June 25, 2026

 WRITE ON HOOSIERS

June 25, 2026

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Andrew Cummins, Katherine Flotz, Ruthann Graczyk, Cindy Horgash, Lisa Keene, Al Koch, Karen Lauper, Bob Neuman, Judy Neuman, Sharon Palmeri, Shirley Vaughn, and Nick Dapkus (guest)

OLD BUSINESS:

The minutes of May 28, 2026, were read and approved by Shirley Vaughn, and Al Koch seconded.  

Sharon Palmeri (Exec. Dir.) reminded members that time was running out for personal bios and story submissions for the WOH upcoming book.  The deadline is July 30, 2026.

Shirley Vaughn alerted members that the WOH 2026 Summer and Winter Meeting schedule listed incorrect dates for July.  The meetings will be held on July 9^th and 23^rd at Bulldog Park.

NEW BUSINESS:

Nick Dapkus (guest) introduced himself to the members and spoke of his interest in writing.  In turn, members introduced themselves and spoke of their writing experiences.

LITERARY NEWS:

Sharon Palmeri was asked by Gail Galvan to announce that the audio version of her book “New Jack Rabbit City” is available on Amazon (free to play).

Al Koch announced that the story of his lifelong marriage to his beautiful bride was printed in the newspaper.

READINGS:

SHIRLEY VAUGHN read her poem “Life” that she plans to enter in the new WOH book. 

KAREN LAUPER read Part 2 of her book, “Can You Push Me to Heaven.” At 8 ½, Timmy begins public school in a special education classroom.  Timmy’s mom begins easing up on her overprotective parenting style as Timmy reaches a new stage in his life that his family sees as God’s will.

RUTHANN GRACZYK read the continuing saga of the Slade family, titled “New Day,” which surrounds the life of son Keith, the third child of Christine and Mark Slade, who met in Liverpool, England, in the mid-1960s in Book 1 – “Dawn.” The following is Chapter 1, where Keith and Kristi express their love for each other. The beginning of Chapter 2, where Kristi prepares for her two sons to be reunited with their grandfather.

AL KOCH read a piece titled “The 28^th Amendment to the United States Constitution – A Proposal.” Celebrating the 250^th birthday of the USA, and an idea whose time has come-the 28^th Amendment to the United States Constitution.

“Oh, Say but I’m Glad” is the piece read by BOB NEUMAN about counting his blessings.

“Don’t Hang Up,” read by SHARON PALMERI, read the last part of her short story about Maria, an interior decorator whose husband was in the Army. Upon meeting a prospective client at a restaurant, the client seemed desperate to use Maria’s phone. After using it, she returned in tears, telling Maria that she was very, very sorry.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.

Respectfully Submitted:

CINDY HORGASH