All Trailblaz ers Dances at Mel s Dance Center

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1 Volume 34, Number Darryl s Square Dance calling will add some much appreciated, unexpected and richly rewarding color to your Square Dance experience. And besides the friendly Trailblazers dancers would enjoy spending some time with you. All Trailblaz ers Dances at Mel s Dance Center Upcoming 2015 & 2016 Trailblazers Dances and Session Schedules Saturday 1st Session C1: 11:15 AM to 1:45 PM; 2nd Session A2: 3:15 to 5:45 PM Sunday 1st Session C2: 11:15 AM to 1:45 PM; 2nd Session C3A: 3:15 to 5:45 PM 2015 Nov Anne Uebelacker. British Columbia, Canada Dec Sandie Bryant... Chicago, IL 2016 Jan Bronc Wise... Denver, CO Feb Vic Ceder... Los Olivos, CA Dance Location Map shown on page 8

2 Page 2 Contents TRAILBLAZER October 2015 Anniversaries, Members & Friends... 6 Birthdays, Members & Friends... 6 Board Members, Caller Accommodations September... 5 Bill & Jan Gipson John & Barbara Marshall Nick & Gail Boone Darryl Lipscomb Profile... 3 Darryl at Lads n Lassies... 3 FrankLy Challenged A2 Class... 5 Guests from San Francisco Jeany Hahn & Jeffrey Gee... 4 Ken Ritucci Day of A... 4 Jim & Pat Hill Happy 55th... 6 Magic Squares Dances... 7 Membership Renewal... 2 PACE, Southern California Dances... 7 Phantom Squares Dances... 7 Square Dance Events Once Removed... 9 Statement of Policy, TRAILBLAZER... 7 Sunshine Representative, Trailblazers... 6 Trailblazers Dances, Upcoming 2015 & Trailblazers Newest Members Gordon & Karen Sim... 2 Trailblazers Square Dance Schedule, Location and Maps... 6, 8 Volunteer Staff, Trailblazers... 7 Membership Renewal Time Dues = $12.00 per person per year Please pay at October or November dance or mail your check (Payable to Trailblazers) to: Sam Mehlman, 4045 Globe Ave, Culver City, CA Thanks for taking care of your renewal as soon as feasible. Karen & Gordon Sim San Diego, California

3 Page 3 Darryl Lipscomb Trailblazers October 2015 Caller For our first Autumn Square Dance, Trailblazers can count on Darryl Lipscomb to remind us how much we enjoy our activity. This particular month marks his fifth consecutive year as our October caller he s on a roll that continues into our future Octobers. Our thanks for Darryl s unique ability to make it happen in a most special way. Darryl Lipscomb began square dancing at the age of 12, started calling at the age of 14, and made calling his full time profession in He was raised dancing to C.O. Guest and Ray Smith who both called for the clubs to which his parents were members. Both were very instrumental in encouraging and helping Darryl. Darryl conducts a winter program in Mission, Texas, for all the Winter Texans" who choose to spend their winters in the "Tropics" of the Rio Grande Valley. He calls a full range of programs, beginners through C-3B. In 1987, the McAllen, Texas, Chamber of Commerce staged the first South Texas Square Dance Jamboree and has repeated the event each year with the help of the Caller Staff for the Jamboree. In addition, the Chamber of Commerce initiated another program which has become The World s Largest Beginners Square Dance Class meeting for three weeks beginning in mid-january on every Monday morning for two hours. Darryl is one of the staff callers for both the Largest Beginners Class and the Darryl & Decah Lipscomb Jamboree. During the summer months, he travels extensively throughout the United States and foreign countries, calling many festivals, weekends, and week-long institutes. Among his favorites is Kirkwood Lodge, where no dancing or calling career is complete, until you've attended a week at this historical square dance destination! When dancing to Darryl you are assured of smooth flowing, innovative, and exciting choreography. He enjoys calling all levels of square dancing equally well; however, he admits working with beginners is especially exciting! Darryl has recorded on several different square dance record labels and is currently a Staff Caller for Global Music Productions. He is also a member of CALLERLAB. Darryl Lipscomb will be calling for the Lads n Lassies Anniversary Dance. Saturday, October 3, 2015, 8:00 pm. Plus with A1 tip. Wilkinson Senior Center, 8956 Vanalden Ave, Northridge, CA 91324

