2019 STAR Meeting & Event Schedule

STAR Meetings and workshops occur on the third Saturday of the month every month, except as noted.

All workshops and events open to the public 

February 16^th 

Writing & Romance Trivia

• Location – B&N  Vestal, NY
• Time – 10:30 to 11:30
• *STAR meeting 10-10:30
  

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March 23^rd 

The First Page

Rhonda Penders, editor of Wild Rose Press, explains what editors are looking for and take pitches  for all genres

• Time – 10:30 to 11:30
• Location: Meeting Room, Core Life Eatery, Vestal Parkway Pay-your-own luncheon to follow
• *STAR meeting 10-10:30
  

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April 7^th 

Members-Only Spring Retreat

• Location Itaska Valley Farm 
• Time – 8:30 to 4
  

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May 18^th

Tarot for Writers

Romance author, Paula Scardamalia will present on how to use tarot cards to deepen characters and plots. .After, she will give Tarot readings for those interested

• Location Meeting Room Core Life Eatery, Vestal Parkway Pay-your-own luncheon to follow 
• Time 10:30 to 11:30
• *Star meeting 10-10:30
  

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June 15^th

Protect & Serve for Writers 

Members of law enforcement will share their experiences

• Location – B&N  Pay-your-own luncheon to follow 
• Time – 10:30 to 11:30
• *Star meeting 10-10:30
  

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September 21

Members-Only Fall Retreat  

• Location TBA
• Time – 8:30 to 4
  

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October 12^{th   *}date changed due to NJ conference

Literary Agent or Writing Roundup

• Location – B&N Pay-your-own luncheon to follow
• Time 10:30 to 11:30
• *Star meeting 10-10:30
  

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October 18-19th

New Jersey Writers Conference

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November 16^th

Literary Agent or Writing Roundup  

• Location – B&N Pay-your-own luncheon to follow
• Time 10:30 to 11:30
• *Star meeting 10-10:30
  

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December 8^th

Members-Only Awards luncheon 

• Location – TBA
• Time – Noon
  

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*Regular STAR meetings will precede public events to allow time for chapter business and member sharing of good news.