Minutes of the Women’s Writers Group Meeting
Meeting held at the Launceston Library - Second Floor, Room 1
Monday 4 th July 2022
Meeting opened at 9 .07 am
Acting for the Presidency as Chair of the Meeting, Wendy
Laing
Acknowledgement of the Peoples of the Land.
Present at the Meeting.
Wendy Laing, Madeline Colam, Andrea Sindorf, Laura Sykes, Maria Webster, Kathy Duff, Liz
Dobell, Sandy Long, Evelyn Butler, Annette Clark
Apologies
Mena
Essex, Ros Sydes, Mary Farr, Janet Berry, Erin Eiffe, Liz Russell Arnott, Ruth
Williams, Karen Wilson, Phil Archer
Two New Members joined the group today…
Evelyn Butler and Sandy Long.
Homework
Those members who had prepared
Homework on the topic given ‘Ancestors’ were -
Madeline Colam, Liz Dobell, Maria Webster, Andrea Sindoff, Kathy Duff, Sandy Long.
Wendy Laing and Annette Clark… all of whom presented very interesting short stories (both
verbal
and written) from their family’s collection of Ancestorial Histories.
Homework for next meeting
The theme for August’s Short story/Poem was suggested by Wendy to be the same as the
Poetry competition, that being ANIMALS….
both great and small.
General Business
Annette Clark presented to be tabled, a copy of the Valley and East Coast Voice
bi- monthly paper which covers the East Coast of Tasmania. Annette had one of her
short stories published in this paper,
and suggested there was a place out there in the
small publication field, for those interested in becoming published authors - without
the publishing costs involved with being published. She has been asked to submit
more of her short stories
to the Editor to become a regular article of inclusion in the
paper, and suggested that those interested use the contact details to submit their
works to be included in the paper as well.
The Short Story Competition closed on 31 st June
2022. It had been suggested that the
Topic chosen, that of JOY was perhaps a little off putting to those male Authors who
were regular contributors to the competitions, possibly the reason that there were
only two men who submitted stories.
There were 27 Short Stories submitted to the
competition and Wendy called for 3 people who would like to participate in the
reading and placing of the entries for the competition. Thanks goes to these three
ladies accepted to complete this task.
Liz Dobell
Andrea Sindoff
Evelyn Butler
These three ladies were given the guidelines to help them as they read and place the 9
stories, then they will email Wendy the results.
Maria Webster was the winner of the Raffle today.
The Alice Awards will take place on Wednesday 9 th November in New South Wales
and the Candidates with be guests of the NSW Branch at a Luncheon, expenses paid.
{unlike other years when the candidates elected had to cover their own expenses}
Wendy read out a brief synopsis compiled of the 5 candidates nominated. She will be
sending out a Newsy News soon, with details of each of the 5 nominees for the Alice
Award, plus a voting slip. Members wishing to vote can do so from the information
on each author, and return their decisions to Wendy by Sunday 31 st July. For your
vote to be accepted you must number each candidate in order of your choice from 1-5.
Christina Booth is our submission from Tasmania, but all candidates are worthy
of
this Prize.
The Poetry competition is now open and poems will be accepted. See Wendy’s Newsy
News for more details…the chosen Topic is ANIMALS.
***NOTE of Congratulations.
Wendy Laing has been invited to showcase
her new novel at the Huon Valley Festival of
Writers and Readers Crime and Mystery in the Story Exhibition section and invited to be a
guest at the said Festival to be held over two weeks in September 2022. Well done and
Congratulations Wendy.
Other
There was a small window of time left for a written meeting exercise. Wendy gave us the
topic of choosing any item on the tables we were sitting at, then write a short story or poem
in the time left. A Wonderful collection of inspired
writings emerged.
9 Next meeting
Our next meeting will be held at the same venue on August 1 st 2022 and will be Chaired by
the Vice President Liz Russel Arnot.
This will be a general meeting followed by a committee meeting.
Meeting
closed at 11.55 am
**A big thanks to Annette for taking the minutes, and Wendy for chairing the meeting
Society of Women Writers Inc.