4 Page 4 Jeany Hahn & Jeffrey Gee Trailblazers truly appreciated that you joined us and certainly found it a rewarding pleasure to Square Dance with you. We look forward to your return. COST If you attend ONE session, the cost is $11.00 per dancer If you attend BOTH sessions, the cost is $20.00 per dancer (which equals $10.00 per dancer per session)

5 Page 5 September Caller Accommodations for Barry & Pam Clasper Transportation: John & Barbara Marshall, Bill & Jan Gipson, Nick & Gail Boone Housing: John & Barbara Marshall, Bill & Jan Gipson John & Barbara Bill Gail & Nick A-2 Please come and join us each Thursday at the beautiful Cedarbrook Square Dance Center in Garden Grove. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Must be familiar with the A-1 Program. This is the first A-2 class started in several years, so come and take advantage of the opportunity. Frank is a CALLERLAB Accredited Caller Coach and has been calling for 30 years.

6 Page 6 Trailblazers and Friends October and November Birthdays October 2015 Alexandra Jeannae Bryant Chris Hansen Steve Klinger Liz Lee Charles Leitz Joyce Light Darryl Lipscomb Joyce McLearn Jerry Schaefer Jeff Semel David Yamasaki Trailblazers Dance and Callers Schedule Flyers are available at: Please share this link with your Square Dance friends. Or take along a few when you go to a dance. With your help our Square Dance enjoyment will certainly be enhanced.. The flyer is available both in black & white or color. It is similar to the flyer as shown on page 8 of this newsletter. Thanks for your help... November 2015 Bob Bednar Bob Casebolt Barry Clasper Darlene Collier-Thomas Jim Francis Bob Guss Fred Jackson Larry Joyner Lorraine Leitz Carl McCullough Sue Pratt Michele Sirks Patricia Wahle Larry Wayne Trailblazers and Friends October and November Anniversaries (The number in parenthesis = anniversary years) Lynn & Sue Batema October 1 (49) Vic & Debbie Ceder October 14 (26) Jeff & Shirley McNiel October 16 (22) Jerry & Andrea Weinberg October 16 (27) Tom & Pat Roberts October 22 (42) Joe & Michele Sirks November 7 (34) Jim & Pat Hill November 11 (55) Bob & Peggy Bednar November 19 (49) Albert & Sandie Bryant November 21 (28) John & Carolyn Melstrom November 23 Carl & Donna McCullough November 30 (38) Trailblazers Sunshine Know or heard about a Trailblazers member 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

7 Page 7 Magic Squares Dances Schedule: C1, 12:30-2:30 pm C1, 4:00-6:00 pm (C2 stars) La Mesa First United Methodist Church 4690 Palm Ave, La Mesa Ken Rutucci... October 24 Phantom Squares Dances Friday Schedule: Pre-Rounds: 7:15p-7:45p A2 with Rounds: 7:45p-10:00p Saturday C3A Work Shop Schedule Session 1: 11:00a-1:30p; Session 2: 2:30p-5:00p Sunday Schedule C1: 12:30p-3:00p; C2: 3:30p-5:45p; C3A: 5:45p-6:00p Canoga Park Women s Club 7401 Jordan Ave, Canoga Park Bronc Wise... October 9, 10 & 11 A2 DARK... November 13 Carl McCullough... November 15 Vic Ceder... December 11 & To Be Announced... January 8 & 10 Johnny Preston... February 12 & 14 TRAILBLAZER Editors TommyEditor@yahoo.com Southern California PACE Sunday Schedule: C3A at 10:30 am & C2 at 2:30 pm Mel s Dance Center 5946 Westminster Ave Westminster Sandie Bryant... October 18 Extravaganza November Vic Ceder, Barry Clasper, Rob French, Linda Kendall Trailblazers Volunteer Staff Historians: John Melstrom and Hal Anker Photographers: Rod Anderson, John Melstrom, and David Moorhouse Sunshine Representative: Barbara Lane TRAILBLAZER Editor: Hal Anker Webmaster: Karl Springer Trailblazers Board Members Presidents... Bruce & Nancy Rosenblum 1st Vice President... John Marshall 2nd Vice Presidents... Rod Anderson and Jerry & Ruth Blackmar 3rd Vice Presidents... Barbara Marshall and Shirley McNiel Secretary... Bruce Crabtree Treasurers... Sam Mehlman and Barbara Jones A Square D Rep... Joe Fortenberry 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 Editors, 5740 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA TRAILBLAZER STAFF: Hal Anker ( ), TommyEditor@yahoo.com TRAILBLAZERS WEBMASTER: Karl Springer, webmaster@trailblazers-socal.org 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.

