Membership Categories:
There are three types of SAS membership available.
(1) Associate Membership
Criteria: Associate Membership is open to anyone above 18 years of age (i.e. non-professional storytellers) who wishes to learn the craft of storytelling. SAS will keep you informed about storytelling opportunities, offer you courses catering to various interests and levels of experience, and invite you to in-house events for you to practise your skills and share your stories. Parents, teachers, social workers, librarians, community leaders/volunteers and others who are passionate about storytelling are welcome to join.
Membership Fees: $40/annum
Benefits:
- Discounted rates for SAS workshops
- Discounted ticket prices to performances by SAS members
- Discounts on storytelling/teaching resources and other merchandise and services
- Invitations to story swops to practise storytelling and exchange stories
- Access to an email updates detailing storytelling events
(2 & 3) Professional Membership and Non-Residential Professional Membership
Professional Membership is for professional storytellers residing in Singapore. Non-Residential Professional Membership is for professional storytellers not residing in Singapore
Criteria:
Professional Membership is only open to professional tellers resident in Singapore, a professional storyteller being one who is hired specifically to tell stories at an event. For professional storytellers, SAS will function as a valuable network providing support, training and opportunities.
Since SAS is endorsing an Professional Member (PM) as a competent teller who merits a professional fee, the SAS committee needs to be assured of a prospective PM’s experience and ability. The committee is authorised to interview and observe each applicant in action. However, the committee reserves the right to waive the need for an audition.
When applying for professional membership, please submit a resume detailing your storytelling experience: i.e. where and for whom have you performed, your story repertoire (of at least 20 stories), a list of at least three forthcoming performances which SAS committee representatives may observe.
NB: Using stories as a part of your work (e.g. as a teacher, librarian, counsellor, trainer) does not fall within SAS’ definition of “professional storyteller”. If you wish to join the SAS, we encourage you to become an Associate Member.
More details on Criteria for Professional Membership and Non-Residential Professional Membership can be found on Page 2 and Page 3 of our Membership Form
Membership Fees: a) $70/annum
b) $100/annum for your own page on the SAS website
Benefits:
- The opportunity to have a one page listing on SAS website
- Networking possibilities with other professional tellers in Singapore
- Priority registration and discounted rates for master classes conducted by visiting professional tellers
- Discounted rates for SAS workshops and other storytelling-related events in Singapore
- Discounted ticket prices to performances by SAS members
- Discounts on storytelling/teaching resources and other merchandise and services
- Invitations to story swops to practise storytelling and exchange stories
- Access to email updates detailing storytelling events
How to Join SAS
To register as an Associate Member, please download and complete the attached form below and post it with a cheque for your membership fee made in favour of STORYTELLING ASSOCIATION (SINGAPORE) to The Membership Secretary, 37 Waringin Walk, Singapore, 416291.
To register as an Professional Member, please download and complete the attached form below, and post it with your resume to STORYTELLING ASSOCIATION (SINGAPORE), The Membership Secretary, 37 Waringin Walk, Singapore, 416291. Please pay your membership fee when your application has been vetted and approved by the SAS Executive Committee.
SAS Membership Form as of March 2012
Discount Privileges:
SAS Professional and Associate Members enjoy discounts as follows:
BOOKABURRA
Address: 583 Orchard Rd, Forum Galleria #02-05, Singapore 238884
Website: http://www.bookaburra.com
Tel: 62359232
Services: Sale of children’s books.
Discount for SAS members: 10% (except for nett or promotional price items). Discount available only upon presentation of SAS membership card.
SEPTEMBER 21 ENTERPRISE PTE LTD
Address: Blk 13 Toa Payoh Lorong 8, #04-06 Braddell Tech, Singapore 319261
Website: http://www.september21.com.sg
Tel: 62560226
Services: Teacher resources for early childhood and primary level.
Benefits for SAS members: Show your SAS Membership Card to enjoy up to 10% discount on purchases (except for nett/promotional price items), exclusive promotions for members, and priority registration/membership discounts for seminars and workshops.
THE OH CARDS
The genre of associative cards known as the OH cards consists of beautifully-illustrated decks that have been created and used for storytelling and other purposes. All decks stimulate creativity and communication and allow for unlimited variations for use by all ages.
Website: www.oh-cards.com
Contact: Vinod
Tel/Fax: (65) 6352 2009 Mobile: 9788 6975
Address: 10M Braddell Hill #01-51 Singapore 579731
Discount for SAS members: 10% (except for nett or promotional price items).
MY FAVOURITE STORIES FROM INDIA TOLD BY JEEVA RAGHUNATH (VCD, 46 MINUTES)
Description: Six traditional tales told by this vibrant teller from Chennai who combines a flair for characterisation with a terrific sense of comedy. Drawing on her Indian heritage, Jeeva was filmed at Dramaplus Arts’ studio, often in close-up.
Price: $20 incl p&p (Professional/Associate Members – $18 only). NB: This VCD is licensed for home use only. A DVD version for school/public use is available for $50.
To order, email roger@rogerjenkins.com.sg
