Storyteller's Creed
I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge.
That myth is more potent than history.
That dreams are more powerful than facts.
That hope always triumphs over experience.
That laughter is the only cure for grief.
And I believe that love is stronger than death.
-- Robert Fulghum
Schedule of Three Rivers Storytelling Guild Meetings and Programs
Constitution of 3 Rivers Storytelling Guild
List of Professional Storytellers available for Programs and Events.
College of Library and Information Science/Panning for Gold.
The College through its regular offerings and through its Panning for
Gold continuing education courses offer a variety of workshops and courses
of interest to the storyteller.
South Carolina Parks offer a wide variety of programs that often include
storytelling as a part of their program. Also a good place to check for
events in SC that may offer storytelling as part of their program.
"If you enjoy listening to stories . . . join us!"
The purpose of this guild shall be to promote the growth of storytelling
and storytelling skills by providing a means for those interested in storytelling
to meet and to share stories and also to preserve and perpetuate the art
of storytelling through membership participation and workshops in story
telling. (Article II of the 3 Rivers Storytelling Guild's Constitution
and Bylaws)
Three Rivers is dedicated to the promotion of the art of storytelling in
the Midlands area. Composed of storytellers (beginners through professionals)
and those generally interested in storytelling, Three Rivers promotes storytelling
through a variety of direct and indirect efforts -- storytelling events,
participation in various festivals, storytelling workshops, providing contact
between those needing storytellers and local storyteller, etc.
WHY THE NAME THREE RIVERS?
Three Rivers gets its name from the three rivers that meet in the Columbia
area. Though many factors went into choosing the location for Columbia,
undoubtedly the convergence of the Saluda and the Broad Rivers to make
the Congeree River had a lot to do with the its location. Since those colonial
days, all three rivers have continued to play an important part in the
area's economy, life, and culture. Today plans for these rivers include
redeveloping the areas in the city into shops and restaurants; While the
areas outside the city concentrate on maintaining the natural beauty of
the rivers -- including river rafting. So it is fitting that the name Three
Rivers was chosen.
3 RIVERS' MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Membership is open to anyone
genuinely interested in the art.
Membership in the 3 Rivers Storytelling Guild costs just $15.00 a year
-- September 1 to August 31. And $7.50 after February 1.
Dues for full-time students will be $5.00.
Contact person: P. Feehan, E-MAIL: PATFEEHAN@SC.EDU