President’s report
This year begins the 15th anniversary of Straw Dog Writers Guild, and looking back it’s amazing to see what we’ve accomplished. Last year’s accomplishments continue to build the reputation—and grow the guild in new directions.
2024 had two firsts for Straw Dog; the WriteAngles Conference and the hiring of an Executive Consultant, Patricia Pin.
Straw Dog was approached by the WriteAngles organization asking us to take over and present the conference after a 3-year hiatus. The Committee, spearheaded by Ellen Meeropol, held pop up events to learn what writers wanted the conference to be, and did an incredible job of fundraising to make this event happen. The WriteAngles conference was an incredible success and has paved the way for this to become an annual event. Watch this year’s conference
Patricia Pin has joined us as Executive Consultant and brings her years of experience at the Mount to Straw Dog to help us improve and refine our organization. A strategic plan is being worked on to continue to grow Straw Dog and a newly formed development committee will be working to raise funds and seek sponsorship to help Straw Dog continue to grow and serve the writing community.
Here’s to 2025!
Mary Ann Scognamiglio, President
Click HERE for the 2025 Annual Report