GWG Members Encourage Area Students' Creativity

The Greensboro Writers' Guild knows that creativity is essential for students to develop and have a higher receptiveness to learning. With this in mind, several GWG members elected to give a presentation on writing and getting literary works into print. On Tuesday morning, May 12, representatives of the GWG gave a presentation at the Lake Oconee Academy on Carey Station Road, Greensboro. Four members spoke to an audience of approximately 115 students including rising 8^th, 9^th and 10^th graders.  Topics relative to writers and various aspects of the writing process were discussed.  Below are the names and photos of participating members and the topic each chose.

From left to right:

Barbara Griffiths ~ “How a Critique Group Works”

Kathy Wright ~ “Finding Your Voice”

George Heiring ~ “How to Sell Your Stories and Poems to Readers”

Jenny Bates ~ Moderator of the presentation

Robert T.K. Scully ~ “Writing Historical Fiction”

Greensboro Writers Guild Update for May 2015

New Happenings with the GWG for Early 2015

A Special Birthday Celebration was enjoyed by GWG Members to help celebrate "Boots" Coffed's 90th! Many members and their spouses attended and brought food to enjoy at the party. Some of the scrumptious vittles included; Liz Howells ~Chicken Salad, Davis Temple ~ Razzleberry Pie, George Heiring ~ Shrimp Platter, Judy Stultz ~ Swedish Meatballs, Barb Griffiths ~ Party Bean Salad, Linda Wagner ~ Marinated Bean and Tomato Salad, Kathy Wright ~ Antipasto Salad, Jewel Muzyka ~ Fruit/Melon Medley with dip, Jenny Bates ~ Turtle Cookies, Jackie Askew ~ Cheese Ball, Pimento Cheese Dip, Jeanne Herrero ~ Flan, Helen vonRichthofen ~ Red Beet Salad, Mev Rozsman ~ Stuffed Cucumber Finger Food, Lisa Wheeler ~ Appetizer. Miranda Boughner ~ Quinoa Salad, Tea, Sprite, and Coffee was furnished by GWG, and Debbie Darugar made the Special 90th Birthday Cake.

The celebration started off with a tribute to Boots whose husband Dale was also present. After everyone had a chance to taste the wonderful fare, Boots blew out her 90th cake candles, cut and portioned out the delicious cake, and with the help of some other members gave a piece to everyone.

 

Boots with her GWG friends and husband, blowing out the candles on her BD cake, and serving up a delicious pieces of cake for everyone.

After finishing the birthday cake, Boots regaled the group with a story from her memoirs where, while a young nurse, she narrowly survived a very deadly disease while raising a young family. Her husband Dale kept the family together while she recuperated.

Happy Birthday Boots!!!