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Slam Selection Processes / Re: 2013 Spoken Innovation's Prodigy The Architect Poetz Slam Team Selection

« on: April 15, 2013, 05:14:15 AM »

Ladies & Gentlemen two of the four team members had to be replaced Kemit Najee & The Purple Orchid is no longer on the team. So we had a open poetry slam Saturday, April 13 @ The Rosa Parks Transportation Center 101 Jefferson Street Suite 100 in the AOC Community Media Multi Purpose Room, Lafayette, LA 70501.

and two new members have been added to the 2013 Lafayette, LA National Poetry Slam Team,
We are delighted to welcome Humble Jow of Lafayette, LA & Saysha Broussard 19, of Lafayette, LA to the team.

So our new 2013 Lafayette, LA National Poetry Slam Team is

2-Time Grand Slam Champion, Team Member, (IWPS Representative)
Yah Fu "the Pen Bender"- Lafayette, LA

2nd Place, (2010 Lafayette Grand Slam Champion)
Humble Jow - Lafayette, LA

3rd Place, (1st Time Slam Team Member)
The Naked Truth -Carencro, LA

4th Place, (1st Time Slam Team Member)
Saysha Broussard - Lafayette, LA


This is your 2013 Lafayette, LA National Poetry Slam Team

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General Discussion / Re: Where is the link for PSI Individual member sign up?

« on: March 31, 2013, 12:59:34 PM »

I think each member must have there own membership for book keeping purposes.
I had nine poets became PSI members this year, each of them had there own address in different cities,
that is part of the application process.Just something to consider.
 

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Slam Selection Processes / Re: 2013 Spoken Innovation's Prodigy The Architect Poetz Slam Team Selection

« on: March 31, 2013, 12:13:39 PM »

Ladies & Gentlemen it is with great pleasure to announce the 2013 Lafayette, Louisiana National Poetry Slam Team,
that was decided by 5 random judges out the audience, Saturday, March 30th, 2013 @ The Rosa Parks Transportation Center 101 Jefferson Street Suite 100 in the AOC Community Media Multi Purpose Room, Lafayette, LA 70501.


2-Time Grand Slam Champion, Team Member, (IWPS Representative)
Yah Fu "the Pen Bender"- Lafayette, LA

2nd Place, (2008 Lafayette Slam Team Win & Your In Member)
Kemit Najee -Lafayette, LA

3rd Place, (1st Time Slam Team Member)
The Purple Orchid -Lake Charles, LA

4th Place, (1st Time Slam Team Member)
The Naked Truth -Carencro, LA

This is your 2013 Lafayette, LA National Poetry Slam Team, on Saturday, April 13th we will have a pick up slam for two local poets one was featuring in New York & New Jersey, & the other featuring in Houston, TX on March 30th to decide the 5th and final spot on the team.

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General Discussion / Host Hotel

« on: March 14, 2013, 10:35:57 AM »

I was wondering have the host hotel for NPS2013 been selected yet?

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General Discussion / Re: What are the actual dates For NPS?

« on: February 11, 2013, 10:03:48 AM »

I apologize for spreading rumors, that is why I said," I think its the 5th through the 10th", because I was under the impression that Nationals always begun the 1st Monday of the month through Saturday because some poets on teams are students and teachers and need to get back to prepare for school, to my understanding most schools across the country (not all) begin classes the 2nd and 3rd week of August.

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General Discussion / Re: What are the actual dates For NPS?

« on: January 31, 2013, 05:27:17 PM »

I think its August 5-10th

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Slam Selection Processes / 2013 Spoken Innovation's Prodigy The Architect Poetz Slam Team Selection

« on: January 30, 2013, 07:58:38 PM »

The Spoken Innovation Poetry Slam
Last Saturday of every month 
The 2013 Prodigy The Architect Poetz National Slam Team
AOC Community Media Multi Purpose Room
Inside the Rosa Parks Transportation Center
101 Jefferson Street, Suite 100
Lafayette, LA 70503
www.spokeninnovation.com



The 2013 Prodigy The Architect Poetz National Poetry Slam Team Selection will happen in Lafayette, Louisiana
at the Official Venue of the Spoken Innovation Poetry Slam located above.
On Saturday, March 30th, 2013 doors open at 1:30pm show starts at 2:30pm until 5:00pm

Poets bring three original poems ready to perform before a live audience.
Poetry Slam Inc. Rules, code of honor, and other such statues apply during our slams

We will conduct three rounds of poetry no props, no costumes, no music.
5 judges will be randomly selected from the audience to score each poem on a scale of 0.0 to 10.0
We drop the high score and the low score and add up the three middle scores
Giving the poet there final score.

After three rounds we tabulate all the scores and the top 5 poets will form our
2013 National Poetry Slam Team. with the 6th poet is the team alternate and the 7th poet is the 2nd alternate.

If you have any questions email Yah Fu "the Pen Bender" at spokeninnovationpoets@gmail.com

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General Discussion / Re: Join PSI: Membership of Benefits

« on: January 28, 2013, 01:37:43 PM »

Yep. I just joined in at Associate level a day or two ago. I have a chapbook I put together a few months ago that I'd like to put out there. i'm also going to be recording a CD very soon.

