The West Virginia Poetry Society 

To Join WVPS, complete the membership form below and send it with a check or money order for $20 (due annually) payable to WVPS Treasurer.  You will receive your membership card directly from the WVPS Treasurer, Natalie Johnston Doty.

Members receive our quarterly newsletter, Poet's Crossroads, our chapbook, Laurels and Strophes from the National Federation of State Poetry Societies.  Members can also enter the annual contest for free.

WVPS is a member of the National Federation of State Poetry Societies.

West Virginia Poetry Society Membership Form

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Annual Adult Membership: $20.00

Annual Student Membership: $10.00 (verification required)

Check One:  New _____  Renewal _____  Gift ____

Membership For:

Name:_____________________________________

Address: ___________________________________

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Phone: ____________________________________

email: _____________________________________

Mail this completed form with your check or money order to:

Holly Cross

WVPS President

PO Box 295

Nitro, WV 25143

WVPS membership records are considered confidential.  We do not release your name, address, telephone number or e-mail address to any other group for publicity purposes. The only exception is a complete membership list which is sent to the National Federation of State Poetry Societies contest chairperson at the end of each year to confirm your eligibility to enter the national contests as registered members of WVPS.

Who should join:

• all West Virginians who write poetry, no matter where they currently reside
• all West Virginians who love to read poetry
• people who want the latest news about poetry related events, workshops and readings throughout the state
• anyone who wants to help preserve the craft of poetry for future generations of West Virginians.
• Poetry makes a great gift! Gift Memberships can be purchased for your friends and family too.