SQUARES AROUND VICTORIA

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1 SQUARES AROUND VICTORIA Keeping the BBQ under control at Bunnings, Notting Hill.... Dianne Morris, Karen Brown & Andrew Verhoef. Print Post Approval No:

2 VICTORIAN SQUARE DANCING ASSOCIATION INC COMMITTEE ELECTED OFFICERS President: Mark Kelly Vice President: Carmel Sinclair Secretary: Andrew Verhoef Treasurer: Colin Dandridge & Webmaster GENERAL COMMITTEE Cindy Wight Ann Dugdale Ann Dugdale Ann Dugdale Carmel Sinclair Mary Beerens Dianne Morris Ian Becker Greig Wight Robbie Borchard Membership Officer ( SA V Editor & ( Facebook Co-ordinator Archives Officer Friendship Officer membership@vsda.org.au ann@vsda.org.au sav.editor@gmail.com facebook@vsda.org.au ca rmel@vsda.org.au mary@vsda.org.au diannem@vsda.org.au ian@vsda.org.au greig@vsda.org.au robbie@vsda.org.au Youth Delegate: Vacant CORRESPONDENCE The Secretary P.O. Box 8075, Croydon, Vic secretary@vsda.org.au OTHERS Contact Details MEMBERSHIP The Membership Officer P.O. Box 8075, Croydon, Vic membership@vsda.org.au SQUARES AROUND VICTORIA Editor P.O. Box 8075, Croydon, Vic sav.editor@gmail.com AUST SQUARE DANCE REVIEW Available only via (as pdf). If you wish to subscribe to the mailing list, please go to the following webpage & register your - VICTORIAN CALLERS ASSOCIATION President: Janice Alexander vca@vca.alphalink.com.au Secretary: Mike Davey michaeldavey2@bigpond.com P.O. Box 229, Nunawading, Vic ROUND DANCE ASSOCIATION of VICTORIA President: Coral Wegmann cozweg@bigpond.com Secretary: Robyn Bousie secretaryrdav@gmail.com Unit 3 / 60 Union Rd, Surrey Hills, Vic, 3127 For more information - visit our website: vwuw.vsda.org.au Squares Around Victoria - December 2017

3 V.S.D.A. President's Report Hi All, Hope you all enjoyed the extra edition of the Sav. As you know, it was printed a different way due to our normal printer being on holidays over the Christmas period. The VSDA will be holding their first meeting early February to commence the new year with some new ideas and plans for you all in Square Dancing. The Bunnings BBQs are continuing with the plan to spread the word about Square Dancing is still alive and well, we have plans for more so keep an eye out- we may require your help either cooking or Dancing. The State Convention is fast approaching. We now have session tickets for trial for Horsham so we will see how they go - as to whether to continue them for future conventions. The AGM will be held in Horsham so if you would like to be part of the Committee please complete a nomination form. It is also great to see a new advertiser in the sav advertising Cruisin' Country. Leanne is a dancer from NSW and has her own travel agency, and she can also book your next holiday - just give her a ring. Not a lot more to report now but enjoy dancing. Mark Kelly President VSDA Do you know a member who could be cheered up or encouraged by receiving an appropriate card? If so, please contact the V.S.D.A. Friendship Officer, Mary Beerens, on (03) via friendship@vsda.org.au Squares Around Victoria - February

4 Victorian Callers Association LY1R _~jj Round Dance Association of Victoria " HAPPY NEW YEAR! We do hope you had a wonderful Christmas / holiday break and as the various clubs start to resume we now can all look forward to another wonderful year of dancing, socializing and not to forget the great exercise we get along the way. The RDAV AGM was in November so our new committee, some new, some in the same positions, are starting to 'gear' up for We welcome Robyn Bousie as our new secretary and to Glenys Mallen as her assistant as minute secretary. On behalf of the RDAV I wish to express our sincere condolences to Beryl Harcourt & family at the passing of Mike Harcourt in December. Mike was a very keen round dancer, a wonderful teacher and active on many of our committees over the years. Our 1 st Social dance is coming up on the 10 th of February for Valentines Day at Pietro Rd. All levels and many rhythms of dancing to choose from, so we do hope to see some round dancers join in a most pleasurable evening of dancing. We look forward also to the combined effort of all three associations presenting the 49th State Convention in Horsham in March. Session tickets are being trialled, so if you can't make it for the whole weekend perhaps join us for some of it. For more information on Round Dancing please contact RDAV Secretary, Robyn Bousie, on or myself on Also visit our website Coral Wegmann RDAV President 2017/18 2 Squares Around Victoria - February 2018

5 2018 State Convention It's not long now until the Convention... Have you registered yet? At dances like the Convention, it is always a case of "the more, the merrier!" So please consider coming along & joining in the fun of a weekend of Dancing. The V.S.D.A. is offering Day tickets & Session tickets this year, as well as the usual Weekend ticket. Registration forms are available from: V.S.D.A. website ( or by contacting the Registrations Officer: Rachel Dugdale on (03) registrations@vsda.org.au Squares Around Victoria - February

