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LATEST NEWS
At the Sunshine Coast Literary Association AGM held in September 2008, a new committe was elected. They include:
President: Pam Hardgrave
Vice President: Ian Laver
Treasurer, Membership and Publicity Officer: Fay McKinnon
and Secretary and Grants Officer: Coral Sturgess
The meeting acknowledged the work of the previous committee and in particular founding president Tom Hampstead who resigned in August due to ill health. The committee also dedicated themselves to following the Sunshine Coast Literary Association's mission:
To Nurture, Encourage and Develop writers and readers on the Sunshine Coast.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
The Sunshine Coast Literary Association have several events being planned for the following year so watch this space or if you would like to be one of the first to know, sign up for the monthly e-newsletter by sending an email with SCLA subscribe to Michelle Smytheman which also contains other news and events for those interested in the literary arts.
EVENT: FRONT WRITE UP
Performance and Open Mic Night
Don't just talk about it, do it! Poetry, Prose, Plays
WHEN: Tuesday 7 October 2008 (and every 1st Tuesday in the month)
TIME: 7 - 9pm
WHERE: Rivers Cafe, Cnr 2nd Ave & The Esplanade, Cotton Tree
COST: Free to members
RSVP: Just turn up
MORE INFO: Email Margaret Shaw or phone her on 54791210.
EVENT: FRONT WRITE UP
Performance and Open Mic Night
Don't just talk about it, do it! Poetry, Prose, Plays
WHEN: Tuesday 4 November 2008 (and every 1st Tuesday in the month)
TIME: 7 - 9pm
WHERE: Rivers Cafe, Cnr 2nd Ave & The Esplanade, Cotton Tree
COST: Free to members
RSVP: Just turn up
MORE INFO: Email Margaret Shaw or phone her on 54791210.
EVENT: Meet the Authors
A social gathering to hear local writers, Dr Christine Williams and Betty
Birkskys talk about their research and books, to meet people and
network.
WHEN: Saturday 8 November 2008
TIME: 2 - 4 pm
WHERE: Hyatt Readers’ Retreat, Hyatt Regency, Mt Coolum
(Park in parking area, walk to reception, wait for courtesy pick-up bus)
COST: $5 per person for members
RSVP: Bookings essential as numbers are limited.
MORE INFO: Email Pam Hardgrave or phone her on 54 716 739.
Events Planned for 2009
Dates, venues and charges to be confirmed soon
WRITING COMPETITION – Short stories and poems.
Start writing – this will be early in the New Year.
FUTURE WORKSHOPS:
CREATING THE SHORT STORY: Pam Hardgrave; Two Sessions in February
WRITING NON-FICTION: Dr Christine Williams; April
FAMILY HISTORY: Bronwyn Cozens; May
TRAVEL WRITING: Bronwyn Cozens; June
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