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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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My PWAC membership gives me credibility with editors and employers, assuring them that I am a professional writer who gets the job done.
PWAC Member
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