(Northeast Indiana Poets Of Every Type and Style)

Northeast Indiana P.O.E.T.S. (NIPOETS) was organized in 1990. The purpose of the organization is to

  • inspire the appreciation of poetry;
  • to create an atmosphere where poets can achieve success in the accomplishments of their poetic goals; and
  • to provide a community resource for the writing and presentation of poetry.

NIPOETS is a member of Arts United of Fort Wayne and is associated with the Indiana State Federation of Poetry Clubs and the The National Federation of State Poetry Societies, Inc.

Meetings

NIPOETS meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Main Allen County Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. The public is always invited.

Membership

Membership is easy! Attend the meetings, help with the club or just enjoy the poetry. Membership is $20 a year, which includes membership in the Indiana State Federation of Poetry Clubs and the National Federation of State Poetry Societies, Inc. Members receive all three quarterly newsletters and too many bonuses to list. Come join us with your favorite poems!

In General

Being associated with the Indiana State Federation of Poetry Clubs gives us the opportunity to attend two State Conventions each year. The first is in May and hosted by one of the state poetry clubs. In May 2006, NIPOETS hosted the Spring Convention in Fort Wayne. The Fall Festival is held during the latter part of October at one of the Indiana State Parks. At the Fall Festival, which is a two-day affair, members can submit poems to contests in a variety of categories and win cash prizes. Members receive a newsletter from both NIPOETS and the ISFPC informing them of upcoming affairs and poetry contests. The National Federation of State Poetry Societies holds an annual convention where all members can attend and/or submit their poems and win cash prizes also.

NIPOET Society Officers:

Wayne Hill, President
Sally Ade, Vice President
Eleanor Cranmer, Secretary
Alexandra M. Zannis, Treasurer
Tony Deutsch, Board Member
Travis Blackford, Board Member
Alexandra M. Zannis, Historian

Activities

Northeast Indiana P.O.E.T.S. is involved with poetry in the neighborhood, sponsoring poetry contests, having held poetry readings in the Main Library, the Botanical Conservatory, and in bookstores and schools

In 2010, Northeast Indiana P.O.E.T.S. celebrated its 20th year Anniversary.

Many events were planned, including: a Poetry Exposure class held at the Downtown Library in April, which was on the subject of publishing your poetry and making chapbooks, a reception at the Downtown Library celebrating it’s 20 years, on Saturday, June 26th, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., and a final tribute to NIPOETS in December at the Downtown Library, which also will include a tribute to its dead poets.

NIPOETS  Sponsored the 2013 ISFPC 2013 Spring Meeting

Northeast Indiana Poets  sponsored the 2013 Spring Meeting for the Indiana State Federation of Poetry Clubs. The meeting was held on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Fox Island County Park.  The Park opened at 9:00 a.m. and registration for members began at 9:30. A business meeting was held concerning the election of IFSPC  officers.  Entertainment included the Freiburger Family Orchestra and Vickie Kilibus acting out the life of Jean Stratten Porter. A delicious  luncheon was served including two varieties of lasagna, meatballs in a tomato, onion sauce, salad, garlic bread, brownies and cookies.  A poetry workshop was held, writing on numerous paintings that were exhibited.  The meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

NORTHEAST INDIANA P.O.E.T.S. filmed on March 6, 2013, at the Allen County Public Library Access Channel, two segments, one-half hour each, of their members reading their poetry. This will be seen on the Access Channel as listed below:
N.I. POETS & Indiana Poets: Caroline Dewey, Bill Deans & Shiela Hite episode 1 will air;
8:00 PM March 19 on Access 1
Noon March 20 on Access 1
9:00 PM March 30 on Access 1
1:00 PM March 31 on Access 1
11:00 AM April 6 on Access 2

N.I. POETS & Indiana Poets: Caroline Dewey, Bill Deans & Shiela Hite episode 2 will air;
10:00 PM April 1 on Access 1
2:00 PM April 2 on Access 1
8:00 PM April 5 on Access 2
10:00 PM April 9 on Access 2
5:00 PM April 13 on Access 2

Another segment, filmed on March 12, 2013 will be aired after that, date to be announced later..

Contacts:

Sally Ade – 260-747-5179,

Eleanor Cranmer 260-447-9211,

Alexandra Zannis – 260-637-6987