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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:
Stephanie Hodgins - Miss., ON
Tony Hellman - Burlington, ON
Beverly Baker - Mount Pearl, NFLD
John Jansen - Toronto, ON
Thomas Hemeon - Stratford, ON
Chen ou Liu - Ajax, ON
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
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean
C.C, C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D.
Governor General of Canada
Renewed
Members:
Michael Cotterell
Brian Cobbledick
Richard Masterton
Stella Ducker
Josephine Stone
Najah Shuqair
Jim Greenwald
Rosa Hong Chen
Linda Dowd
Craig LaPlante
Renée Von Paschen
Jean Burbidge
Gary Pierluigi
Randy Scott Nanchin
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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.
It will contain the Priscila Uppal interview, Spirit Youth Award
Winners, Book Review, articles and poetry.
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:
The Poetry of Science
Open call from Neil Harding McAlister
Free submissions
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!
UNITING TO CREATE ONE VOICE
FEDERATION OF POETS
Canadian Federation of Poets
We are always looking for help, if you
would like to join our volunteer team, go here and check out our
list of positions.
Become a CFP Volunteer
AFFILIATE PROMOTION
A great organization that is a Federation affiliate is:
The Emily Isaacson Institute
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June - for many of you summer is fresh on the horizon, but for me, it's
more eternal sunshine with a touch of 3 kids birthdays.
Summer is a great time to kick back, and create that book, finish that
poem,
and get active. Poetry is undergoing a resurgence - be a part of it,
spread the word and help to create a better world.
Enjoy the month and keep on creating :)
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 6 anthologies.
The Poetry of
(TM)
....
www.thepoetryof.com
World-wide Call
LOVE - Closed
SEASONS - Closed
RELATIONSHIPS - Closed
BIRTH - Closed
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
The Awakening by Tony Hellman
The Awakening is more then a book of eloquent poetic words,
it is a life style. What makes Tony’s work so different is that his writing
style is motivational, inspirational, and his channeled messages clearly come
through in his poems. His message is
based on two basic truths, love and fear.
These are the only emotions we face each and every day.
Tony chooses love, and works with poetry as a tool to teach
others how to tame fear. This book
will have a powerful affect on its readers.
It will cause an emotional release, eliminating layers of pain.
His words motivate you to take action and realize that superlative person
that lives in each and every one of us.
Tony says, “I ask you not to believe a word I say, as it is based on my
experiences and life journey. You need to
make your own decisions.”
Read what others are saying about The
Awakening….testimonials are posted on
www.tonyhellmanheartofthepoet.com
This paperback is available at Barnes & Noble
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ISBN: 9781438966342
Signed copies available at
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Book this spot - Only $15
includes online feature too
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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 -
* May 16-17 - Appeared at
Dreams to Reality Success
Summit
http://www.DreamstoRealitySuccessSummit.com
* Appeared on broadcast TV news stations nationwide
(USA) for an internet search piece put together by
Eyewitness News
Nikhil Parekh
* interview appeared online in the United
States at Lulu.com. The Interview can be read online
at Lulu by clicking on: Nikhil Parekh article
Stephen Gill -
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Presented
his poetry on peace at Cornwall Public Library
Debbie Ouellet-
* April 11th, The
Vaughan Poets’ Circle launched their new poetry
anthology Earth to the Moon which Debbie
edited and contains five of her poems.
* Debbie was asked to be a
regular monthly contributor to the Truthseekers
section of the blog Culture Unplugged where
she writes about language, poetry and culture.
*
Debbie Ouellet’s first picture
book, How Robin Saved Spring, was named ‘Book
of the Month’ in Cookie Magazine and ‘Kid’s
Pick of the Month’ on Amazon.ca in April 2009.
March 20th, How
Robin Saved Spring was reviewed on the blog,
Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast where
the reviewer included Debbie’s poem “Queen Anne’s
Lace”.
On March 25th,
Debbie did a presentation on writing poetry to 52
Grade-Six students at Woodbridge Public School in
Woodbridge, Ontario.
Helen Barlev
* Voices Israel has a new website
Ed Roberts -
* His latest poem "Silence" was
featured by the SOP, Student Operated Press, as an
article and was listed on the front page of their
site.
http://thesop.org/index.php?article=16272
* Also framed copies of his poem
"Memorial"
which appeared in my latest book
Whispers, Tears, Prayers and Hope, and presented
them to The Veterans Memorial Hospital and the
Veterans Center in Norman, Oklahoma.
Lori A May -
* The Ambassador Poetry Project, a new online periodical featuring
writers from Ontario and Michigan, is accepting
submissions for its launch issue. Emerging and
established poets welcome in all styles. Poetic
narrative and digital artwork is also welcome.
Emails containing attachments will not be opened.
Please review the guidelines at
www.ambassadorpoetry.com.
Send me your news-
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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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CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!!!
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