Annual General Meeting, now part of
WordsSpring
Our 2010 AGM will be held in Fredericton, May 13 - 16.
Our AGM, part of our WordSpring celebration, is held in different
locations each year, normally in late April or May.
Regular events include the General Business Meeting,
special guest readers, launchings, workshops, the gala
dinner, displays of members books and writing-related
information.
Business Meeting Agenda
The past year's activities are
recounted in the President's Report. A financial
statement for the previous year is given by the
Treasurer and Executive Director. Reports from
coordinators of programs and committee chairs are
presented. Changes to the by-laws are discussed and
voted on at this time. The members of the Board of
Directors are also elected for the coming year. A slate
of officers is presented by a nominating committee.
Gala Dinner Banquet
The main focus of this event is
the announcement and presentation of prizes to the
winners of the Annual Literary Competition.
WordsFall
WordsFall
replaces our Fall Fair. Our first WordsFall was held in
Florenceville-Bristol and was quite wonderful. Our 2010 WordsFall
is scheduled for Miramichi. Stay tuned!.
Northrop Frye Festival in Moncton
Since 2007, WFNB has proudly taken part in Moncton's
prestigious
Northrop
Frye Literary Festival. The collaboration,
featuring readings by WFNB members and one festival
author, has been a tremendous success and promises to be a
yearly highlight for both the WFNB and the Frye
Festival.
