Society of Women Writers, Tasmania, Inc

The next meeting of the Society of Women Writers, Tasmania, Inc. is October 1, 2018, Level 2, Room 1, Launceston Linc. Gold coin donation. Tea and coffee available. 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. All welcome.

Bring along your homework: Spring is in The Air - short story to 750 words, or a poem to 40 lines

Warm congratulations to Sally Odgers, recipient of the perpetual Alice Award trophy, 2018, presented by the Society of Women Writers, Victoria.

The Society is very pleased to announce Mary Farr has been elected SWWT President for 2018-2019. Mary had previously been our conscientious secretary, a demanding role but one that was approached by her with thought and diligence. Thank you on both counts, Mary.

It is with sincere thanks we acknowledge the tremendous generosity of Wendy Laing. Wendy has met much of life's adversity with a disarming smile and incredible stoicism. In 2017 she, for the second time, took on the role of SWWT President.  In her cool manner, she has kept the meetings focussed and intrigued by the various exercises and writing information she brought along to share each month. Having previously served as Minutes Secretary, Wendy has now accepted the position of Secretary - and continues as editor of Stylus. Thank you for your dedication, Wendy.

Congratulations also go to the hard-working SWWT Executive and committee for their generosity of spirit as they step forward in the various roles required to make a Society run efficiently: President Mary Farr; Vice President Robyn Mathison; Treasurer Anne Wilde (with assistance from Ros Sydes); Secretary Wendy Laing; Membership Officer Ros Sydes; Website and Facebook administrator Rose Frankcombe; Committee Members Yvonne Gluyas, Eileen Litherland; Magazine Editors - Coffee Break, Robyn Mathison, eWings, Anne Wilde.

The SWWT Annual Short Story Award 2018 has now closed.

The Robyn Mathison Annual Poetry Prize 2018 has been launched. See details below.

Anne Wilde is looking for any member poets to come join eWings, SWWT's electronic poetry magazine.  Contact Anne at: ludicke156@gmail.com

The Tamar Valley Writers' Festival begins on September 14 to 16. For more information: www.tamarvalleywritersfestival.com.au

 The 2018 Tasmanian Poetry Festival events will be held in St Ailbe's Hall, Launceston on October 5 to 7. Monetary prizes. Tap Tasmanian Poetry Festival into Facebook and see more details. Otherwise, contacy Yvonne at: yvonnegluyas@gmail.com

           The competition is open to all poets (see Rules set out below).

FIRST PRIZE:   $200.00

SECOND PRIZE:   $50.00

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Theme: Freedom

CLOSING DATE: 30^th November 2018

For further information email the Competition Secretary at:

wendylaing02@gmail.com

RULES:

This competition is for original, previously unpublished poetry.

Entries close on the 30^th November 2018

Entry fee: $10.00 for up to two entries

Theme: Freedom

Line Count:  Up to 40 lines in length

Type on A4 paper with 1.5 spacing, using 12 pt. Arial or

Times Fonts.

Use a separate sheet with the title of the poem, line count, and your contact details, (name, address, email, and telephone number.)

Do not put your personal details on the story only the title.

Email your entry/s as an attachment) to:

wendylaing02@gmail.com

In the subject line, please put RM Poetry Prize.

Pay your $10 entry fee directly into the SWWT bank account (see below for details).

Bank Account Name: Society of Women Writers, Tasmania, Inc.

Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia

BSB: 067 601

Account No.: 10168834

Very Important:

Please ensure that your name and the words RM appear in the deposit line. 

Sally Odgers won the Chocolate Poetry Competition at the Chocolate Winterfest in Latrobe on Sunday, 12th August.  Congratulations, Sally.

Hello everyone,
It’s membership renewal time again!
Thank you for your support during the last year!
NOW is the time to renew your membership for 2018-19, starting July 1st.  
Please note that those who paid at the June meeting do not need to pay again.
 
Membership fees are still $25. You can pay your membership at our monthly meetings, or contact our Membership Officer, Mrs Ros Sydes by either phoning 6343 0943 or email rsy59995@bigpond.net.au for more information. You can also pay by direct deposit into the following account:

Bank Account Name: Society of Women Writers, Tasmania, Inc.

Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia

BSB: 067 601

Account No.:10168834

IMPORTANT: Mark your deposit as either MEMBER RENEWAL - or for new membership application payments, NEW MEMBER.

Scroll down for meeting details and SWWT's Annual Short Story Writing Competition

Bye for now,
Wendy

Scroll down to see the list of winning entrants in the 2017 Margot Manchester Memorial Short Story Award and the Robyn Mathison Annual Poetry Prize.

For a copy of the Application for Membership or a Membership Renewal form, contact the Membership Officer at: rsy59995@bigpond.net.au

Please note: The membership fee is now $25.00 per annum

The Society of Women Writers, Tasmania Inc. congratulates all entrants who participated in the 2017 Margot Manchester Memorial Short Story Award and the Robyn Mathison Annual Poetry Prize.

Margot Manchester Memorial Short Story Award 

1st Place: Send Me Home, My Friends by Freya Cox, Kingston TAS

2nd Place: Letter to Theo van Gogh by Michelle Collins, Glen Iris VIC

Highly Commended: Conversations with an Outhouse by Graham McDonald, Denmark, WA

Robyn Mathison Annual Poetry Prize 

1st Place: Venice by Marion Pym Schaare, Brisbane QLD

2nd Place: The Shore that Shelters my Children by Damon O'Brien, Wynnum QLD

Highly Commended: Kokoda Trek by Janice Williams, Stawell VIC

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