Minutes : General Meeting : Monday 6 th June 2022 : Launceston Library
General
Meeting opened 9.45am
Acknowledgement of custodians of the land, past present and future.
Present – Mary Farr; Ruth Williams; Andrea Sindorf; Kathy Duff; Maria Webster; Laura Sykes; Liz
Dobell; Madeline Colam; Annette Clark; Yvonne Gluyas;
Wendy Laing; Mina Essex; Catherine
Marshall; Janet Berry. Also, our guest speaker Lynne Edmonson, her mother Yvonne and her
friend Anorara.
Apologies – Liz Russell-Arnot, Phillip Archer
Homework – The Rotted Road – some
clever and masterful essays read out by members, some giving
us a laugh, others poignant and moving. The quality of writing continues to improve and
impress. Please look out for some of them in the next Stylus.
Homework for July meet –
‘Family Legends’ Don’t forget, if you can’t attend you may send yours to
the committee, to be read out on your behalf, and submitted to Stylus. (While Liz was unable
to attend, she provided a copy to Yvonne and her poem was
read around the table. Also, Phil
who was unable to attend has sent his ‘Rotted Road’ for Stylus.)
Break/raffle – 2 prizes today. Won by Catherine and Annette.
Guest Speaker: Our Guest Speaker, Yvonne Edmonson, spoke passionately
about her and her
community’s trials during the recent horrendous and catastrophic floods in Lismore, N.S.W.
We thank Yvonne for sharing her observations, memories and her emotions about her
experience. She also shared her work with us,
ranging from paintings through to hand painted
gift cards. She is a member of the Blue Knobs Writer’s Group and kindly gifted us their recently
published anthology titled The Future Divine. It was decided that a swap of member’s stories
would be pursued in the future.
Meeting closed 11.20am. next general meeting Monday July 4 th 2022
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Committee meeting Opened 11.22am
Present – Mary Farr; Ruth Williams; Andrea Sindorf; Kathy Duff; Maria
Webster; Laura Sykes; Liz
Dobell; Madeline Colam; Annette Clark; Yvonne Gluyas; Wendy Laing; Mina Essex; Janet Berry.
Guest speaker Lynne Edmonson, her mother Yvonne and her friend Anorara.
Apologies - Liz Russell-Arnot, Catherine Marshall
Minutes of last meeting – moved and accepted by Ruth seconded by Wendy
Committee reports
President: Ruth preparing documents for archiving, including the recent sub-committee for
Constitution/Rules notes from Ros which she will compile,
and also provide short summary for
Committee’s consideration (as part of proposed welcome package).
Secretary Mary – no outgoing mail. Incoming – Ros Sydes’ new address. All relevant information for
the upcoming AGM is
now being collated and typed ready to send to members after the
August meeting.
Many emails between the President, Membership Officer and the Secretary to finalise
changes and duties relating to the temporary Treasurer position.
Treasurer
shared (Ruth, Mary, Kathy)– Cheque for $82.50 sent to Education Dept for room rental.
$36.00 banked from petty cash (room hire/raffle, jam sales); Receipt noted for $87.00 re
flowers for Ros Sydes. Awaiting bank statements for May 2022.
Membership Officer there are 31 paid members. One new membership payment – Liz Dobell $25.00
A reminder that annual fees $25.00 are due again next month. Please use application forms,
found on the last page of Stylus, or contact us to send/email
you a form.
There are 3 ways to pay –
1. Cheque written out to The Society of Women Writers, Tasmania Inc posted to
Membership Officer Kathy Duff, PO 446 Kings Meadows, 7249 Tasmania
2. Pay direct debit to: Society of Women Writers
Tasmania; Commonwealth Bank of
Australia: BSB 067601; Account number 10168834 Please ensure that your name and the
word membership appear on the deposit line
3. Pay cash at a coming meeting
Facebook Co-Ordinator Janet will place all coming
meeting dates up until December 2022 on the
web/facebook, and publicise the current competition as closing date looms; Yvonne to
provide a ‘meme’ for the facebook page regarding this.
Publicity Officer – Yvonne is looking into
producing updated cards and posters to promote our
SWWT. She also envisages a welcome pack for all new members to receive. She suggested we
compile a tasteful folder where each SWWT member is presented. A photo and a brief ‘blurb’
is to be given one page per member in this folder.
