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1 SQUARES AROUND VICTORIA Print Post Approval No PP / VOLUME 33 ISSUE 10 December 2003

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3 VICTORIAN SQUARE DANCING ASSOCIATION INC COMMITTEE President: Vice President Vice President Secretary: Treasurer: Publicity EXECUTIVE Alan Brown Noel Mosbey Phillip Venn Maureen Venn Kevin Thomas Mary Beerens MEMBERSHIP OFFICER: Barbara Trehar lie All Membership Correspondence to PO Box 3164 Frankston East Victoria 3199 GENERAL COMMITTEE Tony Boyd Gwenda Bunting Aileen Collins Doreen Davies Herb Doekes James Fellows Ray Lilley Kath Mosbey There are several vacancies on the general committee, Please express your interest to the Secretary Youth Delegate Sickie Officer ~SAV Editor Daniel Sedgman Kaye Heeps or Kath Mosbey South Pacific Review State Editor (Vic): Marion Brown POSTAL ADDRESS FOR GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE VSDA 84 Tudor Village Drive LlLL VDALE 3140 Do not send Memberships or SA V Correspondence to this address Squares Around Victoria December 2003 Page 3

4 III PRESIDENTS REPORT December already! Another successful year over. Reflecting on the past year, it has been successful. Firstly the dance at Federation Square then the State Convention, the Annual General Meeting and the Dinner Dance. All were well attended and enjoyed by all. We are now in the process of reviewing our Statement of Rules. ~ sub-committee has been set up for the job. As this report goes to press the Dinner Dance will be over. The SUb-committee was thrilled by the response by you the dancers. Hope you all enjoyed the night. Pleased to have the President of the National Society, Barry Chandler and his wife Kay in attendance. Also pleased to have Steve Turner on the program. I attended the Annual General Meeting of the Round Dance Association Inc. and congratulate Mike Harcourt on being elected their President for the coming year and look forward to working with their new executive. Good to hear that Ray Deamer is on the improve after his stay in hospital. Clubs are in the Christmas mode with most holding their Christmas break up dance. Hope to meet you on the floor at some of the clubs. On behalf of my wife Bev and the Victorian Square Dance Association committee I wish all a VERY HAPPY, HEALTHY and SAFE CHRISTMA~ and NEW YEAR. Yours in dancing Alan Brown President. NATIONAL SQUARE DANCING DETAilS III Page 4 Squares Around Victoria December 2003

5 ~ Victorian Callers Association President: Darren Taylor Secretary: Colin Dandridge.. ~co We hope you all had a great night at the VSDA Dinner Dance, ".. enjoyed the food and entertainment and had a great time s dancing and catch ing up with all your friends. 'I That week-end was also our second caller's school for the year, this time featuring Steve Turner, but I'll report on that next Sav. For all of you who had the chance to dance to Steve while he was here, we hope you had a great time. ~ e would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and look forward to _deing you somewhere on the dance floor next year. Don't forget to get your State Convention Registrations in and your Dress Set's organised, as we have a terrific line up of Callers ready to entertain you at the State Convention in Sale. Jan Dandridge Round Dance Association of Victoria President: Mike Harcourt Secretary: Beryl Harcourt A big thank-you to the outgoing Committee of Management for all their work in the past 12 months. Especially to Patricia Shing for stepping up as President and to Ray Deamer for filling the joint role with Patricia as Convenors of the very successful Spring Festival Dance with a great Dance Programme put together by Phillip Whyte - Well done! The Committee for the next 12 months will, I'm sure, work very hard for the Association members. We are already planning the 2005 Spring Festival Dance - more On that in the coming months. )nly 3 months until the V.S.DA 2004 Convention at the Sale Memorial Hall, 5th - 8th!Iarch. Be there On the 'Starting Grid" - all "Rewed Up" and ready to go. Following last years apparently successful "Formula" ('cos yer can't please everybody all the time) there will be Introduction Workshops for Non Round Dancers and Square Dance Rounds Dancers - should be Fun! There will be plenty of Christmas wind-up Dances to attend in December, both Squares and Rounds, so get to as many as you can. We will. Our thoughts and best wishes to Ray & Pam Deamer - get well SOOn Ray - we need your knowledge and experience to call On. On behalf of the Committee I wish you all a Happy Holiday and good fun dancing throughout the coming year. Mike Harcourt, President. Squares Around Victoria December 2003 Page 5

6 ~~J ~ P_U._l_I_(I_T_Y_._IP_G_._T During the month of November, we have been very busy going to week-end dances. We had a great time at Mount Gambier and also at Hall's Gap. VSDA Publicity had to take a back seat this time. However, we wore our Committee badges for the Warrnambool National Convention and many enquiries have been received relating to this even~ I have also designed a leaflet for the National Convention. It is on OUt website mainly for dance clubs overseas. The flyer can be printed and displayed on their notice boards. You can also find lots of other information on the website, such as information regarding the VSDA committee, the various clubs in Victoria and Australia, as well as heaps of activities and direct links to clubs. There are also links to various overseas clubs if you are making travel plans and want to get contacts for dancing. The AGM for the Round Dance Association of Victoria was held on Saturday, 8 th November. A new Committee was appointed and yours truly has also committed to being their Publicity Officer. In the meantime the VSDA Dinner dance, the VCA dance with Steve Turner and the Trivia night will provide us with great entertainment. March 2004 will see us at the Victorian State Convention in Sale where we will set the scene of the formula 1 Grand Prix. I hope you did not miss the early bird registration. We are sure to see a lot of you in the coming month when visiting many (~ the Club's Christmas parties. The Festive Season is upon us once again, and I would like to take this opportunity to send you all my best wishes. Keep smiling; it's free and contagious. ~ Mary Beerens, Publicity Officer. IMPORTANT While every care has been taken in preparing this booklet, there may have been something that has been overlooked or your instructions misinterpreted. Please give me a call if articles do not appear as you intended. Page 6 Squares Around Victoria December 2003

