CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2011
CONDUCTED BY THE SWWV
Last updated 27/01/2012
At
the end of each year the President along with her committee members work hard to
prepare a program
of interesting and motivational speakers, readings and workshops for the benefit of
SWWV members.
We hope that 2012 is just as exciting and full of opportunities for all members.
Remember, everyone is welcome to contribute ideas. You don’t have to be on the committee, you just have to be interested!
MEETING DATES FOR 2012
Meetings
are held at The Wheeler Centre (4th floor).
176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. usually on the
fourth Friday of the month but there are some exceptions so check the calendar
dates below.
You
will notice this year that some meetings are to be held at Ross House due to a
clash of bookings at the Wheeler Centre. Details of location will be available
closer to the dates. Where the location is not stated, our meetings will be at
the Wheeler Centre.
24 February
Sharing:
What did you write over the holiday break?
Bring along a piece of writing that you wrote during December/January. No more than
500 words or 50 lines of poetry.
OR
What did you read that you think would interest fellow writers?
Take five minutes to tell us what you read and why you want to share it with fellow writers.
TEN MINUTES IN THE SPOTLIGHT
This will introduce a new segment to our meetings. We are inviting one member per meeting to
spend ten minutes telling us about her writing and what she is currently working on. This meeting,
Sandra Topp who is relatively new to writing, will share her experiences with us.
Sandra Topp
23 March (at Ross House)
Guest speaker: Kristen Henry on Writing Poetry (to be confirmed)
Ten Minutes in the Spotlight: Volunteer needed.
27 April
Guest speakers on publishing
Ten Minutes in the Spotlight: Volunteer needed.
25 May (at Ross House)
Presentation of the Kathryn Purnell Poetry Prize and reading of the winning
entries
Ten Minutes in the Spotlight: Volunteer needed.
22 June
Margaret Hazzard Award winners announced
Sue Braint to speak on Macbeth. (To be confirmed)
Sue Braint
Ten Minutes in the Spotlight: Volunteer needed.
27 July
Errol Broome will speak on writing for children
Errol Broome
Ten Minutes in the Spotlight: Volunteer needed.
24 August (at Ross House)
AGM
BRAINSTORMING ideas for future programs, workshops and meetings
Ten Minutes in the Spotlight: Volunteer needed.
28 September
Reading and critiquing our work. Bring along a short piece of writing
(maximum 500 words).
Ten Minutes in the Spotlight: Volunteer needed.
26 October
Dianna Laurenson to speak on writing non-fiction. (To be confirmed)
Ten Minutes in the Spotlight: Volunteer needed.
23 November
Our final meeting for the year, presentation of the Christmas competition awards
and a buffet lunch
DIRECTIONS TO GET TO THE WHEELER CENTRE
The nearest station is Melbourne
Central.
When you come up from there, the State Library is right opposite.
Little Lonsdale Street is on the southern side of the Library and
the Wheeler Centre is located a short way along the side of the library on the
left.
Access is gained via steps or a ramp.
At the main doorway push the button on the wall for the glass doors to open.
Crossing the main foyer there is a reception desk straight ahead. To the right
and further back is the lift.
In the lift press the button for 4th floor. (The reception area is on the 2nd
floor, which is not obvious at this stage
as renovations are incomplete.) At the 4th floor the lift doors open straight
into our meeting room.
This is a quiet and spacious area with plenty of tables and chairs.
Tea and coffee will be available and bring your lunch. See you there!!
