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1 SQUARES AROUND VICTORIA Squares Around Victoria The official journal of the Victorian Square Dancing Association Inc Print Post Approval No PP /00001 VOLUME 38 ISSUE 04 May/June 2009 Print Post Approval No PP /00001 Allabout Squares Birthday Victorian Dancers at at Sapphire Saphire Squares Birthday Squares Around Victoria May June 200 Page 1 Victorian Square Dancing Association Inc. PO Box 3164 Frankston East Australia

2 89.9 This Space Please contact Kevin or Barbara or Tired of the same old music format? For a refreshing change Give LIGHT FM a try friends@lightfm.com.au SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DIARY The South Australian Square Dance Society Inc President: Heather Dandridge Callers name appears prior to phone number, All No s prefix with (08) Monday FINDON: Adelaide Outlaws MS Graham Elliot MARRYATVILLE: Kannella Squares Jeff Seidel Advanced A1 & A2. Thursday GILLIS PLAINS: Leisurely Squares MS Noes Noesbar STURT: Sunset Twirlers Rounds Cuer Les Tulloch Tuesday MARRYATVILLE: Kannella Squares Plus Jeff Seidel Wednesday KILBURN: Adelaide Outlaws Plus Graham Elliot STURT: Sunset Twirlers Rounds Cuer Les Tulloch Phase II to Phase V FRIDAY ELIZABETH: Shooting Stars MS Trevor Hunt MARRYATVILLE: Wild Frontier MS Jeff Seidel :30 to 8:00pm Plus Learners SOUTH PLYMPTON: The Weavers MS Clive Bates NOTE: All dances start at 8:00 pm unless otherwise indicated Page 2 Squares Around Victoria May June 2009

3 Squares Around VICTORIAN Victoria SQUARE The official journal DANCING of the Victorian ASSOCIATION Square Dancing Association INC Inc COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE President: Carmel Sinclair Vice President Ray Lilly Vice President Noel Mosbey Secretary: Position Vacant Treasurer: Kevin Thomas Publicity Officer: Mary Beerens Alan Curtis Helen Curtis Beverley Day Herb Doekes Judy Doekes GENERAL COMMITTEE James Fellows Pam Hawkins Mark Kelly Dianne Morris Ian Shiell Membership Officer Barbara Treharne Friendship Officer Betty McLean South Pacific Review Editor (Vic): Marion Brown SAV Editor Position Vacant POSTAL ADDRESS FOR SAV CORRESPONDENCE Temporary Address & Contacts are Kevin or Barbara PO Box 3164 Frankston East Victoria 3199 Phone Fax: POSTAL ADDRESS FOR MEMBERSHIP CORRESPONDENCE PO Box 3164 Frankston East Victoria 3199 POSTAL ADDRESS FOR GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE PO Box 3164 Frankston East Victoria 3199 Please Note: The Address for the SAV and General Correspondence is Temporary and subject to change at any time, Please keep a look out for any changes Squares Around Victoria May June 200 Page 3

4 Hi Dancers, Looking at the SAV - Dates to Remember, there are lots of different theme nights around the Clubs. Easter has come and gone, so you can put you Easter Bonnets away for another year and dance a bit more to get rid of the Hot Cross Buns. All About Squares had their 1st Birthday and by the time this issue is out 'Back to the Shed' in the Kelly country will have come and gone. It's good to see there is lots of dancing despite Clubs closing over the Easter break. Coming up events are, Campbell's Creek Week-end, a Magical duet night at Kaleidoscope with Janice and her sister Lorraine, Westgate celebrates its 30th Birthday and Jaybee Square Wheelers celebrate their 25th Birthday. What a fantastic month of dancing. The 50th Australian National Convention in Perth is soon upon us, 4th - 8th June. I'm sure you can still register if you are wanting to attend. It should be great with a fantastic mixture of Australian and International Callers. The Annual General Meeting will be the next activity, on Sunday 16th August, at the Box Hill Senior Citizens Centre. If you have any thoughts about being on the committee next year, you would be most welcome. We are always looking for new people with fresh ideas. There will also be a second hand stall, so if you have any clothes you wish to sell, that are still in good condition, put a price on them and bring them along. We are also looking for any persons will to assist on this stall. The Dinner Dance is on again at the Springvale Town Hall. Book a table or 2 and have a fun night, with a delicious meal and lots of great dancing to some great callers and cuers. Sale is the place for the State Convention Book your accommodation now. Writing this report is making me weary thinking of all the events coming up, just the ideal activity to keep you warm with the cooler weather coming up. See you on the dance floor somewhere. Carmel Sinclair President VSDA Presidents Report President: Carmel Sinclair Page 4 Squares Around Victoria May June 2009

5 VSDA Publicity Report Publicity Officer: Mary Beerens End March, my partner Ken and I travelled to Europe. Square dancing is also popular in Europe, so we set out to dance. We danced in London UK, in Heidelberg Germany and in Brussels Belgium. Everywhere we went, we were welcomed with open arms. In London we were picked up from the underground station. In Heidelberg, we thought we could walk, and we did. However, it was much further than we thought and a dancer took us back to the motel. In Belgium we stayed with dancers, who we knew from the Warrnambool National Convention and they took us to Brussels for the dance. All Clubs we visited were dancing three sets. In London the dancers only wore square dance attire once a month (first week). In Germany most dancers were in dance attire and in Belgium about half of the dancers. Everywhere we received a small gift, either keyring or badge of the Club. It was great to visit overseas Clubs. The VSDA Annual General Meeting is being held at the Box Hill Senior Citizens Centre, Cnr. Carrington & Thurston Sts, Box Hill on Sunday 16 th August. It is important to be there, so you can elect your new VSDA Committee. Some of our well-seasoned Committee officers will not stand again. Therefore, it is important you have a say in the new appointments for 2009/2010 and meet the new Committee. The VSDA Committee could come in for a drastic change. In the meantime we have a free dance for VSDA members. Non-members can become members on the day and then will save $6.00, almost their entire membership fee for the year. We will have the membership draw for $50.00, door prizes and a raffle. There will be a second-hand stall, so maybe you can bag a bargain. Or maybe get some extra money by selling your pre-loved square dance attire. The VSDA will keep a percentage. If you bring in some gear, make sure it is marked with your name and the money you want for the article. While at the Perth National Convention, 5 th to 8 th of June 2009, we will start to take registrations for the 2010 National Convention in Wodonga. The theme is Under the Big Top and our motto is Let s meet again in twenty10. Come to visit The greatest show on earth in Wodonga, Victoria. Even if you don t go to Perth, you will have the opportunity to register online and get a nice surprise. 40% Discount on the regular ticket price. During the Perth Convention visit our website, register at and Be a Winner. Keep smiling; it s free and contagious. Mary Beerens, Publicity Officer. Squares Around Victoria May June 200 Page 5