Events Co-Ordinator Wendy reminds us that the Rose Francombe Short Story competition is to close
on 30 th June 2022.
Other Business
Alice Award : Ruth noted that our nomination submission
for Christina Booth (with Wendy and
Ruth) had been received by the host society, Society of Women Writers NSW Inc.; and that
NSW will send out to each society all of the 5 submissions later this month. Wendy spoke of
the need to discuss each
nominee at the next meeting, and arrangements for those members
not present to contribute to our voting slip, which must reach NSW Society at the latest by
August 12. The result will be announced at the gala awards luncheon in Sydney Wednesday 9
November 2022
Events : Yvonne told us about the Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell Tribute concert she is
organizing on September 10 th ; and The Poetry Festival Weekend 1 st and 2 nd October. Please
contact Yvonne for further information on
0413321834.
SWWT Anthology Planning : The sub-committee will hold a meeting soon. As well as our Guest
Speaker’s experience in their Blue Knob anthology, Mena talked on the poetry anthology
‘Beyond the Chocolate Box’ from a
previous Latrobe Chocolate Festival.
Annual General Meeting to be held Monday September 5, 2022. All relevant information
regarding the process of nominations etc will be sent to members one month prior to the
meeting; as well as part of summary
of Rules Ruth will put to the Committee Meeting as part
of welcome package.
Meeting closed : 11.50am
Photo Op : After the meetings a Q&A with Guest Speaker Lynne Edmonson and thanks given by the
Society and photograph session.
Next Committee Meeting : one month prior to AGM
Women Writers of Tasmania
Minutes of May meeting
2022
- General Meeting opened 9.40am
Present Mary Farr; Ruth Williams; Catherine Marshall; Kathy Duff; Wendy
Laing; Yvonne Gluyas; Annette Clark; Madeline Colam; Laura Sykes; Andrea Sindorf; Liz Russell-Arnott; Mena Essex; Liz Dobell
Apologies Erin Eiffe; Maria Webster; Robyn Mathison; Janet Berry; Ros Sydes
Homework – articles on the topic COAL were read out. Apparently, this choice had a few people stumped, (sorry folks!) but all stories were great! Next month (read carefully) is the rotted road, courtesy of Annette’s
terrible diction when reading her entry?!
Anyone not able to attend meetings is encouraged to email/post their contributions through and we can read them out. Many of these stories will go into Wendy’s Stylus/newsy-news newsletters.
Break and raffle – won by Ruth who will bring next month’s prize.
General Business
- Alice Award – Our Tasmanian entrant, Christina Booth, has sent Ruth her updated biography,
and while Ruth wasn’t able to work ‘face-time’, we contacted her by phone on loudspeaker. Ruth deferred to Wendy’s previous expertise on preparing the submission which is due to be sent to Jan Conway in NSW by May 13th .
Last year the Award was postponed due to covid.
- Constitution report – is in abeyance whilst we wait for Ros to return to meetings.
- Anthology – Yvonne will organize a sub-committee meeting soon, to discuss content; cover; publishing
etc
Meeting closed 11.10am
- Extraordinary SWWT committee meeting (present and apologies - all the above)
Meeting opened
11.10am
Held to discuss the recent resignation of Ros Sydes from her positions of Treasurer and Public Officer
- Public Officer – Wendy Laing accepted this position until the next
SWWT AGM. Passed, Ruth Williams; seconded Annette Clark
- Treasurer’s position – will be shared by Ruth Williams and Mary Farr until the next AGM (in September 2022) passed Kathy Duff; seconded Wendy Laing
- Ex treasurer Jane Waite
emailed Mary with a generous offer of help to the new incumbent.
- The Commonwealth Bank has requested a copy of these minutes, signed by committee members.
- Ruth was told by the banks a signed copy of these minutes was needed in order to change
account details.
Extraordinary meeting closed 11.20am
While we were at it – we had time to:-
- Create another position. Yvonne Gluyas nominated as Publicity Officer.
Passed, Ruth Williams; seconded Annette Clark.
