Just a bit of background.
Based in Calgary, Alberta
From Chicago, by way of Toronto
Married, with children
Volunteer work
PennEy is spelled funny because it's a family (last) name.
Born and raised in Hyde Park, Chicago.
Alumna, Shimer College.
Lived in Toronto, 1968-1987.
Married Bob in 1987 -- soon after
winning the Women of Distinction Award -- and moved to Calgary,
where we are raising our two accomplished teen-age sons. Bob's daughter,
Kimberly, is now based in Glace Bay, NS.
Current volunteer work:
Access
Copyright
Director
The
Writers Union of Canada
Chair, Status of Women Writers Committee
Canadian
Association of Journalists
Moderator, Women In Media email
list
Unitarian
Church of Calgary
Sunday Services Committee
Webtender
Past volunteer work includes:
The
Writers Union of Canada
Chair, 2003-2004
First Vice-Chair, 2002-2003
Director, 1999-2002
Bain
Apartments Co-op Inc
President, 1982-83 ($1 million budget,
7 staff)
Periodical
Writers Association of Canada
Charter member, various Board positions
Canadian
Research Institute for the Advancement of Women
Charter member
University
Heights Community Association
Vice-President
Golden
Gavel Toastmasters Club
Vice-President, Education