MAY 2013 REPRODUCED COURTESY OF

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1 MAY 2013 REPRODUCED COURTESY OF Please have all Bugle Advertisements in prior to 25th of each Month Thank You. 1

2 WAVELL WHIRLAWAYS Well what a great State Convention. The Venues were chosen well and suited each Session of dancing. A Big thank you to Sid Leighton and Lynette MacPherson for putting their lives on hold for nearly two years to put this Convention together. Everything was thought of even though the gremlins crept in occasionally. Even though I was not able to dance as much as I would have liked I defy anybody to say they did not have a good time dancing and catching up with old friends in dancing and making some new friend as well. I know that our new dancers from Taigum Square Dance Club enjoyed their first Convention and are looking ahead to the next Convention at Cleveland when they will be able to do more dancing, even though they gave the Mainstream dancing a go to sometimes much hilarity. A big, big, thank you again to Sid and Lynette and all the helpers from three clubs who did in any way help with decorating halls, barbecuing many dozens of sausages, serving the same, keeping the cold water flowing, and the urns hot for tea and coffee, supper on two nights and helping with the evening meal on Sunday. A lot of tired people at the end of the weekend but a good tired knowing they had done their best. June Lambert Please have all Bugle Advertisements in prior to 25th of each Month Thank You. 2

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5 CHRISTMAS IS COMING. COME TO THE PARTY CARINA CAROUSELS INVITE YOU TO THE SENIORS HALL AT 1 EDMOND STREET.CARINA. FROM 1PM THURSDAY 5 TH DECEMBER. A PLATE FOR AFTERNOON TEA WILL BE APPRECIATED. Suncoasters It's almost as though this is the year of the cruise ships for the Suncoasters. As well as Nev and Bev McLachlan working on the popular Cruisin Country ship a number of our members have been sailing the high seas, sometimes with unintended landfalls, leading to a drop in numbers at many of our dances. While Nev and Bev were away, Helen and Barry Ball helped out by continuing the popular round dance lessons. Like our last intake of square dancers the new round dancers were attracted by the large sign outside the hall. Since Dixon Road was opened on to the Sunshine Motorway the through vehicle traffic has increased significantly and this sign seems to be the most effective way of advertising our Club. Lyn Please have all Bugle Advertisements in prior to 25th of each Month Thank You. 5

6 THANKS FOR A WONDERFUL CONVENTION I would like to say a very big thank-you to Lynette Macpherson & Sid Leighton for convening the best State Convention that I have ever been to. Having danced for more than 30 years in various parts of the country, I can honestly say that I have never been to anything like it. They thought of everything. The food was fantastic and the venues were amazing. I heard many people say that they were having a really good time during the weekend and when several callers stated that "Lyn & Sid have put the fun back in Square dancing" many, many dancers agreed. Three cheers for the dynamic duo. The atmosphere was electric on Saturday night with the different music and great calling and incredible costumes. I had the pleasure of visiting the Basic Hall on Friday night and could not believe the atmosphere in there either, it was rocking. All ages had a smile on their face and even the line dancing was popular. From the bottom of my heart, I want to say thank-you to you both for your efforts. Events like this just don't happen without a lot of effort and that showed in the organisation of the Convention. This dance was put together by skilled, caring people and I am grateful that I had the opportunity to attend. Regards Carol Roberts Qld Dancer Please have all Bugle Advertisements in prior to 25th of each Month Thank You. 6

7 September Report Gumdale Grandsliders Square Dance Club Inc. Caller: Alan Evans Of course, the big event in September, was the Queensland State Convention. With some trepidation, we south siders crossed over the river to the celebration at Ferny Hills. We were rewarded for our effort. The whole event was a triumph of organisation and simple good fun. Quite a number of Grandsliders were among the crowds at the two big dances on Friday and Saturday nights, including some of our newer dancers. We have several new regulars who are coming along well, and enjoying themselves. The final sessions and dinner were also well attended. Only one mishap- Margaret and Ken s car objected to being so far out of its comfort zone, and as we neared the venue, ominous wisps of steam appeared from the engine. RACQ angels took over and we all went on to have a great night. We welcomed the return of our friend Pat, from Tudor squares in Oxford, England. Pat dances with us each year while visiting her family in Victoria Point. We look forward to her return next year. Our next party dances are Halloween and Melbourne Cup day- everyone is invited. Sadly we will be farewelling Mie and Kei at the Halloween dance, as they are returning to live in Japan. They will be very much missed. Thanks to all our dancers and our wonderful Caller, Alan. Fay Moore Vice President Please have all Bugle Advertisements in prior to 25th of each Month Thank You. 7

