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1 SQUARES AROUND VICTORIA VOLUME 39 ISSUE 03 Print Post Approval No: PP342174/00001 APRIL 2010 Photo by Judy Doekes Congratulations to Maureen & Phillip Venn Squares Around Victoria The Official Journal of the Victorian Square Dancing Association Inc Reg: A F ABN

2 VICTORIAN SQUARE DANCING ASSOCIATION INC COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE President: Carmel Sinclair Vice President Alan Curtis Vice President Mark Kelly Secretary: Noel Mosbey Treasurer: John Van Delft Publicity Officer: Mary Beerens GENERAL COMMITTEE Helen Curtis Beverley Day Herb Doekes James Fellows Pam Hawkins Ray Lilly Dianne Morris Ian Shiell Barbara Treharne Kevin Thomas Membership Officer: Judy Doekes Friendship Officer: Betty McLean South Pacific Review Editor (Vic): Marion Brown Acting SAV Editors: Kevin Thomas Jonathon Griffths Contact Address Details GENERAL The Secretary 4 James Street, Montrose, Vic 3765 secretary@squaredance-victoria.com SQUARES AROUND VICTORIA The Editor PO Box 3164 Frankston East VIC 3199 sav@squaredance-victoria.com MEMBERSHIP The Membership Officer PO Box 8075 CROYDON VIC 3136 membership@squaredance-victoria.com SQUARE DANCE REVIEW The State Editor 119/100 Janefield Dv Bundoora VIC 3083 Review@squaredance-victoria.com RISE TO SNOW LEOPARD From Tiger or Leopard to Snow Leopard OS Apple Mac: imac - Mac Pro - MacBook - MacBook Pro - G Series - Intel Macs Diagnostics, Repairs and Upgrades, Software Installations Networking Data - - Transfer geoffw@macfixer.com.au CALL 1300 MACFIXER Macfixer servicing Melbourne and Eastern Suburbs, at your place at a time to suit you. Wallace Training Pty Ltd, 48 Eastfield Road, Croydon South, Victoria, 3163 IFC

3 Hello Dancers, Another month gone. Doesn t time fly when you re having fun. I am sure a great week-end was had by all at the State Convention in Sale only a few weeks ago. Congratulations should go to the Sub-committee who put in a tremendous amount of effort and work into the presentation of the venue. Didn t the decorations look simple yet spectacular. Congratulations go to the 9.5 Sets who participated in the Dressed Set Parade. Yes,.5 Set was the new club The Silver Spinners, a Wheel-chair set. Yes they are still looking for more people to join their group. If you know of anyone interested in joining, please contact the VSDA Committee. Yes, despite the warmish weather, it did not deter the dancers from dancing to their favorite calls and callers. Thank-you to the Callers and Cuers who put in the time and effort, and to Des for providing the sound equipment and lighting for the week-end. Congratulations to all the dancers who dressed up on the Sunday night in all their glamour and finery. It did look quite spectacular. Even the volunteer ladies from the Sale CFA Ladies Auxiliary dressed for the occasion also. For all the hard work and dedication over more than 10 years, Maureen Venn was awarded a VSDA Life Membership, and to Phillip Venn a Dancer Service Award. Congratulations to you both, a very deserving couple. The venue for the next State Convention in 2011 will be at the YMCA Leisure Centre, Browning Street, Kangaroo Flat, on the 11 th 14 March. You will need to book your accommodation pretty quickly, as there are other events that same week-end. More information will be in the next SAV. Yes, the Venue is AIR-CONDITIONED. The next big event on our calendar is the Australian National Convention in Wodonga, 10 th 14 th June. There is still time to book your tickets. Registrations can be made by getting onto the Australian National Convention Website, and follow the prompts. Happy Easter to you all, and if you plan to be traveling at this time, drive safely and we ll see you somewhere on the dance floor. Yours truly, Carmel Sinclair VDSA President. VSDA Presidents Report President: Carmel Sinclair Victorian Callers Association President: Janice Alexander All reports of the State Convention would indicate that the dancers had a great weekend. Hopefully no-one came home to a damaged house after the storm. The next VCA meeting is scheduled for May. Callers, please contact Mike to confirm your attendance so that catering may be arranged. 1

4 Round Dance Association of Victoria President: Pat Saunder Reports back from the dancers following the State Convention, very encouraging to Ella and I. The Program being slightly lower it enabled them to dance more of the Rounds for the weekend. The clubs are now working revising dances ready for the National Convention for Wodonga. Have you Registered Yet? If not there is still time to register. Are you interested in the Round Dance Festival 2011 or in the Rounds that will be going to the National or State Conventions list? We are still looking for a Secretary. Please contact your Cuer or myself if you can help. Pat Saunder Vale Frank Bennett It is with deep regret that we advise the tragic loss of one of our TAWS members, in Frank Bennett from the Hervey Bay Square Dance Club. Frank & Glenda were widely travelled and would be known to many of you. Frank was en-route to the motorcycle races at Phillip Island, a journey which he had made many times, when he came off his bike. Our sincere sympathy goes to Glenda. Regards, Mal Parrington TAWS National Coordinator CLUB HISTORY Chemistry Sets About 2-3 months before we opened a club we both sat down and said we need a name for the club. We both decided to look around and see what was available for hall hire. At the time the hall we decided was at 50 Station Rd. Deer Park right next door to Orica (then known as ICI Chemicals). Hence the name Chemistry Sets was devised. We opened our club on 13th September 1997 as a learner fortnightly for the first year. After the Christmas 1997 break, we decided to run weekly. From the start, Rosanne, our daughter was keen to learn square dancing. Adrian on the other hand was not interested and didn t start learning until sometime in Both of them started learning rounds in 1999 with Pat Saunder. Adrian has since learned to cue rounds and teaches a half an hour before club. We have seen several people come and go over the 12 years we have operated, Eric and Coralie Garvey has been dancing with us since day one and received their life membership at our 10th birthday. We operate as a fun club and square dance attire is optional. Ralph & Lyn Weise 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 providing the context of the article is not altered. Articles requiring extensive editing will be returned, 2

5 We were very lucky to be at Sale for the Victorian Convention. No hailstorm! And we all enjoyed the fun of dancing, meeting with friends and great entertainment. Although some of us came to the hall, soaking wet. But who cares when you are in the company of so many friends. The Convenor and his Committee, Caller and Cuers, deserve a thank you from us, for all the work, to prepare for the Convention. The decorations were spot on, as usual. The dance floor was well prepared for this onslaught of dancers. We were surprised with the Town Cryer, walking into the hall to open the Friday night. The Dressed Set Parade went nicely and we all enjoyed the entertainment provided by the Lift Set. This time we also had the presence of interstate Callers Jeff Seidel and Alan Kerr. And, of course, congratulations to Philip and Maureen Venn for their well deserved awards. We may have to revisit the date of the VSDA Annual General meeting, but I will keep you informed. The venue of the next 2011 State Convention has not been decided. Thus, I will also need to provide you with that information, as soon as it becomes available. If you know of dancers, who are not a VSDA members and want to join, ask them to please contact Judy Doekes on phone , to ask for a membership form or download the appropriate form from our website Becoming a VSDA member will entitle you to discounts on entry fees, a free small advertisement in the SAV each year and voting for your committee at the AGM. You also become eligible for a ticket in the $50 members draw at VSDA functions. For an additional fee you can also receive the Squares Around Victoria magazine, which is full of information regarding most square dance Clubs in Victoria. Keep smiling; it s free and contagious. Mary Beerens, Publicity Officer. 3

