Scribblers of Brevard
23 Feb 2008
Roberta Womack, our fearless VP with quaking knees, took charge of our meeting at 10:00 a.m. She welcomed our members, noting that she didn’t see anyone new.
Leila read the minutes from the previous meeting, which had been recorded by Nancy Clark. After reading in the minutes of our intent to participate in the Brevard Libraries event on March 1, Leila stopped to explain that as we had not registered in time, we would not be doing that. The minutes were accepted as read.
Scott reported $4,525.60 currently in the bank. Treasurer’s report was accepted as stated. He also assured us he is compiling the membership roster.
Jean Pastula mentioned that her book is in stores, and the only way she gets copies is to buy like anyone else.
Hal Gold mentioned the timing of our annual “free” lunch (club-paid), with the desire that we might switch the season so that our “snowbirds” could attend. A motion was made that we move this luncheon from mid-summer to April, and was voted in.
Edith said we need a membership campaign. Frank mentioned that free ads for the clubs in the newspaper were not dependable. Bette suggested we contact the little community papers, Roberta suggested we put posters in libraries, etc. Of course, these suggestions led to conjectures as to who would do what. I don’t know if anyone committed to doing anything.
Gus Venegas pointed out that sales of the current Driftwood had dropped drastically, and suggested that we drop the price to $5.00. So we did.
On the same subject, Jean said the boutiques were not doing anything with the Driftwood either, and she will check on status.
Laurel Pritchett Washam announced the publication of a book of poetry entitled “Politically Incorrect.” We were glad to see this multi-talented writer, artist, and singer back in our midst.
Roberta announced the following readers:
Carolyn Newby read “Doing Lunch in D.C.,” “Portrait of an Aging Artist,” and “Come January.”
Maurice Rieff read “Oh for the Treasures of the Learned Mind,” “Sounds of Love,” and “Quintessential Breakfast.”
Laurel read from her book “He Sits,” “Bend Down to Me and Whisper,” and “American Flags Being Burned.”
Edith read something her daughter had written, entitled “Don’t Peak, Don’t Try On.”
Toni DiRocco read “My Day,” and “I’ve Been Given my Walking Papers.”
Bette Kopenhafer read a story entitled “Ed Smith,” which she was concerned should be broken into two stories.
Frank Cona gave us an idea of “What a Billion Is.”
Roberta listed readers for next time, and adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Leila Harber
Secretary Substitute