"SAC" of REGIONAL GEMS
In 2004, The Storytelling Association of California, at the suggestion Karin Werner, created Regional Gems to provide annual recognition and a performance venue to valued California tellers.
Any SAC member may suggest a Regional Gem Honoree to the committee. The committee nominates the individual and the SAC Board of Directors approves the nomination. The Regional Gem Performance is often in March, but the schedule is flexible for both the teller and the organizers.
In the even years, a northern Gem will be honored; in odd years a southern Gem will be honored. (division Fresno, more or less!) The aim is to have the honoree perform both north and south.
Celebrating a Regional Gem of California is about appreciation, not money, but SAC will try to cover travel and boarding costs. We provide a solo evening venue for the teller, hopefully one in the north and one in the south of California. A framed award will be presented. The name of the Regional Gem honoree will be added to the list below.
2017 Regional Gem Committee
Marilyn Rudzik, Chair
Cathryn Fairlee
Nick Smith
Joy Swift
Honoree Requirements
1. A SAC member
2. A seasoned teller who can hold the stage for an evening
3. Locally involved promoting and supporting storytelling
Any SAC member may suggest a Regional Gem Honoree to the committee. The committee nominates the individual and the SAC Board of Directors approves the nomination. The Regional Gem Performance is often in March, but the schedule is flexible for both the teller and the organizers.
In the even years, a northern Gem will be honored; in odd years a southern Gem will be honored. (division Fresno, more or less!) The aim is to have the honoree perform both north and south.
Celebrating a Regional Gem of California is about appreciation, not money, but SAC will try to cover travel and boarding costs. We provide a solo evening venue for the teller, hopefully one in the north and one in the south of California. A framed award will be presented. The name of the Regional Gem honoree will be added to the list below.
2017 Regional Gem Committee
Marilyn Rudzik, Chair
Cathryn Fairlee
Nick Smith
Joy Swift
Honoree Requirements
1. A SAC member
2. A seasoned teller who can hold the stage for an evening
3. Locally involved promoting and supporting storytelling
2017 Regional Gem Honoree: Marilyn McPhie
http://www.marilynmcphie.com/
2016 Tim Ereneta - http://www.timereneta.com/
2015 Kirk Waller - http://www.kirkwaller.com/
2014 Cathryn Fairlee - http://www.sonic.net/~cfair/
The Storytelling Association of California * P.O. Box 11891 * Berkeley, CA 94712
