The Poetry Society of New Hampshire

is a non-profit membership organization that promotes poetry through the publication of books, a quarterly magazine, The Poets Touchstone, open mics, workshops, contests, a monthly calendar of events, collaborations with other artists, and assisting the Governor in selecting the State Poet Laureate. Last year we sponsored or supported events in libraries, art galleries, parks, theaters, and on the radio. We welcome all poets and lovers of poetry.

A Brief History

The Poetry Society of New Hampshire was incorporated in the early 1960's and granted non-profit status soon after. Its primary locus of activity at that time was Manchester, NH, where many of the founding members lived. The society experienced many ups and downs and alarms, but began to refocus its energies in the 1990's and, as a result, grew from a paltry 16 members to the nearly 250 members it has today. Members are the lifeblood of the organization allowing us to do the work we do.

We meet the last Saturday of the months of January, April, July and October, and all are welcome. The July meeting is our annual meeting where we conduct whatever business is necessary. At the other three we have featured readers or workshop leaders. All offer members a chance to read during an open mic. To encourage readers we offer small door prizes. The PSNH is a 501(c)3 Incorporated in the State of NH.

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Contact us

Email us at info@poetrysocietyofnewhampshire.org
or mail to PO Box 637, Farmington, NH  03835

How to Join the Poetry Society of New Hampshire

Dues for one year are $20
Send in your information (Name, Address, Phone, E-Mail) with your check payable to the PSNH to:

Emmanuel Krasner, Treasurer
PO Box 637
Farmington, NH 03835

Please include a short bio and a couple poems we might use to introduce you to other members in The Poet's Touchstone. We would love to learn your thoughts on poetry, who your favorite poets are, how you heard about us, and why you decided to join.

Board of Directors

  • Patricia Frisella President
  • Neil English Vice President
  • Emmanuel Krasner Treasurer
  • Beverly Rorick Secretary
  • Gordon Lang Member
  • Don Kimball Member
  • Betsy Snider Member
  • Joann Duncanson Member
  • Kyle Potvin Member
  • Dudley Laufman Honorary President
  • Walter Butts State Poet Laureate
  • John Ferguson Editor
  • Pat Parnell Associate Editor
  • Betsy Snider National Contest Coordinator
  • Helen Duchesne Member Contest Coordinator
  • Karen Galipeau High School Student Contest Coordinator
  • Barb Bald Elementary Student Contest Coodinator
  • Barbara Duris Round Robin Coordinator
  • Yamilé Craven Poetry Email Workshop
  • Don Kimball Monthly Open Mic Host
  • Pat Frisella Web Master