- Complete the ‘Favourite Toy’ written exercise which were also great to listen to.
Flowers a unanimous decision was made for Kathy to purchase flowers
for Ros. We all send her our thoughts and best wishes.
Meeting Closed 11.50am
Signed by committee member –
Name
Signature
Signed by committee member –
Name
Signature
MEETING MINUTES
Society of Women Writers of Tasmania
Meeting
held on April 11th 2022
State Library Launceston
General meeting opened 9.40am
Recognition of indigenous owners of
the land
Present – Mary Farr; Madeline Colam; Philip Archer; Yvonne Gluyas; Maria Webster; Janet Berry; Ruth Williams; Catherine Marshall; Laura Sykes; Wendy Laing; Kathy Duff; Andrea Sindorf; Annette Clark;
Liz Dobell
Apologies – Ros Sydes; Jane Waite; Robyn Mathison; Erin Eiffe; Mena Essex; Jacqueline Londsdale Ceurton
Homework– for this month was “Tablecloth”,
which delivered some wonderful stories, both funny and intriguing. Some may appear in the next Stylus. Homework for our May meeting is Coal.
General Business
-
Constitution
– another sub-committee meeting will take place between now and the May meeting. A report will be given then.
-
Anthology – A sub-committee has been established to kick start this project
off. Members are: Ruth Williams; Yvonne Gluyas; Philip Archer; Annette Clark; Andrea Sindorf. Our anthology will consist of stories from members, of 500 words or under. There is no set theme. When the book is produced a price will be placed on it. Meeting
to be held soon.
Raffle won by Maria It raised $16.00, which Mary will give to Ros asap (note too, that the room hire donations were $27.00, which Wendy will give to Ros asap).
Easter
– Thanks very much Andrea for your delicious easter treats to go with morning tea. Yum yum!
General Meeting closed – 10.35am
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Committee
meeting opened – 10.50am
Present – as above (general meeting)
Apologies – as above (general meeting)
Minutes
of last meeting – read and accepted by Philip Archer; 2nded Annette Clark.
No business arising
Reports
-
President –
Christina Booth is still happy to be the SWWT’s applicant for the coming Alice Award. She is to send Ruth an update of her ‘resume’.
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Secretary – after our guest speaker
Toby from Quixotic books spoke, he forwarded us some information, to be passed on to Janet for our facebook/website, and to Ruth as President.
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Treasurer – Ros sent through the latest bank
account figures. They are – Commonwealth Bank account 10168834 balance of $3631.14 as of March 31st: TPT Wealth Investor account 4188850 stands at $2245.79 as of March 31st.
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Events Co-Ordinator – The Rose Frankcombe Short Story competition closes on June 30th 2022. The theme is ‘Joy” and it needs to be 1.500 words or under.
See our facebook page for more info.
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Website/Facebook Co-ordinator Janet will readvertise the short story comp. It was noted that SWWT do not provide space for any private/business paid
adverts, however, we can write about a guest speaker’s business in the course of a speaker report.
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Membership officer currently 30 which includes one new member this month.
Other Business – none
Meeting closed 11.05am.
Foot and Playsted – members walked around the corner to participate in a tour
of the old theatre, which now houses Foot and Playsted printing. Thanks to Ruth for organizing it.
Next meeting – May 2nd 2022 at the State Library Level 2 room 1.
9.30am – 12.00 noon
Society of Women Writers of Tasmania
General meeting
held on 8.3.2022 at the Launceston Library Level 2 Room 1
Meeting opened 9.42am
We recognised
the original/traditional owners of the land
Present Mary Farr; Ruth Williams; Kathy Duff; Mena Essex; Maria Webster; Janet Berry; Andrea Sindorf; Ros Sydes; Annette Clark; Sharon Yaxley; Madeline Colam; Wendy Laing;
Laura Sykes; Yvonne Gluyas; Philip Archer; Liz Russell-Arnot; Jo Saunderson
Apologies Erin Eiffe; Robyn Mathison; Jane Waite
Helen’s poem Our member Helen Brumby
sent a poem for the January meeting titled “Welcome Home”. Mary read it out and apologizes for the month’s delay, Helen.
