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2010-2012 Elected Officers
Boca Raton Branch, NLAPW
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PRESIDENT
Diane Brenda Bryan
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Diane Brenda Bryan received her bachelor’s degree from New York University and did post-graduate work in education at Post College and Hofstra University. She worked as a secretary for the N.Y. State Labor Department and was the first executive secretary of the War Labor Board. She also served as supply officer on an air base in Baltimore, Md. She taught English and was a drama coach for more than 20 years in N.Y. BOSCES published her English curriculum for all levels of eighth grade, and she presented a History of the Theatre on Educational TV. Diane was an actor in off Broadway productions, as well as in summer theatre in Long Island, where she was an actor in THEATERAMA, a regional touring company on L.I. For the past twenty-five years she has lived in Boca Raton where she served on the Board of Directors and president of her community. She has written many editorials for local newspapers and lectures on film and theatre. For many years she has chaired the Boca Raton Writers’ Roundtable. Her interest in historical events led her to write her first novel, based on fact, Soldier of God. Other books include Journeys, her second published novel, and Memoir of Manhattan, The Way We Were, a nonfiction book. Diane is an active member of the Cassell Network of Writers, the Florida Freelance Writers, and NLAPW. She served as Membership Vice President for the Boca Branch for four years, and also served as co-president with Myra Levick for the 2008-2010 term.
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1st VICE PRESIDENT
Programs
Marlene Klotz
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Marlene Klotz says that joining a creative writing class was the most worthwhile gift she ever gave herself. Her prime concerns centered around her family, until she fell into a health crises, which left her emotionally drained. Creative writing became Marlene’s savior. She sold her first poem to The American Journal of Nursing within a matter of weeks. That first $5.00 check was the beginning of an intense interest in writing poetry. Later on, her poem, A Mountain of Shoes was accepted by the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. to be included in their permanent archives. Since then, she has published articles and poems in Newsday, True Confessions, True Romance, True Story, Secrets, Mature Living, and Christian Parent. Everyone enjoys reading her light verses in the Hadassah and Pen Women newsletters. She self-published Alphabet Zoo, a book of children’s poetry. Her two books, Shared Memories and The Poetry of Life, were inspired from her volunteer experiences at a Delray Beach senior residence. Marlene previously served as the Boca Branch’s hospitality chair for four years.
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2nd VICE PRESIDENT
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Mary Twitty
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Since her early childhood, Mary Twitty has had a passion for creative writing. However, life got in the way and she was not able to pursue her writing until retirement. Upon retiring from the United States House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., she moved to Florida to be with her daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter, where writing became her exclusive occupation. Her two published novels are Hannah’s Journey and Selective Discretion. She is currently working on two more novels, as well as a play.
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TREASURER
Pat Wilson
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Pat Wilson has been a pen woman for 36 years, serving in various capacities, including bylaws chair, editor, and treasurer of the Florida State Association. In the Boca Branch, she is a two-time past president and has also served as editor, publicity and yearbook chairs, photographer, program vice president, and three prior terms as treasurer. A retired newspaper columnist and freelance writer, Pat is also an award-winning photographer, poet and lyricist, as well as a communications teacher. Her former students have twice seen to it that her name was included in Who’s Who Among America’s Outstanding Teachers. She proudly displays a Congressional Award for her work in Palm Beach County’s Private Sector Initiative. Pat was named Florida’s Pen Woman of the Year in 1993.
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RECORDING SECRETARY
Cora Lee Palma-Hayden
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Cora Lee Palma-Hayden is a writer, poet and artist of diversified interests. Although she has had many articles and poems published in anthologies and newspapers, she is also very accomplished at China painting. She has several chapbooks in her repertoire, along with awards and certificates from Poets of the Palm Beaches, where she served as treasurer. Her interest in the craft of astrology led to the composition of a unique bridal guide and illustrated book, A Touch of Venus —Wedding Planning with the Bridal Zodiac, published in 2009. This combined her astrological knowledge with her experience as a National Bridal Service Certified Bridal Consultant and owner-operator of The Red Palette Bridal Center. Judging a poetry contest for the Boca Raton Branch led to Cora Lee's becoming, first a patron of the branch, and then qualifying as a full-fledged member. Now in her third year as Hospitality Chair, she takes charge of planning and executing receptions for our branch Book Talks and Art Shows, as well as the annual Membership Tea. She also serves as Yearbook Chairperson.
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CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Mary Unterbrink
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A Floridian since 1968, Mary Unterbrink has been a pen woman for 20 years. She is the author of three published books, and more than 100 articles and Haiku poetry. Her art membership came when she won awards for her watercolors and mixed-media collages. Mary has previously served as vice president and art co-chair and enjoys working with the art committee on exhibits. Two of her short plays were included in the Play Reading Festival at the Willow Theatre in 2007. She also received a 1st Place Award for her adult plays at the pen women’s 2007 Florida State Conference. This is her second term as corresponding secretary and assisting with the monthly raffles.
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2010-12 Appointed Officers
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