OSPA Spring 2011 Contest; Deadline: March 1
Oregon State Poetry Association
Spring 2011 Contest
Please note some recent changes: OSPA board members are not allowed to enter OSPA contests, and the judges for contests are announced below, prior to the contests' end.
CATEGORIES
Poet’s Choice, 80-line max., any form, any subject:
1st, $100; 2nd, $50; 3rd, $30; 4th, $20; HMs.
Judge: Kim Stafford
Free Verse, 40-line max., any free form, any subject:
1st, $50; 2nd, $30; 3rd, $20; HMs.
Judge: Susan Terris
Traditional Verse: Form—Sonnet, 30-line max., any sonnet form, any subject:
1st, $50; 2nd, $30; 3rd, $20; HMs.
Judge: Judith Montgomery
New Poets, 30-line max., any form, any subject:
1st, $50; 2nd, $30; 3rd, $20; HMs. See Rule #6
Judge: Barbara LaMorticella
Members Only, 6-12 lines, any form, any subject:
1st, $50; 2nd, $30; 3rd, $20; HMs. See Rule #7
Judge: Pepper Trail
Experimental: not to exceed 2 pages, any form using non-traditional techniques, any subject:
1st, $50; 2nd, $30; 3rd, $20; HMs.
Judge: Kasey Mohammad
The Rules
1.) Poems must be your original, unpublished work. None may be a prior cash winner in any contest.
2.) You may enter one poem in each category, with no duplication; a different poem in each.
3.) Simultaneous submissions are acceptable; please note that entry fees are non-refundable, and the OSPA is to be notified as soon as possible if your poem is accepted elsewhere. OSPA has first publication rights.
4.) Type or computer-generate poems on copier weight, 8½ x 11 white paper; 10 or 12 font size, no fancy fonts, black ink only, single-sided only with no photos or decorations. If a second page is required, staple the pages together. Do not use paperclips or bindings.
5.) Copies: Send two copies of each poem.
On the 1st copy, in the upper right corner, type: category, line count, name, address, phone number, and email.
On the 2nd copy, in the upper right corner, type: category and line count only.
6.) New Poets category send two copies
One copy with category, identification, line count and, type and sign this statement: “I have never won a cash prize for a poem.” (This applies to all contests, not just those sponsored by OSPA.)
One copy with category and line count only.
7.) Members Only category: Check the date on the mailing label to make certain your dues are current.
8.) Members of OSPA pay a flat rate submission fee of $5 per contest.
Non-members pay $4 per poem.
9.) If you join at the time you enter, you are eligible for Members rates, see #8. (Dues must be mailed separately; see below.)
10. Mail all entries in one envelope with proper postage. Please, no registered or certified mail. Keep copies; entries will not be returned.
If possible submit in a #10 business size envelope, save a tree!
If you’d like acknowledgment that your entry arrived provide a note and an e-mail address or self-addressed postcard with proper postage.
11. To receive a list of winners, enclose a #10 self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) or provide an e-mail address for notification.
12. Postmarked deadline: March 01, 2011.
13. Winners will be notified prior to the Fall Conferences in October. Those unable to attend will receive prizes by mail. First, Second and Third Place Winning Poems may be published in Verseweavers, the Oregon State Poetry Association’s anthology. Honorable Mentions will be awarded by certificates as merited. All rights revert to author. Please tell us how you heard about our contest.
Please read the rules carefully.
There are special requirements for New Poets and Members Only categories.
Failure to follow these rules may result in your entry being disqualified.
MAIL ENTRIES, postmarked on or before 03/01/11, with appropriate fee (check or money order made payable to the OSPA, please do not send cash) to:
Amy MacLennan
OSPA Contest Chair
2262 McCall Drive
Ashland, OR 97520
Mail dues to:
OSPA
PO Box 14582
Portland, OR 97293
Questions? E-mail: amy.maclennan@ymail.com
ANNUAL DUES:
Regular: $27 (sign up for two years for $50)
Senior (65 or over): $17 (sign up for two years for $31)
College: (send copy of student ID) $16 (sign up for two years for $30)
Age 18 and under: $12 (sign up for two years for $22)
Family: $38 (sign up for 2 years for $70)
Sustaining Member: $50; Donor: $100; Benefactor: $250; Patron: $500
To renew or to join mail dues on or before 03/1/11:
Membership:
OSPA
PO Box 14582
Portland, OR 97293
Use the checklist below to help keep you organized and to make sure you have followed all of the directions.
( ) Poems: 1 copy with your name, contact info including address, phone and email address, line count and category typed in the upper right hand corner.
( ) Poems: 1 copy with only your line count and category typed in the upper right hand corner.
( ) Poems (New Poets Category Only): 1 copy with your name, contact info including address, phone and email address, line count and category typed in the upper right hand corner.
( ) Poems (New Poets Category Only): 1 copy with only your line count and category typed in the upper right hand corner.
( ) Statement: (New Poets Category Only): On the copy with your name, contact info including address, phone and email address, line count and category typed in the upper right hand corner. Type and sign the statement: “I have never won a cash prize for a poem.”
( ) Entry Fee (Current OSPA members): non-refundable entry fee of
Members pay a flat rate submission fee of $5 per contest.
(Check or money order payable to the OSPA.
Entry fees from countries outside the USA need to be paid with an International Money Order.
( ) Entry Fee (Non-OSPA members): non-refundable entry fee of
$4.00 per poem
( )Check or money order payable to the OSPA.
Entry fees from countries outside the USA need to be paid with an International Money Order.
( ) Please consider a donation to the OSPA. The OSPA is a 501(c)3 corporation. Donations are both federal income tax deductible and eligible for matching contributions to the Oregon Cultural Trust and the resulting tax credits on Oregon tax returns.
( ) Notification: include a self-addressed, stamped envelope, or email address for notification. The OSPA will not return poems.
( ) OSPA membership (optional): sent under separate cover to:
OSPA Membership
PO Box 14582
Portland, OR 97293
( ) Please do not send any unrequested material!
