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Sandpipers ParadeSeptember 2010
Country & Western
Dance
Saturday
September 10, 2011
7:00 PM At Carlsbad Senior Center
 John Reitmajer Calling
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Rey Garza Cueing
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PRESIDENTS' MESSAGE
SIMPLY HAVE FUNWhat an honor and a joy it is to serve as your new Sandpipers Presidents. Nancy and I are thoroughly enjoying our new role, and we can't wait to be in a square with each and every one of you.
We are grateful and indebted to outgoing Presidents Chuck and Joan Ades and the previous Board for all of their hard work over the past two years, and absolutely thrilled with the enthusiasm of the new Board members who will add energy and fresh ideas to the experience and dedication of the continuing members.
When Nancy and I talked about what might be the “theme” of our new presidency, our main thought was to simplify things, and have fun. In short, help set the stage for everyone to “simply have fun” square dancing.
Our August dance at the Harding Auditorium drew many onlookers who were passing by, and one lady who lingered with a friend to watch the dancing and ask what it was all about exclaimed “everyone seems to be having such a good time!” To us, that's what it is all about.
Making people feel welcome and making sure that everyone who attends a dance has a good time is one of the hallmarks of square dancing that attracted us in the first place when we started dancing 20 years ago, and has always been one of the traits of the Sandpipers. With all of your help, we hope to continue that tradition.
We have a new class starting Thursday, September 8, 2011. What a great opportunity to show prospective new dancers how much fun square dancing can be. We need lots of Angels to make this happen, and it is a great way for dancers who are feeling a little rusty to get some floor time. And what a great way to remember the pure joy we each felt the first time we tried - and eventually mastered - a new call. If you know any graduates from our recent classes who have not transitioned to attending dances or who have dropped by the wayside, invite them to attend class again to rekindle that new dancer excitement. We also need experienced dancers to participate in an audience-participation demonstration at the Encinitas YMCA Harvest Fest on Saturday, September 17, 2011 where we will have a chance to show even more people the joy of square dancing.
We are looking forward to our year. Most of all, we are looking forward to joining all of you and simply have fun!
SANDPIPER HAWAIIAN NIGHT DANCE
On Saturday, August 13, 2011 the Sandpipers held their annual Hawaiian Night Dance on a warm evening at the Harding Center in Carlsbad. David Mee called a great dance and his wife and cuer Dawn provided the rounds. Almost everyone dressed for the Hawaiian theme with lots of leis, colorful Hawaiian dresses and Aloha shirts. Deb Gaarde wore a grass skirt and her husband Bill was in boardshorts. Eight squares filled the floor for most of the evening which was a very good turnout for a summer dance as a lot of dancers are out of town this time of year. Our hosts for the evening, Andrea and Rand Johnston and Carol Burks went over the top with an impressive array of goodies including pineapple upside-down cake and sweet and sour pork. Kathy Knight provided the hugs to arriving dancers.
TROPICAL JUNGLE GARDEN TOUR
On Saturday, August 20, 2011 Chuck and Joan Ades opened their wonderful tropical garden to a Tropical Jungle Garden Tour. Over 50 Sandpipers hosted this event to recruit new dancers. Square dancers from other clubs also attended. We had about 15 prospective new dancers attend. The Sandpipers brought a wonderful array of appetizers and food and our class caller Jim Randall called to about four squares dancing on the lawn. A special thanks to 1st Vice-presidents Deb and Bill Gaarde for helping organize this event, Catherine and Jim Bowen for checking everyone in and taking raffle tickets, our Presidents Larry and Nancy Anderson who flagged down and assisted parking the cars and to all the Sandpipers who brought goodies and food to the event.
NEXT BOARD MEETING
Our next Board meeting will be held at 7 PM on Monday, October 17, 2011 (there will not be a September meeting unless an unexpected action item comes up). All club members are welcome to attend. A volunteer is needed to host the meeting, which usually has 20 - 25 participants. Please contact Virginia Holt if you are willing to host. (858-205-1515, virginiaannholt@gmail.com)
SANDPIPER SQUARE DANCE CLASS
Our new class will start on Thursday, September 8, 2011 and we will need lots of Angels to help what we hope will be a large number of new students learn the fun of square dancing. This year students will be able to pay as they go rather than pre-pay for the entire session, which we hope will encourage prospective dancers to continue longer to see if they are going to like it. The first class is free for each person, after which the donation per session will be $5.00 (free to Sandpiper members who "Angel"). Visitors are encouraged on a drop-in basis - a great opportunity for students in other clubs' classes to gain floor time and former members or experienced dancers who have gotten a little rusty to brush up. Visiting Angels will pay $2.00 per class, but are free if they bring a student. Class will run every Thursday evening from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas. For more info call Debby or Bill at 760-942-1432.
