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DIXIE POETS CHAPTER

OF THE UTAH STATE POETRY SOCIETY

St. George, Utah

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LOCATION

Dixie Poets meets twice monthly from September through May from 1:30-3:30 pm
at the St George Senior Center, 250 North 200 West, St. George UT 84770.
See the schedule in the Dixie Poets Blog
All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend.

Lin Floyd, Chapter President
(801)787-0724
lin@sunrivertoday.com

DESCRIPTION

Dixie Poets is a chapter of the Utah State Poetry Society (UTSPS) for anyone interested in developing
their poetry skills. Bi-monthly meetings include a short lesson on poetry and gentle critiques of original poetry.
Bring 10 copies of your work to share. Other activities include:

Supporting UTSPS's yearly April Awards Program with contest entries
Annual Poetry in the Park
Redrock Creative Writing Seminar
Chaparral Contest in early Spring in the St. George area
October Poet of the Year presentation
St. George Literary Arts Festival

HISTORY

The Utah State Poetry Society (UTSPS) was established as a non-profit organization in the state of Utah in
1955. There are now 8 chapters throughout the state: in St. George, Kanab, Provo, Salt Lake City, Bountiful,
Brigham City, and an online chapter Hinterlands.

Dixie Poets, the St. George chapter, was started by LaVerna Johnson and D. Gary Christian in about the
year 2000.

PHOTOS

TBD

REFERENCES

TBD