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WyoPoets
The WyoPoets is a non-profit state-level poetry organization in the U.S. state of Wyoming, affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. The society promotes the writing and appreciation of poetry, hosts conferences, releases poetry publications and maintains poetry awards and educational programs. History In 1977 Florence Rubert Rossi was instrumental in organizing the state's poets and affiliating with the NFSPS. At that time, the organization was known as Poets of Wyoming Writers (PWW). The group separated from Wyoming Writers in 1996 and formed a new poets' organization with a membership of about 70. This organization incorporated in 2004 as WyoPoets, a 501(c)(3) organization, and retained its affiliation with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. Activity WyoPoets aims to provide mutual help and inspiration to foster an interest in poetry throughout the state of Wyoming. This includes activities like writing, workshops, publishing, stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Federation Of State Poetry Societies
The National Federation of State Poetry Societies, Inc. (NFSPS) is a national organization of state poetry societies in the United States. It was established in 1959 and now includes affiliates in 32 U.S. states. The federation hosts conferences and maintains awards and educational programs related to poetry. History The National Federation of State Poetry Societies was established in Baton Rouge on October 17, 1959, by Mary B. Wall. The first conference was held in conjunction with the Louisiana State Poetry Society where national officers were elected. A constitution was adopted in Philadelphia in 1960, and the organization was incorporated in Madison, Wisconsin, in July 1966. The federation included 10 state affiliates at that time. By 2020 that number had grown to 32. Activities The NFSPS normally sponsors fifty annual poetry contests offering cash prizes, including a grand prize of $1,000. It also sponsors the Stevens Manuscript contest for a collection of poems by one poet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |