Conventions

Photographs of Missouri scenes are reproduced courtesy of Lee Ann Russell, poet from Springfield, Missouri.

ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION

Each year the Missouri State Poetry Society holds a state convention for members and guests. The program for the convention features poets of national and state-wide reputation who read from their work and discuss topics related to the composition of poetry. There are also read-arounds during which each member attending the convention may read his or her poetry to the assembly.

ELEVENTH ANNUAL MSPS STATE CONVENTION IN KANSAS CITY

Sept. 25-26 at the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library, 4801 Main Street, Kansas City. Parking garage next to the building.

Registration is at 6.00 p.m., Friday, and the first session begins at 6: 30 p.m. There is no registration fee.

The only convention charge is $12.00 for the Saturday luncheon. Advanced payment is required for the luncheon. Please make check out to Brenda Conley and mail it to her at 877 NW Shore Drive, Kansas City, MO 64151. Payment must be received by September 1 to guarantee your lunch.

At the luncheon winners of the MSPS Summer Contest will be announced, two honorary lifetime memberships will be awarded, and an election of officers will be held.

Open readaround sessions are slated for Friday evening, Saturday morning, and Saturday afternoon.

Remember to bring your books to sell. Authors are responsible for all aspects of book sales.

You are responsible for your own lodging.
Special rates have been arranged.

We have a group rate at the Fairfield Inn, 3001 Main St., Kansas City, MO.

Call 816-931-5700 and ask for the Missouri State Poetry Society Convention rate: $79 single, $89 double. Breakfast is included in the rate. Reservation deadline is Sept. 3 for the group rate. If we have less than ten rooms booked, the rate increases by $10.