00:50:01 Kory May: https://form.jotform.com/222175465154152 00:52:13 Jane Crouse: Please send this form to the entire NSN membership. Make it widely available to all with adequate time to complete. Thanks, Cory. 00:52:26 Gail Herman: PVP’s - Love this way of thinking. 00:52:27 Kory May: https://form.jotform.com/222175465154152 00:52:52 Elissa Pearmain: Do you want us to fill out the form now Kory? 00:53:27 Carol Grosman: I am not a host and I have chat. 00:53:34 Sara deBeer: Anyone who has chat click on the heart 00:54:14 joyce slater: Are the board members present? 00:54:55 Sara deBeer: I’m a new board member 00:56:16 joyce slater: Thank you for being here Sara. 00:56:31 Howard Lieberman: I’m a board member and here. 00:56:36 Sara deBeer: Joyce Slater asked if board members are here. 00:56:47 Margaret MacDonald: What is your plan for the financial future of NSN going forward? 00:57:45 Kory May: storyprospector@gmail.com 01:00:10 Karyn Page-Davies: I am a believer is moving forward. What is done and done. And yes, I think that defining our purpose and what the value of this organization is should be addressed initially to determine where and how to go from here. 01:00:25 joyce slater: Let's also write to Kory about the wonderful things that have happened in the past. It would be a positive approach. 01:02:24 Denise Page: hear hear! 01:02:53 Sara deBeer: We're storytellers! We are powerful multi-taskers. 01:05:29 Karyn Page-Davies: I would not be concerned about programming at this moment but become strong and solvent so that members see the benefit and opportunities ahead. 01:06:16 Nancy Donoval: Karyn, Programming is part of how we stay solvent. 01:06:21 Gail Herman: Kory, Work can bring people together. 01:07:11 Sara deBeer: We all need to embrace the upcoming auction and with our help it can generate a lot of funds 01:07:37 Jane Crouse: Cory, can you address the situation with Mid-Continent and our current physical location? Is that deadline coming up soon? Thank you. 01:07:45 joyce slater: Thank you, Gary and Howard, for being present today. 01:07:58 Ralph Chadis: One thing I think should not forget and must always remember and keep as our nature is that: We Grow Storytellers. 01:09:00 joyce slater: It is also about all of us taking responsibility for NSN moving forward. 01:09:18 Toni Simmons: I am here also. 01:09:37 joyce slater: Thank you, Toni, for being present. 01:12:37 Denise Page: thank you for that perspective. 01:13:07 Elissa Pearmain: This is very important, especially now when so much is on zoom. 01:13:39 Howard Lieberman: Well said! 01:15:19 Sara deBeer: Worldwide Virtual Storytelling Guild WVSG dates are Thursday 8/4 (8:30 pm), Saturday 8/13 (6 pm)), and Sunday 8/21 (noon).  There is space for five tellers each session, 10 minutes story length. https://www.nestorytelling.org/virtual-storytelling-guild/ 01:15:20 joyce slater: I have a story swap every third Thursday of the month. Every other one is on Zoom. Beverly, you are welcome. 01:16:08 Denise Page: schwartzbeverly68@gmail 01:16:56 joyce slater: Thank you, Kory, for bringing us together. 01:18:12 Gail Herman: What causes pain about storytelling? 01:18:16 Heather Forest: As an information hub it would be wonderful if NSN increased its network services such as a more robust artist directory. but how about adding events directory, storytelling group directory, and storytelling services directory- narrative therapy, organizational consulting,educational specialists 01:18:17 NSN Admin: Anonymous feedback form - https://form.jotform.com/222175465154152 01:18:31 Gail Herman: What causes you joy? 01:18:45 Denise Page: I love that Heather! 01:19:47 Nancy Donoval: I do too Heather. That would make it a stronger network. 01:19:54 Jaye McLaughlin: I also agree, Heather. NSN as an informational Hub 01:21:26 Sara deBeer: I’ve been thinking that NSN could sponsor Zoom gatherings for specific kinds of networking - even weekly Zoom rooms for individual interests in different organizational and genre interests. 01:21:55 Valerie Kimble: Love the idea of the summit. How about affiliating with American Library Association and the National Education Assoc.? 01:22:00 Ralph Chadis: http://www.storySpace.org/ There is also The Story Space Online. It runs every Tuesday Night from 6:45 – 9:00 P.M. EDT. http://www.storySpace.org/ Storytelling of all types and styles, for seasoned tellers and newcomers No Topics. No Competition. No Judging. Just Stories. To subscribe to Story Space Fandom eMail: https://tinyletter.com/StorySpace 01:22:02 Gail Herman: No one on the Board is paid! 01:22:36 Sara deBeer: Some of the data collecting for events directory can be difficult 01:22:51 Elissa Pearmain: Great conversation Tara. 01:23:27 Valerie Kimble: Via Zoom, you can even find groups to join out of state. 