League of Utah Writers
The League of Utah Writers is a non-profit organization dedicated to offering friendship, education, and encouragement to the writers of Utah. The League of Utah Writers has almost 400 members in 14 chapters located across the state. New members are always welcome.
About Us
Our organization is dedicated to the encouragement and improvement of all writers in their writing skills. Members are writers with various interests at all levels of skill and professionalism, and they meet in local chapters around the state to write, read, and discuss their work. They share ideas and expertise on the art of writing. Special guests may be invited to address chapter meetings.
Chapter meetings are open to the public and new members are always welcome. For more information, contact the president of the chapter nearest you.
2010 Membership
Membership benefits include:
- An annual Spring Workshop and Fall Roundup that feature outstanding speakers on all writing genres.
- Members receive a statewide membership directory, and enjoy special pricing for statewide events and contests.
Come participate in the writing experience and enjoy the association of others who share your interests.
To join the league, please download and follow the instructions on the Membership Application form.
As a result of the November 14, 2009, State Board Meeting, we established some new guidelines for membership for new and current members. First, we have eliminated the “universal” January 1st due date for new members. New members in 2010 will pay the yearly dues of $24 when joining. No more calculating $2 per month from the date of joining to arrive at a January 1st due date for the following year. The expiration date for new members will be 12 months from the date of joining. Example: Jane Doe joins LUW at Spring Workshop in April 2010. She pays $24 and her expiration date is April 1, 2011.
Second, for current members: If you already have a January 1st due date, please keep January 1st as your expiration date for 2010 forward. Example: John Doe joined at September 2009 Round Up and paid $8 for September 2009 to January 2010, plus $24 to bring his expiration date to January 1, 2011. John is already paid for all of 2010 and his next dues expiration date is January 1, 2011. John will keep his January 1st expiration date.
Third, there are always exceptions to every rule. If a current member has an extreme and unusual problem with the January 1st due date, he or she should contact either their chapter president or the League Membership Chair. An exception may be made only once in a person’s lifetime.
And last, but definitely not least: eligibility for the annual Writing Contest and for Spring Workshop. The hard and fast, unchangeable rule is: Your dues must be paid in full for the current year in order to qualify for ANY membership benefits, including but not limited to reduced entry fees for the Writing Contest, free attendance at Spring Workshop and/or reduced fees for Roundup.
Reminders for dues payments will be sent periodically throughout the year by email and/or in The Lariat, etc. However, membership eligibility for all League activities is primarily the responsibility of the member.
For any questions, please contact: Mary Barnes. Thank you in advance for all you do to make the League of Utah Writers a wonderful and exciting association to be part of.
Send your membership dues to:
Mary Barnes, Membership Chair
League of Utah WritersPO Box 1359
St. George, UT 84771
2010 Officers & Board Members
President, Mike Eldredge, 801 930-5049, email
President Elect, Ed Smith, 801 448-4403, email
Past President, Natalie Pace, 801 786-1876, email
Treasurer, Margot Hovley, 801 292-1385, email
Secretary, Suzy Gehring, 801 687-5954, email
Membership, Mary Barnes, 435 628-6768, email
Newsletter Editor, Jamie Lawson, 801 785-5853, email
Historian, Robert Brunson, 801 737-3895, email
Speakers Bureau, Marsha Lundgren, 801 243-0822, email
Public Relations Chair, Carolyn Campbell, 801 943-6571,
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Nominating Chair, Cory Webb, 801 451-1937, email
Grants Chair, Cory Webb, 801 451-1937, email
Spring Workshop Chair, Natalie Pace, 801 786-1876, email
Web Coordinator, Mark Moody, email
Writer of the Year Chair, Jill Vanderwood, 801 968-6388, email
Travel Coordinator, Griff Campbell, 801 943-6571, email
SUBS Chair, Mary Barnes, 435 628-6768, email
Contest Chair, Drienie Hattingh, 801 745-3635, 3946 N. 4750 E. Eden, UT 84310
Publications Chair, Jill Vanderwood, 801 968-6388, 4254 Bannock Dr. West Valley City, UT 84120
