With Friendly Helpfulness Uniquely Serving the Advanced & Challenge Square Dancers. December 2018

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1 With Friendly Helpfulness Uniquely Serving the Advanced & Challenge Square Dancers Volume 37, Number Details: bottom page 2 Upcoming 2019 Trailblazers Dances and Sessions Schedule Saturday Sessions C1: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM and A2: 3:00 to 5:30 PM Computer Squares during C1 and A2 Sessions Usual Sunday Sessions C2: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM and C3A: 3:00 to 5:30 PM Jan Todd Fellegy... Meriden, CT Feb Ben Rubright... Punta Gorda, FL Mar Vic Ceder... Los Olivos, CA Dance Location Map shown on page 14 Apr Rob French... Sunnyvale, CA May David Heffron... Cleveland, OH Jun Michael Kellogg... Northridge, CA

2 Page 2 Contents TRAILBLAZER Anniversaries, Members & Friends... 3 Be an Angel Birthdays, Members & Friends... 3 Barbara Shimomura... 6 Ben Rubright at Tinseltown December Bibi & Fabienne Orinx, One-Year Anniversary... 9 Board of Directors Meeting December 2, , 13 Board of Directors, Trailblazers Caller Sandie Bryant... 1 Code of Ethics, Trailblazers David Yamasaki Pat on the Back Profile... 4 Debby Arter, One-Year Anniversary... 9 Doug Sheppard New Member Dues, Membership... 1, 2 egreetings Feedback... 8 Darlene Collier-Thomas, Gail Koulax, John & Carolyn Melstrom Fred & Patti Jackson Happy 57th Anniversary... 3 Glenn & Char Larson, November Visitors... 8 Holiday Wishes Kay Christensen New Member Kitty Loves Your Attention In Memory Of Frank Lane, Marshall Flippo, Lee Kopman Local Callers Appreciation Dances Michael Kellogg, June 1 & 2, 2019 Michael Bandoian, July 6, 2019 Romney Tannehill, July 6, 2019 Carl McCullough, July 7, 2019 Marilyn Kirschenbaum, One-Year Anniversary... 9 PACE, Southern California Dance Schedule Phantom Squares Dance Schedule Richard Light, One-Year Anniversary... 9 Rick Manning New Member Ron & Grace Hinders Happy 56th Anniversary... 3 Statement of Policy, TRAILBLAZER Steve & Quin Thornburg, One-Year Anniversary... 9 Tinseltown Squares C2 & C3A Workshops & Dance, Ben Rubright... 7 Trailblazers Dances and Sessions Schedule, Upcoming 2018/ Trailblazers Purpose Trailblazers Sunshine Trailblazers Callers and Dance Schedules, and Location Map Volunteers, Trailblazers WheresTheDance Details Page 13 Membership Renewal Time Dues = $12.00 per person per year Please pay at December dance or mail your check (payable to Trailblazers) to: Trailblazers, c/o Hal Anker-Wanzo 376 Center St Unit 111, Chula Vista, CA Thanks for taking care of your renewal in a timely manner.

3 Page 3 Trailblazers and Friends and January 2019 Birthdays and Anniversaries Jerry Blackmar... December 1 Nick Leary... December 1 Steve Snow... December 2 Chris Clarke... December 3 John Melstrom... December 3 Debby Arter... December 7 Gail Heinrich... December 7 Fia Wise... December 12 Peggy Martin... December 14 Joy Starks... December 14 Wendy Winters... December 15 John Marshall... December 16 Bruce Rosenblum... December 19 Jill Borris... December 20 Curtis Raymond... December 21 Bill Garrett... December 22 Carol Heins... December 26 Craig Shucker... December 27 Ray Lee... December 30 Anniversaries Richard Light & Debby Arter December 7 (4) Kent & Rose Paulsen December 8 (28) John & Peggy Martin December 18 (47) Fred & Patti Jackson December 19 (57) Ron & Grace Hinders December 23 (56) January 2019 Nick Esser... January 1 Steve Light... January 1 Patricia Baker... January 3 Henry Grissett... January 5 Michael Bandoian... January 7 Lynn Batema... January 8 Yossie Kirschenbaum... January 8 Grace Hinders... January 11 Suzy Ries... January 11 Rich Cornick... January 13 Ron Hinders... January 13 Barbara Marshall... January 18 Sherman Fenster... January 20 Gina Phearson... January 20 Craig Thomas... January 25 Norm Taylor... January 26 Anita Froehlich... January 30 Cris West... January 30 Anniversaries Barry Lipton & Linda Kaplan January 2 (2) Nick & Gail Boone January 7 (19) Sherman & Barbara Fenster January 11 (32) Bente & Kai Friis January 31 (43) Fred & Patti 57th Ron & Grace 56th

4 Page 4 David Yamasaki Pat on the Back Pat Roberts Columnist Well, friends, what do you think you know about David? I learned a lot about this friendly and capable dancer. He shares his story: I am a native-born resident of Orange County. Born in Santa Ana, moved to Stanton when I was very young, and then to Anaheim, where I have lived ever since. Educated in local schools, I achieved an A.A. from Cypress College and a B.A. from Pepperdine University in Malibu. I went to work for Sears at one of their service centers located in Buena Park which is where I first heard of square dancing. In the fall of 1978, someone put up a flier advertising a square dance class in nearby Orange. It turned out that the instructor was a tech supervisor where I worked whom I knew. I did not know he was a caller much less a square dancer. I had been looking for new activities and meeting new people, so I decided to go. I got sucked into what has become a 40-year passion for square dancing. The club I started with, the Shirts n Skirts, had just moved from Norwalk to Orange County but lost half of its membership in the move and had to rebuild. S ns was left with around 35 members and a bare treasury. It struggled for the first few years, before growing in the 1980's and 1990's into quite a club. I started going to workshops called by Bob Johnston and Bob Cottington. I was a regular angel at the classes and club workshops... making many friends and enjoying lots of good times and memories along the way. I became well known for frequently bringing my camera and taking hundreds of pictures which were crammed into several volumes of photo albums. Among my favorite memories are trips with a bunch of fellow club members to Hawaii and another to a dude ranch in Colorado. Several club members and I were involved in a group called the Rat Pack. Some of our activities included: covering the front doors of hotel rooms with newspapers; hiding and leaving loose tickets in other people's houses; among other deeds. One time, I found the front of my car was jacked up when I could not go into reverse. Another time I was stuck with a blow-up doll at one of our White Elephant Christmas parties! That doll wasn t much of a partner. Along the way I served in a variety of jobs with the club: Visitation Chairman for several years; Secretary; South Coast Association Representative; and Sheriff. I also started and did the club's newsletter. In 1995, a friend of mine told me about some caller named Romney Tannehill who was starting an A1 class. I had been told negative stories about Advanced dancers being (continued next page)

5 Page 5 David Yamasaki (continued from page 4) snobbish. But I thought that maybe I had become too smug and too comfortable in my own dancing. (I had been dancing Plus for 16 years; I was overdue for a change.) So, I went to my first Advanced class. My journey through A1 and A2 between 1995 and 2001, took me through Romney's dances, workshops, and weekends. Then there was my entrance into Trailblazers. I heard about Trailblazers, but I was intimidated because I had heard of how good the dancers were and the level was so high. Other dancers I knew went to their dances and became members, so I figured I might as well start going. The first dance I went to, was on Saturday afternoon. Later that same night, I went to a Plus dance visitation with my club. It just was not the same. And I ve stayed with Trailblazers ever since! (Shortly thereafter, then- President Sheldon Raizes gave me an application to join.) Realizing that I was thought of as Trailblazer material gave me a good feeling... and still does. Dancing continued with Marty Firstenburg's workshops, Fun-Wuns, Scrambled 8's, and B Sharps. My then-square Dance partner, Barbara Lane, and I ran the front desk at the Scrambled 8's dances when Romney took over their dances. Weekends were spent doing Advanced... at the A Sq D Jamboree in Oxnard, Bakersfield Fiesta (25 in all), King City, and Lee Kopman weekends in Henderson, Nevada. It was a wonderful dance schedule. Speaking of Bakersfield, I remember fun times at the final session on Sunday in the Advanced Hall, where some of us would purposely square up in all-male or all-female squares, or when half the square would be males as couples and the other half with females as couples, or squares where we would all be half-sashayed. And sometimes, we would switch couples from square to square at designated points during a tip. We were tricksters having a good time. Then around 2000, a certain couple wanted to take a crash-course in C1, so they could go to a C1 event. So, a group of us traveled to places like Altadena and the Valley for a private crash course. I got hooked again... only this time into Challenge. I took classes with Frank Lescrenier, Patricia Wahle, and George Monaghan, with further education from Craig Shucker. In 2005, I went into C2; thanks to Frank and George, and began going to Phantom Squares and PACE, while also attending workshops at Paul Freeman's home in Midway City, and Martin Hall South. At the end of George's C2 class, he announced that he would be holding a C3A class, and after that he would probably leave the area. Well, it was take advantage of the opportunity. There was no way of knowing when there would be another one. So off to C3A I went. And that s where I am now. PACE dances and the Extravaganza became part of my schedule. I was attending Paul Freeman's C3A group, which became (continued next page)

