To provide clear, accurate and concise information to tellers. At the application stage
this should include: how to apply, deadlines for application and a date by which tellers
will receive an acceptance or regrets.
To state clearly how the tellers will be chosen (e.g. date of application, balance in
program, lottery etc.)
To inform any teller who has applied in time about the status of their application by the
date indicated on the application
To provide a written acceptance and contract.
To provide in writing details such as time, place and fee.
To communicate clearly in regards to their expectations as well as what they will do for
the teller (eg. billeting, transportation etc.)
To respond quickly to queries and clear up any uncertainties as they come up.
To be open about whether they are paying all, some, or none of their tellers, and
whether they are paying more to featured tellers or a flat rate to all.
To clearly spell out arrangements for travel expenses beforehand.
While it is accepted that there are times when storytellers will donate their services,
festival committees have an obligation to try to pay all tellers at the SC/CC
recommended rates as above.
Tellers' Obligations to Festivals
To provide an accurate account in their application of what they propose to do.
To respect deadlines particularly that of signing and returning contracts.
To respect the terms of their engagement particularly in respect to time frames and
material told.
To communicate clearly any needs or expectations (e.g. equipment required) and to
clear up any uncertainties as they come up
Tellers always have an obligation to declare the value of their work - especially when
they are telling for a reduced fee or as a donation. This obligation applies to festivals
just as it does to all other telling engagements.
"Tree of Life" logo courtesy of Jim Murray,
of Northern Lights Symbol Works
