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Hampton Roads Writers is a nonprofit, Virginia Beach, Virginia-based group of professional and aspiring writers, friends, and supporters of the arts who have joined together to promote the craft and passion of writing and the love of reading and literature in Virginia. We aim to encourage readers and writers of all ages and talents, as well as acknowledge and celebrate awareness of local and contemporary authors and their work. We serve as a resource to our community by creating and supporting literary events throughout the Hampton Roads area.
Hampton Roads Writers
P.O. Box 7607
Norfolk, VA 23509-0607
Board of Directors:
Lauran Strait--President
Stephanie Brannick--Vice President
Lisa Drago--Treasurer
Secretary--Seeking a replacement
Jeff Andrews--AT LARGE
Reesy Floyd-Thompson--AT LARGE and Open Mic Planning Chairman, Grants Procurement, Publicity, and Conference planning
Advisory Board:
Nancy Blumenberg--Publicity, Grants Procurement, Conference committee
Rita Budrionis
Tom Cheezum--Conference Planning
Linda Carol Cobb
Lynn Johnson--Conference Planning and finance committee
Synnika Lofton--Curriculm Planning/Higher education
Kimberly Medlin--
Anne Meek--Conference Planning, Grants Procurement
Susan Okaty--Conference committee
Sherrie Pilkington----Publicity, Curriculum
Cecelia Robbins
M. Tinsley--Publicity
Valerie Wilkinson--Finance and conference planning committee
Michael Withiam--
Committees:
Grants Research/Procurement--Chaired by Lauran Strait. Other committee members include: Reesy Floyd-Thompson, Susan Okaty, Nancy Blumenberg, and Anne Meek
Publicity--Chaired by Nancy Blumenverg. Committee also includes: Reesy Floyd-Thompson and M. Tinsley
Finance--Chaired by Lisa Drago. Committee members include: Lauran Strait, Valerie Wilkinson, Lynn Johnson, Stephanie Brannick
Conference Planning and Implementation--Chaired by Lauran Strait. Committee also includes: Stephanie Brannick, Reesy Floyd-Thompson, Susan Okaty, Anne Meek, Tom Cheezum, Jeff Andrews, and Nancy Blumenberg
Open Mics--Chaired by Reesy Floyd-Thompson. Other committee members include: Sherrie Pilkington, Lauran Strait, Valerie Wilkinson, and Stephanie Brannick
Community Outreach--Without a current Chair or committee members
Curriculum Committee--Chaired by Synnika Lofton. Other committee members include Reesy Floyd-Thompson, Lauran Strait, Sherrie Pilkington, Stephanie Brannick, Susan Okaty, and Nancy Blumenberg
Programs for Children--UNDER DEVELOPMENT, SEEKING A CHAIRPERSON
Programs for Senior Citizens--UNDER DEVELOPMENT, SEEKING A CHAIRPERSON
Membership--UNDER DEVELOPMENT, SEEKING A CHAIRPERSON
Want to get involved? Please contact us.
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Become a Member, Patron, or Corporate Sponsor
Though Hampton Roads Writers hasn't been in existence long, we're in the process of developing exciting programs and partnerships that will allow us to reach an ever-wider audience. Through our planned annual Literary Conference, periodic writing events, open mics, workshops, classes, our Web site, e-newsletter, and partnerships with area literacy and writing programs, HRW is helping to increase Hampton Roads' visiblity within Virginia and nationally as a region with a vibrant literary arts community.
We seek to continue to seed and develop literary events and literacy education in Hampton Roads, partnering with local universities, businesses, and cultural institutions. With a contributing board of sixteen people and permanent office, we plan and execute all of our events carefully and with an eye toward civic responsibility, longevity, and growth.
Your tax-deductible contribution will help HRW's mission to promote the craft of writing and the love of literature in our communities and beyond and to support Hampton Roads' growing standing as one of the nation's most attractive and culturally progressive communities in which to live and work.
If you would like more information or would like to arrange a meeting to discuss supporting Hampton Roads Writers, please contact Lauran Strait, our president, at 757-301-7734 or HRWriters@cox.net.
YEARLY Supporter Levels and Benefits
FULLTIME Student $20
- The HRW e-newsletter
- HRW Profile webpage
Manuscript $35-$99
- All of the above benefits PLUS
- Updates on HRW programs and social events
First Book $100-$249
- All of the above benefits PLUS
- Priority registration for the HRW Annual Conference and all Writing Events
Breakout $250-$499
- All of the above benefits PLUS
- Name listed in HRW Annual Conference program
Editor's Choice $500-$999
- All of the above benefits PLUS
- Opportunities for Book Signings/sale of books at HRW-sponsored Writers Expos, meetings, and other special events
- Listing on the HRW Website to market your books or Writing-related Services
Noteworthy $1,000-$2,499
- All of the above benefits PLUS
- LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP
- Name and logo listed on the Top Sponsors page
- Invitation to post HRW Annual Conference party
- 1/8 page ad (if desired) in HRW Annual Conference program
Award Winner $2,500-$4,999
- All of the above benefits PLUS
- Ad space increased to 1/4 pagein HRW Annual Conference program
- Name on HRW Annual Conference poster
- 25 percent discount on admission for one to one HRW sponsored event
Bestseller $5,000-$7,999
- All of the above benefits PLUS
- Ad space increased to 1/2 page in HRW Annual Conference program
- Signage and thank you from the podium at HRW Annual Conference
- 50 percent discount on admission for two to one HRW sponsored event
Blockbuster $8,000 +
- All of the above benefits PLUS
- Ad space increased to full page in HRW Annual Conference program
- FREE admission for two to all HRW sponsored events
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