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    It is with a sad heart that we share this:
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    In 12-11- 1999 he received honorable mention. 2002 recognition for 2nd place for how to Article. On January 2001 the contest awards luncheon newsletter shows " Henry Reed receives one of many awards...we all thank Henry for his service as 2000 EPWL Contest Director... Great job!. Received awards by Patsy C. King.

REMINDER

MEMBERS: 

dont't forget to contact Jan Brooks asap 

if you still want to buy tickets for this 

years Awards Banquet ($16.50 per person) 

                                                call 915-490-9146  

or email her:

robjan59@yahoo.com

Tickets must be purchased by December 4

Awards Banquet 2012

THIS  YEARS AWARD BANQUET WILL BE 

DECEMBER 8.    11AM - 3PM

     The Triple Crown Buffet:

  Grilled Salmon with a honey lime glaze, and charbroiled chicken with a dijon cream sauce, 3 salads (baby mixed greens with assorted dressings; fruit salad and marinated basil, pasta & sun dried tomato salad), wild rice blend, red potato mashers, steamed vegetables, fresh baked rolls & butter, with desserts of cheese cake, carrot cake and chocolate cake includes iced tea, coffee & decaf.

$16.50 per person (including taxes & tip)

YOU CAN BUY YOUR TICKETS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10. DURING OUR MEETING

REMINDER

Just a quick reminder that we will be voting for the new board during the November meeting!

The slate of officers for 2013:

    President: Dick Schwein

    Vice President: Donna Helmling

    Secretary: Jan Brooks

    Treasurer: Bob Sanchez

Nominations from the floor will be accepted at the meeting prior to the election!

2013 chair people:

    Blog and Facebook: Tina Dwyer

    Border Tapestry: Sulta Bonner

    Contest: Sarah Purcell

    Inkslinger: Mike Grunsten

We will also start to collect your payments for the Awards Banquet (cost is $ 17.50 per person).

More information about the Awards Banquet will follow soon!

November Meeting

El Paso Writers’ League

November Monthly Meeting

Saturday, November 10, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Dorris Van Doren Library

551 Redd Road

El Paso, TX 79912

“Musical Chair Writing Workshop”

Presented by Janice Brooks and Sally Spener

El Paso Writers’ League Board Members

            The El Paso Writers’ League (EPWL) November 10 meeting will feature a hands-on “Musical Chair Writing Workshop” to introduce participants to the various categories of the EPWL annual writing contest. 

            EPWL board members Janice Brooks and Sally Spener, past winners in the annual contest, will give brief writing assignments to workshop participants in a variety of literary genres.  Working in small groups, the writers will then have the opportunity to share what they’ve written and receive feedback. 

            The writing assignments will include a series of prompts designed to stimulate creativity and give writers the opportunity to try different genres, including mystery, personal essay, poetry, short short, and children’s/young adult.

For more information:  915-581-1080, www.facebook.com/ElPasoWritersLeague

Quick Reminder

Just a quick reminder that EPWL will have a table at the MonteVista 23. annual holiday bazaar Thursday evening and all day Friday...if you want your books included or have a few hours to help out please contact Janice Brooks:
robjan59@yahoo.com
915-490-9146

October Meeting Minutes

 President Bob Sanchez called the board to order at 1:00.  Officers and Board members present: T. Dwyer, S. Spener, I. Barrett,  S. Purcell, B Sanchez, R. Schwein.

President Sanchez presented the slate of officers for 2013:

    President: Dick Schwein

    Vice President Donna Helmling

    Secretary Jan Brooks

    Treasurer Bob Sanchez

    The president suggested and the board concurred nominations from the floor will be accepted at the November meeting prior to the election.

2013 chair people:

    Blog and Facebook Tina Dwyer

    Border Tapestry Sulta Bonner

    

    Contest Sarah Purcell

    Inkslinger Mike Grunsten

    The November meeting, 11/10 will consist of the election, and Jan and Sally conducting a “Musical chairs “ writing exercise.

    December meeting, awards banquet and installation of officers will take place at Sunland Park Casino. $17,00 per meal.

Other: The board approved a gift certificate for our presenter Lucia Zimmitti. Update pages are needed on the blog. A program committee will be formed and include people from  our general membership. A standard audit will be conducted as we transition to a new year and new officers.