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A Common Wealth of Poetry The newsletter of The Poetry Society of Virginia May 2009 www.PoetrySocietyOfVirginia.org Email address: PoetryInVA@aol.com ________________________________________________ From our President Greetings, and Best Wishes to everyone! One of our Big Annual Events has just been completed, and another is coming this month! If you miss this year’s Poetry Festival, you’ll truly regret it. If you haven’t made your reservations, I strongly recommend that you do so right away. We have some wonderful programs planned, and some important decisions to make at the Annual Meeting! The Featured Poets, Tim Lewis and Luisa Igloria, have wonderful new work for us to hear. I’m looking forward eagerly to their presentations. Ron Smith’s and Henry Hart’s seminars, and workshops from new presenters will provide a fresh look at some of our ideas about writing poetry. I’ll also have the honor of providing a workshop this year. I’m especially eager to see the Theater Event prepared by Bob Arthur. Anyone who had the privilege of seeing “A Chesapeake Celebration” knows what Bob is capable of delivering, using the best work from his own repertoire and those of other poets. Don’t know about you, but I can’t wait! As usual, the Annual Meeting will include election of officers for the next year, and we have a recommendation for a dues increase, applicable to Life Membership. This is the only category in which dues have not been increased. We shall also need to address the choice of a Virginia poet as reader/award winner for the Ellen Anderson Reading. The consensus at the Executive Committee meeting was that the membership be involved in the choice of the reader. Therefore, put on your thinking cap and be ready to provide your nomination for a Virginia poet to receive this honor. All nominations by members will be taken into account, in the final decision. On a personal note, I should like to thank you once again for the faith you have shown in me, and for the tremendous honor and privilege of being able to serve as your president for another year. I am greatly encouraged by the enthusiasm and cooperation that has been demonstrated by our members, in encouraging and promoting the art and pleasure of poetry. Thanks to all the wonderful poets who have graced our meetings with your amazing work, whether as presenters or in open readings. Thanks to all the “audience” members who do not choose to write poetry, but whose enjoyment and encouragement make writing worthwhile. Thanks to the Executive Committee, who have worked so hard to keep our plans, dreams and projects on an even keel, especially in the face of the nation’s financial condition. Thanks to the contest sponsors, who support our best-known effort. Thanks to all the committee members, who make things happen in order and on time, with repeatedly great results. God bless you all. Thanks, especially, to Ed Lull, who has served as our Festival Chair for the past ten years, and now expects to “retire” from that position. You and your committee have done so much for us, Ed. You’ll be a hard act to follow, and we’ll never forget your wonderful vision and skill in providing us with a magnificent event. Good luck and blessings to everyone. I’m looking forward to seeing you at the Festival! Patsy Anne Bickerstaff ________________________________________________ Virginia Poetry Festival The Sign-Up Date for this year’s festival is rapidly approaching (May 8). Do not let this program pass you by. Super seminars and workshops fill the days, and the Friday Banquet, and Bob Arthur’s Saturday Evening production: Roses So Red and Lilies So Fair make the evening quite special. This is Ed Lull’s tenth and final year of hosting the festival; Don’t Miss It! FUTURE MEETINGS Southeast Region will meet Sept. 12. Please note change to second Sat’day. Deadline for newsletter: 8/23 ________________________________________________ From Membership Chair Stu Nottingham Change in Dues Notices Beginning in March 2009, I will send first and second dues notices by email to those members for whom we have an email address. Those members who do not respond to the second notice will be notified by post card that their membership has expired. This change will save money for other programs. Members for whom we do not have an email address on file will receive dues notices by post card. In addition they may note the expiration date of their membership on the mailing label of their newsletter and send in dues early. $35 for one year, $ 50 for two and $65 for three. ________________________________________________ Poem by Member Dawn Michal Mahgerefteh Early morning mist tingles the reddening skies in the horizon, whirls laden clouds into a patch of clear-blue, settles on dawn-tinted roses spilled over fences and wall gardens, ‘til the wilting heat of mid- summer reels the rooster’s call. ________________________________________________ Election of Officers At the business meeting to be held during