7 PROVISION OF SOUND The 2004 State Convention Committee are seeking Expressions of Interest from interested persons or organisations to supply the Sound requirements for the 2004 Victorian State Convention. A copy of the Requirement Documents are available by contacting: Kevin Thomas Convenor Colin Dandridge Phone THANK YOU R ltj. PClVVt DeClVVter, All R ltltjhtvvt RoUVI-(;tc:;, s ~Vl-c e re ltj w~sltl to t ltlclvl-r Clll SquClre. RouVl-cl DClVI-Cers for t itle VVtClVl-tJ VVteSsCl ges of COVI-CerVl-, ClVl-cl get well wrcls re c e ~ve cl clur~v1-9 R l tj 's suclclevl- LLLVl-tss. FOUND AT THE DINNER DANCE 1 PAIR OF LADIES SHOES IN A BAG SET OF GLASSES IN A BAG ALSO IF YOU OWN THESE ITEMS, PLEASE CALL NOEL ON DISCLAIMER The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the individual contributors and may not agree with the opinions of the Editor or the Victorian Square Dancing Association Inc, unless expressly stated, nor are we responsible for any goods or services advertised. The Editor reserves the right, without reason, to reject items or edit for space provi ding the context of the article is not altered. Article requiring extensive editing will be retumed, unpublished to the writer.. Squares Around Victoria December 2003 Page 7

8 Dear SA V Editor As I'm sure you are aware, our club mascot Federation Frog went missing and we were later notified he had been frognapped! After that another frog went missing and had suffered the same fate. A ransom demand was made (100 chocolate frogs) for both their return. The second frog was dumped with photographic proof of Federation Frog's captivity and the ransom delivery instructions. Due to the quick action of the Frog Squad and the cool head of Constable T. Bear of the Search and Rescue Squad, Federation Frog was rescued and the frognapper taken into custody. The pending inquiries of Constable T. Bear&#61666 mean that the frognapper's identity cannot be revealed but it has been discovered that his motives were to take chocolate frogs from the rich and give them to the poor. We can, however, provide a photograph of the successful outcome (thf'""\ frognapper is the one with the handcuffs on). We are indebted to Constable T. Bear &# The Feds NB. Constable T. Bear is a registered trademark of the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation which perpetuates the memory of Victorian Police Offi- ~ cers killed in the line of duty through the support of worthwhile community projects in Victoria. Since 1988 the Foundation has provided significant funding to create specialised medical facilities in our public hospitals that provide life saving treatment to over 45,000 Victorians each year. Constable T. Bear can be purchased from the Foundation or at all 24 hour Police Stations. IMPORTANT While every care has been taken in preparing this booklet, there may be something that has been overlooked or your instructions misinterpreted. Please give us a call if articles do not appear as you intended. Page 8 Squares Around Victoria December 2003

9 q,.-:;... ~.. ~.. ~.. ~.. ~..-':;! ~ ~.. ~.. q. ~.. ~.. q... ~.. ~ ~ ~ ~.. ~ ~..-=;.,.ca ~.. ~,.~..-=-...-:;.,..-:;. ~...-::It. ~~~~.\.\.\~t\~~'\'\.\f\~~~'\t\f\'\~.\'\'\.\'\."\.\.'~.._.._.' ~~ The Committee of the ~~ ;, 45th Australian National., I' {~ Square Dance Convention {~ ~~ wishes to extend the '.~ 0'. c' ;, Seasons Greetmgs ;, ;, to all dancers and look forward to ;, i~ your company in June 2004 to heli~ ~. ~ ;, celebrate Tasmama's & Hobart's ;, ;, Bi-centennial. ;,..-.. ~ ;, ;, ;, ;, Hobart City & Town Hall, ~une 2004 I' ;, ;, Check our web-site, ;, ~ ~ ;,;,;;-;;-;;-;;-;;-;;-;;-;;-;;-;;-;;-;;-;;-;;-;;-;;-;;-;,;,;;-;;-;;-;;-;,;,;;-;,;,;;-;,;, ~ ~ ~ BILL PENDLEBURY'S FAREWELL DANCE Squares Around Victoria December 2003 Page 9

10 ACTIV-ATES Frankston Club~ews Callers: Colin Dandridge Paula Wright rf The hot weather has finally arrived! Just a reminder that we have a hot weather policy. If the channel 10 news on Wednesday night says the forecast for Thursday will be 33 degrees or more, then our dance will be cancelled for that night. It was great to welcome back Barry this month and also great to have a visit from Ron, Sullivan. Our condolences go to Wes & Paula on the sudden passing of their sister-in-law. We also hope that Alex & Edna's daughter is soon on the mend. Next year we are going to a new format, we will be running a Plus learners class from 7: ISpm-8pm and then be dancing mainstream from 8pm to lopm. If you're interested in learning plus, please give Colin a call. We hope you all have a happy Christmas and we see you back rested and rearing to go next year. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE ON: ALLABOUT SQUARES Caller: Andrea Sautter Grovedale Congratulations to Andrea and Jeff on their recent engagement, we wish them all the best for their wedding on St. Valentines Day. Our Cup Dance was lots of fun with two stewards conducting a six horse race won by our youngest dancer Josh. Thanks to our visitors Dave, Pauline, Barry and Pam and also Shirley & Joan for conducting the sweep. We are looking forward to an exciting opportunity to perform a demo at the Dennis Walter Carols by the Bay this year. Ours Xmas Dance will be held on 14 December 2003 at 2pm followed by dinner.~ at the Grovedale hotel. All welcome. Happy birthday to: Shirley, Len, Judy, John, Steve and David. Please Note: Allabout Squares will NOT be closing next year but will recommence as normal on 23 February 2004 with Andrea as our caller. We wish you all a Merry Christmas & Safe New Year. And Remember: What is past is prologue! The Traveller REMEMBER! It's up to YOU to keep the FUN in Dancing Page 10 Squares Around Victoria December 2003