6 BRIEF HISTORY OF VSDA STATE CONVENTIONS By Marion Brown* The first three conventions were held at Warburton Chalet from 1970, with all facilities under one roof - eating, sleeping and dancing. This was a great introduction to State conventions. A fire at the Chalet four days before the 4th convention forced a move to Geelong. Accommodation was at one location, dancing and meals were at the Railway Institute Hall. At the 5th, again in Geelong, our convention badge The Map of Victoria was introduced, with year bars being part of the registration package. Following publicity with demonstrations in the mall, a club started in Geelong. Street demonstrations were held on Saturday morning at most conventions. Also a tour of the district was arranged for Sunday. We moved to Shepparton for the 6th, 7th and 8th, with an active club in Shepparton. The Friday night trail-in dance was held at the local club. On Sunday evening following the dancing, a film session showing VSDA functions and previous conventions was held. We moved to Ballarat for the 9th and 10th. During the 9th, we were to gain publicity with radio and TV interviews. At the 10th, a special supper was held following dancing on the Saturday night. We went back to Shepparton for the 11th. We welcomed our first overseas caller, Chuck Jordan. It was also Warwick Butcher s final convention after 11 years, leaving behind a very good foundation. From the 12th to the 21st, Gary Brown became Convenor. Gary had worked with Warwick on previous conventions. The 12 th to the 14 th were held in Geelong. We moved to Morwell for the 15 th, 16 th and 17 th. At this venue we were able to divide the hall during the afternoon sessions, with rounds in one hall and squares in the other. During this period at Morwell, providing the evening meals became more difficult so this unfortunately discontinued. Those who did attend enjoyed the chance to socialize away from the dance floor. In 1987, with the national being held in Geelong, we held our only convention in Melbourne at Wantirna. We returned to Shepparton for the 19 th and 20 th. Our committee endorsed the words of praise spoken by the Mayor at the opening with regard to the help Alma Matthers willingly gave. Our 21 st Birthday was held at Wodonga. In appreciation of his attendance at many conventions, Jeff Seidel was invited to call for the dressed sets. Seven dancers received a special badge in honour of having attended 21 conventions. On the Sunday between the afternoon and evening sessions, a snags and champs 21 st party was available to registered dancers in the courtyard at the Civic Centre. This was the year that coloured ribbons replaced the name tags. A large cake on the floor in front of the stage was cut by the president at the close of the convention. At the 22 nd, with Ian Williamson as Convenor, we returned to Shepparton. with the theme VSDA Movie land. We moved to Echuca for the 23 rd. The venue at the sports stadium was very cold but the calling and dancing were fine. Then it was back to Morwell for the 24 th. 4

7 BRIEF HISTORY OF VSDA STATE CONVENTIONS CONTINUED In 1994 the big weekend arrived for our 25 th, with Ross Urquhart as Convenor. The convention lived up to expectations with the largest attendance. Dancing was cosy. On Sunday night 5 dancers who had attended all 25 conventions were presented with a special bar A supper was held at the finish of the Sunday night session. We went back to Morwell with Ian again as Convenor. It was decided to have dancers/ callers to be official guests who opened the convention. Warwick Butcher, our first Convenor, was given this honour. This system still continues today. For the 27th we returned to Echuca in March, where the stadium was very hot. Ray Deamer was Convenor for the 28 th at Wodonga. It followed the theme Friendship. Dancers were asked to submit a short poem or verse on friendship. These were then displayed around the hall. The following year for the 29 th we headed to Ballarat at Easter. There was a banner parade of past and present clubs. The decorations related to gold mining. The 30 th was at Wodonga, with Adrian Brown as Convenor. Decorations were shells for a pearl convention. A special certificate was presented to Peg Stevenson and Marion Brown for attending all 30 conventions. For the 31 st, we went to Bendigo and for the first time is was a short weekend following closely on the National held in Victoria. Chris Goffin was Convenor and being mid-winter we had a show scene with ski ramp etc. The 32 nd moved to Sale. It was a very popular venue. This was to be the first of many for Kevin Thomas as Convenor. The theme for Sunday night was Äustraliana. It was back to Wodonga for the 33 rd, with a carnival theme. For the 34 th and 35 th we returned to Sale. In 2003 the theme was the Roaring Twenties and for 2004 the Grand Prix with both being very enjoyable. Also the 35 th saw a revival of The Penguins set who first demonstrated at the Melbourne National in It was great to see and brought back memories to the oldies. We went to San Remo for the 36 th following the National at Warrnambool during Easter. This was only the second convention held on a regular weekend and included the VSDA AGM. It was a good venue and plenty to see at Phillip Island. We returned to Sale for the 37 th in June for a Winter Wonderland. We received great assistance from Stradbroke Squares, especially Jim who made us proud with decorations to transform the hall into a winter wonderland, saving the convention committee a lot of work. The Stradbroke club was formed as a result of publicity during previous conventions held in Sale. The 38 th had Go West to Wodonga as the theme, with western decorations and a large participation by dancers on Sunday night. We returned to Geelong for the 39 th with the theme Around the World. Once again Kevin and his committee did a wonderful job. In 2009 it Ws the 40 th and this was held back in the metropolitan area at Springvale see s us going back to Sale with a new Convenor, James Fellows with the theme of Glamour For all. *Marion Brown has compiled the Archives for all VSDA State Conventions 5

8 NOTE TO ALL CLUB REPORTERS For the MAY Issue please send your reports (Max 150 words) by 21st MAY Phone Fax: Post: PO Box 3164, Frankston East, Vic 3199 NOTICE Club Details and Club news sections are available to all Square & Round Dance Clubs. This is provided by the VSDA as a service to members and is at no charge to the clubs. 6

9 ACTIV-ATES Frankston Club News Caller: Paula Wright As our State Convention has been and gone, we can start thinking about the National. But what a great convention we all had at Sale. Congrats to the Committee, Callers and Cuers. Also Congrats to Maureen and Phillip on their awards. The hall looked lovely, the Glamour just went on and on. So many elegant looking ladies and distinguishing gents in their top hats. The Town Crier, Country Singer, and the nice dance demo, not to mention the wonderful turn-out of Dressed Sets made a great weekend, Great Job. Club has had Valentines Night, St Patricks Night and Easter Night. We will be closed April 1st. Beginners coming along well, thank you Angels. Happy and Safe Easter. Bee Active ALLABOUT SQUARES Mt Gambier SA Caller: Andrea Braun Caller: Bob Megaw At the moment we are in full swing preparing for our upcoming 2 nd birthday week-end, which by the time you are reading this will have come and gone. We will have a full report on all the fun and festivities in the next issue. Due to the recent elections being held in our usual hall we opted for a change of venue to the Mil Lel Hall for the evening. It was a nice change of venue and everyone managed to find the hall which was a relief. Special birthday wishes this month to James who turns four and to Bob for his extra special day. Easter is not too far away now. We wish you all a happy and safe holiday and for those travelling, take care. The Two Amigos BENDIGO SQUARES Bendigo Caller: Reg Jordan Dancing Saturdays Fortnightly, 975 McIvor Highway, Junortoun, DPP pm. B. M/S, P& R. NO REPORT 7

