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ISPS News BulletinsA Message from the President, March, 2012by Mardelle Fortier, ISPS President T. S. Eliot reminds us that April is the cruelest month. It teases you with the warmth of Spring, only to drench you with cold rains. It makes you desire the out-of-doors only to force you to work on your income tax. The political season goes on, but the baseball season is yet to really begin. The one bright aspect: April is National Poetry Month. There will be many poetry events, from other clubs and ours. Check ISPS newsletter and please come to ISPS meetings where these events will be included in announcements. On April 14, from 10-2, Lisle Library will have a set of booths to promote their programs. I hope to gather a few volunteers to offer information to patrons of the library. If you know of some poets who are still in winter doldrums, please encourage them to come to our meetings and offer a ride if needed. We miss those of you who have not been able to attend ISPS events. The readings at Villa St. Benedict went well with a lively audience. This program is a new one for our club, and we thank all who are involved. T. S. Eliot also said that Rum Tum Tugger was a curious cat! ISPS meetings are a great place to indulge your curiosity about poetry and renew contacts with supportive poets. Look forward to seeing you there! Sincerely, Mardelle Fortier Archive of Past Presidents' Messages"Last Sunday" Reading, May 27, 2012Poets will be featured at Brewed Awakening, 19 West Quincy (across from the train station), Westmont, on Sunday, May 27 at 12:30 p.m. Music (TBA) at noon. Cover charge of $7.00 includes coffee and a snack. There will also be an open mic. Sponsored by the Illinois State Poetry Society and Brewed Awakening. The reading is sponsored by the Illinois State Poetry Society and Brewed Awakening. Web site design and maintenance by Alan Harris at | |||||