HAPPY HAIKU MEMBERS INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM.
Pictured at a recent meeting are a few members of The Haiku Society of Hot Springs.
Back row: Robert Carter, Bill Sayles, Charles B. Hunt, and Howard Lee Kilby.
Front row: Maxine Dickerson, Judy Corwin.
“Let’s hope Henry Martyn Robert (1837-1923) will not be rolling over in his grave. He originated the Robert’s Rules of Order. But if he is, I hope he will have a smile on his face,” commented Judy Corwin of the newly renamed Haiku Society of Hot Springs.
After several years as The Hot Springs Haiku Club, a five-minute meeting of the poets was held, and the name was changed to The Haiku Society of Hot Springs. Now an active partner with the Cherry Blossom Festival and the Garland County Library, this local writing group is an affiliate of the Haiku Society of America and welcomes beginning or published poets to join them in the experience of writing the ancient art of Japanese Haiku poetry.
“Sorry, Robert’s Rules of Order,” added Corwin, “here are excerpts of our last meeting: Howard Lee Kirby herded the eclectic poets (think hermit-like, stray, outdoor cats) to order. With 7 members and one guest voting, the motion to change the name was approved. Howard stated we needed a President. Since Capt. Billy Sayles was already the South region coordinator of the National Haiku Society, and most importantly, absent from the meeting… he was nominated and approved. (Shouldn’t a motion be made first?)
“We skipped nominating a Vice President since we didn’t have a Yes from Billy. We never collect dues, so Howard will continue with his generous out-of-pocket donations. (No need for a Treasurer!) A secretary was approved (Me, Judy Corwin, who voted Nay, but was overruled.) It was decided we had achieved so many things, we would adjourn early and go and enjoy a beautiful day.”
Note from so-called secretary: “At the next meeting, these minutes will not be approved and I will resign (or be fired).”
If you enjoyed this article, they hope you will be curious to attend a fun meeting of the Haiku Society of Hot Springs. Meetings are 2:00 – 4:00 PM, on the first Friday of every month at Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs.