6 We have had a quiet spell lately. Our next meeting is scheduled for May. Please contact Mike Davey if you are coming. Any topics members would like covered in Skills and Development sessions should also be directed to Mike. Janice Alexander President Victorian Callers Association President: Janice Alexander Secretary: Mike Davey Round Dance Association of Victoria President: Pat Saunder Secretary: Carol Simondson We had a visit to the Mt Waverley Masonic Hall which is to be the venue for the Spring Festival in September and I think everyone will be surprised at how great it is. The first workshop for 2009 was used for revisiting dnces which are to be voted on at the National Convention in Perth. Due to the lack of attendance, this will be the last workshop at the moment. Good luck to our dancers who are travelling to Perth to represent Victoria Pat Saunder President Ah Beng As many of you will be aware, I travel to Asia on a regular basis. During these travels I have been fascinated by the Ah Beng jokes. In this issue I will share some more of them with you. REMEMBER! It s up to YOU to keep the FUN in Dancing Page 6 Squares Around Victoria May June 2009

7 Club News ACTIV-ATES Caller: Paula Wright Here we are in May and suddenly it is winter. We ve had some nice rain and now it s time to rug up warm and come out Square Dancing. Our hall has some great heaters and the welcome is always warm. Our beginners are coming on nicely and loving it. Since the last report, 23 of us went along to the Rosebud Bowling Club where Peter was doing a One-Night Show. A good fun social night and enjoyed bay all. Then Easter at Speewa will be a memorable one for Paula who couldn t dance at all due to a sprained ankle, all well now. However it didn t stop the enjoyment of the weekend All is ready now for Perth, Our Dressed set representing 4 States for T.A.W.S will be there. Colin will be looking after the club while Paula and Wes are away Keep Warm and Bee-Active ALLABOUT SQUARES Caller: Andrea Braun Mt Gambier Caller: Bob Megaw Congratulations to all our club members on reaching the milestone of our 1st birthday. A fantastic week-end was had by all who attended. The pig on a spit was a huge success and many made it back for seconds! Thanks to all who travelled near and far (including Ian from England) to celebrate this auspicious occasion, and to our callers Neil and Bob who assisted Andrea with very entertaining calling. As always it was a privilege to present more badges and certificates. A sincere thank you to all club members and visitors for your support and assistance on the week-end. Club now has its scheduled break for two weeks returning on 25 April with a visit from the Vintage Car Club. Just a reminder that any dancers travelling via Mount Gambier to and from the 50th National in Perth are very welcome to attend dances at our club. Special birthday wishes to James (3) and Yvonne and Meagan. Don t forget visitors are always welcome. The Two Amigos Squares Around Victoria May June 200 Page 7

8 DAYTIME SQUARES Aspendale Caller: Ron Mennie Time flies as it seems like Xmas was only a few weeks ago. The Convention has come and gone, and our dancers just keep dancing. Good to see Loraine coming for a dance when she can, also nice to see Gloria after a long time. Welcome back to Shelia who enjoyed 3 moths touring WA. Geoff back from Queensland, St Patrick s Party day went well, everybody dressed in Green, Those who could remember are we Irish. Ron has restarted doing Rounds and revisiting what he taught us before Xmas. Wishing all dancers a fun month with their dancing The Grasshopper. BENDIGO SQUARES Caller: Reg Jordan Bendigo Sorry no report for last month, We are dancing at Julie and Barry`s again, they are not moving so that is our permanent home now. We have danced two sets recently so that is good for us, we have fun and thats what it is all about. Hotze and Val came to see us, we enjoyed the night with them. Bill Pendelbury comes up to see us on most dance nights and gives us a call which we enjoy. Campbells Creek dance coming up on our next dance night so we will be going there instead so hope to see you there. BURRA SQUARES Eltham Caller: Neil Wynn Dancer numbers are still very good. Beginners are sticking with it, Thank you mainstreamers for your patience and understanding. Jean s cousin, Ian from UK has been staying with them for the month of April and is even enjoying his first taste of square dancing, never know he might even take it up when he returns home. Brigitte s Sister Ushi, from Germany was also here and enjoyed watching the dancing. We welcomed Tony & Mary from Crossroads for a few weeks. Thank you to all other visitors who have danced with us over the past month. Perth Convention, this is nearly upon us. We know some dancers are taking the opportunity of extending the time and having a holiday. Arrangements for Neil s fill in for when He & Jean are away for 3 months have been sorted out, Thanks to Frank Kennedy & Graham Jameson, they will be sharing the load. (Details in dates to remember.) KOOKA Page 8 Squares Around Victoria May June 2009

