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Open Nomination Period

Submitted by andrew on Sat, 2018-03-10 08:25

We invite you to continue to share reflections on the passing of our treasured member, Lonnie:
https://www.neopoet.com/apostolos-paul-anagnostopoulos/blog/wed-2018-03-...

At the same time, the open nomination period for the next Administrative Council is underway:

Nominate yourself or any other member for the AC at: https://www.neopoet.com/community/vote/nominate

Nominations are accepted until midnight, March 16th.

We expect the election will follow approximately one week after the close of the nomination period.

In Rememberance of Lonnie

Submitted by Apostolos "Paul... on Wed, 2018-03-07 13:06

It is with a heavy heart and grief we must inform the members of neopoet.com of the loss of one of our family members, and most brilliant poets, Lon Robert Bruso- Lonnie.
For those that didn’t know Lonnie he was, in his own words-
“Vietnam Vet / Hippie / Mountain Man. Outspoken yet reclusive, un-politically correct, will defend to the death things that I believe in. I love to write poetry and songs, sing, fish and watch old westerns. If I had my druthers I'd probably live 15 miles from Bigfoot's last known whereabouts!”

Esker Memorial Month

Submitted by weirdelf on Sat, 2017-12-16 23:12

Esker, in the world of Neopoet his gifts were not his poetry alone but the thoughtful, sensitive and meaningful feedback he gave to his brother and sister poets.

We can all share the pain and loss of his passing, gratitude for his gifts to us as a man and poet and a celebration of his life and works. Let us know which of his works or feedback  you would like to see highlighted-
https://www.neopoet.com/weirdelf/blog/mon-2017-12-18-1820
Some words from a newer member, Captain https://www.neopoet.com/captain
"Esker,
I first read his words and
I thought it was a trick
No one could say that kind of stuff off the cuff
He knew me instantly
He saw right through the digital pages
And reached back to give me a pat on the back
I felt it
And it was warm and true
And kind
And wise
And I wondered about the man on the other end
Of my digital call out
Reading the letters of my avatar name
What were his days like?
Was the sun shining for him?
I sure hoped so
….Thanks for bothering
Esker, wherever you are

Active Workshops-
    Splash Pool: Poets of West Africa in English https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/poets-west-africa-english
   Wading Pool: Collaborative Poetry for Beginners https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/collaborative-poetry-beginners
   Splash Pool: Poets first poems https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/poets-first-poems
    (submissions)
   The Stream- all poems. https://www.neopoet.com/workshop

Contests-
    Memories of Holidays Past https://www.neopoet.com/contest/memories-holidays-past
    November contest : Naked trees
    Little Red Wagon

The "find a workshop" tool provides a more comprehensive list of workshops

The "find a contest" tool provides a more comprehensive list of contests
 

Poets of West Africa in English

Submitted by weirdelf on Fri, 2017-12-01 10:22

This page is just the site news notification. The workshop is at
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/poets-west-africa-english

Leader: Eumolpus
Moderator(s): Choiri, Drey Hommies

Objectives: Workshop study group: 2 weeks on Wole Soyinka, the most revered poet in the region.

Spend 2 weeks on other popular poets past and present in the region.

Spend 2 weeks in discussion of trends, influence of politics, accent and grammar issues, and publishing possibilities.

Spend last two weeks with participants from the region offering poems about West africa, their specific country, and culture.

Edit AA - further comments are closed as of December 19, 2017

June Contest 2017

Submitted by weirdelf on Wed, 2017-06-07 05:00

Historical Figures
Sponsors: scribbler and Geezer
Status: Open to new participants
Start/end date: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 to Thursday, July 27, 2017
Description: A free verse poem not to exceed 28 lines (not counting stanza breaks) about somebody who changed history

Judge(s): anonymous
Objectives: to have fun and stretch wings
Subject matter:Historical figures

https://www.neopoet.com/contest/historical-figures

REMEMBER TO MEET AND GREET OUR NEW AC:
Paul, AC Chair
jane210660
Keith Logan
at https://www.neopoet.com/community/news/election-results-8

June Contest 2017

Submitted by weirdelf on Wed, 2017-06-07 04:44

Historical Figures
Submitted by scribbler
Status: Open to new participants
Start/end date: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 to Thursday, July 27, 2017
Description: A free verse poem not to exceed 28 lines (not counting stanza breaks) about somebody who changed history
Sponsor(s): scribbler and Geezer
Judge(s): anonymous
Objectives: to have fun and stretch wings
Subject matter:Historical figures

REMEMBER TO MEET AND GREET OUR NEW AC:
Paul, AC Chair
jane210660
Keith Logan
at https://www.neopoet.com/community/news/election-results-8

 

June Contest 2017

Submitted by weirdelf on Wed, 2017-06-07 04:37

Historical Figures
Submitted by scribbler on Tue, 2017-06-06 14:37
Status: Open to new participants
Start/end date: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 to Thursday, July 27, 2017
Description: A free verse poem not to exceed 28 lines (not counting stanza breaks) about somebody who changed history

Sponsor(s): scribbler and Geezer
Judge(s): anonymous

Objectives: to have fun and stretch wings

Subject matter:Historical figures

Election Results

Submitted by neopoet on Mon, 2017-05-29 21:21

We would like to cordially welcome the new members of the 23rd Administrative Council:

Paul, AC Chair

And, in alphabetical order:

jane210660
Keith Logan

Please join us in congratulating the new AC and wishing them the best for the upcoming term.

AC Election: Announcement (May 2017)

Our election recently began with the following individuals on the ballot:

Eumolpus
Keith Logan
jane210660
Rhiannon1010
lonlyhrtsclub13
Paul

The election will concludes on Wednesday, May 24th.

You may view the voting guide here: https://www.neopoet.com/community/vote/guide

Ballot: https://www.neopoet.com/community/form/3042

AC Election: Announcement (May 2017)

Submitted by neopoet on Wed, 2017-05-03 20:45
Updated - see below for link to the ballot 
 
Our election will begin in the evening on Friday, May 5, with the following individuals on the ballot:
 
Eumolpus
Keith Logan
jane210660
Rhiannon1010
lonlyhrtsclub13
Paul
 
The election will continue until Wednesday, May 24th.
 
You may view the voting guide (and candidates may update their responses) here: https://www.neopoet.com/community/vote/guide
 

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