10 BURRA SQUARES Eltham Caller: Neil Wynn Things are back running full steam ahead now, with more dancers returning to club. Our dancers enjoyed the State Convention despite the heat. Congratulations to all involved. Our Mini Golf tournament was an excellent day with David, Pat ( winning 2), & Sue were winners of the trophies and the lunch afterwards was a good finishing touch. It was good to welcome Don from UK, who paid us a visit. The participants in our amateur caller s night did themselves proud as usual, (even some harmonising with Neil). Brigitte is back dancing now which is good & Owen looks like he will be returning soon. Carol is off on her extended holiday now; hope she has a good time. Get well to all sickies; hope to see you all on the dance floor very soon. KOOKA CHEMISTRY SETS Deer Park Caller: Ralph Weise Cuer: Adrian Weise Some of us attended Token Squares 12 th birthday on 28 th February and had a very good afternoon of dancing. Congratulations to Dave, Pauline, Barry and Pam and dancers. Now to the state convention our group had a very enjoyable weekend despite the humid conditions. The dressed set parade went off smoothly; all the sets that took part in the parade looked fabulous, our set danced extremely well. Thanks to those who participated, especially Pat as this set was her first. Congratulations to all the committee, also to Mark for putting the evacuation cd together, it was very informative. We are now looking forward the National Convention in Wodonga in June. Our demonstration at the Brimbank Festival went off smoothly, thanks to everyone who participated despite the warm conditions and thanks for sharing dinner with us afterwards. We also welcome our recent visitors from Essendon, EZ Moving and Token Squares. That s all. THE CHEMIST DAYTIME SQUARES Aspendale Caller: Ron Mennie Contact: Aspendale Seniors We are a little late, but wishing everybody a happy new year to all clubs. Good turn out for our 13th birthday,plenty of dancing with Ron and George doing the calling, Thanks to our visiting dancers and to all ladies who made the sandwiches and cakes Jan, Elsie, Terry, Pat helping out in the kitchen. Pat went up to bribe isle did square dancing at the RSL Club, six sets. To the dancers who went to the convention at Sale, hope you had a good time. The grasshopper 8

11 DIAMOND VALLEY SQUARES Greensborough Caller: Sharon Lacey Lovely to get back to pleasant weather and pleasant dancing, we have 5 nice couples of beginners who seem to be enjoying themselves immensely. Sorry to hear the closing of Cam bells Creek as it was a lot of pleasure to a lot of dancers. Happy Birthday to Amy and Nola for this month. We hope everybody has a very safe and happy Easter and please gang keep safe on the roads over the holiday period. Condolences to Olive on the passing of her husband and the sadness at this time to the family. Remember gang, Don't Worry, Be Happy EASTERN 8 s Paynesville 3880 Caller: Max Hodder Dancing Thursdays Weekly, Uniting Church hall, cnr King St & Langford Pde. 7:30pm B, M/S. T/C NO REPORT ESSENDON SQUARE DANCE CLUB Maribrynong Host: John & Ruth Humphrey Caller: Darren Taylor The months seem to go by so quickly and the weather has been a mixed bag of late. Thank heavens for our air-conditioned hall. At the end of February the club again attended the annual Moonee Valley Festival. A big thanks to all our dancers who were able to come along and show their support. Our on stage performances went down well with the crowd, and hopefully we'll have recruited a few new dancers to the club in the coming months. Some of our dancers made the trip to Sale for the State Convention. It was good to see better numbers than in recent times and apart from the problems with the sound quality everyone reported to have had a good time. Thanks to the committee for their efforts and planning for the weekend. 9

12 E-Z Moving Squares Glenroy Caller: Ken Lazarus & Barry Wootten Good weather and good company combined to make for a very enjoyable afternoon for our annual club barbeque recently. Thank you to Christine for providing the venue and to all those who helped make it such a great day. Some of our members traveled down to Sale to attend the Convention. They all reported having a great time and meeting many friends from other clubs as well as great dancing. Despite the hot weather we are dancing with one or two sets and continue to enjoy the support of visitors who help to make our nights of dancing even more enjoyable. Thank you also to our guest callers. GOLDEN SQUARES Narre Warren Caller: Graham Jameson Dancing Tuesdays Weekly Narre Warren Learning Centre, Malcolm Court, Narre Warren. 8pm. MS, DPP NO REPORT ISLAND 8 s Newhaven Caller: Peter Humphries Sorry about the missing news last month. We have had some good nights of dancing. We had a social night at the Bass Hotel. It was great to get together away from square dancing. A bar-b-q is being organised for April. We welcomed visitors from Queensland, Matamoras and Whitehorse over the last month. Until next month, happy dancing 10

13 JAYBEE SQUARE WHEELERS Notting Hill Caller: Mike Davey Cuer: Pat Saunder A happy bunch of 40 went from Squares to a Diamond tribute concert by bus with at least 20 human BSD navigators directing driver Garry to the Zoo, but his request to cage a few before the return trip was denied on cruelty grounds. Margaret (?) had a short stay in lieu of dancing recently, until a Ray of hope appeared, rescuing the damsel from her enclosed predicament. A special thank you to every organizers/helpers/callers/cuers who put together the Sale Convention to make it a very successful weekend highlighted by the fabulous young entertainers, however humidity prevailed as Mike was flushed with success winning the Wet Shirt Award with a last bracket meltdown leaving other contenders in his wake. The AGM awarded Life Membership to Brian and Christine and Distinguished Service Awards to Max, Colleen and Don rewarding their long service and dedication over two decades. CATNAP. KALEIDOSCOPE Heathmont Caller: Janice Alexander Unfortunately the terrible storm kept most dancers home in early March, but we managed to introduce some interesting concepts to those who were able to venture out. Our next night in March was great. We welcomed Colin and Kaye, Glen and Cindy and Abbey for the first time, Pat Saunder cued some rounds and Tony and Christine Bowring were there as well. It was lovely to have George and Phil back and to see Phil up dancing too. Noise levels were up and we all had a great time. No dance over Easter, but back for the third Saturday in April as usual. KELLY COUNTRY Glenrowan Contact: Robyn Hodder Philip Aslanidis came to call for us at our last dance and everyone enjoyed dancing to his calling. He used some variations of calls and because they occur on some of our records, dancers acquitted themselves very well. Cathy Racine, a caller from UTAH USA, who with her husband David has been working in Benalla, called for us also. She and Philip really had the dancers moving along with Rocky Top. It was good to have some Bendigo friends join us. We have had much rain and everything is looking lovely and green. Some dancers are going to Speewa at Easter and some to Merimbula, followed by our "Back to the Shed" dance with Peter Humphries to which we are all looking forward to a great time. We send Eastern Eights our best wishes on their entry into the square dance world. It is pleasing to see another country club. 11

