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1 SQUARES AROUND VICTORIA Print Post Approval No PP /00001 I OlUME 32 I SUE 7 SEPTEMBER 2002 VICTORIAN SQUARE DANCING ASSOCIATION Inc. PO Box 3164 Frankston East Victoria 3199 Australia Reg: A F ABN

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3 VICTORIAN SQUARE DANCING ASSOCIATION INC COMMITTEE President: Vice Presi~ent Vice President Secretary: Treasurer: Barbara Treharne EXECUTIVE Alan Brown Kevin Thomas Noel Mosbey Maureen Venn Brian Border MEMBERSHIP OFFICER: All Membership Correspondence to PO Box 3164 Frankston East Victoria 3199 GENERAL COMMITTEE Mary Beerens Gwenda Bunting Aileen Collins Doreen Davies Herb Doekes Ray Lilly Kath Mosbey Daniel Sedgman Patricia Shing Phillip Venn Ken Wain ~ Youth Delegate: Sickie Officer: SAV Editor: State Editor (Vic): Daniel Sedgman Kaye Heeps Kath Mosbey South Pacific Review Marion Brown POSTAL ADDRESS FOR GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE VSDA 84 Tudor Village Drive L1LLYDALE 3140 Do not send Memberships or SA V Correspondence to this address Squares Around Victoria September 2002 Page 3

4 PRESIDENT'S REPORT With the Annual General Meeting behind us we are now working toward the Dinner Dance and the 2003 State convention. The Sub-committees have planning well in hand. Back to the A G.M. The downside was in the number of members who attended. The atmosphere was good, with a good program of squares and rounds. The upside was that a fu ll committee was elected for the first time in a number of years. The new committee is listed on page 3 and I look forward to working with them for the next 12 months. Congratulations to the Bluey Day Committee for a job well done. Thanks to the dancers for your support, raising over $5600 on the riight. Due to a family commitment I could not attend the Head Shave Dance, but from reports heard all who attended had a good time, even those who got shaved. As stated at the Annual General Meeting a date has finally been set for the demonstration dance at Federation Square. It will be held on February 23 rd, Please keep this date free so we can show the people of Melbourne what Square Dancing is all about. Other major events coming up are Whitehorse's 50 th Birthday, the R.D.AV. supper dance, and their AG.M. I have requested a two months' leave of absence as I ""ill be travelling interstate to attend State and National Conventions and catch up on family while in their state. Kevin Thomas will be in the Chair during my absence. Yours in dancing Alan Brown President. NATIONAL SQUARE DANCING DETAILS Phone: (Free Call) Page 4 Squares Around Victoria September 2002

5 Victorian Callers Association President: Janice Alexander Secretary: Colin Dandridge ~~~~ As most of you would know, the VCA held the Bluey Day Variety.="J... CO Concert at the end of July. Thank you to everyone who helped out in ~ any way. Thank you also to all you dancers for supporting it. We raised ~ just over $5500, so we were really pleased as it's going to such {{.II a worthy cause. The VSDA AGM has come and gone by the time this SA V comes out, so congratulations to all the new positions holders. Well done to the program managers for providing a great afternoon of dancing. Everyone there seemed to be having a good time. The Dinner Dance program managers are now getting the program ready for the Dinner Dance in November, so don't forget to see your Caller to book you on a table. Jan Dandridge Round Dance Association of Victoria President: Pat Saunder Secretary: Ray Deamer A dance week-end has been arranged at Port Arlington in November and the RDAV has been invited to present an ' 'Introduction to Rounds' Workshop of 2 hours. Ballroom: Country and Scottish Dancing will also be included in the week-end. This year we will be holding a Friday evening Christmas Supper Dance in November instead of the usual Sunday aftemoon. Congratulations to Pegasus Rounds for their 5th birthday, also Pat-A Rounds East on their 13th birthday. I hope all our dancers traveling to the National in Perth have a safe and enjoyable trip. Pat Saunder IMPORTANT While every care has been taken in preparing this booklet, there may be something that has been overlooked or your instructions misinterpreted. Please give us a call if articles do not appear as you intended. Squares Around Victoria September 2002 Page 5

6 Club~ews ACT/V-ATES Frankston Callers: Colin Dandridge Paula Wright Both Alex and Paula on the sickies lfst this month. We wish them a speedy recovery and hope to see them back on the dance floor again soon. It's been great to wel- ~ come Lorna back. She has had an operation and is now able to dance again, taking it slow, but it's getting easier each week. Kevin & Barbara have been joining us on the floor for our Round Dance learner brackets and they are all doing very well. Numbers have been fluctuating a bit with so many getting the dreaded winter colds and flu, but we've still managed to dance each week. Linda oft on holidays, so hope she has a great time. Paula' s htjedowns are really coming along, and she' ll be giving Colin a run for his money if he's not careful! Plans are well underway for our 12th birthday next month (see our ad). CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE ON: ALLABOUT SQUARES Grovedale Caller: Andrea Soutter Well the year is certainly flying by fast, it will be the footy Grand Final before we know it! On Monday 23 September we are having a Footy & Pie night, so dress up in your favorite footy colours and come along and enjoy a fun night with a few surprises in store!! Congratulations to everyone involved with the Bluey Day Variety Night in front of and behind the scenes. Another successful and fun night was had by all and more importantly a generous amount of money raised for a very worthy cause. ~ Well done to Mark, Stuart and Frank who had their heads shaved at the Bluey Day Head Shave dance on 10 August. Trish is enjoying herself in Portugal and mentioned that she may return! If not she will look up venues for an Allabout Squares trip! Sounds enticing! Special birthday greetings to Russell who celebrated his 40 th this month. And Remember: A well worn path doesn't mean it's the right track! The Traveller REMEMBER! It's up to YOU to keep the FUN in Dancing Page 6 Squares Around Victoria September 2002

7 BENDIGO SQUARES Bendigo Caller: Reg Jordan NO REPORT RECEIVED BLUE HILL SQUARES Ferntree Gully Callers: George Lynn Graham Jameson We are all hoping that George our Caller's health problems are soon sorted out and that he is feeling much better soon. John's daughter, Lyndal, is still improving. Welcome back to Peter after his overseas trip. Good luck to Graham and Diane who are starting up a new club. Looking forward to our night out at The Basin Theatre - should be a good play. Happy birthday to Diane, Christine and Margaret P. BURRA SQUARES Eltham Caller: Neil Wynn ~ Busy month, but it makes the winter seem to pass quicker. Our Amateur Callers night was a great night, well attended with plenty of aspiring Callers and Cuers. (Some good talent here) Well done to all those who took part and to all the visitors including Graham Braedon who will be running the club when Neil is away in WA The Crazy Whist night was once again fun Thanks go to Sue & Ian for the organisation, a great meal was had by all beforehand. The Bluey Day Concert, what an excellent event! Congratulations to all the organisers & performers, what a great total of$'s raised for the night. Well done! Beginners still doing well and even coming along on club nights to see what it is an about. Good to see Dennis. back dancing again after his operation. Get well, to all our sickies, come back soon. KOOKA Squares Around Victoria September 2002 Page 7

