STNM Newsletter - Storytellers of New Mexico

STORYTELLERS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.
“When we dream alone, it is only a dream; when we dream together, it is the beginning of Reality.” (Brazilian Proverb)
Vol. 18 Issue No. 1
JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH 2015
2015 NEW YEAR THOUGHTS
NEWSLETTER
STORYTELLERS
OF NEW MEXICO
18 years ago a small group of storytellers gathered to launch Storytellers of New Mexico,
Inc., a nonprofit devoted to the preservation and practice of the oral tradition. In the
intervening years, several founding members continue to form the backbone of STNM,
volunteering their time to keep storytelling alive and well in the Land of Enchantment. We
welcome your participation in this mission through participating in STNM events and
serving on the STNM Board of Directors. The Board meets only 4 times a year, with
members able to identify areas of particular interest in which to focus their energy. This
newsletter outlines some of STNM’s proposed initiatives for 2015. Consider participating in
these endeavors – sharing your energy, your ideas, and/or a bit of your time. Thanks!
18th ANNUAL BOARD ELECTIONS – OPENINGS!
MIGHT YOU SERVE IN ONE OF THESE POSITIONS?
Find position descriptions on the STNM website: ABOUT US link, then pdf of STNM Bylaws
President: Bob Kanegis (outgoing president – three year term limit on this position)
First Vice President: Position available
Second Vice President: Position available
Secretary: Position available
Treasurer: Sarah Malone
At-large members: Phyllis Bergman; Elaine Muray; Cynthia Dobson; Sandra Hareld;
Terry Foxx (Northern NM representative); Francis Vitali (4 Corners representative);
Juba Addison (Southern NM representative).
Thanks to outgoing secretary, Mary Ellen Gonzales for her two years’ of service in
this position. Welcome to Francis Vitali as new 4 Corners representative!
Contact Bob Kanegis if interested. 505-890-7075 or [email protected].
Ballots will be sent by e-mail or US mail in early February. Please respond
immediately as the annual meeting/board installation is set for March 22, 2014.
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STNM 2015 COMMITMENTS
Storycrafting & Story swaps/events (see next page for 1st quarter details)
2nd Annual New Mexico/Colorado Story Camp (Tentative date: 3rd wkend Sept.)
Youth storytelling project, including fund raising to support same
Tellabration events - Santa Fe/Albuquerque/Other
STNM at the Round House in Santa Fe (See next page for 2/24/15 event)
Support of 4 Corners Festival, SOMOS TAOS, Los Alamos, Folk Fest., other events
MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE BY MARCH 1st
Attached is your membership renewal form for 2015-16. Please complete/return by
March 1, 2015. Note a slight increase in STNM dues for the first time in 17+ years!
Regular Members (age 0 – 64): $20/year
Senior Members (ages 65 and above) or Full Time Students: $10/year
Professional Member (below age 64): $35/year
Professional Senior Member (ages 65 and over): $25/year
Need help to cover your dues? Contact membership coordinator, Sarah Malone (505-286-8819)
Storytellers of New Mexico Newsletter P. O. Box 25112 Albuquerque, N. M. 87125
(A Not-for-Profit 501c3 Corporation—www.newmexicostorytellers.org
2015 1st QUARTER STORYTELLING EVENTS – JOIN US!
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STORYCRAFTING EVENINGS JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2015
Story Crafting for STNM members/others in Santa Fe on January 24 at the home of
Cynthia Dobson and in Albuquerque on February 28 & March 21 at the home of
Elaine Muray. RSVP by the preceding Wednesday. Contact Cynthia at
[email protected] or 505-983-8266. Contact Elaine at:
[email protected] or 505-400-4123. Potluck supper from 6-7.
Storycrafting from 7-10. Time for up to 10 tellers with storyteller friendly critiques.
MONTHLY SWAPS AT LA VIDA LLENA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY: 10501
Lagrima de Oro, NE, Albuquerque 6:30-8 PM. Upcoming 4th Friday dates are
January 23, February 27 & March 27th. Contact coordinators Sarah Malone or Liz
Mangual ([email protected]) or ([email protected].)
STORYTELLERS OF LAS CRUCES – FAMILY STORYTELLING: SATURDAYS
10:30-11:30 at COAS Bookstore Downtown/Solano location. Adult Meetings: 3rd
Monday of the month, 6 pm. Workshops at Boys/Girls Club to support youth
storytellers as well as at 2 senior care homes. Juneteenth Annual Celebration in
Alamogordo, NM will include Las Cruces tellers. Info: Pat Gill: [email protected]
575-526-8377 or Sarah Juba Addison, 575-915-5623 or [email protected].
SANTA FE SWAP & EVENTS – Intermittent themed SWAPS at the Hillside Market
(86 Old Las Vegas Hwy.) Info.: Regina [email protected])
FARMINGTON – For family & youth storytelling events/workshops contact Flo Trujillo:
505-599-1261 or visit http://www.infoway.org/kids/storytelling/index.asp
STORYTELLING AT THE ROUND HOUSE
Thanks to the efforts of STNM board member, Cynthia Dobson, STNM has presented stories
annually in the Rotunda of the Round House in Santa Fe during the legislative session on “Culture
Day.” This year’s event is scheduled on 2/24/15 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. If interested in
participating, please contact Cynthia Dobson at: [email protected].
STNM BOARD MEMBER IS NEW
NSN WESTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Congratulations to STNM board member/southern regional representative Sara (Juba) Addison
from Las Cruces upon her election to the National Storytelling Network Board of Directors as the
Western Regional Director. We are very proud of Juba and thankful that she continues to fit STNM
board membership into her busy schedule, along with working full time and serving on the Las
Cruces National Story League board. She is amazing and we support her all the way!
Check our website for updates throughout the quarter: www.newmexicostorytellers.org
NEXT Board Meeting: Sunday, March 22, 2015 11-2 in Cedar Crest, NM at the home of
Sarah Malone. Contact Sarah for directions (see her contact info. below)
Send newsletter and/or website information to Sarah at 505-286-8819
[email protected]
2nd Quarter 2015 Newsletter Submission Deadline is March 15, 2015.
Be part of the story! Keep your STNM membership current.
Storytellers of New Mexico Newsletter P. O. Box 25112 Albuquerque, N. M. 87125
(A Not-for-Profit 501c3 Corporation—www.newmexicostorytellers.org
Storytellers of New Mexico Newsletter P. O. Box 25112 Albuquerque, N. M. 87125
(A Not-for-Profit 501c3 Corporation—www.newmexicostorytellers.org