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http://oopstorytelling.org/page/2012-state-conference

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An OOPS! Weekend of Storytelling, Workshops and Storytellers

It happens the weekend of May 4th, stories will be bursting out all over Mt. Vernon!  Yes, it is that time again when members of the Ohio storytelling group, OOPS! will be in town for their annual conference.

Friday many area school children will be treated to live storytellers from all over Ohio, in concert.  Tellers Joyce Geary, Stephen Hollen, Suzanna “Granny Sue” Holstein, Julie McGhee, Cristie Merce, Melanie…

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Posted by Eric Wolf on April 25, 2012 at 3:20pm

2012 O.O.P.S! Storytelling Conference

O.O.P.S! willhost the 2012 Ohio Storytelling Conference the first weekend in May.  It is still not too late to make a reservation, contact me at seanachiemelanie@sbcglobal.net or call 614-481-9674.  We have such a wonderful line-up of presenters - with featured teller Elizabeth Ellis leading the list.  Her dulcet tones make you just want to become a sponge and soak up all her pearls of wisdom.  If you've not attended an O.O.P.S! conference,…

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Posted by Melanie Diane Pratt on April 24, 2012 at 2:53pm

Toastmasters vs Storytelling.

Tonight our President did her speech on body language and her speech title we "Survivors" She did a great narrative on her grandparents and their meeting during the war and surviving as Polish Jews. Then surviving a return home only to find they were still in danger- they immigrated to Israel and how they impacted her life. Her story shared how her grandmother's stroke left her body paralyzed but her mind active and her grandfather's alzheimer's left his body strong and his mind paralyzed -…

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Posted by Sandy Messerly on April 9, 2012 at 9:55pm

Membership request or SPAM

stepped in tonight to review the pending members!!!! We had 44 and we are now at 11. I sent messages for dues to two and deleted 33 for spam!  same 4 names and it is quite a story to tell .......

Posted by Sandy Messerly on March 26, 2012 at 10:36pm

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An OOPS! Weekend of Storytelling, Workshops and Storytellers

It happens the weekend of May 4th, stories will be bursting out all over Mt. Vernon!  Yes, it is that time again when members of the Ohio storytelling group, OOPS! will be in town for their annual conference.Friday many area school children will be treated to live storytellers from all over Ohio, in concert.  Tellers Joyce Geary, Stephen Hollen, Suzanna “Granny Sue” Holstein, Julie McGhee, Cristie Merce, Melanie Pratt, Janelle Reardon, Cathy Jo Smith and Donna Wilson will thrill elementary…See More
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2012 O.O.P.S! Storytelling Conference

O.O.P.S! willhost the 2012 Ohio Storytelling Conference the first weekend in May.  It is still not too late to make a reservation, contact me at seanachiemelanie@sbcglobal.net or call 614-481-9674.  We have such a wonderful line-up of presenters - with featured teller Elizabeth Ellis leading the list.  Her dulcet tones make you just want to become a sponge and soak up all her pearls of wisdom.  If you've not attended an O.O.P.S! conference,…See More
Apr 24
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Toastmasters vs Storytelling.

Tonight our President did her speech on body language and her speech title we "Survivors" She did a great narrative on her grandparents and their meeting during the war and surviving as Polish Jews. Then surviving a return home only to find they were still in danger- they immigrated to Israel and how they impacted her life. Her story shared how her grandmother's stroke left her body paralyzed but her mind active and her grandfather's alzheimer's left his body strong and his mind paralyzed -…See More
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Holiday Inn Express 11555 Upper Gilcrest Road Mt. Vernon, Ohio 43050 1-740-392-1900   Website Use the booking code OOP when requesting a room for a discounted price of $95.99 plus tax.  Any rooms not booked will be cancelled by May 04, 2012. Comfort…
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OOPS Conference 5th at 1st Congregational Methodist Church

May 5, 2012 all day
Friday night we will be swapping stories, Saturday we will we will have workshops, Saturday night will be amazing storytelling and Sunday morning those we wish will breakfast together.See More
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Janelle Reardon left a comment for Lindsay Bonilla
"Hello, Lindsay, Finally on-line and glad to touch base with you. Hope to see you at O.O.P.S! this year, or perhaps at the National Conference in June."
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Janelle Reardon left a comment for Ilene Evans
"Hello, This is my first activity on the O.O.P.S! site -- a year later. Hope to see you at this year's conference or perhaps the National Conference in June. -- Janelle"
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"O.O.P.S! provides an opportunity to interact with the best storytellers in Ohio and beyond."
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The Sisterville Retreat

My wife and I had a wonderful time at the Sisterville WV. retreat hosted by "Granny Sue" at the Wells Inn with the climax being our Saturday evening concert.  Great tellers at the concert which was great fun and always good fellowship. Thanks Sue for your hard work.See More
Mar 10
Jerry Smith left a comment for Sandy Messerly
"Congrats Sandy.  As a longtime TM & DTM.  I use the TM program and opportunity to try out new stories. Every "Newbie" storyteller should go to Toastmasters. Toastmasters actually launched my storytelling avocation. Thanks for…"
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OOPS Conference 5th at 1st Congregational Methodist Church

May 5, 2012 all day
Friday night we will be swapping stories, Saturday we will we will have workshops, Saturday night will be amazing storytelling and Sunday morning those we wish will breakfast together.See More
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