8 CHEMISTRY SETS Deer Park Caller: Ralph Weise We are glad Ed is on the mend after his recent ordeal and it's nice to see Max back visiting us again, however, he is still taking it easy. The variety night was a huge success and was thoroughly enjoyed by those of us that attended. Congratulations to all involved for helping raise over $5000 for the kids. Well done! The entertainment was very enjoyable and quite funny. Next we attended Lakesiders' 25 th birthday and had a very enjoyable evening. Congratulations to Bill and dancers. It was good to catch up with past dancers at the reunion dinner and some of those who attended the dance. We had an enjoyable afternoon of dancing at the Annual General Meeting. Congratulations to the incoming committee. We welcome our recent visitors from Sovereign City, Tiger, Token, and E Z Moving Squares. That's all for this month and see you at our birthday. TIIE CHEMIST. CROSSROAD SQUARES Werribee Caller: Howard Cockburn WNW.users.bigpond.net.aulcrossroadsl Congratulations to all the talented performers on the Bluey Day Variety Night. Everyone had a fantastic time. Also to the generous donors who contributed to a very worthwhile cause, Rocky ensured a big challenge for the women, as they bid for his shorts and left a few hubbies surprised. Thanks all. The new format for Crossroads, with Plus fortnightly, is going very well, with some new faces ready to take on the fun of learning Plus and the "oldies" brushing up on their moves. We recently had our AGM and congratulations to all the new members of the committee ready to tackle the year ahead. After the meeting, we enjoyed a relaxing evening of a pizza and a video at Howard and Brenda's. To all who are travelling to Perth for the Convention, we wish them a safe trip and happy ~~. ~ DA YTIME SQUARES Aspendale Caller: Ron Mennie Our club is doing well, lots of good calling, good dancing and nice afternoon teas. All our thoughts go out to Pat whose father passed away a few weeks ago. Pat asked me to thank both Daytime Squares and Federation Squares dancers for their great support and for all who sent cards. Paula Wright is doing okay after the operation on her hand, we are all looking forward to her return. We welcomed Toni back after her absence. Now we are still missing Ian after a few ordeals and looking forward to her return. Page 8 Squares Around Victoria September 2002

9 DIAMOND VALLEY SQUARES Greensborough Caller: Sharon Lacey Well Spring has finally sprung! We have had a quiet month as there have been a few sickies on the list. Congratulations to Elaine who became a grandmother for the second time. Don't forget our footy pie & sauce night is coming up on Thursday, 26 th S«;ptember. All are welcome. OUR 15 th BIRTHDAY IS ALSO COMING UP - SUNDAY, 6 th OCTOBER. Details are in the ad at the back of this month's SAY. On the subject of birthdays. Congratulations to Bill Pendlebury and all at Lakesiders on achieving 25 years. Well done! We\1 that's it tor this month gang and remember. Don't Worry, Be Happy. DRAGON CITY SQUARES Bendigo Caller: Lorie Gough NO REPORT RECEIVED DRYSDALE SQUARES Drysdale Caller: Darren Taylor Not a lot to report, Beginners are progressing very well. All preparations for our 2 nd birthday are complete and we are looking forward to seeing you there. We will be closed on the 12'h September due to Darren being way in WA. Future Function Alert: Our 2 nd Birthday, Sun 8 th Sept 2-5pm. Till next time, The Mole. Squares Around Victoria September 2002 Page 9

10 ESSENDON Maribyrnong Caller: David Hooper Trainee: Christine Duffy Our 27th birthday dance will be held on THURSDAY, 17th OCTOBER. Please see advert in this issue for details. We really appreciate having several visitors each week who help to make up to 3 sets. Thanks also to the other Callers who help David. Our 7 beginners are still coming regularly for their 7-8pm session on Thursdays. Thanks to the' Angels' who help. Some members are still enjoying visits to other Clubs, including Lakesiders 25th birthday.. EZMOVING Glenroy Caller: Ken Lazaru & Barry Wootten This month has been rather quiet with various club members away on travels both within Australia and overseas. Mary is back from her trip to Holland and Ken is back from his round the northwest of the country. We have, however, been fortunate to have our regular visitors come and add excitement and variety to our nights. Christine and Carmel are still battling winter ills and Lisa has had to trip northwards to be of support to her family there. Our 15 th birthday is almost upon us and we have decided on a western theme this year, so hopefully it won't be too hard to find something to wear. It is also good news to hear that Ed and Max are on the mend. So until we meet on a dance floor somewhere, or if you 're in the area. Zoom in. FEDERA TION SQUARES Aspendale Caller: Paul Chadwick Our sincere condolences to Pat and Bill on the death of Pat's father Our Christmas in July was a fun filled night of dancing, delicious food, includin, ' turkey sandwiches and plum pudding with everyone joining in the spirit (and drinking) and dressing for the occasion. The following day was our Christmas Lunch at the local Bistro complete with crackers, party hats and spot prizes. Thanks to everyone for their support and organisation. Our soup night was a great success even if the Pea and Ham soup became vegetable! The kitchen was a flurry of activity - soup stirred, bread cut. Was it a case oftoo many cooks when a strange smell emanated from the kitchen? The wait was worth it and all enjoyed the food and fellowship after the dance. Joel's home baked bread eagerly sought after. Toni is back dancing, Joyce & Nance are cruising the Pacific, Jim & Glenyce are mustering in Gympie. Get well to Joel. The Feds. Page 10 Squares Around Victoria September 2002

11 ISLAND 8's Newhaven Philip Island Caller: Peter Humphries Congratulations to all who organised or took part in the Bluey Day Variety Night. Being in the audience was great and if laughter is the best medicine, then the night must be rated right up there with dancing. The funds raised were in excess of $5000. Les, Eric, Helen, Alan, Jackie and John enjoycd a Pizza Night with Matamoras, but didn 't bring home the jackpot. Thw'sday night dancers are squaring up well. Audrey, Helen and Alan have gone north. John Rowe tried to "Do-Sa-Do" with a cow in the milking shed, the cow stepped back, John's ribs went crack and he wound up in hospital. Good to have you dancing, John. Can't keep a good man down for long! Eight dancers put on a demo for the local VIEW Club' s birthday. It was much appreciated and good promotion, another photo in the local paper. Eric operating the radiators guarantees a warm welcome to all. JA YBEE SQUARE WHEELERS Notting Hill Caller: Cuer: Mike Davey Pat Saunder Our Winter Roundup was successful with about 200 people attending over the weekend. The Bluey Day Concert on July 271b was a huge success and Jaybees was well represented in the audience as web as on stage. Mike was a great M.C. and David O'Hara did a wonderful job as Stage Manager - congratulations to them and all who were involved. We are looking forward to Brian Hotchkies Night on October 22 (See Ad). Mike can relax for a while as four sets completed our Plus Classes and are now attending Mike's workshops held at 20 to 8 prior to Mainstream on Club Nights. Some of our Members have been demonstrating Square Dancing at Nursing Homes and Hostels and have been well received. We are ablooking forward to our weekend away in September. Congratulations to Bev & David Love 011 the birth of their granddaughter Abbey Rose. KANGAROO FLA T SQUARES Kangaroo Flat Caller: Reg Jordan & Bill Pende/bury An apology for no report last month. It was sent but must be floating around in Cyberspace somewhere. With the cold weather we have had our fair share of sniff1es and sneezes but stib have managed two sets. Our 2nd Birthday was a very successful and happy night, with three sets dancing and quite a few sitting watching. Thank you to our visiting friends who turned up on a week night to help us celebrate. We haven't seen much of Christina and Bill as they have not been the best healthwise. We had a visit from SaBy Stephenson from the Launceston Club who is travelling to the Perth Convention via the Northern Territory. Audrey and Ken are eenainly getting to know Kunnunarra in the north of Western Australia. They have had some trouble with their bus, so don't know when we will be seeing them. Congratulations to Bill for Lakesiders 25th. Take care. BUTTERFLY Squares Around Victoria September 2002 Page 11

