to get the CFP listed. It can be done at your convenience, in
however much time you have. My goal would be at least one new
link per week for a total of 52 at the end of the year.
It is easy to do, just do a search on poetry sites, check them out,
and if they're appropriate, email and ask for a link if they have a
links section.
Contact Tracy Repchuk to apply or find out more!
Check out all of the available volunteer positions and
pick one that is just right for you.
CALENDAR COORDINATOR
Betty Dobson of Halifax, Nova Scotia who has taken on the position of
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
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For those of you who know me, you will recall that 2 years ago on this date, my brother
ended up in a wheelchair from a motorcycle accident. I rarely ask friends to help
when I am fund raising, but this year I had an idea on how to raise funds for
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The CPAO No Limits
Wheelchair Race I am participating in. It lets me experience just a tiny moment
of his challenges, and it's for a good cause. So here's my idea - if
every subscriber pledged just $1 - we would make an enormous difference
in getting them direct aid, rehab counselling, peer support, and transportation.
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I am setting up a paypal link for this, and thank everyone in advance for your support.
The event is September 16th and I will let you know how it all went, and even post some
pictures so you can see for yourself how big a difference, a small amount can make.
All those who donate will receive a special thanks in this newsletter.
Tracy Lynn Repchuk
President and Founder of the Canadian Federation of Poets
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BACK TO SCHOOL TIME
Welcome to our newest volunteer Robert Hayes, who is assuming the position of
Education Director.
For quite a while now the Canadian Federation of Poets has had a Certified Poets'
Certificate in which you can complete a series of 52 lessons, learn tons
about the different styles of poetry, about how to promote yourself, create chapbooks,
put together a website, really make a career out of being a poet. With
Robert on board, it is time for you to get back to school, from the convenience
of your own PC, and learn, share and enjoy yourself.
CFP members can earn a Certified Poets' Certificate which will be sent to you
upon completion. It's fun, and free. Anyone can participate in the program,
however non-members can request a check-out on completion for a fee of $30, or
simply join the CFP and get all of the benefits.
I'm going to start posting the lessons intermittently so you can access them through the newsletter,
or online. We'll start off simple, and go from there.
Week 1: Haiku
Haiku, is a 17 syllable poem broken into 3 lines of 5,7 and 5 syllables respectively.
Originating in Japan, Haiku means "beginning phrase".
The rules for this type of poetry are it must refer to something in nature, and represent a season. It is written in the present tense.
Yard Work
Metal prongs - gather
Fallen hands from outright arms
Green blades breathe again
Go here to post your lesson results
(Remember to either first login if you have an account, or register and let us know you have registered so we can
complete the approval.)
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FEATURE BOOK ANNOUNCE
Poetic Beauty By Joanne Joyce Green
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Joanne Joyce Williams was born in Toronto, Ontario, where she lives with her husband
Donald. Like many of us, poetry came into her life early as a child of eight,
while she was sitting under the table while Mother sang. As a ripe young woman
of 90 years young, she was inspired to create POETIC BEAUTY which is a
story Joanne wrote in the hopes of giving teens the courage to stand up and say no
to abuse when dating. This story is about a
teen who finds herself in a bad situation, and must make choices and look
honestly at her feelings - and that she alone must find the courage to make them.
Paperback - 84 pages ISBN #08059-9109-3
Get your copy today for $12.00 from Rose Dog Books
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Advertise your book here for just $25 or $10 if you are a CFP member, or get a free
book announce here with every 4 week Feature Book reservation.
NEW FEDERATION
Attention all Halifax members!
We are pleased to announce a new Federation that is just getting started. If you
are from that area, and want to find out more, participate, and in general
want to make sure that the Halifax group of poets becomes strong and vital, then
contact the co-chairs: Betty Dobson
or Donelda Kent.
More information will also be posted on the Halifax Federation page as
it emerges.
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CFP EVENTS
Thursday September 21st, 2006 - 7pm
Oakville Federation
Contact: George Arnold
Timothy's World Coffee
321 Lakeshore Rd. E, Oakville,
Open mic event where poets and performers can get together and share both poetry and short stories.
Check out all of our happenings or get complete details on the above events from our
online calendar.
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Many thanks to Janet Harvey who has taken on the position of Magazine Coordinator. This is
a great opportunity for her to exercise her skills in a freelance environment,
and earn extra money in her spare time. We wish Janet the best of luck, and look
forward to her success.
POETRY CANADA BLOWOUT SALE
There are still copies left. Place your order today!
Mar/Apr/May 2006 - 9 copies left
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Sept/Oct/Nov 2005 - SOLD OUT!
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Dec/Jan/Feb 2005 - SOLD OUT!
Sept/Oct/Nov 2004 - 13 copies left
This is a great way to complete your set of this beautiful magazine that is sure
to be a part of Canadian culture and literature, and a collectors item. Plus it will
give you tips and tricks on ways to get published and the type of articles and interviews
we accept.
PLUS - BONUS OFFER: BUY 3, GET 1 FREE
To see the complete contents of each issue visit the archives at: www.poetrycanada.com/contributors.htm
To order, send us an email with your address and the edition date. We will send you
a paypal invoice that includes shipping ($1.50 for Canada, $2.25 for US, $8.00 for International)
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