Run Kitty, Run!
Okay, I have been dying to tell everyone this news! It's now official, I'm the new Regional Advisor for our chapter of the SCBWI here in Southwest Texas!
The what? SCBWI is the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators. The organization is broken up into geographical chapters run by volunteers. The regional advisor is the one in charge of the chapter.
It wasn't an easy decision. It's a big job with a lot of responsibility. I've been mulling it over since April, thinking, "Could I do this?" And by November it was, "Should I do this?" And in January it became, "Yes, I want to do this!" I love the SCBWI! The people that I've met through this organization have been incredible. I hope to offer as much support and encouragement to our members as I've received over the last 3 years.
I've been the Illustrator Coordinator for our chapter for a few years. I've organized meetings, brought in speakers and made sure the illustrators had a voice on our planning committee. I also helped put together our fall conference. I have a great group of very dedicated volunteers to work with. Planning things, running meetings, public speaking, these are all natural things for me. I'm looking forward to the challenge.
So that's it, that's my big news. I know you were all hoping I was having a baby or got a book deal or landed yet another television appearance. Nope, nothing so heart-stopping. But exciting to me all the same!
That's great news! You've obviously put a lot of thought into this, and I'm sure that your chapter will benefit greatly from having you as its new regional advisor. It's wonderful to be able to be a part of something that you feel so positively about. Congratulations!
Posted by: Amanda | February 11, 2006 at 11:55 AM
This is great to hear Heather! I'm sure you'll do a fantastic job. I wish there was a region here in Norway - I think I'm the only norwegian member actually. But at least I've been in contact with the swedish region, and I get to attend their conferences :)
Posted by: wynlen | February 12, 2006 at 04:06 PM
Heather!! This is fabulous news! Woo hoo! You are such a celeb. in my eyes already and this just confirms it even more. Congratulations! I am so pleased about this!
I love SCBWI too! psst, hey buddy e-mail me... I have something for you!
Mindy Wilson
Posted by: Mindy Wilson | February 13, 2006 at 02:07 PM
congratulations! sounds like a lot of fun...:)
Posted by: Lee | February 13, 2006 at 03:03 PM
Good for you, Heather! You'll do a great job with it!
Posted by: Janee | February 13, 2006 at 04:42 PM
This is sooo fantastic Heather! Congratulations!!!
xoxo
~t.
Posted by: tine | February 13, 2006 at 07:51 PM
Congratulations! You'll be great!
Posted by: amy | February 15, 2006 at 03:18 PM
Hawt Dawg! I look forward to seeing what you and your fabulousness can do with our region. Conrgats Heather!
Posted by: Dee | February 15, 2006 at 08:28 PM
I love your work! I just found your blog, but I will be back to visist again! :)
Sarah Smith
http://www.rusticrelics.net
http://waxing_poetic.blogspot.com
Posted by: Sarah Smith | February 15, 2006 at 10:40 PM
Congrats!
Dede
Posted by: inki | February 16, 2006 at 04:09 AM
Great news - CONGRATS!! I Love the illustration - great colors! Very springy!!
Posted by: Frizz | February 18, 2006 at 01:56 PM
Congratz! Hey, I was in your neck of the woods just last week, and the month before. I stopped in and visited the folks at Hampton Brown. Anyway, thanks for sharing the good news!
Posted by: Don | February 19, 2006 at 06:12 PM