12 KELL Y COUNTRY Glenrowan Contact: Robyn Hodder NO REPORT RECEIVED LAKESIDERS Preston Caller: Bifl Pende/bury What a 25th Birthday!! The Re-Union dinner was a talkfest with everyone catching up with old friends. Interesting were photo albums showing how young dancers looked years ago. Bill used to have a moustache as well as a "bit" more hair on top. Past dancers also attended the great birthday dance as did lots of visiting dancers and callers. Thanks to all who helped with the preparations. Particular thanks to Ray for the signs etc. and to Gloria who baked the cake, but was unable to attend. Club members presented Bill with a 25 th birthday commemorative Shield. Sickness and holidays have since cut down on numbers so if you have a free Monday why not join us. Bill hit two unfortunate kangaroos on the way home to Heathcote the week before the SA convention. Hope the panel beaters achieved the impossible. Hoppalong (not akangaroo) MATAMORAS MONDA YS Mulgrave Caller: Peter Humphries NO REPORT RECEIVED Page 12 Squares Around Victoria September 2002

13 MATAMORAS WEDNESDAYS Mulgrave Caller: Peter Humphries NO REPORT RECEIVED /~, FOREST ROUII)S Forest Hill Calier/Cuer : Janet Cook What a great day we had at the head shave dance - thanks to all who came along and joined in the fun and special thanks to Peter & Sandy and the Matamoras dancers for hosting the event at their venue. Lots of comments on the day about the differing amounts of hair to be taken off We raised more than $400 again on the day, plus several donations. Frank's hair is growing back so fast! The AGM dance was a very good day with a bright and happy atmosphere at a lovely cost venue. The pub meal afterwards went down very well for all of us. Janet is very proud at the moment - one of her recently composed dances (Home among the Gum trees - Phase 2 Two Step) has been presented at the National Square Dance Convention in the USA and was apparently well received and liked. What a pity it can't be cued here at our functions to club to hear it! You'll just have to come along PAT-A-ROUNDS EAST Pinewood Cuer: Pat Saunder Mondays working on ' There Ought To Be Clowns' and revising some dances on the South Australian State Convention list. East now running 2 beginner classes. Visitors this month have been Thelma and Kevin Richardson who brought Cedric and Elaine back on a visit after Cedric's illness. Birthdays have been: Margaret, Jim and Brian. Pat off to Adelaide, so please check closure dates. Also check advert for new date of 13th birthday. Squares Around Victoria September 2002 Page 13

14 PAT-A-ROUNDS NORTH Hadfield Cuer: Pat Saunder This month we welcomed visitors Bev and Alan Brown and celebrated a special birthday with Heather reaching the big "0 ". Congratulations also to Roseanne, Mary and Phillip who also have had birthdays. We have been revising Boleros, and Tangos and working on 'There Ought To Be Clowns'. Please check closure dates as Pat, Norm, Max and Evelyn are off to Adelaide for the State Convention. PEGASUS ROUNDS Altona Cuer: Phillip Whyte Hello everyone! The highlight of the past month was our 200th night, a terrific evening where we danced the night away to a program consisting of everyone's favourites. The most popular dance at our club is " All I Ask Of You" Rumba. It was pleasing to see Ray & Maya visit this night and we thank all visitors who have danced with us recently. We have been in Rumba mode lately, working through "Amapola", "There Ought To Be Clowns", and its flipside, "Argentina". In preparation for the National, we have been revising several dances, and we will do this through September, culminating with our 5 th birthday on the 23rd. (See ad. this issue). Our newer dancers have conquered several two-step dances and gaining confidence every week. It was nice to catch up with our many friends at the VSDA AGM. Congratulations to Ken & Daniel on joining the committee and to Mary on becoming Publicity Officer. Catch Va. PHOENIX PLUS Heathmont Caller: Colin Dandridge Phyl & George, Max & Eileen, Maureen & Phillip and Noel & Kath, all still travel ~ ling and having great holidays. It's been great to have Gary and Karen join us now they are dancing plus. Lots of sickies (only to be expected at this time of year). Hope they are all well soon. We were sorry to hear Grace's brother-in-law passed away. Our love goes out to her and we're glad she's back from Perth safe and sound. Great news to hear Helen and Stewy will soon become grandparents, congratulations! Well done to Stewy on having his head shaved for Bluey Day, a great move for a great cause. Well done all you Travelling Phoenix' s on your performance at the Bluey Day variety concert. Congratulations to everyone involved in the Concert. Everyone had a great time, and the money raised was terrific. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE ON: wwv... phoenixsquares.com Page 14 Squares Around Victoria September 2002

15 PHOENIX SQUARES Heathmont Caller: Colin Dandridge Cuer: Ann Dugdale We are very proud of all of our dancers who took part in the Bluey Day Variety Concert; whether it be front of house, back stage, performing, setting up or packing it all up. Thank you to all of you. The concert was a great night. Congratulations to everyone involved in providing such a great way to raise money for a terrific cause. Last month 'we held a soup and sandwich supper which was really yummy. Thankyou everyone who helped out with providing the soup and sandwiches, it was really appreciated. A big well done to Stewy for braving the elements and having his head ~ shaved for Bluey Day, it's starting to grow back already! It's great to see our dancers aren't afraid to set new trends (skirts inside out)! We are looking forward to our 5 th birthday when we will all be heading "off to school" (see ad) next month. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE ON: PINE CITY 1WIRLERS Mount Gambier Ginn; Steele PHILOSOPHY - a dry crust eaten in peace is better than a steak every day with an argument!! Have been very busy ""ith activities connected with square dancing!! Had our progressive tea, very successful even if we froze on the bus between houses- quite some distance in our country area. Then our annual wool shed dance- great relaxed evening- had to keep dancing as it was very cold! Then our AGM with some new blood on committee, including a new secretary so may have a new news reporter when I get her organised. For those of you going to the National- drive carefully and we hope to see lots of you here Nov. 1,2,3 & 4 for our 19th Birthday. We have 7 of ours going, so will be down on numbers of mainstream helpers here.. ~ See ya in the squares. Ginni R.S.L WEDNESDAYS Footscray Callers: Frank Kennedy, Sharon Lacey, , Bill Pendelbury, IN RECESS, TILL FURTHER NOTICE. Squares Around Victoria September 2002 Page 15

16 R.S.L SA TURDA YS Footscray Callers: Frank Kennedy, Sharon Lacey, , Bill Pen de/bury, Well, Spring is in the air. Sounds like a good line for a song eh! Firstly, Sharon thanks Neil for running the club for one night during August at such short notice. We had a visit from Sylvia Drew from EZ Moving Squares which was lovely. Apparently on the night Neil was running things Sylvia returned with Ken Lazarus whic.h was great. It sure is great to have visitors. It was a pleasure having you. Frank & Joan are now in Mackay and are heading steadily for home. DANCERS PLEASE DON'T FORGET THE R.S.L. IS CLOSED FOR ONE NIGHT ONL Y - SATURDAY, 21 at SEPTEMBER. Well until next month gang. Keep smiling. The Civvi. SAPPHIRE SQUARES Merimbula Caller: George Pitt Bob Halliday recovering well after major surgery. We look forward to having him and Helen back dancing with us after a few weeks of convalescence. Pleased to say also that Allan Duncan is slowly recovering. Card from Maggie & Bill who are due back from their travels to Canada, America, and Europe in a couple of weeks' time. We look forward to hearing their tales. Alan and Wendy on holiday in the west. They and two friends are chartering a light plane to take them to Fitzroy Crossing, Bungle Bungles and many other interesting places - sounds fantastic! Gloria due back at the end of the month too (we expect lots of photos of the new baby). We recently welcomed Shirley & Bill Blake (JB Square Wheelers) Beginners going ahead in leaps and bounds, thanks to a few angels whose support is invaluable. One more new couple - keep them coming in!! SOUTHERN CROSS A Albert Park Caller: Howard Cockburn Our looth night has now come and gone. It only seems like yesterday we started teaching the A Level. We have certainly had a lot of fun and challenge over the four years. We have had a few enquiries about when we will be running the next lot of beginners. Hopefully, we will be able to accommodate new dancers early next year. Due to the National Convention in Perth, we will be missing a night in September, so check the dates. We are looking forward to the National, and another chance for us to strut our stuff on the dance floor. For more info and pics, check out our website crossroads! 'Until the next time we meet, I look forward to seeing you UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS. Page 16 Squares Around Victoria September 2002

