The Sacramento Valley Rose
Chapter Meeting Information

Meeting programs and locations will be updated as they are finalized.
(Check-in begins at 9:00 a.m.)

Contact Marlene for RSVP information and directions.

January 28, 2012 - Tawny Weber - Writing Love Scenes February 25, 2012 - Theresa Meyers - Shattering the Mirror of Your Character: How To Use Back Story Effectively March 24, 2012 - Virna DePaul - Bargain Hunter: How To Get the Most Bang Out of the Three Act Structure and Turning Points April 28, 2012 - Anna Stewart - Confessions of a TV Addict or Everything I know about writing I learned from Watching Television May 19, 2012 - Josie Brown - Your First Scenes: Making a Great First Impression on Agents and Editors (with a 4-page read and critique) June 16, 2012 - Allison Brennan - No Plotters Allowed July 25-29, 2012 - RWA Nationals August 25, 2012 - Bill Haggart - Power of the Senses: Enhancing Author’s Voice, Characterization and Conflict September 22, 2012 - Bob Mayer (1-day workshop) - Write It Forward (previously Warrior Writer) October 27, 2012 - Panel Discussion - Judging 101 (with 3-page read) November 17, 2012 - Dee Brice - Funny Bones and Other Ticklish Places December - Annual Holiday (This is a Members only event) Tea RSVP to Marlene Urso

 

 

Visit our photo gallery from past meetings and events

Directions to the Holiday Inn, Rancho Cordova

The Holiday Inn is located at 11269 Point East Drive, just a few blocks from the Sunrise Boulevard exit of U.S. Route 50.

Take the exit for south-bound Sunrise Boulevard. In roughly one-tenth of a mile, turn left onto Folsom Boulevard (east-bound).  Take the first left onto Point East Drive, pass the Marriott on the left, and continue another tenth of a mile to the Holiday Inn, also on your left. Park anywhere in the lot, and enter through the main lobby entrance at the front of the building.

 

 

Meetings policies and costs:

Our meetings include a complimentary continental breakfast from 9-10 a.m. Breakfast and socializing is followed by a short business session. After this we enjoy our workshop and/or lecture from approximately 10:30 a.m. till noon.

We encourage everyone to RSVP at least eight days before the meeting to avoid any late fee. It's a very simple process and our Events Coordinator is more than happy to take your information and answer your questions. Having an accurate count for our meetings aids with set-up and planning, so please help us and RSVP as early as possible.

You are welcome to attend the informational portion of the meeting only. Reservations must still be made, however, and you will be expected to pay the full meeting fee.

NOTE TO SVR MEMBERS:

Walk-ins will be charged a $10 fee. Cancellations made before Wednesday are not subject to payment of meeting fee. Cancellations made after Wednesday will be charged the meeting fee at the next meeting they attend if and only if a walk-in or late reservation DOES NOT take their place. Failure to pay for the missed meeting jeopardizes your "good member" standing.

*Please note that the Holiday Tea and Readers Luncheon do not constitute "regular" meetings so they do not count as one of the two meetings for guests.