EFA Arizona meets every third Tuesday of the month, 5:15-7:15 p.m. Odd months we hold meetings, and even months we hold Scrabble Night. Unless otherwise noted below, EFA Arizona events take place at Casa Libre en La Solana, Tucson's community writing center (http://www.casalibre.org/). EFA members are welcome to join our regional Yahoo! Group. Interested nonmembers can join us at: http://www.meetup.com/Editorial-Freelancers-Association-Arizona-Chapter/.
Activities of EFA's Arizona chapter will be posted here. For additional information, contact Erin M. Wilcox, chapter coordinator, at chap_arizona AT the-efa.org. You must be an EFA member to join an EFA chapter. Chapter events are open to all members, guests of members, and freelancers interested in joining EFA.
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Previous Meetings
Mt. Lemmon Hike!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
It's time again for our annual field trip to Mt. Lemmon, where the temperature is usually a good ten degrees cooler than in Tucson. Think trees, rivers, forest creatures, and great company. Open to EFA members and friends of the chapter. Bring a few dollars to contribute to gas and national park day pass. Brown bag lunch. We'll meet at Le Buzz Cafe at 8:00 a.m. sharp and carpool up the hill. Please email me at the above address if you are interested.
Scrabble Night!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Join us for a night of relaxed social networking and Scrabble playing. Attending Scrabble Night is a great way to get to know local freelancers and, if you are not yet an EFA member, to get a feel for the organization. Scrabble Night is free of charge. This event is potluck. Thank you for contributing!
Making the Most of Your EFA Membership
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Whether you are a new EFA member, a longtime member, or a freelancer interested in joining EFA, you can benefit from this workshop. We will go over specific strategies such as crafting your online profile as well as general principles that will help you more than make back the money you invest in your EFA membership. This will be an interactive workshop. Members, please bring laptops if you have them as well as your username and password to log onto the EFA Web site. If you do not know your username and password, please contact EFA Headquarters (click on the "Contact" link above for the e-mail address).
Scrabble Night
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Join us for a festive night of professional networking and Scrabble playing. Attending this event is a great way to get to know local freelancers and, if you are not yet an EFA member, to get a feel for the organization. Scrabble Night is free of charge. This month's event will be potluck--thanks for contributing!
Tucson Festival of Books
Sunday, March 14, 2010
We have a booth at the Tucson Festival of Books on the University of Arizona campus mall. If you live in Tucson or you will be at the festival, please come check us out at booth #45. EFA members have already signed up for booth hours. Friends of the EFA are welcome to play Scrabble and relax in the shade inside the booth.
Tucson Festival of Books
Saturday, March 13, 2010
We have a booth at the Tucson Festival of Books on the University of Arizona campus mall. If you live in Tucson or you will be at the festival, please come check us out at booth #45. EFA members have already signed up for booth hours. Friends of the EFA are welcome to play Scrabble and relax in the shade inside the booth.
Ready, Set, Festival!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
The Tucson Festival of Books is right around the corner, March 13-14. We have promotional chapter brochures, a full booth schedule, and a grammar game. All we need now is a final plan. Come help us tie up the last threads as we prepare for our chapter's most visible event of the year. Both EFA members and nonmembers are welcome. This meeting will be potluck.
Tax Issues for the Self-Employed Freelancer
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
The main topic for EFA Arizona's February meeting will be tax issues. Our special guest, Alexandra Miller, CPA, will offer advice on how to stay on top of taxes this season and outline the services she offers as an accountant. We will also continue to plan for our chapter's booth at the Tucson Festival of Books in March.
Tucson Festival of Books Planning
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
EFA Arizona will be participating in this year's Tucson Festival of Books March 13-14. This is right around the corner, so it's time to plan our table and get going on our promotional materials. This planning will be the focus of January's meeting, and we can spend any extra time playing Scrabble. February's Scrabble Night will be canceled in favor of our annual tax meeting; more info to follow. If you are an EFA member or interested nonmember who would like to participate in our booth at the festival, this will be a great meeting to attend.
Holiday Scrabble Night
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Join us for a festive night of professional networking and Scrabble playing. Attending this event is a great way to get to know local freelancers and, if you are not yet an EFA member, to get a feel for the organization. Scrabble Night is free of charge. This month's holiday event will be potluck--thanks for contributing!
Flexible Structures for Freelancers
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Susan Lee, life coach and home office management expert, offers a holistic approach to the daily realities of freelancing. We will address fundamental questions such as, what is the purpose of your business, and how can you best use systems and tools to support your foundational values as a businessperson? As a long-time professional devoted to finding alternative ways to contribute in the world, Susan stresses the importance of bringing creativity to your business and having the ability to carry your whole self into your work. This is one EFA Arizona meeting you won't want to miss. EFA members and interested members of the public are welcome. Refreshments and new experiences will be served.
Scrabble Night
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Join us for a night of relaxed social networking and Scrabble playing. Attending this event is a great way to get to know local freelancers and, if you are not yet an EFA member, to get a feel for the organization. Scrabble Night is free of charge. Light refreshments will be served.
