National Board Meeting
The National Executive Board met at the Pen Arts Building on Saturday, January 21, 2012. Click here for the minutes from this meeting.
NLAPW Partners with Women in History Project
Washington, D.C. January, 2012
The National League of American Pen Women, Inc. has partnered with the National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) to “affirm the value of knowing women’s history, illuminate the role of women in transforming society and encourage all people, women and men, to participate in democratic dialogue about the future of women.” The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM), founded in 1996, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and celebrating the diverse historic contributions of women, and integrating this rich heritage fully into our nation’s history. NWHM is a 501(c)(3) organization. NLAPW’s outreach committee is exploring options for programs and projects which may be of service to the museum. Please contact Anna DiBella, outreach chair, for more information.
Freedoms Foundation National Award
Anne Hoiberg, La Jolla Branch, CA, will be the recipient of a Freedoms Foundation National Award for her excellent article, Women’s Struggle for the Right to Vote which appeared in the Union Tribune. She was also inducted into the The San Diego County Women’s Hall of Fame in January. Click here to read the article.
5th Vice President Approved
Barbara C. Thompson, Corresponding Secretary for the National Executive Board, announces on behalf of President Sharyn G. Bowman, the appointment and National Executive Board approval of Sandra Gartner as 5th Vice President.
Bylaws Updates
Proposed amendments to the Bylaws, approved by the National Executive Board, will be voted on by the membership at the business meeting of the NLAPW Biennial Convention, April, 2012, in Washington, D.C. Now is your chance to study the proposed amendments. Click here to see the amendments and the rationale for the changes.
Biennial Advertising Opportunities
We are now taking advertising requests for the 2012 Biennial Program. Two lines start at just $10. Even if you are not attending the biennial, you can support the NLAPW by taking out an ad in the program. The Biennial programs reach a valuable, targeted audience in the Arts community! Use the registration form to select the size of your ad and mail in your ad copy. Or, after paying, you can submit your copy electronically. E-mail your text or camera ready art to Contact.
Please CC Trish Wootten at trish.wootten@gmail.com with Subject line: Pub 2012 Program AD.
Vendor Tables
We have a limited number of vendor tables available at the Biennial. Cost is $40 for 1/2 table and $75 for full table. Consider sharing a table with friends! Contact Cathy Rayburn, 1030 Pinetree Lane #2, Harbour Beach FL, 32937, or Email
for more information.
Biennial Shipping Info
If you have items to ship for the 2012 Biennial, you may ship them to the Pen Arts Building, 1300 17th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036-1973. However, you are responsible for transporting bulky or heavy items from the building or your home/studio to the convention location.
Call for Donations
We need door prizes, items for favor bags and silent auction donations. Please let us know if you’ve any possibilities to throw in. Contact Favors Chair, Prue Carrico for details: Email Favors Chair, or Silent Auction Co-Chairs, Marjorie Mankin, Gail Ferguson, and Judy Woods-Knight: Email Silent Auction Chairs.
