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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.
Tamara Gorin - Vancouver, BC
Kevin Craig - Oshawa, ON
David Chirko - Sudbury, ON
Amir M Khan - Scarborough, ON
Judy Frawley - Welland, ON
Lois Nantais - Brigden, ON
Elaine Traviss - Etobicoke, ON
Nikhil Parekh - Gujarat, India
Dinnora Helpmen - Edmonton, AB
Rene Meshake - Guelph, ON
Renewals:
Justine Giuliani - Burlington, 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 Paul Hartal.
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POETRY CANADA
The next edition of Poetry Canada magazine is coming soon!
This edition includes;
Photographer Profile Paul Sparrow
Cover page by Mike Grandmaison
Top 4 ways to Help Make it Happen by Richard Grove
Poetry by:
- micheal ernest sweet
- Anna Yin
- Rizwan Saeed
- Lois Nantaro
- Okey F. Eni
- Richard Vallance
Starting at just $20 for a full year or included
for free with your CFP membership
We are always seeking submissions so send up to
3 poems, plus you can enter the rhyming contest and "Save the Planet" contests too!
Remember you can post as many as want for consideration on the Canadian Federation of Poets CFPChat
forum in the Poets Paradise section. Complete details are also posted in the forum.
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CFP FEATURE PROFILE
Help to sell your books
Are you a Canadian Federation of Poets member and HAVE NOT gotten us details about your
books or chapbooks??
SO HOW DO YOU EXPECT TO SELL THEM??
One of the largest complaints I heard from poets before I started the CFP was I have this
great book and I don't know how to sell it. So if you are a member of the CFP, step one
is to get us the details and we'll post it in our shop, and announce it in the newsletter.
If you aren't a CFP member and need help in this area - JOIN!
We're here to help!
If you are a CFP member and have a book, and are attending the Eden Mills Writers Festival - bring
5 copies to the CFP booth and we'll display them for you. If you don't advertise or put your
book on display - then it is very hard to sell them. Also - the Oakville Federation is starting
to display CFP member books for sale at their meetings/open mic nights. This is exclusive to CFP
members and is another avenue to help get your message out there.
Member Feedback
Jean Burbidge, CFP member - "Thanks to Tracy for birthing the Canadian
Federation of Poets and for constantly coming up with different ideas to share
poetry. She not only has the ideas but the energy, expertise and people skills
to make them happen. Poetry has become a way of life in our family and the "poetry" friends I've met
through the open mikes are an inspiration and support."
Read more AND submit yours!
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Well September is here, my beautiful summer has gone, and it always feels like
it's time to get to work. So even though we didn't take the summer off - let's
kick it up a notch and get poetry on the tips of everyones tongue (doesn't that
sound tasty?) We have a number of great events this month, I want everyone
who is a CFP member and has a book get me the details, I want everyone who submits
to this newsletter to send a poem to Poetry Canada magazine for consideration,
and mostly we are all going to commit to attending at least one poetry event
a month, write at least one new poem a month, and send a 'poem' letter to a friend as
a birthday greeting or just to say hi. Let's educate society that everywhere
you turn - THAT IS POETRY!
If you have any
ideas, questions, or want to start a 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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CFP & TOPS AT THE BAC
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The Canadian Federation of Poets & The Ontario Poetry Society
invites you to join us at
The Great Outdoors Poetry Festival
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When: Sunday September 4th, 2005
12 pm to 5 pm
at
The Burlington Art Centre
Admission is FREE!
Join us for a spectacular afternoon of poets from each organization as they inspire with their poetry, amidst the beautiful surroundings of the Burlington Art Centre's courtyard and art gallery.
There will be mini workshops, lessons and then opportunities for participants to present their 'new work'.
There will also be an open mic session where new talent can shine, and a welcome gift for anyone who attends.
It will be an inspirational and creative afternoon.
Plus you can take advantage of the opportunity to win some fabulous book and CD prize packs*.
Also - participate in the Poet Potluck and bring a tasty edible for our potluck table.
Find out more at: www.federationofpoets.com/greatoutdoorsfestival.htm
Directions and BAC Details
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CFP EVENTS
Sunday September 4th, 2005 12-5pm
Great Outdoors Poetry Festival
The Canadian Federation of Poets and The Ontario Poetry Society are hosting a fabulous
outdoor poetry event in the Burlington Art Centre courtyard. There is a free gift for all
attendees, a door prize raffle and tons of prizes to be won, in addition to the amazing poetry
from both organizations which will be shared. Please RSVP if attending so we have enough gifts
for everyone, and prepare the event accordingly. We have 40 confirms to date - so let's make
this a great start to the first of this annual event!
Sunday September 11th, 2005 12-5pm
Eden Mills Writers Festival
Stop by our booth at the Eden Mills Writers Festival, meet myself and other poets, and for members
you are welcome to drop off a few copies of your book for sale and will display them at the booth.
In addition to readings, the festival also features Publishers' Way, where publishers,
booksellers, magazine producers and non-profit groups showcase their wares.
This is also where authors sign their books. Live music is provided between reading sets by
Guelph Jazz Festival performers and delicious refreshments can be enjoyed in the tented food court.
It is a wonderful afternoon of amazing talent and camaraderie.
Thursday September 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 September 30th, 2005 at 7pm
Milton Federation event
Contact: Jenny Panda
Espress Yourself Cafe
220 Main St. East, Milton
Open mic event where poets and performers can get together and share both poetry and short stories.
Check out all of our happenings on our
on-line calendar.
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NEW BOOKS LISTED
Be sure to check out in the CFPShop
section these new books from members. They make great gifts!
- Love Poems by Paul Hartal
- The Kidnapping of the Painter Miro ( or The Butterfly Kite) by Paul Hartal - $13.75
- Flaming Angels of Spring: Poems about women by David Chirko - $10
- Dream Visions by Ljerka Susanna Lukic - $20
- Naked by Lori A. May - $5
- HEARTACHE POEMS: A Brazilian Gay Man Coming Out from the Closet by Valdeck Almeida de Jesus -
- Somewhere on the Edge of Words by D.M. Kraft - $14.95 USD
- Tales of Glissen by Jenny Panda - $9.95
Get complete book details at CFPShop
CALENDAR CALLS:
New 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.
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