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Sandpipers ParadeJune 2011
Sock Hop
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Root Beer Float Dance
 Saturday, June 11
Scott Byars Calling
Erin Byars Cueing
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PRESIDENTS' MESSAGE
For several years the Sandpipers have assisted the Paul Ecke Grammar School, 185 Union St. in Encinitas in preparing the 4th grade to learn some square dance movements. This year, the first Thursday in June, the class will be presenting their performance of what they have learned to the other grades in the grammar school. I would like to thank all those Sandpipers that have assisted in this program. A lot of supervision is needed to make the endeavor a success. Fourth graders have short attention spans. This year Sheldon Losnick is the instructor. In previous years, Jim Randall has been the instructor, however, he had a conflict this year and so suggested that Sheldon be the instructor. All has been going quite well with most support coming from the Sandpipers and some help from various other clubs. This is the first real taste of square dancing that these students will have in their life with square dancing. It is an experience that they will all remember. It's a nice public service that we as square dancers can provide. Also, if we are lucky, perhaps it will lead them to become future square dancers. It would be nice if some of the Sandpipers could attend the demonstration to give support to the 4th graders. It is to be held Thursday, June 2, 2011 at about 9:45 AM. The program actually starts at 9 AM with a flute concert.
On Friday, May 22, 2011, 13 Sandpipers attended the Wranglers dance to pass the PSDA Lighthouse from the Sandpipers club to the Wranglers club. The Lighthouse started many years ago as an actual small replica of a lighthouse. Many of the clubs complained of the weight of the Lighthouse since it was supposed to be displayed at all dances by the club that had it. Consequently, a replacement was created for the original heavy Lighthouse. It was a picture of a Lighthouse that was painted on a very strong, heavy framework. However, the clubs still complained about the weight of the new Lighthouse and finally ceased to display it. This past year the PSDA decided to try to revive it to encourage inter club visitations. Instead of an honor to be the recipient of the Lighthouse, it was now acknowledged as somewhat of a burden, much like a White Elephant. The club must lug it to display at their dance at least once before they can pass it along to another club. After the club has displayed it at least once they can pass it on to another club. That is the only way that you can get rid of it. Here is a picture of the Wrangler's Presidents, Barbara and Don Carnahan, graciously accepting the Lighthouse. I am sure that someday the Sandpipers will again be “honored” with it.
Chuck & Joan Ades
SANDPIPER WILD WEST DANCE
On Saturday, May 14, 2011 caller Jay Henderson came in from Bakersfield, CA and called a fun dance at the Carlsbad Recreation Center. Jay Henderson has a wonderful voice and kept things lively singing a lot of familiar country western tunes. The dancers enjoyed a wonderful wood floor that made dancing easy as we could slide our feet over the floor. Rey Garza cued and danced the rounds with his lovely wife Sherri. Rey and Sherri are great dancers and enjoyable to watch as they glide over the floor. Refreshments were served on the patio outside. Thanks to the greeters Renny Dowling and Doris Fitzpatrick and the hosts and hostesses, Patti and Fred Jackson and Lucille Brown and Betty Lou Sanderson.
SANDPIPER 50's SOCK HOP / ROOT BEER FLOATS DANCE
Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 7 PM
Location:South Oceanside Elementary School
1806 South Horne St
Oceanside, CA 92054
Caller: Scot Byars
Cuer: Erin Byars
Greeters: Anyone
Hosts: Ann Fleming and Barbara and Leo Benavidez
MAY 2011 PSDA STUDENT LEVEL DANCE
DINNER BEFORE THE DANCE
MAY 2011 WRANGLER BENEFIT DANCE
CLASS REPORT
For Session Three we have six students enrolled. One student did not enroll in this session. She will be travelling and she will start again in September. The six students who are currently enrolled are enthusiastic and working very hard. Remember when you were a beginner, how difficult it was keeping all of the calls straight and respond quickly. Attending the class-level dances will help them enormously. Sandpipers have been supporting the class-level dances in Escondido. Please come out to the Thursday classes, if you can, and support the students.
SANDPIPER WALTRAUT SCHUMANN CELEBRATES HER 93RD BIRTHDAY!
On Thursday, May 12, 2011 Waltraut Schumann came to the Sandpiper Square Dance Class to celebrate her 93rd birthday. Waltraut is pictured with her daughter and new Sandpiper, Christine Kiffmann. Everyone sang “Happy Birthday” and then gave Waltraut birthday hugs. Waltraut says she owes her longevity to the fun and camaraderie of square dancing. Keep on dancing Waltraut and thanks for bringing birthday cakes.
GAME NIGHTS
The May game night was hosted by Carol Burkes. Carol is an outstanding hostess. About 18 Sandpipers attended. Thank you Carol and a great big thank you to the Harris' for facilitating the use of their community room. If anyone would like to host a Game Night on the first Monday in June please let me know, otherwise we will bring games to be played at our General Meeting in June at the Ades'. Thank you to all of the folks who hosted a Game night.