14 MATAMORAS Mondays Springvale North Caller: Peter Humphries Sorry we missed last month. We welcomed visitors over the last months from Merimbula, Golden Squares and Active 8 s. We had another one of our pizza nights, which everyone seems to enjoy. Our beginners have now reached the halfway point by finishing the basic program. We are now dancing rounds for half an hour before the squares. They seem quite popular. See you next month. MATAMORAS Wednesdays Mulgrave Caller: Peter Humphries Sorry about the no news last month. We have a couple of busy months. We have started a new format by dancing rounds a half hour before the squares. Our St. Patricks Day night was a great night with over five squares of green dancing to some great Irish music. NEWPORT/ WESTGATE DANCERS North Altona Caller: Frank Kennedy Trainee: Jaden How quickly the months fly by? It seems no time since Christmas. We hear very good reports of the State Convention. By the sound of it a great weekend of dancing, congratulations to the organisers. Frank has been going to Diamond Valley to assist Sharon with a nice group of new beginners. if you know any one who would like to learn send them over. 7pm pm Thursdays. After 52 years Frank and Joan have decided to move house,frank looking for less repairs in a smaller home. Our 31st birthday coming up soon. see add for details. February was a very quiet month and the fact we closed one night due to over 32degrees does not help. but then again in no time flat we will be dragging out the heaters to our fickle Melbourne weather The Seagull Trainees report. with the hot weather diminishing we can look forward to lots more enjoyable dancing. Everyone is enjoying "fun 12

15 MONDAY KINTYRE ROUNDS Eltham Vic 3095 Cuer: Carol Simondson Monday - Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Main and John Streets, Eltham Weekly at 7:30pm MATAMORAS Mondays Caller: Peter Humphries Springvale North Vic Monday - Edinburgh Road Hall, Edinburgh Road, Springvale North. (Melways 80:D6) Weekly M/S PAT-A-ROUNDS Pinewood Vic 3149 Cuer: Pat Saunder Monday - Pinewood Community Centre, Toombah St. Mt Waverley (Melways 70. H.5) Weekly, Ph II-V Convention Rounds and Popular Dances, TUESDAY GOLDEN SQUARES Caller: Graham Jameson Narre Warren Vic Tuesday - Narre Warren Learning Centre, Malcolm Court, Narre Warren. Weekly 8pm. MS, DPP JAYBEE SQUARE WHEELERS Notting Hill Vic 3168 Caller: Mike Davey Cuer: Pat Saunder Tuesday - Notting Hill Hall, 386 Ferntree Gully Rd. (Melways 70 H8) Weekly, 8 pm M/S R & P Bracket PEGASUS ROUNDS Greenvale Vic 3059 Cuers: Philip & Sue Whyte Tuesday - Pegasus Homestead, 15 Airdrie Mews, Greenvale Weekly, Rounds Levels III-VI, 8:00pm to 10.30pm, T/C DPP. THE GEELONG CLUB DANCERS Geelong Vic 3220 Caller: Darren Taylor Tuesday - Girl Guide Hall, 33 Myer Street, Geelong. (Melways Ref. 401:E5) Weekly. M/S. P & R 8:00pm to pm DPP Cost: $9:00 Per Dancer TOKEN SQUARES Deer Park Vic 3023 Hosts: Barry, Pam, Dave & Pauline Tuesday - Sarsella Park Hall, Station Road. Deer Park. (Melways Ref. 25 E6) Weekly. M/S am DPP WHITEHORSE Nunuwading Vic 3131 Caller: Janice Alexander Tuesday - Jaycess Hall, Silver Grove, Nunawading. (Melways 48:E9/10) Weekly. 8:00pm M/S. DPP

16 WEDNESDAY BURRA SQUARES Eltham Vic 3095 Caller: Neil Wynn Wednesday - Eltham Uniting Church Hall, John St and Main Roads, Eltham. Weekly, M/S. DPP. CROSSROADS Werribee Vic 3030 Caller: Howard Cockburn Wednesday - Senior Citizens Hall, Synot Street, Weekly, 7:30 pm Mainstream & Plus Finish Time 10:00 pm, E-Z MOVING SQUARES Caller: Ken Lazarus & Glenroy Vic 3046 Barry Wootten Wednesday - Uniting Church Hall, Wheatsheaf Rd. Glenroy Weekly, M/S. DPP. MATAMORAS Wednesdays Caller: Peter Humphries Mulgrave Vic Wednesday - Wellington Secondary College. (AM Fogarty Hall) Singleton Drive (Melways 80:D5) F/N Plus, F/N A level. SAPPHIRE SQUARES Merimbula NSW 2548 Caller: George Pitt Wednesday - Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Henwood & Lakeview Streets, Merimbula. Weekly, 7.30 pm, M/S. P & R. THURSDAY ACTIV-ATES Frankston Vic 3199 Caller: Paula Wright Thursday - Church of Christ Hall, 130 Cranbourne Road. Frankston. (Melways: 102 H3) Weekly, M/S T/C 8.00 pm 7:00pm Beginners DIAMOND VALLEY SQUARES Greensborough Vic 3085 Caller: Sharon Lacey Thursday - Masonic Hall. Ester St. (Behind Safeway s) (some Wednesdays in lieu of Thursdays) Weekly, M/S. DPP. DAYTIME SQUARES Aspendale Vic 3195 Caller: Ron Mennie Thursday - Aspendale Senior Citizens Hall, 151A Station St, Aspendale Weekly, 1 pm EASTERN 8 s Paynesville Vic 3880 Caller: Max Hodder Thursday - Uniting Church hall, cnr King St & Langford Pde. Weekly, 7:30pm B, M/S. T/C Host: John & Ruth Humphrey ESSENDON SQUARE DANCE CLUB Caller: Darren Taylor Maribrynong Vic 3032 Thursday - Community Centre, Randall St (Melways 28 A7) Weekly. M/S, P DPP

17 THURSDAY (Continued) ISLAND 8 s Caller: Peter Humphries Newhaven Vic 3925 Thursday - Newhaven Community Hall, Cleeland St. Weekly, M/S MODERN SQUARES Bendigo Vic 3550 Caller: Philip Aslanidis Thursday - Senior Citizens hall, Old High Street, Golden Square. Weekly, 7:00pm M/S. Learners PEGASUS ROUNDS Greenvale Vic 3059 Cuers: Philip & Sue Whyte Thursday - Pegasus Homestead, 15 Airdrie Mews, Greenvale Weekly, Rounds Levels II-III, 7:00pm to 9.30pm, T/C DPP. SUNNYSIDE LODGE ROUNDS Heatherton Vic 3202 Cuer: Ella Whyte Thursday - 69 Pietro Rd Heatherton, (Melways 78 G11) Weekly, Rounds Ph III to V FRIDAY PINE CITY TWIRLERS Naracoorte SA 5271 Friday - Lutheran Church Hall, Megary Cres Weekly, 7:30pm. M/S & Basic. Contact: Chris & Alan Hall PINE CITY TWIRLERS Mount Gambier SA 5290 Contact: Margie Woodhead Friday - Anglican Hall, Bay Road, Mount Gambier Weekly, 7.30 pm, M/S & Basic. ROSELLA ROUNDS Forest Hill Vic 3131 Cuer: Fiona Callaghan Friday - Forest Hill Uniting Church Hall, 333 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill (Melways 62. F2) Weekly - Beginners to Phase IV, 7.30pm to 10.30pm, T/C. The Review The Square Dance Magazine formally known as the The South Pacific Review is available from our State editor. This is an ideal publication if you are travelling as it gives addresses of clubs in other States. Should you wish to subscribe. Please Contact: Marion Brown

