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Territory Tellers offers opportunities to learn the art of storytelling by supporting storytelling concerts, conducting1workshops and providing information at professionalconferences and regional and local events.

Executive BoardPresidentCynthia Callowayc2calloway@yahoo.comVice-PresidentAnita Bakeranita.a.baker@gmail.comSecretarySteve Kardaleffskardaleff@aol.comTreasurerPaulette Geeslinpdgeeslin4701@yahoo.comBoard MembersMolly Lemmonsmollyloubelle@cox.netFran Stallingsfran@franstallings.comLorie Carmichaellorie.carmichael@chickasaw.netRyan Howellryanehowell@hotmail.comSheron Rodgerssheronrodgers@cox.netLiaison DirectorShaun hryn ThurmanKMThurman@cox.netPast-PresidentTony Hardmantony.hardman@opsu.eduWebmasterShaun PerkinsOpportunities toSupport the FestivalOf course we want you to attend! What would a storytelling festival be without participants? And we always love folkswho volunteer their time to help out. But if you are itching tohelp out more, we’ve got several ways you can.Individuals, groups and businesses can choose to become Sponsors of a specific session/event at the Festival.This not only assists with operational expenses, but it willprovide the Sponsor with some recognition. 50 per Story Swap 50 per Mini Concert 50 per Workshop 50 for Ghost Stories 200 per Evening ConcertIn January we received our first sponsorship. SheronRodgers has sponsored the Biggest Whopper Contest inmemory of her husband Al and her son Greg.“They both loved to tell a whopper,” Sheron commentedbefore offering to sponsor the event. We couldn’t agree more.You can also be a sponsor/donor for a specific cause.Valarie Kimble has stepped to the plate and has paid foradvertising in the Tejas Festival program.Do you have an item or two that could find a new home?Are you looking for venues to promote a new book, item orprogram? Do you want to make a monetary impact on thisyear’s Festival?If you answered yes to at leastone of the following questions, lookno further, the answeris here: the SOOSFSilent Auction! We getsome wonderful itemsto display on those tables. In the past we’vehad items such as jewelery, books,pottery and gift certificates. Clothingand framed art have also found theirway to the tables of our silent auction. While you are at thefestival, don’t forget to check out the items and add yourbid to the list. Each year we have a few items that developa good-natured bidding war. Last year’s auction brought in 600 to help with festival expenses.okiestoryteller@gmail.comTattler EditorTina Sanertwosaners@aol.comTattler DeadlinesWe want to include the information you are interested in! Pleasehave information in by the following dates for inclusion in theTattler:July 15, 2016 October 1, 2016January 15, 2017 March 1, 20172

ay of the festival is our regularily scheduled General Membership Meeting. While anyboard meeting is open for any member to attend,the General Membership Meeting is specially gearedto presenting information to you and finding outwhat you want.This year we are conducting the meeting atStacy’s Diner. The Trolley will be at the school at4:00 pm to take those interested in eating from theirdinner buffet ( 15 per person) prior to the meeting.The meeting is also where the below proposedslate of officers and board members is voted on. Thisslate has been publicly posted on our website at theend of March to ensure that the membership hashad ample time to review and consider the slate.Territory Tellers (TT), Incorporated is a non-profit Oklahoma-statewide storytellingassociation. It’s purpose is topromote the oral tradition—andart—of storytelling.Hello Territory Tellers!We are counting down.Two months to go for our 10thAnniversary of our Spirit ofOklahoma Storytelling Festival!We are so excited.We are asking you to Make sure your membership is current. Update your website information on ourwebsite so that we can learn more aboutyou and contact you for bookings. Register for the Festival ASAP!Of course we need volunteers. Please let AnitaBaker and Paulette Geeslin know how you can help.Guthrie, Oklahoma is an Arts District inOklahoma and an exciting place to have this 10thAnniversary Spirit of Oklahoma Storytelling FestivalLet’s show them how strong our membershipis.See you thereCynthia CallowayPresident, Territory TellersPresident - Cynthia CallowayVice President - Andrea PostSecretary - Roxann YatesTreasurer - Paulette GeeslinImmediate Past President - Tony HardmanBoard of DirectorsAnita BakerLorie CarmichaelLeigh ParksSheron RogersTheresa VailFurther nominations can be made from thefloor during the business meeting.10th Anniversary SouvenirPackagePlease consider choosing the 10thAnniversary Souvenir Package whenregistering for the festival. The packageincludes a full festival pass that covers allfestival events (with the exception of theFriday Trolley Tour and the Friday Master Class) and special 10th Anniversaryitems with our commemorative logo.Show your love of storytelling andchose the souvenir package when registering.Pictured are the items in the souvenirpackage, t-shirt, ceramic mug, portfolio and tote. All feature the special 10th Anniversary SOOSF logo.3