9 CHEMISTRY SETS Caller: Ralph Weise Deer Park Cuer: Adrian Weise We would like to thank everybody who came along to support the Royal Children s Hospital Fundraiser Dance on the 28th March. The amount raised so far is $ ; there are still two more tins to collect from two clubs. Plans are underway for next year s function which will see a different format. Next year will be the tenth year of fundraising. Thanks also to our visitors who came along on Easter Saturday to enjoy our delicious hot cross buns and those who dressed up for our beach party night recently. Gail is slowly recovering from her recent operation and is taking the dancing step by step, but should be back to full swing by the National Convention. We have a pyjama night on the 30th May and then the 31st we leave for Perth, those who are driving like us, please take care on the roads. See you in Perth. THE CHEMIST DIAMOND VALLEY SQUARES Greensborough Caller: Sharon Lacey Well here we are again and nearly into the middle of the year. Where does time go? Congratulations to our host and hostess Ralph and Lynn an all who were involved in our annual Children's Hospital Appeal. It was a very successful day with lots of fun and laughter going on. Both Sharon and Amy went into the Children's Hospital Appeal on Good Friday and had a wonderful day. While Frank and Joan are off to Merimbula for a few days while Frank is Feature caller at Sapphire Squares Rusty will be coming back to Sharon and Amys house for another short holiday. Sharon and Amy are counting the days for when rusty arrives and they cant wait to have their 4 legged baby back with them even if its only for just over a week.. Well till next month gang remember. Don't worry be happy COMING SOON A New Round Dance Club will be opening in July beginners welcome. For details Contact Fiona on Squares Around Victoria May June 200 Page 9

10 ESSENDON Maribrynong Hosts: John & Ruth Humphrey Caller: Darren Taylor Thursday evenings in recent weeks has been very busy with our beginners now taking to the floor. They all seem very keen and have eagerly absorbed the first group of moves. A large number of Essendon dancers attended Speewa and from the stories that have been told it was yet another great weekend. By the time this report is read many Essendon dancers will have joined Des yet again for the Campbell's Creek Dance - which we always look forward too. Several dancers are heading off to the National Convention in Perth and taking the opportunity for a holiday along the way. Darren however, is only going for the convention and so that Thursday (June 4th) David Brown will be Essendon s guest caller. GOLDEN SQUARES Narre Warren Caller: Graham Jameson Have you all recovered from your Easter? Hopfully you didn t eat to much Chocolate. Congratulations if you won a prize from the Easter Hampers there Was such a huge selection to choose from. Thank you to all those who donated a Delicious chocolate egg. The Hot Cross bun Supper was enjoyed by all at the end of the night. The Speewa weekend was well represented by the club and for some of you it was your first time. I hope it was a fun and memorable occasion. Dance nights are very busy, it has been great to see people visiting each Week. Thank you everyone who has been poping in. I hope we see you back Again soon. Beginners classes have started again, so if you have someone interested Please bring them along. The National Convention is not far away, safe trip to all who are travelling And see you all there. The Jamos Ah Beng goes to a store and sees a shiny object. Ah Beng : 'What is that shiny object?' Salesgirl : 'That is a thermos flask.' Ah Beng : 'What does it do?' Salesgirl : 'It keeps hot things hot and cold things cold' Ah Beng : 'I'll buy it' The next day, Ah Beng goes to work with his thermo flask Boss : 'What is that shiny object?' Ah Beng : 'It's a thermos flask.' Boss : 'What does it do?' Ah Beng : 'It keeps hot things hot and cold things cold' Boss : 'What do you have in it!?' Ah Beng : 'Two cups of coffee and one cup of ice cream' Page 10 Squares Around Victoria May June 2009

11 JAYBEE SQUARE WHEELERS Notting Hill Caller: Mike Davey Cuer: Pat Saunder Our Easter party went well, many thanks to Peter for his special calls all who attended enjoyed themselves and the atmosphere was very relaxed. We are looking forward to our 25th Birthday celebrations (see Ad). Please note it is only necessary to pre book and pre pay if you are attending the spit roast on the Saturday evening as you can understand we need to give specific numbers to our caterer. Dinner is $20 session tickets are $10 check Ad for Students/ children. Sincere condolences go to Wendy and Pam on the loss of their mother and to Heather on the loss of her sister. KALEIDOSCOPE Heathmont Caller: Janice Alexander We have been having a great time. Good to see a few faces we haven't seen for a while. By the time this is printed our night of Duets with Lorraine Ritchie will be over, so thank you to Lorraine for coming over and having fun with us! It is good to see Phil looking better and Kath is also doing well. We hope Christine recovers soon too. We will not be dancing the 1st weekend in June (Queens Birthday weekend) due to the National Convention. Ah Beng had just bought a new computer and was using it. When he encountered some problems. He decide to use the 'Help' command after some tries. Soon after, he became very irritated and called the computer retailer for support. Ah Beng : 'I press the 'F1' key for help, but it's been over half an hour and still nobody come and help me?!' Squares Around Victoria May June 200 Page 11

