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Annual Report May 23, 2015 Annual Report May 23, 2015 11759 Groat Road NW p. 780.422.8174 [email protected] Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6 f. 780.422.2663 writersguild.ca WGA OVERVIEW The Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) was formed in 1980 to provide a meeting ground and collective voice for all the writers of the province. Our members write in every genre and at every level of expertise. The WGA helps give Alberta writers a sense of unity and community, and is the largest provincial writers’ organization in Canada. WGA Vision Statement An Alberta where past, present, and future contributions of writers are supported, acknowledged, and valued. WGA Mission Statement The Writers’ Guild of Alberta’s mission is to inspire, connect, support, encourage, and promote writers and writing, to safeguard the freedom to write and to read, and to advocate for the well- being of writers. WGA Values and Guiding Beliefs The WGA believes that: I. The literary arts are essential to the well-being of all individuals, communities, and the economy of Alberta; II. Working in partnership with other organizations contributes to the quality of life in Alberta; III. Networking and collaboration are beneficial to innovation and the creative process; IV. A free and safe environment is essential for writers to pursue their craft; V. Knowledge and ongoing development are fundamental to creative growth. Membership WGA membership is open to all writers resident or formerly resident of Alberta. Annual membership is $70, or $40 for senior and low income members. Memberships are for one year from the date of purchase and must be renewed annually. Post-secondary students may receive free memberships for the duration of their studies. The WGA offers an automatic renewal option, in which members who choose autorenewal will have their annual dues automatically charged to their credit card. WGA members receive the following benefits: Free entrance to monthly events in Edmonton and Calgary. Members-only programs and events such as retreats. Reduced rates for workshops, conferences, and other literary events. Subscription to the weekly email newsletter WriteClick. Subscription to the bi-monthly magazine WestWord. Access to the Manuscript Reading Service. Opportunity to apply for the Mentorship Program. Support for starting critiquing groups. Support for planning WGA events in rural communities. Access to the members-only section of the WGA website. Discounted subscription rates for select Alberta literary magazines. The WGA currently has 951 active members in communities all across Alberta TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Board of Directors ............................................................................................................................ 1 II. Staff ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 III. Committees ......................................................................................................................................... 1 IV. President’s Report ........................................................................................................................... 2 V. Executive Director’s Report ........................................................................................................ 4 VI. Treasurer’s Report .......................................................................................................................... 5 VII. Fundraising Committee Report ................................................................................................. 6 VIII. Youth Committee Report .............................................................................................................. 7 IX. Report on Activities ......................................................................................................................... 8 X. Liaisons .............................................................................................................................................. 15 XI. WGA Events ..................................................................................................................................... 16 XII. WGA Literary Awards ................................................................................................................. 20 XIII. Important Acknowlegements .................................................................................................. 22 The Strategic Plan and Financial Statements are found at the end of the report. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014/2015 Executive 2014/2015 Members-at-Large President Peter Midgley Leslie Chivers Vice President Barb Howard Terry Cho Treasurer Kimberley A. Fran Kimmel Champigny Barbori G. Streibl (Youth Member-at-Large) Secretary Anne Logan Rena Traxel-Boudreau STAFF WGA Staff Executive Director Carol Holmes Program Coordinator Natalie Cook Program Coordinator Julie Robinson Program Manager, Southern Alberta Office Samantha Warwick Communications and Partnerships Coordinator Ellen Kartz Member Services Coordinator Giorgia Severini Summer Program Assistant Adeline Piercy WGA Contractors WestWord Editor Nora Abercrombie WordsWorth Director Colin Matty WGA Teen Writing Group Mentor (Calgary) Lisa Murphy-Lamb COMMITTEES Fundraising Committee Youth Committee Kimberley Champigny Akosua Dufie Kathy Drewes Fran Kimmel (Chair) Carol Holmes Nicole Liesner Barb Howard Barbori G. Streibl (Youth Board Rep) Anne Logan (Chair) Peter Midgley PAGE 1 PRESIDENT’S REPORT Every year, the WGA goes from strength to strength as our members excel by producing excellent books and the WGA manages to maintain, and even expand, its programs despite the challenges that continue to beset arts organizations. The past year saw a number of staff changes at the WGA head office—some temporary, others permanent: The WGA was awarded money from the John Mahon Arts Administrators’ Sabbatical Fund that allowed our Executive Director, Carol Holmes, to take five months’ sabbatical to research new opportunities and trends for future development of the WGA and its activities. Audrey Seehagen, a Past President of the WGA, stepped in as Interim Executive Director. We thank her for the work she did in those frenzied few months, and for her commitment to the WGA. Nichole Quiring and Nicholas Mather both resigned to pursue other opportunities. We wish them both well and thank them for their years of dedicated service to the WGA. In their place, we hired Julie Robinson and Ellen Kartz, both of whom had to hit the ground running. They bring new ideas and energy to the head office, and we look forward to getting to know them better. Dan Ivanov worked as the summer intern and helped out with many projects during his time there. This year, Adeline Piercy has returned for the summer. Lisa Murphy-Lamb resigned as the Director of the WordsWorth program at the end of the 2014 season to dedicate more time to making Loft 112 in Calgary a success. The WGA, and the youth who have attended her camps over the years, will miss her. Colin Matty, her replacement, has been working hard to get this summer’s camps up and running. Lisa is helping with the transition. The WGA could not function without the commitment of its board members. The WGA board continues to work closely with the Executive Director to ensure that the WGA stays healthy and diverse in all areas of operation. It also continues to advocate for members’ interests at local, provincial, and federal levels. This year, I will be stepping down as President. Kim Champigny has come to the end of her second term as Treasurer. Kim’s expertise, combined with Carol Holmes’s careful management, has really helped to steady the WGA’s finances. We thank Kim for four years of dedicated service to the WGA. We will miss her enthusiasm and dedication. Rena Traxel-Boudreau has opted not to seek re-election for a second term. She has, however, offered to stay on as a member of the Youth Committee. Thank you, too, to Rena for her service. The WGA Youth Committee continues to build on its successes. The first Facebook critique group went well, and committee members have been dedicated ambassadors for the WGA and continue to reinvigorate our membership. Their hard work has led to new collaborations with, among others, Glass Buffalo. The Fundraising Committee has done a fabulous job of creating a brochure/tip sheet for fundraisers. The package details the WGA’s activities and outlines the main talking points for fundraisers. The Fundraising Committee has also worked hard to find sponsorships for our awards and gala. However, more support is needed, and any member support is greatly appreciated. A small, regular monthly donation can go a long way to ensuring the continued financial well-being of our organization. Our programming has continued to flourish despite the economic woes that have beset arts organizations. This year, we again organized the Words in 3D conference with our partners, the Get Publishing Communications Society and the Editors’ Association of Canada, Prairie Provinces Branch. Such collaborations are important. We thank the organizing committee, the head office staff, and all volunteers from all three organizations for their hard work and effort. PAGE 2 The WordsWorth and Drink the Wild Air camps were a success. Thank you to Lisa Murphy-Lamb for initiating the program and to our mentors for making these programs such a success over the years. These camps remain a flagship program for the WGA. Our Borderlines Writers’ Circle
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