Facilitator for the meeting was Bill; scribe, Jo Ann. The meeting began at 7 PM.
Present: Pam, Jane, Jo Ann, Bill and Richard.
Announcements - Planning: Jane reported on a magazine article she had read about self-publishing. Jo Ann reported on her communication with Anne regarding a reading of group members' work in the fall. After discussion, Jo Ann was asked to contact Anne regarding other dates in October when the group may be able to use the large meeting room and to obtain further information regarding the role of other writing groups in the event.
In Meeting Writing: Bill provided the writing prompt for the in meeting writing. It was, "Why athletes should not be role models for young people." Bill read his in meeting writing.
Reading and Critique of Group Members' Writing Submissions. There were three writing submissions. Jane submitted an essay on character; Jo Ann submitted the first chapter of an untitled historical fiction novel; and Richard submitted a horror short story, The Garden.
Writers' Reports - Works in Progress, Goals, and Progress Toward Goals: No reports.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM. Next meeting: July 8, 2009.