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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:
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
Bernice Lever - Bowen Island, BC
Eoin O'Brien - Charlottetown, PEI
Janet Reid - Iroquois Falls, ON
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean
C.C, C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D.
Governor General of Canada
Renewals:
Linda Dowd
Craig LaPlante
Renée Von Paschen
Jean Burbidge
Gary Pierluigi
Randy Scott NanchinLucia GoreaBonita SummersAlvin EnsLinda DowdGraham DuckerRaymond Fenech
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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
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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
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Happy 2009!
Resolve to make this the best writing year ever.
I just got back from a 3 week trip for internet
marketing and wanted to get out a quick newsletter as members have been so busy being great
and the featured book of the month is also donating proceeds to The
Cancer Society.
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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2009 Gift - Listen to Priscila
Uppal
JOIN TODAY!
UNITING TO CREATE ONE VOICE
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Member
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 6:30p.m. at the
Courtneypark Library Branch (upper lounge
reading area) at Mavis and the 401,
Mississauga.
ON
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 -
* Appeared in an article which appeared in today's "Divya
Bhaskar (Gujarat's largest circulated daily newspaper)" here in Ahmedabad,
Gujarat. It features one of my books "Love Versus Terrorism" , my 5
poetry records with Limca Book of Records and other stuff ! For
those in Gujarat, this article can beseen in today's Divya Bhaskar,
Bhaskar City
Link to Article
Saskia Maddock-
*
Part of the Arts Birthday
celebrations on Saturday, January 17th. Reading at 4:00pm
at the Erin Meadows
Community Centre and Library, which is located at 2800
Erin Centre Boulevard, in Mississauga.
Cheryl Antao-Xavier-
*
Hosting the Mississauga
Poetry Slam
on Saturday, January 17th. at Arts Day which rungs from
noon to 8:00pm. Poetry event is at 4:00pm at the Erin Meadows
Community Centre and Library, which is located at 2800
Erin Centre Boulevard, in Mississauga
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*
Cheryl will appear on Rogers TV Mississauga on
Jan 8th at 3 pm to promote the event.
Ed Roberts
*
My new book released
Whispers, Tears, Prayers, and Hope
* It is in contention for the
Oklahoma Book Award and yes, the Pulitzer Prize in Verse
* Interviewed by Judyth Piazza last week for her radio talk show
Sylvia McGrath-
* Co-authored a book titled
After The Diagnosis: The Journey Beyond, The ebook was released on January 1st,
2009. The paperback is due out in the next month.
* Writing a series of books for and
about children with special needs, chronic illness and
learning challenges. My first book is ready to be
published and is a story about a young boy in a wheel
chair who goes on his first fishing trip with his father
and grandfather.
* Created and publish a monthly
newsletter called Professor Owl's Book Corner and every
month Variety Village forwards the photo and story of
one of their heroes, who are children who have achieved
so much in spite of their health or condition.
*
Also writing a resource book for
the parents of these children.
Lucia Gorea-
CFP member Lucia Gorea
Author of Journey Through My Soul
Appeared at CHAPTERS Metrotown on November 20
Other readers included:
Alejandro Mujica-Olea ( Chile )
Bernice Lever ( Canada ) - CFP Member
Jacqueline Maire ( France )
Pummy Kaur ( India )
Guest: Nina Munteanu ( Canada )
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CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!!!
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