18 SATURDAY ALLABOUT SQUARES Caller: Andrea Braun Mt Gambier SA 5290 Caller: Bob Megaw Saturday - Glenburnie Memorial Hall, Casterton Road, Weekly, 7:30pm, Beginners & MS BENDIGO SQUARES Bendigo Vic 3550 Saturday McIvor Highway, Junortoun, Fortnightly, DPP pm. B. M/S, P& R. Caller: Reg Jordan CHEMISTRY SETS Caller: Ralph Weise Deer Park Vic 3023 Cuer: Adrian Weise Saturday - Deer Park Hall, 50 Station Road, Deer Park. Weekly, M/S & Rounds, 8 pm. T/C. DPP KALEIDOSCOPE Heathmont Vic 3135 Caller: Janice Alexander Saturday - Heathmont Uniting Church, Canterbury Road, (Opp Allen's Road). Heathmont (Melways: 50 B12) Fortnightly M/S, DPP 1st & 3rd 7:30pm Plus & 8:00pm Mainstream KELLY COUNTRY Glenrowan Vic 3675 Contact: Robyn Hodder Saturday - Eleven Mile Creek Rd, Glenrowan West. Fortnightly, M/S & P. NEWPORT/ WESTGATE DANCERS North Altona Vic 3025 Caller: Frank Kennedy Trainee: Jaden Saturday - The Uniting Church Hall, Paringa Road, North Altona. Basic Rounds 7:00 to 8:00, MS from 8:00 pm Dancing 1st, 3rd, 5th weeks of the month T/C & Biscuits supplied PHOENIX SQUARES Ringwood Vic 3134 Caller: Colin Dandridge Cuer: Ann Dugdale Saturday - Kalinda Primary School, Kalinda Rd, Ringwood, (Melways 50 C1). Weekly, Beginners 7:30pm, Mainstream 8:00pm DPP SUNNYSIDE LODGE Heatherton Vic 3202 Cuer: Ella Whyte Saturday - 69 Pietro Rd Heatherton, (Melways 78 G11) Weekly, M/S, DPP, Rounds 7:30 to 8:00pm IMPORTANT While every care has been taken in preparing the entries, there may be some details that change from the time of the submitting date and publication date. It is recommended that you contact the club prior to the event to confirm the details DIARY DEFINITIONS M/S DPP R P = Mainstream = Dancers Plate Please = Rounds = Plus F/N Ph = Fortnightly = Phase Squares Around T/C Victoria = Tea & The Coffee official supplied journal of the 2, Victorian 4 = Square Club operates Dancing Association on the 2nd Inc B = Basics (Beginners) 1, 3, 5 = Club operates on the 1st, 3rd & 5th week & 4th week.

19 SUNDAY STRADBROKE SQUARES & Contact: Susie & John Caller: Janet Cook ROSEDALE ROUNDS Sale Vic 3850 Sunday - Rosedale Woolshed, 10:00am to 4:00pm, Fortnightly, T/C, B & MS, Bring Lunch to share SUNNYSIDE LODGE ROUNDS Heatherton Vic 3202 Cuer: Ella Whyte Sunday - 69 Pietro Rd Heatherton, (Melways 78 G11) Weekly, Ph III to V 2:30pm to 7:00 pm DATES TO REMEMBER APRIL Thu 01 Activ-ates Club Closed Fri-Sun Speewa Easter Hoedown Sat 03 Newport/Westgate Dancers Club Closed Sat 03 Kaleidoscope No Dance Sat 03 Phoenix Squares Closed (Easter) Sat 03 Allabout Squares Scheduled Break Sat-Sun South Australian Round Dance Festival - Adelaide Mon 05 Pat A Rounds Cub Closed Tue 06 Jaybee Square Wheelers Easter Tuesday - Guest Caller Sat 10 Allabout Squares Scheduled Break Wed 14 Squares Around Victoria (SAV) Advertising Copy Due Fri-Sun Sapphire Squares 20th Birthday Tue 20 Jaybee Square Wheelers Movie Themes Wed 24 Burra Squares Queens Birthday English Night Mon 21 Squares Around Victoria (SAV) Reports Due Sat-Sun Kelly Country Back to the Shed (With Peter Humphries) Sat 24 Chemistry Sets Teddy Bears Picnic Sun 25 ANZAC DAY Thu 29 Daytime Squares Wear Autumn Leaves May Sat 01 Final Campbell's Creek Dance (See our advert previous issues) Sun 02 Sunnyside Rounds 53rd Birthday Sat 08 Westgate 31st Birthday Sun 09 Mothers Day Wed 12 Burra Squares Favourite Singing Calls Fri 14 Squares Around Victoria (SAV) Advertising Copy Due Sun 16 Jaybee Square Wheelers 26th Birthday Fri 21 Squares Around Victoria (SAV) Reports Due Sat 22 Pine City Twirlers (Mt Gambier) Guest Caller Jeff Seidel Tue 25 Jaybee Square Wheelers Rock & Roll Calls Thu 27 Daytime Squares Back to School Sat 29 Chemistry Sets Muffin/Pancake Night June Tue 01 Jaybee Square Wheelers Guest Caller Wed 02 Burra Squares Dags Night Thu-Mon st Australian National Square Dance Convention Wodonga Thu Squares 10 Around Essendon Victoria Squares The official journal of the Victorian Club Square Closed Dancing Association Inc

20 DATES TO REMEMBER Continued Thu 10 Activ-ates Club Closed (National convention) Sat 12 Chemistry Sets Club Closed Sat 12 Phoenix Squares Closed (Queens Birthday) Sat 12 Allabout Squares Scheduled Break Mon 14 Pat A Rounds Club Closed Mon 14 Squares Around Victoria (SAV) Advertising Copy Due Sat 19 Allabout Squares Scheduled Break Sat-Sun TAWS Post Convention Weekend With Peter Glenrowan Mon 21 Squares Around Victoria (SAV) Reports Due Thu 24 Daytime Squares Posh Dress Up (English) Sat-Sun Island 8 s 16th Birthday Weekend Sat 26 Allabout Squares Scheduled Break Tue 29 Jaybee Square Wheelers Favourite Singing Calls July Sat 03 Allabout Squares Scheduled Break Tue 06 Jaybee Square Wheelers American Independence Dance Wed 07 Burra Squares Beginners start Sat 10 Chemistry Sets Soup Night Sat 10 Allabout Squares Scheduled Break Wed 14 Squares Around Victoria (SAV) Advertising Copy Due Sat 17 Allabout Squares Scheduled Break Sat-Sun Stradbroke Sqs & Rosedale Rds Birthday weekend Mon 21 Squares Around Victoria (SAV) Reports Due Thu 29 Daytime Squares Soup Day August Tue 03 Jaybee Square Wheelers 60 s Singing Calls Fri 07 Jaybee Square wheelers Social Night Dance Thu - Sun Matamoras & Golden Squares A weekend with Jerry Jestin (USA) Fri 14 Squares Around Victoria (SAV) Advertising Copy Due Tue 17 Jaybee Square Wheelers Elvis Singing Calls Wed 18 Burra Squares Soup & Elvis Tribute Sat-Sun Pine City Twirlers - (Naracoorte) 4th Birthday Sun 21 Squares Around Victoria (SAV) Reports Due Thu 26 Daytime Squares Cake Day Sat 28 Chemistry Sets Spud Night September Tue 07 Jaybee Square Wheelers Amateur Caller Dance Sat 11 Chemistry Sets 13th Birthday Sun 12 Essendon Squares The Next Generation Tue 14 Squares Around Victoria (SAV) Advertising Copy Due Sun 19 Matamoras Squares 27th Birthday Tue 21 Jaybee Square Wheelers Grand Final Dance Wed 22 Burra Squares Hot Potato & Footy Night Sat 25 Allabout Squares Scheduled Break Tue 21 Squares Around Victoria (SAV) Reports Due Thu 30 Daytime Squares Footy Day October Sat 02 Kaleidoscope Kaleidoscope 5th Anniversary Sat 02 Allabout Squares Scheduled Break Sun 03 Victorian Square Dancing Ass VSDA Annual General Meeting Sun 03 Diamond Valley squares 23rd Birthday Sat 09 Squares Essendon Around Squares Victoria The official journal 35th of the Birthday Victorian Weekend Square Dancing Association Inc Sat 09 Allabout Squares Scheduled Break