17 SOUTHERN CROSS PLUS Albert Park Caller: Ho ward Cockburn We have had a couple of great nights over the last month or so. Supper breaks have kept the guys entertained with the footy. Congratulations to Val on winning the jackpot Well done! Our 250 th night went well. We keep notching them up. Don't forget, we have moved our birthday back a fortnight so as to allow most of our dancers 'to get back from Perth. We are looking forward to meeting up with some old friends on the dance floor at the National. Don't forget to check out our website, the address is Until the next time we meet, I look forward to seeing you UNDER THE SOUTH ERN CROSS. SOVEREIGN CITY SQUARES Ballarat Caller: David Brown Hugh & Robyn are most likely enjoying the outback on their annual holiday. We hope they are having a safe trip and wish them a safe journey back. We were sad to learn that Dawn's father passed away. We would like to extend our condolences to Dawn, Davo and family. Birthday wishes for this month go out to Ursula and Hugh. It was nice to have Laurie visit, and give us a couple of calls. Learners doing very well. We hope those who are trekking over to Perth have a wonderful time at the Convention. Ballarat Banner Bandits SPEEWA COUNTRY SDC SPEEWA Caller: Des Devereux Hi there! Not much news to report this month. Thanks go to Peter Humphries for running our Birthday dance. We were not big in numbers, but a great time was had by all. Thanks go to our visitors, some of them had a few days stay over. Our Christmas break-up is coming up on 6 th & 7th December. (see advert in next issue) Bluey Day Variety Night was a great night's entertainment. We presented a cheque for $400 to BIlIey Day, being the profits from Campbell's Creek Dance held last May. Desperado Squares Around Victoria September 2002 Page 17

18 SUNNYSIDE LODGE Heatherton Cuer: Ella Whyte We have enjoyed another good month of dancing even with a few members on the sick list. Robert and Joy travel a long way to attend some Saturday nights and we are always pleased to see them and have a guest call. Thanks to Clem, Ron, Janet, Kevin and Ian for their calling and to Nancy for her cueing. It is always a fun night on Saturday nights. We have two special nights coming up soon. To all dancers going to Perth for the Convention we wish you all a happy time. Congratulations to Lakesiders on their 25 th birthday. ~ SUNNYSIDE ROUNDS Heatherton Cuer: Ella Whyte With the Perth National drawing near some of our group will be away for a few weeks. We wish them all a happy Convention. Clubs will operate as usual. No doubt there will be a few more new dances to learn on their return. It is good to see Hazel back dancing the Rounds. We are looking forward to seeing Derek and Glenys in September. They will be visiting for a couple of weeks before moving on, "as they intend travelling around Australia in their caravan. THE GEELONG CLUB DANCERS Geelong Caller: Darren Taylor A huge report this month. Beginners are progressing along nicely. Round Dancing classes are still going along well. Note we will be closed on the 17 th September while Darren is at the National. By the time you read this our second 'Mainstream Only' night will have come and gone. All who attend are enjoying them. That's all for now, Melody. Page 18 Squares Around Victoria September 2002

19 TIGER SQUARES Corio Caller: Ed Morris NO REPORT RECEIVED TOKEN SQUARES Deer Park Callers: Barry & Pam, David & Pauline Hi everybody. One thing's for sure, Square Dancers sure like visiting... Warmer States that is.... for holidays. Some of our lot going away for several weeks. Only one thing wrong with that, your scribe wasn't invited. Club is doing very nicely, with lots and lots of visitors, including Des Devereux and his lovely wife Faye, from Speewa. Congratulations to Lakesiders on their 25th Silver Jubilee Birthday. A good night had by all who attended. Good one Bill. Birthday greetings to Margarete, Mary B, and Rita. To all our sickies wherever they might be, get well soon. That's all for now, so till next time, remember a hearty welcome awaits you when you visit us. Daylight. TOOTGAROOK SENIORS Tootgarook Caller: Bill Dis/ey Squares Around Victoria September 2002 Page 19

20 WESTGATE DANCERS Altona Callers: Neil Wynn David Tucker Congratulations to all concerned with the Bluey Day Variety Concert. The backstage people, performers and organisers did a great job. Once again proving there is lots of talent in the square dance world. Speaking of talent, at the time of writing our up and coming Amateur Callers night should be good, end of August (report next month). Some of our dancers are looking forward to the Perth Convention, with Neil, Jean and a few others all taking an extended holiday. The club was previously advertised as being closed on Friday 13 th, but will now be open. Our AGM & BBQ went down well again. Thanks go to Emelda, Robert, Tony & Neil for their cooking skills. The pancakes were delicious. Eric is going along nicely, and Max is on the mend, taking it easy. Get well to all other sickies. See you all on the dance floor soon. NEDA WESTGATE TUESDAY NITERS Altona Caller: Dave Tucker Another month already! Christmas will soon be here. Welcome to Westgate Tuesday Niters second report. Still keeping a few dancing despite having a heap of sickies and Queensland Jet-abouters. Hurry up back we miss y'all. We are progressing pretty well with the LeamerslRefreshers not doing too bad at all. Our trusted and tried Mainstreamers are showing that they are a real hardy and trusted lot. Many, many thanks to you all. Like real expensive grapes - "A very fine Bunch" Someone (an Office Worker) commented on my closing signature --- DFT. I said that was my initials. Apparently it is also a term used in some offices when someone uses something they are not supposed to touch. In other words "Don't F****** Touch Well till next time regards, DFT WHITEHORSE 5399Box Hill Caller: Cuer: Janice Alexander Ann Dugdale 9872 The West calls and now Noel and Kath have set off on that long awaited retirement trip. We hope they have a safe trip. Agata has also headed west and is enjoying her trip too. Those of us left behind are battling some dreaded lurgies. Harry and Gwen have been subjected to one such bug and Christine has been quite ill with a very nasty dose. We hope they are back on their feet really soon. The beginners are doing really well and have almost completed the programme. Congratulations to Maureen, who became a great grandmother. Lorraine Ritchie will take the Club for two weeks, while Janice and Des are in Western Australia. Weekend tickets are still available for our 50 th Birthday, and session tickets will be available at the door. Page 20 Squares Around Victoria September 2002

21 We welcome and introduce a new club which has been opened by Graham Jameson and wish him and his dancers every success. Here is his frrst report: GOLDEN SQUARES Doveton Caller Graham Jameson Golden Squares would like to announce its opening which took place on Tuesday, 20th August It was a fabulous night with a great turn up of beginners and of course fellow mainstream dancers who helped assist the beginners on their first night. We ~ danced 3 sets including beginners who show great promise and have that great friendly attitude which is a very important thing for all clubs. Our dance night will be every Tuesday night at 8.00pm at the Doveton Secondary School Hall, 64 Box Street, Doveton. Please come along and join us. Due to prior commitments of the school we will not be running on. Tuesday, '1 Oth & 17th August. From then on it will be every Tuesday as usual. Thanks to all the dancers and my partner in Calling at Blue Hill Squares, George Lynn, who came along. We are very grateful and look forward to seeing you back again. The Jamo's All Clubs aad SA V Reporters My new address Is: sav_editor@optusnet.com.au Tbe Editor, Kath Mosbey 4 St James Avenue, MONTROSE 3765 'phone Fax (phone first please) DISCLAIMER The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the individual contribu- tors 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 rea- son, 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.. Squares Around Victoria September 2002 Page 21

