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For The San Gabriel Writers’ League www.SGWL.net December 2013
The SGWL Holiday Party is December 4, 2014
Gather at 6:30—Party at 7:00
PLEASE RSVP BY December 2
So we know how many tables to set up To [email protected]
Subject: SGWL open NOW At the same time
let us know what you will bring based on your position in the alphabet !!
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE
CAR POOL IF YOU CAN— PARKING IS LIMITED
TO SPACES AT CLUB HOUSE—
10 spaces INCLUDING HANDICAPPED
JOAN’S GARAGE & DRIVEWAY—6 spaces OR STREETSIDE PARKING OUTSIDE ENTRANCE
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Everyone bring at least ONE
UNWRAPPED CHILDREN’S BOOK
for the Georgetown Blue Santa Books for the littles,
the middles, and the preteens too
FOOD — Pot Luck by NAME as follows: A-G — Casseroles, meat, meat dishes H-L — Vegetable, Salad, bread M-Z — Munchies, Desserts SGWL — Dishes, cutlery, napkins, plates, and drinks IF any of you want to bring wine, that’s fine—bring enough to share . . .
Let us know what you’ll bring when you RSVP !!!!
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Williams Dr Wildwood Dr
WHERE — CARPOOL IF YOU CAN . . . 30 Wildwood Dr, Georgetown—Clubhouse at the Oaks at Wildwood
From I-35: Northbound Exit 260 (Hwy 29) Left (West) on Hwy 29 to *DB Wood Rd Right (North) to *Willliams Drive Left to next light Right on Wildwood (last driveway on left)
Via Williams Drive West 3.6 miles to Wildwood Dr. Right on Wildwood (last driveway on left)
Via Shell Road Hwy 195 to Shell Rd 2.2 miles from I-35 Left on Shell Rd to Verde Vista Right and immediate Left to Wildwood Right on first driveway on right) Map available on Google Maps
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General Meeting Minutes – Nov. 6, 2014 The Call to Order
Janet Kilgore called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM The Treasurer’s Report
We have a positive ending balance of $1935.95 New Business
The Christmas Party will be held the first Thursday in December, 7:00 PM at the Wildwood recreation room. Watch your email for details including directions and instructions regarding the food item you will be asked to bring. Also, don’t forget to bring, if possible, a YA or children’s book for donation to Brown Santa.
New officers were nominated and elected. President: Paul Fronczek Treasurer: Kayla Monarch Vice President: Sam Holland Secretary: Sidney Frost Janet Kilgore has graciously volunteered to assume responsibilities as editor of the SGWL newsletter and serve on the SGWL board as Ambassador Without Portfolio.
Brags: Janet Kilgore received a contract to produce an article for Texas Wildlife Magazine, which will appear in the April issue.
Jeanell Bolton has a book signing at the Book Spot in downtown Round Rock, Nov. 22 at 11:00 AM. Please drop by and support Jeanell.
Program Joy Nord, “Building a Platform”
Adjournment: 8:00 PM
President’s words . . . My last official meeting as president was a blast! Not only did we manage to fill our ballot for the next set of officers, but Joy Nord gave an imaginative and informative presentation. I think we all learned a thing or two, and it was entertaining, too. Thank you for making my two years as Prez so much fun. You've been a great audience for my jokes, and I'll miss the chance to perform once a month. I'm passing that ticket to President Paul, a fun guy in his own right. I'm looking forward to staying in touch, though, not to mention yelling at you, in my new role as newsletter editor. It will nev-er be the literary chef d'oeuvre Carol Menchu produced over the past decade, but I'll do my best. Anybody else think it's weird my longest Words from the President is my last? Thanks for the fun.
Janet Kilgore — Soon to be Ex-Prez
TO PAY YOUR DUES . . . $25.00 SINGLE $35.00 FAMILY CASH or CHECK at meeting
PayPal or snail mail to
SGWL 10519 Timbercrest Lane Austin Tx 78750
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Invitation Come join me, help me decorate the tree With tinsel, garlands, ornaments, and lights— The fire’s lit, we’ll talk companionably, For days are cold, and colder are the nights. Come join me now, together let us sing A Christmas song expressing joyful mirth— We’ll make the decorated rafters ring To contradict the silence of the earth. Come join me here and rest yourself awhile— My heart is overjoyed to have you near. I touch your hand, bask in your warming smile, Which mantles me against the aging year. Come join me, help me decorate the tree Together we’ll create a memory
Jeanell Bolton
Are there ‘goodbyes’ that aren’t goodbyes when Swan Songs are sung ?
Does it matter ? Not really.
So, while I sing this Swan Song don’t mourn too long if so inclined to do . . .
The new do take over the old and The old will remember for awhile But soon the new will not know what was And forge a future there To, thus, begin their own
Swan Song . . . . It’s been a blast for the last 10 +/- years and thanks to ALL of you who shared your words and ideas to help make The Gabriel Writer a success. Without you it would have been nothing. See you at the Christmas party — and REMEMBER TO PAY YOUR DUES — SGWL needs all of you !!!
Carol
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Here is a Warm Fuzzy to celebrate the season
Remember the wonderful movie A Christmas Story? Well . . . Oh, yes, if you don’t then rent/buy it/see it . . . .
Christmas is approaching and 9 year-old Ralphie wants only one thing: a Red Ryder Range Shot 200 BB gun.
When he mentions it at the dinner table, his mother's immediate reaction is that he'll put his eye out but Ralphie fantasizes about what it would be like to be Red Ryder and catch the bad guys.
When the big day arrives he gets lots of pre-sents under the tree including a lovely gift from his aunt that his mother just adores. But what Here is the house in the closing scene of the film. about the BB gun ? ? ? ?
Here is the family that lived there . . . Mrs Parker played by Melinda Dillon
Mr. Parker played by Darren McGavin Randy played by Ian Petrella
Ralphie (with glasses) played by Peter Billingsley A Christmas Story House, is now restored to its movie splen-dor and is open year round to the public to tour. Directly across the street from the house is the official A Christmas Story House Museum, which features original props, cos-
tumes and memorabilia from the film, as well as hundreds of rare behind-the-scenes pho-tos. Among the props and costumes are the toys from the Higbee’s window, Randy’s snowsuit, the chalkboard from Miss Shields’ classroom and the family car.
If you’ve seen it — see it again . . . If you haven’t — do
It is a wonderful Christmas story.
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SGWL Board
President Paul Fronczek, 512-930-7171 [email protected]
Vice President Program Coordinator Sam Holland 512-848-3110 [email protected]
Corresponding Secretary and Historian Sidney Frost [email protected]
Treasurer Kayla Marnach 512-608-2289 kjwmtellsw@austin rr.com
Newsletter Editor & Membership (dues $25.00) Janet Kilgore 10519 Timbercrest Lane Austin Tx 78750 512-331-7204 [email protected]
Member at Large Janet Kilgore 512-331-7204 [email protected]
Marjorie Anderson Www.challenge4teens.com
Anna M. Bell Website: http://www.annamaebell.com Author Blog: http://annbell.wordpress.com/ Educational Technology Blog: http://annamaebell.wordpress.com/
Ross Carnes http://webstarts.com/RHCarnesStoryTeller
David Ciambrone www.davidciambrone.com
Gary Clark www.clarkliterary.com
Mary Fenoglio www.eggsinmypocket.com
Joan Hall: www.JoanUptonHall.com
Durwood J (DJ) Heinrich: www.RedBaronConcepts.com
Sam Holland: www.samholland.com
Linda B. Johnson www.lindabatenjohnson.com
Janet Kilgore http://janetkilgore.com
Linda Lipscomb: www.lblipscomb.com
Member websites
Jason Minor: www.jason-minor.com
Joy Nord: www.GlyndaJoyNord.com
Jamie Roton aka Lillian Grey blog http://lilliangrey.wordpress.com/
Sylvia Dickey Smith: www.sylviadickeysmith.com
SGWL website: www.sgwl.net
Special Interest Groups Last Writes Critique Group—Full right now, wel-comes a Waiting List Contact: [email protected]
Novel Crafters is Full right now, welcomes a Wait-ing List Contact Mary Stafford at
Quixotic Quills Contact Sharon Lyle, 512-639-1162, [email protected].
Bard Masters Critique Group Contact: Ross Carnes [email protected]
Tale Spinners Contact Randall Best at [email protected]
The Coroners Contact Dave Ciambrone, [email protected]
Life Stories/Memories is Full right now, welcomes a Waiting List contact Paul Fronczek at [email protected]
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181 Young Ranch Road Georgetown TX 78628
SEE YOU AT THE PARTY !!
Let your budget know Due$ are due in January
Back in the good-old-days before you had a choice, I could say: No Dues, No News
And while I could still say it, it seems irrelevant with the news-letters online ….
HOWEVER if your name is on the Hard Copy List then I can say
No Dues, No Hard Copy News !!!
Pay by: Cash or Check at the meeting
PayPal via the SGWL.net website Or mail Check to:
SGWL 10519 Timbercrest Lane
Austin Tx 78750