Sandpipers Parade 
November 2009
FIESTA de la CUADRILLA
BALBOA PARK, NOVEMBER 6 - 8
INDIO FESTIVAL
RIVERSIDE, CA NOVEMBER 12 - 15
SANDPIPERS' NOVEMBER DANCE DARK
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PRESIDENTS' MESSAGE
 When I took over as president of the Sandpipers I became acutely aware of the financial problems that the club was facing. The principal cause of the problem was that the classes were costing the club money, not making money, let alone breaking even. We had to pay out almost $1300 to just keep the class going last year. I figured at that rate the club would cease to exist in four to five years. Not a pleasant thought. The club had no choice except to have a large class. I put out the word and all of you responded. We now have 37 paid students in the class. Thanks to all of you the results have been good. Jerry and Isana are still giving their full attention to making the students feel a part of the Sandpipers in hopes they will remain with us through graduation time.
I still feel that the club should build up a cushion for bad fortunes that may befall us in the future. I remember, it was not many years ago, during the presidency of the Jacksons, that we were concerned about the size of the funds we were accumulating. At that time, we had free club dinners for the membership to use up the funds. Since our financial position is not yet improving, but only maintaining, we are undertaking other methods of improving our bank balance. The main things that are being offered presently are the collection of cans and bottles, which was suggested by the Bowens, and the selling of poinsettias. These projects do entail the work of many of our members. I thank you all for your efforts in advance. We should all benefit from your efforts. Let's create another money problem, too much money! Wouldn't that be great!
I was very impressed with the club attendance at our last dance. I think it was a record compared to other recent dances we have had. Let's keep the participation up. Also, many of you really “got with it” for the theme. It had a real feel of the "Roaring 20's." We had eight squares on the floor and some people sitting out.
Also, I hope you all have an enjoyable time dancing at the upcoming Festival at Indio, and a great Thanksgiving. Remember, if we have three squares of sandpipers attending the festival at Indio, the club will be paid $100.
I hope that you all have purchased tickets for the New Year's Eve Dance. Remember that the Circulator Square Dance Club is also selling tickets to the dancers in San Diego. Don't be left out!
Chuck & Joan
SANDPIPER ROARING 20'S PIE NIGHT DANCE
 On Saturday, October 10, 2009 the dance floor at the St James Parish Hall was filled with flappers complete with feathered boa's as caller “Tex” Gipson and cuer Linda Ashby filled the floor with dancers. It was a lively dance with feathers flying. The Sandpipers brought pies to the dance for refreshment goodies as Jerry Mendelson, Isana Seidcheck and Barbara and Leo Benavidez hosted the event. The extra pies were sold as a club fund raiser. It was a fun dance that was attended by many guest dancers from other clubs. Several Sandpiper Banners were handed out to the clubs that brought 12 or more dancers. We can retrieve our banners and capture other club banners by bringing 12 or more Sandpipers to the other clubs' dances.
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HALLOWEEN NIGHT AT OUR SQUARE DANCE CLASS
Halloween came early as the Sandpipers and their new dancers donned costumes at class on Thursday, October 15, 2009. The Halloween Party was complete with a decorated Halloween cake, punch with floating eyeballs and other goodies and decorations thanks to Peggy and Sid Mayo and Beth Abramson-Beck. Of the 25 students who attended, half wore costumes. The class had a Halloween costume contest with Debby Gaarde and Fred Brown winning best costume for a prize of $10 gift cards to CVS. We had 31 angels with about a third in costume. A great time was had by all. Our caller Jim Randall is very happy with the progress of the new dancers.
RIVCO SQUARE DANCE FESTIVAL
The Sandpiper November 2009 Dance is dark for the 13 th Annual Riverside County Square and Round Dance Festival, beginning Thursday, November 12, 2009 through Sunday, November 15, 2009 located at the National Date Festival Fairgrounds, 6350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA. This is a four day event beginning at 7 PM on Thursday night. The callers are all National callers of great fame. This years' callers are: Ken Bower, Marshall Flippo, Tony Oxendine, Johnny Preston, Gary Shoemake, Mike Sikorsky, and Wade Driver. Chuck and Sandi Weiss of Arizona and Eileen and Bob Silvia of California will do rounds. Almost 1000 dancers attended in 2008. There are all kinds of extras such as after parties with pizzas, ice cream, pies and cakes with coffee and rolls in the mornings. Local restaurants give up to 20% discounts when they see your festival ribbons. If we have three squares of Sandpipers, the festival will donate $100 to our club. This is also a club Visitation. Please go to www.rivcosquaredance.com for more information.
1ST VICE-PRESIDENTS
Renny and John Dowling
Theater Event: Twenty-two theater lovers attended “Spamalot” at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on Sunday, October 11. It was a SMASH hit. Prior to the 6:30 PM performance we had a tasty meal at the Claim Jumper. Good fun!
