National Federation of State Poetry Societies

The National Federation of State Poetry Societies was established in Baton Rouge on October 17, 1959, by Mary B.

The first conference was held in conjunction with the Louisiana State Poetry Society where national officers were elected.

[2] The federation publishes the Strophes official newsletter quarterly, which provides both national and state society news.

The newsletter also announces contests and awards and lists current state presidents and board members.

NFSPS conducts an annual national convention to handle business and offer poetry workshops and presentations.

[3] The Federation Library Collection is housed at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and includes the Encore poetry anthologies published annually by NFSPS.

[6] The organization is based in Huntsville and is affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies.