1. Communications Strategies
- Newsletter editor still needed
- Interim strategy is Newsblasts to members monthly or as needed
- Website contains content, newsblast links to website as needed.
- Photo gallery exploration – Flickr.com? Joe-Ming to report in March.
- SF Peninsula Writers providing information on how they transformed their digital communications to increase membership and engagement.
2. New Programs/Activities for 2025 Brainstorm
- Open Mic in-person: Dec, Jan, Feb. Permanent location for in-person still being sought. Zoom meetings also continue.
- Critique Groups (looking for a coordinator)
- New groups to be started
3. Winter Writers Contest Award to be announced on March 8
4. Spring Board Meeting Schedule
| DATE/TIME | LOCATION | AGENDA |
| Tues, Mar 4, 7:30 pm | Zoom | |
| Wed, Apr 2, 7:30 pm | Zoom | |
| Wed, May 7, 7:30 pm | Zoom | |
| Sat, June 7, 2pm | TBD |
All members welcome. Contact pres@southbaywriters.com for links and agenda.
5. Monthly Member Meeting Locations
| DATE/TIME | LOCATION | SPEAKERS , ACTIVITIES |
| Sat, March 8, 10:30 am | West Valley Library1243 San Tomas Aquino, San Jose | Liz Kracht, Agent |
| Mon, Apr 7, 6 pm | China Stix Restaurant 2110 El Camino Real, Santa ClaraDinner: $30 per person | Member Panel, Book SalesBoard Nominations |
| Sat, May 10, 10:30 am | TBD | Katharine Brankamp – Story Coach |
| Sat, June 14, 10:30 am | TBD | Becca Gomez Farrell – Critique Groups Board Elections |
| Sun, July 13, 3-6pm | Edie’s House in Santa Clara | • Member BBQ |
6. Bay Area Book Festival (June 1 in Berkeley)
- Applied for discounted 10×10 space for branch
- Table, chairs, and awning must be provided by branch
- Only self-published books
Contact pres@southbaywriters.com if interested