Homework today’s title was Romance.
Some excellent stories (sad, funny and thought -provoking) were read out, some to appear in the next Stylus. **Don’t forget, if you can’t make it to a meeting, we can always read it out on your behalf.
Next month’s
homework ‘Tablecloth’
Birthday’s - Ruth’s birthday this month, thanks for the delicious cakes and chockies!
Guest Speaker
We
welcomed Tony Wools-Cobb as our guest speaker today.
Tony opened the bookshop ‘Quixotic Books’ just over a year ago, at 109 Brisbane Street, level 1 Launceston (there is a lift). The shop is open from Tuesday to Saturday
between 9.30am and 6.00pm. There is a reading room there for your comfort, and also a meeting room for a very small hire fee.
Tony’s business emerged from his love of books, both fiction and non-fiction, and his realization
that Tasmania lacks a source for unusual, rare or hard to locate books (in-fact there is only one similar service in Australia!). Tony holds many of these on his shelves as well as offering a specialist service to track them down.
Tony
is well versed in many aspects of writing, and holds a number of degrees and diplomas in such areas as archeology, librarianship and creative writing.
His enthusiasm was catching as he spoke to us, and questions followed
covering many related topics. Tony is locally involved with theatre and Yvonne’s poetry group/events too. He joined us in the meeting’s written exercise as well as Ruth’s morning tea!
Please contact
Tony on 0457864495 or info@quixoticbooks.com.au for further information on any of the above. Or call in and view his private/family walking stick collection!
SWWT
thanked him with a small gift and card.
Literary Prize Our member Sharon Yaxley showed us her certificate, received for the Nancy Donkin Literacy Award 2021, nominated by SWWT. Sharon received a ‘highly
commended’ certificate as a children’s author. Sharon also showed us a copy of her latest children’s book, which is now being edited etc. called ‘In Nan’s Garden’. Well done, Sharon.
Raffle
won by Wendy
Alice Award – After a delay due to covid lockdowns etc, this award will go ahead again. We had nominated writer Christina Booth, so will re-enter her for 2022. Entries close in June.
SWWT Constitution update Ros read out comments and recommendations addressing some constitution points, sent from members in response to the invitation to do so in February. The sub-committee will have one more meeting before
our next committee meeting, where final decisions will be noted for approval.
Events Co-ordinator The short story competition for 2022, entitled “Joy”, is now open. Information to be found on the
SWWT website/facebook page, and will appear in the next Stylus edition. Or please contact Wendy on wendylaing02@gmail.com
Wendy is hoping to ‘retire’
from her role, so anyone willing to take it over completely, or join a sort of sub committee to help her out is very welcome to do so. Please let me know, and I’ll liaise with her. mary.farr1949@outlook.com
Written exercise A written exercise followed, where each member gave their neighbour a word. This word formed the inspiration for a ten-minute writing stint. It was amazing how many different styles and topics were produced.
Meeting closed 11.59am
Next meeting Monday 4th April 2022 same place, same time, batman!
Society of Women Writers Tasmania
Minutes of meeting for 7
February 2022
Meeting opened 9.45am
Present Madeline Colam, Annette Clark, Kathy Duff, Liz Russell-Arnot, Ruth Williams, Ros Sydes, Wendy Laing, Andrea Sindorff, Philip Archer, Laura Sykes, Janet Berry,
Maria Webster
Apologies Mary Farr, Jane Waite
Homework members read their contributions (topic – travel) around the table with Wendy gladly accepting these contributions as well as other writings/poems
for Stylus, due out in April.
March homework topic “Romance”
Raffle – Philip won the raffle
General Business
- The work of the SWWT constitution update sub-committee
(Ros, Madeline, Ruth) which met twice during January was discussed, with copies of the suggested changes given to members for a member’s discussion and possible acceptance of changes after March’s General Meeting. Vice President Liz queried the
removal of 25 (i) to (h) as an example of input from the rest of the Society as to suggested changes. A printout of the constitution with amendments has been handed to all our members present today, to peruse and make comment or recommendations at the March
7th meeting. The constitution with agreed changes will then be submitted to the State body for the updated acceptance.