11 BENDIGO SQUARES Bendigo Caller: Reg Jordan Hallo there, last entry for this year, how fast it has gone by. Reg and Joan want to thank all our friends who have danced with us this year, we have all had fun. Thanks to Chris, Lia and Christine for corning up for Reg' s special birthday, great to see you, and our Ballarat friends. It was like old times seeing some of E-Z Moving dancers on the floor. Good to have Vicki' s Mum down from Queensland to dance with us for a while. Sorry to hear Bill Pendlebury has to go back in to have surgery on his leg again, it will be a success this time. Our Christmas dance is DECEMBER 6TH. Have a safe and happy Xmas and New Year. Take care. ~ BLUE HILL SQUARES Ferntree Gully Caller: George Lynn Well here we are with another year nearly over, thank you to all our dancers for their loyalty throughout the year, and thanks to Graham Jameson and Graeme Breydon for their calling especially earlier in the year when George was having a few health problems. Great to have Dave and Pauline Tucker also Pam from Token Squares and Pat pay us a visit last month. We had a great night at Whitehorse's 51 Sl Birthday last month too, thanks to Janice, Des and dancers. PLEASE NOTE: we will be closed on the 10 th of December and our Xmas Dance will be in the Wattle Club on Friday 12th of December, see adverts in this issue. Wishing everyone a happy Xmas and a safe New Year, looking forward to seeing you at the Xmas parties. Happy Birthday's to Marcel, Essie and Julie. ~ BURRA SQUARES Eltham Caller: Neil Wynn The last month has been a busy one, particularly for the travellers amongst us who took in Kelly Country, Mt. Gambier & Halls Gap. Kelly Country was again a good weekend with lots of good dancing & company. Well done Pine City Twirlers for their effort in putting on their 20 th Birthday it was great. Those who went along to Halls Gap had a fun weekend. Our Burra Cup was run & won, with Alan Bales eventually running out the winner, just pipping Jean at the post. Fashions of the field contest saw Elsie with the Ladies section & Peter the Men's. Welcome to our newest member, Iris, who has moved down from Qld. Christmas get together at Jean & Neil's place, then our Break-up dance (see adv.) We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. KOOKA Squares Around Victoria December 2003 Page 11

12 CHEMISTRY SETS Deer Park Caller: Ralph Weise Congratulations to David and dancers of the Essendon Square Club on celebrating their 28 th Birthday. We also went to help E-Z Moving celebrate their 16 th Birthday and what a sight we all looked in our hippy gear. We went to Lakesider's cup eve dance and another good time was had by us. We're sorry to see Bill is retiring from club calling and we wish all the best in his retirement. No doubt we will see him from time to time at a club some where and we thank him for his guidance over the years. We will be having Santa visit us again at our break up, so bring a gift to recei ve a gift. We take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and~ Happy New Year. THE CHEMIST CROSSROAD SQUARES Caller: Howard Cockburn Werribee With Christmas just around the comer, we find ourselves busier than ever. So many Christmas break-ups to choose from and wanting to attend. We hope to see you at a few so that we can wish you a merry Festive Season and a safe and Happy New Year. It has been an eventful, yet uneventful month as we prepared and arranged a special night to welcome some American visitors, but alas, when we went to pick them up, no-one was there. Special thanks to Terry and Diane, Jeanette, and Howard for making the trip into the city to collect them, also all those that brought decorations and a special supper for the occasion. We felt especially sorry for Howard, who just had to eat the pavs, lamingtons and Anzac biscuits to finish then off. From all at Crossroads we would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. DA YTIME SQUARES Aspendale Caller: Ron Mennie Paula Wright Sad news. Carol Rapp/Rowe passed away suddenly on 5 th November. Carol is ~ sadly missed by Daytime Squares and EI Paso clubs. Thanks to all the square dancers who gave their support. Geoff won first prize for Caulfield Cup sweep. Ron Sullivan won first prize for the Melbourne Cup sweep and donated the $25 to our social club. Get well soon to Ron's wife Norma. Nice to have our visitors Jenny, Marge, Barry, Lyell and welcome to Robert and Pam. We celebrated Oaks Day party with plenty of food and nice home made wine by Jacques. Elsie won the ladies hat parade and Jenny won the horse race. Also celebrated birthdays for Ron Mennie, Alan, Betty and Joan. Our club breaks up Thursday afternoon on 11 th December. Reopen on 5 th February Merry Christmas to all and may we all have a good new year. The Grasshopper Page 12 Squares Around Victoria December 2003

13 DIAMOND VALLEY SQUARES Greensborough Caller: Sharon Lacey This month has been a busy one us. To start off, Sharon went off to Mount Gambier for their 20 th birthday and had a wonderful time. Congratulations to Ginnie, Reg and all at Pine City Twirlers on a wonderful birthday. Frank Kennedy came to our club for a visit this month and we all enjoyed his calling. As well as that we have been doing demos at St Mary's and Wattle Glen Primary Schools and a demo at yet another Nursing Home. Sharon would like to thank all the dancers who helped. OUR XMAS BREAK UP WILL BE THURSDAY 18 TH DECEMBER AND WE WILL RE-OPEN on Thursday 5 th FEBRUARY. Both Sharon and Amy would ~e to thank all the club members for their help and support for this year and would like to wish everyone a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Well, until 2004 gang, keep safe and of course, Don't Worry, Be Happy. ESSENDON Maribyrnong Caller: David Hooper Another enjoyable month of dancing, with a Pancake night and visit from Graham and Diane Jameson on Oct 30th, and visits to other clubs. Several of our members had a great time at Mt Gambier's Birthday, VSDA Dinner Dance and Trivia Night. We extend our sympathy to John Bird on the loss of his wife Betty. (Both life Members) We are now looking forward to various club Christmas Break ups, a "Dragonfly Restaurant" outing, and also new Years Eve Dance with Neil and Frank. Best wishes to all for a happy and healthy Xmas Season. Happy Dancing EZMOVING Glenroy Caller: Ken Lazarus Barry Wootten What a great night our birthday was. Many visitors really joined in the spirit and ~ dressed up for the occasion - some look very different with hair! Eight sets on the floor and with the food, decorations and dancing, everyone had a wow of a time. Thanks to Lynn and Ralph for closing their club: to Christine, Yvonne, Lorraine, Lia, Mary, Chris, Ken and Tim for decorating the hall; and to those who donated gifts for the raffle. Thanks to the dancers who made it a success and the callers who kept us entertained. Five of our dancers travelled to Mt Gambier and had the most wonderful time with the dancing, planned activities and hospitality from the Pine City Twirlers. Chris and Lia are back from their second honeymoon in Hawaii. Sylvia and Ken are now at Lakesiders in Reservoir on Monday nights. Our Christmas break-up is on the 17th of December, back on the 5 th of February. Thanks also to all those dancers who have supported us during the year. Until we meet again, happy dancing and keep smiling. Zoom-in. Squares Around Victoria December 2003 Page 13

