2011 NWG Fall Conference
OCTOBER 14-15
**Ainsworth, NE**
Schedule
Friday, October 14
6:00 - 9:00 - member readings, Rodeway Inn conference room (members can sign up at the door
to read); coffee and snacks are provided.
Saturday, October 15
GENERAL MEETING
Theme: "Western Characters Welcome"
8:00 AM Registration, set up vendor tables
8:30 Welcome and conference information
9:00 Lisa Pelto, Concierge Publishing: Publishg Options
10:00 D.R. Haskins, Historical Author: Pioneers
10:30 Marita Placek, Historical Author: Outlaws
11:00 Lyn Messersmith, Cowgirl Poet: Free verse
11:30 R.P. Smith, Cowboy Poet: Traditional Cowboy Poetry
12:00 Lunch (Catered on site)
1:00 Guild Business Meeting
1:45 Break
2:00 Workshops:
WORKSHOP A
Lisa Pelto; Developing the Super Book
WORKSHOP B
D. R. Haskins & Marita Placek; Marketing the Historical Works
WORKSHOP C
Lyn Messersmith & R.P. Smith; Poetry: The Cowboy Way
4:00 Evaluations, closing, and door prizes
4:30 Schmoozing with speakers, vendors, and members
5:00 Adjourn
Location
Friday, October 14
Rodeway Inn, Easy Hwy 20, Ainsworth, NE 69210
Saturday, October 15
Evangelical Free Church, East Hwy 20, Ainsworth, NE 69210 402-387-0755
A catered lunch will be provided onsite; other food available at:
• Big John’s Family Resturant (Hwy 20) menu or noon buffet
• The Golden Steer Steak House (Hwy 20) menu or noon buffet , evening specials, can order alcoholic drinks with meal.
• D & B Café (202 N. Richardson Drive) west of East City Park
• Subway or Pizza Hut on Hwy. 20
HOTEL INFORMATION
A Block of rooms has been reserved for Friday, Oct 14 at:
Rodeway Inn
East Hwy 20
Ainsworth, NE 69210
Phone 402-387-1050
Manager : Sara Ferguson
Mention the Nebraska Writers Guild to get your room for $55/night + tax (all are two bed rooms) . Pool, Wi-Fi, continental breakfast for no extra charge. A ground floor wheelchair-accessible room is also available. RV hookups are offered (weather permitting) at $22/night. The pool can be accessed for $3.00 but complimentary breakfast is not available for RV guests.
Alternative lodging is available at the Super 8, East Hwy 20, Ainsworth, NE 69210 402-387-0700
Register ON-LINE via Pay-Pal or copy & Mail the following:
Registration for Nebraska Writers Guild 2010 Fall Conference
Questions? Contact: Connie Crow, 3823 Coffey Ave, Bellevue, NE 68123
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Conference
Member $55
Nonmember $65
Registered Student $25
After September 30 $65
(Members or Nonmembers alike)
Vendor Table (Free to Members) $25
Dues
Renewal or New Member $17.50
(Through March 1, 2011)
Student-Renewal or New Member $10
(Through March 1, 2011)
TOTAL _________
PayPal Registration HERE