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30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Certificate of Recognition from Governor Abbott to the Fort Worth Songwriters' Association for 25 years of service providing, educating, and promoting music in Texas.
From the President
Well, look at you. You have accomplished a very difficult thing. Congratulations are in order even though you do not feel worthy. And what did you accomplish you might ask, the English language. It seems the English language should have 87 letters instead of just 26 because so (sow: stitching, sow: planting, sow: a female pig) many words sound the same, spelled the same but mean totally different things. One of the most unorganized, repetitive, nonsense ways to communicate, yet you do this well. And how did you master this beast of communication? You see the need to converse (which by definition I think should be proverse, because con means against and pro means in favor of), and begin attempting to learn in steps. If you look up the definition of de-fine, it is very simple, “to cut into small pieces” so you can understand, digest, or grasp the whole thing. While we don’t say, “I am going to define my steak so I can eat it”, that is what we do. We cut into small pieces to consume. When a problem seems impossible to solve, it simply means the steps are too far apart. Move the steps closer together so you can reach each step easily. I had always thought “Fajitas” was one of my favorite Mexican meals, until I had a labor come to my house to help cut overhanging limbs. He asked if I wanted “fajitas”, I was confused and said, “well, maybe later, but right now we need to get this work done”. He looked confused and shook his head. He held his hands about a foot apart, and I realized he was asking if I wanted any of the wood to cut into small pieces for firewood. Duh? How did you learn to play the guitar? Either you were self-taught, took lessons, or both. You cut up the process (one definition: pro-cess: in favor of a specific tax or method) into small lessons to sing and write beautiful songs. You are already doing this well. (Confused: against connecting the whole thing). Enjoy the little pieces each day.
Rick Tate, 2026 FWSA President
FWSA Contact: Website: www.fwsa.com; E-Mail: contact@fwsa.com; Ft Worth Songwriters’ Association; P.O. Box 330233; Fort Worth, TX. 76163
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MAY 2026 EVENTS
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: TUESDAY - 05/05/2026
MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULED ON THE 1ST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
NO FRILLS GRILL, BURLESON TX - 6:30 PM
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FWSA OPEN MIC: TUESDAY - 05/19/2026
FRED'S TEXAS CAFE - 6 - 9 PM
7101 CAMP BOWIE WEST, FORT WORTH 76116
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MEMORIAL DAY MUSICAL TRIBUTE: MONDAY - 05/25/2026
FARR BEST THEATER - 0930 - 11:30 PM
109 N. MAIN ST, MANSFIELD, TX 76063
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FWSA WORKSHOP - THE GATHERING: TUESDAY - 05/26/2026
NO FRILLS GRILL, BURLESON TX - 6:30 PM
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Raise the Volume, Raise the Funds
Funds donated to the tip jar are primarily for improving the Sound and Video Equipment during Open Mic, Showcase, Podcast and special community venues and for supporting the Guest Speakers at the Monthly Gatherings and Workshops.