the festival in Williamsburg we will vote on the following elective officers: President Patsy Anne Bickerstaff Vice President, Central Maria Butler Vice President, Eastern Nancy Powell Vice President, Northern Jack Underhill Vice President, So.Eastern Pete Freas Vice President, Western Dave Partie Treasurer Peg Crews ________________________________________________ News About Members Davi Walders, a member from Chevy Chase, MD, submitted a poem to the Stevens competition for poems about World War Two women’s resistance. Her submission was one of six Manuscripts of Merit. ________________________________________________ Chapbook Competition The Alabama State Poetry Society is accepting submissions for the Annual John and Miriam Morris Memorial Chapbook Competition. Deadline is May 31. Winner receives $100 and 50 copies of his/her winning chapbook. Poems may be previously published if poet retains all rights. Send 20-24 total pages of poetry, (poems may be longer than a page, but total page count must be 20-24) with two (2) title pages: one with author identification, and one with NO author identification. Please send manuscript with a $15 reading fee to: Jerri Hardesty 1830 Marvel Road Brierfield, AL 35035 ________________________________________________ "The Poet's Domain," volume 25 - Call for submissions Deadline: May 31, 2009 Please go to www.livewirepress.net or www.livewirepress.wordpress.com for current theme and submissions guidelines. More information or questions? Contact Pat Adler - padler@cstone.net ________________________________________________ Poetry Society of Virginia Schedule Annual Poetry Festival - 2009 Williamsburg Event # Time Event Venue Friday - May 15, 2009 15-0 10:00am-10:30am Registration A 15-1 10:30am-11:45am Poetry Workshop - Hermine Pinson A 15-2 11:45am-1:00pm Lunch A 15-3 1:00pm-2:15pm Poetry Workshop – Marjorie Maddox A 15-4 2:30pm-3:30pm Featured Poet - Tim Lewis A 15-5 3:45pm-5:00pm Poetry Workshop - Rei Berroa A 15-6 6:30pm-9:00pm Welcome Banquet and Open Reading B Saturday - May 16, 2009 16-1 10:00am-11:00am Open Reading A 16-2 11:15am-11:45am Annual PSV Meeting and Elections A 16-3 11:45am-1:00pm Lunch A 16-4 1:00pm-2:00pm Featured Poet - Luisa Igloria A 16-5 2:15pm-3:30pm Poetry Seminar - Ron Smith A 16-6 3:45pm-5:00pm Poetry Workshop - Patsy Anne Bickerstaff A 16-7 7:00pm-9:00pm Theater Event - Robert Arthur C Sunday - May 17, 2009 17-1 10:00am-12:00noon Poetry Seminar - Henry Hart D 17-2 1:00pm-3:00pm Poetry-From-Art Workshop E Venues A = James City County Library, Kitzinger Community Room, 7700 Croaker Rd., Norge B = Ford’s Colony Country Club Garden Pavilion, Ford’s Colony Dr., Williamsburg C = Williamsburg Library Theater, 515 Scotland St., Williamsburg D = Williamsburg Library, Schell Community Room, 515 Scotland St., Williamsburg E = Muscarelle Museum of Art, The College of William & Mary, Jamestown Rd., Wmsbrg Directions: Venue A: Take I-64 towards Williamsburg Take Exit 231A (puts you on Croaker Rd. heading toward Norge) Go approximately ½ mile; Library is on your left. Questions: Contact Ed Lull, (757)258-5582, ewlull@verizon.net 6 ________________________________________________ Poetry Society of Virginia Virginia Poetry Festival SIGN-UP FORM---Please Fill in All Blanks Event # Time Event Cost Number $ Friday - May 15, 2009 15-1 10:30am Poetry Workshop - Hermine Pinson 0 _____ 15-2 11:45am Lunch $12 _____ _____ 15-3 1:00pm Poetry Workshop - Marjorie Maddox 0 _____ 15-4 2:30pm Featured Poet - Tim Lewis 0 _____ 15-5 3:45pm Poetry Workshop - Rei Berroa 0 _____ 15-6 6:30pm Banquet and Open Reading $27 _____ _____ Saturday - May 16, 2009 16-1 10:00am Open Reading 0 _____ 16-2 11:15am Annual PSV Meeting and Elections 0 _____ 16-3 11:45am Lunch $12 _____ _____ 16-4 1:00pm Featured Poet - Luisa Igloria 0 _____ 16-5 2:15pm Poetry Seminar - Ron Smith 0 _____ 16-6 3:45pm Poetry Workshop - Patsy Bickerstaff 0 _____ 16-7 7:00pm Theater Event - Musical, Bob Arthur $15 _____ _____ Sunday - May 17, 2009 17-1 10:00am Poetry Seminar - Henry Hart 0 _____ 17-2 1:00pm Ekphrastic Event - Muscarelle Museum 0 _____ _____ Registration (All Attendees Must Register) $35 _____ _____ TOTAL # _____ $ _____ Completed Forms and Payment Must be Mailed by: MAY 8, 2009 Make check to Poetry Society of Virginia and mail to Ed Lull, 100 N. Berwick, Williamsburg VA 23188-6459 PLEASE FILL IN ALL BLANKS ABOVE NAME(S):____________________________________________________ PHONE:_____________________ email:_______________________ Questions: Contact Ed Lull, (757)258-5582, ewlull@verizon.net FRIDAY LUNCH CHOICES: (F1)Grilled Reuben Sandwich, (F2) Grilled Breast of Chicken Sand, (F3) Patty Melt (Beefburger with cheese), (F4) Triple Deck Club Sand., (F5) Greco Salad (meatless) SATURDAY LUNCH CHOICES: (S1) Classic Philly Cheese Steak Sand., (FS2) Grilled Tuna Steak sand., (S3) Candle Light Burger, (S4) B.L.T., (S5) Pasta and Vegetables (meatless) PLEASE CIRCLE YOUR CHOICES AND INCLUDE PAYMENT AS ABOVE. |
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