6 Page 6 David Yamasaki (continued from page 5) Andrea Weinberg's tape group in Rossmoor. And when Andrea moved away, it became what is now Jane Clewe's group in Tustin, where I still attend. Along the way, I have been blessed by dancing with some terrific Square Dance partners: at first I was with Barbara Lane, and now with my current frequent Square Dance partner, Barbara Shimomura. I will always be grateful for partnering up with capable and charming women such as these. My 40-year journey through square dancing has led me through different levels, which meant new vistas, new dimensions, and new experiences even up to now. I love to dance with other dancers where we all share the same passion. That passion is to stay focused, to do our jobs as dancers by doing our part of the calls, to work in conjunction with each other, and help each other when the need arises. Everyone brings something to the table to keep the square going. The fun builds up during the tip David & Dance Partner Barbara Shimomura resulting in a pleasant experience. This is because all eight dancers in a square are pulling their individual abilities together into working as a team. I am also a firm believer in quality square dancing, and that those who are passionate also pursue quality...not to act as snobs or know-it-alls, but dancers who enjoy good square dance choreography. We are just people who want something different and challenging, and we all work together to get through the sequences. This makes Challenge dancing an enjoyable physical and mental exercise. It is always a pleasure dancing with David in tips. As we struggle through some sequences, you will hear him murmur, There we go. His encouraging phrase brings a smile and confidence to the square. [A BIG Pat on the Back to David for contributing this article... and being a passionate Trailblazer.] Pat

7 Page 7 Map Need more information, or contact Gina Phearson, gina@thomastaxgroup.com

8 Page 8 Trailblazers egreeting Feedback Darlene Collier-Thomas: Thank you Trailblazers for the card and special wishes for my birthday. Hugs to all. John & Carolyn Melstrom: Thank you for the lovely anniversary card. Carolyn and I look forward to seeing our Trailblazers friends soon. Gail Koulax: Thank you so very much for the warm birthday wishes. Nick and I both are very excited to be part of the Trailblazers family. See you in a square :) Glenn & Char Larson with Caller Todd Fellegy The Larsons visiting from Georgetown, Texas (near Austin) stopped by in November enjoyed dancing and visiting with them hope to join them in a square again soon. Square Dancing A secret mood altering & homeopathic substance which, if partaken in regularly, may be addictive Ask your Doctor if Square Dancing is right for you. Common side effects include, but not limited to, uncontrolled weaving, selective hearing impairment, turning right instead of left, passing out and occasional memory recall deficient.

9 Page 9 Debby Arter November 4 Marilyn Kirschenbaum December 2 Richard Light November 4 Bibi & Fabienne Orinx December 3 Steve & Quin Thornburg November 4

10 Page 10 No Snapshot Available Kay Christensen November 2018 Rick Manning October 2018 Doug Sheppard September 2018

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13 Page 13 Trailblazers Board Members Presidents... Tom & Pat Roberts 1st Vice President... Jane Clewe 2nd Vice President... John Martin 3rd Vice President... Barbara Shimomura Treasurers... John & Barbara Marshall and Hal Anker A Square D Rep... Joe Fortenberry Sunday, December 2, 2018, after Session 1 Mel s Dance Center 5946 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA Copy of the Agenda available from Presidents Tom or Pat Roberts Phantom Squares Dances Friday Schedule: Pre-Rounds: 7:15-7:45p A2 with Rounds: 7:45-10:00p; C1 Star: 10:00-10:15p Saturday C3A Workshop Schedule Session 1: 11:00a-1:30p; Session 2: 2:30-5:00p Sunday Schedule: Session 1: C1: 12:15p-2:45p; Session 2: C2: 3:30-6:00p Canoga Park Women s Club 7401 Jordan Ave, Canoga Park Friday Evening Rounds: David Moorhouse Ben Rubright... December 7 & 9, 2018 (Fri, Sun) Rob French... January 11 & 13, 2019 (Fri, Sun) Sandie Bryant... February 8 & 10, 2019 (Fri, Sun) Bronc Wise... March 8 & 10, 2019 (Fri, Sun) TBA... April 12 & 14, 2019 (Fri, Sun) TBA... May 10 (Fri) DARK... May 12 (Sun) Phantom Squares Information Phantom Squares Dance Schedule (Allow few seconds to gather schedule data) Trailblazers Volunteer Staff Computer Squares: Jerry & Ruth Blackmar Equipment: John Martin (Sunday) Historians: John Melstrom and Hal Anker Members Profiles, Columnist: Pat Roberts Photographers: Hal Anker & Rod Anderson Sunshine Representative: Barbara Lane and Hal Anker TRAILBLAZER Editors: Hal Anker & Rod Anderson Webmaster: Tom Roberts Website Advertising Coordinators: Jerry & Ruth Blackmar Southern California PACE Sandie Bryant January 19 & 20, 2019 Schedule CHANGE: C3A (Saturday) 11AM-1:30PM; 3-5:30PM Temple City Women s Hall Map 9704 Woodruff Ave Temple City, CA C2 (Sunday) 10:30AM-1PM; 2:30-5PM Mel s Dance Center 5946 Westminster Blvd Westminster ================================== Vic Ceder February 17, 2019 Schedule: C3A (Sunday) 10:30AM-1PM C2 (Sunday) 2:30-5PM Mel s Dance Center 5946 Westminster Blvd Westminster ================================== Dark March 2019 No C3A or C2 April Map Map

