Message from Zev (New WFNB Pres)

by Zev Bagel

A window of relative calm masks the oncoming tidal wave between being elected president of an organization and getting down to the work it entails. I’ve been there before, so at least I’ve been warned.

And if I learned anything from being on the Board of WFNB for a year, and having presided over several other not-for-profit organizations, it’s that the quality of the work happens best by recognizing the enormous talent and dedication of all those engaged as volunteers or professionals, and by encouraging that energy to be used to its fullest.

My job will be to serve the members of WFNB, through its Board, in the best way I can. I’m looking forward to getting to know more of you over the coming year, and to hearing your ideas.

We’re a small organization with a big vision that could be summarized in the one phrase – to develop and sustain the written word in all its forms to the benefit of all writers and residents of New Brunswick. More succinctly, and in a literal sense, our work is TO SPREAD THE WORD. We depend on our members to realize that vision, and I’ll do my best to encourage us all to play our part as writers and supporters of writing.

We have Regional Representatives in most areas of New Brunswick. Get to know who they are, and connect with them if you haven’t already. They are the eyes and ears of WFNB on the ground. Watch out for the opportunities that will be coming your way, and don’t hold back from getting engaged in any way you’d like.

Send us your news, your feedback, your praise and your concerns. Above all else, Spread the Word.