22 "OT GOING TO 1M1! NATIONAL IN PI!R'rH? COME ALONG AND HELP CHEMISTRY SETS CELEBRATE THEIR 5 TH SINGALONG BIRTHDAY SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2002 Time: Place: 7.30pm Until everybody drops DEER PARK COMMUNITY HALL 50 STATION RD (MEL REF 25E9) ADMISSION $6.00 ADULTS, $3.00 STUDENTS $15.00 FAMILY DANCERS A PLATE FOR SUPPER PLEASE ALL WELCOME - MAINSTREAM ENQ: RALPHIE BABY OR LYN NH ************************** : SOUTHERN CROSS PLUS: : () 12TH BIRTHDAY : 4 OCTOBER 2002 * W South Melbourne Senior Citizen Centre... * Ferrars Place * : A lbert Park : : 8-00pm - J J -OOpm... ~.. ~. ~ ~ : : l1g Plate for supper please $6-00 per person: Enquiries Howard & Brenda :: *~ * or *. * * ************************** Page 22 Squa res Around Victoria September 2002

23 ~~~~~g~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~u~~ ~ The Whitehorse Square Dance Club ~ ~ Established Oct 1952 by Jack & Dot Murphy ~ ~ ~ 5 50 th Birthday Weekend.~ EB featuring the talented duo ~ ~ ~ ~ Graham Elliott and James Reid ~ ~ ~ ~ Witli,Janice Alexander And Jack Murphy ~ ~ ~ ~ In the majestic ~ ~ ~ Box Hill Town Hall : ~ Whitehorse Rd Box Hill VICTORIA (Mel Ref 47 E 9) : ~ 11 th, 12th and 13 th October 2002 ~ ~ ~ ~ Programme: Iii! : Friday 7.30 rounds l.00 MIS : ~ Saturday Plus Ii:iI : 7.30 Rounds, : Iii! l.00 MIS Iii! ~ Sunday MIS and Plus Iii! ~ Iii! ~ Registration to PO Box 229NUNAWADING VIC 3131 Iii! liiname... "'... Iii! U\ddress... Iii! ~... Postcode... Phone..., Iii! ~ ~ ~eekend Gold Pass Early Bird (prior to $ : ~ After 31/8/02 or at $ Iii! Uiession Tickets $ 8.00 per session at the door Iii! ~heque or Money Order payable to J Alexander. : : All enquiries to Janice and Des (03) : ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Squares Around Victoria September 2002 Page 23

24 pegasus Rounds \ invites you to help celebrate our 5 th Birthday Q.~GASutP C[)!iII'C[) Monday, 23 rd September -'? '9~ S 8 pm - 11 pm OUNQ Uniting Church Hall Paringa Road, Altona (Mel. 41 All) Admission: $6.00 Plate for supper please Inquiries: Phillip or Sue Page 24 Squares Around Victoria September 2002

25 Caller: Sharon Lacey &. Friends Date: 6 th October, 2002 Time: pm Cost: $6.00 Where: Masonic Lodge Hall Ester Street Greensborough 3088 Theme: "Movie" Level: Mainstream Contact: Sharon Lacey Ladies a plate please Squares Around Victoria September 2002 Page 25

26 lid r=eatur1... Vid flme. ~ VaHle. Une I>and... SQua.-e l>and... ~k 0 h>l1. ~IY l>and... SlIDdiD' ~f1(et etc:: M~I)A'" llllliloit ()U) ~ ~Al.I.. ft.4tu~i~ Ttt tl()wi~ ~OODll':U' c::une and Ido 10 y()ui"'iiv()ur1te danc:e sb1e Square l)alke I>rawam :.vrvwa ~R Dub ~atlvn I200m C.4LL~1)11AItt A4ITa-t~- A4/ I- IJlu hiday: 7.:Jf)pm.., 11.:Jf)pm atuniay: 7.3f)PID.., 11.:Jf)pm Weekend Square Dancing Pass: Ear1y Bird (prior to 31/08/02). $15 After 31/08/02 $20 Weekend Pass to all dance sessions $25 Session Tickets $7 at the Door Registration To PO Box 302 Corowa NSW 2646 Name:... -'\ Address:.... Postcode:... Phone:.... Cheque or Money Order Payable to 'Corowa Tourism' Full Weekend Program & Accommodation Packages Available Motels, Units and Caravan Parks For more information contact: Corowa Visitor Information Centre 88 Sanger Street, Corowa Ph: r Page 26 Squares Around VIctOria September 2002

27 - 27th Birthday Thursday 17th October Community Centre Randall Street Maribymong (Melway 28 A 7) : 7.30 pm Rounds: Pat Saunder : 8.00 pm Squares: David Hooper & visiting Callers Admission: $7.00 Dancers please bring a plate r.,.-. JAYBEE SQUARE WHEELERS A NIGHT WITH (jr-ian Il()t hkies Together with Mike Davey and Pat Saunder Tuesday October 22 Commencing with Rounds at 7.30 p.m. Notting Hill Hall- 386 Femtree Gully Road (Mel 70 H8) Entry $7 Dancers Please Bring a Plate Enquiries: Mike Davey Squares Around Victoria September 2002 Page 27

28 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ~ 'BURRA SQUARES 25th- 'BIRT1iVAY i n ~ On: Sunday 27th October 2002 g n At: Petrie Park Community Centre n ~ Mountainview Road - Montmorency g n (Mel ref no next to R.S.L.) n Time: 2.30 pm pm r Tea at 5.00 pm I. n Th e m e cc S (l.ve,.r" D rn n ~ $6.00 D.P.P.,_ ~ g Enquires: Please Ring Jean ~ nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn n n~ n ~ ~~ ~~~~L~~' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~~~~~~ ~L~~~ ~~~' ~L ~LL~L~~ ~~~~~~L~ 'L ~~~L~LL~L~L~L~LLL~L L~~~ L ~ ~ ~ To celebrate 50 years since the Square Dance boom ~ ~ ~ in South A ustralia ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ L ~ THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SQUARE DANCE SOCIETY Inc ~ ~ PROUDLY PRESENTS A WEEKEND WITH ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ WADE DRIVER (USA) ~ ~ ~ L ~ ~ 16, 17&18thMay2003 ~ ~ ~ L ~ L L ~ at the Croatian Function Centre, 68a Second Street, Brompton. ~ ~ Mainstream, Plus and Advanced Square Dancing, including some $ ~ Rounds and Callers Seminars. ~ ~ ~ L L ~ Registrations: up to 28 Feb '03 $35, afterwards $40 ~ ~ Registration forms from David Woodget, 31 Lorikeet Avenue, MOD- ~ ~ BURY HEIGHTS, SA 5092 ~ ~ ( or jandavid@senet.com.au ~ ~ logon to and follow the path to ~ ~ South Australia, SASDS homepage, then 'Golden Jubilee Weekend ~ ~ with W ade Driv er May 2003' for the on-li ne registra tion form. ~ L ~ ~ L ~~~'LLLL~L~L~~L'L~LL~LL~LLLLLL~~~'~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ L L Page 28 Squares Around Victoria September 2002

