Caller Quotes Bill Haynes

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1 June/ July 2008 Volume XXVII, Number 3 THE PRESIDENT S MES- SAGE by John & Barbara Marshall Summer is almost here? The week of 5/19 I was attending a business conference in Las Vegas where the temperatures averaged 108 degrees during the day and about 105 degrees during the evening. Upon returning home the temperatures were much cooler. On Thursday we were hit with thunderstorms, power outages and a tornado hit Moreno Valley that turned over an 18-wheeler and several freight train cars. The weather for the Memorial weekend was also unusual with very cool temperatures for the holiday that is supposed to be the beginning of summer. As a contrast the dancing has been hot, hot, hot! In April with Bill Haynes and in May with Vic Ceder. As usual, they both called excellent dances. Bill taught us the meaning of the term LEFT. It was more than just using the left hand; the dancer was also sometimes required to do some role reversals while executing the calls. Vic did some very interesting a- symmetric sequences. As we all know, Vic is the a-symmetric king. I had one caller tell me that he once asked Vic how do you do that? I can t remember how Vic answered, but afterwards the caller still couldn t figure out how. The heat continues in June with Ross Howell calling. We are looking forward in seeing him again. Ross is also calling at AACE later in June and the Dream Festival in August. I was also told that Ross is the favorite callers caller. Barbara and I are making our plans for traveling to AACE this year in Milwaukee, WI. A great lineup of callers is scheduled for the event. Every caller at AACE has or will be calling for Trailblazers. We hope to see other Trailblazers there again this year. (Continued on page 3) June 6, 7, 8 July 4, 5, 6 Aug 1, 2, 3 Sep 5, 6, 7 Oct. 3, 4, 5 Oct. 31 Nov. 1, 2 Dec. 1, 2 & 3 Caller Quotes Bill Haynes Good thing that wasn t on video! I hear the air is different in San Diego. (After a call): You too Heidi. Smile, you re having fun. I m just trying to take the pressure off John. I m not calling fast, you re square is just too big! Just because I have a mike doesn t mean I m not human. (Continued on page 5) Coming Trailblazer Dances Friday C-3A Saturday A-2 Sunday 1st Session C-1, 2nd Session C-2 See the last page for Locations Ross Howell Dark Darryl Lipscomb Rob French/C J Smith Barry Clasper John Marshall Todd Fellegy

2 Page 2 TRAILBLAZER June Oct 24-26, 2008 Nov 9, 2008 SPECIAL EVENTS!! AACE Convention Milwaukee, WI See HELEN S BARN Bakersfield, CA C-2 w C-3A* tips Featuring: Ben Rubright Info: Mickey klingersmk@earthlink.net ATTENTION C-3A DANCERS C-3A dancers who have already completed learning all the 3A calls will soon have another opportunity to fine tune their skills at a one-day workshop with JOHN SYBALSKY, to be held at Mickey and Steve Klinger s home in Manhattan Beach on Saturday, November 9, The total price for the two sessions on Saturday is $20 per person. C-3B and C-4 Angels are, of course, welcome and encouraged to participate. Space is limited, so your check payable to Phantom Squares is needed to hold your spot. Mail to Ralph Simon at 6324 Bellaire Ave., North Hollywood, CA John s plan is to do two full workshops on Saturday. The hours for Saturday will be: 11:00 to 1:30 3:00 to 5:30. Any questions can be directed to Ralph and Sharon Simon at (818) Or Nick and Gail Boone at (818) TRAILBLAZER BOARD President John & Barbara Marshall 1st Vice President John & Carolyn Melstrom 2nd Vice President John & Peggy Martin 3rd Vice President Barbara Shimomura Secretary Nancy & Bruce Rosenblum Treasurer Robert & Vickie Morris A Square D Rep Jef Overbey STATEMENT OF POLICY TRAILBLAZER is published by Trailblazers Square Dance Club for the purpose of providing a means for dissemination square dance information to the Advanced and Challenge Community. The Editor and Publisher reserve the right to exercise their discretion in the acceptance, rejection or editing of any proffered information, listings or advertising based upon their determination of the best interest of square dancing. The opinions which may be expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Editor, Publisher or Trailblazers. Your views are encouraged. Any article herein may be reprinted with credits to TRAILBLAZER and the author. PUBLISHING DATA TRAILBLAZER is published six times a year: February, April, June, August, October and December. MAILING ADDRESS Address all correspondence to TRAILBLAZER Hilo Lane, Santa Ana, CA STAFF Editor/Publisher (acting) Marilyn & Bill DeBoynton (714) deboyntomz@corning.com Photographer Various, contributions welcomed. DANCE, CLASS & WORKSHOP LISTINGS No charge for listings. Regular dances will not be listed under special events. Call schedules will not be included in regular dance listings. However, if a schedule of callers is sent, we will include a listing on our website ADVERTISING Full Page (8 x 10) = $30 Half Page (8 x 5) = $20 Qtr. Page (3.75 x 5) = $10 Bus. Card (3 x 2) = $ 6.50 Advertising must be camera ready copy, black ink on white paper. Full page originals cannot be reduced to a half-page. REMITTANCE Make all checks for advertising or listings payable to TRAILBLAZER. Payment must accompany all orders for advertisements and listings.

