ANNOUNCEMENTS: (BRAGS AND SAGS)
Daniel Morgan wrote an autobiography, Marie Boswell wrote a humorous article which will be published this week in Small Town Texas. Betty Thomason announced that her husband Keith has three recipes published in The Confederate Cookbook and there will be a book signing 2 to 4 p.m. on October 7th at Hastings Book Store. Betty also announced she had received an additional contract from iam3rd.com. Donna Chapman will have her story, "Three men and a Reindeer," published in December in Texas Coop Power. Three announced winning pieces in the Cisco Writer's Contest: Geneva Rodgers took a first, second and third place; Evelyn Kirk took two seconds and a third place, and Shirley Strawn placed first in her column entry. Natasha Lopez received a "4" on writing in TAAS and also wrote a poem. Jan Carrington will have a poem published on a desk planner calendar for 2001.PROGRAM:
Nancy introduced Ted Trogdon, professional cartoonist and accomplished musician who gave the program. Ted is best known for his cartoon character "Rick the Ref" and does commercial cartooning and also teaches the art of cartooning. He is presently involved in writing a book about "Tailgating" which is a book of recipes, cartoons and quips for meals before "the game." Ted gave his sketches to the Guild, and Nancy announced they would be given as prizes for next month's contest. The frame-worthy color drawing was our door prize and the winner was Eunice Eversdyke.OLD BUSINESS:
The Center for Illustrated Children's Literature had invited us to meet in their facility if it met our needs. However, the cost is prohibitive for the Guild. Meeting places for AWG are still under investigation and consideration.NEW BUSINESS:
Our annual Thanksgiving Dinner on November 16, 2000, will be at the First Baptist Church again this year upon recommendation of several members. None objected, so recommendation was accepted.| Minutes of Previous Meeting | Minutes of Next Meeting | Return to Home Page |