12 KELLY COUNTRY Glenrowan Contact: Robyn Hodder Our "Back to the Shed" dance with Peter Humphries was great fun, interesting dancing, meeting up with friends and tasty food, especially the hot soup. Plenty of rain and at times Peter was competing with the thunder and rain on the corrugated iron roof. Thank you Peter for a great weekend and thank you to our visitors for coming. Sunday morning plus was interesting and challenging. In May we will commence our Sunday dances. 3.00pm start. The year is certainly flying by and the winter cold has come upon us very quickly. MATAMORAS MONDAY Springvale North Caller: Peter Humphries Hello everyone. We have some good dancing over the last few months. Those who attend the State Convention had a great weekend. It was great to have it close to home. Our new Plus dancers danced well at their first Plus dance in the real world. Our regular O.N.S. at West Rosebud was another great success. Thanks to all the square dancers who attended. Many of us attended the Speewa Easter Hoedown. It was another great weekend. Can t wait for next year. We will be looking at a new format at the club shortly. We will be taking in new beginners, possibly July, and will need to make adjustments to the format to accommodate. Looking forward to the Back To The Shed dance & Campbells Creek over the next few weeks. MATAMORAS WEDNESDAY Mulgrave Caller: Peter Humphries Wednesday nights are going well with the added dancers who have graduated from Plus & A-Level learners. The State convention was a good weekend. The new A-level dancers acquitted themselves well. Those who attended Speewa at Easter had a great weekend. Looking forward to Back To The Shed & Campbells Creek. DISCLAIMER The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the individual contributors and may not agree with the opinions of the Editor or the Victorian Square Dancing Association Inc, unless expressly stated, nor are we responsible for any goods or services advertised. The Editor reserves the right, without reason, to reject items or edit for space providing the context of the article is not altered. Article requiring extensive editing will be returned, unpublished to the writer.. Page 12 Squares Around Victoria May June 2009

13 Squares Victorian Around Victoria Square The official journal Dancing of the Victorian Association Square Dancing Association Inc. Inc Reg No A F ABN PRESIDENT: Carmel Sinclair SECRETARY: Position Vacant Sickie Officer: Betty McLean Memberships: Barbara Treharne: MONDAY PINEWOOD - Pat-A-Rounds East Pat Saunder , Pinewood Community Centre, Toombah St. Mt Waverley (Melways 70. H.5) Convention Rounds and Popular Dances, Ph II-V SPRINGVALE Matamoras Peter Humphries NORTH or , Edinburgh Road Hall, Edinburgh Road, Springvale North (Melways 80:D6) Weekly M/S TUESDAY DEER PARK - Token Squares Barry & Pam, Dave & Pauline or Sarsella Park Hall, Station Road. Deer Park. (Melways Ref. 25 E6) W. M/S am DPP NARRE Golden Squares Graham Jameson WARREN , Narre Warren Learning Centre, Malcolm Court, Narre Warren. 8pm. MS, DPP NUNAWADING - Whitehorse Janice Alexander , Jaycess Hall, Silver Grove, Nunawading. (Melways 48:E9/10) W. M/S. DPP NOTTING HILL- Jaybee Square Wheelers Mike Davey Notting Hill Hall, 386 Ferntree Gully Rd. (Mel 70 H8) 8 pm M/S R & P Bracket. For Insertion in to Squares Around Victoria. Squares Around Victoria May June 200 Page 13

14 WEDNESDAY ELTHAM - Burra Squares Neil Wynn , Eltham Uniting Church Hall, John St and Main Roads, M/S. DPP. GLENROY - E-Z Moving Squares Ken Lazarus & Barry Wooten , Uniting Church Hall, Wheatsheaf Rd. M/S. DPP. MERIMBULA - Sapphire Squares. George Pitt pm, Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Henwood & Lakeview Streets, Merimbula. M/S. P & R. MULGRAVE - Matamoras Peter Humphries or , Wellington Secondary College. AM Fogarty Hall, Singleton Drive, Mulgrave. (Melways 80:D5) F/N Plus, F/N A level. WERRIBEE - Crossroad Squares. Howard Cockburn or Senior Citizens Hall, Synott St. Werribee, M/S & P. Finish time 10:00pm THURSDAY ASPENDALE - Daytime Squares Ron Mennie Aspendale Senior Citizens Hall 151A Station St, Aspendale 1 pm, W. BENDIGO - Modern Squares Bendigo Philip Aslanidis Senior Citizens hall, Old High Street, Golden Square. 7:00pm W. M/S. Learners FRANKSTON - Activ-ates. Paula Wright Church of Christ Hall, 130 Cranbourne Road. (Melways: 102 H3) M/S W T/C 8.00 pm Basic 7:00pm Beginners GREENSBOROUGH -Diamond Valley Squares. Sharon Lacey Masonic Hall. Ester St. (Behind Safeway s) (some Wednesdays in lieu of Thursdays) M/S. DPP. Page 14 Squares Around Victoria May June 2009

15 HEATHERTON - Sunnyside Lodge Rounds Ella Whyte Pietro Rd Heatherton, (Melways 78 G11) Ph III to V MARIBYRNONG - Essendon Square Dance Club Darren Taylor Hosts: John & Ruth Humphrey, , Community Centre, Randall St (Melways 28 A7) W. M/S, P DPP NEWHAVEN - Island 8 s Peter Humphries (Phillip Island) Newhaven Community Hall, Cleeland St. M/S FRIDAY MOUNT- Pine City Twirlers Ginni Steele GAMBIER Anglican Hall, Bay Road pm, M/S & Basic. NARACOORTE - Pine City Twirlers Chris Bath & Alan Hall Lutheran Church Hall, Megary Cres 7:30pm. M/S & Basic. SATURDAY BENDIGO - Bendigo Squares Reg Jordan , 975 McIvor Highway, Junortoun, (Bendigo side of Farmers Arms Hotel) F/N, DPP pm. B. M/S, P& R. CORIO - Tiger Squares Ed Morris & Dianne Morris , Corio Uniting Church Hall, Hendy St, 8 pm, B & M/S Square Dance attire optional DEER PARK - Chemistry Sets Caller Ralph Weise Cuer Adrian Weise or , Deer Park Hall, 50 Station Road, Deer Park. M/S & Rounds, 8 pm. T/C. DPP. W Squares Around Victoria May June 200 Page 15

