Letter from the President – August 2026
Dear Friends, If there is such a thing as the poetry gods, they must be smiling on NEPC! We’ve now held 6 of the 8 scheduled events in the WE (too) … Read more
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Letter from the President – February 2026
Dear Friends, I have a confession to make: I was always uncomfortable with the concept of Black History Month. It struck me as a pro forma attempt to honor the … Read more
Letter from the President – January 2026
My Friends, Let me start by wishing you a Happy 2026. I will confess, I’d begun feeling quite hopeful as the holidays approached (perhaps many of you were feeling the same), … Read more
President’s Letter – December 2025
Dear Friends and Colleagues, I have a few important things to discuss with you today: the video/anthology of this year’s prize winners; volunteer opportunities; and our end-of-year fundraising drive, which–with your help–will place the … Read more
President’s Letter – October 2025
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Stray thoughts and (perhaps) a few more orderly observations: Kudos (Overdue) The fact that you’re enjoying yet another monthly newsletter is largely due to the diligence … Read more
President’s Letter – September 2025
Letter from our President Dear Friends and Colleagues, As I’m approaching the completion of my first year as your President, I am proud to say it has been a productive … Read more
President Letter – August 2025
Letter from our President To our Friends, Colleagues, and community, Here are the big headlines to catch you up and clue you in: This will serve as the July/August newsletter Because … Read more
NEPC President Steven Ratiner on Mary Buchinger in Red Letter Poem #258
NEPC President Steven Ratiner recently featured a poem by our past NEPC President, Mary Buchinger, in Red Letter Poem #258. Her poem “Ars” explores the physical and creative process of … Read more
NEPC Announces new President: Steven Ratiner
Note from outgoing Interim President Linda Haviland Conte: I am excited to announce that we have a new president for NEPC, STEVEN RATINER. I’m so proud that the search … Read more
Old Manse Reading Cancelled!
Due to the weather predicted for Sunday, April 30, the NEPC has cancelled its reading. We plan to reschedule this event.