HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2015

Official Publication of the (MWDCHDPS) Metropolitan Washington, D. C. Hand Dance Preservation Society HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2015 Est. 1994 Not For Profit, Not For Power, Just For Dancing Every Hour January-February 2015 Ringing in the new year! Happy New Year D.C. Hand Dance Club! Last year we celebrated the 20th anniversary of our Dance Club. Welcome to year 21 as we dance into the future. Looking forward to another year of dancing and the continued preservation of D.C. Hand Dance style as it was danced in the 1950 s and early 1960 s and has evolved into the smooth style we know today. Save These Dates Here are some dates to save for the future. Mitten Dance / General Membership Meeting Theme Ugly Sweater Dance : Jan 17, 2015. Our Mitten Dance will take place on Saturday, January 17 at the Riverdale Elks. 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 6:30-7:15 p.m. A general membership meeting will be held beginning at 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. We will also be voting on all 10 Articles of the Proposed Updates to the Club Bylaws. When you check-in at the dance, club members will be given a ballot to cast their vote. Voting will end at 9:30 p.m., so get there early if you want to cast your vote. A committee will be appointed to count the ballots. Valentine Dance: Feb 21, 2015 / The Valentine Dance will be held at Riverdale Elks on Saturday, February 21. MEET ME AT THE BEACH (MMATB): March 11-15, 2015: MMATB will once again be held at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel in Ocean City, MD. Mark your calendars; Our kickoff party will take place Thursday night March 12 at Seacrets Night Club in Ocean City with light fare and dancing. On Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14, activities will include MMATB registration, dance workshops Inside this issue: 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 $110 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 8. Special Note: We also plan to have an Early Birds / Steppin Out Party on Wednesday, March 11 at the Clarion Hotel / Horizon Lounge with DJ / Norm Mullenix (No Cover charge). ATTENTION: Classic Old Style Hand Dancers If you grew up dancing in the 50 s Do you have some of your favorite moves that you would like to share at MEET AT THE BEACH? If so please contact Louise Pyles at 301-579-9486. For detailed information on the MMATB event and registration, see pages 8 and 9 of this issue, or go to our website at: dchanddanceclub.com. MMATB detailed schedule of events TBD. CLUB MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL If you have not yet renewed your club membership for 2015, please don t delay. Get your membership renewal in today! Remember, in order to remain a member in good standing, all memberships must be renewed by March 1, 2015. The membership renewal form can be found on page 14 of this newsletter. If you have requested a paper copy of the newsletter mailed to you, you must send in your selection and payment for this along with your renewal form or your copies of the 1 newsletter 2015 / will January end after - February this copy. Newsletter Frontline News 1 From the President 2 Sunshine Report 2 Treasurer s Report 2 Upcoming Events 3 Supporting Your Club 4 Birthdays/Spotlight 5 Club Dance Photos 6-7 MMATB Flyer 8 MMATB Registration 9 Sunshine Report con t 10 Hugging 10 Special Notices 10 Reflecting on Recent Events 11-12 Things You Should Know 13 True Stories Countdown 13 Club Apparel 14 Membership Renewal 14 DJ/DI Calendar 15