VISITATION
Bob & Elaine Lonnegren
Friday, September 2 - Ocean Wavers - Andy Allemao calling, Regina Aubrey cuing. Red Carpet dance. New location - Azalea Room, Brengle Terrace,1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista 92084.
Friday, September 23 - Whirlaways - Nasser Shukayr calling
Friday, September 30 - Circulators - Party Night, Flamingo Fling - Mike Sikorsky calling, Eileen Silvia cueing. 6:30 p.m., Recital Hall, Balboa Park. (We will car pool, need to know who would like a ride.)
HARVEST FEST DEMONSTRATION
The Sandpipers will put on an “audience participation” demonstration at the annual YMCA and Humane Society Harvest Fest on Saturday, September 17, 2011. This will be a great opportunity to recruit new members for our class (our caller-instructor Jim Randall has said he will make special arrangements to work them into the class in our third session; normally open enrollment runs the first two sessions). A large crowd is expected, and we need lots of Sandpipers to participate to help show people how much fun Square Dancing is! We would like at least two squares for the demonstration, which will run from 7-8 PM in the gymnasium at the YMCA, 200 Saxony Rd, Encinitas 92024. Call or email Larry and Nancy to RSVP (858-684-6886 or larrya1994@aol.com).
SUMMARIES OF PSDA MEETINGS
By PSDA REP Pete Ziegler
July 10, 2011:
PSDA San Diego County Fair on June 12, 2011 had 205 dancers sign up with 150 checking in for dance that took place between noon and 3:30 PM. There was a large audience for the demonstrations. The booth was attended all day by two volunteers and they handed out many ties along with the flyers for new classes. PSDA Environmental cleanup at Ponto Beach will be on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 9:30 AM. Volunteers needed, show up with your own container for collection. All the PSDA clubs will begin new classes in August and September.
August 14, 2011:
Other clubs are beginning new classes in August and September. Classes on the first day have ranged from 11 to 18. Appears to be positive feedback from advertising through word of mouth and newspapers. A new Round Dance Club is being organized to be part of PSDA. They held their third round dance on August 21 at the American Legion Hall in Escondido. President (our Adrienne Cooper) discussed her trip to the National convention and square dancing in other States. She obtained booklets designed to assist in club organization and for gaining new membership. Next PSDA dance is October 29 at the Barn is a Halloween theme, and costumes are encouraged. Mike Sikorsky is calling and Rey Garza is cueing.
AUGUST SANDPIPER BOARD REPORT
Club Dances - beginning in October, we will be back “home” at St. James Parish Hall (625 S. Nardo, Solana Beach) on a regular basis, and hold all but two of our club dances there through June of 2012. There were conflicts with church-related functions in February and June; an alternate location is being explored for those two dances and we hope to add it to our schedule soon.
Audit Report - Bob Noble reported on the audit he conducted of the club's books for the period of July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011, and reported that overall the books are in excellent condition. He identified a few minor corrections to reconcile statements and expenses, and made several recommendations, including that the club post amounts in the months they occur rather than when checks clear, make some changes in the headings for various expenses, eliminate the savings account as an unnecessary duplication of effort without concurrent benefit to the club, complete the re-application for non-profit status to conform with the IRS change made in 2006 as soon as possible.
PO Box - the board approved obtaining a Post Office Box for the Sandpipers at the main Encinitas Post Office, to facilitate communications and record keeping from year to year with the change of officers (and subsequent changes in club mailing addresses).
IRS Application - Treasurer Jim and Catherine Bowen presented a status report on the extensive application for non-profit status being prepared by Leslie Martin, and approved necessary filing fees with the state and federal agencies (approximately $850). Recommendations were also made to add a list of documents required to be maintained permanently in the bylaws.