8 Society News - for all Dancers and Club Officers Here is a summary of the main points discussed at the Society Management Committee Meeting & General Meeting held on, 1 October, Significant dances to be held next year are: The Society AGM Dance, March 29, - Gala Dance with Sunshine State Round Up, May24, - Qld State Convention September and the Society Christmas Dance (hosted by Bundaberg Clubs) November 22. For the State convention, the committee is asking for Clubs or other groups to manage various aspects of the Convention on the weekend. Please see the State Convention notice on another page. The clubs from Bundaberg offered to host the 2014 Society Christmas Party. Their offer was gratefully received. More details will follow later. The Society Executive is keen to hear from clubs or individuals who want to conduct beginners classes next year. There are some funds available and clubs are asked to detail their proposals and put them to the committee. A new Membership form has been produced. It may be filled out on line before printing and signing it. There are a few changes have been made so that it conforms to the Society's constitution and regulations. Please see that form also in this edition of the Bugle. It will probably be available on the web site soon. Some dancers have asked questions about the extent of cover under the Society's Accident Insurance scheme. I have included a document which describes the cover also in this Bugle. Also at the meeting held last Tuesday, the Society agreed that the price structure of club membership needed to be changed to meet costs incurred and that clubs needed to apply/re-apply for affiliated membership of the Society. New affiliation forms will be sent to clubs in the near future. Please ensure that all clubs wishing to be part of the Society respond ASAP to the Society Secretary. David Pearce Publicity Officer DISCLAIMER The opinions expressed in the Banana Benders Bugle are those of individual contributors and may not necessarily agree with the opinions of the editors or the Qld Society or Qld Clubs, nor are we responsible for any goods advertised for sale. Please have all Bugle Advertisements in prior to 25th of each Month Thank You. 8

9 GUMDALE GRANDSLIDERS INVITE YOU TO JOIN US ON WATCH THE RACE LIVE ON T.V! JOIN IN THE SWEEPS! PHANTOM RACE CALL with Kevin Mahoney DRESS UP for the occasion-a prize for best dressed Basic, Main Stream & Plus dances to cater for all When: Tuesday: 5 November Time: AM to 2.30 PM Where: Alexandra Hills Community Hall Cnr. Finucane & Windemere Rds, Alexandra Hills Entry:$6.00 for a full day of fun, dancing and frivolity A plate to share for lunch would be appreciated. Come, celebrate Melbourne Cup with us, and enjoy all the fun and excitement of Australia s favourite race day! Cairns City Square Dance Club Our Friday nights continue to be well attended by members and visitors dancing plus main stream and easy mainstream for the learner dancers. The Club now holds as plus only night once a month. We always end our dance nights with supper and a chat. Our visitors this month have been Hilda and Tom, Melva and Jack and Elva and Eddie (Ulysses) Welcome back to Ian and Jenny from their southern holiday. Dianne and Henry are having their Melbourne Cup Day at their property on Sunday 3 rd November and members are invited to attend. We are having a Pot Luck Dinner before our Friday night dance on 25 th October. Some of us have discussed what we will bring so we will have a variety of dishes. Should have a good time. Until next month Janet Hansen Publicity Officer Please have all Bugle Advertisements in prior to 25th of each Month Thank You. 9

10 70 s New Year s Eve 'Square Dance Party 'Glam and Glitter' Caller, Gary Petersen Sunshine Coast Square Dance Centre 260 Dixon Road BUDERIM {off Sunshine M/way} Tuesday 31st December 2013 *7ish set table, BYO deco s & Happy Hour! * Dancing 8 till Late; * Cost > $8-00 * Basic, Mainstream & Plus * * { + Mixers & Monte Carlo } * * ( B.Y.O. Drinks and Nibblies) * * Bottomless Tea, Coffee and Cold Water * {Prizes for Best Dressed Male and Female} Best Decorated Table & Many Lucky Doors Cane Country Squares Two sets danced on the weekend Alan and Jane Evans visited Cane Country Squares. Alan created and tested us with different formations from simple movements - all good for the brain function. It was a very happy atmosphere for Mainstream and Plus and again for "A" dancing Sunday morning. Both Matthew and Alan took turns dancing some "A". A half hour of round dancing preceded Saturday night square dancing. November 1st will be our Club's annual Charity Night when profits from the night will be distributed to a local charity. Pam Garson Please have all Bugle Advertisements in prior to 25th of each Month Thank You. 10

11 Square Dancing Society of Qld. Inc AGM Dance Keep the date clear:- Saturday - March All dancers and Callers/Cuers are invited to enjoy the fun of a combined dance and to inject your ideas to improve your Square Dance Society We have booked a hall at Salisbury. More information in the coming editions of "The Bugle" Hosted by Rambling Eights Square Dance Club Rambling Eights Caller David Pearce With our theme night for October being "masquerade" we really didn't want it to be the hottest night of the year so far. But it was! 38 o was not a good temperature to be dancing behind a mask. Congratulations to those who kept theirs on for the duration, especially Karen who won a prize for her orange taffeta and black lace creation which perfectly matched her dance outfit. The other winner who was brave enough to wear lots of colour, glitter and feathers was a man who will not be named, in case he is embarrassed by my description of his mask. Dancers who went to the state convention thoroughly enjoyed themselves. It can be hard to find something new and enjoyable for those who have been dancing for many years, and also keep it interesting. Dancing with the new dancers, doing basics and mainstream, amazingly, it was just wonderful - the enthusiasm they brought to the floor. What a party atmosphere. It reminded me of my first convention ever, the air was electric. We are all looking forward to our club social Christmas outing. Dinner followed by a comedic rendition of The 39 Steps on November 9th. If you have not booked already, sorry it's too late - all seats are filled and meals ordered. In the past, Rambling Eights has held one or two "Friends Nights" late in the year with the idea that people who show interest in starting can get a feel for it by joining in a couple of brackets. We ask them to give us their contact details, so we can encourage them to join when we feel we are ready to take more dancers. We will be holding one of these nights on November 15th. Dancers from other clubs can also bring friends with no obligation to bring them back to Rambling Eights if they wish to take up this great activity. Our new hall has a non-slip floor. This means that non-slip shoes can be hard work on those calf muscles if you are used to polished floor boards. Be prepared to lift your feet a little more if you are not wearing dance quality shoes. We look forward to greeting our many friends at the new venue for our club. Watch this space for further news on our facilities. Happy dancing to all our dancing friends from Rambling Eights Dancers Please have all Bugle Advertisements in prior to 25th of each Month Thank You. 11

12 THE BELLS ARE RINGING AT TOWN AND COUNTRY SQUARES COME ALONG AND JOIN THE FUN AT THEIR CHRISTMAS PARTY WHERE & WHEN ST JOHN S LUTHERAN CHURCH 32 RODERICK STREET IPSWICH SATURDAY 14th DECEMBER OOPM PRIZES AND RAFFLES **** LUCKY DOOR MAINSTREAM / PLUS IF REQUESTED MONTE CARLO (OF COURSE) A PLATE IS ALWAYS WELCOME BUT NOT ESSENTIAL ADMISSION: STILL ONLY $ 6.00 HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! Noel and Merle Mckenzie PINE RIVERS SENIOR CITIZENS We are certainly heading to the end of another year quickly. Isn't is surprising how fast the second half of the year goes. What a great Convention we had at Ferny Hills and many thanks to the host clubs - Wavell Whirlaways Sunshine Squares and Taigum Twirlers and in particular the Co-Convenors Lynette MacPherson and Sid Leighton. Looking at the Calendar of Events, there is still plenty of dancing before we call it an end of our dancing year, including our own and very last 5th Saturday dance on 30th November. We will be holding our usual Melbourne Cup fun afternoon on 5th November and our last club dance for 2013 will be on 3rd December. After a much welcomed rest, we will recommence dancing on Tuesday 28th January 2014 at 1p.m. On behalf of Margaret, myself and all our dancers at Pine Rivers we would like to wish all our fellow dancers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Please have all Bugle Advertisements in prior to 25th of each Month Thank You. 12

13 GUMDALE GRANDSLIDERS INVITE YOU TO OUR HALLOWEEN PARTY WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER COMMUNITY HALL CNR FINUCANE & WINDEMERE RDS ALEXANDRA HILLS Prizes for the best Dressed Caller: ALAN EVANS SUPPER PLATE WOULD BE APPRECIATED NEWS FROM EZ SQUARES CABOOLTURE. We recently held a car observation run, all participants arrived safely and all managed to arrive at the destination without getting lost. The run started from Burpengary Park and after travelling through many suburbs and looking out for key clues finished at North Pine Dam where we all enjoyed a bar-b-q or picnic lunch. Quite a few of our dancers attended the State Convention at Ferny Hills and a fabulous time was had by all. As the year draws to a close we are getting close to our graduation night. We started off the year with 16 new dancers and we have 13 graduating including 4 children, we are so proud of them all. Our local Minimbah School has three squares of children learning to square dance, our club sponsors these children with the hope they will be future members of our club thus advancing the enjoyment of square dancing for all ages. These children are taught in their lunch hour by our own Ken McCulloch who is affectionately known to them as Mr Mac. Our last dance for the year will be our Christmas Dance on 3 rd December and we hope to see lots of visitors in their Christmas attire. Please have all Bugle Advertisements in prior to 25th of each Month Thank You. 13

14 34th State Convention 26th, 27th and 28th September 2014 Hosted by Queensland Callers Association and Square Dancing Society of Qld. Inc. The Committee elected to host the Convention is: Co Convenors - Leighton Bloomfield and Gary Petersen. Registrar / Treasurer - Jan Hay, Secretary - Sue Mackley, Program - QCA, Sound - Glenn Wilson / Gary Petersen, Publicity - David Pearce, Website - Bev McLachlan, Venue / Accommodation - Sandra Bloomfield The Venue will be: High School Assembly Hall, Smith Street, Cleveland Dancing will be: From Friday evening though to Sunday (Time details later) There will be Basic, Mainstream, Plus and Advanced Squares, Round Dancing and other interesting sessions. The committee would like CLUBS or other groups to nominate to: A > Man the Canteen -{profits from sales of Drinks and Cakes etc to be kept by that Club, Tea Coffee and Cold Water FREE to Dancers and supplied by Convention} B > Provide Supper Friday Night {Convention committee would pay an agreed PPH for Supper} C > Provide Supper Saturday Night {same as above} If you would like to volunteer to participate in helping to run this event don't hesitate to Phone/ Gary or Leighton with your preferences to help and when you may be available. More details next issue. David Pearce (Publicity) STEPPING OUT WITH CLOGGING Many thanks to the organisers of the 33 rd Queensland State Square Dance Convention for inviting us to be part of the weekend with a session of Clogging on the Saturday morning. It was another happy, energised session of Clogging with great Cueing and dancing. It was pleasing to see several dancers who hadn t been to Clogging for awhile take to the floor and enjoy themselves immensely. Thanks once again to Sid, Lynette and their helpers for providing us with the facilities for making it a super morning. The Get Rhythm Dance Team fulfilled bookings for demonstrations at the Inala Respite Centre; Blue Care- Acacia Ridge; Moreton Shores RSL Retirement Centre. Now that the very successful 18 th ACA National Clogging Convention in Queanbeyan has come and gone, thoughts turn to next year s 19th National Clogging Convention in Darwin, 20 th - 22 nd June Register now so you won t forget this forthcoming major event. Cathy Bietzel at: secretarydarwin@gmail.com ( Phone ), or Denise Jenkins at: treasurerdarwin@gmail.com ( Phone ) for a Registration Form. For those dancers who wish to renew their ACA membership or become a member, please check out the ACA Newsletter, or contact ACA Secretary Cathy Beitzel on , secretary@cloggingaustralia.com PLEASE REMEMBER PINK RIBBON DAY ON FRIDAY 25 th OCTOBER. If you feel like dancing dance; if you feel like doing anything else, dance anyway. Enjoy yourself, Frances PH: ; MOBILE: ; lookdonfrances@bigpond.com Please have all Bugle Advertisements in prior to 25th of each Month Thank You. 14

15 If you are travelling around Queensland over the Christmas - New Year period you may like to know when Clubs are closed for the break. Here is a list of clubs we know will be closing. Rambling Eights -Salisbury. Last Dance for Friday 6th December - First Dance 2014 January 31. Salad Bowl Squares will be closing on Friday 13 th December 2013 and re-opening on Friday 7 th February Carina Carousels will close on Thursday 5 th December, 2013 and will reopen on Thursday 6 th February, Cane Country Squares Bundaberg, 2013 Closing 13th December, 2014 Opening 7th February Community Squares Bundaberg, 2013 Closing 28th November, 2014 Opening 6th February Gumdale Grandsliders Square Dance Club Inc. closes this year with Christmas parties on Tuesday December 3rd and Wednesday night December 4th. We hold a Summer Dance on Wednesday January 15th 2014 and recommence dancing on Tuesday January 28th & January 29th 2014, EZ Squares last dance (Christmas) will be on the 3rd December We start again on 4th February 2014 for mainstream and 11th February 2014 for new learners. Alan Allemandes plan to keep Tuesday sessions running through December/ January with just a couple of weeks off for Christmas and New Year. Pine Rivers Senior Citizens are: Closing 3rd December 2013, Resuming 28th January 2014 North side Promenade's: Last Dance for 2013 Thursday 5th December 2013, restart Thursday 6th February Cairns City Squares; - Break-up dance is on Friday 29th November 2013 and Start up dance is on Friday 14th February 2014 Sun City Square & Round Dance Club: - Break-up dance is on Friday 29th November 2013 and Start up dance is on Friday 14th February 2014 Please have all Bugle Advertisements in prior to 25th of each Month Thank You. 15

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18 SQUARE DANCING SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND INC. NOMINATION FORM FOR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE FOR 2014 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 29/3/2014 Positions available (term of office 2 years) PRESIDENT TREASURER REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS FUNCTIONS AND EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR DANCER REPRESENTATIVES Nominee to fill in this form and return to the Secretary, Carole Mackinney, 103 Dunne Road, Burbank, 4156 by 7 February, 2014 or squaredanceqld.secretary@gmail.com by 7 February, 2014 Nomination must be agreed to by the Nominee and signed by the Proposer, Seconder and Nominee. All nominations should be accompanied by a résumé of the Nominee s experience sufficient to serve as a guide to his/her suitability to hold the position applied for. (Self nominations are acceptable but must have a seconder) The Nominee below has been approached and agreed to his/her nomination. Name of Nominee..... Address of Nominee Phone...Mobile for the position of... Proposer...Signature...Phone. Seconder... Signature...Phone... Nominee s signature of acceptance Nominee s Résumé (Attach separate page if required) The above Committee positions will be declared vacant at the AGM and nominations must be received by the Secretary by 7 February, Nominations received after this date will be deemed invalid. Please have all Bugle Advertisements in prior to 25th of each Month Thank You. 18

