The purpose of the ASPS shall be to stimulate a fine and intelligent appreciation of poetry, to encourage the writing and reading of poetry, and to further the goals of the National Federation of State Poetry Societies in securing fuller public recognition of the art of poetry.

Members Receive

• Sandcutters, the ASPS quarterly poetry journal, which publishes winning poems from ASPS contests.
• ASPS Newsletter, news of ASPS, branches, and members.

Members Meet Other Poets

• ASPS Annual Poetry Contest include invited and open readings, workshops and more.
• ASPS Annual Fall Conferences combine speakers, open readings, panels or workshops, winning poems, and much more.
• At regular and special branch meetings throughout the state, read and hear poetry, participate in workshops, etc.
• Some branches on occasion have special brunches, programs, and events. 

Benefits of  Automatic Membership in   The National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS)

• Strophes, quarterly bulletin of national and state news, contest listings, etc.
• Authorization to enter the NFSPS Annual National Contest(48 Categories with a single 8.00 entry fee.) (ASPS dues must be paid by January 1 of the contest year.)
• Authorization to enter the NFSPS Stevens Manuscript Contest
• Opportunity to attend the annual NFSPS National Convention.

Members May Compete in

• ASPS Annual Contest (up to 20 categories with nominal entry fees in each)
• ASPS Monthly Contests for members only (3 categories, no entry fees)
• Occasional Branch Contests

Those who donate 10.00 or more above the membership fees of 15.00 will be listed as Patrons of ASPS.