CLUSTERS
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.