2012 Convention Photos, courtesy of Tracy Million Simmons
Service Awards
Book Awards
Youth Writing Contest Awards
Adult Writing Contest Awards

2012 Karnowski Youth Poetry Contest Winners:

• First Place winner was Christine Conway for her poem, "Out Like a Lamb." Christine is from Towanda, Kansas, in District 5 area.
• Second Place winner was Alissa Gomez for her poem, "Through the Glass." Alissa is from Benton, Kansas, in District 5 area.
• Third Place winner was Kate Sorenson for her poem, "The Golden Leaf." Kate is from Wichita, Kansas, District 5 area.

2012 Service Awards:
2012 Awards Chair: Alan Dsouza, D5. Committee: Diane Palka, D2; Tracy Million Simmons, D2; Don Pady, D1.

Cathy Callen, District 2, has functioned as a State Treasurer in a proactive manner. She is responsible, courageous, and outspoken. Although she is a stickler for rules, she also looks to make the financial management of the organization seamless and less stressful for the members. She is good with forms and she helps all members with their filing issues with KAC finances. She has set a high bar for the position of KAC State Treasurer. Nominated by Prem Bajaj, District 5.

Involved in KAC since 1997, Doris Schroeder, District 6, has been a loyal and enthusiastic supporter of the organization. She has held various positions such as State Secretary, co-chair of State Convention, State Vice President and State President. She motivates others to work and has a graceful demeanor encouraging others to work for KAC. She was instrumental in the Centennial Celebration of KAC. Nominated by Anne Mart, District 6.

As District 5 President, Susan Howell is professional and encourages diversity in programs and membership. She also conducted a needs assessment of the membership to improve upon KAC activities. Susan has suggested the KAC Board to combine reports into the yearbook there by reducing redundancy and started new initiatives such as emailing reports prior to meetings to streamline and make meeting more productive. Nominated by Dixie Brown, District 5.

Since joining KAC, Susie Nightingale, District 2, has been very active member. She has held positions such as District 2 Secretary and President, and has served as head of the Nominating Committee. As a District President, Susie has increased attendance, and been instrumental in organizing an annual Writer's Retreat. She provided unmatched hospitality during the 2010 Convention. As the State New Member Chair she is a great motivating factor. Nominated by Joann Williams, District 2

October 5-7, 2012
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
Salina, KS • Hosted by District 4

District 4 is proud to announce
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg, Kansas Poet
Laureate will be our featured keynote speaker.
Caryn has offered to do a Poetry class during our
Saturday afternoon workshops as well as giving
the keynote address Saturday evening..
    All is going well with planning and we promise an exciting 2012 Convention for everyone at Salina!  
   Read about Caryn's new novel, The Divorce Girl, and an interview with Caryn on the WoW site.

“Creative Nonfiction & Writing for Anthologies"
Mark Bouton “Let's Write a Novel”
Kevin Rabas “Writing Flash Fiction and Narrative Poems”
Judy Entz “In the Know Concerning Self-publishing”
Ann Zimmerman

“Songwriting Should Not Be Left to the Pros”

Jim Hoy

“Serendipity, the Writer's Best Friend”

“These are the Materials; the Transformative Power of Fiction” & Keynote:

“Wreckage, Wonder and Ways Through the Impossible; Writing Life's Hard Stuff in Poetry, Fiction and Non Fiction"