Stories from the Heart IV, the fourth national women's memoir conference of the Story Circle Network, will bring together women from around the country to celebrate the stories of women's lives. Through writing, reading, listening and learning, we will share our stories and enrich our lives.
The Conference will be held at the Wyndham Hotel in Austin, TX, from February 1-3, 2008. Read all about it on our conference web site.
Register for the Story Circle Network's National Memoir Conference:
Your (full) registration includes:
Plus Informal Sessions and Networking
*Non-Members who choose to join prior to the end of the conference on Sunday, February 3, 2008 will have a portion of their registration fee applied to their dues.
**You MUST register for lunches by Jan. 31! Registrations for these events will NOT be accepted at the door.
*Scholarship applicants may extend Early Registration to January 1, 2008 by which time they will have been notified.
You can pay online (electronic funds transfer or credit card) or by check. Payment information can be found on the next page, after you submit the form.
Refund Policy: Cancellations are accepted until January 1, 2008, and are subject to a cancellation fee of $50 for a full conference registration or $25 for a one-day registration. There is no refund for Friday's lecture/reception.
If you want to apply for a scholarship, please click here. Otherwise, you may press the "Register" button now.
Questions? Contact us via email: (conference@storycircle.org) or phone:
If you are a member of SCN and have an annual family income of $50,000 or less, you may apply for a scholarship. These will be awarded in amounts ranging from $75 to the full conference cost (minus your $75 deposit—see more details below), depending on need and the availability of funds. Additionally, we may be able to assist with travel/lodging (but we can't confirm the availability of travel/lodging money until January, 2008). If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please answer the following questions.
Scholarships will be based on perceived need, the thoughtfulness of your response, and your interest in sharing what you learn in your community (for example, by starting a writing circle or developing other women's story-sharing activities). Our desire is to encourage the attendance of a diverse group of women who want to share their stories and help other women enjoy the benefits of women's story-telling and story-sharing. Priority will be given to applicants who have not received a scholarship in the past.
Scholarship Application deadline: December 15, 2007 If you request a subsidy, you must pay a $75 deposit towards your conference fees. If you receive a subsidy, you will then pay the remaining fee (the $220 full conference fee, minus the subsidy, minus your $75 deposit). This amount must be paid by January 1, 2008. If you do not receive an award your deposit will be returned or applied to your full registration.
We ask that those who receive subsidies help out during the conference by working in a volunteer capacity; our volunteer coordinator will contact the recipients to assign them a shift/job.
I want to apply for a $* scholarship for registration fees
I want to apply for a $* scholarship for travel/lodging (this award will be made separately and after January 1)
*The full amount may not be available
Tell us a little about yourself, including your reason for applying for a scholarship:
One of the objectives of Stories from the Heart IV is to return to our communities and share our discoveries with others. In approximately 200 words, explain how you will help the Story Circle Network achieve this objective.
As a Sisters Helping Sisters recipient, will you agree to share your follow up experiences? Yes / No