If you have any suggestion for future outings please e-mail Renny at jdow1243@aol.com.
Upcoming Demonstration: We have been asked for a return performance at the Crown Point Junior Music Academy in Pacific Beach. The date for this demonstration is Thursday, February 4, 2010 in the evening. I know that there a lot Sandpipers who angel on Thursday nights, but I thought that in early February the class will be able to function with fewer angels for one night. Please contact me if you can participate with this demonstration. This was one of our favorite demonstrations last year. Renny- 760-721-9745
Poinsettia Sale We have the opportunity to purchase top quality poinsettias at reasonable prices. This is a Sandpiper fundraiser. Orders are due by November 1, 2009 and the pick-up date is December 5 th at the Ades'. Buy these beautiful plants for your family and friends. Order forms are available online and at Thursday night class nights from John or Renny. Any questions call Renny at 760-721-9745 or e-mail jdow1243@aol.com.
Can Collection John will pick up cans and bottles - glass and plastic- at every Thursday night class.
Game Night We gathered at the Fitzpatrick's beautiful home in Oceanside for this year's first game night. We played Bunco and Chuck Ades was the big winner. We are still looking for homes to have future game nights. If you can accommodate about 12-16 people in your home or community room, please let me know. This could be a joint venture, one person could provide the location while another person could provide the refreshments. It is always a fun evening. We are dark for November, but Kathy Knight will host the December 2009 game night.
Board Meeting Next board meeting will be hosted by Merceda and Rick Adam on Monday, November 16, 2009.
NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Jim and Catherine Bowen
Sandpipers are again having our very successful New Year's Eve Party on Thursday, December 31st. This year we are co-sponsoring the dance with the Circulators. The donation is $19/person or $38/ couple. As we did last year, pre-rounds will begin at 8:00 PM and squares from 8:30 PM until midnight. The heavy hors d'oeuvres were a real success last year, so we will do that again. There will be an A-1 tip at 10:00 PM and an A-2 tip at 11:00 PM. We will welcome in the New Year with our usual toast. This year we have an international caller, Gary Shoemake, and Rey Garza cueing.
Please make your reservation early! Jim has copies of the reservation flyer. The flyers will also be available at our classes and our dances. Pick one up, fill it out, and get it to Jim ASAP. With the Circulators also selling tickets to the San Diego clubs, we will sell out quickly. We, naturally, need to limit the number of tickets available and want to make sure all our Sandpipers can attend.
Larry and Nancy Anderson will be contacting you closer to the event to help with crock pots, some food, kitchen help and assistance with cleaning up and closing down at the end of the dance. Circulators will also be participating in bringing food, kitchen help and closing down.
Let's make this the best dance of the year!
GAME NIGHT SEPTEMBER 2009
There were 14 Sandpipers present for a rousing good time playing BUNCO at Karion and Doris Fitzpatrick's on Monday, October 5, 2009. Chuck Ades was the big winner with eight wins and one BUNCO. Becky Morris came in second and Jerry Mendelson won with the most losses.
All had a good time and we want to thank the Fitzpatrick's for providing such a good fest and their great hospitality. Isana
VISITATIONS
October 31st-PSDA 5th Saturday Dance at the Barn-Mike Sikorsky calling-Rey Garza cueing
A Halloween Dance. Best costume prize.-Pre rounds 6:45, Squares at 7:30
November 6-8-Fiesta de la Quadrilla- Many callers and cuers
November 6-Ocean Wavers Anniversary Dance-CLUB OUTFITS
November 12th thru Nov 15th-Indio- many callers and cuers-If we have 24 people attending, the club will receive $100
December-None- Shop-Shop-Shop-Party-Party-Party
Visitation awards in September:
John Gordon---------10
Joan Ades------------150
Jerry Mendelson----150
Effective Thursday, October 22, 2009, Angels will be given credit for one visitation for every four Thursday night class sessions where they assist as Angels. In order to receive the credit, you must attend the whole session.
WRANGLER VISITATION PICTURES
Sandpipers Planner November 2009
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Mike Harris
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Square Dance Class 7-9 PM
ECC
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Visitation
Ocean Wavers Anniv Dance 6:30 PM Dinner $8
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Fiesta de la Quadrilla 11/6-8 Balboa Park
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Fiesta de la Quadrilla
Doris & Karion Fitzpatrick
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Pete Ziegler
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Visitation
RIVCO Festival Indio, CA
11/12-11/15
Square Dance Class 7-9 PM
ECC
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RIVCO Festival Indio, CA
11/12-11/15
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RIVCO Festival Indio, CA
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Visitation
RIVCO Festival Indio, CA
11/12-11/15
Allen Merrill
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Board Mtg
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Gilbert Omens
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Square Dance Class 7-9 PM
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