November 1, 2025

NLAPW—Denver Branch

November 1, 2025 Minutes

  1. Linda Volin called the meeting to order at 9:35 am.
  2. Members present: Risa Waldt, Linda Volin, Rachel Seekamp, Diane Chambers, Eleanor Binnings, Sue Luxa, Karen Gladstone, and Kelly Ann Compton
  3. No guests were present.
  4. Inspirational Reading: Risa read from “Meditations for Two” by Dominic Barbier and Keron Paillas.
  5. The Minutes were approved as written.
  6. The current balance of our treasury is $120.16.
  7. Committee Reports:
    1. Membership—Diane reported that she has met people who showed interested in Pen Women. Other than that, there is nothing new to report.
    2. Zoom—Kelly Ann stated that Zoom is going well.
    3. Web Mistress—
      1. Carol Ehrlich’s information has been put into the memorial section of the website.
      2. The calendar and minutes are up-to-date.
      3. The website has no serious issues at this time.
    4. Critique Group—Eleanor shared that we have room to add a couple more people to the critique group. We meet every other Friday from 4:30-6-30.
    5. Historian—Sue had nothing new to report at this time.
  8. Old News:
    1. The Windcrest Craft Fair will be from 10:00-1:30. Sue sent driving directions to those who will be participating. The craft fair will be held at the Longs Ridge and Mt. Rosa Court building. Sue will meet people at the door.
    2. Publicity for our Denver Branch—Karen suggested sending information on our branch to Westword, Sue suggested Prime News. Karen also suggested the publication Front Porch.
    3. The Windsor Gardens Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 13 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm, and from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday, November 14. The fair will take place in the Colorado Room, upstairs above the auditorium.
    4. Programs—
      1. Today—Savannah Gilbo on editing that messy first draft
      2. December—A recorded program TBD
      3. Other suggestions included: Risa on Famous Works of Art, a story chain, talking Grammar (using prerecorded links), journaling, Impressionists’ paintings. We could get on Jacob Janus list to get recorded programs.
      4. Rachel will put together possible programs for us.
  9. National Updates:
    1. The biennial will be held in Washington D.C., April 24-26, 2026. Early registration is currently available.
    2. The Pen Woman is seeking stories of 600 words. Authors are to include a short bio.
    3. Book reviewers for The Pen Woman are needed
  10. Announcements:
    1. Risa, who is a part of the Arizona watercolor organization was accepted into their winter show. She won the president’s award.
    2. Risa offered to do a watercolor presentation in the future.
  11. The meeting was adjourned at 10:21 am.

Following the business meeting, Savanna Gilbo presented a program on “Editing Your Messy First Draft.”

Respectfully submitted,

Kelly Ann Compton.

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