6 DATES TO REMEMBER FEB 2018 Thu 1 Essendon Resumes Thu 1 SCA Resumes Thu 1 Allabout Squares Resumes Fri 2 SCP Resumes Fir 2 Pine City Twirlers Resumes Sat 3 Chemistry Sets Resumes Sat 3 Kaleidoscope Resumes Sat 3 Jaybee Square Who Family & Friends l\jight Sun 4 Token Squares 20 th Birthday Sun 4 Stradbroke Valentine's Day - Wear Red &White Tue 6 Golden Squares Resumes Tue 6 Whitehorse Resumes Tue 6 Jaybee Square Who New Learners - 7-8pm Wed 7 Crossroads Resumes Wed 7 Burra Squares Bring a Friend or Family Night Thu 8 Activ-ates Resumes Sat 10 R.D.A.V. "Valentine's Day" Social Dance Tue 13 Dromana "Valentine's Day" Eve Special Tue 13 Spinning Wheel Rds Resumes Tue 13 Jaybee Square Who Shrove Tues/Valentine's Day Wed 14 Burra Squares Valentine's Day & Pancake Day Wed 14 Crossroads Valentine's Day Dance Sat 17 Chemistry Sets Guest Caller - Adrian Weise Wed 21 Crossroads Ice Cream Night Sat 24 Sunnyside Squares 61 st Birthday 4 Squares Around Victoria - February 2018

7 DATES TO REMEMBER (cont.) MAR 2018 Thu 1 SCA 20th Birthday Fri - Mon 9-12 V.S.D.A. 49 th STATE CONVENTION Sat 10 Chemistry Sets Club Closed Tue 13 Jaybee Square Who St. Patrick's Day Wed 14 Crossroads Closed Wed 14 Burra Squares St Patrick's Day Thu 15 SCA Closed Fri 16 SCP Guest Caller - Janice Alexander Sat 17 Hastings St Patrick's Day Special Mon 19 Harelquin Rounds 7th Birthday Tue 20 Jaybee Square Who AGM - Free entry for Members Wed 21 Burra Squares Beginners start Fri - Sun Allabout Squares 10 th Birthday Wed 28 Burra Squares Easter Bonnet Night Wed 28 Crossroads Death by Chocolate Thu 29 SCA Closed - Easter Fri 30 SCA Closed - Easter ON-WEEKLY CLUB DATES Club Feb 2018 Mar 2018 Apr 2018 Kaleidoscope 3, ,21 Stradbroke Squares 4,18 4,18 1, 15,29 Southern Cross Plus 2,16 2,16 13 Sunnyside Rounds 4,18 4, Squares Around Victoria - February

8 ROYAL CHILDRErts HOSPITAL FUNDRAISER SQUARE DANCE 2018 WHEN: 24th March) 2018 TIME: 4pm - 12am All donations go directly to the Royal Children's Hospital Dinnerwill be served at 6:00pm (Subject to Delivery) WHERE: Deer Park Com m unity Hall 50 Stati on Hd Deer Park (M el Hef: 25 E9) COST: $15 Single S35 Family ENQUIRIES: Ral ph - (03) Dianne that this event is for. the children so your support will mean. l'"""--~ 6 Squares Around Victoria - February 2018

9 ACEY SQUARES Naracoorte, SA 5271 Club News Contacts: Chris & Alan Hall A CT/V-ATES Frankston, Vic 3910 Caller: Paula Wright Paula & Wes are looking forward to getting back into the swing of club this month. It will be quite a change to be in the air-conditioned hall, after roasting at the beach at Rosebud this January. If you know anyone interested in learning, we have classes starting now on Thursday nights, 7-8pm. Please ring Paula & let her know. Love to see you all.... come for visit any old time! ALLABOUT SQUARES Mt Gambier, SA 5290 Caller: Andrea Braun A very happy New Year to all! Hope everyone had a safe Christmas and New Year and had a chance to recharge their batteries. Not long until club resumes on 1 st February which looks like will be a large group in attendance! Our heartfelt condolences to Stuart & Bernadette on the recent loss of Stuart's brother and his partner in a tragic accident in WA. Also, extremely sorry to hear of the passing of Brad, Joyce and Tony who will all be sadly missed. Our condolences to all families. Plans are well underway for our upcoming birthday, please refer to ad with all relevant information, hope you can join us for this exciting week-end. The Two Amigos Squares Around Victoria - February

10 BURRA SQUARES Macleod, Vic 3085 Club News Caller: Neil Wynn All of Surra Squares is deeply shocked and saddened with the news of the passing of Brad Stringer. Brad was a very talented young man who loved his dancing. He will be sadly missed. Condolences go out to all his family and friends. On a lighter note our New Year's Eve dance was well attended and a most enjoyable evening, with various dance styles. Social events and theme nights have now been planned for the coming months. At the time of writing we are looking forward to another great year of fun and dancing after a good break to recharge the batteries. Look forward to seeing you on the dance floor very soon. KOOKA CHEMISTRY SETS Deer Park, Vic 3023 Caller: Ralph Weise Co-Caller & Cuer: Adrian Weise Some of us went along to help celebrate the 25 th and final dance of Dosados and Two Steps at JB's hall. We had a fabulous night of dancing, congratulations to Pat and Mike for keeping this function going for those many years. We wish Geoff, Margaret and Alison the very best as they battle some health issues. A group of us also went along to a night of plus with Mike and Howard and had a very enjoyable night of dancing, thank you guys. The night went very smoothly. The state convention is approaching fast, looking forward to it. That's all for this month. The Chemist CROSSROAD SQUARES Werribee, Vic 3030 Caller: Howard Cockburn No club dances for us in January but many of us enjoyed a great night of dancing at "An Evening of Plus" with Mike & Howard. The weather was kind to us on the night but we were still grateful for the air conditioning to start the nig ht off. Love will be in the air on 14th February when we have our Valentine's Day dance and the next week (21 Feb) we will be enjoying our ever popular ice cream night. Hope to see you on the dance floor somewhere soon. 8 Squares Around Victoria - February 2018