21 DATES TO REMEMBER Continued Sun 10 Essendon Squares 35th Birthday Weekend Wed 13 Burra Squares Show Time Thu 14 Squares Around Victoria (SAV) Advertising Copy Due Sat 16 Chemistry Sets Club Closed Sun 17 Burra Squares 33rd Petrie Park Thu 21 Squares Around Victoria (SAV) Reports Due Fri-Sun Kelly Country Weekend With Brian Hotchkies Sat 23 Allabout Squares Scheduled Break Tue 26 Whitehorse 58th Birthday Thu 28 Essendon Squares Brian Hotchkies Night Thu 28 Daytime Squares Bring Flowers or Pot Plant Fri-Mon Pine City Twirlers - Mt Gambier 27th Birthday weekend November Tue 02 Melbourne Cup Day Tue 02 Jaybee Square Wheelers Club Closed Wed 03 Burra Squares Burra Cup Sat 13 Chemistry sets Amateur callers Night Sun 14 Squares Around Victoria (SAV) Advertising Copy Due Tue 16 Jaybee Square Wheelers World Singing tours Thu 18 Daytime Squares Ladies Dress Up (Oaks Day) Fri 19 VSDA Annual Dinner Dance Springvale Town hall Sun 21 Squares Around Victoria (SAV) Reports Due December Sat 04 Kaleidoscope Christmas Dance Sat 04 Allabout Squares Christmas Dance Sun 05 Stradbroke Sqs & Rosedale Rds Xmas Wed 08 Burra Squares Christmas Break Up Sat 11 Chemistry Sets Christmas Break-Up Tue 14 Whitehorse Christmas Dance Thu 16 Essendon Squares Christmas Break Up Thu 16 Daytime Squares Christmas Break Up Fri 31 New Years Dance With Neil & St Leo s Club Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Bendigo Squares 10,24 Diamond Valley Kaleidoscope , 17 07, 21 Kelly Country Matamoras A Matamoras Plus Newport & Westgate Stradbroke Squares 11, 18 02,16,30 06,20 04,19, , 26 10, 24 07,21 05 Sunnyside Squares Around Victoria 18 02, The 16 official journal 06, 20 of the 04, Victorian 18 Square 08, 22 Dancing Association Inc

22 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DIARY The South Australian Square Dance Society Inc - President: Heather Wheeler Monday FINDON: Adelaide Outlaws Mainstream Graham Elliot Tuesday LEABROOK: Kannella Squares Advanced / Plus Jeff Seidel PT NOARLUNGA: Sunset Twirlers Mainstream Les Tulloch Wednesday KILBURN: Adelaide Outlaws Plus Graham Elliot (closed 2nd Wednesdays) MT GAMBIER:* Pine City Twirlers Mainstream Margie Woodhead (Records) STURT: Sunset Twirlers Rounds PII-V Les Tulloch Thursday PARA HILLS: Leisurely Squares Mainstream Noes Noesbar COLLINSWOOD: T&T Rounds Rounds (All Levels) Tom & Thelma McCue Friday COLLINSWOOD: T&T Rounds Rounds (Ph.II-III) Tom & Thelma McCue ELIZABETH: Shooting Stars Mainstream Trevor Hunt GOOLWA NTH: Paddle Steamers L/ Mainstream Milton McKenzie LEABROOK: Wild Frontier Mainstream Jeff Seidel MT GAMBIER: * Pine City Twirlers Mainstream Ginni Steele (Records) MT NARACOORTE: Pine City Twirlers Mainstream Chris & Alan Hall (Records) Saturday MT GAMBIER: * Allabout Squares Mainstream Andrea Braun Sunday COLLINSWOOD: T&T Rounds Rounds (Learners) Tom & Thelma McCue This information is proved under the reciprocal agreement between relevant States TASMANIAN DIARY The Tasmanian Square Dance Society Inc President: Frank Steers Sunday CYGNET: Cygnet Swingers Mainstream Cyril Edwards (3rd Sunday) Monday DEVONPORT: North-West Coasters Mainstream Kaye Jensen Wednesday HOBART: Casino City Mainstream/Plus John Weatherburn (Fortnightly) KINDRED: Tassie Twirlers Mainstream Graeme Whiteley NEWSTEAD: Launceston Mainstream Glenn MacLaren (Contact Eyvonne Hefford) Friday HOBART: Tassie Hoedowners Mainstream Bill Mills Saturday LAUNCESTION: Tasmanian Square Dance Society Mainstream / Convention Rounds (5th Saturday) Contact: Mary Laing This information is proved under the reciprocal agreement between relevant States Issue Dates and Deadlines Issue Adverts Close Reports Close Posting Dates May / June 14th April st April rd May 2010 July th June st June th July 2010 August th July st July nd August 2010 September 14th August st August th September 2010 October th September 21st September th October 2010 November th October st October st November 2010 December th November 21st November th December 2010 Postage dates Squares is Around the latest, Victoria and where The official possible journal of will the Victorian be posted Square earlier Dancing Association Inc

23 PAT-A-ROUNDS EAST Pinewood We are revising the Rounds ready for the National convention Cuer: Pat Saunder I was thrilled to see so many of our dancers on the floor at Sale, Including some of the beginners. Great welcome back to Margarida and Ian after their house change. The storm over the weekend has made a change of venue for Essendon, Please phone first before visit. Pat Saunder PHOENIX SQUARES Ringwood Caller: Colin Dandridge Cuer: Ann Dugdale Will Saturday nights ever cool down? The fans are running flat out trying to keep us cool. But we keep on dancing... We have had a great start to the year. It is lovely to have visitors from Activ-ates coming along so often. Beginner s classes will be starting very soon. Don t forget to check out our website - to see what s happening at the club. PINE CITY TWIRLERS Mount Gambier SA Contact: Margie Woodhead Dancing on Fridays Weekly Anglican Hall, Bay Road, Mount Gambier 7.30 pm, M/S & Basic. NO REPORT 13

