“Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we
can't remember who we are or why we're here.”
Writer Sue Monk Kidd’s idea is shared by Oklahoma ’s statewide storytelling organization,
Territory Tellers. We have been working for over a quarter of a century to keep
stories and storytelling alive in the human heart and soul.
Our annual Spirit of Oklahoma Storytelling Festival is a
major effort to do just that in our state. And we are asking for your help in
this mission. Please consider being a sponsor for our 2014 festival at Southern
Nazarene University in Bethany ,
June 13-14.
We launched this festival as a direct result of the 2005
National Storytelling Conference in Oklahoma
City , presented by the National Storytelling Network. This
conference highlighted the resilience and fortitude of Oklahomans and
commemorated the tenth anniversary of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
A festival sponsorship would provide you with an avenue to
reach folks who enjoy a good story, have a real commitment to deepening family
and civic ties, and appreciate what you do in your work to encourage both
storytelling and community relationships.
For the Spirit of Oklahoma Storytelling Festival, different
levels of sponsorships are available and listed on the accompanying page, along
with the various sponsor benefits. We
are, however, currently in the process of re-establishing our 501.c.3 status
and cannot guarantee tax deductions.
Should you have any questions about the sponsorships, the
festival, or the organization, please visit our website at www.territorytellers.org
and contact any of our officers:
Thank you for your time and thoughtfulness in giving this
invitation your consideration. Please
expect a follow-up contact soon from one of the board members to discuss any
ideas you may have. And we look forward
to welcoming you to the 8th annual Spirit of Oklahoma Storytelling Festival in
June.
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