01:24:32 Ralph Chadis: To find your State & Region Liaisons https://storynet.org/about-nsn/state-liaisons-regions/ 01:25:06 Paula Younger: I'm a Washington, DC native and grew up with Frankie Beverly/Maze music. "Joy 'n Pain" are the natural ups and downs of life. Storytellers are very strong teachers about the ups and downs. So we--as an NSN organization--can move through this too. This conversation is very helpful. Appreciation for Kory and his professionalism. 01:25:21 Sara deBeer: Link to auction https://www.32auctions.com/nsn-s22 01:25:46 Emily Corcoran: Is Danni staying? 01:26:35 Barry McWilliams: Pro Sig leader is not here 01:26:50 Barry McWilliams: I could say a little. 01:27:05 Margaret MacDonald: So you are not going to give us ANY information about the future of NSN during this session? 01:27:18 Sara deBeer: Definition of SIG? 01:27:30 Nancy Donoval: Special Interest Group 01:29:04 Karyn Page-Davies: Will you please make sure that notes from this meeting are shared with all of the members? I must leave. Thank you all for your support and love of stories and storytelling. Stories have power. NSN's story will triumph. 01:29:18 Denise Page: What SIG is that Tara? 01:30:16 Emily Corcoran: What happened with the Storytelling magazine? Last week I heard it went independent. 01:31:13 Nancy Donoval: Emily, that's a long story it's easy to get bogged down in. I don't know it all. 01:31:27 Gail Herman: Our Accountant said we are not in dire straights. We have enough for at least a year. We just need to continue programs and hope people pay their dues, etc. 01:36:29 Denise Page: reciprocity 🤔 01:40:51 Sara deBeer: YesCon 2022. https://storynet.org/groups/yes/yes-events/ 01:43:09 Sara deBeer: From Gail. YES .Youth Educators Storytellers YesCon 2022. https://storynet.org/groups/yes/yes-events/ Aug. 11, 9:00 central indiginous stories. Quarterly Story Labs. Many other opportunities. 01:44:48 Gail Herman: Sept. 24th PRO SiG. Virtual Production 01:44:56 Fran Stallings: Environmental Storytelling (a ‘Discussion Group,’ not a dues-paid SIG) has three swap sessions this Tuesday 8/9 7am, 1pm, 7pm CDT for coaching environmental stories. 01:46:50 Denise Page: Good job Barry - thank you 01:48:27 Sara deBeer: Maybe the chat can be sent to everyone along with the document that folks couldn't access. 01:48:46 Gail Herman: Maybe we could send the Chat to those who don’t have it? Is that possible Kory? 01:50:58 Gail Herman: Grants- Carp; Grps,am 01:54:42 Paula Younger: Good point about seeking grants. I suggest we stay open to the differences of grant writing vs. grant development strategist vs. experienced grant management. These are 3 uniquely different skills. Thanks. 01:55:57 Denise Page: pivot and collaborate. I'm bringing that terminology to my other boards. 01:56:14 Fran Stallings: Thanks to Kory for stepping up (agreeing to join the board in the first place; then catch the falling reins) and thanks to Danni for keeping things going!!! 01:56:16 Jane Crouse: Excellent point, Paula Younger. Thank you. 01:56:48 Barry McWilliams Seattle Storytellers Guild Pro SIG: We have a Tellabration tm every years in Seattle. 01:56:50 Elissa Pearmain: Sorry that I have to leave now. Much appreciations for everyone involved in helping to rebirth NSN. 01:58:21 Denise Page: New Haven CT _ Institute Library's Tellabration is scheduled for November 2 & 3, I believe. 01:58:55 Ralph Chadis: Kory thanks for stepping into the breach. 02:00:16 Barry McWilliams Seattle Storytellers Guild Pro SIG: PRO’s next event will be Saturday, Sep. 24, 1 – 4:30 pm. Schedule: Cooper Braun Enos kicks off with a panel discussion called “Virtual Storytelling Production: Is Your Mute Turned On?” (or some title like that), from 1-2:30 pm (Central time) Then, Sarah Beth Nelson will be leading a workshop from 3 – 4:30 pm (Central) called “Embracing our Cyborg Selves: Taking Virtual Lessons into the Future of Storytelling”. This is a hands-o workshop based on some research she conducted. This will be virtual, and pricing is $10 for PRO members, and $20 for non-PRO members. Registration will be set up soon. Contact: Lisa at 02:00:30 Denise Page: Kory - I appreciate so much your willingness to step into the leadership role and your apparent competency. Thank you 02:00:32 Jo Radner: Hello And good afternoon! 02:01:09 Sara deBeer: JG Pinkerton’s vision of Tellabration was 1001 Tellings the same night to be both a fundraiser for NSN and also a way of reaching out to adult listeners and creating lots of new audience members. The event has changed and grown, but the suggestion to make it a NSN fundraiser this year absolutely aligns with the original vision. 