Meetings & Events

Due to Covid, there will be no in-person meetings until further notice.

Our chapter meets via zoom, the third week of the month.

blue lineTENTATIVE 2020 STAR Meeting and Event Schedule

Schedule subject to change: Guests considering joining are welcome to attend up to two regular meetings. But before attending any meeting : Please contact STAR to check the schedule for changes and to receive additional information about becoming a member.

January 11th, SATURDAY 11:30 PM

  • Location: Donoli’s
  • Topic: Annual Board Meeting  Members Only

February Board Meeting

  • Location: to be arranged
  • Topic: Board Meeting Vote on Annual Budget  Members Only

February 15th,  SATURDAY, 10:00-10:30 STAR meeting 10:30 to 11:30 Public Presentation

  • Location: Barnes & Noble Vestal NY
  • Topic: Valentine Romance Trivia

March 21, Saturday 10:15 to 11:00 meeting 11:00 Public Presentation

  • Location: Barnes & Noble Vestal NY
  • Topic: The Ups and Downs of Writing Romance

April 18, SATURDAY, 10:00-10:30 STAR meeting 10:30 to 11:30 Public Presentation

  • Location: Barnes & Noble Vestal NY
  • Topic: To be announced

May 16, SATURDAY, 8:30 AM to 3 PM

WRITING RETREAT  Members Only

    • Location: Itaska Valley Farm
    • Lunch Presentation:  Writing Tips Grab Bag

June 20,  SATURDAY, 10:00-10:30 STAR meeting 10:30 to 11:30 Public Presentation

  • Location: Barnes & Noble Vestal NY
  • Topic  Save and Serve for Writers: meet a range of public servants – police, firefighters, ETs and get to ask them about their work.

July RWA Annual Conference   

No Meeting


August 15 Board Meeting

  • Location: ZOOM conference
  • Topic: Prepare 2021 Slate of Candidates and finalize Fall program schedule

September 12, SATURDAY, 8:30 to 3

Writing Retreat  Members Only

  • Location:  to be announced

October 17,   SATURDAY, 10:00-10:30 STAR meeting 10:30 to 11:30 Public Presentation

  • Location: Barnes & Noble Vestal NY
  • Topic: To be announced

November 14,  SATURDAY, 10:00-10:30 STAR meeting 10:30 to 11:30 Public Presentation

  • Location: Barnes & Noble Vestal NY
  • Topic: To be announced

December 12
Annual Holiday Awards Dinner Members Only

  • Location: to be announced
  • Write Awards and Charms presented

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