14 FEDERATION SQUARES Aspendale Caller: Paul Chadwick Our condolences to Bill and Pat, John and Ann on the unexpected death of their sister. Thank you to George Lynn for calling while Paul was away and the members for running club. The Federation Cup Carnival had a wonderful atmosphere with the Cup Steeplechase producing imports for first and second while local jockey Pat came third. Thank you to our club members, visitors including Ron Mennie and Clem Parkinson for making the carnival a fun filled success, also Jacques for the fruit wine. We all enjoyed our night at Edithvale R.S.L. and dancing to "The Most" - Steve too, but who was Glenda? We are overjoyed at the safe return of Federation Frog. Thanks Constable T. Bear. Congratulations to Andrea and Jeff on their engagement. Visits from Norma, Barry, Marge and Jacques. Happy Birthday to Elaine and Elsie. Get well to Geoff. The Feds GOLDEN SQUARES Caller: Graham Jameson Doveton The year of dancing is corning to a close with only 4 weeks until our Christmas break-up dance. What a busy year it has been with our 1 st birthday, our 1 51 graduation of Mainstream dancers plus 2 new groups of Beginners. Thank you to all those people who visited and supported our club over the year, we look forward to seeing you in the near future. The night out to the Theatre was enjoyed by all. The venue we chose to have tea at was holding a special fashion show which stopped access to the building! There is no stopping some us though, Anne, David & Sue just walked right on in. A different story trying to get out however with security giving them the 3rd degree about how they got in in the first place. A little smooth talking and they finally let them out! Merry Christmas & a happy New year to all. The Jamos ISLANDS's Newhaven Phillip Island Caller: Peter Humphries How quickly the closing date comes round each month; hardly time to get things ~ squared up. Kelly country was loads of fun, thanks to Robyn and her merry band. Thanks also to Brian and the clever way he moves us "chess-like" around the floor. So eager to dance recently, one of our number was fined for speeding on her way to the hall. That's dedication ' Jack back to celebrate his birthday with us after a quick trip to hospital, but not dancing yet. Our dear friends, Molly and Don called in, and although they're planning to cut their ties with the Island, the ties of friendship will remain. Happy to have Bev and Don from Matamoras dancing with us, too. Lots of dancing and partying corning up as Santa's sleigh approaches, but in case we don't meet, we wish that your Christmas is safe and happy and your New Year filled with good dancing. L.O.W. Page 14 Squares Around Victoria December 2003

15 JA YBEE SQUARE WHEELERS Caller: Mike Davey Notting Hill Cuer: Pat Saunder -mikedavey Our Club was saddened at the passing of James Wallace who danced with us for many years. Jim was a very popular member who loved his dancing. He had a special interest in helping beginners and will be sadly missed by his many friends. To his wife Delia we extend our sincere sympathy. To all our members who are on the sick list we wish them a speedy recovery and hope to see them on the dance floor again in the New Year. To all our friends and members we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and we look forward to another great fun packed year of dancing in ~ We are all looking forward to our special Jason Dean night in January (See Ad). Of course with Christmas just around the comer we are busy organizing our Christmas Break Up Party. KANGAROO FLA T SQUARES Kangaroo Flat Caller: Philip As/anidis NO REPORT RECEIVED KELL Y COUNTRY Glenrowan Contact: Robyn Hodder " A great time was had by all at Kelly Country 2003 in October. Thank you to the 200 dancers who came along to enjoy the dancing, delicious food and happy atmosphere. We had dancers from Canada, South Australia, Canberra, Bendigo, Swan Hill and Melbourne. Once again, Brian Hotchkies kept everyone moving with his interesting and enjoyable choreography. Thank you to the Kelly Country dancers for their hard work, a great team effort. Square dancing at its best! We welcome Susan Oatley to our club. She comes from Sydney and we she enjoys her dancing with us. Looking forward to our Christmas and New Year dances. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season. Squares Around Victoria December 2003 Page 15

16 LAKESIDERS Thornbury Caller: Ken Lazarus Bill had a great farewell dance. We had a hall full of dancers thanking him for 26+ years of calling and wishing him all the best for the future. He was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation, the old "Welcome to Reservoir SD Club" banner and a "Money Box". Bill wasn't sure what he was going to do in his retirement but he would still visit "Lakesiders" and other clubs whenever possible. A group from Essendon who couldn' t attend wanted to farewell Bill and so he did a Dame Nellie Melba and turned up for another informal "farewell" the following week. Unfortunately, Bill's last op wasn't 100% successful and so he has to go back for another go. Best wishes to Terry recovering from an op and Lorraine who is having a knee op in December. Our traditional plum pud supper will be a feature of our Christmas Party. MATAMORAS MONDA YS Mulgrave Caller: Peter Humphries NO REPORT RECEIVED MATAMORAS WEDNESDA YS Mulgrave Caller: Peter Humphries NO REPORT RECEIVED "Who was the Life Member who has attended all Dinner Dances held in the Clayton venue, who got so lost they found the bay before realizing they were in the wrong place"? Don' t worry Roger, we won 't tell! Page 16 Squares Around Victoria December 2003

17 ~... ~~ ~ 'EI ~ Calier/Cuer: Janet Cook FOREST ROUNDS Last report for this year - where has it gone? We wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a Safe New Year. Forest Hill Our party and break up night is on the 13th Dec and will take our usual format, starting with rounds (7pm), Plus (7:30pm) and mainstream from 8pm. Janet already has the cake made. Santa knows our new location - so bring a present for the sack (about $5 max). Re-opening on Valentines day in 2004 and start the year in a "Love" mood with a night of love songs. Wear red or something with hearts on it. Looking forward to the convention and starting to get into the dress up ideas for ~ the Sunday night. Its shaping up to be a great theme.! Ice cream went down very well at a recent club night when we also had Tasmanian visitors. We look forward to catching up with everyone at the Christmas parties. For Country music fans - Janet's radio show is back to Friday nights 9pm to Midnight on Yana Valley FM 99.1 PA T-A-ROUNDS EAST Pinewood Cuer: Pat Saunder will see Thursday nights becoming a club, it will be Square Dance Rounds, Showcases and any Rhythms which come into Showcases Phases , we are now looking forward for a new Thursday Hall. Mondays working on "Return To Sorrento" and "Dear Heart Waltz" also "Sugar Sugar". Welcome to Tom and Norma who have joined our Wednesday Family. Best wishes to Ray Deamer for a speedy recovery. Xmas wishes to all our Dancing friends PA T-A-ROUNDS NORTH Hadfield Cuer: Pat Saunder Something spooky happening at Hadfield, 3 single men arrived last Sunday, Ken & Ralph made a lovely couple dancing together, enough said!!!. Welcome back to Max & Evelyn after their trip. We wish Ray Deamer a quick recovery. Thank you to the dancers who stay back to help pack and clean up. And to Michael for helping me set up, your help is greatly appreciated late at night. Best wishes for a safe Xmas to all. Squares Around Victoria December 2003 Page 17

