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Join the Poetry Society of South Carolina
(Also register for Zoom readings and workshops and register/pay for in-person workshops here).

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, we also provide workshops, 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 membership year, much like a school year, runs from 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. 

 

To join, please send a check payable to The Poetry Society of South Carolina to: PSSC, P.O. Box 1090, Charleston, SC 29402. Payment may be made through PayPal via the PSSC website, www.PoetrySocietySC.org. We cannot carry out our mission without your continued support. 

 

PLEASE NOTE: It has been eight years since our dues were increased. After operating under deficits for many years and considering all other options, the board voted to increase dues beginning in the 2023-2024 calendar year. For those who wish to continue paying at the old dues rates, we offer basic memberships at the individual and student levels. These members will receive a link to an online version of the Yearbook at the end of the season. Standard membership levels will receive a printed Yearbook in the mail. 

 

Standard Membership Levels: 

Lifetime Member……                 $500 

Founder’s Circle…                     $175 

Sustainer                                   $100 

Business / Institution              $100 

Patron                                         $75 

Family                                         $50 

Individual Plus                           $40 

 

Basic Memberships with digital Yearbook: 

Individual                                     $30 

Student                                        $15 

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Choose Your Membership Plan

  • Student

    15$
    Valid for one year
    • Monthly Notices, copy of the Yearbook, contest announcements
    • Entry Fees for contests waived
    • Our membership year runs from July 1 to June 30.

  • Individual

    30$
    Valid for one year
    • Monthly Notices, Digital Yearbook copy, contest announcement
    • Entry Fees for contests waived
    • Our membership year runs from July 1 to June 30.

  • Individual Plus

    40$
     
    • Monthly Notices, Hard copy of the Yearbook, contest announce
    • Entry Fees for contests waived
    • Our membership year runs from July 1 to June 30.

  • Family

    50$
    Valid for one year
    • Monthly Notices, copy of the Yearbook, contest announcements
    • Entry Fees for contests waived
    • Our membership year runs from July 1 to June 30.

  • Patron

    75$
    Valid for one year
    • Monthly Notices, copy of the Yearbook, contest announcements
    • Entry Fees for contests waived
    • Our membership year runs from July 1 to June 30.

  • Business / Institution

    100$
    Valid for one year
    • Monthly Notices, copy of the Yearbook, contest announcements
    • Entry Fees for contests waived
    • Our membership year runs from July 1 to June 30.

  • Sustainer

    100$
    Valid for one year
    • Monthly Notices, copy of the Yearbook, contest announcements
    • Entry Fees for contests waived
    • Our membership year runs from July 1 to June 30.

  • Founder's Circle

    175$
     
    • Monthly Notices, copy of the Yearbook, contest announcements
    • Entry Fees for contests waived
    • Our membership year runs from July 1 to June 30.

  • Lifetime Member

    500$
     
    • Monthly Notices, Hard copy of the Yearbook, contest announce
    • Entry Fees for contests waived

  • Seminar (Members)

    10$
    Payment for the In- Person Program Seminars
    Valid for one month
    • in-person seminar/workshop with our guest poet

  • Seminar, Non-Members

    15$
    in-person workshop with our guest poet
    Valid for one month
    • accompanying materials

  • Points Discount

    9$
    Earned points discount for Saturday seminars
     
    • $1 off member seminar price (via points earned)
    • points are awarded in your profile area

  • Contest Entry, Non M

    5$
    allows people to pay a $5 fee to enter contests as non-membe
     
    • entry fee for one contest prize

  • Zoom Workshop

    0$
    (students are also included in the no-fee option)
    Free Plan
    • attend poetry workshops on Zoom, observation only

  • Zoom Reading

    0$
    Observation of monthly poetry readings via Zoom.
    Free Plan
    • This is an opportunity to observe poetry readings.
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Join via U.S. Postal Service

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

 

The Poetry Society of South Carolina
P.O. Box 1090
Charleston, SC 29402



The Poetry Society of South Carolina is a non-profit organization, and contributions are tax-deductible.

 

Donations in memoriam: To donate to The Poetry Society of SC in memory of a loved one, please use the Donate button below. You'll see a message field in Paypal for your instructions.

Poetry helps us bear sorrow, and we are honored that you have chosen PSSC for this expression of love.

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