SOOSF schedule has somethingfor everyone!Workshop (LaQuinta}9:00-10:00 am45 Minute Trolley Tourand Narration of Historic Guthrie(OPTIONAL – 6.00 Trolley Pickupat Guthrie Jr. High - Not Included inWeekend Package)9:00-11:00 amBarbara McBride -Smith– Master Storytelling Workshop(LaQuinta}(OPTIONAL - 35.00 - Not included inweekend packages)9:00 amRegistration Opens for FestivalWeekend (Guthrie Junior High)Sign-up sheet for the Biggest WhopperContest at Registration Desk - Fridaymorning at 9:00 am thru Saturday evening at 6:30.pm Cash prizesawarded Saturday evening at 9:00.Time limit five minutes – disqualifiedat five minutes-thirty seconds. Orderof tellers to be drawn from a hat.Open to the public.10:00 am Silent Auction Opens (GuthrieJunior High)9:30-10:50 amStory Circles - Swappingstories (Guthrie Junior High Library)11:00-11:45 am Workshop - Jaye McLaughlinand Fred Peters - “It Started in Guthrie: Highlights of Researching ThoseAbernathy Boys.” (Guthrie JuniorHigh Auditorium)There is a wide selection of events scheduledfor this year’s Spirit of Oklahoma StorytellingFestival. Take a look below to see what is in storefor the story lover that is in the heart of each ofus. Then go over to page 5 and fill in the registration form and send in your payment or check outto complete your registration on-line!Thursday – 6/93:00 pmCheck In4:00 pm“Getting to Know You” Story Swaps(LaQuinta} – Bring your own snacks7:00-9:00 pmOK SO StorySlam at BlueBelle Saloon in Guthrie (Competition).Bring your 5 minute true story andcompete for the win! Theme for theevening will be “Looking Back” - RyanHowell, MCFriday – 6/108:30-9:00 amRegistration for BarbaraMcBride-Smith Master Storytelling11:45 am-1:00 pm – Meet and Greet Reception(Guthrie Junior High)1:00 pmWelcome – Cynthia Calloway, President (Guthrie Junior High Auditorium)Our host hotel for the festival is theLa Quinta Inns and Suites406 Heather Road, Guthrie, OK1:15-2:30 pmWorkshop - CompetitiveStorytelling – Ryan Howell-Facilitator:Competitions are a growing branchof storytelling. Participation can benerve wracking and difficult. Comelearn some tips about the StorySlamformat and how to compete to winfrom a multi-slam winner and Tulsa’s2015 Grand Slam Champion. (Guthrie Junior High Auditorium)2:30-2:45 pmBreak2:45-4:15 pmAfternoon Concert –“ThreeLadies and a Gent” - Featuring LizParker, Paulette Geeslin, BonnieThey have set aside 20 rooms for us and ameeting room for 50 that they are allowingus to use for free!The special rate is 99/night tax for all rooms. Call the hotel(405-293-6000) and just identifyyourself as a “Territory Tellers”before April 30, es.html4Continued on page 7

June 10 & 11, 2016Registration FormDeadlines: May 27 for mail-in June 3 for on-line registrationNameComplete addressEmail addressContact phoneWhere did you hear about our Festival?10th Anniversary Souvenir Package (Festival Pass souvenir items) @ 10000 Festival PassTT Members@ 5000orNon-Members@ 8000 Friday Festival PassTT Members@ 2500orNon-Members@ 3500 Saturday Festival PassTT Members@ 3000orNon-Members@ 4500 YES, I want to participate in the Ghost Walk on Saturday morning (limited for the first 30 requests received)Not included in any Festival Pass:Friday Trolley TourFriday Barbara McBride Smith, Master Storytelling Workshop@ 600@ 3500 Information on meals on Saturday is included in the Festival ScheduleFriday individual event pricing:Story Circle@ 1000 Afternoon Concert@ 1000 Workshops: It Started in Guthrie or Competitive Storytelling circle session(s)Evening ProgramGhost StoriesSaturday individual event pricing:Children’s HourTable Telling or Mini-Concert circle session(s)Workshop:Ethnic StorytellingWorkshop: Barbara McBride SmithEvening ProgramSweetheart DealFriday or Saturday Evening Program for Two circle evening(s)Join Territory Tellers/renew your membershipindividual@ 2500orfamily/groupPaidCashCk#P.O. #@ 10 ea @ 1500FREE@ 500 @ 10 ea @ 10 ea @ 2500@ 15 00 @ 2200 @ 4000 TOTAL DUETerritory Tellers Membership Please complete your personal information above and select one below:Iam a professional teller and set my own feeslike to listen to a good storywill tell for small feePlease register on line at www. territorytellers.com/festival-registration/ or submit form and payment payableto Territory Tellers to: Paulette Geeslin, 5505 S. Villa Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73119Official motel for the festival: La Quinta Inn & Suites Guthrie,406 Heather Road, Guthrie, OK 73044, 405-293-60005

June 10 & 11, 2016Sponsorship andDonor FormThank you for supporting storytelling in Oklahoma by your sponsorship of the Spirit ofOklahoma Storytelling Festival.Sponsorship Story Circles – 50 each Table Top Telling – 50 each Open Mic – 50 eachBronze Donors – Ghost Stories – 100 50-Co-sponsor Workshops each – 100list workshop 50 Co-sponsorSilver Donors – Family/Children’s Hour – 150 75 Co-sponsor Afternoon Concerts – 150 75 Co-sponsor Ghost Walk – 150 75 Co-sponsorGold Donors – Friday Evening Concert – 400 250 Co-sponsor Saturday Evening Concert – 500 275 Co-sponsorPlatinum Donors – Opening Reception – 250 Ice Cream Social – 300Platinum Plus Donor – Annual Membership Meeting/Dinner – 400Friend I want to keep storytelling strong inOklahoma. Here is my general donationof NameComplete addressEmail addressContact phonePlease pay by PayPal on our website at www.territorytellers.com/sponsorships/ or make payment payable to Territory6Tellers and mail with completed form to: Paulette Geeslin,5505 S. Villa Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73119