Getting Work
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
How do you find freelance work? This most basic of questions has many answers, and if you bring yours to the table this month, you're sure to learn a few new tips in return. We will brainstorm as a group and discuss which methods of finding work are most effective and why. Please bring a list of your favorite job-scouting sources, anything from Web sites to mailings to cold calls, and don't forget that pad and paper because this month you'll definitely want to take notes. Refreshments will be served, and we'll cover a little chapter business at the beginning of the meeting. RSVPs appreciated.
Field Trip to Mt. Lemmon--Where It's Cool
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Tired of sitting behind that desk? Want to exercise, but feel challenged by the heat outside? Come with us to Mt Lemmon and walk off your woes!
Mt. Lemmon is usually about fifteen degrees cooler than the Tucson basin. Traveling to the top is like taking a trip from Mexico to Canada in terms of the vegetation. If you haven't explored any trails yet, this is your chance. If you have, well, I don't need to convince you how refreshing it is up there because the mountain has surely done that already.
We'll meet at Le Buzz Cafe at 9:00 a.m. sharp and carpool up the hill. Day use pass will be covered. Please email the chapter coordinator for more details if you are interested.
It will be especially important in the case of this trip to have accurate RSVPs. Thanks for letting me know in advance if you plan to attend.
I hope you can make it out to Mt. Lemmon, where all the cool kids will be on Saturday, August 29.
Social Networking
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Have you caught the buzz about the power of social networking sites to promote your business? Wondered what it's all about? Whether you want to get started or refine your use of these sites to attract clients, this meeting has your name on it. Pablo Bley, local entrepreneur and facilitator of the Southwest Authors Guild (SWAG), will be our guest speaker for the evening. The meeting is open to EFA members and interested members of the public. Light refreshment will be served. RSVPs appreciated.
Scrabble Night
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Join us for a night of relaxed social networking and Scrabble playing. Attending this event will be a great way to get to know local freelancers and, if you are not yet an EFA member, to get a feel for the organization. Scrabble Night is free of charge. Light refreshments will be served.
Business Planning
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Guest speaker Ernest Nedder, president of ETN Publishing/Consulting, will present on building a business plan and finding your niche in the publishing market. Mr. Nedder has been a publishing and management consulting professional for more than thirty-eight years. He has worked with banks, publishers, distribution companies, and other firms including Rainbow Media, Aztec Publishing Services, and Paulist Press.
Tucson Festival of Books
Sunday, March 15, 2009
We have a booth at the Tucson Festival of Books on the University of Arizona campus mall. If you live in Tucson or you will be at the festival, please come check us out at booth #42 between 10:00 and 5:30!
Planning Meeting
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
We will be finalizing our plans and promotional materials for the Tucson Festival of Books, March 14-15.
Scrabble Night
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Join us for a night of relaxed social networking and Scrabble playing. Scrabble Night will take place at Casa Libre en la Solana, 228 N Fourth Ave., Tucson. Attending this event will be a great way to get to know local freelancers and, if you are not yet an EFA member, to get a feel for the organization. Scrabble Night is free of charge. Light refreshments will be served.
Tax Issues for the Self-Employed Freelancer
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
The main topic for EFA Arizona's January meeting will be tax issues. Our special guest, Douglas Holm, CPA, will offer advice on how to stay on top of taxes this season and outline the services he offers as an accountant. The group will plan for the Tucson Festival of Books in March, where we will be exhibiting.
Holiday Scrabble Night
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Come celebrate the holidays EFA style with a festive night of Scrabble! This event is potluck. Some refreshments will be provided.
Freelance Resumes
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The main topic for EFA Arizona's November meeting will be freelance resumes. A presentation based on Sheila Buff's EFA booklet "Resumes for Freelancers" will be followed by a short resume workshop. We will continue to explore options for our chapter Web site and follow up on old business. If you are an EFA Arizona member with something to add to the agenda, please contact Erin at the above address. This meeting is free. Refreshments will be provided.
Scrabble Night
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Join us for a night of relaxed social networking and Scrabble playing. Scrabble Night will take place at Casa Libre en la Solana, 228 N Fourth Ave., Tucson. Attending this event will be a great way to get to know local freelancers and, if you are not yet an EFA member, to get a feel for the organization. Scrabble Night is free of charge. Light refreshments will be served.
Inaugural Meeting
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
The Arizona chapter's inaugural meeting will be held in the library of Tucson's community writing center, Casa Libre en la Solana (www.casalibre.org), on the third Tuesday in September. We will focus on networking, goal-setting, and brainstorming topics of interest for future presentations by local artists, editors, and business professionals. Our guest speaker for the evening will present affordable options for Web site setup. Refreshments will be served. We anticipate that the meeting should run for an hour and a half to two hours. Local EFA members and interested members of the public are equally welcome. Please RSVP to chapter coordinator Erin Wilcox at chap_arizona AT the-efa.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
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