11 HAPPY 61st BIRTHDAY SUNNYSIDE (i) Ella Whyte will celebrate 61 years of squ are dan cing on Saturday 24th February 2018 at Pietro Rd. Heatherton Come and Join in the celebrations with visiting Callers & Cuers Rounds 7.00pm pm 7.30 Sherries & nibbles Mainstream & Rounds Irom 8.00pm Supper to follow (Please bring a plate to share).. $8.00 admission Enquiries: Ella Whyte I A I"ajout Squares Would like to invite you to our 10th Birthday Fri 23 March pm Dancing Sat 24 March 12.00pm Lunch (Own Cost) I Entertainment I Dancing Sat 24 March 7.00pm Dancing & ita Taste of the Coonawarra ll Featuring Mike Davey and Visiting Callers ~MiI Lei Hall, Sherwin Rd, Mil Lei, Mount Gambier SA Cost: Fri - Sat - WJE - $30 $10 (Dance only) $20 (Dances & Taste of the Coonawarra) (Adults) I $20 (Students) Please contact: A ndrea Braun to register, payment accepted at door andrea_soutter@hotmail.com Ph: Squares Around Victoria - February

12 EASTERN8'S Paynesville Vic, 3880 Club News Caller: Max Hodder Happy New Year to everyone. We hope you have enjoyed the Christmas/ New Year break and keeping coolon our hot days. Our club members met at the hall New Year's Eve for a bring your own tea. We danced until till 9pm then made our way to Paynesville foreshore to watch the fireworks at 9.30pm, a great display (the children's session). On returning to the hall, continued dancing until supper time finishing llpm to allow dancers to drive home before the midnight rush on the roads from Paynesville. Mid Feb most of Eastern 8's dancers and some friends travel to Marlo for a fun social get together for four days. A special time for us all with lots of fun and friendship. Max Hodder is celebrating his 80th birthday Feb 23 rd We all wish him all our very best wishes on this special occasion. Max has been square dancing for 40 years, and teaches and encourages all our dancers. Keep cool. ESSENDON SQUARE DANCE CLUB Maribynong, Vic 3032 Hosts: John & Ruth Humphrey Caller: Peter Humphries Hello from Essendon. Not a lot to report for this issue as we are still on our summer break, but not for much longer and then we are all back into it again for another year. A group of us from the club made up a table at Burra's New Years eve dance and had a great time, a really good night. Congratulations to Neil and Jean and their club members for a really good effort, well done. Over the next few weeks we will begin our advertising for new people, hopefully it will be worth the effort. Our first night for beginners will be on Thursday the 1 st of March. Until the next time, happy dancing GOLDEN SQUARES Narre Warren, Vic 3805 Caller: Graham Jameson Caller: Charmaine Jameson Squares Around Victoria - February 2018

13 HARLEQUIN ROUNDS Heatherton, Vic 3202 Club News Cuer & Teachers: Coral & Barry Wegmann Happy New Year to everybody! We had a wonderful night with a joint SUNNYSIDE/ HARLEQUIN Breakup on Saturday 16 th December. Great dancing, good food and lots of socializing. Thank you to everybody who came to share in the fun. Harlequin Rounds commenced back on the 1 5th of January for Our beginners returned at their regular 6.30pm slot and much to their surprise had not forgotten that much. Congratulations to all our beginners for their dedication and perseverance. We are very proud of you. The 12th of February will be a special night where the groups will integrate into one from pm. The RDAV are running their pt Social dance for the year on the 10th of February at Pietro Rd. The theme is Valentine's Day so if you can come along wear something RED and bring a BYO ~icnic for tea we, would love to see you. Harlequin's 7t Birthday will be on the 19 th March this year. This is earlier than usual as Coral will be in USA for all of April on babysitting duties. Ella & Barry will still be conducting the club as usual for the 6 weeks Coral will be away. Our deepest sympathy to Beryl Harcourt and family at the passing of Mike in December. A wonderful round dancer and such a gentleman. For information on round dance events please check out the RDAV website or call Coral Till next time, see you Round JA YBEE SQUARE WHEELERS Notting Hill, Vic 3168 Caller: Mike Davey Caller: Laurina Collyer Cuer: Pat Saunder The year started on a high note for Jaybees when Janice, Des and the Whitehorse dancers paid us their annual visit. The committee provided wine and cheese, which was much appreciated and provided time for Jaybee and Whitehorse dancers to catch up with each other. Thankfully, the weather was kind to us, so dancing was comfortable. Laurina Collyer has put together a marvellous video on Facebook to encourage people to join our new classes, which being the first Tuesday in February, from 7pm onwards. We are looking forward to our Family and Friends night, on Saturday 3 rd February. This is a perfect opportunity to bring new people into our activity. Our commiserations to Colin Collyer, who injured himself while on holiday and is currently languishing in hospital in Bordertown. We hope you come home soon, Colin. KALEIDOSCOPE Heath mont, Vic 3135 Caller: Janice Alexander Squares Around Victoria - February

