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Board Nomination Form
In accordance with our by-laws, Advisory Board directors must be a current member of The Writers’ Circle of Durham Region. Nominations may only be made by a current member of The Writers’ Circle of Durham Region. Members may nominate up to eight (8) persons for the Advisory Board.
Members may nominate themselves or another person, but they must have the nominee’s permission first. All nominees must be current WCDR members. Also, be sure to include a brief bio (max. 75 words) outlining the nominee’s areas of interest and expertise. For the nomination form WCDR Board of Directors Nomination Form
Nominations to the Advisory Board of The Writers’ Circle of Durham Region must be directed to the Secretary and postmarked no later than May 08, 2010. Nominations may be mailed to P.O. Box 14558, 75 Bayly Street West, Ajax, ON L1S 7K7. Questions may be directed to the Secretary at 905-686-0211 or secretary@wcdr.org
This form may be copied, or additional forms can be obtained from the Secretary.
Please Print:
I nominate ________________________________________ to sit on the Advisory Board for a period of one year.
A list of nominees will be provided at the Annual General Meeting. If possible, please attach a brief bio (max. 75 words) outlining the nominee’s areas of interest or expertise.
Nominated by ________________________________________
Nominee consent has been obtained: _________________ (Yes or No)
Voting will take place at the Annual General Meeting on the second Saturday of June.
For Secretary’s use only:
Membership verified for candidate: _________________
Membership verified for nominator: _________________
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WCDR Membership
Our Purpose
The Writers’ Circle of Durham Region (WCDR) is dedicated to raising the profile of writers of all kinds, and at all levels, by offering a forum through which they can find support, education and networking opportunities.
As a non-profit umbrella organization, WCDR has worked since 1995 to draw together individuals and groups with common interests in promoting the art and skill of writing, fostering literacy, and providing moral support to our members. To find out about the many writing-related activities WCDR offers, explore this website. We encourage you also to attend a breakfast meeting or two to experience first-hand the excitement generated when like-minded individuals gather to share their passion for writing.
Membership
New members are always welcome, including those who are just starting to explore their interest in writing. Current members include novices, award-winning and published writers and poets, editors, illustrators and songwriters.
Benefits of membership include:
- a subscription to our bi-monthly newsletter, The Word Weaver (either printed or electronically readable with
Adobe Acrobot Reader) - a directory of our members
- forums to promote published work
- networking with writers, agents, publishers
- discounts at all WCDR sponsored workshops
- discounts for monthly breakfast meetings
- opportunities to contribute to The Word Weaver newsletter
- opportunities to gain experience on writing-related committees (e.g. judging contests, staging literary festivals, participating in special workshops and programs or contributing to the WCDR website.
| Annual Membership: | $50.00 | |
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| Student Membership Fee: | $15.00 | |
| Word Weaver Subscription Only/Hard copy (Non-members): | $20.00 | |
| Word Weaver Hard Copy (Members): | $12.00 | |
| Prorated renewal: | $1.00 | Set the quantity to the number of dollars owed |
Or send a cheque to
The Writers’ Circle of Durham Region
Bayly Postal Outlet
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P.O. Box 14558
75 Bayly Street West
Ajax, ON L1S 7K7
905-686-0211
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Volunteering: If you’re interested in helping out, we need you! Whether you can donate a few hours here or there, be a part of a contest or event, or even lend a hand at a breakfast, we’d be happy to hear about it here or send us an e-mail.
Board nominations: Thinking of joining the WCDR board? It’s work, but it’s also a fun, supportive environment and a terrific way to network with other writers and learn about how WCDR works behind the scenes.
Suggestion Box: This is our virtual suggestion box. We’d love to hear your ideas!
If this is a new application or information has changed, click the Send Application button. For a simple renewal, the PayPal payment is all that is needed.
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Founder's Message
A message from Marjorie Green, original president and founding member of The Writers’ Circle of Durham Region
In founding this support organization, we recognized the paradox that exists for most writers: writing, by its nature, is a solitary pursuit, and yet we must function in the real world, where we can polish our craft and learn from others.
Within weeks of our founding in 1995, we heard from more than 500 writers in our region alone who were willing to admit they could use a little help. And so the fun began. Our willingness to invite ideas for workshops, encourage pilot programs, work on behalf of literacy and partner with other community groups has resulted in our becoming a unique and vibrant organization.
Throughout this site, you will find information on the many groups, programs and events we are proud to be part of. In addition to our workshops, we offer regular monthly breakfast meetings for networking and speakers, small writers’ circles, contests and judging, a bi-monthly newsletter for members and subscribers, and of course, this information-packed website.
And best of all, we welcome anyone! You need not reside in Durham Region to belong to WCDR.
Marjorie Green
Past President
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Member of the Year
WCDR sometimes awards a “Member of the Year.” The recipient receives flowers, a certificate and membership paid for the next year.
Winners:
- 2008 – Rich Helms
- 2007 – Kevin Craig
- 2006 – Rosalyn Cronin
- 2005 – Deb Rankine
- 2004 – Dorothea Helms
- 2003 – Nancy del Col
- 2002 – Sandra Metselaar
- 2001 – Dorothy Sjoholm
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