From the President Happy New Year! Another year has come and gone I still can t believe it is 2015. Looking back over the past year, our club has had many ups and a few downs but the downs have always in some way or other led us to another up. Our Toys for Tots dance was great, and since the Marines didn t show up, Jack Flood was kind enough to take the toys to his local drop off location. We had plenty of food, and boy was it good! Our Christmas Dance was also well attended. Anthony Yancey catered for us and the food was great. The dance floor was well used all evening. It was great to see some members who don t always make all of the monthly dances. Now, turning to the New Year plans are being finalized for MMATB 2015. Your Board is working hard to put the final touches on a wonderfully planned weekend. Looking forward, this is an election year. Nominations will be held in June, and the election in August. Start thinking about what you could bring to our club to keep it moving forward. And as always, thank you to all who volunteer and help the Board bring all of our club events to fruition. I am proud to say that I have a very loyal and hard-working Board and they deserve a big round of applause! Here s hoping that your new year is filled with love, happiness, health and many, many places to dance! Ron Sunshine Committee Report By Sondra Riley Dana Cady has been ill for some time, with difficulty breathing, and after many tests, it was determined that Dana had lung cancer. He has had surgery and part of his lung was removed. Dana is presently undergoing a series of Chemo treatments. Please send your prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery to Dana. Cindy Yanky's mom passed away on October 24th in Lincolnton, NC. Please keep Cindy and her family in your prayers for safety during their travels and for peace in their grief. Bonnie Thorne broke her right wrist on Thursday night after being at Perry s. She will be limited on her activity for a while and would appreciate phone calls and well wishes during her recovery. Millie Cave fell Halloween Night at a party and hit her head. She was medevac d to the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore. Other than a big bump and stitches, all else seems to be fine. Please send some prayers and good wishes to Millie in hopes she will make a complete recovery. Becky Hartman was back in the Sinai hospital in Baltimore again for a bacterial infection. Back in March of this year, she had been admitted to Sinai hospital for a similar condition and was in rehab for several months. Let s pray that Becky s recovery will be much faster this time. Please keep Becky in your prayers and send her your best wishes. Lillian Kublic has had minor surgery and was not dancing for a while. We wish Lillian a speedy recovery and we are glad to see her back out again. DANCERS DON T STOP DANCING WHEN THEY GROW OLD, DANCERS GROW OLD WHEN THEY STOP DANCING! 2 2015 / January - February Newsletter (Sunshine Report / Continued on page 10) Treasurer s Report by Dave Rapson Bank Balance (as of 12/07/2014) $ 30,342.66 Updated Bank Balance (as of 12-23-2014) $39, 862.41 (Updated balance includes money collected for upcoming NYE party. Expect NYE party expenses to be $10,000 plus.) The chart below shows the profit/loss & expenses statistics for recent club dances and events. Dance Date Total Exp* Total Income** Total +/- Oct 23-25 2014 $ 4,750.28 $ 4,755.00 +$ 4.72 (Fall Fling, Lancaster, PA) Nov 01 2014 $ 1,264.68 $ 1,185.00 -$ 79.68 Nov 22 2014 $ 1,526.58 $ 1,545.00 +$ 18.42 Oct-23-25, 2014 Admissions 71 members, 02 non-members = 73 Nov 01, 2014 Admissions 100 members, 03 non-members = 103 Nov 22, 2014 Admissions 114 members, 15 non-members = 129 Fall Fling Items Oct 23 Nov 01 Nov 22 Admissions, etc $4755 $ 1,055.00 $ 1,360.00 In 50/50 $ 130.00 $ 185.00 In Host Hotel $4,116.67 Out Hall Rental $ 600.00 $ 600.00 Out DeeJay $600.00 $ 300.00 $ 300.00 Out Dance Instructor $ N/A $ N/A Out Decorations, Snacks, Food $ 33.61 $ 294.68 $ 626.58 Out Door Prize Tkt for NYE $ 70.00 Out Other recent expenses: 10-25-2014 $ 167.64 Freedom Printing, Apparel & Merchandise 10-25-2014 $ 48.95 Agilie Printing Co., Printing 10-25-2014 $ 75.00 Delmarva Self Storage, Dance Floor, Sept 11-01-2014 $ 171.80 Agile Printing Co., Newsletters 11-04-2014 $ 100.00 Buddy Martin, DJ 11-16-2014 $ 50.00 Sunshine committee expense 11-17-2014 $ 270.99 Freedom Printing, Apparel & Merchandise 11-19-2014 $ 171.80 Agile Printing Co., Newsletters 11-24-2014 $ 75.00 Delmarva Self Storage, Dance Floor, Oct 12-04-2014 $ 51.25 Verizon Telephone, Club Hotline 12-04-2014 $ 1,241.00 Anthony Yancey Caterers 12-04-2014 $ 270.99 Freedom Printing, Apparel & Merchandise 12-12-2014 $ 134.56 Address labels, mailing seals, stamps, copies of Special Edition Bylaws Newsletters + Membership & NYE forms Income items above includes Admissions and 50/50 Out/expenses above includes Facility Rent, DJ, Dance Instructor, Decorations, Food/Supplies, Door Prizes, Special event costs, etc. Total Bank Balance as of 12-07-2014 is $30,342.66 This is actual funds with bills paid thru 12-07-2014. Note Dec 13 dance to be reported along with Dec 31 NYE dance in the March-April 2015 newsletter.

2015 / January-February Newsletter Schedule Of Upcoming Events 2015 Saturday, January 17, 2015 Riverdale Elks (General Membership Meeting 7:30-8pm / Dance Lesson 6:30-7:15) Saturday, February 21, 2015 Riverdale Elks (Valentine Dance) - Dance Lesson 7-8 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, March 11-15, 2015 Clarion Hotel Ocean City, MD Meet Me At The Beach Saturday, March 28, 2015 Marlboro Moose (St. Patrick Dance) - Dance Lesson 7-8 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015 Bowie Elks (Easter Dance) - Dance Lesson 7-8 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015 Marlboro Moose (Memorial Day Dance) - Dance Lesson 7-8 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2015 Marlboro Moose (Summertime & Nominations Dance) - Dance Lesson 7-8 p.m. Black & White Theme All monthly Saturday night dances are from 8 p.m. until 11:30 p.m., with advanced lessons at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted! D. C. Hand Dance Club Board of Directors and Committee Chairpersons President Ron Carroll 1st. Vice President Gene Sandros 2nd Vice President Pam Vann Treasurer Dave Rapson Secretary Bill Kolodin Directors Sondra Riley; Carolyn Sandros Membership Chairperson Dave Rapson Hotline Kathy Carroll Sunshine Committee Sondra Riley Certified Dance Instructors Louise Pyles, Betty Bunch Garcia, Eddie O Reilly, Sondra Riley, Pam Vann, Buzz Payne, Jerry Hart, Phil & Diane Engstrom & Bonnie Torguson Photography Gene Sandros, Angie Roberts Advertising Sondra Riley Apparel Shirley Mostow Decorations Carolyn Sandros Website Tom Tassara Newsletter (Editor) Gene Sandros, (Contributors) Jim Chappelear Jr. & Elaine Gilbert, (Proof Readers) Angie Roberts & Pam Vann Club Contact Information Hotline: 301-460-0800 Website: www.dchanddanceclub.com E-mail: DCHandDancers@dchanddanceclub.net Details and Directions to Dancing Fun!!!!! DC Hand Dance Club Venues TUESDAYS TERRY S PLACE, (DCHDC Venue) $5 cover, Hand Dance lessons by Sondra Riley 6:30-7:30 pm Music 7:30 to 10:00 pm / Full Menu / 5725 Ritchie Hwy, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225 From 301, take 301 North, continue I97 North exit 17B (I695, Keybridge/ Dundalk), Exit 3A Ritchie Hwy/Brooklyn, Rt Arundel Corporation Road, Rt MD-2 North (Ritchie Hwy/Brooklyn) From Beltway 495, Exit 295 North, I695 East (Glen Burnie), Exit 3A (Ritchie Hwy/Brooklyn), Rt Arundel Corporation Road, Rt MD-2 North (Ritchie Hwy). WEDNESDAYS COCONUT JOE S (DCHDC Venue) $5 cover, Hand Dance Lessons by Louise Pyles or Pam Vann 6-7 p.m., Music 7-10 p.m., 48 S. River Rd, Edgewater, MD, 443-837-6057. From the DC Beltway, take Rt 50 E. toward Annapolis 16.3 M. Take MD- 665 (Aris T. Allen Blvd) Exit 22 toward Riva Rd. 7/10M. Keep right to take MD-665 via Exit 22 toward Riva Rd. 1.4 M. Merge onto MD-2 (Solomon s Island Rd.) toward Edgewater 2.1 M. Take a sharp left onto South River Road. NOTE Special Friday Night Dance At Union Jack (DCHDC Venue) Friday, January 23 / 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. No Cover Charge No Dance Lessons Open to all 2072 Somerville Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 Next to Annapolis Town Center Phone: (410) 266-5681 (Full dinner menu available) ==================================================================== DCHDC MONTHLY DANCE (see left column for dates and locations) 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m., Free Intermediate Hand Dance lessons 7 p.m., Admission: $10 members; $15 non-members RIVERDALE ELKS LODGE 1778 6700 Kenilworth Avenue Riverdale, MD, 301-864-1778. 301-864-1778 Take the DC Beltway (I-495) to Kenilworth Ave. (Exit 23 - south). Go 2-1/4 Mile. to the Elks on right. MARLBORO MOOSE 1856 Use Hall Entrance --- 15103 Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 --- Ph: 301-780-5396 or 5397 --- Food available for purchase / 5:30 to 7 or 8:00 p.m. while supplies last From 495 beltway take exit 11 East (Route 4), to 301 N., Turn left at Shell onto 725 (Marlboro Pike), Moose Lodge is on your left before the railroad tracks. Coming from Southern Maryland on Route 4 (East to West), Turn right at Shell onto 725 (Marlboro Pike), Moose Lodge is on your left before the railroad tracks. Coming from 301 (Crain Hwy) turn at Shell onto 725 (Marlboro Pike), Moose Lodge is on your left before the railroad tracks. BOWIE ELKS LODGE 2309 Use Hall Entrance --- 1506 Defense Hwy. Gambrills, MD 21054 Ph: 301-261-3260 Other Places to Dance / Not DC Hand Dance Club Venues Mondays OCEAN CITY THE CAROUSEL BAMBOO LOUNGE 6:00-9:00 p.m, - 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Ph: 410-524-1000 No cover. Food available for purchase. MARLBORO MOOSE LODGE # 1856 Usually 1st & 3rd Fridays of month (if lodge is available) 15103 Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD, 301-780-5397 or 5396 Cover charge $ 5.00 Use Hall Entrance Dinner Available for purchase 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Dance Lessons 6-7 pm by Buzz Payne / Music by George Playfair Hand Dancing: 7-11 p.m. 3 2015 / January - February Newsletter