18 PEGASUS ROUNDS Altona Cuer: Phillip Whyte Hello everyone! Firstly, we are glad to hear that Ray Deamer is on the improve after his recent illness, and we wish him well for a full recovery. We've made it through another great year, learning, teaching, dancing and socialising. The twin highlights for us have been the Spring festival in September, closely followed by the opportunity to learn and socialise with George & Pamela Hurd in June. The foxtrot "From My Guy" is coming along well and will be the last dance taught for There has been a wealth of material to examine this year, and dances we didn't get to cover, will be looked at in We have our 2S0lh night on the 8 th December, then our break up the week after. We thank all our club members for their support of Sue & lover the years and wish all dancers the compliments of the holiday season. Catch Ya. ~ PENINSULA ROUNDS Mt Eliza Cuer: Beryl Harcourt Hi everyone! We had our November Dance Night which was well attended. Visitors included Alan Brown, President of the V.S.D.A. and his wife Bev, Ella Whyte, Marj Dickson, Ron Mennie & Nancy McFadyean. It was also nice to see Glenys & Derek Stevenson who are visiting Melbourne briefly. Visitors are most welcome to come along on regular teach nights as well as our Dance Nights. Our repertoire of dances is growing rapidly as everyone is working hard and enjoying themselves. Our Christmas Break-up is on the Slh December and we start back on the 6 lh February On that note we wish all Clubs and Dancers A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A WONDERFUL AND SAFE NEW YEAR. We look forward to seeing most of you at Christmas Break-ups. As RDA V has just had its AGM I would like to Congratulate Mike Harcourt on becoming the President of RDA V. PHOENIX PLUS Heathmont Caller: Colin Dandridge Our "Cup Eve Dance" was a really fun night. It's so good to have socialising with tables as well as the dancing. We ran our sweeps and congratulations to all you winners. As a special treat at our "cup eve dance", Bob and Audrey came to celebrate Bobs 70lh birthday. Thank-you both for allowing us all to be a part of this special birthday and a big "Happy Birthday" to you Bob from us all. Gee hasn't the time flown, this year is nearly over, so we hope to see you at our Christmas dance, but if not, have a happy and safe Christmas and we'll see you all rested up and ready to go for a new year of dancing in CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE ON: Page 18 Squares Around Victoria December 2003

19 PHOENIX SQUARES Heathmont Callers: Colin Dandridge Cuer: Ann Dugdale We have been very busy this past month. Firstly our "Gender Bender" night was a laugh, Ivan really did take the cake in his beautiful outfit. Thanks all those who dressed the part. Then it was our shopping spree. Thanks to Tony we all got there and back safely and had a great day out (even got some shopping done!). Then it was our Xmas Dinner at Chirnside Park Country Club. What a great night, the food was lovely, the setting was beautiful and the company fantastic. Our special guest, Terry Paul, was terrific and everyone seemed to have a great time. Thank you to every-one who joined in the fun and a big thanks to Ann for our Candy ~ Cane Christmas Decorations. We hope we see you all at our Christmas dance, have a fantastic Christmas before heading to Akoonah park. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE ON: PINE CITY TWIRLERS Mount Gambier Ginni Steele Thank you to everyone concerned for the support and good cheer given to make our 20 th Birthday such a wonderful event. Without you it would not have been possible. Special congratulations to Sharon on finally winning a twirler after many years of patience. We have received feedback that the clocks have caused quite a stir as they are truly something unique. Congratulations to Jeff and Andrea on their engagement. We wish you all the very best for the future to come. Wishing everyone a very merry xmas, happy and prosperous new year. May you keep safe over the festive season and join us again in the new year. Our club will have summer break from 12th December and resume again on Friday 30 th January ~ R.S.L WEDNESDAYS Footscray Callers: Frank Kennedy Sharon Lacey NO REPORT RECEIVED Squares Around Victoria December 2003 Page 19

20 R.S.L SA TURDA YS Caller: Frank Kennedy, Footscray Boy! Back with a vengeance! 39.1 degrees is no use to square dancers. So, a few drinks with those who attended and home again. Hope it's not so hot for our birthday - even with air conditioning, "its Hot"! We had a very pleasant visit to Mount Gambier's birthday. A wonderful 20 th with a big contingent of Victorian Callers and Cuers. The talent of the Singing Callers at the After Party was of a very high standard. One Mount Gambier member was heard to comment, "Who needs Australian Idol with talent like this?" OUf caller had a visitor from Gympie, Queensland who wanted to dance in Victoria, so off to Ella Whyte's for a very pleasant evening. Bruce will have a lot.~ to talk about when he gets home. Thank you Ella, he loved it. WE NOW OPERATE ON 1 ST, 3 RD & 5 TH SATURDAY NIGHTS AND OPEN OVER THE XMAS HOLIDAYS. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. SAPPHIRE SQUARES Merimbula Caller: George Pitt Another year is corning to a close and hope it has been a good year for everyone. We still have most of our newer dancers and they are coming along very well. We look forward to Santa' s arrival one club night soon (hopefully he will have a sack full of pressies), and our annual Christmas dinner at a local restaurant. Nice to have a return visit from Jill Eitzen (Adelaide) this month. A few of us had an excellent weekend of dancing to Graham Elliott and James Reid when we attended Southern Ocean Waves 11 th birthday weekend recently in Batemans Bay. No birthdays or wedding anniversaries to celebrate this month. We are now planning our 14th birthday next March (See separate ad). It will be the weekend following the Victorian State Convention at Sale. Wishing everyone a happy Christmas and a successful ~ SOUTHERN CROSS A Albert Park Caller: Howard Cockburn Well, we only have three more nights before our Christmas break. Once we return next year, we will only be a couple of club nights before our 6 th birthday. Doesn't time fly when you're having fun? The format of Al & A2 brackets is working well. We wish all our sickies a speedy recovery. Until the next time we meet, I look forward to seeing you UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS. Page 20 Squares Around Victoria December 2003