29 :.- ~, '~, " ~'. ~. ", ~', -'. "".. ~... '" ' :,.-.'. '. '~;':~ ::. '~ ::r.. '.'.,',,> '';': ~ - af7l Is Turning "5" ~,. So join us as we go ~ "off to school" for our 5 th Birthday Saturday 5 th October, :00pm for Easy Level Rounds 7:30pm for Mainstream Squares At the Heathmont Uniting Church 89 Canterbury Rd, Heathmont (Mel 50:Bll) :". ~ :.~ ~ ~: -. ~', ',. Cost: $6:00 Dancers a Plate Please,,:.~ <. ~. ", "::. ~.,,;~,,"'. (" ';'-', ~ "'.... ~". ~. ~ "I,;;. < ~ ;.~ :!;. "J... ~ ).. >::!:, ')1... '::!..,.;.,~~, ;:. '<... ~~ '..'"...::. :", A(;TIV.ATES lzh Birthday Thursday, 10 th October, 2002 Church of Christ Hall, 130 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston 7:30pm for Squares & Rounds Cost: $6:00 Dancers a Plate Please Squares Around Victoria September 2002 Page 29

30 MATAMORAS SQUARES 19 TH BIRTHDAY SATURDAY 21 ST SEPTEMBER ALBANY RISE PRIMARY SCHOOL ALBANY DRIVE, MULGRAVE MELWAYS 80 E 3 1 :30 PM -7 3:30 PM 3:30 PM -7 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 'A' LEVEL PLUS ROUNDS MAINSTREAM ALL SESSIONS TICKET $12 PLUS & MIS TICKET $10 MAINSTREAM TICKET $7 SINGLE AFTERNOON SESSIONS $5 PLATE OF SUPPER FOR EVENING SESSION PLEASE HALL WILL BE OPEN BETWEEN SESSIONS Page 30 Squares Around Victoria September 2002

31 v.e.a. BLUEY DAY VARIETY NIGHT 2002 The idea of a variety night to raise money for Bluey Day came about in about May 2000 with a suggestion to a meeting of the Victorian Callers Association. A date was set for late July that same year. In less than two months, and with a committee of three people, the first Bluey Day Variety '~ Night was staged. Due to the outstanding response of dancers, the venue was too small and so we "crammed" nearly two hundred people into the hall. That night we raised a little over $1400 for Bluey Day. The following year we had enlisted the help of a number of people including a Production Manager. The venue was larger, the acts a little more polished and the presentation a little more professional. In July 2001, the second VCA Bluey Day Variety Night raised over $3600. We were able to do this through the generous support of a number of sponsors. In July 2002 we held the third Variety Night. The venue was excellent with every seat having a good view of the stage. The sound provided by Peter Humphries was again of a high standard. The Production Manager, David O'Hara, ensured a smooth running program and provided the show with effective and appropriate scenery. The hard working group of backstage crew ensured the lighting, microphones and props were at the ready. The performance of all the entertainers was once again excellent and certainly provided "variety". There were singers, comedians, magicians, ~ dancers, poets and more. Mike Davey kept us entertained between acts as our Master of Ceremonies. Through the generous support of our many sponsors, square dancers and friends, this year we raised over $5500 for children living with cancer. What a tremendous effort, thank you everyone. We look forward to presenting the 4th VCA Bluey Day Variety Night next year. ~ VCA Bluey Day Variety Night Committee ~ Squares Around Victoria September 2002 Page 31

32 And YOIl thought it was jllst a machine, an inanimate, characterless gadget.... Priority: Low Is your computer male or female? As you are aware, ships have long been characterised as being female (e.g. "Steady as she goes", or "she's listing to starboard, Captain!"). Recently, a group of computer scientists (all males) announced that computers should also be referred to as being female. Their reasons for drawing this conclusion follow: Five reasons to believe computers ar~ female: 1. No one but the Creator understands their internal logic. 2. The native language they use to communicate,'lith other computers is incomprehensible to everyone else. 3. The message "Bad command or file name" is about as informative as "If you don't know why I'm mad at you, then I'm certainly not going to tell you". 4. Even your smallest mistakes are stored in long-term memory for later retrieval. 5. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your paycheck on accessories for it. However, another group of computer scientists (all female) thinks that computers should be referred to as if they were male. Their reasons follow: 1. They have a lot of data, but are still clueless. 2. They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they are the problem. /"'""' As soon as you commit to one you reali se that, if you waited a little longel. you could have obtained a better model. 4. In order to get their attention, you have to tum them on. 5. Big power surges knock them out for the rest of the night. Page 32 Squares Around Victoria September 2002

33 Victorian Square Dancing Association Incorporated 2003 State Convention Early Bird Closes 30th November 2002 ~...'- I I issue City of Sale Memorial Hall ~ to 10 th March 2003 Squares Around Victoria September 2002 Page 33

34 44th AUSTRALIAN NATIONj ll SQUARE DANCE CONVENTION 5 TO 9 -JUNE 2003 Nex't year's Australian National Square Dance Convention will be held in Caloundra on Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast. The dates, 5 th to 9 th June, coincide with the Queen's birthday long weekend. Just an hour's drive north of Brisbane, Caloundra boasts some of the world's best beache s. The Sunshine Coast is one of Australia's premier tourist destinations, offering a myriad of attractions and activities. The climate in June is mild with temperatures ranging from about 10 C to around 20 C - one of the reasons why hordes of southern visitors make the coast an annual pilgrimage. Direct flights are available to the Sunshine Coast's Maroochydore Airport as well as the Domestic and International Airports in Brisbane. In addition, Caloundra is accessible by regular intercity coach and rail services. Two venues of international standard will be used for the convention. The main venue will be the Caloundra Indoor Stadium, which features a sprung maple floor of 3000 square metres. This hall is five minutes from the city centre and within walking distance of several large accommodation houses. The Caloundra Civic and Cultural Centre will be the second venue. This centre has been used for two highly successful State Square Dancing Conventions. It is right in the middle of the city within walking distance of accommodation, restaurants ~ and shops. Because Caloundra is a major tourist destination, a wide choice of accommodation is available. Within 20 minutes drive of Caloundra are some well known attractions - Australia Zoo (home of the Crocodile Hunter), The Big Pineapple, Ettamogah Pub, Opals Down Under, The Big Kart Track, The Ginger Factory, Underwater World, Mapleton, Queensland Air Museum and the Glasshouse Mountains. It will be a fantastic. convention and the Management Committee is ready to welcome you at "Caloundra by the Sea in 2003". So make up a group and come on over to Paradise - all your friends will be waiting. Page 34 Squares Around Victoria September 2002