16 GLENROWAN - Kelly Country Robyn Hodder Eleven Mile Creek Rd, Glenrowan West. F/N, M/S & P. HEATHERTON - Sunnyside Lodge Ella Whyte Pietro Rd Heatherton, (Melways 78 G11) M/S, DPP, Rounds 7:30 to 8:00pm HEATHMONT - Kaleidoscope Janice Alexander , Heathmont Uniting Church, Canterbury Road, (Opp Allens Road). M/S, DPP 1st & 3rd MOUNT Allabout Squares Bob Megaw & Andrea Braun GAMBIER , Glenburnie Memorial Hall, Casterton Road, 7:00pm, Beginners & MS. NORTH Newport & Westgate Dancers Frank Kennedy ALTONA , The Uniting Church Hall, Paringa Road, North Altona. Basic Rounds 7:00 to 8:00, MS from 8:00 pm Dancing 1st, 3rd, 5th weeks of the month T/C & Biscuits supplied RINGWOOD - Phoenix Squares Colin Dandridge (H) (Colin) (Ann) Kalinda Primary School, Kalinda Rd, Ringwood, Melways 50 C1. W, Beginners 6:30pm, Mainstream 8:00pm DPP See our website for more details SUNDAY. HEATHERTON - Sunnyside Lodge Rounds Ella Whyte Pietro Rd Heatherton, (Melways 78 G11) Ph III to V 2:30pm to 7:00 pm SALE - Stradbroke Squares & Rosedale Rounds Janet Cook Hosts: Jan & Colin, , F/N, Location Rosedale Woolshed, 10:00am to 4:00pm, Bring Lunch to share. T/C, B & MS. Page 16 Squares Around Victoria May June 2009

17 DATES TO REMEMBER MAY Sat 02 11th Annual Campbell s Creek Festival Sat 02 Kaleidoscope Duets with Lorraine & Janice Sat 02 Allabout Squares Club Dance Sat 02 Bendigo Squares Closed (Campbells Creek) Sun 03 Sunnyside Rounds Round Dance Birthday Tue 05 Jaybee Square Wheelers 50 s Night Sat 09 Chemistry Sets Club Closed Sat 09 Allabout Squares Club Night Sat 09 Westgate Dancers 30th Birthday Sun 10 Stradbroke Sqs & Rosedale Rds Club Dance Sat 16 Allabout Squares Club Dance Sat 16 Kelly Country Club Open Wed 20 Burra Squares Letter R Night Sat/Sun 23 JB Square Wheelers 25th Birthday Weekend Sat 23 Chemistry Sets Club Closed Sat 23 Allabout Squares Bring a Friend Sun 24 Stradbroke Sqs & Rosedale Rds Club Dance Wed 27 Burra Squares With Frank Kennedy Thu 28 Activates With Colin Dandridge Sat 30 Chemistry Sets Pyjama Night Sat 30 Kelly Country Club Open Sat 30 Allabout Squares Club Dance JUNE Mon 01 Matamoras Mainstream Club Closed Tue 02 Whitehorse Club Closed Tue 02 Jaybee Square wheelers Guest Caller (Mike in WA) Wed 03 Burra Squares With Frank Kennedy Wed 03 Matamoras A-Level Club Closed Thu 04 Activates With Colin Dandridge Fri-Mon th Australian National Convention Perth WA Sun 05 Stradbroke Sqs & Rosedale Rds Club Dance Sat 06 Chemistry Sets Club Closed Sat 06 Allabout Squares Club Closed Sat 06 Phoenix Squares Club Closed Squares Around Victoria May June 200 Page 17

18 Sat 06 Sunnyside Squares & Rounds Sat 06 Kaleidoscope Club Closed Sun 07 Sunnyside Afternoon Tea Dance Sun 07 Stradbroke Sqs & Rosedale Rds Club Dance Mon 08 Pat A Rounds Club Closed Mon 08 Matamoras Mainstream Club Closed Tue 09 Jaybee Square wheelers Guest Caller (Mike in WA) Tue 09 Whitehorse Club Closed Wed 10 Burra Squares With Frank Kennedy Thu 11 Activates With Colin Dandridge Sat 13 Chemistry Sets With Ken Lazarus Sat 13 Allabout Squares Club Dance Mon 15 Pat A Rounds Club Closed Wed 17 Burra Squares Bling Night with Frank Thu 18 Activates With Colin Dandridge Sat 20 Allabout Squares Club Dance Sat 20 Phoenix Squares Club Closed Sun 21 Stradbroke Sqs & Rosedale Rds Club Dance Mon 22 Pat A Rounds Club Closed Tue 23 Jaybee Square Wheelers Soup & Roll Night Sat 27 Allabout Squares Club Dance Sat/Sun 27 Island 8 s 15th Birthday Mon 29 Pat A Rounds Club Closed JULY Wed 01 Burra Squares With Graeme Jameson Sat 04 Allabout Squares Scheduled Break Sun 05 Stradbroke Sqs & Rosedale Rds Club Dance Tue 07 Jaybee Square wheelers Independence Day Dance Wed 08 Burra Squares With Graeme Jameson Fri-Sun 10 Martin Klibbe Memorial Dance Mackay Qld Sat 11 Allabout Squares Scheduled Break Sat 18 RDAV Winter Workshop Sat 18 Stradbroke Sqs & Rosedale Rds Birthday W/end Sun 19 Stradbroke Sqs & Rosedale Rds Birthday W/end Wed 22 Burra Squares With Graeme Jameson Wed 29 Burra Squares With Graeme Jameson Page 18 Squares Around Victoria May June 2009