21 SOUTHERN CROSS PLUS Albert Park Caller: Howard Cockburn Thanks to Mike for looking after the club whilst we were away in NSW. Our return club night was a good night. Mike & Lorraine came along to get some dancing in. Luckily, we will not be missing a night this year for the dinner dance. So we will be dancing right up until our Christmas break up in December. Don't forget to book in for the National Convention trivia night coming up this month ~ Until the next time we meet, I look forward to seeing you UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS. SOVEREIGN CITY SQUARES Ballarat Caller: David Brown Another year almost over! Hasn't 2003 gone fast? We' d like to take the opportunity to wish you all a very merry Christmas, and a safe and prosperous New Year for Last club night we had the company of some of the Geelong Dancers gang. Once again it was great to have them along. We'd like to thank not only our own club members, but the visitors that we have had over the last 12 months, for their continued support. We appreciate your friendship and the contribution that you have made into making our club nights enjoyable. We are looking forward to another great year in Enjoy your breaks over the New Year period, and we will see you in SUNNYSIDE LODGE Heatherton Cuer: Ella Whyte Cup eve started off celebrations for the end of this year, it was a great night with lots of fun with Nancy Mc Fadyean's horses & jockeys. Our annual cup sweep raised $ for first won by Jill Cleary from Clems club, Sunnyside member got 2 nd $50.00 won by Irene, $30.00 Marge and last $5.00 won by Jill. Thanks to Bill & Flo & Gordon for looking after the sweep, and to Hume Whiffin and Bill Rowe our bookies for the races. We all had a wonderful and enjoyable night recently when Frank Kennedy paid us a visit along with his friend Bruce from Gympie. John Kerr is back dancing after having major heart surgery, he tells he is fitter than ever, what wonderful news. Irene has a badly injured ankle Elaine recovering from surgery on her feet. Ray Deamer recovering from his recent illness, we wish them all a speedy recovery. Many thanks to all visiting callers and dancers through the year. Squares Around Victoria December 2003 Page 21

22 SUNNYSIDE ROUNDS Heatherton Cuer: Ella Whyte Learning all the new Dances this year has kept us busy and have been most enjoyable. Thursday's beginners are now staying until 9pm, they are now beginning in the intermediate level this arrangement is working well. Sunday's are always a relaxed day catering for au levels. Congratulations to the new Committee, there has been a big change this year, we wish this Committee every success in Best Wishes to Ray Deamer, we wish him a speedy recovery. Merry Christmas to one and all. THE GEELONG CLUB DANCERS Caller: Darren Taylor Geelong It was great to have Brian Hotchkies down for the night at club we all enjoyed his calling and hope to have a visit from him again soon. 2 sets of us wandered over to Mt Gambier for the Birthday. Thank you Ginni, Reg and all the Dancers for your warm welcome and a great weekend. WOW! All who attended enjoyed the Dinner Dance, Congrats Darren and Ralph on the program. Our Dinner Night is soon and then our Break-up Dance. Where did the year go? From all at The Geelong Club Dancers, we wish you A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. That's all for now, Melody. TIGER SQUARES Corio Caller: Ed Morris Trainee: Dianne Morris Sorry to not get a full report in for last month but I left it sitting on the fax. Most of our club the Geelong show to help Geelong Club dancers with the demo Nice to see Chris and Dianne who visited recently Our Halloween night went well, some great costumes. a few of us attened Bill Pendlebury's last night on the 3rd then a couple of us went on the 10th and said good bye again, our Guy Fawkes night was great, at least no fire works went off. Happy Birthday for November to Angie, Bev and Ralph Happy Birthday this month to Coralie, Kloe, Katherine, Happy Anniversary to Lyn and Ralph. Happy Birthday to Damien and Trevor for January. Our Christmas Break up is the 7th of December Hope to see alot of people there. Don't Forget our Birthday on the 17th of January (see Ad) Our first night back is the 9 th. Page 22 Squares Around Victoria December 2003

23 TOKEN SQUARES Deer Park Hosts: Barry & Pam, Dave & Pauline Hi everybody, last report for Hasn't the year flown? Now that the Christmas season has arrived, there will be oodles of Club Break ups to go to. Lovely. Our lot have enjoyed visiting various clubs and Birthday Dances through out the year. the last being E-Z Movings' 16th, and what a great night it was too, all those Hippies!! A big thank you to those Dancers who helped with the demo at the Westhaven Accommodation Centre in Footscray, everybody there thoroughly enjoyed it, Ta. Happy Birthday to all our dancers. Our break up is on the 16th December, and we resume in the New Year on January 20th. Don't forget our 6th Birthday, Sunday 1st Feburary (see ad) --...,May we at Token Squares wish all a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and safe New Year. Daylight TOOTGAROOK SENIORS Tootgarook Caller: Bill Disley It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and fellow dancer - Herbie Clements. He has been a loyal member of the group for many years. We shall miss his larrikin enthusiasm and impromptu piano playing at the end of the nights dancing. All the fun we had with him always. RIP Herbie - you fought your battle well, our sympathy to Mardie and the family. Christmas break coming up on the 11 th of December at our clubrooms. All welcome. Bring a supper plate please. Club closed all of January. Greetings to all Square Dancers for the festive season. Take care, keep safe. Toots. WESTGATE DANCERS Altona Callers: Neil Wynn David Tucker Another year gone - Where? '-Congratulations to Pine City Twirlers on their 20 th Birthday. A great weekend, everyone was made very welcome, we always come back a couple of kilo's heavier with all the magnificent suppers. Annual trip to Halls Gap was once again a great weekend. Lots of fun and some dancing. S. Aust won the mini-olympic's, (first time for a few years). But Hazel did Vic proud winning the rolling pin event & Neil the mini-golf. Unfortunately Mary & Eric had to cut short the weekend with a bad knee, but glad to report it is coming good. Bev is out of hospital now and Vi is coming along nicely. Get well to all sickies. Neil has now become officially old and can now have legitimate "Senior's moments". Christmas get together at Mary's is on again this year. Wish you all a Merry Christmas & Happy & safe New Year. NEJE Squares Around Victoria December 2003 Page 23

