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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.
Thomas M Hall - Glendale, California
Gordon Wicks - Gander, NFLD
Elka Enola - Oakville, ON
Gary Gaines - Toronto, ON
Thelma Davidson - Ajax, ON
Rina Dubosarski - North York, ON
Annie Flaherty - Toronto, ON
Caroline Misner - Georgetown, ON
Amina Bhimla - North York, ON
Renewals:
Richard Vallance - Ottawa, ON
Barb Richards - Kearney, ON
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
Kevin Craig.
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POETRY CANADA IS SHIPPING!
This edition includes:
The Business of Writing
How to critique poems without being offensive
With Christmas just around the corner, we'd like to offer some great gift giving ideas, all for under
$35!
1. Poetry Canada is hot off the presses with tons of great articles, tips and poetry to inspire you
through the winter months. A great gift idea for those impossible to buy for friends and family.
Book Review, How to critique a poem without offending, top tips to creating a query, self esteem and
the poet, plus some of the most beautiful poetry submitted.
Order Today!
2. Got a closet poet in your life? Then get them active and involved with a
Canadian Federation of Poets membership.
Starting at just $35, this gift will be life-changing, and add to the betterment of society
and the arts. The more poets we get proudly out there - even if they are moonlighting
as an accountant or executive, the faster the word will spread that poetry is life!
3. Take a look in our CFPShop
where we have a fantastic array of books and stocking stuffers to help you achieve your goals
in life. Promotion of poetry, and help of another poet. Instant karma, starting at
just $5!! Perfect for those secret santa events, and less fattening than chocolate
and more expressive than socks.
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NEW CONTEST
Check out the new contest "Global Village" where the winner
will appear in Poetry Canada magazine. Call now open.
MEMBER FEEDBACK
Nikhil Parekh - "It's a supreme privilege being
associated with the Canadian Federation of
Poets and Poetry Canada Magazine. Poetry is a tough art to be
appreciated and pioneered/patronized ahead, but the Canadian Federation of
Poets founded by Tracy Lynn Repchuk puts all apprehensions to celestial
rest. Never has an organization so brilliantly patronized poets from across
the world, although having its rudiments in Canada. I would personally like
to congratulate Tracy Lynn Repchuk, the President for so amazingly crafting
an organization such as this; which inspires poets from all
nationalities/countries/fraternities to be a part of it and propagate their
craft forward via the federation. Any poet who joins the Canadian Federation of Poets is sure to
reach towards the ultimate heights of his poetic career."
Read more AND submit yours!
NEW BOOKS LISTED
Be sure to check out in the CFPShop
section these new books from members. They make great gifts!
Living Through Love by George Arnold - $10
Flames of a Rose by Lorna Joy Knox - $19.95 USD
Postmodern Light by Paul Hartal
Get complete book details at CFPShop
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"I SEE WHITE THINGS!" Okay, so now you all know that I have a morbid
hatred of the cold. I did realize that I love snow - if only it was
warm. It's shiny, and pretty, and blankets the landscape with a fresh
new perspective - but - it requires moving off my driveway and walkways
and I can only see through a tiny opening on my windshield. It amazes
me I get out of bed in the winter at all. Perhaps a past life as a grizzly
bear has served me well. But thankfully I have many groups and people who
depend on me, so I do awake full of zest, and bounce and leap into my day
with great enthusiasm, and sip my hot chocolate with those tiny
little marshmallows
while looking out my frosted windows. And again, this got me thinking
about being needed and depended on, and how it relates to responsibility
for myself, and others in helping to make the world a better place, and my
home a great environment, and our schools a learning ground, and the
importance of educating everyone through our words. Wow, all that
from a little bit of snow.
So I wanted to add a bit of a challenge this
month, and that is to prepare yourself for a 2006 that incorporates into
your plans one way you can help each month, especially by getting your
words or encouragement across to others. Plan to write with a purpose.
Take your talent and teach it. We do have a responsibility to this planet and
its people, so help put poetry everywhere!
If you have any
ideas, questions, or want to start a local 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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Poetry Canada Advertising Opportunities
POETS MARKETPLACE - Get your message out there!
(click on image for a close-up of the section)
Now you can advertise in Poetry Canada magazine for as little as $30! Unbelievable magazine rate
to directly reach the people that buy poetry. Rates start at $55 per insertion, and reduce
if you book more than one issue. Plus - if you are a Canadian Federation of Poets member, you get
a discount of 50% off the posted rates in the Poets Marketplace section, making it as little as $30 to give it a try!!!
To reserve your spot, simply fill out the booking form, and then mail your payment in. Details
are on the order form. If you're not a CFP member, maybe now is the perfect time to
join and take advantage of the 50% discount,
that ends up making your membership practically free - plus you get a full one year subscription to
Poetry Canada magazine in addition.
So make 2006 the year you invest in yourself and your work.
Book your spot today!
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CFP 2006 SURVEY TIME
It's that time again where your voice counts!
The Canadian Federation of Poets is conducting a
survey so that we can address the needs of poets
and the poetry industry with our strategic planning
for next year.
It only takes a few minutes, and we want EVERYONE who has even
started to read this request to do it right now - before you forget,
put it in a drawer, drop it under your desk, or promise to do it later.
If you do it now - it's done!
Take the 2006 CFP Survey
Your time is appreciated, and your opinion matters. We will be tabulating and publishing the results so that every poet
and organization can benefit.
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CFP EVENTS
Thursday December 15th, 2005 - 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.
Friday December 30th, 2005 at 7pm
Milton Federation event
Contact: Jenny Panda
Milton Cafe
Ontario Street North, Milton
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
on-line calendar.
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EZINE AD
Special Limited Time Offer:
Buy 3, get 1 FREE. Book any 3 ads, and you get one free, plus you can decide which month's
they go out in advance. Get your message across, until it is heard.
CFP member only $15, non CFP members, the rate is $25.
Get your word out there!
To reserve this spot send an email to; ezinead@federationofpoets.com and we'll get in touch and help
you reach your objectives.
CALENDAR CALLS
Calendar Coordinator: Kevin Craig
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.
SPECIAL THANKS FROM THE PRESIDENT
I am a pretty blessed person. I have been nominated for Business Woman of the Year by the
Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year, have received awards for my companies,
my products, my work, my writing, my volunteer work, and am a member of the International Who's Who for
multiple professions - but never before have I had someone write a poem about me and publish it
in their book. It is simply called "For Tracy", and he also drew a picture as well.
I am deeply touched, enormously
honoured, and wanted to thank Paul Hartal for this wonderful gesture. It appears in his just
released book "Postmodern Light", which he graciously sent me. There is an eternal light
from a poet, and it is my dream to help everyone keep theirs shining.
MISSING MEMBERS
Carol Elizabeth Owens - Magazine came back, and no e-mail on file. Please contact us if you can help
us get this to her.
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