35 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DIARY HE SA SQUARE DANCE SOCIETY INC PRESIDENT: John Sendy (08) 82~ 4167 SECRETARY: Shirley Wheeler (08) SA SQUARE DANCE CALLERS ASSOCIATION SECRETARY: James Reid (08) GPO Box 408, ADELAIDE SA 5001 SA ROUND DANCE ASSOCIATION INC SECRETARY: Pal Markwick (08) Hollywood Way, Glenana SA 5052 A wann welcome awaits you at; METROPOLITAN CLUBS Monday FINDON "Adelaide Outlaws" MIS Caller: Graham Elliott (08) MARRYATVILLE "Kannella Squares" advanced (A 1 & 2) Caller: Jeff Seidel (08) STURT "Sunset Twirlers" Plus Caller: Les Tulloch (08) Tuesday MARRYATVILLE "Kannella Squares" PillS Caller: Jeff Seidel (08) PARAFIELD GARDENS "Gumnut As advanced (A 1 & A2) Caller: James Reid (08) ; 1 ~, 3'" & 5'" Please call first. Wednesday BLAIR ATHOL "Adelaide Outlaws" Plus Caller: Graham Elliott (08) STURT "Sunset Twirlers" MIS Caller: Les Tulloch (08) Thursday GILLES PLAINS "Leisurely Squares" BlMs Caller: Noes Neesbar (08) Friday MARRYATVILLE 'Wild Frontier" Plus w/shoplmls Caller: Jeff Seidel (08) COLLINSWOOD "JR Squares" PlusiMS Caller: James Reid (08) SOUTH PLYMPTON "The Weavers" BIMS Caller: Clive Bates (08) ELIZABETH Shooting Stars" PlusIM/S Caller: Trevor Hunt (08) Country Club WHYALLA "Double "J" Dancers' David & Shirley Gabb (08) ~ ROUNDS Sunday "T & T Rounds" Learners Thursday All levelsiadvanced Cuer: Thelma McCue (08) Thursday STURT "Sunset Twirlers" Phase II to V Cuer: Les Tulloch (08) fi n ~ P n. n fi 11 ~~~$~~~~~~tt ~ r ~ I ADVERTISING RATES I In last month 's issue of the SA V, your Editor advised readers they are able I to advertise in quarter page size. This is not so, half page is the minimum as I I decided by the Committee of the Victorian Square Dancing Association. I Prices are as tallows: SIZE REQUIRED 1 Issue 2 Issues 3 Issues 112 Page $3000 $50.00 $7000 I Full Page $5000 $80.00 $ I Members are also advised they are entitled to one free advertisement per I I year. So why not take advantage of the privilege now? L ~ I I Squares Around Victoria September 2002 Page 35

36 THEME : SOtJ'I'H SPA 1SL1rNDS FRIDAY, 15th November 2002, at the Clayton Hall, 264 Clayton Road, Clayton. (Mel 79C2) 7.00 pm. Sherries Members: $ pm. Rounds 8.00 pm. Squares Non-Members: $ Over 16: Adult Price Under 16: Meal Only $25.00 Under 12: Meal Only $12.50 H.~py halfhcur BOOKINGS ARE THROUGH YOUR CLUB 'R~&SPot"Py~ 'B~y()Uy fr'~ 'BYO V Y~& G~ L~ Member'~ Vya,w LWf!/E~ I nt"er~ia1.frpy~cmnt spe..cuwv~cntt;e,yed-for V~~P~ lecwf!/thwen~fyf!-e/. The VSDA resen'es the right to limit entry to this junction Convenor: Phillip Venn Page 36 Sq uares Around Victoria September 2002

37 Victorian Square Dancing Association Inc. Reg No AOOO5828F ABN PRESIDENT: Alan Brown SECRETARY: Maureen Venn: Sickie Officer: Kaye Heeps Memberships: Barbara Treharne: 9n VICTORIAN CLUB DIARY MONDAY ALTONA - Pegasus Rounds Phillip Whyte & Sue Dodd , Uniting Church Hall, Paringa Rd. (Mel. 41 A11) W. Ph II-1V. 8 pm, DPP. GROVEDALE - All about Squares Andrea Sautter Grovedale Hall, Reserve Road 7.30 pm. Beg-MIS, (Mel 465:H7) HEATHMONT - Phoenix Plus Colin Dandridge , Uniting Church Hall, Canterbury Rd.. (oppaliens Rd.) Mel. 50 B pm. PINEWOOD - Pat-A-Rounds East Pat Saunder , Pinewood Community Centre, Toombah St. Mt Waverley (Melways 70. H.5) Convention Rounds pm PRESTON - Lakesiders Bill Pendelbury All Saints Church Hall, Cnr Murray Rd & High St. (Mel 18 G11) 8 pm. DPP MULGRAVE - Matamoras Peter Humphries or , Albany Rise Primary School Cnr Albany Dr & Zita St (Mel 80 E3) 1 st & 3rd MIS, 2nd & 4th Plus, 5th MIS & P TUESDAY ASPENDALE- ALTONA- BOX HILL- Federation Squares Paul Chadwick , Aspendale Senior Citizens Hall 151a Station St (Mel 92 J7) 7.30 pm, MIS Westgate Tuesday Niters Dave Tucker , , Uniting Church Hall, Paring a Rd (Mel 41 A11) Beg, Refreshers, MIS, 8pm-10.15pm.w. DPP Whitehorse Janice Alexander , St Andrews Church Hall. Cnr Whitehorse Rd & Bruce st. Box Hill (Melways 47:09) W. MIS. 1

38 DEER PARK Token Squares Barry/Pam Wootten & Dave/Pauline Tucker Sarsella Park Hall, Station Road. Deer Park. (Me/ways Ref. 25 ESj W. MIS am DPP GEELONG The Geelong Club Dancers Darren Tay/or (1)3) The Girl Guide Hall, 33 Myer Street, Geelong (Melways 401 :E5) 8 pm. MIS. P, ) NOTTING HILL Jaybee Square Wheelers Mike Davey Nottinghill Hall, 386 Ferntree Gully Rd. (Me/ 70 HE!) 8 pm MfS+Soft P WEDNESDAY EL THAM Burra Squares Neil Wynn , Eltham Uniting Church Hall, John St and Main Roads, MIS. DPP. FERNTREE Blue Hill Squares George Lynn & Graham Jameson GULLY Girl Guide Hall, Underwood Road, FTG. 8 pm, MIS, DPP. GLEN ROY E Z Moving Squares Ken Lazarus & Barry Wooten , Uniting Church Hall, Wheatsheaf Rd. MIS. DPP. HEATHERTON. Sunnyside Lodge Plus.. Ella Whyte Pietro Rd Heatherton, (Mel 78 G11) MERIMBULA Sapphire Squares. George Pitt pm, Uniting Church Hall, Merimbula. MIS. P & R. MOUNT Pine City Twirlers Ginni Steele GAMBIER Church of England Hall, Bay Road pm, MIS & P. DPP. MULGRAVE Matamoras Peter Humphries or , Albany Rise Primary School, Cnr Albany Dr & Zita St (Mel 80 E3) A level PINEWOOD Pat A Rounds. Pat Saunder , Pinewood Community Centre, Toombah St., Mt Waverley (Me/ways 70. H.5) SO Rounds. 8 pm. WERRIBEE. Crossroad Squares. Howard Cockburn or Senior Citizens Hall, Synott St. MIS & P. 2

39 THURSDAY ASPENDALE - Daytime Squares Ron Mennie Club Aspendale Senior Citizens Hall 151A Station St, Aspendale 1 pm, W. ALBERT PARK - Southern Cross A Howard Cockburn or St Silas Anglican Church Hall, Cnr Bridport & Ferrars St. FIN. A Level. DRYSDALE - Drysdale Squares. Darren Taylor Ba Uniting Church Hall (rear of church) High St, Drysdale. ( Mel. 238 F9) 1.30 pm MIS Some P & A FRANKSTON - Actlv-ates. Colin Dandridge & Paula Wright or Church of Christ Hall, 130 Cranboume Road. (Mel 102 H 3) MIS 7.30 pm. GREENSBOROUGH -Diamond Valley Squares. Sharon Lacey Masonic Hall. Ester St. (Behind Safeway's) (some Fridays in lieu of Thursdays) MIS. DPP. HEATHERTON - Sunnyside Lodge Thursday Rounds. Ella Whyte Pietro Rd Heatherton, (Mel 78 G11) KANGAROO FLAT Kangaroo Flat Squares. Reg Jordan & Bill Pendelbury , Senior Citizens Centre, Lockwood Rd. 7 pm, Easy R, 7.30 pm MIS DPP. MARIBYRNONG - Essendon Square Dance Club David Hooper Community Centre, Randall St (Melways 28 A 7) W. 1$1& 3,d MIS, 2nd& 4th P.,5 th MIS & P. DPP. NEWHAVEN - (Phillip Island) Island 8's Peter Humphries Newhaven Community Hall, Cleeland St. MIS TOOTGAROOK - Tootgarook Seniors. Bill Dis/ey Senior Citizens Building, Barry St. Beginners 9.30 am. Rounds,, MIS P & Contra 7.30 pm. FRIDAY ALBERT PARK - Southern Cross Plus Howard Cockburn or South Melbourne Senior Citizens Hall Ferrars Place. FIN. P. 3