3 Page 3 TRAILBLAZER (Continued from page 1) We normally would also schedule the Mid Summers Dream Festival held at the York Hotel in York, PA, but unfortunately due to a hotel snafu they had to schedule the event this year on the August TB weekend. For 2009 they also had to schedule for the August TB weekend, because of IPAC. Some of the callers scheduled for the Dream festival also call at IPAC. In 2010 they will be back to the regular July weekend and will not conflict with TB. There are several tape and workshop groups out there working on improving the dancer s skills. A lot of the material used for these groups are recorded from live club dances. Unfortunately, quite a few of the dancers are not attending the Trailblazer, Pace, Phantoms or Magic Squares to dance to a real live caller at floor speed. Dancing to a live caller is different because you can t stop the tip and start over. Usually if the floor is having difficulty completing the tip, the caller will sometimes go back and show folks where the problem(s) exist. Most clubs are struggling to stay afloat due to decreased attendance. We all need to support the club dances, if we want our level of the activity to continue. Trailblazers is making an attempt to increase the attendance and lowering the expenses by changing the TB dance format to a 2 day 4 sessions A2 through C3A weekend. The plan is to eliminate all of the star tips with the exception of the last tip at the 2 nd session of each day. This was a suggestion from the callers who feel the other star tips interrupt the flow of the session. The dancer surveys are being looked at very seriously and we hope to reach a decision at the next board meeting (Sunday, June 8, 2008). Whatever the outcome, nothing will be changed until Your feedback has been very valuable as have been the comments commending the club for using the survey method rather than just making an executive decision about the changes. On Saturday June 7, 2008 the TB Board Members will be installed for the next fiscal year. All board members have agreed to continue in their present positions with the exception of the A[]D representative that will now be David Yamasaki. We would like to encourage other folks to be involved in the board of the club and to participate in the club board meetings. We do not want our club to become stagnant so we encourage you to be involved. Please don t be shy; step up and volunteer to be on the TB board next time nominations are opened. Trailblazers have devoted members and guests who help out at each dance by carrying the equipment and furnishing refreshments. We want everyone to know that this is greatly appreciated, but we also appreciate when you contribute your new ideas and answers to challenges for our club future. Lastly, many of you may have noticed the sporty Trailblazer polo shirts with the embroidered logo at recent dances. This new look was designed by Sandy Brinigar. Sandy has the equipment to embroider shirts and caps, with the capability to embroidery jackets coming very soon. The Trailblazer board recently authorized Sandy as the official source of Trailblazer logo items (club members only please). She has a wide choice of styles and colors to choose from. Sandy also has a website that can be accessed to see pictures of samples. The website address is or call Sandy at (858) for additional information and questions. Members, if you wish to order a Trailblazer logo item, check out the ad in this issue of the newsletter. Orders must be placed no later than July 10, 2008 to be available for the August 1-3, 2008 dance. Caller Quotes Vic Ceder I thought that was pretty unusual too! Do you like this corner? I need it explained slowly, because I m blond. Debbie writes them. I just call them. (not really) I just go to Choreos R Us.com. That one cost $0.95. The other original girl is a girl too. It s a leasure to watch you prance. The announcements are shorter when John M. is not here. That s strange, even by my standards.

