2022/23 Board of directors
President/Chair
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Alex Benarzi
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Alex is a writer, editor, and educator in Calgary, Alberta. Alex is passionate about accessibility in writing, and encourages people to see the world differently through his creative and professional writing. Alex's short stories have been published with The Selkie, Coffin Hop Press, and Freeze Frame Fiction.
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Vice President/Co-Chair
Treasurer Secretary Directors at Large |
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VOLUNTEER Committees
AWCS depends on a great team of volunteers who support staff and assist in maintaining a welcoming environment for all writers and creatives. If you have some unique skills or background that would benefit on any of these committees we would love to have you.
Please contact Robin van Eck to put your name forward.
Committees fall into two categories.
Please contact Robin van Eck to put your name forward.
Committees fall into two categories.
- Programming Committees are made up of AWCS members and staff. The committee works directly with staff to assist in program development and/or decisions based on specific programs. They report directly to a committee lead who is usually a staff member. These committees are typically ongoing.
- Board Committees are made up of AWCS board members, staff (as needed) and AWCS members. The committees work directly to support governance and operational initiatives and may change year after year depending on the current operational needs.
Writer in Residence Selection Committee 2023 (FULL)
Programming Committee - Selection committee to choose the next AWCS Writer in Residence once applications open.
Tracy Fox, Vina Nguyen, Jessica Waite, Monda Mahmoud, Dorothy Bentley, Cindy Morris
Tracy Fox, Vina Nguyen, Jessica Waite, Monda Mahmoud, Dorothy Bentley, Cindy Morris
Showcase Event Series Committee
Programming Committee - Event committee to design and create events that coincide with the cSpace quarterly tenant showcase events.
Robin van Eck, Pam Clark, Susan Zhao, Cynthia Roebuck
Robin van Eck, Pam Clark, Susan Zhao, Cynthia Roebuck
Fundraising Committee
Board Committee - To explore and develop a fundraising plan and design exciting fundraising events.
Robin van Eck, Suzn Morgan, Laurie Fuhr, Connie Donoghue
Robin van Eck, Suzn Morgan, Laurie Fuhr, Connie Donoghue
Truth & Reconciliation Committee
Board Committee - To explore how AWCS can better do its part surrounding Truth and Reconciliation.
Alex Benarzi, Sarah Butson, Lareina Abbott, Samantha Jones, Moni Brar
Alex Benarzi, Sarah Butson, Lareina Abbott, Samantha Jones, Moni Brar
Marketing & Communications Committee
Board Committee - To help design and implement a solid marketing and communications plan.
Robin van Eck, Sarah Johnson, Connie Donoghue, Pam Clark
Robin van Eck, Sarah Johnson, Connie Donoghue, Pam Clark
Youth Education Committee
Board Committee - To explore how AWCS can get its youth programming into schools.
Kim Firmston, Alex Benarzi, Pam Clark, Em Williamson
Kim Firmston, Alex Benarzi, Pam Clark, Em Williamson
Volunteer support staff
Volunteer Coordinator & New Member Welcome - Cindy Morris
Volunteer-Facilitated programs
Many of our weekly & monthly programs are faciliated by dedicated volunteers or at a very nominal honourarium to facilitators in order to keep costs low or free to members. Thank you to everyone who helps make this possible.
Monthly Roundtables
- Historical Fiction Roundtable - Pam Clark
- Fiction Roundtable - Sarah Johnson
- Poetry Publishing Club - Laurie Fuhr
- Memoir Roundtable - Karen Lee/Vivian Hansen
- Diverse Voices - Samantha Jones
Weekly Programs
- IN PERSON Free Fall - Sandy Navrady, Wendy Kraft
- ONLINE Free Fall - Susan Nguyen, Catherine Mackie
- ONLINE Write Now - Cindy Morris
- ONLINE Weekly Write In - Sarah Johnson, Anne Georg, Melanie Watt
- ONLINE Story Salon - Robin van Eck, Cindy Morris, Melanie Watt
- ONLINE Poetry Cafe - Laurie Fuhr (occasional guest facilitators)