Membership in the PSSC 

Founded in 1920 with its hub in Charleston, The Poetry Society of South Carolina (PSSC) is the oldest state poetry society in the country. The Society exists to support the reading, writing, study, and enjoyment of poetry and the enrichment that poetry can bring. Besides the free monthly programs, and workshops, we also provide seminars, contests, open mics, outdoor events, and much more throughout the state. 

If you are not already a member, we invite you to become one. Members receive a copy of the Yearbook (either digital or printed), notices of monthly meetings and other literary events, free entry into our fall and spring poetry competitions, and the opportunity to belong to a supportive statewide community of poets and friends of poetry. The Society’s programming, much like a school year, runs from fall to spring, with our official fiscal year running July 1 to June 30. We encourage new and returning members to pay their dues during the summer in anticipation of supporting our mission during the full calendar year. We cannot carry out our mission without your continued support. 

Please print the membership form (PDF) and forward it along with your check, payable to PSSC, to:

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PSSC

P.O. Box 1090 

Charleston, SC 29402 

Payment may be made through PayPal. Select one of the underlined membership levels below and then page down to complete the checkout.

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Standard Membership Levels with print Yearbook: 

Lifetime Member                     $500 

Founder’s Circle                        $175 

Sustainer                                    $100 

Business / Institution               $100 

Patron                                         $75 

Family                                         $50 

Individual                                   $40 

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Basic Memberships with digital Yearbook: 

Basic Individual                          $30 

Student                                        $15 

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Donate to The Poetry Society of South Carolina here.

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