I’ve written here many times about how generous storytelling folks are. They are constantly giving away books, articles, podcasts, webinars, and more.

Yesterday I was alerted to an offer by the community that may just top all others.

Denise Lee, chair of the Golden Fleece portion of International Storytelling Weekend in Washington, DC, next weekend (April 18), wrote to paid registrants with this message:

As we are sensitive to the current financial climate, as you already know, we reduced the fee for the conference this year. We have decided to go one step further and ask you to invite any friend or colleague that may be unemployed at this time and unable to afford a networking event. One per paid registrant please. Lunch will be included for them as well.

I know this gesture is not because the conference is hurting for registrants because Steve Denning noted recently that Golden Fleece Day had only a few slots left. (The other two days of the conference are sold out.)

And please note, this offer is not a free-for-all in which any unemployed party can come to the conference; the person must be invited by a paid registrant. However, I’m a paid registrant, so if you’d like to attend as my guest, please contact me.

I post this information primarily as an illustration of the consistently generous spirit of the storytelling community. I am proud to be part of it.