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Mission Statement
The
purpose of the ASPS shall be to stimulate a fine and intelligent appreciation
of poetry, to encourage the writing and reading of poetry, and to further the
goals of the National Federation of State Poetry Societies in securing fuller
public recognition of the art of poetry.
Members
Receive
- Sandcutters, the ASPS quarterly poetry journal, which
publishes winning poems from ASPS contests.
- ASPS Newsletter, news of ASPS, branches, and members.
Members
Meet Other Poets
- ASPS Annual Poetry Contest include invited and open
readings, workshops and more.
- ASPS Annual Fall Conferences combine speakers, open
readings, panels or workshops, winning poems, and much more.
- At regular and special branch meetings throughout the
state, read and hear poetry, participate in workshops, etc.
- Some branches on occasion have special brunches,
programs, and events.
Benefits
of Automatic Membership in The National Federation of State
Poetry Societies (NFSPS)
- Strophes, quarterly bulletin of national and state
news, contest listings, etc.
- Authorization to enter the NFSPS Annual National
Contest(48 Categories with a single 8.00 entry fee.) (ASPS dues must be
paid by January 1 of the contest year.)
- Authorization to enter the NFSPS Stevens Manuscript
Contest
- Opportunity to attend the annual NFSPS National
Convention.
Members
May Compete in
- ASPS Annual Contest (up to 20 categories with nominal
entry fees in each)
- ASPS Monthly Contests for members only (3 categories,
no entry fees)
- Occasional Branch Contests
Those
who donate 10.00 or more above the membership fees of 15.00 will be listed as
Patrons of ASPS.
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