November 2007 Meeting Highlights ...

Writers Ink Reeves Headlines Meeting

During the November Guild meeting, San Diego Writers Ink executive director Judy Reeves shared her odyssey in developing the non-profit Writers Ink membership through the years. Home for the group is now The (Permanent) Ink Spot, including the Allied Arts Council Gallery, a studio at 210 13th Street in San Diego's East Village.

A longtime writing nurturer, as well as teacher, coach, lecturer and fund-raiser, Reeves has authored four books, including the "A Writer's Book of Days." In 1992 Reeves and co-founder Ray Bruce coordinated the first Writing Center (a former bordello) in San Diego's Gaslamp District. Next came expansion in a rented Hillcrest facility and, finally, after a three-year sabaatical in Barcelona, Spain, she returned to start — initially with coffee-house readings — the current Writers, Ink Semi-permanent Ink Spot, initially with selected lectures and guest readings at the 13th Street facility. Now it's known as The (Permanent) Ink Spot or just "The Ink," a cultural center with a cornucopia of ongoing events, classes, readings and book fairs. "I love to collaborate," Reeves said.

A question-and-answer session followed the presentation.

In the Guild spotlight ...

Guild President Peggy Lipscomb-Kazwara (left) presented an award to Yvonne Nelson Perry (not pictured), accepted by Immediate Past President Ruth Ritchie, for her years of outstanding service to the Guild as the First Vice President in charge of programs.

New board members: Sally Gary (left) as Vice-President, Programs, and Jean Douglas, member-at-large, are joining the Guild's 2008 board of directors.

For a full report on the meeting, see the December newsletter.

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