02:01:39 Gail Herman: Support the AUCTION! GREAT OBJECTS clothes and workshops, tickets, etc 02:02:12 Sara deBeer: NSN Auction Over 140 wonderful items, including Art, Books, CDs, Clothing, Coaching, Festivals, Gift Certificates, Jewelry, Liquor, Lodging, Performances, Puppets, Workshops, and more! The money raised will help NSN stabilize financially so as to continue empowering people with connections and tools that legitimize the art of storytelling. Aug 15-19 https://www.32auctions.com/nsn-s22 02:05:05 Barry McWilliams Seattle Storytellers Guild Pro SIG: I have the chat, but can't save it?? 02:05:38 Jane Crouse: Kory, thanks for addressing my question about the physical location. There's a lot involved with this. 02:07:09 Denise Page: great questions Jo - I love that - pivot and collaborate 02:08:30 Maria LoBiondo: Kory, you have stepped up -- thank you for this — sorry that I have to leave early and will stay tuned to continuing to hear more 02:09:09 Gail Herman: Jo's concerns: Tech, and competition to other groups concerning programming. 02:10:16 Barry McWilliams Seattle Storytellers Guild Pro SIG: We have a lot of competition - especially in the "personal narrative" organizations. 02:12:53 Barry McWilliams Seattle Storytellers Guild Pro SIG: Directories and Calendars take staff to maintain, unfortunately 02:13:00 Valerie Kimble: Heather's idea for expanding directory could be a project of each state's liaison for their state. 02:13:23 Gail Herman: Heather said we need a Robust Searchable Directory useful for storytellers who travel. 02:13:57 Genevieve N. Franklin: For those who want to save the chat, you'll see three dots to the bottom right before the meeting ends. Click there - be sure to do so before it closes out. It should save to your computer. 02:15:01 Katie Knutson: I would love to see us have a calendar not of events, but of calls for proposals and stories - a service to storytellers to help us find work. 02:15:32 Denise Page: love that Katie! 02:17:02 Genevieve N. Franklin: The bottom right option, if I correctly recall, should read "save chat”. 02:17:57 Sara deBeer: Thanks to Dorothy Cleveland and Danni for creating some documents that detail the various tasks Danni does and the way they could be divided among different individuals. 02:18:14 Genevieve N. Franklin: Actually, you can click on the 3 dots to the right of your name on the chat and it will save the chat, but only to the point at which you clicked. 02:18:37 Barry McWilliams Seattle Storytellers Guild Pro SIG: No three dots - weird. 02:18:46 joyce slater: What can we each do for NSN? What talents are we willing to share? 02:20:05 joyce slater: Thank you Danni, Dot and Bob. 02:20:14 Sheila Arnold: The big guy with the short name. 02:21:47 joyce slater: Maybe we could set up a pledge system for all members to help NSN. 02:22:05 joyce slater: Pledge money and talents. 02:22:26 joyce slater: I need to leave at 4 pm. 02:22:40 Paula Younger: Thank you, Howard. "Not for profit" does not mean "Not for loss." 02:22:44 Cora Newcomb Stone Soup BOD: To me, the best way to save the chat is to use your mouse and left click and select the chat statements starting at the top and go to the last chat -- then copy the selected items and paste them in a Word Document. 02:24:54 joyce slater: I always valued my parents' advice. Their role was not the same but it was needed. 02:26:05 joyce slater: What am I doing for NSN? 02:27:26 Jaye McLaughlin: I would like to thank everyone for being here and sharing their concerns and futurizing about NSN. Thank you to everyone who spoke, thank you for being here! 02:27:49 Sara deBeer: Plus the auction marketplace! NSN Auction Over 140 wonderful items, including Art, Books, CDs, Clothing, Coaching, Festivals, Gift Certificates, Jewelry, Liquor, Lodging, Performances, Puppets, Workshops, and more! The money raised will help NSN stabilize financially so as to continue empowering people with connections and tools that legitimize the art of storytelling. Aug 15-19 https://www.32auctions.com/nsn-s22 02:28:03 joyce slater: Many thanks to all the board members and state liaisons who do their job day in and day out. Thank you to those board members and state liaisons who chose to join us on this meeting. 02:28:07 Jaye McLaughlin: Thank you Danni and Kory for your assistance and leadership in the meeting and for NSN. 02:28:16 Sara deBeer: Amen! 02:28:36 Ralph Chadis: Bravo 02:28:43 Denise Page: as a newer member I am so appreciative of the opportunity to witness this transparency 02:29:02 Jane Crouse: Thank you Kory! 02:29:08 Jaye McLaughlin: I have copied the chat and saying goodbye!