24 WESTGA TE TUESDA Y NITERS Callers: David Tucker Altona Neil Wynn "Ere we go again. End of the Year". Soon be Christmas. Not much to report 'Cept we are going along well. A few of our newer Dancers are asking, "Can we come back next year"? Good idea Guys! Hope everyone has a Great Christmas. See you next year, and while on that subject, the new year starts 20 th January See you then. "Keep it up Guys... That's it for this time Remember, if it ain't fun --- pack it in. See you on the floor!!! DFT WHITEHORSE Box Hill Caller: Cuer: Janice Alexander Ann Dugdale ~ NO REPORT RECEIVED VALE - JAMES WALLACE We sadly report the passing of James Wallace on the 10th October. Jim started square dancing in 1980 with Lee and Nance McFadyean at Chadstone Squares and Rounds and also with Mike Davey at Surfside 8's and later with Jaybee Square Wheelers. He also clogged with Bayside and Community Cloggers. Jim was a unique man and an enthusiastic dancer. He had the wonderful ability to make everyone laugh, unfortunately because of his circumstances prior to his death he was not able to dance, he will be missed by his many friends. To his wife Delia we extend our sincere sympathy. From Margaret Meredith VALE - CAROL RAPP (ROWE) EI Paso dancers suffered a sad loss with the passing of Carol Rapp (Rowe). Carol was a fun person, popular with other dancers and very caring. Not wanting to cause concern to her friends, she never indicated that she had a serious health problem. She will be sadly missed. Our condolences to her fam ily. Page 24 Squares Around Victoria December 2003

25 + BLUE HILL SQUARES t I CHRISTMAS DANCE t t DATE: FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER. t Time: pm t t Where: Wattle Club ~ next to Girl Guide Hall.. Ferntree Gully t t (Melway 74:C2) DPP plus a small gift ($4.00) to exchange.. Santa will be visiting! The Old Chooks ~j TOKEN SQUARES. r/j~". 6th Birthday Maribyrnong Community Centre Randall Street, Maribyrnong Melway 28: A7 Sunday 1st February 2004 Time: 2pm-6pm DPP $5.00 t Squares Around Victoria December 2003 Page 25

26 SURRA SQUARES CHRISTMAS BREAK UP O N WEDNESDAY 10 TH DECEMBER 2003 AT PETRIE PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE MOUNTAINVIEW ROAD MONTMORENCY (MEL REF No. 21 D6 - NEXT TO R.S.L.) PM PM $ 6.00 D.P.P. COME AND JOIN US IN THE CHRIST MAS SPIRIT off ~o,:; NEW YEARS EVE DANCE 2003 WITH NEIL WYNN & FRANK KENNEDY Ivvvu0' yo"ul 'to- CELEBRATE me NEW YEAR Wlm us 13vm AT ST. LEO'S SCHOOL 315 MASON ST. ALTONA NORTH (MELWAYS REF NO. 55:B3) 7.30 p.m. Rounds 8.00 p.m a.m. Squares BOOKINGS FOR TABLE SEATING,. ~ B.Y.O. DRINKS & SUPPER '-',\- -,- ~-- ~ Donation $ 7.50 Single - $ Family -~~ TICKETS & DETAILS PLEASE RIN~--' JEAN OR JOAN / Page 26 Squares Around Victoria December 2003

27 Sunday 7 December Tiger Squares invite you to join them to celebrate Christmas Dancers please bring a plate to share and a small gift to exchange. ~~~~~.~~~~.~~~~~.~~ ~ 7~S~4~g'~ ~,; Date: Saturday 17 January You ace invited to Tiger!., ~~) Squares 4th Birthday Party ",.~ --J\~~ ~.", Time: 7:30pm 'til late ~ Dancers please bring a.",.~ c...~psmall plate of food to share..~.~ ~ ~ Place: 3rd Corio Scout Hall ~ ~ Hendy St, Corio ~ ~.~~~.~~~~~~~~~~.~~ Squares Around Victoria December 2003 Page 27

28 Till COlDI" PIIOI"IX!PltlAl NIW YIAD! DANtl PItI!INTI" 8Y GRAHAM JAMESON ~ & COLIN DANDRIDGE Sunday 18th January, 2004 Doveton Secondary School Hall 64 Box Street I Doveton (Melways: 90 HIO) 2.00pm to 6.00pm Mainstream - $6.00 Dancers please bring a plate of tea to share Enquiries: Graham Jameson Colin Dandridge Page 28 Squares Around Victoria December 2003

29 SPEEWA COUNTRY SQUARE DAl-VCE CLUB Inc. PRESENTS OUR 30 TH Al\TNUAL EASTER HOEDO"WN COME AND ENJOY A CRUISE RIDE, A RIVER THE BANKS OF THE MURRAY DOWNS RIVER BANQUET & PARTY ON.. ~!!!~ RIVER Feabu-ing: PETER HUMPHRIES 9 T H, I OTIJ, & lr H Aploil 2004 Three Ftm Filled Nights & Days of Dancing For furthel" infoiolnation & registration forln contact: Des Devel"eux Ph: HELP US CELEBRATE SAPPHIRE SQUARES 14TH BIRTHDAY Fri 12th March Sat 13 th March Sun 14th March 12 TH, 13 TH & 14TH March at Twyford Hall Market St, Merimbula FEATURING FRANK KENNEDY (SQUARES) BERYL HARCOURT (ROUNDS) 7.30pm Rounds with Beryl (Uniting Church) extra charge $ pm Rounds, 8 - llpm Squares (m/stream & plus) (followed by supper) loam to l2.30pm fun squares (dress casual) l2.30pm pm Sausage Sizzle Lunch 6.00pm Bistro meal (optional) at Merimbula Imlay Bowling Club with free dance after Cost for Weekend $15 (excluding Fridav night rounds, but including Sunday Lunch) Registrations to: Pam & George Pitt Tel: (02) lllawong Heights, Merimbula pittgp@acr.net.au Squares Around Victoria December 2003 Page 29

30 ~squares Chief Prison Superintendents James & Clare Reid together with their trusty wardens, theme: Ja~1 wish to invite you to their 10th Birthday House Rock please report to the Prison Wardens 0&p "'00 0 at the main cell block of the Croation Hall, 15 Wood Ave. 8pm Saturday 17th April 2004 Special guest%n Artist Visiting on probation Graham "Outlaw" Elliott Page 30 Squares Around Victoria December 2003

