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.

MSPS Convention, September 2022  Lebanon, MO

Meet at 355 S. Madison St., Lebanon MO – Second Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

Registration at 5 pm Meeting begins at 7 p.m. on Sept 23, 2022

 
NOTE: Date change to Oct for summer contest.

 
Info:

Hotels –

  Hampton Inn
  Holiday Inn Express
  Super 8

Eating within walking distance:

  KFC
  Applebee’s
  Cornerstone Pizza and Subs

Other eateries close by:

  Dowd’s  1769 W. Elm
  El Sombrero 1801W. Elm
  Bandana’s and Steak and Shake  east on Jeffferson from church