Canadian Federation of Poets Newsletter
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Keeping you informed |
September 1st 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:
Carol A. Stephen
Ljerka Susanna Lukic
Nikhil Parekh
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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FUNDRAISER
Special thanks to these people who answered the call so far:
$50 or more
Dave Repchuk - Toronto, ON
Sherry Broadbent - Toronto, ON
$10 or more
Margaret Broadbent - Burlington, ON
Stephen Gill - Cornwall, ON
$5 or more
Cris Staubach - Niantic, CT
Amirali Mohamedali - North Vancouver, BC
$1 Pledge
Celeste Repchuk - Toronto, ON
Caleb Repchuk - Toronto, ON
Kennedy Repchuk - Toronto, ON
CPA - Toronto Conspiracy - Diane Mascherin
I am participating in
- we would make an enormous difference
in getting them direct aid, rehab counselling, peer support, and transportation.
I have set 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.
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 Membership Assistant:
This involves contacting expired members and
reminding them it is time to renew. Usually no more than 10 calls
per month. Great for people that like the phone, and enjoy
talking to others. Needs to be someone with an unlimited phone plan.
Usually doesn't take more than 20 minutes time on the phone in total,
but I don't want anyone to incur extra expenses on our behalf.
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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September brings cooler weather, back to school for those of us with kids,
and often when our thoughts turn to getting stuff done. The carefree
days of summer are gone, and it's time to ramp up the writing, the
participating, and the production.
So have you put together what you want to accomplish before the end of the year?
Now is a good time to do that. Send in some poetry to Poetry Canada,
submit to an anthology (the CCLA one is on right now), submit to a contest,
attend an event, get yourself and your work out there.
Plus this is the perfect time to join
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.
Tracy Lynn Repchuk
President and Founder of the Canadian Federation of Poets
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AFABW FESTIVAL
If you haven't been to the Artists for a Better World Festival, then you should
start considering it. It appeals to every facet of the arts, and really gets you
motivated as you are surrounded for 5 days by such wonderful creativity.
The Festival goes from October 4th - 9th, 2006, and is held in Hollywood, California
at Celebrity Centre International. It is for anyone who loves, respects and understands
that art, poetry, artists, those who create beauty, are the people who help to make
this a better place.
For anyone who was accepted into the anthology Spirit of Humanity this book will be
launched there and available for the first time. This will be a beautiful perfect
bound book with photography and poetry throughout.
For only $30 USD you can attend all the breakthrough workshops for writing, art, singing, performing, and
networking opportunities.
Wed. October 4th:
7pm - Vocal Breakthroughs Workshop - with renowned singer & actors coach Jeannie Deva
Thursday October 5th:
7pm - Music Industry Showcase (when I was there last time, some of the boys from N Sync were performing.)
Hear top musicians perform their songs. Produced by award winning songwriter - Dee Dee O'Malley
Friday October 6th:
Storytelling Night - Original stories are brought to life by actors.
Saturday October 7th:
10:00am - 6:00pm
Art displays and creative activities on the grounds (Free)
*Art Show, Calendar Contest, Life Drawing, Kids Creative Corner
9AM - 2PM Screenwriters Workshop Part I -
How to write and sell your screenplay
11AM - 2:30PM Performing Artists Showcase and networking event -
See a variety of talented performers.
Network with artists in all areas:
(Music, Acting, Writing, Visual Arts, Dance, and more)
1:30 - Poetry and Book Launch Spirit of Humanity
2:30 - 5:30PM Short Film Festival
3PM How to Achieve your Goals as a Visual Artist
7:30PM Awards Event and Concert
An event acknowledging top artists in the community who
are changing conditions in society for the better.
Sunday October 8th:
1-10pm Screenwriters Workshop - Part II - How to write and sell your screenplay
(includes Dinner)
1:30 PM How to Achieve your Goals seminar Part I
with top career consultant Joyce Wallace
4:30 PM How to achieve your Goals seminar Part II
All this for $30!!! To find out more and plan your attendance check out Artists for a Better World Festival
I know I'll be there!
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FEATURE BOOK ANNOUNCE
Hercolobus by V.M. Rabolu
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From his death bed, Columbian author V.M. Rabolu transcended worlds
to discover new life, universes, and profound revelations about the harm we are doing to our planet.
But even more importantly is his warning about Hercolubus, a red planet which is hurtling toward earth
- and being monitored by NASA. No man made attempts could stop this force, but with his communications
with extra terrestrials he reveals the answers to what we as a species can do to change this horrific event.
A book everyone should read, even if it is for the simple advise to save our air, oceans and astral unfolding.
This book isn't about doom, it's about hope.
Price: $6.95 Canada, $5.95 USA ISBN: 0-9732762-3-1
Get your copy today!
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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.
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NEW FEDERATION
Attention all Halifax members!
GRAND OPENING SEPT. 26th, 2006.
See below for more details.
For more information see the Halifax Federation page.
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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.
FEDERATION LAUNCH
Tuesday September 26th, 2006 - 7pm
CFP Halifax Nova Scotia
Contact: Betty Dobson or Donelda Kent
at: Mollyz Diner, 2104 Gottingen Street, Halifax. http://www.mollyzdiner.ca/
There could be print, radio and TV coverage, so be ready when this group gets out the gate, because
they are ready to make poetry happen in Halifax!
Guest speakers, performers, raffles, door prizes and much more. Plus an
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
CFP member, Sylvia McGrath has volunteered to be the CFP Membership Liaison. This is a great
help to making sure that our members are serviced, and happy. So in the future, you will
be seeing emails come from Sylvia, please answer them, and get her any feedback you can.
Together, we will make sure the CFP is one of the strongest, most effective poetry
organizations in helping poets to achieve their dreams and goals.
POETRY CANADA BLOWOUT SALE
There are still copies left. Place your order today!
Mar/Apr/May 2006 - 9 copies left
Dec/Jan/Feb 2006 - 10 copies left
Sept/Oct/Nov 2005 - SOLD OUT!
June/July/Aug 2005 - 16 copies left
Mar/Apr/May 2005 - 6 copies left
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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