To my understanding, you would have to send copies of your chapbook to PSI, and tell them how much they cost, be sure to include there consignment in the cost. And when they get the copies then they could post it on the website to sale. Hope that help

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General Discussion / Re: 2 Wins & You're In Bout in (Lafayette, LA)

« on: December 30, 2012, 02:04:56 PM »

Peace, love & infinate blessing be multiplied to all Slam Master, Spoken Innovation Poetry Slam will be hosting a 2 wins and your in bout in Lafayette, Louisiana, Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 1pm-5pm( central standard time) Inside the newly renovated state of the art Rosa Parks Transportation Center, 101 Jefferson Street in the heart & soul of downtown Lafayette, LA 70501.

The bout or bouts will take place inside the Multipurpose Television Studio of Acadiana Open Channel...Fully equipped with Microphones, Television Cameras, Tri-Caster equipment and many more.

So far we have 2 confirmed teams and are prepared to host 4, 6 or 8 teams.

If you have any questions or want to confirm your team please contact Spoken Innovation Poetry Slam Master Yah Fu  @ 337-384-9948 or email us @ spokeninnovationpoets@gmail.com, any PSI certified or registered team can come out and play,If possible please confirm your team by Saturday, January 26th so we could promote the event.

We look forward to hearing from you, have a Marry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

Yours truly, Yah Fu
Spoken Innovation
Poetry Slam

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General Discussion / 2 Wins & You're In Bout in (Lafayette, LA)

« on: December 24, 2012, 11:22:38 AM »

Peace, love & infinate blessing be multiplied to all Slam Master, Spoken Innovation Poetry Slam will be hosting a 2 wins and your in bout in Lafayette, Louisiana, Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 6pm-9pm( central standard time) Inside the newly renovated state of the art Rosa Parks Transportation Center, 101 Jefferson Street in the heart & soul of downtown Lafayette, LA 70501.

The bout or bouts will take place inside the Multipurpose Television Studio of Acadiana Open Channel...Fully equipped with Microphones, Television Cameras, Tri-Caster equipment and many more.

So far we have 2 confirmed teams and are prepared to host 4, 6 or 8 teams.

If you have any questions or want to confirm your team please contact Spoken Innovation Poetry Slam Master Yah Fu  @ 337-384-9948 or email us @ spokeninnovationpoets@gmail.com, any PSI certified or registered team can come out and play,If possible please confirm your team by Saturday, January 26th so we could promote the event.

We look forward to hearing from you, have a Marry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

Yours truly, Yah Fu
Spoken Innovation
Poetry Slam 

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General Discussion / Re: Where's the info for Side Events for NPS?

« on: August 03, 2012, 09:32:46 PM »

I think PSI & the Host City is working very hard on other important projects to make sure everyone has a enjoyable experience, I think they will update the website once every team is accounted for and ready to go.

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General Discussion / Re: Where's the info for Side Events for NPS?

« on: August 01, 2012, 11:11:45 PM »

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General Discussion / Re: Slammaster Access Request Archive

« on: July 11, 2012, 05:17:10 PM »

Slam Master: Don "Yah Fu the Prodigal Son" Mitchell
Slam: Spoken Innovation Poetry Slam
City: Lafayette, LA

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General Discussion / Re: NPS 2012 competing teams

« on: July 08, 2012, 07:50:59 PM »

Are there 2 Slam Richmond's because you have one on the waiting list & in the bouts

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General Discussion / 2012 Lafayette National Poetry Slam Team Opening

« on: June 29, 2012, 04:18:36 PM »

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!!! HEAR YE HEAR YE!!! HAHAHA JUST ADDING SOME HUMOR TO IT!

Do to unforeseen circumstances a member of the 2012 Lafayette National Poetry Slam Team will not be able to make the week long trip with the rest of the team to the 2012 National Poetry Slam... Which will take place in Charlotte North Carolina August 7-11.

So we decided as a TEAM to give one special poet who is creative & bold enough to fill the slot as a team alternate and travel with the team to it's 1st National Poetry Slam!!! Sounds exciting well it is.

So here is the scoop:

We have an Open Mic Poetry Reading @ Frankie's Burgers 427 Jefferson Street, Thursday, July 5th 7pm...Here is a chance for you to come out meet the team and sharpen them poetic skills you already possess and network and mingle with us.

Then come on out to the Open Poetry Slam Thursday, July 19th 7pm also @ Frankie's Burgers bring 2 original poems 3 minutes in length or less and earn a spot on the team Open Slam Style.

POET MUST BE ABLE TO TAKE OFF WORK FOR ONE WEEK AND TRAVEL WITH THE TEAM TO CHARLOTTE AUGUST 6-12.

POET MUST PAY $20 PSI MEMBERSHIP FEE AND BE A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING WITH POETRY SLAM INC.

POET MUST BE WILLING TO SHARE A ROOM WITH OTHER TEAM MEMBERS OR COULD RESERVE & PAY FOR THERE OWN ROOM IN CHARLOTTE.

THIS IS A INVITATION FOR YOU TO JOIN THE 2012 LAFAYETTE NATIONAL POETRY SLAM TEAM...

If you are interested in making the team & would like to reserve your spot on the list...Email us @ spokeninnovationpoets@gmail.com

Leave your real name, stage name, age & reservation with us and we would be sure to add you to our list.

We look forward to meeting you in person very soon and share with your excitement to join our National Poetry Slam Team.