Write the Future:
Strengthening Branches for the Years Ahead

Why Attend?

Participants will share innovative practices that will benefit members and strengthen branches.

This “Building Better Branches” conference will kick off with keynote speaker Tim Flood, SF/Peninsula Branch Senior Advisor.

Sunday
April 26, 2026
9:00am – 3:00pm
Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant
Pleasant Hill

Early Bird Registration Fee (starting Feb. 1) is $35. After March 15, registration is $40.

If you have questions, please contact your branch president.

Attendee Takeaways

• Create inviting and easy to navigate branch websites
• Ways to make clear and informative newsletters
• Peer contact lists and making in-person connections
• How to have fabulous meetings

Sponsored by

The NorCal Group, a network of 14 Northern California branches committed to supporting fellow boards in branch operations and in meeting members’ needs.

Write the Future REGISTRATION

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CWC Branch *BerkeleyCentral CoastCoastal DunesEast SierraFremont Area WritersHigh DesertInland EmpireLong BeachMarinMount DiabloNapa Valley WritersNorth State WritersOrange CountyRedwood WritersSacramentoSan Francisco PeninsulaSan Fernando ValleySan Joaquin Valley WritersSouth Bay WritersTri-ValleyWriters of KernWriters of the Mendocino Coast

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• I will pay $40 Registration Fee via PayPal (after March 15).

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The California Writers Club incorporated in 1913. Because the Articles of Incorporation state that the corporation would exist for 50 years “from and after the date of its incorporation,” an amendment was needed in the 1960s to extend the life of the organization. One was filed in 1967 declaring “that the corporation shall exist perpetually.” Subsequent amendments were added in 1994 and 1995. The documents below are provided for their importance to the historical record.

• Constitution
• Articles of Incorporation, 1913
  • CWC Articles of Incorporation Amendment 1995
  • CWC Articles of Incorporation Amendment 1994
  • CWC Articles of Incorporation Amendment 1967
• Bylaws 2007
• Bylaws 2002

• Policies and Procedures 2025

• Guidelines to Judge Material Submitted for Active Member Status
• Taxes 990 and 199 Central Board
• Taxes 990 and 199 Branches

When a venue requests a certificate of insurance, download this  form. and send it to Diablo Valley Insurance Company.

• Benefits of Being a Central Board Representative
• How You Fit In
• What to Expect at Your First Meeting
• Roberts Rules of Order