8 Page 8 T R A I L B L A Z E R S Callers Schedule October 3 & 4, 2015 Darryl Lipscomb (Mission, Texas) November 7 & 8, 2015 Anne Uebelacker (Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada) December 5 & 6, 2015 Sandie Bryant (Chicago, Illinois) January 2 & 3, 2016 Bronc Wise (Denver, Colorado) February 6 & 7, 2016 Vic Ceder (Los Olivos, California) March 5 & 6, 2016 Bill Haynes (Gilbert, Arizona) April 2 & 3, 2016 Ben Rubright (Punta Gonda, Florida) May 7 & 8, 2016 Dave Heffron (Cleveland, Ohio) June 4 & 5, 2016 Ett McAtee (Severn, Maryland) July 2016 DARK Happy Birthday, U.S.A. August 6 & 7, 2016 Rob French (Walnut Creek, California) Dance Schedule 1st SATURDAY of the Month C1: 11:15 AM to 1:45 PM Last tip increased difficulty at C1 A2: 3:15 to 5:45 PM Last tip increased difficulty at A2 SUNDAY following 1st Saturday of the Month C2: 11:15 AM to 1:45 PM Last tip increased difficulty at C2 C3A: 3:15 to 5:45 PM, Last tip is C3B 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) September 3 & 4, 2016 Barry Clasper (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) Information: Bruce & Nancy Rosenblum (951) or - John & Barbara Marshall (626)

9 Page 9 Square Dance Events Once Removed TEXPACC (Texas Premier Advanced & Challenge Convention), A2 thru C3A (full time), October 16-18, 2015, Paris, Texas (Vic Ceder, Ross Howell, Darryl Lipscomb, Tim Ploch, Bronc Wise) {No website available} lawplochstaff@flash.net Heartland 26th Jubilee, A2 thru C3B (full time), October 29-31, 2015, Sharonville, Ohio (new location) (Todd Fellegy, Bill Haynes, Ross Howell, Darryl Lipscomb, Ben Rubright, Lloyd Sparks) PACE (Pacific Association Challenge Enthusiasts) Extravaganza, C1 thru C4, November 27-29, 2015, Residence Inn by Marriott at River Ridge, Oxnard, CA (Vic Ceder, Barry Clasper, Rob French, Linda Kendall) Added Barry Clasper Fun In The Sun: IX, November 29-December , Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Vic Ceder, Barry Clasper, Ben Rubright) Info: Blanche Rever ( ) Bakersfield Fiesta 50th Anniversary, Advanced & Challenge, March 18-20, 2016, Kern County Fairgrounds, Bakersfield, CA (Michael Kellogg, Tony Oxendine, Charlie Robertson, Justin Russell, Bronc Wise) Trailblazers 35th Anniversary Dance, May 7-8, Mark your calendar. Plan for a memorable event reuniting with current and former Trailblazers members and friends. AACE (Academy for Advanced & Challenge Enthusiasts) Convention 2016, Advance thru C3B and Part Time C4, June 15-18, 2016, Fort Wayne, Indiana (Sandie Bryant, Vic Ceder, Barry Clasper, Todd Fellegy, Ross Howell, Anne Uebelacker with Rob French and John Marshall) Maple Leafs Regroup (33rd Annual IAGSDC Convention), Advance thru C3B, July 1-4, 2016, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4E 1G3 (Sandie Bryant, Vic Ceder, Barry Clasper, Tim Crawford, Dayle Hodge, Mike Kellogg, Osamu Miyabe, Don Moger, Anne Uebelacker) added Challenge in the Wine Country 2016, Latch on C3A, July 31-August 4, 2016 (Vic Ceder) and Catch C2, August 9-12, 2016 (Sandie Bryant), Sebastopol, CA (Limited Space requires early registration) The complete Square Dance locator website: