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About the Illinois State Poetry Society |
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ISPS HistoryThe Illinois State Poetry Society was chartered in 1991 at the yearly convention of the National Federation of State Poetry Societies held in Madison, Wisconsin. ISPS was formed "to encourage the crafting and enjoyment of poetry in the State of Illinois...." From its twelve charter members, ISPS has grown to about 100 members and is actively working at its mandate.Current ISPS OfficersJohn Quinn, President; Wilda (Wendy) Morris, Vice President; Barbara Eaton, Secretary; John Gordon, TreasurerPast ISPS PresidentsGlenna Holloway (Founding President), William Marr, Phil Zurowski, Don Cornwell, Larry Turner, Mardelle Fortier, Alan Harris, Wilda (Wendy) MorrisMembership Requirements and PrivilegesMembership in the ISPS is $15.00 per year, which includes membership in NFSPS (National Federation of State Poetry Societies). Each member may have one poem published on the ISPS Web site per two-month period (see Submitting Poems). Members receive the NFSPS quarterly publication Strophes and may enter NFSPS competitions. The ISPS newsletter ISPS News is mailed to all members bi-monthly. ISPS members are admitted free to ISPS seminars and lectures. MeetingsCurrently there are two ISPS groups. The founding group generally meets in the southwestern suburbs of Chicago, most often at the Lemont Public Library at 1:00 p.m. on the first Sunday of February, April, June, August, October and December. The second group meets at 1:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of January, March, May, July, September, and November at the Northbrook Public Library. On occasion, a meeting date or location is changed, so it is wise to verify the date, time, and location before attending. Check the ISPS website at or use the contact information on this brochure. Within the fellowship of our common interest in poetry, we read to each other our current work for comments and suggestions. Sometimes ISPS also sponsors workshops or readings. How To Join ISPSTo join, please fill out the membership form and mail it with your check for the yearly dues of $15.00 to Illinois State Poetry Society, 744 So. Kensington Ave., LaGrange, IL 60520. Also, please include a short bio of yourself so that you can be introduced to the rest of the membership. Your bio will be published in the newsletter only, and not on the Web unless you submit it along with a poem. |