14 2019 VSDA 1I~ILE8TONE ' EVENT UPDATE! 81h, ~ Mardi. 201'9 G'day folks foi:' those of you attending' this year's state convention, to be held in II oi'sha Ill, keep yow' eyes peeled for repr.esentatives for. the lililestone to hit OUl' square danci~lg ~oinlnuiliry in 2019! VALES Condolences go out to many in the Square Dance community this month. Our thoughts are with you all, and also with the families. VALE - JOYCE RICHARDS We are saddened to hear of the passing of Joyce Richards. Joyce was a member of Westgate Dancers for many years. Always had a smile on her face, and always singing. She will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with Robert & family. - Neil & Jean Wynn VVith heartfelt Sympathy VALE - BRAD STRINGER All at Burra Squares are saddened by the passing of Brad. He was a very likeable, and a very talented young man, taken too soon. He will be sadly missed by us all. Our thoughts are with his family. Neil, Jean and all his friends at Burra Squares VALE - INA VERHOEF Sympathy to Andrew Verhoef, Monique Lowry & Marianne Verhoef on the passing of their mother.... Taken too soon. Our thoughts are with you & your family. 12 Squares Around Victoria - February 2018

15 KINTYRE DANCE CLUB Nunawading, Vic 3131 Club News Cuer: Carol Simondson KINTYRE will have recommenced dancing for the year 2018 by the time you are reading this. Welcome to the new dancers and welcome back to those who shared the love of round dancing in I plan again on introducing some of the new and interesting dances that have just been released together with some of the favourites the dancers enjoy. If I can answer any questions please give me a call CAS MIKE'S PLUS Caller: Mike Davey Glen Waverley, Vic 3150 Our first night back and the temperature was in the high 30's all day. Lorraine and Mike went armed with card games, on the assumption that no one would be crazy enough to want to dance in an un-airconditioned hall for two hours! How wrong we were! Soon the dancers were rolling in and we ended up with two squares for the night. Not a bad start to the year! Many thanks to our dancers for joining us for the night. We are starting a new Plus beginners' class on Thursday nights from 7pm at our Bogong Avenue Hall, so please contact Mike if you want to join us to learn or improve your Plus skills. Congratulations to Mike and Howard for a fantastic night of Plus on Saturday. They work so well together and created such a great atmosphere that no one wanted to go home. MORNING TON PENISULA SID Mornington Peninsula, Vic Caller: Jaden Frigo Our Christmas dances were all successful, nothing better than a night of festive songs followed by supper! Good crowds at all with our Peninsula dancers all supporting the other groups. Sadly we saw very few visitors from outside the clubs this year. We have now resumed for 2018 and once again enjoying some great dancing. New learners start in February so looking forward to another class of at least hopefully! We have a number of special dances happening early in the year - hop onto our website ( for more information. Our next major weekend is our Australiana Spectacular in April (see ad in previous editions). Registrations are well down at this stage - very, very few Victorians (outside of our clubs) registered yet. If weekend registrations don't pick up then we'll no longer be able to offer special weekends. Be sure to register ASAP! Squares Around Victoria - February

16 Club News PHILIP ISLAND SQUARES Caller: Graham Jameson Our club starts dancing again on 8 th February but many of our dancers plus callers gathered in early January to attend a memorial service for Stuart Farmer who passed away just before Christmas. Stuart and Joan were valued members of Island 8's for many years and then Phillip Island Squares until they retired from dancing a few years ago. Our condolences to Joan and her family. If you're having a summer break on Phillip Island you'd be very welcome to come and dance with us. CC PINE CITY TWIRLERS Mount Gambier, SA 5290 Contact: Heather Telford January has been a quiet month for the club. The only dancing was a wellreceived demonstration dance at the local farmers market. Two social events were attended by about 20 members at each. One was a dinner at a local hotel and a BBQ / Fishing afternoon at Donovan's. David Thomas had everyone excited when he hooked on to a good mulloway but turned out to be just under size. During the month, we were all saddened to hear of the death of the father of one of our members and the death of a brother of another member. Dancing starts in earnest in the 2 nd of February. We are hoping that the work we have done will attract some new members to start off in the basic classes. As, in the case of previous years, there will be no cost for the dancing for the first month or so. SOUTHERN CROSS PLUS & A Albert Park, Vic 3206 Caller: Howard Cockburn Although we did not reopen until February, in January a number of dancers enjoyed some special events including the final Dosados and Two Steps. Congratulations to Pat and Mike who ran this event for 25 years. The Evening of Plus with Mike & Howard was also well attended and was a great night and a perfect way to start off the year of Plus. Can you believe that on 1 st March SCA will celebrate its 20 th birthday. If you are an Ai dancer we would love to welcome you along to help us celebrate this milestone. Cheerio till next time. 14 Squares Around Victoria - February 2018

17 JAIl)EE S Q UARE,\rI-IEEl-<ERS 3-trIll BmrHDAY Featuring Mike Davey, Laurina Collyer, Pat Satmdeland visiting Callers and CUffS Mulgrave Community Centre 355 Wellington Road, Mulgrave PLUSjMAINSIXEAM pm Tea Bre~ pm (D:mcers please bjing a pl.7te to shtln:) ROlJNDS MAINSTRE..'\M pm 6A5 onwards Admission: AFTER.,\OOX S10, E\'E. Y[~G 810, ALL DAY S15 Jmllors: 18 years and lulder H.71f Pdce. Families: 325 p er session All Day Squares Around Victoria The "SAV" is published 10 times a year & aims to keep dancers up-to-date with news and events on Square Dancing in Victoria. For further information, please contact the Membership Officer, Cindy Wight (details inside front cover). Squares Around Victoria - February

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19 Club News SPINNING WHEEL DANCE GROUP Cuer: Carol Simondson Wyndham Vale, Vic 3024 SPINNING WHEEL commences 2018 with a seven week program of various rhythms commencing on 13 th February. We look forward to again sharing some fun and laughter as we dance away the afternoon. Please call Carol for details and remember - YOU are welcome. CAS STRADBROKESQUARES & ROSEDALE ROUNDS Rosedale, Vic 3847 Contact: Suzie & John Caller: Janet Cook We have had a great start for Both January dances have been well attended and lots of fun. IT was lovely to have Jayden join us for the first dance of the year. Nice to see Michael back on the floor dancing again and not forgotten anything (despite his expectations). Colin still dancing but with his hand in a support strap. Also Susie on the mend after her operation. Hexagons dancing is progressing well and we are adding more movements to our repertoire. Each move starts a little confusing but we are getting a lot better at quickly picking them up and the joy when it all works is so good to see. Several of the ladies picked up some skirts, tops and petticoats that were brought to the club by Wally and Colleen on behalf of a past member. I am sure some of the ladies wardrobes must be getting full! Currently we are working on a theme for our birthday in July but for now it remains a secret. Our first dance in Feb will be a special Valentines theme - so wear red and white! SUNNYSIDE LODGE Heatherton, Vic 3202 Cuer: Ella Whyte We welcomed in the new year on New Year's Day with a special day of indoor games. The curling competition was most entertaining and the men triumphed in the end. The indoor bowls was well received. It was friendly social day with a lovely lunch shared by all. Our 61 st Birthday is coming up in February (see advertisement in this magazine). We welcome callers, cuers and dancers to join us on this special night. Squares Around Victoria - February

20 SUNNYSIDE ROUNDS Heatherton, Vic 3202 Club News Cuer: Ella Whyte Sunnyside will be celebrating their 60 th Birthday on Sunday the 6 th of May. This will be a special day with all levels of rounds and many rhythms programmed, finishing up with a party tea. All are welcome to come and join us. We are saddened at the passing of Mike Harcourt recently. Beryl and Mike danced with us for a number of years and we have lovely memories of the good times we all shared together. Our deepest sympathy do go to Beryl and family on this sad occasion from Ella and dancers. TOKEN SQUARES Deer Park Vic 3023 Hosts: Barry Pam Dave & Pauline Hi everybody. Well here we are into another brand new year so Happy New Year all, and may it be another one of fun and dancing. The Club's 20th Birthday will be over by the time this report comes out, so more about that next issue, and also a happy birthday to all our dancers celebrating theirs Jan/Feb. That's all for now, so remember a hearty welcome awaits you when you visit us. Daylight. WHITEHORSE Nunawading 3131 Caller: Janice Alexander WODONGA SQUARE DANCE CLUB Wodonga 2640 Host: Jacques Gamier Squares Around Victoria - February 2018

21 The V.S.D.A. A.G.M. VVill be held on IVIARC H 11 tlt. 201 a At 1:t"1ie Horsh.a1Tl College H.all Dimbool.a Ro.ad (VVestern Highvv.ay) Horsh.am, Vi cto ri.a Fi II in.a nom i n.ati on 1"orm, j oi n 1:t"1i e Corn m ittee.and help sh.ape Squ.are D.ancing in Victori.a over 1:t"1ie corning ye.ars.. SCl~RE D~NCIN<3 NEEDS ccu"" Applications are invited to fill the position of RETURNING OFFICER In accordance with the V.S.D.A. Inc. Model Rules, Nominations for the position of Returning Officer for the V.S.D.A. Annual General Meeting are now called for submission. If you are interested in fulfilling this role, please send your expression of interest to: The Secretary Victorian Square Dancing Association PO Box 8075, Croydon, Vic, 3136 This task requires you to Chair the Elections at the A.G.M. Squares Around Victoria - February

22 The Victorian Square Dancing Association Inc. REG A F ( ABN S17 P.O. Box 8075, CROYDON, Victoria, 3136 Nomination Forn, A.G.M. to the V.S.D.A. Committee or Sub Committee I,..... (Member Number: ) wish to be considered as a candidate for the following position on the V.S.D.A. Committee to be elected at the 2018 A.G.M., 1. President 2. Vice President 3. Secretary 4. Treasurer 5. General Committee Member I understand that any position on the General Committee (Positions 1-14) is only for 12 months from the 2018 A.G.M. until the 2019 A.G.M, and that meetings are held monthly on the 1" Monday of each Month (except January) and that any position on a Sub-Committee may be for an extended period ending 2 months after the function and I may nominate for more than one position on this form. I also state that I am/will be a V.S.D.A. member at the time of nomination and for the duration of my appointment and agree to abide by the rules ofthe V.S.D.A. I herewith sign with my agreementto the above / below nomination. Phone: Mobile: Signed: _._ _._ _ Nominated by Member No: Name: Signed: (Please print Name clearly) Seconded by Member No:..... Name: Signed: (Please print Name clearly) Ej The following positions are open to All VSDA MEMBERS and not just those on the General Committee elected above; Positions 6-14 are elected by the General Committee above at the first General meeting in April. 6. Membership Officer 11. Youth Delegate 7. Webmaster 12.! S.A.V. Editor 8. Promotions Officer 13, Friendship Officer 9. Facebook Coordinator 14. Aust. Review - Vic Contact 10. Archives Officer V.S.D.A. FUNCTION SUB COMMITTEES (selectthe function and position you would like to fill - IE StatE Convention, Decorations) D State Convention D August Dance D November Dance Chairman / Convenor Venue Manager Publicity Officer AGM Nomination Form - ver20j8=.d=o""c=x _ Secretary First Aid Catering Officer Decorations i Registrations Officer I Creche Coordinator 20 Squares Around Victoria - February 2018

23 Q.42: Do you regularly attend the November Dance? 41% Yes 55% No 4% No Response Part 8 - Results of the Q.43: What levels of Square Dancing should be included at the November Dance? Yes No Basic Mainstream 63 0 Plus 54 3 Advanced Advanced Challenge Q.44: What levels of Round Dancing should be included at the November Dance? YES YES as Pre between NO Rounds Squares Phase 2 & Phase 3 & Phase 4 & Phase 5 & Phase 6 & Q.4S: Would you support the use of Trainee Callers at the November Dance? 68% Yes 24% No 8% No Response Q.46: Do you enjoy Callers performing Duets at the November Dance? 89% Yes 1% No 10% No Response Squares Around Victoria - February

24 V.S.D.A 2016 Survey Q.47: What do you think about the cost to attend the November Dance when compared to other entertainment options (Movies, Concerts, Sport, Other Dance Forms etc... )? 32% Too High 54% About Right 1% Too Low 13% No Response Q.48: What is your preferred night for the November Dance? 23% Friday Night 61% Saturday Night 16% No Response Q.49: What is your preferred Start Time for the November Dance? Indicate your preferred Start time for "Dancing" - keep in mind we normally start with Pre Rounds then Squares. PM Start Time 8% 3% 1% 0% 3% 4% 31% 31% 6% Q.SO: What is your preferred Finish Time for the November Dance? 10.00pm 10.30pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.00am Finish Time 8% 21% 35% 15% 7% Q.S1: What is your preferred location for the November Dance? 1% Northem Metro 15% Eastern Metro 6% Southem Metro 4% Western Metro 56% Alternating Between The Above Locations 18% No Response 22 Squares Around Victoria - February 2018

25 AUSTRALIANA DANCERS Caller: Jaden Frigo Mornington, Vic 3931 Monday - Currawong Hall, 17 Currawong St, Mornington Weekly pm Learners, 8.00pm Mainstream HARLEQUIN ROUNDS Cuer: Coral Wegmann Heatherton, Vic 3202 Monday - 69 Pietro Road, Heatherton, (Me/ways 78 G 11). Weekly pm Workshops/Beginners (By appointment) Enquiries welcome pm Easy Level Rounds, Phase II - IV PINE CITY TWIRLERS Contact: Heather Telford Mt. Gambier, SA 5290 Monday - Anglican Hall, Bay Road, Mount Gambier Weekly pm Mainstream AUSTRALIANA DANCERS Caller: Jaden Frigo Hastings, Vic Tuesday - Hastings Community Hub, 1973 Frankston/Flinders Rd, Hastings Weekly - 1 O.OOam to 12.00pm Mainstream AUSTRALIANA DANCERS Caller: Jaden Frigo Dromana, Vic 3936 Tuesday - Dromana Community Hall, Hodgkinson St, Dromana Weekly pm to 9.30pm Mainstream & Rounds GOLDEN SQUARES Caller: Graham Jameson Narre Warren, Vic 3805 Caller: Charmaine Jameson Tuesday - Narre Warren Learning Centre, Malcolm Court, Narre Warren. Weekly pm Mainstream, DPP JA YBEE SQUARE WHEELERS Notting Hill, Vic 3168 Caller: Mike Davey Caller: Laurina Collyer Cuer: Pat Saunder Tuesday - Notting Hill Hall, 386 Ferntree Gully Rd. (Me/ways 70 H8) Weekly pm Mainstream, R & P Bracket THE GEELONG CLUB DANCERS Caller: Darren Taylor Geelong, Vic 3220 Tuesday - Girl Guide Hall, 33 Myer Street, Geelong. (Me/ways Ref 401 :E5) Weekly - Mainstream, Plus & Rounds 8.00pm to 10.30pm, DPP Cost: $10:00 Per Dancer SPINNING WHEEL DANCE GROUP Cuer: Carol Simondson Wyndham Vale, Vic 3024 Tuesday - IRAMOO Community Centre, 84 Honour Ave, Wyndham Vale. Weekly - Rounds Ph II - III to 2.30pm Beginner's Class, 2.30 to 3.30pm Dancing Squares Around Victoria - February