Dance Themes - at the suggestion of Bob Dorney, the executive committee will review themes for upcoming dances to see if new ideas or changes should be made to fit specific callers in coming years. Ideas are welcome.
Treasurers' Report - The club remains in good fiscal health; at month's end, we had a total of $11,710.72 in the combined checking and savings accounts.
CLUB DANCES
Sept. 10th - Country Western/Cake Walk Contest - John Reitmajer calling, Rey Garza cueing. Carlsbad Senior Center. For a $1.00 donation, participants can take part in a fun game with the winner taking home a nice cake.
Oct. 8th - Roaring Twenties - Charlie Robertson calling, Rey Garza, cueing. St. James Parish Hall. This is pie night -Sandpipers bring a pie to serve…extra pies are auctioned off at the end of the evening as a fundraiser.
November - Dark (encourage attendance at Indio)
December 10th - Holiday Benefit - Rod Shuping calling, Rey Garza cueing. Club General Meeting. Toy Drive, Holiday Cookies. St. James Parish Hall
December 31 - New Year's Eve Dance. St. James Parish Hall.
TRAVELING ABROAD
Jim and Catherine Bowen traveled to England, Scotland and Wales during the month of June. Their travel through these beautiful countries was made particularly memorable because they were able to spend a short time with fellow square dancers in both England and Scotland.
Before they left, Catherine made contact via email with members of two square dance clubs, one in York, England and another in Aberdeen, Scotland. Members of the Pannal Partners responded with an invitation to dance with their club in Harrogatae about 25 minutes outside of York. They also received an invitation to visit with club members in Aberdeen since their club was not dancing on the days they were in Aberdeen.
Norman Mitchell, the club caller, and his wife, Maureen, came by their hotel in York to pick up Catherine and Jim and take them to dance with the Pannal Partners in Harrogate. They had a wonderful time, and said that everyone greeted them as square dance friends. Below is a picture of Norman and Maureen in their club outfits cutting their club's anniversary cake. Catherine and Jim hope to see Norman and Maureen at the National Square Dance Festival in Spokane, Washington, in June. They are coming with about 30 other dancers from England!
In Aberdeen, Fred and Sheena Gibb, from the Aberdeen Kilt Kickers, contacted Catherine via email and gave her their phone number. Catherine was able to call them and make arrangements to spend some time together. Fred and Sheena picked them up at their hotel, took Catherine and Jim to their home in Aberdeen for tea, and then drove through the countryside outside of Aberdeen to see the port town of Stonehaven and the nearby ruins of castle Dunotter. They had a lovely visit and will stay in touch with them. This is a picture of Fred and Sheena with Catherine in front of their home.
When you travel, do try and dance with square dancers from the area you are visiting. You will not find friendlier or more gracious people.
SUNSHINE REPORT
By Sunshine Committee Chair Dot Omens
In July and August 2011 we sent out “Thinking of You” cards to Joan Ades and John and Dolores Costa.
Sandpipers Planner September 2011
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Tuesday
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Carol & Ray Ellestad
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Visitation
Ocean Wavers Azalea Rm
Brengle Terrace
7:30 PM Andy Allemao calling
Bonnie Violi
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Penny Davis
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 Labor Day
No game night
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First Session of the Sandpiper's Beginning Square Dance Class, 7 to 9 PM, Encinitas Community Center (ECC)
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Sandpiper's
Country Western/Cake Walk Contest 7 PM Carlsbad Senior Center, Reitmajer calling, Rey Garza cueing
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PSDA Environmental cleanup at Ponto Beach, 9:30 AM
PSDA Dance dark
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Beginning Square Dance Class ECC 7 to 9 PM
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Harvest Fest Square Dance Demo YMCA Encinitas 7 to 8 PM
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No board mtg
Carol Burks
Karion Fitzpatrick
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Beginning Square Dance Class ECC 7 to 9 PM
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Visitation
Whiraways, The Barn 7:30 PM
Nasser Shukayr calling
Danie Warren-Angelucci
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Beginning Square Dance Class ECC 7 to 9 PM
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Visitation
The Circulators Flamingo Fling Balboa Park, Recital Hall 6:30 PM Mike Sikorsky calling
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