24 PINE CITY TWIRLERS Narracoorte SA Contacts: Chris & Alan Hall We have had a slow beginning to Clashing with other events, holidays, illness and tragedy our group have found it difficult to dance on Fridays. I am continually told it is time and good company that dissolves sorrow. Our condolences and love go to Sonya and young Matthew on the sad passing of Paul. We trust that time will heal sorrow. As one door closes so then another one opens and we need to see this as a positive thing to enable ourselves to move forward with joy in our hearts. On a happier note some of our group will be travelling prior to and over Easter. Therefore we are closed for next 3 weeks. We look forward to catching up with fellow dancers, meeting and making new friends. Happy dancing. SAPPHIRE SQUARES Merimbula NSW Caller: George Pitt With our birthday weekend coming up this month we are working our newer dancers like mad so that they can join in all the fun. They are doing well. It is lovely to have Wendy & Peter Colhoun back dancing again after Peter being so sick last year. George is keeping well and will probably have his surgery in May. Rosemary & Brad attended the Victorian State Convention and had a wonderful time. They are heading over to the UK next month so will no doubt be taking in a dance or two there. Birthday wishes this month go to George and congratulations to Wendy & Alan on their 48 th wedding anniversary. Look forward to seeing some of you up here this month. ROSELLA ROUNDS Forest Hill Vic 3131 Cuer: Fiona Callaghan On Friday the 5 th of February I started a Round Dance Club in Forest Hill, I have wanted to start a club since I started cueing about 10 years ago. I would like to thank Pat Saunder, Beryl and Mike Harcourt, Ella Whyte, Mum and my Dad who passed away a year and a half ago but I know he is watching and be proud I have started a club. Also my brother who helped me with sound equipment. With these people I have started a club. I now have 3 couples that come regularly and they have now learnt a dance If you wish to come along and join the fun, please feel free. I will cater for all Levels. We have just attended the 41 st State Convention which was great congratulations to James Fellows and his team. That's all for now. Fiona Callaghan Rosella Rounds 14

25 STRADBROKE SQUARES & ROSEDALE ROUNDS Sale Contact: Susie & John Caller: Janet Cook Congratulations to all involved in the convention - it was great fun despite the humidity - but us locals are glad to have got the rain as we need it. Thanks to all involved in our dress set - the dancers and especially Susie for making the outfits. They looked so lovely in club colours as well. We have had some interest from people wanting to learn as a result of the convention and our promotions - now have to wait and see if they turn up to classes. We are also hoping for more follow up interest after the photo and item in the local newspaper. In the meantime the club members are continuing to enjoy themselves and we are adding some plus moves in for some of the more experienced dancers. WE can now do Tea Cup chains and Acey Duecy from most set-ups. Plans underway for our Birthday in July - full advert next issue. Also remember changed date sin April to avoid Easter and Anzac Day - see diary dates. SUNNYSIDE LODGE ROUNDS Heatherton Cuer: Ella Whyte Everyone who attended the State Convention had a lovely week-end. Although the weather was hot, it did not deter the dances from the day sessions. We had a lovely celebration for Sunnyside s 53rd birthday. A warm welcome was extended to Phillip Aslanidis from Bendigo who assisted Ron & Clem with the Calling. Thank you once again to Joy who made and decorated the beautiful birthday cake and thank you to all the dancers who provided the lovely supper. We appreciated the support from the RDAV Cuers: Pat Saunder, Beryl & Mike Harcourt, Fiona Callaghan and Carol Simondson. Special thanks to all our visitors who helped us celebrate our special birthday. SUNNYSIDE ROUNDS Heatherton Cuer: Ella Whyte It has been an extremely busy year catching up with the Experimentals and Showcases from 2008 in readiness for the National Convention this year so that those who attend can enjoy them. Our Sunday club will be celebrating its 52nd Birthday on the 2nd May and we are looking forward to a pleasant afternoon of Round Dancing. (See advertisement for details.) Visitors are most welcome to join us on this special day. Looking ahead to The highlight of the year will be our Spring Festival when Alex and Jennifer Kennedy from New Zealand are to be our special guests. Thursday night dancers continue with a variety of Phase IV+ dances Sundays are always special days. The afternoon sessions cater for Phase III+ to IV all rhythms, and after a pleasant tea some stay on to dance the higher level. 15

26 THE GEELONG CLUB DANCERS Geelong Contact: John & Ruth Caller: Darren Taylor NO REPORT Dancing Tuesdays Weekly - Girl Guide Hall, 33 Myer Street, Geelong. (Melways Ref. 401:E5) M/S. P & R 8:00pm to pm DPP Cost: $9:00 Per Dancer TOKEN SQUARES Deer Park Hosts: Barry Pam Dave & Pauline Hi everybody, what a wonderful time we all had at our 12th Birthday Dance. The weather was great, the Air Conditioning worked well, and heaps of dancers enjoyed an afternoon of squares and rounds. A big thank you to the visiting callers and cuers too who helped make it so. As usual what would we do without Pam and Pauline and their band of helpers. Ta. Another Convention has come and gone, and from all reports, apart from how good it was, no one got washed out, just a little wet. That's all for now, so remember, a hearty welcome awaits you when you visit us. Daylight WHITEHORSE Nunuwading Caller: Janice Alexander Things have been going along fine. The dancers who went to the State Convention had a good time in spite of the humidity. It was great to have a visit from Margaret from Burra. We will be starting beginners on 13 April. The class will run for an hour before the Mainstream starts. If you know anyone in the area, get them to give Janice a call. 16

27 WANTED SQUARE DANCERS FROM ACROSS THE LAND SOUTH AUSTRALIA STATE CO VE TIO AUGUST 27TH TO 29TH 2010 LATVIA HALL, 4 CLRAK STREET, WAYVILLE GUEST CALLER: GUEST CUER: REWARD GREAT FUN & FITNESS DAVID COX PAT SAU DER WEEKEND EARLY BIRD TICKET BY JULY 3RD MEMBERS: $35:00 Non MEMBERS: $40:00 See next page for registration form 17

28 SOUTH AUSTRALIA SQUARE DA CE SOCIETY 36TH STATE CO VE TIO LATVIA HALL, WAYVILLE AUGUST 27TH - 29TH 2010 Name: Address: Phone: Club: Get Your Early Bird Weekend Tickets Before 3rd July Only $35.00 for Members, on Members $40.00 Don t Miss Out NOTE! EARLY BIRD TICKETS WILL BE POSTED State: Code: ( ) Member: Yes / No Early Bird Price: Members: $35:00 Non - Members: $40:00 Number of Tickets: Payment: Paid by Cash $ OR Cheque payable to: SA Square Dance State Convention OR Please debit my credit card $ Please Tick One MasterCard Visa Bankcard CARD NUMBER Name of Card Holder: Signature: Expiry Date: / Please post Registration & Remittance to: SA State Convention Registration 14 Raffles Cres, Plympton SA ,04 18

29 MATAMORAS SQUARES & GOLDEN SQUARES PRESENT JERRY JESTIN (USA) AUGUST 13 TH 14 TH & 15 TH, 2010 CRANBOURNE WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL CNR DUFF STREET & MONAHANS RD CRANBOURNE WEST (MELWAYS 133 F 3) FRIDAY 13 TH ROUNDS 7:30PM MAINSTREAM & PLUS 8:00PM SATURDAY 14 TH A-LEVEL 1:00PM - 3:30PM PLUS 3:30PM - 6:00PM ROUNDS 7:30PM MAINSTREAM 8:00PM SUNDAY 15 TH MAINSTREAM & PLUS 1:00PM - 6:00PM INQUIRIES: PETER & SANDY GRAHAM & DI SE D REGISTRATIO S TO: PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO PETER HUMPHRIES JERRY JESTI WEEKE D C/- PETER HUMPHRIES, 5 MILLER COURT. DA DE O G ORTH VIC PLEASE PROVIDE STAMPED S.A.E. FOR RETUR OF TICKETS OR PICK UP AT DOOR AME: PREBOOKED TICKETS FULL WEEKE D TICKET (ALL LEVELS) EARLY BIRD (BEFORE 1 ST $32 FROM 1 ST $37 MAI STREAM WEEKE D TICKET EARLY BIRD (BEFORE 1 ST $26 FROM 1 ST $29 TOTAL TICKETS PAID FOR AT DOOR $10 PER SESSIO