19 AUGUST Tue 04 Jaybee Square wheelers Amateur Callers Night Wed 05 Burra Squares With Graeme Jameson Wed 12 Burra Squares With Graeme Jameson Sun 16 VSDA AGM Sun 16 Stradbroke Sqs & Rosedale Rds New Student Intake Wed 19 Burra Squares Neil & Jean Return Sat 29 RDAV Spring Workshop Wed 26 Burra Squares Soup Night Sun 30 Stradbroke Sqs & Rosedale Rds Club Dance SEPTEMBER Sat 12 RDAV Spring Festival Sun 13 RDAV Spring Festival Sun 13 Stradbroke Sqs & Rosedale Rds Club Dance Sun 20 Matamoras 26th Birthday Fri-Sun 28 35th South Australia Convention Details to Follow OCTOBER Sat 02 Kaleidoscope 4th Anniversary Sun 11 Stradbroke Sqs & Rosedale Rds Club Dance Sun 25 Stradbroke Sqs & Rosedale Rds Club Dance IMPRTANT NOTE TO ALL CLUB REPORTERS For the JULY Issue please send your reports by 21st June To Assist with layout, Advertisements should reach us by no later than 14th. June PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOW THE ONLY FOR THE SAV Phone: Fax: or send to PO Box 3164, Frankston East, Vic 3199 Squares Around Victoria May June 200 Page 19

20 Club May Jun Jul Bendigo Squares 16, 30 13, 27 Diamond Valley Kaleidoscope 2, Kelly Country 16, 30 Matamoras A 6, , 15, 29 Matamoras Plus 13, , 22 Newport & Westgate Dancers 2, 9,16, 30 6, 20 Stradbroke Squares & Rosedale Rounds 10, 24 7, 21 Sunnyside Rounds 3,17 7, 21 5, 19 DIARY DEFINITIONS W = Weekly DPP = Dancers Plate Please P = Plus Ph = Phase B = Basics (Beginners) 1, 3, 5 = Club operates on the 1st, 3rd & 5th weeks of the month 2, 4 = Club operates on the 2nd & 4th weeks of the month M/S = Mainstream R = Rounds F/N = Fortnightly T/C = Tea & Coffee supplied Page 20 Squares Around Victoria May June 2009

21 SAV DATES Revised Issue Dates for 2009 Issue Adverts Close Reports Close Posting July 14th June 21st June 6th July August 14th July 21st July 4th August September 14th August 21st August 7th September October 14th September 21st September 5th October November 14th October 21st October 2nd November December 14th November 21st November 7th December Postage dates is the latest, and where possible will be posted earlier Squares Around Victoria Or The SAV as it is more commonly known, Is published 10 times a year too keep dancers up to date with news and events on Square Dancing in Victoria and around the Country. It is available only to Members of the VSDA Membership & SAV for 1 year is $30:00 Membership & SAV for 3 year is $78:00 The above fees include free postage of all SAV issues. Members also have the advantage of :- free AGM dance entry,. discounted tickets to the State Convention discounted tickets to the Dinner Dance. 1 free 3 line members advert per year. Should you wish to be on our mailing list, please contact our membership officer, Barbara on membership@squaredance-victoria.com Squares Around Victoria May June 200 Page 21

22 NEWPORT & WESTGATE DANCERS North Altona Caller: Frank Kennedy Trainee: Jaden What a Quiet month. Closure due to hot weather policy makes a big break for fortnightly clubs. Thank Heaven hot weather has gone for another year. Young Jaden is now officially a trainee with Frank and our club. We hope he is as successful as the other 5 Trainees who now all run their own clubs. Our club is very proud of the 5 successful callers of today who started with Westgate. Also of the many Callers who called with us before they ever opened their own clubs. By this issue, Westgate s 30th Birthday will have come and gone. Somehow it does not seem like 30 years. Frank and Joan still undecided about a North trip this year, we will keep you posted. The Seagull Trainee Report: Many of us attended the RCH Fundraiser dance. Well done to everyone involved. Magically the stage disappeared as Frank was calling. Some of us attended Speewa for another fun weekend. Jaden PAT-A-ROUNDS Pinewood Cuer: Pat Saunder Pat A Rounds Dancers are now looking forward to our Charlston Fun Night in June. Mondays we are revisiting Rhumba and Foxtrot Beginners are working well on Waltz s Please check the Diary for June Club Closures PHOENIX SQUARES Caller: Colin Dandridge Ringwood Caller: Ann Dugdale Many thanks to Paula & Wes Wright, for helping out with the calling when Colin was sick recently. We have no more nights-off planned until June (See Dates to Remember), so the beginners should be moving along quite quickly, now. It s lovely to have so many visitors coming along. See Club Diary for our new address. Colour copies of this publication may be downloaded in A4 size from our website at Page 22 Squares Around Victoria May June 2009

23 PINE CITY TWIRLERS Mount Gambier Ginni Steele Square Dancing in Mount Gambier has started off very well with lots of planning by the committee for a good year of dancing and social activities. With 9 dancers preparing to attend the National Convention in Perth, with the organising of a Dress Set and the preparation of the Caravans for 8 of the dancers. This is making the trip even more exciting and something that everyone is looking forward to attending. Dancing has been steady with the mainstream dancing on Friday Nights. An Aussie Night is our first Social Function for 2009 where we are all going to step back into the past and camp out at Jack and Shirley s for some real Aussie Tucker on the camp fire, which will include a three course Aussie Meal for those who do not want to do the trip home will be taking their tents or caravans and spending the night and will continue on the Sunday with a real Aussie Breaky around the camp fire. Monday 25th May Brian Hotchkies will be joining us for a night of Dancing. A sausage sizzle is being organised for those who are travelling from Naracoorte or any visitors who are passing through Mt Gambier. All visitors are welcome to join us. Please contact Margie on or after 6pm if any visitors will be available for this night or any other dancing night. PINE CITY TWIRLERS Narracoorte Chris Bath & Alan Hall We trust everyone had a safe and happy Easter spent with loved ones. Congratulations to Andrea & Jeff for your 1 st birthday. Was a very enjoyable night. It was lovely to catch up with visitors from Adelaide and Victoria. Always news to catch up with and we love having guests. Our doors are open if you should find yourselves passing through please do not hesitate to make contact. We are in full swing with the final touches for our audience participation night. Our support goes to the local chaplaincy on May 9 th for a Mothers Day Dance. Hopefully the turn of cold weather wont keep everyone by the home fires. Happy Mothers Day to all Mums. Have a great day. Happy birthday to Westgate dancers, sorry we wont be there to share the occasion with you, but thinking of you in spirit. Have a great weekend. Chris & Alan Squares Around Victoria May June 200 Page 23

