tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439610723498007601.post6572334857885713971..comments2023-07-16T04:59:56.646-04:00Comments on ::kimweitkamp:: thoughts from a traveling mind: The Fate of Festivals...Meh.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06263700170449616340noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439610723498007601.post-4020256111606857482011-04-22T21:21:16.989-04:002011-04-22T21:21:16.989-04:00Kim, this is so well thought and practical. I hav...Kim, this is so well thought and practical. I have been in 2 smaller sized festivals and found that giving of our time as Storytellers - to schools, to storylisteners and to those who coordinate it all - is one of the most valuable things we can give. I love the idea of giving back to the festival itself - consider that done from me. I also think sometimes we just need to pay and attend a Festival. (I always claim this as Professional Development!) Attending reminds you of what's important when telling, of getting to be right with the audience, hearing other tellers and learning about resources, and being with your peeers and sharing. Thanks again, Kim. You will be missed as our VASA President, but I know your knowledge will continue to help Storytellers grow. Peace to you.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103762085653769922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439610723498007601.post-52251262339775068072011-04-15T14:43:56.557-04:002011-04-15T14:43:56.557-04:00@Marisa98
Even if I own a business and offer servi...@Marisa98<br />Even if I own a business and offer services? Offering the services of a keynote speaker as donation from a company is not the same as claiming volunteer time. I'm claiming services from a business. This is interesting and I need to check into it further. Thanks for the comments!!!Kim Weitkamphttp://Www.kimweitkamp.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439610723498007601.post-52720338639416202262011-04-15T14:13:16.940-04:002011-04-15T14:13:16.940-04:00About donating a workshop or performance and getti...About donating a workshop or performance and getting a receipt: The IRS does not allow deductions for time, with or without a receipt. Don't make that mistake. It can come back to haunt you big time.marisa98https://www.blogger.com/profile/03794663867674592070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439610723498007601.post-90461697635601579402011-04-15T11:45:44.943-04:002011-04-15T11:45:44.943-04:00Hey,
All right on point!
Hey to Rock, dogs &...Hey,<br /><br />All right on point!<br /><br />Hey to Rock, dogs & kids.<br /><br />www.michaelreno.comMichael Reno Harrellhttp://www.michaelreno.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439610723498007601.post-53025532029133959362011-04-14T16:40:24.050-04:002011-04-14T16:40:24.050-04:00Kim,
These are great ideas, not just for Festivals...Kim,<br />These are great ideas, not just for Festivals, but for any storytelling events. The morre we can chare what storytelling is all about, the more we'll all benefit.<br /><br />BarbaraAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841694818989338714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439610723498007601.post-32553376668744560862011-04-14T15:53:22.453-04:002011-04-14T15:53:22.453-04:00Great ideas, Kim, thanks for sharing them.Great ideas, Kim, thanks for sharing them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15113989954043551273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439610723498007601.post-85394339885106563932011-04-14T14:27:38.718-04:002011-04-14T14:27:38.718-04:00Nicely done, Kim! This is so true and I agree on ...Nicely done, Kim! This is so true and I agree on giving back and just plain giving (of yourself, your astistry, your time and financial aid, whenever possible). When I'm at a festival/tour, my job is giving 150% at all times and to especially mingle and treat folks as the special people they are. I hope some day we will share the same stage! hugs and kisses, LeenyLeeny Del Seamondshttp://www.LeenyDelSeamonds.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439610723498007601.post-52677195006269686962011-04-14T13:07:40.996-04:002011-04-14T13:07:40.996-04:00This is a fantastic article Kim. Thank you so much...This is a fantastic article Kim. Thank you so much for articulating these thoughts so clearly.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11527360424850121891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439610723498007601.post-34058681622874325732011-04-14T12:45:46.973-04:002011-04-14T12:45:46.973-04:00Well said, Kim. I hope this article is published i...Well said, Kim. I hope this article is published in Storytelling Magazine. You've laid the ground rules for what will move storytelling forward.Granny Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129064020727041161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439610723498007601.post-54034348113320058282011-04-14T12:21:03.329-04:002011-04-14T12:21:03.329-04:00Kim,
I missed this article of yours and just noti...Kim, <br />I missed this article of yours and just noticed the link and comment on Ellouse's FaceBook page. Like Rivka noted, this ought to be required reading for all of us. I hope this conversation continues and hope it becomes a focus for our VASA. I will make it so for the Tell Tale Hearts and anyone else who will listen. <br />LesUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06710429133082072534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439610723498007601.post-54712718845057045412011-04-14T11:59:15.288-04:002011-04-14T11:59:15.288-04:00Amen! MyLinda. Kim you have opened an important c...Amen! MyLinda. Kim you have opened an important conversation - how storytellers can back producers in thier work to have a well-oiled event. As a producer of monthly events I know how much I appreciate storytellers who get involved to help build the audience.ELLOUISESTORYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15524893156201808778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439610723498007601.post-4580856832816127532011-04-14T11:57:15.624-04:002011-04-14T11:57:15.624-04:00All great ideas, Kim. You're right, the Cape ...All great ideas, Kim. You're right, the Cape Girardeau Festival is an excellent recent start-up!<br /><br />Tedmrpiecrusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18160550886017396490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439610723498007601.post-51149174872785187812011-04-14T11:55:09.940-04:002011-04-14T11:55:09.940-04:00Kim,
I hope all tellers will bookmark this page. ...Kim,<br /><br />I hope all tellers will bookmark this page. If storytelling is going to be seen as an art form in and of itself within the arts community, a professional approach is essential. I really like how specific you are about giving back to the communities that support us.<br /><br />RivkaRivka the Storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05368185935133482365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439610723498007601.post-69821879370805235892011-04-14T11:44:31.673-04:002011-04-14T11:44:31.673-04:00All I can say is bravo! It is true that while we f...All I can say is bravo! It is true that while we feel nostalgic about storytelling a well planned event is hard work. I know that from my own experience with Florida StoryCamp and if you run your events in a business fashion the gears are well greased and move motionlessly and your event runs so smoothly that nobody ever sees the gears. Congratulations to Cape Giradeau for reminding us that planning creates a great event and artists are just the icing on the cake. Thanks Kim for being the icing.Story Hugs - MyLinda Butterworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10489873036426870983noreply@blogger.com