26 TOKEN SQUARES Hosts: Barry, Pam, Dave & Pauline Deer Park, Vic 3023 Tuesday - Sarsella Park Hall, Station Rd., Deer Park (Me/ways Ref. 48 E9/10) Weekly - Mainstream 10.30am, DPP WH/TEHORSE Caller: Janice Alexander Nunawading, Vic 3131 Tuesday - Jaycees Hall, Silver Grove, Nunawading. (opposite Tennis Courts) Weekly pm Plus, 8.00pm Mainstream, DPP AUSTRAL/ANA DANCERS Caller: Jaden Frigo Somerville, Vic 3912 Wednesday - Somerville Seniors Hall, 21 Blacks Camp Rd, Somerville Weekly pm Plus & A2 (continuous) T/C, Cold Water BURRA SQUARES Caller: Neil Wynn Macleod, Vic 3085 Wednesday - Ivanhoe Diamond Valley Centre, 88 McNamara Street, Macleod. (Me/.20A9) Weekly pm Mainstream. DPP. CROSSROAD SQUARES Caller: Howard Cockburn Werribee, Vic 3030 Wednesday - Senior Citizens Hall, Synnot Street, Werribee Weekly pm Mainstream & Plus, Finish Time 10.00pm, DPP. ACTlV-ATES Caller: Paula Wright Frankston, Vic 3910 Thursday - Church of Christ, 130 Cranbourne Road, Frankston. (Me/ways: 102.H3) Weekly pm Beginners, 8.00pm Mainstream, T/C provided. ALLABOUT SQUARES Caller: Andrea Braun Mt Gambier, SA 5290 Thursday - Mt Gambier - Please contact Andrea prior to dance for venue details. Weekly pm Beginners & Mainstream. AUSTRAL/ANA DANCERS Caller: Jaden Frigo Balnarring, Vic Thursday - Balnarring Community Hall, 3041 Frankston/Flinders Rd, Balnarring Weekly pm Mainstreamto 7.30pm learners & Mainstream 24 Squares Around Victoria - February 2018

27 ESSENDON SQUARE DANCE CLUB Maribyrnong Vic 3032 Caller: Peter Humphries Thursday - Community Centre, Randall St, Maribyrnong (Me/ways 28 A7) Weekly pm Teaching Plus, 8.00pm Mainstream & Plus, DPP Hosts: John & Ruth Humphrey MIKE'SPLUS Caller: Mike Davey Glen Waverley, Vic 3150 Thursday - Girl Guide Hall, Bogong Avenue, Glen Waverley Weekly pm Plus EASTERNB's Caller: Max Hodder Paynesville, Vic 3880 Thursday - Uniting Church hall, cnr King St. & Langford Pde. Weekly pm Basic, Mainstream. TIC provided. PHILLIP ISLAND SQUARES Caller: Graham Jameson Bass, Vic 3991 Thursday - Bass Valley Community Centre, Bass School Road, Bass Weekly pm Mainstream SOUTHERN CROSS A Caller: Howard Cockburn Albert Park, Vic 3206 Thursday - St Silas Anglican Church Hall, Cnr Bridport & Ferrars Sts, Albert Park Weekly pm A Level SUNNYSIDE LODGE ROUNDS Cuer: Ella Whyte Heatherton, Vic 3202 Thursday - 69 Pietro Rd, Heatherton (Me/ways 78 G11) Weekly - Rounds Ph III to V. CLUB DIARY - FRIDAY ACEY SQUARES Contact: Chris & Alan Hall Naracoorte, SA 5271 Friday - Lutheran Church Hall, Megary Cres. Weekly pm Mainstream EARL Y BIRDS Caller: Jaden Frigo Mornington, Vic 3931 Friday - Mornington Seniors Centre, Flinders Drive, Mornington Weekly am Mainstream 1 O.30am to 12.30pm Learners & Mainstream PINE CITY TWIRLERS Contact: Heather Telford Mt Gambier, SA 5290 Friday - Anglican Hall, Bay Rd, Mt Gambier Weekly pm Mainstream WANTED!! TIC I would to love some more photos for the SAV... Please send to sav.editor@gmail.com Squares Around Victoria - February

28 LUB DIARY - FRIDAY SOUTHERN CROSS PLUS Caller: Howard Cockburn Albert Park, Vic 3206 Friday - Senior Citizens Hall, Ferrars Place, Albert Park Fortnightly pm Plus WODONGA SQUARE DANCE CLUB Host: Jacques Garnier Wodonga, Vic 3690 Friday - Wodonga Senior Citizens Hall, 15 Havelock St, Wodonga Weekly pm pm Basic & Mainstream LUB DIARY - SATURDAY AUSTRALIANA DANCERS Caller: Jaden Frigo Mornington, Vic 3931 Saturday - Currawong Hall, 17 Currawong St, Mornington Weekly pm - 4,30pm Rounds - Ph II & III CHEMISTRY SETS Caller: Ralph Weise Deer Park, Vic 3023 Co-Caller & Cuer: Adrian Weise Saturday - Deer Park Hall, 50 Station Rd, Deer Park Weekly pm, Mainstream & Rounds, TIC provided, DPP KALEIDOSCOPE Caller: Janice Alexander Heathmont, Vic 3135 Saturday - Heathmont Uniting Church, 89 Canterbury Rd, Heathmont (opp. Allen's Rd) 1 st & 3rd pm Mainstream, 5th pm Plus T&C provided, DPP (Mel 78 G11) SUNNYSIDE LODGE Cuer: Ella Whyte Heatherton, Vic 3202 Saturday - 69 Pietro Rd., Heatherton (Me/ways 78 G11) Weekly pm Rounds, 8.00pm pm Mainstream - Supper, TIC provided, DPP MEMBER'S ADVERTS MEMBERS FREE 3-LINE ADVERT All Members are entitled to one FREE 3-line advert per calendar year. Please contact the Editor if you wish to make use of this offer. This space could be yours! 26 Squares Around Victoria - February 2018