30 20 Rosella o u n d s Come Learn Round Dancing Forest Hill Uniting Church, 333A Canterbury Road, Forest Hill Melway Ref: 62 F2 Weekly 7:30pm 10:30pm Contact - Fiona Callaghan on Listed below the Sub Committee for the 8th Spring Festival 3rd & 4th September 2011 Featuring Alex & Jennifer Kennedy from New Zealand CONVENOR DEPUTY CONVENOR SECRETARY TREASURER REGISTRATIONS RIBBONS/TICKETING PUBLICITY CATERING PROGRAMME MANAGERS VENUE MANAGER/HOSTESS SOUND MANAGER Mike Harcourt Beryl Harcourt Mike Harcourt George Ansell Fiona Callaghan Fiona Callaghan Beryl Harcourt Ella Whyte & Marj Dickson Ella Whyte & Beryl Harcourt Pat Saunder Phillip Poile Plus many other behind the scene helpers for whom the committee are truly grateful. Watch this page for details of our Christmas In July Dance Dancing for all levels including the Square Dancer Round Dancer All Showcases from the National will be on the programme 3 3

31 When: Sunday, 2 nd May, 2010 Where: Time: Sunnyside Lodge 69 Pietro Road, Heatherton (Melway 78 G11) pm DANCING ALL LEVELS Cuers and Dancers all welcome Come along and join in our celebration Please bring a plate for tea, Tea, coffee & cordial supplied Admission: $6.00 Enquiries: Ella JAYBEE SQUARE WHEELERS 3 Invites you to celebrate our 26 th BIRTHDAY At CLAYTO Hall Sunday 16 th May 264 Clayton Road, Clayton (Mel 79 C2) Rounds at 2 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. with PAT SAUNDER followed by Squares with our own MIKE DAVEY 2.30 p.m. till 7 p.m. Enq Dancers please bring a plate for evening meal. Some hot food provided Admission $8 2,3,4 21

32 VICTORIAN SQUARE DANCING ASSOCIATION 42nd STATE CONVENTION To be held at the YMCA Leisure Centre, Browning Street, Kangaroo Flat, Bendigo on the 11 th 14 March You will need to book your accommodation pretty quickly, as there are other events that same week-end. Venue is AIR-CONDITIONED More information will be in the next SAV. Applications are invited to fill the position of RETURNING OFFICER In Accordance with the VSDA Inc Statement of Rules, Nominations for the position of Returning Officer for the VSDA Annual General Meeting is now called for submission,. If you are interested in this important position, please send your expression of interest to: The Secretary Victorian Square Dancing Association Inc 4 St James Avenue MONTROSE VIC 3765 Nominations Close: Friday April 16th 2010 Tasks and duties of the Returning officer are listed in the VSDA Statement of Rules Book Clauses

33 8 th May 2010 Uniting Church hall, Paringa Road, North Altona Frank Kennedy and Visiting Callers 7:30 pm Rounds 8:00pm to 11:00pm Squares DPP - Melways 40 K10 Entrance $8:00 2,3 23

34 Victorian Square Dancers Bush Fire Appeal Supporting the Middle Kinglake Primary School A Cheque for the sum of $3, raised by Square dancers was handed to the Middle Kinglake Primary School by the Treasurer of the Victorian Square Dancing Association Inc, Mr John Van Delft This money is to be used to support facilities at the New Library to be built after the Black Saturday bushfires. This is in Memory of The Brown Children who attended there. A Letter from the Middle Kinglake Primary School Thanks so much for making your way out to our school this morning in time for Assembly. We thank the Square Dancing Association for their most generous donation to the Library Fund we ll be sure to use that money to purchase something that will be long lasting. Eric and Matthew loved reading and Adrian and Mirabelle spent much time reading to them as well. Here s a couple of photos from this morning. We really appreciate your support. From all at MKPS Janette Cook [Principal] Middle Kinglake Primary School, RSD 1, Exton's Road, Kinglake Central 3757 Coloured copies of this publication may be downloaded in A4 size from our website at 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 straight away if articles or details do not appear as you intended. For further information, Please refer to the advertising guidelines from our website. 24

35 Kinglake Middle Primary School Principal Janette Cook receiving the cheque from the VSDA Treasurer, Mr John Van Delft Kinglake Middle Primary School Principal Janette Cook, VSDA Treasurer, Mr John Van Delft and some of the school children Phillip Venn was presented with a Service award by Life Member, Barbara Treharne at the 2010 State Convention Photo by Lorraine Davey Maureen Venn receiving her Life Member of the VSDA award from Kevin Thomas at the 41st Victorian State Convention at Sale. Photo by Lorraine Davey Flower of April - The DAISY The April birth flower is the daisy. Daisies are associated with innocence. The gerbera daisy has large colorful blooms, which has made it a favorite with flower lovers. There is a legend that a nymph wanting to escape unwanted attention, transformed herself into the daisy. Ever after this the April birth flower has the flower meaning of implicitly and modesty IBC

36 You still have time to register for the Wodonga Sports & Leisure Centre is the venue, where we are having this Convention from 10th to 14th June. The Committee has been working tirelessly, so you can experience the best dance event ever. Decorations are looking great and are almost completed, the program is due to go to print and the website will soon be updated with the new accommodation guide and a local bus schedule. However, if you are still looking for a place to stay, please phone the Visitors Centre (toll free) on They have a current listing of available accommodation for the Queen s birthday weekend. The latest program and dressed-set figures are due to go on our website at the end of March. Visit to get the latest information and make contact with the Committee if you need any answers. Wodonga is situated on the border between Victoria and New South Wales. Many visitors to the area like to kayak on the Murray, others prefer to have a game of golf and there are plenty of signposted walking and cycling trails. A drive to the summit of Huon Hill, has panoramic views and the Albury War Memorial is another lookout. The original Ettamogah Pub, modeled on the archetypically Aussie watering hole, created in the drawings of Ken Maynard is north of the city at Table Top. Thurgoona, also north, has the Kinross Woolshed, which serves as the area s top country-and-western venue, featuring big-name acts amid the shearing shed décor. Nearby Wonga wetlands, attracts abundant birdlife and marsupials. What should not surprise is that this part of the country is rich in villages, proud of being steeped in history. Yackandandah, Beechworth, Chiltern and Corowa all have small museums and historical buildings. Is it any wonder Wodonga was chosen for this Convention? We know you will have a great time exploring the neighbourhood. Please remember to have fun, be happy and meet with your friends to share the enjoyment square dancing provides for us. Mary Beerens, Publicity Officer. LET S MEET AGAIN, IN TWENTY TEN Further details are available from Squares Around Victoria or The publicity@twenty10.net.au official journal of the Victorian Square Dancing Association Inc