(Madeline to provide Ruth with a memory stick of the constitution with possible changes - to be sent to Secretary,
who will distribute to all other members not present today, via email and post)
- Public Officer discussed quotes from Officeworks as to creating a Company seal; 2 quotes of which the self-inking stamp was decided to be the correct product. Moved
by Wendy, seconded by Ruth that $100.00 be provided for purchase of same.
- Auditing of SWWT books is not required for taxation purposes as the revenue of SWWT does not exceed $250,000.00
General meeting closed around
11.15am
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SWWT committee meeting
Opened 11.16am
Present Madeline Colam; Annette Clark; Kathy Duff; Liz
Russell-Arnot; Ruth Williams; Ros Sydes; Wendy Laing; Andrea Sindorff; Philip Archer; Laura Sykes; Janet Berry; Maria Webster
Apologies Mary Farr, Jane Waite
Previous minutes delayed until next meeting.
Note
– President will compile folder of the year’s agenda/minutes of meetings and other paperwork to bring to each meeting and apologies to SWWT for not having thought of this earlier.
Secretary’s report delayed until
next meeting as absent due to ill health, (so far noted by Secretary to discuss – letter from Robyn Mathison; email from Sharon Yaxley)
Membership report
- Current paid membership 28. One application pending
- discussion
about possibility of generic mailing list of society members used by all who send out mail. Liz advised she does not receive emails from SWWT and asked for members to check if they have her correct email address – nerreman@yahoo.com
- Put your thinking caps on as to how we could create a group email for us all to use.
Competition report
- It was agreed the theme for the next short story competition be “JOY”. The same theme to be
used for the poetry competition.
- Wendy detailed winners of the recent poetry competition of which there were 74 entries. The winning poem was read out to members by Wendy.
- Wendy also outlined the competition responsibilities, and that she
welcomes expressions of interest as to another member taking her role over.
Treasurer’s Report
- CBA account number 10168834 - $3,725.98 as of December 31st 2021
- Deposits - $648.00
- Payments
– 496.45
- TPT Wealth Investor account number 4188850 - $2,243.76 as of December 31st 2021
(Treasurer’s report filed by Secretary)
Web/facebook report
Janet reported that the facebook
page now has 144 followers. She would like more members to share their achievements as writers on the web page.
Please let Janet know of any contributions and send them to her. The web site is simple to use, it is quite old and must be kept up to date.
We should all refer to it, and facebook.
Meeting closed 11.50am
Next Meeting Monday 7th March 2022 same venue.
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Minutes of Meeting : December 6, 2021
Launceston Library, Meeting Room 1
Meeting Opened at 9.45am
Those Attending : Liz
Russell-Arnott, Philomena (Mena) Essex, Yvonne Gluyas, Madeline Colum, Wendy Laing, Andrea Sindorff, Maria Webster, Laura Sykes, Ruth Williams, Phillip Archer, Kathy Duff, Annette Clark, Ros Sydes
Apologies received : Mary
Farr (Annette Clark acted as Secretary in her absence ), Janet Berry, Catherine Marshall, Robyn Mathieson.
Homework : round-the-table readings by:- Mena, Annette, Ruth, Andrea, Maria, Laura, Wendy, Madeline, Yvonne and Phillip.
• Wendy asked for copies of our work for the next issue of Stylus in February. • Homework topic for next meeting : Travel ( even if to the bottom of the garden ! )
Coffee break – purchase of Raffle Tickets.
Raffle was drawn twice; first by Jane, second by Mena with Annette and Maria the respective recipients. Annette to bring the Raffle prize for February’s meeting.
General Business
Discussion
of wording of our Welcome to Country : currently “ We acknowledge the past present and future custodians of the land “ .. Yvonne will email the President with another example.
President mentioned an email from
Arisa Kajiyama, about a Q&A for the New York Film Academy’ Australia's Online Screenwriting Diploma that she had only read after the fact. Discussion ensued that many of these are advertisements for expensive courses.
Annette made the Short List of the current Poetry Competition.
Constitution Amendment Committee: President asked for volunteers to look at the update of the Constitution : Ros, Madeline, Ruth : with Madeline Chairperson.