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5 Page 5 TRAILBLAZER (Continued from page 1) Sometimes I amaze myself. John, don t start thinking. (After a mistake): See, now I m calling what you re dancing. and In Roll circulate 1 & ½ or just doing ½ of in roll circulate. Motivate from two faced lines with variations of turning the star ¼. We heard what you said, but what did you want? It doesn t matter, I m not watching your square. Smile, people, this is entertainment! Smile, this is a game we play. It s OK, one of those three walls will work. Bill Haynes (April 4-6, 2008) A2 Workshop notes. Using the Callerlab A2 definitions preamble as a guide line for the use of the term LEFT. As described in the preamble, the term left has more to it than just using the left hand, it also sometimes requires the dancer to do some role reversals while executing the calls i.e., Left Track 2, Left fan the top, or Left and Right thru which did not get a lot of play but hopefully got the idea of what is possible at the A2 level. Focused on Left Hinge from normal couple formations as well as moving on to the use of Left Single Wheel. Using Left Turn and deal from lines facing out, Two faced lines and from ocean waves both right and left handed waves. Used as couples turn and deal from left handed two faced lines end to end. Left Track Two making sure the dancers used their left shoulder while reversing their roles on the call. Also using the parts of calls ie Scoot and weave 1 &1/2, Swing thru 1 & ½, Trade circulate 1 & ½, Workshop notes Vic Ceder Do you believe nobody on the board took notes? We all just danced and had fun. Is that any way to run a workshop? Sure was great!

6 Page 6 TRAILBLAZER Trailblazer Embroidery Seams Creative Black Mountain Rd. #285 San Diego, CA Polo Shirts with contrast edge Colors available: Sand/Black (shown) White/Navy Red/Black Blue/Navy Woven Shirt Men s sizing: S thru 2XL Price: $28.00 S-XL $30.00 for 2XL Includes embroidered logo and personal name. Men s Sizes: S thru 3XL Styles Available: Long or Short Sleeve Men s or Women s Colors Available: Stone American Red Safari Yellow Glacier Blue White Khaki Women s Sizes: S thru 3XL Price: $39.00 for S-XL (Men s or Women s; Long Sleeve or Short Sleeve) Add $3.00 for 2XL Add $5.00 for 3XL Includes embroidered logo and personal name Prices include embroidered logo on left chest and personal name up to 10 letters. Other styles, colors and sizes may be available; please call. Call for more information or to place order. Shipping is at actual cost or free if picked up at the dance.

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8 Saturday Schedule 2:15-5:15 pm DANCE: 7:30-10:00 pm Two C-1 *Tips each session A-2WORKSHOP: Two C-2 *Tips 7:00-7:30 pm Community center 105 FWY. 710 GARFIELD AVE. PARAMOUNT DOWNEY AVE. ROSECRANS SOMERSET ALONDRA BLVD FWY. PARAMOUNT COMMUNITY CENTER Paramount Blvd., Paramount UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, ALL FRIDAY NIGHT C-3A DANCES WILL BE HELD AT Temple City Women s Club 9704 Woodruff Avenue (626) Hilo Lane Santa Ana, CA ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED