Official Publication of the (MWDCHDPS) Metropolitan Washington, D. C. Hand Dance Preservation Society 2016 - D.C. Hand Dance Club Celebrates 22 Years! Est. 1994 Not For Profit, Not For Power, Just For Dancing Every Hour January-February 2016 Ringing in the new year! Happy New Year D.C. Hand Dance Club! As we enter our 22nd year, may we enjoy the friendships we have and find ourselves making many more this year! Save These Dates Here are some dates to save for the future. Mitten Dance - General Membership Meeting Jan 23, 2016. Our Mitten Dance will take place on Saturday, January 23 at the Knights of Columbus. Please come early and don t forget to bring NEW mittens/gloves and outer wear with you as we, once again, help to warm those in need this winter. There will be a dance lesson from 7:00-7:30 p.m. A general membership meeting will be held beginning at 7:30-8:00 p.m. Valentine s Dance: Feb 13, 2016: The Valentine s Dance will be held at Knights of Columbus on Saturday, February 13. MEET ME AT THE BEACH (MMATB): March 9-13, 2016: MMATB will once again be held at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel in Ocean City, MD. Mark your calendars - Presenting our GLITZ and Glamour weekend! This year we present for your enjoyment - Bryan Clark! He will perform on Wednesday evening, see page 9 in this newsletter for more information. We will be dancing on Thursday night at Seacrets Niteclub, 117 West 49 th Street, Ocean City, MD, from 6-11:30 p.m. From 6-8 p.m., a private party with light fare for those with MMATB weekend passes ONLY. After 8 p.m. the public is invited to join us for a $5.00 cover. On Thursday through Saturday, March 10-12, activities will include MMATB registration, dance workshops and open dancing throughout the day and evening hours. Tables for Friday and Saturday nights will once again be assigned. Don t forget to book your room! The Clarion Hotel has a special room rate of $99 per night for Friday and Saturday and for Early Birds a very special rate for Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday nights of $75.00 per night plus tax. These rates are guaranteed until February 1, 2015. See Hotel Room Reservations on page 6. CLUB MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Remember the change in our Bylaws: 2016 membership is due January 1, you will continue to get the emails until March 1, but you need to renew at or before the January dance or be charged non-member fees. There will be renewal forms at the dance, also the membership renewal form can be found on page 4 of this newsletter. Inside this issue: Frontline News 1 From the President 2 Supporting Your Club 2 Upcoming Events 3 Club Apparel 4 Membership Renewal 4 Birthdays/Spotlight 5 MMATB Flyer 6 MMATB Registration 7 Club Dance Photos 8 MMATB presents: Bryan Clark 9 Sunshine Report 10 Treasurer s Report 10 DJ/DI Calendar 11 If you have requested a paper copy of the newsletter mailed to you, you must send in your selection and $15 yearly payment for this, along with your renewal form or your copies of the newsletter will end after this copy. 1 2016 / January - February Newsletter
From the President Happy New Year! A very Happy New Year, I hope 2016 finds you happy, wealthy & wise. We are all happy because we have so many wonderful places to dance; wealthy because we have a wonderful Hand Dance family; and wise enough to appreciate all of it!! Your Board of Directors is working on many fun events for 2016, starting with a new location for our monthly dances, Knights of Columbus in Bowie. Meet Me At The Beach in March will have a Vegas theme; the Glitz & Glamour of old time Vegas. We will be starting on Wednesday, March 9 th with a special Vegas Entertainer! We are working on a festive picnic for this summer and unique themes for future monthly dances. Listen to the announcements at our venues; check your emails; and our website for more details. Information about some of these events will be reviewed during our Membership Meeting at the January 23th dance. Remember the change in our Bylaws: 2016 membership is due January 1, you will continue to get the emails until March 1 but you need to re-new at or before the January dance or be charged non-member fees. There will be renewal forms at the dance. See You On the Dance Floor Pam Vann Catering Designed with Your Menu In Mind Supporting Your Club PLEASE, PLEASE Consider Volunteering If you would like to help with any of the many tasks involved in managing our club s weekly venues, monthly dances, or special events, please contact Lindseydecorations; Roy-Food; Anthony-Front door. Recognizing Members Who Have Volunteered Special thanks go to our regular board and committee chairs/members who help at EVERY dance event. Also, special thanks go to the following people who recently volunteered: November 21 Toys for Tots Dance: Room Set-up: Chris Thomas, Jeri Lutter, Maddie Zimmerman, Gary Salpini, Chareth Gunn, Barbara Phillips, RJ (8 yrs old), Gene & Carolyn Sandros Front Door & 50/50: : Chareth Gunn, Anthony Yancey, Suzy Brooke, Gary Salpini, RJ (8 yrs old) Food/Snack/Cakes: Jeri Lutter Clean-up: Chareth Gunn, Suzy Brooke, Elaine Gilbert, Chris Thomas, Jeri Lutter, Barbara Phillips, RJ (8 yrs old), Anthony Yancey, Gene & Carolyn Sandros Collecting Toys for Tots: Jack Flood (retired Marine) helped by RJ (8 yrs. old) December 12 Holiday Dinner Dance: Room Set-up: Chris Thomas, Tilley Garcia, Abby Bookhultz, Barbara Phillips, RJ (8 yrs old), Gene & Carolyn Sandros, Jerry Hart Front Door & 50/50: Chris Thomas, Tilley Garcia, Dave & Ruth Rapson, Jimmy Martinez, Sharon Salpini, Joe Miante, Pam & Lee Vann, Linda Trader Food/Snacks: Roy & Gay Rodey Clean-up: Paul & Sheila Youmans, Barbara Phillips, RJ (8 yrs old), Gene & Carolyn Sandros, Jerry Hart, Joe Miante & Linda Trader Anthony A. Yancey Owner / Chef MENUbyYancey@gmail.com Cell: 301-741-2648 Home: 240-696-1660 * Weddings * Indoor/Outdoor Events * Birthdays * Private Parties * Anniversaries * Family Reunions * Corporate Events Thank you all very much for your help. We could not have done it without you. MMATB Volunteers Needed We are looking for volunteers to serve on one or more committees for MMATB. Please contact Pam Vann at 410-956-2739 email: vann24@verizon.net. DANCERS DON T STOP DANCING WHEN THEY GROW OLD, DANCERS GROW OLD WHEN THEY STOP DANCING! 2 2016 / January - February Newsletter
Schedule Of Upcoming Events 2016 Saturday, January 23, 2016 Knights of Columbus Boswell Hall, Bowie, MD Mitten Dance Saturday, February 13, 2015 Knights of Columbus Boswell Hall, Bowie, MD Valentine Dance Wednesday-Sunday, March 09-13, 2015 Clarion Hotel Ocean City, MD Meet Me At The Beach All monthly Saturday night dances are from 8 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., with advanced lessons at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted! D. C. Hand Dance Club Board of Directors and Committee Chairpersons President Pam Vann 1st. Vice President Ron Carroll 2nd Vice President Roy Rodey Treasurer Anthony Yancey Secretary Linda Trader Directors Jerry Hart; Lindsey Sturdivant Membership Chairperson Anthony Yancey Hotline Kathy Carroll Sunshine Committee Lindsey Sturdivant Certified Dance Instructors Louise Pyles, Betty Bunch Garcia, Eddie O Reilly, Sondra Riley, Pam Vann, Buzz Payne, Jerry Hart, Phil & Diane Engstrom & Joyce Fitzgerald-Mehl Photography Gene Sandros, Angie Roberts Advertising Lindsey Sturdivant Apparel Shirley Mostow Decorations Jerry Hart Website Pam Vann Newsletter (Editor) Linda Trader, (Contributors) Jim Chappelear Jr., Pam Vann, (Proof Readers) Angie Roberts & Pam Vann Details and Directions to Dancing Fun!!!!! DC Hand Dance Club Venues TUESDAYS ALIBI S BAR & GRILL No Cover. Hand Dance Lessons by Sondra Riley or Jerry Hart 6:30-7 p.m., Music 7-10 p.m.-7935 Elizabeth Rd., Pasadena, MD, 443-637-7267. From Route 100 East, turn left onto Magothy Bridge Rd. (it becomes Hogneck Rd.), go to second light, turn left onto Ft. Smallwood Rd., the first right is Elizaberth Rd. Lots of parking behind the building, and there is a back entrance. WEDNESDAYS Union Jack s (DCHDC Venue) $5 cover, Hand Dance Lessons by Louise Pyles or Pam Vann 6-7 p.m., Music 7-10 p.m., 2072 Somerville Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Next to Annapolis Town Center Phone: (410) 266-5681 (Full dinner menu available) Due to Coconut Joe s renovation, we will be dancing at Union Jack s until the renovation is complete. NOTE Special Friday Night Dance South River Country Club (DCHDC Venue) Friday - January 29, 2016 3451 Solomons Island Road (Rt. 2) Edgewater, MD Dancing 7-10 No Cover - No Lessons ==================================================================== DCHDC MONTHLY DANCE (see left column for dates and locations) 8 p.m.-11:00 p.m., Free Intermediate Hand Dance lessons 7 p.m., Admission: $10 members; $15 non-members Knights of Columbus Boswell Hall 6111 Columbian Way Bowie, Maryland 20715 From the North: Take Rt. 3, Crain Hwy south. After Rt. 450, turn left at the Crossover by Forest Dr., continue straight across Rt. 3 to Rt. 976 Columbian Way. The hall will be on your left. From 495 beltway take exit 19 to Rt. 50 East (John Hanson Hwy). Take exit 13A and take Rt. 3 North, turn left on Rt. 976 Columbian Way. The hall will be on your left. Other Places to Dance / Not DC Hand Dance Club Venues Club Contact Information Hotline: 301-460-0800 Website: www.dchanddanceclub.com E-mail: DCHandDancers@dchanddanceclub.net MARLBORO MOOSE LODGE # 1856 Friday Night Dance 15103 Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD, 301-780-5397 or 5396 Cover charge $ 5.00 / At Moose Lounge Front Bar Main Hall sometimes Food Available for purchase while supplies last 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Fri DJ George Playfair 7 11 p.m. Hand Dancing 2nd & 4th Fri DJ Tony Garcia 7 10:00 p.m. Swing, Latin, and Ballroom. Dance is usually cancelled if a DCHDC event is scheduled for same night. 3 2016 / January - February Newsletter
CLUB APPAREL Check out the latest club apparel at: www.dchanddanceclub.com. For information about club apparel, contact Shirley Mostow at: samostow@mac.com or 301-384-1066. Club Membership Renewal 2016 D.C. Hand Dance Club Membership Application/Renewal Name-1 Date Street Apt. # City State Zip Phone (Home) (Cell) (Work) E-Mail Address Birthday (Mo/Day) Name-2 Date Phone (Home) (Cell) (Work) E-Mail Address Birthday (Mo/Day) New Member Renewal Changed Information Our Newsletter is published every 2 months with notification by email and access via our website.. If you prefer to have it mailed there is an additional annual fee of $15.00 per household. Membership Fee(s) $15.00 (each) Newsletter Mailing $15.00 (if applicable) Total: Please remit payment per membership to: D. C. Hand Dance Club 2407 57th Ave. Hyattsville, MD 20785 Submitting this form grants DCHDC permission to use any photos that may be taken of you in our Club s media, i.e. the web page and newsletter. 4 2016 / January - February Newsletter
A few quotes and messages I came across pertaining to our New Year. I thought they were worth sharing with you to enjoy and perhaps contemplate! January Birthdays Phillip Ates 01/02 Susan Gunnell 01/02 Kumi Kinoshita 01/03 Judy McDaniel 01/04 Cheryl Morgan 01/04 Frank Beck 01/05 Bob Green 01/05 Pat Corona 01/06 Linda S. Hilwig 01/06 Harvey S. Myers, Jr. 01/07 Ranleigh Payne 01/10 Rebecca Braciszweski 01/12 Lary Fitzgerald 01/13 June Folsom 01/13 Wayne Coryell 01/14 Richard Foltz III 01/14 Joyce Raffo 01/14 Gay Rodey 01/14 Richard White 01/14 Mary Wilson 01/14 Nelson Cross 01/15 Charlie Owen 01/15 Mario M. Salas 01/16 Nelson (Lee) Vann 01/16 Max Hupfer 01/17 Buzz Payne 01/17 Walter M. Pino 01/23 Peggy Messina 01/24 William G. Fitzpatrick 01/25 Ellen Heath 01/25 Cathy Milchenski 01/25 James Pearce 01/27 Jean Collins 01/28 Jerry Hart 01/31 Frank Phelan 01/31 Stan Sarro 01/31 February Birthdays George Wright 02/01 Kathleen Appel 02/02 Ralph Kissinger 02/02 Karl Benner 02/03 Bobby Hangliter 02/03 Brian Tupper 02/03 Pam Thorne 02/04 Mary Nichols 02/05 Lindsey Sturdivant 02/05 Andy Chappelear 02/06 Leslie Kupres 02/06 AuthurA.Cousin, Jr. 02/07 Shirley Mostow 02/07 Marlene Winegard 02/09 Linda Bogard 02/12 James D. Handley 02/12 Mollyanne Margolis 02/13 Marie Hart 02/15 Sally Simon 02/15 Pat Fitzgerald 02/16 Ken Morford 02/16 Patricia Gilbert 02/19 Susan Young 02/19 Jim Sczuka 02/20 Pam Stanton 02/20 Kathy Wheeler 02/21 Audrey Binder 02/23 Barney Kapraun 02/23 Aliki Nearing 02/25 Sherri Wildoner 02/27 Cecelia Astlin 02/28 Sandra Haywood 02/28 Michael Bahorsky 02/28 Let this coming year be better than all the others. Vow to do some of the things you have always wanted to do but could not find the time. Call up a forgotten friend. Drop an old grudge, and replace it with some pleasant memories. Vow not to make a promise you do not think you can keep. Walk tall, and smile more. You will look 10 years younger. Do not be afraid to say, I love you. Say it again. They are the sweetest words in the world. By Ann Landers And finally...let s Dance!!!! 5 2016 / January - February Newsletter
Est. 1994 Meet Me At The Beach March 9-13, 2016 Ocean City, Maryland Where: Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel, Ocean City, MD 21842 (10100 Coastal Hwy., 101 st Street and the Ocean) When: March 9-13, 2016 Ticket Sales Begin: January 1, 2016. Tickets are non-refundable after February 12, 2016. Available Ticket Options: Option 1: $50 Club Members / $60 Non-Club Members For CLARION HOTEL GUESTS ONLY-- Weekend pass for all events. Option 1a : Meal Tickets for Clarion Hotel Guest Only: $71 includes 1 dinner & 2 breakfast tickets (An $86 value ) tax and gratuity included. Option 2: $65 Club Members / $75 Non-Club Members Includes a weekend pass for all events. Option 3: $35 for Club Members and $40 for non-club Members Includes a 1-day pass for all events on Friday. Option 4: $35 for Club Members and $40 for non-club Members Includes a 1-day pass for all events on Saturday. Wednesday Dinner & Dancing: Bryan Clark performs: Sinatra 2 Soul, 6 to 9:00 pm in the Clarion Hotel Lounge. For VIP seating around the dance floor a Weekend Pass for MMATB & Dinner reservations are required. DJ Norm from Ocean City is our DJ for the evening, dancing until 11:30 pm. See flyer for details. Call Pam Vann for VIP Reservations: 410-956-2739. Thursday Afternoon Events: Mixer in the Horizon Restaurant. Details TBA. Thursday Evening: Seacrets Niteclub, 117 West 49 th Street, Ocean City, MD, from 6-11:30 p.m. From 6-8 p.m. a private party with light fare for those with MMATB weekend passes ONLY. After 8 p.m. the public is invited to join us for a $5.00 cover. Friday and Saturday Activities: Various dance workshops; open dancing throughout the day and evening; our Hospitality Suite (times TBA). Details will be posted on our website and in the MMATB program. Theme for Friday night dance VEGAS Glitz & Glamour. Reservation form: The reservation/liability form can also be found on the Club s website www.dchanddanceclub.com, and in the Jan-Feb 2016 newsletter. Mail form & check payable to the DC Hand Dance Club to: Pam Vann, 20 Collinson Lee Lane, Edgewater, MD 21037. Table Reservations: Tables will be assigned for the Friday and Saturday evening dances. Each table accommodates 10 people. In order to reserve a table submit your 10 reservation forms, along with your check(s) to Pam Vann at the above address. If you do not have a full table, send in your reservations and you will be assigned to a table. Every effort will be made to sit you with your friends. All tables and seats will be first-come-first-served. Hotel Room Reservations: Don t forget to book your room! The Clarion Hotel has a special room rate of $99 for Friday and Saturday and a very special rate for Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday night of $75.00. These rates are guaranteed until February 1, 2016. You must contact the hotel directly at (410) 524-3535 and tell them you are with the DC Hand Dance Club. For updates to this event, please check our Club s website at www.dchanddanceclub.com. If you have any questions, call Pam Vann at 410-956-2739 or 301-335-1151. 6 2016 / January - February Newsletter
Meet Me At The Beach Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Ocean City, Maryland Est. 1994 March 9-13, 2016 RESERVATION FORM (This one form can be used by Singles or Couples) Name (Print): Member: Yes / No Name (Print): Member: Yes / No Phone: Phone: Email Address: Option 1: $50 Club Members / $60 Non-Club Members For CLARION HOTEL GUESTS ONLY Weekend pass for all events. Option 1a: Meal Tickets for Clarion Hotel Guest Only- $71 includes 1 dinner & 2 breakfast tickets (An $86 value ) tax and gratuity included. Option 2: $65 Club Members / $75 Non-Club Members Includes a weekend pass for all events. Option 3: $35 for Club Members and $40 for non-club Members Includes a 1-day pass for all events on Friday. Option 4: $35 for Club Members and $40 for non-club Members Includes a 1-day pass for all events on Saturday. Tickets are non-refundable after Feb. 12, 2016. Fill in the Option of your choice:. If you chose Option 1, Option 1a is available to you. You must provide your Clarion hotel confirmation number for Option 1:. Send in your table reservations to Pam Vann at 20 Collinson Lee Lane, Edgewater, MD 21037. If you have any questions, call Pam at (410) 956-2739. Mail you reservation forms along with your check made payable to D.C. Hand Dance Club. Don t forget to book your room! The Clarion Hotel has a special room rate of $99 per night plus tax for Friday and Saturday and a special rate for Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday night of $75.00 per night plus tax. These rates are guaranteed until February 1, 2016. YOU MUST Contact the Hotel DIRECTLY at (410) 524-3535 and tell them you are with the DC Hand Dance Club. RELEASE OF LIABILITY In consideration of the acceptance of my/our reservation to attend or participate in the activities sponsored by the D. C. Hand Dance Club, Inc. at the 2016 Meet Me At The Beach event to be held at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau, Ocean City, Maryland, March 9-13, 2016, I/we the undersigned (hereinafter referred to as Releasors ) for myself/ourselves, my/our heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, hereby release, waive and discharge D. C. Hand Dance Club, Inc., its officers and directors (hereinafter referred to as Releasees ), from all claims of damages for personal injury, death, or loss or damage to property, whether caused by the negligence of Releasees or otherwise, arising out of Releasors attendance or participation in any activity sponsored by D. C. Hand Dance Club, Inc. at the 2016 Meet Me At The Beach event. Releasors further assume all responsibility for and all risks of bodily injury, death, or loss or damage to property, that may occur to Releasors while Releasors are attending or participating in any activity sponsored by D. C. Hand Dance Club, Inc. at the 2016 Meet Me At The Beach event. Releasors further agree to indemnify Releasees and hold them harmless, from any loss or damage they may incur resulting from the negligence of Releasors while attending or participating in any activity sponsored by D. C. Hand Dance Club, Inc. at its 2016 Meet Me At The Beach event. The provisions of this Release shall be construed according to the law of the State of Maryland and, if any provision herein is held to be invalid, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. Signature Signature Print Name Print Name Date: 7 2016 / January - February Newsletter
Toys for Tots Dance, Nov 21, 2015 Christmas Dinner & Dance December 12, 2015 8 2016 / January - February Newsletter
DC Hand Dance Club s Meet Me At The Beach Glitz & Glamour 2016 Presents Bryan Clark s - Sinatra 2 Soul Wednesday Evening, March 9, 2016, 6-9 p.m. Bryan Clark s sizzling one man show delivers the excitement of a Las Vegas showroom with an electrifying vocal tribute to legendary performers. DETAILS: For VIP seating around the dance floor, a MMATB Weekend Pass and dinner reservations during the show at the Clarion Hotel Lounge are required for Wednesday, March 9, 2016. That s it!! The Clarion Hotel is offering discounts on dinner. Reservations for VIP seating can ONLY be made by calling Pam Vann 410-956-2739. You have until February 26, 2016 to make your reservations for VIP seating, after that date seating will be open to the public. DJ Norm from Ocean City will be playing until 11:30 p.m. 9 2016 / January - February Newsletter
January-February 2016 * Sun M Tue W T Fri Sat * SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH- OUT NOTICE!! DJ-DeeJay) or DI-Dance Instructor are subject to change * 1 New Year s Day 2 3 4 5 Alibi s DJ-Ron Carroll 6 Union Jack s DJ Dr Jay DI Pam Vann 7 8 9 10 11 12 Alibi s DJ-Dr Jay 13 Union Jack s DJ Ron Carroll DI Pam Vann 14 15 16 17 18 19 Alibi s DJ-Buddman 24 25 26 Alibi s DJ-Kathy K 20 Union Jack s DJ Warren Rye DI- Pam Vann 27 Union Jack s DJ Buddman DI Pam Vann 21 22 23 Knights of Columbus DJ Dr. Jay DI TBA Mitten Dance 28 29 30 31 1 2 Alibi s DJ-Ron Carroll 3Union Jack s DJ Dr Jay DI- Louise Pyles 4 5 6 7 8 9 Alibi s DJ-Dr Jay 14 15 16 Alibi s DJ-Buddman 10 Union Jack s DJ Ron Carroll DI- Louise Pyles 17 Union Jack s DJ Warren Rye DI- Louise Pyles 11 12 13 Knights of Columbus DJ Kathy K DI TBA Valentine Dance 18 19 20 21 /28 22 /29 23 Alibi s DJ-Kathy K 24 Union Jack s DJ Buddman DI- Louise Pyles 25 26 27 10 2016 / January - February Newsletter