JUNE 2011 VISITATION
Friday, June 3, 2011-Ocean Wavers Aloha Nights with caller Roy Stevenson and cuer Regina Aubrey, 7:30 PM, Vista Townsite Center, 642 Vista Village Dr, Vista, CA.
SANDPIPERS BICYCLING FOR THE CURE OF DIABETES
On the weekend of May 7, 2011, a few Sandpipers rode bicycles for the Diabetes Century and Half Century Bike Ride and raised over $1000. Loretta Martinez rode 55 miles, and Mike Harris, Deb and Bill Gaarde rode 104 miles! Here are some of the pictures from the ride. Mike and Deb stopped long enough to do a hula in one hula skirt! Pictured left are Sandpiper bike riders Loretta, (second from right) Deb, (third from right) and Mike and Bill. Pictured below and left are Mike and Sandy Harris with daughters, grandchildren and granddogs.
Below are Mike and Deb coming across the finish line.
PAUL ECKE CLASSES
For a number of years we have had a relationship with the fourth grade classes at the Paul Ecke Elementary School in Encinitas. Last year was the first year that the parent group funded a four week session of classes for the students. Sheldon Losnick is the caller. He is doing a great job. This year there were four sessions culminating in a festival on the fifth week. Thanks to Sheldon and Sandpipers Joan and Chuck Ades, Renny and John Dowling, Loretta Martinez, Dot and Gilbert Omens, Steve Schock, Elizabeth Allen, Adrienne Cooper, John Gordon and students Linda Perry and Donna Amica.
PSDA REPORT
Deb Gaarde
On June 12, 2011 the PSDA will operate a square dance booth at the San Diego County Fair. Stop by and say “Hi”. Give any fliers to Deb to hand out. On Sunday, July 3, 2011, San Diego County Square Dancers will be performing at the fair. Please remember to put “PSDA Sandpipers Club” when you give blood and turn your card in to John Gordon. The Whirlaways currently hold the blood banner. The Sandpipers made $20.20 from the sale of raffle tickets for the State Convention. The new PSDA officers are: Presidents, our own Adrienne Cooper sharing the responsibilities with Stephen Teplansky; VP Linda Spears and Carol Fisher: Insurance Director Judy Bagwell, and the rest of the board is returning. The Rotating Lighthouse resides with the Wranglers.
The Sandpipers have 89 members, Whirlaways have 86, Ocean Wavers 48, Wranglers 45, Double SD's 36 and the Valley Center Promenaders have 16 members.
PROPOSED SLATE OF SANDPIPER OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS FOR 2011-2012
Elected Officer Positions:
President: Nancy and Larry Anderson
1st Vice President: Virginia Holt
2nd Vice President: Debby and Bill Gaarde
Co-2nd Vice President: Jennifer and Steve Schock
Secretary: Lynda and Lief Pedersen
Treasurer: Jim and Catherine Bowen
Co-Treasurer: Mara Carrico
Appointed Positions:
Auditor: Bob Noble and Dede Noble
Sunshine: Dot and Gilbert Omens
Immediate Past Presidents: Joan and Chuck Ades
Visitation: Elaine and Bob Lonnegren
Publicity: Steve and Jennifer Schock
Webmaster: Bob and Karen Dorney
Class Support: George Bramblett
Co-Class Support: Penny Davis
Historian/Photographer: Richard Anderson
Hospitality: Carol Burks
Co-Hospitality: Mike and Sandy Harris
Co-Hospitality: Susan and Mark Clark
Membership: Renny and John Dowling
PSDA Rep: Pete Ziegler
Parliamentarian: Marlyn and Stan Milberger
Newsletter Editor: Fred and Patti Jackson
Sandpipers Planner June 2011
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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4
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Square Dance Class 7- 9 PM
ECC
Catherine Bowen
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Visitation
Ocean Wavers Aloha Nights 7:30 PM, Vista Townsite Ctr
Debby & Bill Gaarde
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Bette Childs
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9
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11
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Barbara Benavidez
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Square Dance Class 7- 9 PM
ECC
Patti Jackson
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Sandpiper's 50's Sock Hop/S. Oceanside Elem
7 PM
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Lynda & Lief Pedersen
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Jim Bowen
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Square Dance Class 7- 9 PM
ECC
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Adrienne Cooper & John Gordon
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FATHER'S DAY
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Joan & Chuck Ades
Dot & Gilbert Omens
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Square Dance Class 7- 9 PM
ECC
Adrienne Cooper
Doris Fitzpatrick
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Sandpiper's Gen Meeting/potluck
3 PM Ades' Garden
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30
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Mara Carrico
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Jerry Mendelson
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Square Dance Class 7- 9 PM
ECC
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