CLUSTERS

Cluster Groups/Affiliate Organizations

Georgia Storytelling Network (GSN) supports groups of story lovers who meet locally to promote the art of storytelling and help further GSN’s mission. Local groups provide a nurturing environment where participants may practice telling stories, receive supportive coaching, share ideas, resources, and information about upcoming storytelling events, and socialize with others to build a community of story lovers. Groups also organize special programs, such as workshops for the development of storytelling skills and techniques, speakers, presentations, concerts, performances, etc. to help people grow as both storytellers and story listeners.

GSN Clusters and other Storytelling Groups

Toco Tellers Cluster

First Thursday of the Month

via Zoom, please contact Jan Cribbs for link

10:00AM-12:00 Noon

Hosted by Jan Cribbs – storyconnections@gmail.com

Magnolia Cluster

First Thursday of the Month

via Zoom, please contact Mary Williams for link

7:00PM-9:00PM Eastern

hosted by Mary Williams – mrslswjr@bellsouth.net

Southern Crescent Cluster

First Friday of the Month

1:00PM-2:30PM Eastern

presently on hiatus

Stories on the Square Gwinnett

First Tuesday of the Month

via Zoom, please contact Denise Mount for link

7:00PM-9:00PM Eastern

hosted by Mike and Denise Mount – ddmount9328@gmail.com

Cobb Cluster

Second Tuesday of the Month

via Google Meet: http://meet.google.com/fku-iyjc-sra

6:30PM-8:30PM Eastern

hosted by Margaret Edinburgh – cobbcountystorytellers@gmail.com

Atlanta Cluster

Third Tuesday of the Month

7:00PM-9:00PM Eastern

Hosted by Jean Woodall – 3bluebirdsandme@gmail.com

presently on hiatus

Stories on the Square Hayesville

Third Friday of the Month

Corner Coffee Shop 66 Church Street Hayesville, North Carolina

and Zoom, please contact Kanute Rarey for link

6:00PM-7:30PM Eastern

hosted by Kanute Rarey – kanutetells@gmail.com

Cluster Groups/Affiliate Organizations Guidelines

Types of Groups

Cluster Group

A Cluster Group is a group that does not have a formal incorporation or non-profit status and operates under the auspices of GNS. GNS will maintain a separate financial account for each GNS group to be able to collect tax-deductible donations and expend funds that further GNS’s mission. If a group becomes large enough or there are enough financial transactions, GNS may recommend that the Cluster Group become an Affiliate Organization.

Affiliate Organizations

Affiliate Organizations are groups that are formally incorporated and whose mission supports that of GNS. GNS will not maintain funds or accounts for Affiliate Organizations.

Guidelines

1. Groups should appoint a GNS Liaison, who shall serve as a conduit for information between the Group and GNS. Such Liaison shall be a current, up-to-date paid GNS member. The Liaison shall also serve as an ex-officio member of GNS Board.

2. Group participants should be encouraged to become Georgia Storytellling Network’s members. The Group Liaison should make GNS application forms readily available at each meeting.

3. GNS will publicize all Group meetings and events as shared by the Liaison. The Group shall share with members other GNS and Group events. GNS encourages that all events be widely publicized to encourage attendance by story lovers in the community.

4. GNS will both provide resources and information to support Groups and their needs, as well as serving as a conduit for groups to share information and resources.

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