24 SAPPHIRE SQUARES Merimbula Caller: George Pitt Our weekend is almost upon us and we look forward to catching up with old friends again and making a few new ones. At the time of writing it is too early to report on our weekend for this issue, so it will be in the July one. Gloria is currently in Melbourne awaiting a new grandchild (hopes like mad to be back for the birthday weekend). Pam & George head overseas two weeks later and will be away most of May & June. Club will run to tapes, providing sufficient numbers, so please ring first (Margaret or John McAllister on ). Happy birthday wishes go to Mal in May and Gloria in June. After our birthday we will once again farewell Barry Lee, who will be chasing the sun in his usual manner! It has been lovely having him here for a few weeks and we wish him well. STRADBROKE SQUARES Caller: Janet Cook & ROSEDALE ROUNDS Hosts: Jan & Colin Sale Lots of good dancing in the last month - including our Easter Dance. John own the Easter eggs prize and shared them with us all. Good to see Colin back on the floor again - but he had to dance as a lady! We must be the only club around that often has men dancing as ladies - must be the country air! This time both Colin and Frank were doing it! In May our 2nd dance for the month will be in Moe instead of the woolshed - we are dancing at the retirement village there at their invitation. Hoping we can get some of them to take up square dancing or get back into it. John and Yvonne already have done so. Its nice to see Kevin and Ellen back at club. Plans underway for our Birthday in July - see advert. Rounds classes moving up into Phase 3 stuff with Cha now being taught and more advanced waltzes under way. Page 24 Squares Around Victoria May June 2009

25 SUNNYSIDE LODGE & ROUNDS Heatherton Cuer: Ella Whyte We have had another enjoyable month of Square Dancing. Even though the cold weather is upon us and the dance nights are cooler, it s still warm and friendly inside our lovely venue. June is a quiet month and some of our dancers are busy planning their usual holidays up north in the sun. We wish them a safe and enjoyable holiday. By the time you read this the National Convention will have been and gone. We hope those who travelled to Perth had a great time and a safe journey home. Our club will be operating as usual, so if you are not going to the National why not come along and enjoy a night of fun and friendship with us at Sunnyside. SUNNYSIDE ROUNDS Heatherton Cuer: Ella Whyte Our special Afternoon Tea Dances continue on the 1 st Sunday of each month and we invite all Round dancers to come along and join with us for an enjoyable afternoon of easy level dances. Thursday club has continued workshopping Rounds for the National in Perth. For all those attending the National in Perth, we wish them safe travelling and a very happy and enjoyable Convention. It is good to see John McRae back dancing after an operation on his hand. We hope Pam Deamer recovers from her spinal aliment without having to have surgery and hope she will be back on the dance floor soon. Ah Beng always smiles during lightning storms because he thinks his picture is being taken Squares Around Victoria May June 200 Page 25

26 TOKEN SQUARES Hosts: Barry , Pam Deer Park Dave & Pauline Hi everybody; boy hasn't the weather been interesting lately.?? Melbourne sure lives up to it's reputation. Had a bit of fun during the month, for the first time our Men dancers out numbered the Girls, so we had the all Men's set again. They danced so beautifully, even the girls applauded. Wow. School holidays had Grandma bringing their Grand Kids along for a morning of entertainment...watching Grandmas' and Grandpas' enjoying themselves. Nice to have Stella and Pauline back dancing with us again. David and Pauline have en barked on one their getaways, back soon, and Don and Sandra tell us that they had a great time on their cruise. Birthday greetings to all our Birthday people. That's all for now, so remember a hearty welcome awaits you when you visit us Daylight WHITEHORSE Caller: Janice Alexander Nunuwading The weather certainly changed in a hurry, but the heaters work well. It was great to see Kath along and to see Lyn dance for the first time in over 12 months! Heike is back after a nice holiday, and Dieter and Elisabeth head off to Fiji for theirs. We hope Elisabeth's arm is better soon and Christine appears to be on the mend as well. It was nice for Greig and Carmel to drop in before they head off as well. We also had a visit form Ken Lazarus - it has been a busy month! Hopefully we all stay well over winter. 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. Page 26 Squares Around Victoria May June 2009

27 10th to 14th June 2010 at the Wodonga Sports & Entertainment Centre 2008 Dinner Dance Financial Report Income Function Income $5, Raffle Income $ Total Income $6, Expense Catering $4, Decorations $ Discounts and Refunds $56.50 Function Fees VCA & RDAV $ Raffle & Prize Purchases $14.98 Venue Hire & Sound $1, Printing / Copying $16.00 Total Expense $6, Net Profit (Loss) -$ Squares Around Victoria May June 200 Page 27

28 Adrian & Mirribelle Brown & Family I knew Mirrabelle and Brielle from the New Horizons Playgroup which Mirrabelle ran and organised so well, she always had a craft going for the kids and sat down and taught them how to do it... I remember the time she sat down and made scones with the kids, I thought she was so keen, the kids really enjoyed it. She welcomed our Mothers Group in, and made it such a nice place for us to get together and enjoy the children playing. We really miss her and Brielle and will never forget her kindness and smiling happy face, she was always so happy. Brielle was such a confident little girl, and Mirrabelle said it was because she had two older brothers so she had to stand up for herself, she became very fond of the new babies that were born late last year and always wanted a cuddle. We all really miss them both, and are devastated for the loss of the family. Our sincere condolences to their family and friends. Linda and all the mums and kids at New Horizons Playgroup Victorian Square Dancing Association Inc ANNUAL DINNER DANCE November 20th At the Springvale Town Hall Convenor Alan Curtis Mark this one in your Diary More details available from Page 28 Squares Around Victoria May June 2009

