Wisconsin Storytellers' Get-Together

22nd
Wisconsin Storytellers' Get-Together

Saturday, September 26, 2009

9:00am to 8:30pm

Pilgrim Center
Ripon, WI

For additional information, contact:
Kay Weeden or
Midge Miles

View photos from past Get-Togethers!

A unique, annual opportunity for professional, intermediate and beginning storytellers to network and enjoy listening, telling and swapping tales.

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About the Event

"The first law of storytelling: We're all bound to leave a story better than we found it."
— Mrs. Humphrey Ward

The Wisconsin Storytellers' Get-Together is a great venue for storytellers and those who use stories. At this informal gathering, you can listen to and share stories and ideas, as well as meet and network with others and support one another. Join us as we re-energize ourselves by sharing ideas, stories, and resources with one another.

Saturday's Schedule

9:00am-9:30am
Registration / Check-In
Coffee and rolls served.

9:30am-10:00am
Opening Session: Welcome!
A brief introduction to the day, and a warm-up activity.

10:00am-11:00am
Professional Exchange
Focused whole-group discussion related to storytelling.

11:15am-12:00noon
Swap Session A
See offerings below.

12:00noon-1:00pm
Lunch
Meat and vegetarian offerings.

1:15pm-2:15pm
Swap Session B
See offerings below.

2:15pm-2:45pm
Break and Snacks

3:00pm-4:00pm
Swap Session C
See offerings below.

4:15pm-5:15pm
Swap Session D
See offerings below.

5:30pm-6:30pm
Supper
Meat and vegetarian offerings.

7:00pm-8:30pm
Lucy Beck Award and Evening Concert
The end-of-the-day event is always wonderful and magical — but it cannot happen without you! Would you like to be a part of the concert? If so, please contact Midge Miles (midge.miles@att.net or 262-306-7988) for additional details regarding this showcase opportunity.

SWAP SESSION OFFERINGS
Tellers are requested to limit their stories to 3-5 minutes in the swap sessions, in order to provide time for all those who may wish to tell.

11:15am-12:00noon
SWAP SESSION A
Long, Long Ago ...: Legends and Myths
All in the Family: Personal Stories

1:15pm-2:15pm
SWAP SESSION B
Hi Ho, Hi Ho: Stories About Work
Tickle Your Funnybone: Humorous Stories

3:00pm-4:00pm
SWAP SESSION C
Bon Appetit: Stories About Food
Personal Stories: Open Themed Swap

4:15pm-5:15pm
SWAP SESSION D
Open Swap & Swap Talk: Open themed stories and discussion of ideas
Drum Circle with Debra Morningstar*

* Join Debra in hand drumming. No experience needed!
Knowing how to play the drums is not important in a drum circle.
Releasing your inner rhythm is!
Bring your own drum, or several will be available.

Our NEW Get-Together Site

Join us at our beautiful, centrally located site:

Pilgrim Center
W1010 Spring Grove Road
Ripon, WI 54971

Pilgrim Center is easy to find, and centrally located — 5 miles west of Ripon, and 2 miles south of Green Lake.

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Overnight Accommodations

There are no overnight accommodations available on-site, but there are several local choices. Two are listed below, but there are also other motel options in the Green Lake and Ripon area.

AmericInn - (920) 748-7578
1219 W Fond du Lac St, Ripon, WI 54971
(4.26 miles away)
Bay View Motel and Resort - (920) 294-6504
439 Lake St, Green Lake, WI 54941
(2.2 miles away)

If you have any general questions about the event,
please contact Kay Weeden or Midge Miles.