The “Mini” Report from the Ft. Lauderdale Branch PEN Women

Our main raison d’etre is fund raising for the three Achievement Award Scholarships we grant each year in the categories of Art, Letters and Music.

We raise funds though luncheons held each month.  The themes at these luncheons vary each month, such as art speakers and demos, musical presentation, poetry reading, book reviews, local history talks with slides, fun talks on members’ horoscope comparisons with famous people. We even raise money each year at our Christmas party luncheon which is usually held at a member’s home.

We also raise funds with our Art shows and exhibits and art workshops and jewelry making.

Last year, branch members celebrated our first 50 years with NLAPW by publishing a collaborative book of poems and reproductions of pictures and photographs titled Creative Expressions.  It is still available for $13 which covers postage and handling. This book may be ordered from the Fort Lauderdale Branch, P.O. Box 9583 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310

Our newsletter keeps our members and friends informed, maintaining their interest when they cannot attend meetings

Although we spend much time raising money, we also take trips to local museums and galleries just for the sheer enjoyment of it.

Cordially,

Lillian H. Ragland, President

Fort Lauderdale Branch, NLAPW

11/11/2009