29 Nominations for the 2009 / 2010 Victorian Square Dancing Association Inc Committee of Management. President Vice President 1 Vice President 2 Secretary Treasurer One Position One Position One Position One Position One Position Publicity Officer One Position Membership Officer One Position SPR State Editor One Position (2yr) General Committee Ten Positions ) Nominations close at 5:00 pm on the 26th June 2009 with:- The Returning Officer, Unit 2/35 Heathfield Rise, Box Hill North, Vic, 3129 SCHEDULE 1: Nomination Form We, the undersigned financial members of the Victorian Square Dancing Association Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the VSDA), do hereby nominate: who is a financial member of the VSDA for the position of for the period from the 2009 Annual General Meeting until the 2010 Annual General Meeting. Nominators Name: (please print) Membership Number Signature Seconders Name (please print) Membership Number Signature I, (nominee) do hereby accept the above nomination, and declare that I qualify for the position. Membership Number Signature The nominee may attach a supporting statement to this nomination. Such resume MUST be typed and no longer than 150 words. It may not contain any statements of a derogatory nature about other candidates, or other members. Returning Officers Use ONLY. Date received. Membership valid: Nominee: Nominator: Seconder: Qualifications checked: Squares Around Victoria May June 200 Page 29

30 Keep your eyes open For further information! Please put these dates in your diary 2009 State Convention Financial Report Income Function Income $13, Total Income $13, Expense Administration $ Advertising $ Catering $3, Decorations $ Discounts and Refunds $ Function Fees VCA & RDAV $ Insurance $ Ribbons & Year Bars $ Venue Hire $6, Sound Supply $1, Postage $ Printing $ Total Expense $14, Net Profit (Loss) -$ Page 30 Squares Around Victoria May June 2009

31 ISLAND 8 S 15th BIRTHDAY 27 TH & 28 TH JUNE, 2009 VENUE: SAN REMO RECREATION HALL WYNNE ROAD, SAN REMO (Melways 434 J 8) SAT: 2:00pm - 4:30pm PLUS $8 7:30 pm MAINSTREAM & ROUNDS $8 (PLATE OF SUPPER PLEASE) SUN: 10:30am CASUAL DANCE & BAR-B-Q LUNCH (FOOD PROVIDED) $8 ALL 3 SESSIONS $20 INQUIRIES: Peter Humphries John & Jackie Squares Around Victoria May June 200 Page 31

32 The ROUND DANCE ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA Inc. is excited about GEORGE and PAMELA HURD attending our 7th Spring Festival. The Festival will bring many interstate and overseas dancers to Victoria. WILL YOU BE THERE? FOR ALL ENQUIRIES TELEPHONE MIKE HARCOURT Deputy Convenor/Secretary Page 32 Squares Around Victoria May June 2009

33 SQUARE DANCE SUDOKU IS BACK Ah Beng is filling up an application form for a job. He supplied the information for the columns on Name, Age, Address etc. Then he comes to column on 'Salary Expected', but he is not sure of the question. After much thought, he writes ' Yes ' Squares Around Victoria May June 200 Page 33

34 SQUARE DANCE DRESS CODE This is the Dress Code for Square Dancing in Australia as determined by the Australian National Conventions Advisory Board and is adopted by the Victorian Square Dancing Association Inc for all their functions, and National Conventions held in the State of Victoria Australia. No person is to be permitted on the Dance floor who is not neatly, cleanly and correctly dressed in recognised Square Dance attire. This shall not preclude a person specially attired for novelty and demonstration items. Square Dance attire for men shall be interpreted to include a buttoned, full length sleeve shirt. a bolo tie, cravat or similar is desirable.. Trousers, slacks or dress type jeans shall be neat and tidy. Dress shorts are permitted only in conjunction with long socks. Clean shoes, dancing pumps or dress boots shall be worn and shall be of a type that will not mark or damage the floor. The wearing of a hat indoors, except where it forms part of a demonstration, is unacceptable. Square Dance attire for women shall be interpreted as including the wearing of a full type Square Dance dress or skirt and long sleeved blouse, complete with suitable discreet underwear. Full backless-type, bare back or bare midriff dresses or blouses are not acceptable. Dress and jewellery must be such that they will not damage other Dancers or their clothing. Clean, low-heeled or flat-heeled shoes or jiffies of a type that will not mark or damage the floor shall be worn. Spike or small type heels are banned (heels must be a minimum 25mm long in all dimensions in contact with the floor surface). Page 34 Squares Around Victoria May June 2009

35 EBAJINDA ENTERPRISES Name Badges for SQUARE DANCING, BOOTSCOOTIN, BALLROOM, ROCK n ROLL OTHER CLUBS, PUBS & ORGANISATIONS (Diamantes a specialty) Also Trophies, Signs, Awards and Rubber Stamps Ph/Fax: Jan (03) Sunnyside Rounds Sunday 3rd May Special Birthday Enquiries: Ella Squares Around Victoria May June 200 Page 35

36 Choose your VSDA Committee for 2009 / 2010 Will be held at the Box Hill Senior Citizens Centre Cnr. Carrington & Thurston Sts (M 47 C 10) Continuous tea, coffee and biscuits. Membership draw for $50.00 voucher Door prizes and Raffle. Second hand square dance clothing stall. Maybe you will find a bargain, come and see. For further information please phone Ray Lilly Page 36 Squares Around Victoria May June 2009