31 &?Itik 'Dauefl January 24th, 2004 Saturday: 8 to 11 pm. $7-00 N otting Hill Hall, 386 Ferntree Gully Road (near Blackburn Rd.) Notting Hill. [ Melway: 70/H-8 ] Mainstream & some Plus. Enq: Mike Dancers a plate, please Squares Around Victoria December 2003 Page 31

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33 60 S and Two Steps ~ Va ot:j Ol <J 50 / 50 Squares & Rounds P with?1tik Z'~ & Pat S~ January 9 & 10, 2004 ~, Pinewood Community Centre, Toombah St. Mt. Waverley. Victoria [Melway: 70/H-5 ] Friday 8 to 11 pm: Early bird $6-00, at door $7-00 Saturday 7 to 11 pm: Early bird $7-00, at door $8-00 Both nights early bird only $ Eng: Mike (03) Pat (03) *********************************** * ABC of New Years Resolutions * * * A Ask if you can help B Bring your best self * ~ C Courtesy is your most natural talent D Do some good every day ~ E Enthusiasm is contagious F Fun is fun - bring it with you * I Involvement is the key J Joy - give it always, it's free * ~ G Greet all new acquaintances H Have a pleasant look on your face : * K Keep in contact with friends L Love your enemies, make them ~ happy *! M Make new friends N No task is too difficult ~ 0 Offer your assistance P Participate, even if it is new or ~ *. different * Q Quote only the good things you hear R Run for President of the social club * S Start something new T Talk to everybody * U Understand and listen V Vie to learn, stretch your brain ~ W Walk around and mingle X Xerox all memories, stack them up ~ Y Your attitude is your greatest asset Z Zoom in and make history ~ * * ************************************ Squares Around Victoria December 2003 Page 33

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35 NSW COUNTRY WEEKEND WITH FRAl"VK KENNEDY While caravanning about seven years ago, and perusing the "South Pacific Revue" we found a Square Dance Club in Central NSW by the name of "Clodhoppers" run by Pat & Bill Dobson at Dubbo, we enquired about another club called the "Bulldusters" they directed us to this, their other club at Tallawang via Gulgong. ~ Halfway between Gulgong and Dunedoo turn into the property through the creek, park the caravan near the shed and plug in, all facilities near the van. Dancing is held in a purpose built hall behind the house. We found out later where the name "Bulldusters" was derived. Two possibilities (1) when stepping out of the car guess what? Cow manure everywhere. (2) Bill now deceased told some beaut stories. We dance at this club usually twice a year; a full weekend in March called by Brian Hotchkies, and another weekend in September run by Frank Kennedy, some other callers during our visits were David Todd, Keith Howard, and Tony Alessi. Visiting dancers travel from Melbourne, Bendigo, Canberra, Sydney and Cobar etc. Dancers arrive in camper trailers, mobile homes, tents and caravans and you can sleep in your swags on the dance floor. ~ We attended again this September, this club has a number of young dancers including a five year old boy by the name of Dylan and his mother Germaine, he was impressive to say the least, in correct position at all times and hand positions were excellent, always smiling. Rob and Joy Richards (with Dylan) (Westgate Dancers). Squares Around Victoria December 2003 Page 35

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38 Lettel o to the Editol o Dear Editor I would like to know if there is a protocol within square dancing for coughing and/or using a handkerchief whilst dancing. There have been complaints that it is distasteful to cough, put a hand over one's mouth (or use a hanky) then continue dancing, holding hands, etc. Have there been any formal complaints of this practice, and if so, what should be done to make aware, or reassure, or condemn, the offending ~ dancer/so. I would appreciate it if you could please advise. Yours sincerely, Name & address supplied. Editors reply: Any letters in response to this dancers query will be gratefully published! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~{~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - ~~~:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~{~ ~ ~ ~ ~~W~ ~ ;.... your partner says, "Lets go upstairs and make love", and you answer :;, ~, "Honey, I can' t do both". ~.~... A man captures your attention and your pacemaker opens the garage {j " door. 'It ~... Going braless pulls the wrinkles out of your face. ~ :;:... You are cautioned to slow down by the doctor not by the police. ~.;:... Getting a little action means you don' t need any fibre today. ~ ~... Getting lucky means you find your car in the parking lot..~ ~ ~ Three Irishmen, Paddy, Sean and Seamus were stumbling home from the pub late one night and found themselves on the road which led to the old graveyard. "Come and look over here", said Paddy. "It is Michael O'Grady's grave, God bless his soul. He lived to the ripe old age of 87." "That's nothing," said Sean, "Here's one named Patrick O'Toole, "it says that he was 95 when he died." Just then Seamus yelled out, "Hey, here's a fell a that got to be 145 years old!" What was his name?" asked Paddy. Seamus lit a match to see what else was written on the stone marker, and exclaimed, "Miles from Dublin". Page 38 Squares Around Victoria December 2003

39 , SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DIARY SA SQUARE DANCE SOCIETY INC. PRESIDENT: David Armstrong Monday FINDON "Adelaide Outlaws" MIS Caller: Graham Elliott (08) MARRYA TVILLE "Kannella Squares" Advanced (A 1 & 2) Caller: Jeff Seidel (08) Tuesday MARRYATVILLE "Kannella Squares" Plus Caller: Jeff Seidel (08) Wednesday BLAIR ATHOL "Adelaide Outlaws" Plus '--""'., Caller: Graham Elliot (08) : STURT "Sunset Twirlers" MIS Plus 1 Caller: Les Tulloch (08) : Thursday : GILLES PLAINS "Leisurely Squares" MIS : Caller: Noes Noesbar (08) STURT "Sunset TwirlerS" Phase 11 V : Cuer: Les Tulloch (08) : Friday : MARRYATVILLE 'Wild Frontier" MIS : Caller: Jeff Seidel (08) ~ , , 1 ADVERTISERS WANTED DO YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WANTING TO ADVERTISE IN YOURFAVOUruTESQUARE DANCE MAGAZINE $100 FOR NON-MEMBERS OR $50 FOR A MEMBER For this spot 10 ISSUES OVER 12 MONTHS Emergency Call For Medical Aid Step 1 If a Dancer falls, a second dancer should attend to him / her. Step 2 Remaining Dancers join hands and take a step back. This will give attendee and dancer room and air. Step 3 Raise joined hands as high as possible in the form of an arched circle. Upon seeing this, the caller or a Marshall will immediately make an Emergency Call for Medical Aid. Squares Around Victoria December 2003 Page 39