At Saturday's meeting, we will be brainstorming ideas for the future, and as members, your input is vital. Also, we'll ask for volunteers to lead and teach at our 2023 meetings, so please give this some thought.

Candy Abbott has stepped down from the office of President and the other positions she has held with DCWA and named a new Board of Directors, which omits the need for a formal election at this time. The 2023 officers are:

Prsident: Lisa Falkner

Vice-President: Rebecca Jones

Secretary: Gayle Marie

Treasurer: Betty Kasperski

OFFICER ROLES:

A. President -- The President shall be the chief executive officer and shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors. The President oversees plans and evaluates the activities of DCWA, maintains the delmarvawriters.com website, sends email notifications of meetings, and handles connection and follow-up with group members.

B. Vice President/Media Relations Officer -- The Vice President shall be responsible for performing the duties of the President in the President’s absence and assisting the President with the performance of the duties. The Vice President will confirm that all DCWA members who want to have voting privileges sign the Statement of Faith. The Media Relations Officer will represent the Association in public venues (with the President and/or VP). The Media Relations Officer will serve as the primary contact for DCWA, maintain the DCWA FaceBook presence, prepare press releases, and bring resources and links to the attention of the Board.
 

C. Secretary -- The Secretary shall provide notice of any and all meetings to the Board of Directors, keep and organize Board minutes for all regular and special meetings, and certify and arrange the official records of the organization. The Secretary will prepare and distribute the meeting agenda, membership list, and name tags. The Secretary would also schedule logistical details for writers' conferences, events, Zoom meetings, etc.

D. Treasurer -- The Treasurer shall be responsible for conducting the organization’s financial affairs as directed by the Board of Directors and shall prepare and present reports regarding corporate finances as required, but no less often than at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors. The Treasurer will oversee the “Blessing Box” and incoming donations. The Treasurer will make deposits and pay bills.

Please bring refreshments to share.