JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA (JASNA)
Mid-Atlantic and Southern United States Regions
Welcome to Our
Multi-Regional Website.
Who we are: JASNA is a non-profit organization run by
volunteers. We welcome members from all over the world and from
all walks of life. We are all ages — educators, lawyers,
homemakers, writers, editors, computer scientists and
psychologists, to name a few — all able to enjoy and
contribute to the Society.
(Source: JASNA Membership Brochure)
For current information about the Jane Austen Society of
North America (JASNA) our annual meetings and how to join the
Society, visit the national website via the following link:
JASNA
SELECT YOUR REGION
Future Annual General Meetings
- Thirty-second AGM—Jane Austen and the Abbey: Mystery, Mayhem and Muslin in Portland
October 28-31, 2010
Portland Hilton and Executive Tower
921 SW Sixth Avenue
Portland, Oregon
AGM Plenary Speakers
Francine Matthews — Will examine "detective novel" techniques in Northanger Abbey
Angela Barlow — Will discuss Jane Austen & Character: An Actor's View
Juliet McMaster — Will speak about something horrid in Northanger Abbey
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- Thirty-third AGM—Jane Austen: 200 years of Sense and Sensibility
October 14-16, 2011
Renaissance Worthington Hotel
Fort Worth, Texas
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- Thirty-fourth AGM—Sex, Money and Power in Jane Austen's Fiction
October 5-7 2012
Hotel to be determined
New York, NY
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- Thirty-fifth AGM—Jane Austen: Pride and Predjudice … 200 Years
October 4-6 2013
Hilton Hotel
Minneapolis, MN
Check the JASNA website for latest information about the meetings.
Special Message for JASNA Members
Marsha Huff
JASNA President
It is my pleasure to share with you this tribute, sent by Honorary Life Member of the JASNA Board Freydis Welland and her sister Damaris Brix.
Dear Marsha,
On this cusp of a new decade, Damaris and I are reflecting on the many wonderful Janeites who contribute so much to each other’s happiness.
As you know, this year marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of JASNA. We vividly remember the bustle that heralded that historic event in New York: invitations to speakers, patrons and scholars; discussions about the program; deliberations on the bylaws, the finances and the organization – and then the commemoration of it all in Persuasions.
So many remarkable people contribute their talents in JASNA regions across North America to create a spacious place of friendship, literature and imagination.
We began to write a list of all the forms that this takes – making reticules, chusing music, learning dances, writing articles, designing a quiz or imagining a charade. What a wonderful variety of scholarly forums and creative possibilities have arisen since the founding of JASNA 30 years ago.
Today we would like to pay an especial tribute to those who have carried on in the footsteps of our JASNA co-founders Joan Austen-Leigh, Henry Burke and J. David Grey, including all the presidents, board members, editors, regional committees and the talented members of JASNA who contribute to making the life of a Janeite so pleasant. We would also like to remember Denis Mason Hurley who provided the initial impetus of encouragement for JASNA.
This year is the much celebrated 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s arrival at Chawton Cottage. And it has been just ten years since Jane Austen’s writing desk was placed in the care of the British Library by Joan Austen-Leigh where it resides in the John Riblatt Treasures Gallery for the appreciation and enjoyment of generations of readers and writers to come.
It was an exciting year to be a Janeite, and we look forward to celebrating the anniversaries of many of Jane Austen’s works in this next decade.
With much gratitude,
Freydis and Damaris with our family
December 31st, 2009
OUR REGIONS
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Who we are. The Fredericksburg Region membership is drawn from central
Virginia between Alexandria and Richmond, although some
of us live in Arlington, Warrenton and Williamsburg. Like most
chapters, Fredericksburg meets twice a year; once in the Spring
and then on Jane Austen's birthday (December 16th). Generally,
our meetings are well attended and our discussions spirited.
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Check our Program Page. for information about our recent parties/meetings.
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District of Columbia
Who we are. JASNA-DC membership, with some 200 actives, covers both Virginia and Maryland suburbs close to Washington D.C. Like most regions, we meet twice a year; once in the Spring and then as close as possible to Jane Austen's birthday (December 16th). Our meetings are usually well attended because we are able to draw speakers from several large universities, including Georgetown, George Washington and George Mason. Several of our members have formed active discussion groups which meet in members' homes on a regular basis.
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E-MAIL LISTS
We use our e-mail address lists to send quick short messages to remind members of meeting dates, changes in schedule or to highlight JASNA events of interest. If you wish more information on our discussion groups or to join our email list contact our webmaster: enieweg@capaccess.org
Visit our Program Page To read the Limerick Contest entries and also to read about our recent parties/meetings.
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North Carolina
Who we are. The North Carolina Region membership is drawn mainly from the
Triangle area which includes Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding communities. Other members of JASNA in North Carolina, however, are always welcome. The group currently meets
four times a year, mainly in members' homes. Our programs have included group discussions on a topic presented by one of our members, outside speakers, movie viewing, and an annual Jane
Austen trivia contest.
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Winter Meeting
Saturday February 27th
2:00 p.m.
Cameron Village Library
Speaker: Dr. James Thompson
Topic: Between Sisters: Sense and Sensibility
and Extraneous Men
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See our program page for more information sbout our February 27th meeting.
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South Carolina
Who we are. The South Carolina Region is based in Charleston, SC with members from all over the state. We hold monthly meetings and have exciting annual events such as the Jane Austen Birthday Tea in January and our "Box Hill Picnic" in April. We publish a bimonthly newsletter, Palmetto Persuasion, filled with informative articles and regional news.
See our program page.
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If you wish to contact one of our regions, please address your email to: enieweg@capaccess.org
Page under continuous construction.
Reviewed/updated
06 February 2010
© 2010 JASNA Mid-Atlantic and
Southern United States Regions
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