At left, see the terra cotta sculpture created by PAMELA RAINTREE which will serve as traveling trophy for our monthly MEMBERS-ONLY MINI-CONTEST. Thanks to MARCY SIMMONS for the photo! BECKY HAIGLER got to take home THE MUSE figure for "Summer Dress," her entry in the August contest themed "Summer in Shreveport / Bossier."
Several members turned in flash fiction entries for the September contest. The winner, announced at the October meeting, will take home THE MUSE next.
BONNIE McEWAN presented the next assignment--a nature haiku (include a seasonal cue) of three lines, with 17 or fewer syllables but not limited to the old 5-7-5 format. Bonnie shared several websites, including wikipedia, where writers not familiar with modern English haiku can find information. Since haiku are not titled, include the first line of the poem on the entry coversheet--no personal info on the poem itself.
We welcomed visitor/new member CHERYL FLOYD. Treasurer DAVE HICKS distributed the updated roster and gave the Treasurer's report. Meeting minutes for July and August were distributed online prior to the meeting and future treasury reports will be shared the same way, with opportunities for questions or corrections in the meeting time.
FLASH WRITING topics were presented by BECKY HAIGLER and an entertaining variety of work was shared after the writing time. Contact Becky to volunteer to prepare FLASH WRITING topics for October.
MAKING A MARK pens were distributed to members who entered the Members-Only contest and/or had submitted work for publication since the last meeting.
The meeting concluded with ROUND ROBIN READING, after which several members enjoyed continued conversation with lunch at the Boomtown Buffet.
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