Supporting Your Club Time is valuable. Volunteering is invaluable. CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS If you want to volunteer, please contact one of your Board members and let them know how and when you would be able to help. 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. Recognizing Members Who Have Volunteered Special thanks go to our current Board and committee chairs/ members who have helped at nearly every dance event. Also, special thanks go to the following people who recently volunteered: November 01, 2014 Halloween Dance Setup: Lee Vann, Ruth Rapson (Dave Rapson, Sondra Riley, Gene & Carolyn Sandros) Registration Desk: Bill Jarvie, Donna Goodman, Jeri Luter, Ruth Rapson, Sharon Salpini, Ron & Kathy Carroll, (Dave Rapson) 50/50: Sharon Salpini, Dave & Ruth Rapson Clean up: Lee Carter, Anthony Yancey, Chareth Gunn, (Sondra Riley, Gene & Carolyn Sandros) Club Apparel: Shirley & Steve Mostow November 22, 2014 20th Anniversary & Toys for Tots Setup: Ed & Angie Roberts, Mario Salas, Sharon Salpini, Elaine Gilbert, Joe Riley, Lee Vann (Pam Vann, Sondra Riley, Bill Kolodin, Gene & Carolyn Sandros) Registration Desk: Joanne Sinclair, Jeri Lutter, Keith Schell, Lee Carter, Steve Mostow, Sharon Salpini, Jimmy Martinez, (Ron Carroll) 50/50: Sharon Salpini, Elaine Gilbert, Jeri Lutter (Bill Kolodin) Clean up: Lee Carter, Beverly Cloud, George Buss, Larry & Janice Peters, Elaine Gilbert, Lee Vann, (Pam Vann, Bill Kolodin, Gene & Carolyn Sandros) Helped with Toys for Tots: Thanks to all for your contributions and help with getting items donated loaded into vehicle to be picked up and carried off! Prepared Food for this Dance: Jeri Lutter, Sally Dickerson, Sondra Riley, Gene & Carolyn Sandros Club Apparel: Shirley & Steve Mostow December 13 Christmas Dinner & Dance 2015 / January-February Newsletter Set up: Steve Mostow, Lee Vann, (Pam Vann, Bill Kolodin, Gene & Carolyn Sandros) Admission Desk: Jeri Lutter, Elaine Gilbert, Cecelia Astlin, Danny Wise, Dave & Ruth Rapson 50/50: Sharon Salpini, (Bill Kolodin) Clean Up: Abby Bookholtz, Janice Peters, Carolyn Hester, Lee Vann, (Pam Vann, Gene & Carolyn Sandros) Food Servers: Anthony Yancey & team Club Apparel: Shirley & Steve Mostow Note: A special thanks goes out to Anthony Yancey and his team for catering the December holiday dinner! If you are interested in working the admission table at club dances, please contact Dave Rapson, Club Treasurer, at a dance or (v8383350@verizon.net). It is a great way to learn the names of our members, as well as become acquainted with those you may not know. We are always in need of volunteers at club functions, and would appreciate your assistance whenever possible. Please contact any Board member when you are available to volunteer at any club function. Admission Table Setup / Decorations Food/Snacks Clean-up 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 Ron Carroll by email at: kathykco@aol.com. Guess Who? PLEASE Consider Becoming a Club Guess Who It s EASY! If you would like to be guessed in our Newsletter s Guess Who column, send a copy of a photo of yourself at a young age, along with your response to the following questions: (1) where you were born; (2) where you grew up; and (3) where you danced in your youth and early adult years. Mail it to Gene Sandros at: 8504 James St, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. If technology is your thing, scan & attach your photo and email it all to Gene at: gsandros1@verizon.net. If technology is not your thing, call Gene at 240-381-7114 he can help! Catering Designed with Your Menu In Mind 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 4 2015 / January - February Newsletter

January Birthdays Phillip Ates 01/02 Kenny Yates 01/02 Susan Gunnell 01/02 Kumi Kinoshita 01/03 Lilly Piner 01/03 Judy McDaniel 01/04 Cheryl Morgan 01/04 Frank Beck 01/05 Bob Green 01/05 Linda S. Hilwig 01/06 Harvey S. Myers, Jr. 01/07 Tony McMillian 01/09 Marilyn Owens 01/09 Ranleigh Payne 01/10 Rebecca Braciszweski 01/12 Richard Castaldi 01/13 Lary Fitzgerald 01/13 Wayne Coryell 01/14 Charlene Dine 01/14 Joyce Raffo 01/14 Gay Rodey 01/14 Richard White 01/14 Mary Wilson 01/14 Charlie Owen 01/15 Linda Walsh 01/15 Joanne Merritt 01/16 Mario M. Salas 01/16 Nelson (Lee) Vann 01/16 Ed Traynor 01/17 Buzz Payne 01/17 Jim Averbach 01/18 Herbert Simon 01/23 Katherine Warner 01/24 William G. Fitzpatrick 01/25 Ellen Heath 01/25 Cathy Milchenski 01/25 Elena Davis 01/27 James Pearce 01/27 Jean Collins 01/28 Michael Bahorsky 01/30 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 Andy Chappelear 02/06 Leslie Kupres 02/06 Shirley Mostow 02/07 Ronald Green 02/07 James D. Handley 02/12 Mary Anne Frye 02/12 Mollyanne Margolis 02/13 Sam Polling 02/13 Sally Simon 02/15 Pat Fitzgerald 02/16 Ken Morford 02/16 Bob Lewis 02/18 Louise Caruso 02/19 Patricia Gilbert 02/19 Rhonda Schiffer 02/19 Susan Young 02/19 Kathy Wheeler 02/21 Barney Kapraun 02/23 Aliki Nearing 02/25 Dave McGuire x 02/27 Sherri Wildoner 02/27 Cecelia Astlin 02/28 Sandra Haywood 02/28 - Note - Our apologies - A November Birthday was omitted in the Nov-Dec 2014 newsletter. See correction below. Happy belated birthday to Gary Fitzgerald 11/20 Spotlight on Spotlight on Frank Stowell by Jim Chappelear I had the pleasure of having lunch with Frank recently at a nice restaurant near his beautiful home in an area that he laughingly referred to as in the south county in the hole. It is an absolutely beautiful area of Anne Arundel County and a place where Frank has called home for nearly forty years. For any club members who do not know Frank, my recommendation is to get to know him. He is a remarkable person, with many interests other than hand dancing. Frank was born and reared in Northeast DC. He became interested in the dancing scene and has made many friends in our dance community. Frank s father was a skilled carpenter and artisan. That may have had some influence on the fact that he worked in the construction industry for many years. Like many of us Frank was called to military service during the Viet Nam era. Frank served as a Marine infantryman in Viet Nam. It was during this service that his life made a dramatic change. On one of the many foot patrols in the bush with his squad of six Marines, Frank and his comrades were injured by some form of explosive device planted along the rice paddy dike that they were patrolling. Frank was one of the lucky ones. One of his fellow Marines was killed and the others were severely wounded. As a result of his wounds Frank was medically retired from the Marines. He received a Purple Heart. Despite his wounds Frank has had a full and rewarding life, and he is proud to be a Marine and to have served his country. Among his many interests are sailing, traveling and skiing, in addition to his dancing. Among his many feats in life are his adventures sailing the oceans. He sailed a fifty-foot sailboat from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Rome, Italy. I find that inspiring. As one who has piloted airplanes over the North Atlantic many times, I do not think that I would be so brave as to attempt it on a fifty-foot sailing vessel. This adventure was accomplished with only two other crewmembers. What a daring accomplishment! Among his many accomplishments is the fact that Frank is a certified professional ski instructor. While skiing has been a life-long love, the physical demands on his body will no longer allow him the pleasure of skiing down the slopes of the Alps or Snow Shoe. I think that this is something that all of us can relate. The passage of time makes great demands on our bodies. Frank has traveled worldwide with friends. Among the many exotic locations to which he has traveled are Germany, Italy and Paris in Europe, to Peru in South America. He has stories to tell about all of these adventures. One of his fellow travelers is our mutual friend, Glen Pyles. Time and space here limits me repeating some of these traveling tales but sit down with him at our next dance and I am sure that Frank will share some of these stories with you. Frank is single. He confided in me that he has loved and lost and has no regrets about his life. If you do not know Frank, you are missing a treat. He is an adventuresome and fun-loving guy. 5 2015 / January - February Newsletter

Halloween Dance / Nov 01, 2014 Costume winners on page 11 20th Anniversary & Toys for Tots Dance, Nov 22, 2014 6 2015 / January - February Newsletter

20th Anniversary & Toys for Tots Dance, Nov 22, 2014 Christmas Dinner & Dance December 21, 2014 7 2015 / January - February Newsletter

Est. 1994 Meet Me At The Beach March 12-15, 2015 Ocean City, Maryland Where: Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel, Ocean City, MD 21842 (10100 Coastal Hwy, 101 st Street and the Ocean). When: March 12-15, 2015. Ticket Sales Begin: January 1, 2015. Tickets are non-refundable after February 8, 2015. Available Ticket Options: We are offering several different ticket options, giving you the flexibility to select the one that best suits your needs: Option 1: $50 Club Members / $60 Non-Club Members For HOTEL GUESTS ONLY-- Includes a weekend pass for all events. Option 1a: For an additional $60 (an $80 value) you may buy meal ticket coupons (which include tax & gratuity) redeemable for 2 breakfast buffets and 1 dinner buffet at the Clarion. (Total 1 + 1a = $110 / members Total 1 + 1a = $120 / non-members). 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, March 11 (Early Birds): Steppin Out Party (6:00 to 10:00 p.m.) at Clarion Hotel / Horizon Lounge / DJ Norm Mullenix / No Cover charge. Food and drinks available for purchase. Open to all including the public. Thursday afternoon Early Arrival Party Welcome Mixer for early arrivals in the Horizon Restaurant. More details to follow. Thursday Kickoff, March 12: Will be held at Seacrets Niteclub, 117 West 49 th Street, Ocean City, MD, from 6-11:30 p.m. From 6-8 p.m. there will be a private party with light fare for those with MMATB weekend passes ONLY. After 8 p.m. the public will be invited to join us for a cover charge of $5.00. Friday and Saturday Activities: Will include registration, various dance workshops and open dancing throughout the day and evening hours. More information to follow and in program pamphlet after you arrive. Note: Theme for Friday night dance St. Patrick s Day. Reservation form: The reservation/liability form can also be found on the Club s website www.dchanddanceclub.com, and in the Jan-Feb 2015 newsletter. Complete the form and mail it along with your 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-comefirst-served. Hotel Room Reservations: Don t forget to book your room! The Clarion Hotel has a special room rate of $110 for Friday and Saturday and a very special rate for Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday night of $75.00 per night, plus tax. These rates are guaranteed until February 1, 2015. Contact the hotel directly at (410) 202-2965 or 888-962-0067 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. 8 2015 / January - February Newsletter

Meet Me At The Beach, Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Ocean City Maryland, March 12-15, 2015 Est. 1994 RESERVATION FORM (This one form can be used by Singles or Couples) Name (Print): Member: Yes / No Name (Print): Member: Yes / No Phone: Phone: Address: We are offering several different ticket options, giving you the flexibility to select the one that best suits your needs: Option 1: $50 Club Members / $60 Non-Club Members For HOTEL GUESTS ONLY-- Includes a weekend pass for all events. Option 1a: For an additional $60 (an $80 value) you may buy meal ticket coupons (which include tax & gratuity) redeemable for 2 breakfast buffets and 1 dinner buffet at the Clarion. (Total 1 + 1a = $110 / members Total 1 + 1a = $120 / non-members). 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. Fill in the Option of your choice:. If you chose Option 1, Options 1a is available to you and you must also provide your Clarion hotel confirmation number:. Tickets are nonrefundable after Feb. 8, 2015. 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 to Pam Vann. Don t forget to book your room! The Clarion Hotel has a special room rate of $110 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, 2015. Contact the hotel directly at (410) 202-2965 or 888-962-0067 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 2015 Meet Me At The Beach event to be held at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau, Ocean City, Maryland, March 12-15, 2015, 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 2015 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 2015 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 2015 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: 9 2015 / January - February Newsletter

Sunshine Committee Report / By Sondra Riley (Continued from page 2) Betty Elliot had a five-hour, three-way heart by-pass surgery at Washington Hospital Center. She is recovering very well, but it will still be a long time before Betty will be back to dancing. Please keep Betty in your thoughts and prayers. Joyce Chucci invited all of the Club Member s to "Celebrate the Life of Michael F. Chucci." There were many dancers, friends and loved ones that came to share memories of Mike at his memorial service. The food, dancing and friendship was an excellent tribute to Mike Chucci s generosity and friendship. - H U G G I N G - I was looking at some D.C. Hand Dance Club newsletters from many years ago and found 2 articles on Hugging. I thought I would share one of the articles with our readers this month. The following article on Hugging was taken from a DC Hand Dance Club newsletter written in 1998. H U G G I N G (Copied from Newsletter May-June 1998 - D.C. Hand Dance club) HUGGING is healthy - it helps the body stay strong it cures depression, it reduces stress, it brings new life and it has no unpleasant after effect. HUGGING is a miracle food. It is organic, naturally sweet, has no pesticides, contains no preservatives - has no artificial ingredients and is 100% wholesome. HUGGING is practically perfect: there are no movable parts, no batteries to change, no need for periodical checkups, has low energy consumption but has a high energy yield. It is inflation proof, non-fattening - does not need monthly payments, has no insurance requirements - is theft proof, non-taxable, non-polluting and of course is always returnable! SPECIAL NOTICES 1) SOS Cards for Jan 16 to 18, 2015 (from Dave Rapson) Dave has a limited number of SOS cards (8) for those who are attending Mid Winters Jan 16 to 18, 2015, in North Myrtle Beach. The cards are $ 30.00 each. Please call Dave Rapson at... 443-790-1837, or send email to v8383350@verizon.net 2) Do you want to know your club members better? Meet new members and old friends. We are looking for help to work the registration desk at the monthly dance. It is only an hour of your time and you will help the club and meet more people. Contact Dave Rapson v8383350@verizon.net or call 443-790-1837. 10 2015 / January - February Newsletter

Reflecting on Recent Club Events October 27, 2014 A Comment from one of our Weekly Club News Update Email Notices Following our Fall Fling Dance in Lancaster, PA (Oct 24-26) there was an email Weekly (News) Update sent out (Oct 27) that mentioned the DCHDC now has an official Hugger an official Cutter of the Cheese an official Pretzel Maker. The email news update asked the question Wonder who these dancers are? Well I was curious who these dancers were so I contacted our club email administrator to find out who these dancers were and have listed them below: Official DCHDC Hugger ************ Gay Rodey Official DCHDC Cheese Cutter ******* Roy Rodey Official DCHDC Pretzel Maker ******* Neil Carter Saturday, November 1, 2014 Halloween Dance (Attendance: 103) Our Halloween Dance was a big success, there were many creative costumes. The winners of the Halloween costume contest were: 1st Place "The Mad Hatters" - Merv & Nancy Roussell 2nd Place "The Skeletons" - Roy & Gay Rodey 3rd Place "The Mask" - Fred Kay Many thanks to everyone who came dressed up in a Halloween costume. It was really fun to see so many of you dressed up in your costumes. 3rd Place 2nd Place 1st Place Saturday, November 22, 2014 20th Anniversary & Toys for Tots Dance (Attendance: 129) Our 20th Anniversary Party was a big success! We all walked down memory lane, and we had photo albums going back to 1995 and videos from the past. The food was good, and there was a lot of it. We had lots of food left over since we had prepared enough for about 200 people but all who attended had a great time! Below are photos of DCHDC dancers who were present at this dance that have been with the club from the beginning since it began in the fall of 1994. 11 2015 / January - February Newsletter

Reflecting on Recent Club Events (Continued) Certificate of Appreciation presented to DCHDC for donation to Toys for Tots at Nov 22, 2014 dance. A week after the Toys for Tots Dance (Sat, Nov 22, 2014), while at the Memorial & Celebration of life for Mike Chucci (Nov 29, 2014) Jack Flood presented our club president (Ron Carroll) with this Certificate of Appreciation at the VFW, Post 9616 in Morningside, MD, for all the toys donated by club members at the Nov 22 dance. See photo below of Jack Flood at left (Commandant of Delaware Devil Dogs Marine Corp League) presenting Certificate of Appreciation to Ron Carroll at right. Saturday, December 13, 2014 Christmas Dinner & Dance (Attendance: 180) Our Christmas Dinner/Dance was a big success! Our own Anthony Yancey and his team catered the food. 12 2015 / January - February Newsletter

Things You Should Know About (Continued from previous newsletter) How come no one ever told me?? ============================================================================= 5) Greek yogurt containers are meant to be folded in half. Chances are you ve been scooping the toppings with your spoon onto the yogurt. But, have you realized, the topping holder folds over, so you can pour the toppings DIRECTLY ON TOP? ============================================================================= 6) You ve probably been placing toilet seat covers in the wrong direction. The flap is meant to be placed toward the front. This prevents the agony of sitting down on a toilet seat, only to realize you ve dragged the cover down into the bowl. True Stories The 2013 Darwin Awards Countdown from 9th Place to 1st Place (Continued from Sept-Oct 2014 newsletter People sometimes do some really dumb stuff.) Seventh Place While at the beach, Daniel Jones, 21, dug an 8 foot hole in the sand for protection from the wind and had been sitting in a beach chair at the bottom, when it collapsed, burying him beneath 5 feet of sand. People on the beach used their hands and shovels trying to get him out but could not reach him. It took rescue workers using heavy equipment almost an hour to free him. Jones was pronounced dead at a hospital. Sixth Place Santiago Alvarado, 24, was killed as he fell through the ceiling of a bicycle shop he was burglarizing. Death was caused when the long flashlight he had placed in his mouth to keep his hands free rammed into the base of his skull as he hit the floor. Fifth Place Sylvester Briddell Jr., 26, was killed as he won a bet with friends who said he would not put a revolver loaded with four bullets into his mouth and pull the trigger. IT ALWAYS SEEMS IMPORTANT TO THANK THESE PEOPLE FOR REMOVING THEMSELVES FROM THE GENE POOL. (To be continued in the next newsletter edition) 13 2015 / January - February Newsletter

DJ Jammin George Playfair / Roxx33160@yahoo.com Check out the latest club apparel at: www.dchanddanceclub.com. MUSIC & GAMES & KARAOKE & VIDEO Weddings Car shows Birthdays Indoor/Outdoor Events Anniversaries Private Parties Corporate Events Family Reunions FUND RAISERS (SPECIAL PRICING) WE OFFER KARAOKE WITH AN ENTHUSIASTIC HOST For information about club apparel, contact Shirley Mostow at: samostow@mac.com or 301-384-1066 You Gotta Play to Win! Congratulations / Steve Mostow & Mike Ward November 01, 2014 dance 50/50, 2nd drawing for New Year s Eve Dance Ticket worth $ 70.00 Winner: Steve Mostow November 22, 2014 dance 50/50, 2nd drawing for NYE Dance Hotel Stay Ticket worth $ 89.00 Winner: Mike Ward (Additional door prizes were awarded from some items on the stage. Congratulations to all our winners.) Club Membership Renewal 2015 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 5024 King Richard Drive / Annandale, VA 22003 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. 14 2015 / January - February Newsletter

January-February 2015 * 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 6 Terry s Place DJ Buddman DI- Sondra Riley 7 Coconut Joe s DJ Ron Carroll DI Pam Vann 8 9 10 11 12 13 Terry s Place DJ Ron Carroll DI- Sondra Riley 14 Coconut Joe s DJ Dr. Jay DI Pam Vann 15 16 17 Riverdale Elks DJ Norm Mullenix DI Louise Pyles Mitten & Ugly Sweater Dance General membership 18 19 20 Terry s Place DJ Dr. Jay DI- Sondra Riley 21 Coconut Joe s DJ Warren Rye DI- Pam Vann 22 23 Union Jack DJ- 6:00-9:00 p.m. (No lesson) 24 25 26 27 Terry s Place DJ Kathy K. DI- Sondra Riley 28 Coconut Joe s DJ Buddman DI Pam Vann 29 30 31 1 2 3 Terry s Place DJ Dr. Jay DI- Sondra Riley 4 Coconut Joe s DJ Ron Carroll DI- Louise Pyles 5 6 7 8 9 10 Terry s Place DJ Ron Carroll DI- Sondra Riley 11 Coconut Joe s DJ Dr. Jay DI- Louise Pyles 12 13 14 15 16 17 Terry s Place DJ Buddman DI- Sondra Riley 18 Coconut Joe s DJ Warren Rye DI- Louise Pyles 19 20 21 Riverdale Elks DJ Buddman DI Buzz Payne Valentine Dance 22 23 24 Terry s Place DJ Kathy K. DI- Sondra Riley 25 Coconut Joe s DJ Buddman DI- Louise Pyles 26 27 28 15 2015 / January - February Newsletter

D. C. Hand Dance Club 112 Lassiter Circle Finksburg, MD 21048 Est. 1994 Address Correction Requested First Class Mail Terry s Place Family Restaurant 5725 Ritchie Hwy Brooklyn Park, Maryland 410-789-1130 DC Hand Dancers Welcome on Tuesday Nights When you want to enjoy a home cooked meal in a warm, comfortable dining room, come to Terry's Place. 16 2015 / January - February Newsletter