The committee to meet sometime in January and report back to the February meeting so that the changes can be ratified as an Amendment to the Constitution by the Society. Discussion included Wendy’s advice to the Committee as well as
historical background, Jane’s confirmation that we are a registered non-profit organisation, and Madeline’s suggestion that we create a Mission Statement for the Society. The Amendment to include a clause to clarify Associate
Members status.
Yvonne announced details of the Tasmanian Poetry Competition, March 19th-27th, based around the Grand Chancellor, Launceston; including a Tribute Show featuring artists performing songs by Joni Mitchell and
Leonard Cohen.
Enquiries as to Wendy’s murder mystery series; The Manor. First book of the series has sold out; second book ( as per Stylus ) to be available very early in 2022.
Meeting
Closed at 11.10am to allow easy pack-up, confirmation of the latest COVID19 restrictions, and stroll over to The Plough for End of Year Lunch and Secret Santa.
Society
of Women Writers of Tasmania
Minutes of meeting held 8.11.2021 at Launceston Library Tas
Present Ruth Williams; Ros Sydes; Kathy Duff; Andrea Sindorff; Maria Webster; Laura
Sykes; Madeline Colam; Philip Archer; Wendy Laing; Mary Farr; Yvonne Gluyas; Annette Clark
Apologies Catherine Marshall; Liz Russell-Arnott; Janet Berry; Robyn Mathison
Meeting opened 9.40am
Homework
Lots of homework, eliciting some good discussion about Tasmanian history and the environment.
Homework for next meeting FOOD with a Christmas theme. (Remember, if you can’t attend the meeting you can always ask
someone else to read it out for you. Then whoever wishes can enter it for Stylus).
Cuppa and the raffle, won by Ruth
Written exercise – we were asked to pick the first word that jumped out at us off any piece of writing
we had, then incorporate it into a short, written exercise. Some interesting and amusing stories!
Discussion and news
- Sharon Yaxley-Booth, (who was our guest speaker recently) was recently accepted as a nominee for the
Nancy Donkin Children’s Book Writers Award, which Annette, on behalf of SWWT submitted. Sharon has been given a ‘highly commended’ Certificate. Congratulations Sharon. She will become a regular attendee at our meetings next year.
- Our
President Ruth Williams, has set up a SWWT email address, especially for our correspondence. It is – swwtpresident@iinet.net.au
- The SWWT poetry competition, co-ordinated by Wendy, received 44 entries,
which included 74 poems!! They will now be judged. Three chosen SWWT members will short list them, then the finals and awards will be judged by our Patron, Sally Odgers. Prizes are 1st $100.00; 2nd $50.00; 3rd $20.00 and highly
commended and commended.
- All notifications of competitions from other SWW state orgs. Can be directed to Janet for notification on the web or facebook, without having to passed through committee first. However, it is suggested that discretion
be used!
- Yvonne notified us about the upcoming Grand Final Australian Poetry Slam national final event coming up at the Grand Chancellor hotel on 28th November 2021. Tickets are only $5.00 on trybooking.com817155.
- Madeline has
suggested that when we read out our homework etc we stand to speak, as it is sometimes hard to hear when seated. Good idea!
- Wendy asked that at our February meeting 2022, we organize a sub committee to review and update the SWWT constitution.
- CHRISTMAS LUNCH/MEETING will be held at the Plough Inn, Brisbane St. (opposite the picture theatre). Details to follow. A secret Santa will be held. All welcome.
Meeting closed 11.50am.
Next
meeting December 6th 2021. Meeting at 9.30am – 11.30am then adjourn for lunch to the Plough Inn.
The first meeting for 2022 will be February 2nd at the usual time and place.
Society of Women Writers of Tasmania
Christmas lunch
When - December 6th 2021
Where - The
Plough Inn, Brisbane St. (opposite the Picture Theatre)
Time - to meet for 11.45am
Cost – menu can be found on their website
Bring – a gift to the value of $10.00 for
a Secret Santa draw
RSVP – by November 30th. Email President Ruth Williams on sswtpresident@iinet.net.au