Becky Parker Geist
BAIPA President
I love serving on the BAIPA Board! What a fun and energetic group and one that is very committed to BAIPA’s success and the success of its members! We meet on the first Monday of every month, 5:30-7:30 pm (dinner included), currently at McInnis Golf Clubhouse (Smith Ranch Rd exit). All of us also put in time outside these meetings (and the member meetings, of course) to keep BAIPA flowing and growing.
- volunteer management (finding and managing volunteers to do things like help with meeting registration, getting handouts copied, buying food for the meeting snacks, etc);
- communications management (social media, public relations, etc);
- liaison to the Key Room;
- financial management and long-range fiscal planning;
- technology skills (managing Google accounts, posting blog posts, ease with WordPress, etc);
- events coordinator (managing details of events BAIPA participates in as outreach such as writers conferences, book fairs, etc);
- video/multi-media management (oversight of videoed presentations, getting them posted on YouTube and linked to our site).
Author
One of my favorite things about BAIPA is its culture of generosity, the willingness — even eagerness — to share what we have each learned in the process of bringing stories to life. We provide educational programs, networking, marketing opportunities, encouragement, and information on industry vendors and services. And lots of one-on-one advice and mentoring.
We welcome all who have an interest in making connections within the world of independent publishing and learning more about how to publish and sell their work successfully. Together we are raising the standard of independent publishing and helping our members thrive.
Do join us!
—Becky Parker Geist, BAIPA Board of Directors, President
Quick Resources
Current BAIPA members do not need to register for our monthly meetings. The night before the meetings, they will receive the Zoom info. For workshop registration, members can buy a member ticket and will receive the Zoom info the night before the meetings, as well as in the confirmation email.