29 AUSTRALIANA DANCERS Caller: Jaden Frigo Somerville, Vic 3912 Sunday - Somerville Seniors Hall, 21 Blacks Camp Rd., Somerville Weekly pm Plus, 6.00pm pm Mainstream, Rounds & Plus TIC, Cold Water provided KINTYRE DANCE CLUB Cuer: Carol Simondson Ferntree Gully, Vic 3156 Sunday - Dance Studio 6, 1829 Ferntree Gully Rd, Ferntree Gully 2nd & 4th - Rounds Ph II - V. 1.20pm to 2.45pm Beginner, 2.45pm to 4.30pm Intermed. STRADBROKESQUARES & ROSEDALE ROUNDS Rosedale, Vic 3850 Caller: Janet Cook Contact: Susie & John Sunday - Rosedale Woolshed on Longfield Property, Princess Hwy Fortnightly km West of Rosedale, Reference Co-ordinates S E Oam pm Mainstream (usually including some Hexagons) & fun Rounds pm pm Teaching Rounds (Ph II) TIC B & MS, Please bring a plate of lunch to share. SUNNYSIDE LODGE ROUNDS Cuer: Ella Whyte Heatherton, Vic 3202 Sunday - 1 st & 3rd - 69 Pietro Rd, Heatherton (Me/ways 78 G11) Fortnightly pm pm Revision Rounds Workshop Phase 111+ to Phase IV pm pm General Dancing, followed by tea. Do you know a member who could be cheered up or encouraged by receiving an appropriate card? If so, please contact the V.S.D.A. Friendship Officer, Mary Beerens, on (03) via friendship@vsda.org.au IMPORTANT While every care has been taken in preparing the event 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 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, unpublished to the writer.. ADVERTISING RESPONSIBILITY Please check your advertisement on the first insertion and bring any errors to the attention of the SAV editor. While every effort is to avoid errors is made, we can not be responsible for any errors beyond the first insertion if you fail to bring it to our attention. No allowances can be made for errors not materially affecting to effectiveness of the advertisement. The positioning of any advertisement can not and will not be guaranteed. We reserve the right to restrict or revise any advertisement we deem objectionable, unsuitable or offensive. In the event an advertisement is omitted from publication, we assume no liability for such omission. Squares Around Victoria - February

30 The "Squares Around Victoria" magazine will still be available in a print copy for the foreseeable future. It is the National magazine, "The Australian Square Dance Review" that is now only available in an electronic version. To register your on the mailing list, please go to the following webpage - SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DIARY The South Australian Square Dance Society Inc. - President: Anne Tulloch Monday Friday FINDON: Adelaide Outlaws Mainstream COLLINSWOOD: T&TRounds Rounds PII-V Graham Elliott Thelma McCue MT GAMBIER: Pine City Twirlers Mainstream MAGILL: Wild Frontier Mainstream Heather Telford (Records) Jeff Seidel Tuesday PORT ELLIOT: Paddle Steamers L/ Mainstream MAGILL: Kannel/a Squares A Level/Plus Guest callers & CDs Jeff Seidel Penny Collingwood PT NOARLUNGA: Sunset Twirlers Mainstream MT GAMBIER: Pine City Twirlers Mainstream Les Tulloch Heather Telford (Records) KADINA: York Promenaders Mainstream NARACOORTE: Acey Squares Mainstream Peter Scott Chris & Alan Hall (Records) VICTOR HARBOUR: JVC Squares Mainstream SALISBURY: Scoot Back Squares Mainstream John Casey Ian Rutter Wednesday Saturday KILBURN: Adelaide Outlaws Plus MT GAMBIER: AI/about Squares Mainstream Graham Elliott (dosed 2nd Wednesdays) Andrea Braun STURT: Sunset Twirlers Rounds PII-V Sunday Les & Anne Tulloch COLLINSWOOD: T&TRounds Rounds PH-IV Thelma McCue This information is provided under the reciprocal agreement STURT: Sunset Twirlers Rounds Learners between relevant States. Les & Anne Tulloch TASMANIAN DIARY The Tasmanian Square Dance Society Inc. President Secretary Treasurer VP South VP North Heather McLaughlin! Maureen Gardiner Barry Chandler Kaye Chandler Fr~nk S\~ers ~?6g{JUn~l ThiS mformation 15 provided under me reciprocal agreement between relevant States Monday HOBART: Casino City Mainstream/Plus John Weatherburn (FortnIghtly) (03) Balamara St., Bellerive 7018 (Contact before attending) Wednesday NEWSTEAD: Launceston Mainstream/Plus Glenn MacLaren (03) Mob Di Ashton (03) Mob 04BB Heather Hall, Penquite Rd., Newstead Squares Around Victoria - February 2018

31 i A-Round the Square Dance Wear / $.; : Mobile Travel Expert American Blouses & Petticoats, Skirts, 1 $ ~ Stretch Belts, Men's Shirts, Bolos & Buckles. Da~~~ear ~ ~ ~ WE NOW HAVE A SEPARATE STUDIO - COME AND HAVE A LOOK! ~ ~ (PLEASE RING for AN APPOINTMENT.) ~ Ann Dugdale (03) IJ 14 Grayling Cres, Croydon, Victoria k fotosearch Advertising space available! Are you interested in advertising here? Or know someone who might be? Please contact the Editor (Ann) for further information. (03) or sav.editor@gmail.com

32 49tb Victorial) State (ol)vel)tiol) 9tb - 12tb Marcb, 2018 ";iooebiebal mimes" Download registration forms from or contact: Ann Dugdale - Co-Convenor 2018-registrations@vsda.org.au or Cindy Wight - Secretary stateconvention2018vsda.org.au Mob: