September 14, 2014

September President’s Message
I hope everyone enjoyed the summer and the good weather although it was not as warm as usual. On July 27th several WEN poets had the opportunity to read their work at the Eighth Annual International Poetry Reading of the Women’s Federation for World Peace Canada. It was a real pleasure to be inspired by the spoken word. I would like to thank Zohra Zoberi and Lilly Tadin for the invite. Our next meeting is Saturday, September 20th and our speaker is Anita Sechesky, a best selling author and life coach. The topic will be “Are you really living without limitations?”

WEN Board Begins New Term
As announced at the AGM, your new WEN Board begins their duties this month for the 2014-2015 year. I wish to thank those who volunteered to be on the Board. Here once again is the list of Board Executives.

• President: Maria Pia Marchelletta
• Vice President: Jasmine Jackman
• Secretary: Julie Tellier
• Treasurer: Maurus Cappa
• Breakfast Coordinator: Anna Stitski-Gemza
• Communications Coordinator: tba
• Membership Coordinator: Cynthia Robins
• Program Coordinator: Jasmine Jackman
• Newsletter Editor: tba
• Director at Large: Marianne Funny
• Director at Large: Braz Menezes

Goals for 2014-2015
As part of the first Board meeting, we will be discussing goals and initiatives for the upcoming year. Some thoughts I have are to implement a short story contest and to carry out a membership drive. We welcome any ideas from the membership. Feel free to talk to any one on the Board with your suggestions.

Please visit our website at www.wenetwork.ca for the latest news and updates.

Warmest regards,
Maria Pia Marchelletta
September, 2014