First of all, thank you to Lynn Fraley, Pam Fenner, Judy Baker, Becky Parker Geist, Bob Heyman, Ruth Schwartz, Val Sherer, Eloise Hamann, Tricia Sullivan, Carol Sheldon, Carol Jacobson, and Rose Cordero-Gonzales for volunteering for our first in-person BAIPA gathering of 2024. We are an all-volunteer organization and we could not host this meeting without your help.
We need two more volunteers — a couple folks have had things come up and had to change plans.
One is getting refreshments. We will reimburse you. There’s a Safeway two minutes north of the meeting space. We’re thinking pastries, bagels and cream cheese, fruit, cut up veggies, cookies, cheese and crackers. (Coffee and tea will be provided by the venue, as will lunch.)
The other is mic runner for the Q and A — carrying the mic to whoever is asking or answering questions, so those folks in the meeting room as well as on zoom can hear everything.
Please let me know — johnbyrnebarry@gmail.com — if you can help with one or both of these volunteer roles. We would also love it if one or more of you volunteered to be on standby in case someone else isn’t able to make it.
Thanks.

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
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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.
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