About the National league of american pen women (NLAPW)
NLAPW Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
I am Member of
The National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) credentialed in Writing (Letters) since 2012 and Photography since 2020.
The NLAPW was founded in 1897. The arts organization is headquartered in The Pen Arts Building in the DuPont Circle of Washington, D.C.
I am President of the Santa Clara County Branch 2018 - 2026.
As Pen Women our mission is to encourage, recognize, and promote the production of creative work of professional standard. We do this through outreach activities, we provide educational, creative, and professional support to members and nonmembers alike. Our core values are respect for one another, as well as knowledge, creation, respect, and preservation of the arts. NLAPW is a not-for-profit 501 (C) (3) corporation. We meet on the first Saturday of the month, October through May. Click on our link below to learn more about us.
Click here to visit our National NLAPW Website
Click here to visit our Santa Clara County Branch NLAPW Website
Luanna, Dorothy & Winnie
Planning meeting for NorCal Pen Women in Pleasanton, California
Having a festive fun time
December 6, 2025 Holiday Party at the home of Carol Woodard.
Encouraging and suPPORTING one another
Bonnie Stone's Art Show. Attending each other's events when possible.
Art Show Saratoga Library
Dorothy, Kay, Pat, Lorraine, Elvira, Luanna, Carol & Catherine
5 Ladies Who Do Lunch
5 vivacious ladies who do lunch
We do lunch once a month, just the five of us, and do we have fun. We visit, laugh and enjoy our lunch at different locations, critiquing each venue. Somehow, we just click together perfectly even though our ages range from 77 to 99. I bet you can't guess who is 99. Back: Sheralee Iglehart, Luanna Leisure. Front: Tola Minkoff, Carol Brolin and Dorothy Atkins.
About Pen Women
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
Patty Dick, our social luncheon coordinator finds different locations for our monthly luncheons. Not a meeting, just a fun get-together. We inspire one another. This event was a fundraiser for pen women at the Lazy Dog Restaurant organized by Tonya McQuade.