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+++members are reminded that fresh contributions of work are needed for the website. Let's try and keep it interesting, visitors want to see that we're working+++

I have taken over the hosting of our website since December and try to keep it update.

Thank you, Graham, for creating the design and the hosting for many years.

All members are reminded that fresh contributions are needed.

Peter

And a Happy New Year


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Pen&Ink on Facebook


Members can now join us on Facebook at this link:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/PenInk-Kiltimagh-Writers/130781330321374?v=wall



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PEN & INK, KILTIMAGH  - PRACTICES AND GUIDELINES


 

1. Pen & Ink is a working writing group designed to help encourage, improve and maintain the writing skills  of local creative writers.

 

2. Meetings and occasional workshops are normally held in the Kiltimagh area on two evenings per month. A small fee is paid by each individual attending to help cover expenses such as rent of the venue. The quorum for ordinary meetings and workshops will be three. Meetings usually last for one and a half to two hours. The Chairperson normally chairs a meeting or, in absentia, appoints some other member to take her/his place.

 

3. Although meetings and workshops are intended for adults (18 years and over), young people aged 16 and above are welcome providing they have the permission of a parent or guardian to attend. Parents and guardians should be aware that topics of an adult nature may occasionally be presented to the group for critique.

 

4. Writers are expected to read aloud excerpts from writing they are currently working on.  Such readings are then subject to comment and critique by the remainder of the group.  Writers should be aware that there is a maximum time-limit of ten minutes for oral contributions. Writers who feel they may require more time should provide copies of their work via email prior to a meeting, or by hard copy on the night

 

5. It is expected that each reading or presentation of work is followed by discussion and comments by the group. The objective must always be one of mutual support and respect for the work of others. Suggestions are offered with the clear understanding that the writer ultimately decides what will work in his or her piece.

 

6. As a writing group, we recognise that difficult or painful memories can often be artistically expressed through writing. It is the responsibility of each member to safeguard their own well-being and either absent themselves for the duration of any reading and/or speak to the Director. No member should at any time feel isolated or aggrieved or unable to voice an opinion.

 

7. The Chairperson (or his/her nominee) monitors the dynamic of the group; his or her decision is final on the night. We agree that if a conflict arises amongst members it will be managed [a] with honest self-examination and one-to-one communication as the first option, or otherwise [b] should be arbitrated by the Chairperson (or his/her nominee). Further, [c] We agree that any member aggrieved by a decision of the Chairperson (or his/her nominee)  will have the right to have his/hergrievance heard and adjudicated at a separate full group business meeting as a last resort. Complaints must be presented to the Secretary in writing by the complainant prior to such a full-group business meeting.

 

8. An annual membership subscription is charged for each calendar year. The current fee is € 2. The Secretary shall maintain membership records.

 

9. An Annual General Meeting or full-group business meeting shall have the power to revoke, vary or expand on any or all of the above principles and guidelines. A quorum of at least 5 members shall constitute a valid AGM or full-group business meeting. And such meeting shall have the power to elect or dismiss the following officer holders: Director, Secretary and Treasurer. Office holders will normally be elected on an annual calendar basis.

 

 

 


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If you would like further information regarding “Pen & Ink” activities,  please refer to our website at

 

http://www.kiltimaghwriters.com/


or phone Peter: 094 9374901 / 086 8056255

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