19 SQUARE DANCING SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND INC. CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2013 AS AT Nov Cane Country Squares Club Charity Night Contact: Shirley Kelly Nov Hervey Bay Square Dance Club 60 s Night - Alan Evans Contact: Samantha ; squaredance4u2hb@gmail.com 5 Nov Gumdale Grandsliders-Melbourne Cup Day Dance, Alexandra Hills Contact: Heather Pennington- hpennington9@gmail.com or Nov Ulysses Squares, Edmonton Melbourne Cup Inter Club Dance 9 Nov Logan City Saturday Dance, Crestmead Contact: Jane Rayner or j.rayner1@optusnet.com.au 23 Nov Society Christmas Party - Taigum State SchoolContact: Lynette Mcpherson or lynette-_macpherson@glc.qld.edu.au Sid Leighton or sid_leighton@hotmail.com 23 Nov Queensland Callers Association 4 th Quarterly Meeting venue to be advised 26 Nov Ulysses Squares, Edmonton Christmas Dance 29 Nov Hervey Bay Square Dance Club Friday 2pm Dan Dinna House Christmas Decs Volunteers needed. Contact: Samantha ; squaredance4u2hb@gmail.com 30 Nov Pine Rivers Senior Citizens Square Dance Club, Kallangur Hawaiian Contact: Margaret /Jan Nov Suncoasters 5 th Saturday Who am I, Buderim Contact: Nev & Bev McLachlan Dec Gumdale Grandsliders-Christmas Dance, Alexandra Hills Contact: Heather Pennington- hpennington9@gmail.com or Dec EZ Squares, Caboolture Christmas Dance Contact: Geoff on or Dec Ulysses Squares, Edmonton Christmas Break-up Dinner 4 Dec Gumdale Grandsliders-Christmas Party, Alexandra Hills Contact: Heather Pennington- hpennington9@gmail.com or Dec Rambling 8 s Christmas Break Up Dance, St Pius, Golda Ave, Salisbury Contact: David or Faith Dec Heritage City Hoedowners, Maryborough Friday Night Xmas David Smythe Contact: Helen Dec Salad Bowl Squares, Wellington Point A.G.M. Enquiries: Bev or Terri Please have all Bugle Advertisements in prior to 25th of each Month Thank You. 19

20 6 Dec Cairns City Squares Christmas PartyContacts Ron or Janet Dec Suncoasters - Christmas Party, Buderim Contact: Nev & Bev McLachlan Dec Cane Country Squares, Bundaberg - Free Christmas Dance Contact Shirley Dec Hervey Bay Square Dance Club Wednesday Xmas Dinner Party Contact: Samantha ; squaredance4u2hb@gmail.com 13 Dec Salad Bowl Squares, Wellington Point Christmas Party Enquiries: Bev or Terri Dec Hervey Bay Square Dance Club Xmas Dance - Sid Leighton Contact: Samantha ; squaredance4u2hb@gmail.com 16 Dec Hervey Bay Square Dance Club Monday Last Plus Contact: Samantha ; squaredance4u2hb@gmail.com 18 Dec Hervey Bay Square Dance Club Wednesday Break Up Contact: Samantha ; squaredance4u2hb@gmail.com 20 Dec Hervey Bay Square Dance Club Friday De-decorate Volunteers needed Contact: Samantha ; squaredance4u2hb@gmail.com 31 Dec Heritage City Hoedowners, Maryborough New Year s Eve Party Contact: Helen Dec Logan City New Year s Eve Dance- Theme Pyjama Party, Crestmead Contact: Jane Rayner or j.rayner1@optusnet.com.au 31 Dec Nightowl New Year s Eve Dance, Clontarf Community Hall, Contarf Contact: Lynette Macpherson or Sid Leighton lynette_macpherson@glc.qld.edu.au Jan Dance Day with Kay Graceville MS, Plus, A Level Contact: Kay Walker kay@kaysclubs.com or or Phone Feb Ulysses Squares, Edmonton Square dancing will resume 9 Feb Ulysses Squares, Edmonton Round dancing will resume 29 Mar Society Annual General Meeting Dance/Management-General Meeting Hosted by Rambling Eights Square Dance Club. 24 May Sunshine State Round Up and Gala Dance 22 Nov Society Christmas Party Hosted by Cane Country Squares, Bundaberg. Please have all Bugle Advertisements in prior to 25th of each Month Thank You. 20