14 Page 14 Callers Schedule December 1 & 2, 2018 Sandie Bryant (Chicago, Illinois) January 5 & 6, 2019 Todd Fellegy (Meriden, Connecticut) February 2 & 3, 2019 Ben Rubright (Punta Gorda, Florida) March 2 & 3, 2019 Vic Ceder (Los Olivos, California) Dance Schedule 1st SATURDAY of the Month Computer Squares BOTH Saturday sessions C1: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM Last tip increased difficulty at C1 A2: 3:00 to 5:30 PM (Computer Squares) Last tip increased difficulty at A2 SUNDAY following 1st Saturday of the Month C2: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM Last tip increased difficulty at C2 C3A: 3:00 to 5:30 PM, Last tip: C3 April 6 & 7, 2019 Rob French (Sunnyvale, California) May 4 & 5, 2019 David Heffron [Novelty (Cleveland), Ohio] Local Caller Appreciation Dances June 1 & 2, 2019 Michael Kellogg (Northridge, California) July 6 & 7, 2019 Michael Bandoian C1 (Yorba Linda, California) and Romney Tannehill A2 (Riverside, California) Singles Welcome Singles Rotation Available Square Dance Attire is Optional Location Map Mel s Dance Center 5946 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA (Freeway Signs read Westminster Ave) Map Carl McCullough C2 & C3A (Spring Valley, California) August 4 & 5, 2019 Bill Harrison (Cheltenham, Maryland) (Schedule Change for August 2019 ONLY, Sunday: C2 Both Sessions, No C3A or C3) This flyer can be downloaded here Questions Tom & Pat Roberts ( )

15 Page 15 The purpose of this organization shall be to promote and encourage square dancing at the Advanced and Challenge levels, in keeping with national standards. (Article II. Trailblazers By-Laws) Trailblazers Code of Ethics Respect other dancers and treat everyone with courtesy Avoid distracting others in the square with unnecessary noises, bickering or horseplay Recognize that squares should not be set up or booked unless it is for the purpose of helping you or helping another Avoid showing off or bragging about yourself or Trailblazers Avoid being critical of callers, clubs and other dancers Recognize as a member of Trailblazers the need to support all Square Dance levels and other clubs is necessary for the continuance and growth of Square Dancing Trailblazers Sunshine Know or heard about a Trailblazers member or friend who needs an extended hand of friendship in a time of happiness or sadness. Please inform Barbara Lane, our Trailblazers Sunshine Representative, so a big Yellow Rock can be sent through a written note. Barbara can be contacted in person, by phone ( ) or at turnaroundblane1@yahoo.com TRAILBLAZER 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 will be published monthly. MAILING ADDRESS: Address all correspondence to: TRAILBLAZER Editor, c/o Hal Anker-Wanzo, 376 Center St, Unit 111, Chula Vista, CA TRAILBLAZER & WEBSITE CONTACT: TommyTrail81@gmail.com DANCE, CLASS & WORKSHOP LISTINGS: No charge for listings. Regular dances will 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: Advertising must be camera ready copy, black ink on white paper. Full page originals cannot be reduced to a half-page. ADVERTISING RATES: 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 REMITTANCE: Make all checks for advertising or listings payable to Trailblazers. Payment must accompany all orders for advertisements and listings.