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PWAC Chapter Events


PWAC has 21 Chapters across Canada. Chapters plan and host locally-based professional development activities, networking and industry information sessions, and social-events.

Forthcoming Chapter events are listed monthly.

To learn more about PWAC's Chapters, click here.


July 2010

Date: Saturday, July 3
Chapter: Saskatachewan

Event: Coffee and debriefing

Open:
PWAC members & non-members
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free entry, eat & drink at your own expense
Description: A short gathering over coffee, where PWAC AGM delegates Marie Powell Mendenhall, Kelly Riess, and Sharon Elliott will discuss the PWAC AGM and conference. Short written reports will be circulated by email to members who can't attend.
Location: Atlantis coffee shop, Regina

Contact: Marie Powell Mendenhall


Date: Friday, July 9 to Sunday, July 11
Region: PWAC Atlantic region

Event: Workshop: Communicating for Cash

Open:
PWAC members & non-members
Time: Begins Friday p.m. and ends Sunday p.m.
Cost: PWAC and CFU members only $175; non-members $225. The fee includes three half day workshops (out of six), two breakfasts, two lunches and coffee breaks.
Description: A weekend workshop that will bring together professional writers to learn about getting work with the federal government, SEO, marketing (including using social media), publishing, and more. More info at www.pwacatlantic.ca or join the "Communicating For Cash - PWAC Atlantic Writers Workshop" Facebook event page.
Location: Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB.

Contact: Ross Mavis


Date: Tuesday, July 13
Chapter: Guelph

Event: Chapter meeting

Open:
PWAC members only (non-members welcome to attend one trial meeting)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Conference debriefing, summer BBQ planning, and our usual go-around featuring triumphs, challenges and burning questions
Location: Guelph (contact for details)

Contact: Melody Wren



Date: Thursday, July 15
Chapter: Toronto

Event: Cheers with Peers

Open:
PWAC members & non-members
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free entry, eat & drink at your own expense
Description: Summer time's easy... Join PWAC friends (members and guests welcome) for an informal gathering on a local patio each month throughout the summer season.
Location: The Central, 603 Markham Street, Toronto

Contact: Sharon Aschaiek


Date: Thursday, July 15
Chapter: Vancouver
Event: Networking / Social

Open:
PWAC Vancouver Chapter members and invited guests
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. Optional dinner & drinks at your own expense.
Description: Enjoy a beautiful evening while socializing with your PWAC peers on the patio.
Location: False Creek Yacht Club, 1661 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Contact: Sheila Whittaker or http://pwacvancouver.wordpress.com/


August 2010

Date: Saturday, August 7
Chapter: Vancouver
Event: Summer Garden Party

Open:
PWAC Vancouver Chapter members and invited guests
Time: 3:00 p.m. till late
Cost: Free. Bring an item for the potluck.
Description: Guenther Krueger has kindly offered to host a summer party for PWAC members in his own backyard garden.
Location: The Krueger residence is at 4346 Cambridge Street, Burnaby, near Willingdon.

Contact: Sheila Whittaker or http://pwacvancouver.wordpress.com/

 

Date: Thursday, August 19
Chapter: Toronto

Event: Cheers with Peers

Open:
PWAC members & non-members
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free entry, eat & drink at your own expense
Description: Summer time's easy... Join PWAC friends (members and guests welcome) for an informal gathering on a local patio each month throughout the summer season.
Location: The Central, 603 Markham Street, Toronto

Contact: Sharon Aschaiek


Date: Sunday, August 29
Chapter: Victoria

Event: Social

Open:
PWAC members & quests
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Potluck and salmon BBQ, games, swimming, hot tub
Location: Member's home in Metchosin

Contact: Suzanne Morphet

 


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