GDRW.ORG
ABOUT US
GDRW is dedicated to promoting the romance and women's fiction genres, and to supporting and developing the writing goals of all its members.
MISSION STATEMENT
As the Greater Detroit Romance Writers, it is our mission to provide a positive and constructive forum for the nurturing, development, enhancement and promotion of the creativity, professionalism and productivity of all members. It is our goal to empower all members in the exploration of the art and business of writing, and to encourage members to maintain high standards of integrity, sensitivity, camaraderie and excellence. We strive to achieve these goals by sponsoring, providing and/or encouraging participation in meetings, workshops, networking, conferences, contests and newsletters.
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We respect and welcome all authors, regardless of gender, age, gender identity, race, health status, national origin, relationship status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion. We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive environment where all authors can learn, grow, and have access to resources intended to aid them in their pursuit of literary excellence.
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GDRW MEMBERSHIP is open to anyone writing romance or women's fiction, published or unpublished.
2024-2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dana Nussio
President
The president leads all board meetings and the monthly program meetings.
Maggie Eliot
Secretary
The secretary takes minutes at meetings and sends welcome packets to our new members.
Aliza Mann
V.P. of Programming
The VP of Programming schedules the monthly speakers and chairs the conference.
Sage Spelling
Treasurer
The treasurer prepares the annual budget and oversees all financial matters.
Heather Novak
V.P. of Communications
The VP of Communications publishes our newsletters and oversees our social media sites.
JOAN SHAPIRO SERVICE AWARD
Each year GDRW honors one member with the Joan Shapiro Service Award for their exemplary dedication and service to our chapter. In 2023, this award was presented to Kay Krieg for her dedication and support to GDRW and our members.
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Joan Shapiro was a long-standing member of our organization and dedicated years to the development and betterment of our chapter.
2023 - Kay Krieg
2022 - Heather Novak
2021 Reem Fransis
2020 - Celia Mulder
2019 - Deby Henneman
2018 - Aliza Mann
2017 - Tracy Bilen
2016 - A.J. Norris
2015 - Elizabeth Heiter
2014 - Dana Nussio
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Librarian: Tracy Bilen
Newsletter Editor: Heather Novak
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Social: Tana Jenkins, DK Marie, CK Brooke, Beth Gelman