AGM Afterwords – A message from the president

Our thanks go out to all the Stroll members who ventured downtown to the Stanley A Milner Library to take part in our Annual General Meeting last Sunday. Seeing all the faces of those in attendance was a pleasure that we have been unable to enjoy for a few years. The conversations, the discussion and the in person meeting were all pleasurable. The library loft location was a fine spot to convene. The election was a success and the Open Mic was enjoyable. The exit from the parkade, however, was a formidable challenge!

Our ultimate gratitude is extended to Janis Dow, our outgoing president, for her infinite efforts in running the board and the Stroll of Poets during the past two years, particularly in light of the challenges arising due to the Covid restrictions. What a terrific job she has done in enhancing the legacy of the Stroll of Poets Society. And appreciation is offered as well to John Leppard for the moving tribute he shared in honour of Janis.

Recognition also goes out to Trudy Grienauer, our Returning Officer, to Ellen Kartz, our registrar, and Deborah Lawson our Anthology editor and distributor that day.

The drive, commitment, and dedication of the following individuals is truly to be acknowledged. It looks to be a fruitful and promising year ahead.

Congratulations go out to the members elected to the 2023/2024 Stroll Board:

  • Max Vandersteen – President
  • Naomi McIlwraith
  • Alice Major
  • Ann Gerard Marshall
  • Markus Eymann
  • Kayleigh Cline
  • Leslie Dawson
  • Audrey Brooks

A warm welcome also to associate board members:

  • Dorothy Lowrie
  • David Fraser  

In peace and poetry;
Max

2023 Annual General Meeting

All Stroll of Poets members are cordially invited to attend our 2023 AGM and obtain the first release of our popular anthology. The event will take place on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Registration starts at 1:30 pm with the meeting starting at 2:00 pm.

This year we are excited to be returning to an in person meeting at the Stanley Milner Library, #7 Sir Winston Churchill Square for our AGM and anthology launch. It will be upstairs in the Learning Loft 2. When you arrive, please proceed to the Customer service desk where a security guard will accompany you up to the sixth floor as it is a private floor and there’s no public access.

We’ll provide coffee, tea and a light snack. The best option for parking is the parkade under the library. Hopefully you’ll be able to join us as it’s certain to be a wonderful afternoon.

Membership renewals and donations to the Stroll will also be accepted that day.

Please see the Stroll weekly newsletter for links to the AGM Package.

Poets’ Haven – March 13

Upper Crust Café, 10909 86 Ave.

Monday, March 13, 7:00 pm, $5 admission (includes desserts and coffee)

Features Poetry by:  Trevor Hughes, Loren Marsden, Louise Fairley, & Alice Major

Mic Host: Dorothy Lowrie
Door Host: Jessica Coles

Open Mic:  Sign-up (2-min. poem)

Welcome all! See you at the Haven! Bring your friends! New and first readers are always welcome and given priority during the Open Mic.

Poets’ Haven – February 27

Upper Crust Café, 10909 86 Ave.

Monday, February 27, 7:00 pm, $5 admission (includes desserts and coffee)

Features Poetry by:  Josh Luukkonen, Seaneen O’Rourke, & Lisa Mulrooney

Mic Host: Trevor Hughes
Door Host: Loren Marsden

Open Mic:  Sign-up (2-min. poem)

Welcome all! See you at the Haven! Bring your friends! New and first readers are always welcome and given priority during the Open Mic.

Poets’ Haven, February 19 – Audreys Books

Up Next at the Haven!

Audreys Books, 10702 Jasper Ave.

Sunday, February 19, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (no admission fee)

Features Poetry by:  Nancy Mackenze, Munira Abdulkadir, Marcia Johnson, & Lynn Gale

Mic Host: Max Vandersteen

Open Mic:  Sign-up (2-min. poem)

Welcome all! See you at the Haven! Bring your friends! New and first readers are always welcome and given priority during the Open Mic.