The   Utah   State   Poetry Society  is an organization dedicated  to  the  creation and appreciation  of  poetry.   While the major   activities   focus  on  writing, members  are encouraged  to read and listen to the great poetry of our time and our heritage.

If  you  are  a  lover of poetry and/or  an aspiring   poet,  you will  be  rewarded in many ways  by membership  in the Utah State Poetry Society.    

Sponsored  by  C. Cameron Johns,  the first   president,   six   charter   members founded  the Utah State Poetry Society on May 6, 1950.  On  October  18, 1963, the Society was incorporated  under  the  laws of  the State of Utah.

Trustees listed were  C. Cameron Johns, Betty  W. Madsen,   Beulah  H.  Sadleir.

Incorporators  were  Ann  W. Hafen,  Linnie F. Robinson,  Kathryn   Kay, Clinton F. Larson.

Articles  of  Incorporation  stated,  "The period  of  duration  of  this  organization shall be perpetual",  and  the Society was  declared  a  non-profit  corporation.

The  Utah  State   Poetry  Society is assisted by  the  Utah  Arts Council  and  National  Endowment  of  the  Arts, Washington,  D.C., and  is affiliated  with    the   National Federation of State Poetry Societies

The beauty of Utah inspires great poetry