40 ALTONA- CORIO- SPEEWA- Westgate Dancers Neil Wynn & David Tucker & , Uniting Church Hall, Paringa Rd. MIS, DPP. TIger Squares Ed Morris rd Scout Hall Hendy St 8 pm B & MIS Square Dance attire optional Speewa Country SOC Des Devereux The Barn. Speewa Punt Road FIN 8 pm DPP SATURDAY BALLARAT - Sovereign City Squares. David Brown , Eastwood Leisure Complex, Peel & Eastwood St. MIS. FIN. 2nd & 4th. DPP. BENDIGO - Bendigo Squares Reg Jordan & V.A.I Hall Mitchell St, near Railway Station. (Bendigo St Directory Blue Guide, Dury's H.6), FN, 1 st & 3'd. DPP pm. B. MIS & A. DEER PARK - Chemistry Sets Ralph Weise or Deer Park Hall, 50 Station Road, Deer Park. MIS. 8 pm. TIC. DPP. FOOTSCRAY - R.S.L. Footscray Frank Kennedy Sharon Lacey, , Bill Pendelbury, Footscray R.S.L. Geelong Rd. (Mel 42:83) 8 pm 1st, 3rd, & 5th. MIS & A. FOREST HILL - Mountain Squares & Forest Rounds. Janet Cook or Forest Hill Hall, Canterbury Rd (Melways 62 E2) 2nd & 4th, Rounds (With Teach) 6:30 pm, Plus, 7.30 pm. Mainstream 8 pm. TIC DPP. GLENROWAN - Kelly Country Robyn Hodder Eleven Mile Creek Rd, Glenrowan West. FIN, MIS & Some P HEATHMONT - Phoenix Squares Colin & Jan Dandridge or Uniting Church Hall, Canterbury Rd. (opp Aliens Rd.) Mel. 50 B st. 3rd. & 5th. MIS & Rounds. DPP. 8 pm. HEATHERTON - Sunnyside Lodge Ella Whyte Pietro Rd Heatherton, (Mel ways 78 G11) 4

41 SUNDAY HADFIELD - Pat-A-Round North. Pat Saunder Hadfield Community Hall, Middle Street, Hadfield (Me/ways 17 C3) Phase II to V pm. HEATI'IERTON - Sunnyside Lodge Rounds Ella Whyte Pietro Rd Heatherton, (Me/ways 78 G11) NON WEEKLY CLUB DATES CLUB SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN Bendigo Squares 7 &31 Diamond Valley 5,13,19, 26 Footscray RSL Club in Recess Kelly Country 1,14,28 Mountain Sq/Forest 14 & &23 14 Phoenix Squares 7 & 21 5 & 19 2&30 7 RSL Saturday Night 7 5 & 14 2,16 & 30 Southern Cross "A" 26 Southern Cross Plus 6&20 4& 18 1 & 15 Sovereign City 14 & &23 14 Speewa Country 13 &27 11 & Sunnyside Rounds 1,15,29 6&20 3 & 17 5

42 DATES TO REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 2002 Wednesday 04 Sunday 08 Wednesday 11 ThufTue Thursday 12 Thursday 12 Friday 13 Saturday 14 Monday 16 Monday 16 Tuesday 17 Tuesday 17 Wednesday 18 Saturday 21 Saturday 21 Saturday 21 Saturday 21 Monday 23 Monday 23 Tuesday 24 Tuesday 24 Tuesday 24 Thursday 26 Thursday 26 Saturday 28 Sunday 29 Burra Squares Footy Ii Pie Night Drysdale Squares 2nd Birthday Matamoras "A" level closed 43rd National Convention Perth WA Southern Cross A Club closed Drysdale Squares Club closed Westgate Dancers Club open, Black Friday Chemistry Sets 5th Birthday Pegasus Rounds Club closed Matamoras Mainstream closed Jaybee Squares Colin Dandridge/DPP The Geelong Club Dancers Club closed Matamoras A" level Closed SAY Reporters Close off Date Phoenix Squares Footy Night R.S.L. Sat Night Club closed Matamoras j 19th Birthday Pegasus Rounds 5th Birthday Allabout Squares Footy & Pie Night Jaybee Squares Wear Footy Gear Federation Squares Footy Night The Geelong Club Dancers' Sports Night Diamond Valley Squares Footy Pie & Sauce Night Daytime Squares Footy Dress Up Night Sunnyside Lodge Footy Grand Final Daytime Squares Football Dress Up OCTOBER 2002 Wednesday 02 Thursday 03 Friday 04 Friday 04 Saturday 05 Sunday 06 Thursday 10 Friday Saturday 12 Saturday 12 Thursday 17 Thursday 17 Pat-A-Rounds East Diamond Valley Squares Southern Cross Plus Westgate Dancers Phoenix Squares Diamond Valley Squares Activ-Ates Whitehorse Sovereign City Chemistry Sets Essendon Squares No beginners Beginner Night Club closed 12th Birthday Pizza Night 5th B-day Off To School 15th Birthday 12th Birthday 50th Birthday Closed Whitehorse Bday Closed Whitehorse Bday 27th Birthday Club closed 6

43 ~ _ Friday 18 Monday 21 Sunday 27 Fri/Sun Tuesday 22 Saturday 26 Saturday 26 Tuesday 29 Thursday 31 Westgate Dancers Guest Caller SAV Reporters Close off Date Burra Squares 25 B-day at Petrie Park Kelly Country 21 st Weekend Jaybee Squares Brian Hotchkies/DPP E-Z Moving 15th Birthday Sovereign City Squares Club closed Federation Squares Amateur Callers/Halloween Daytime Squares Party time DPP NOVEMBER 2002 Saturday 02 Monday 04 Monday 04 Wednesday 06 Thursday 07 Friday 08 Friday 15 Saturday 16 Friday 22 Phoenix Squares Rock'N'Roll Night Sunnyside Lodge Cup Eve Special Phoenix Plus Cup Eve Dance Burra Squares Cup Night Daytime Squares Oaks Day Party Speewa Country Squares Club closed VSDA DINNER DANCE CLAYTON Phoenix Squares Club closed RDAV Xmas Supper Dance Box Hill The Closing Date For The Next Issue SATURDAY 21 st SEPTEMBER 2002 Advertisements should be sent a week prior to assist us with the layout. All Reports & Adverts to: 4 St James Ave Montrose 3765 Phone/Fax: or sav_editor@optusnet.com.au CLUB REPORTERS PLEASE NOTE All reports must not exceed 150 words and be received no later than 21st of each month 7

44 FUTURE VSDA EVE/NTS PLEASE NOTE: The new Postal Address for the V.S.D.A. is: PO Box 3164 Frankston East Victoria 3199 Australia Insert for the September 2002 issue of Squares Around Victoria