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RAINIER COUNCIL
PO BOX 686
SPANAWAY, WA 98387
http://www.squaredance-rainier.org/
Meeting Minutes
October 19, 2009
„h Meeting opened by President Steve MacKay at 7:30 PM at the Parkland/Spanaway Library, Parkland, WA. Guest Ron Sferrazzo led the flag salute.
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Attendance:
Board Members |
Name |
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President |
Steve MacKay |
X |
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Vice President |
Mike Bowen |
X |
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Treasurer |
Lillian Davis |
X |
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Recording Secretary |
Lisa Zuehlsdorff |
X |
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Corresponding Secretary |
Terry Grater |
X |
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Area Council State Delegate |
Carol Thompson |
X |
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Delegate to State Nominating Committee |
Joyce Sebree |
-- |
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Past President |
Tom Tomlinson |
X |
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Honorary Executive Board Member |
Ginny Trimble |
X |
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Committee Chairpersons |
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Advertising |
JoAnn MacKay |
X |
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Council Caravan |
Mark Sebree |
X |
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Documentation, Printing& Copying |
Steve MacKay |
X |
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Float Manager |
Steve MacKay |
X |
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Footnotes Reporter |
Mike Bowen |
X |
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Garage /Plant/Craft Sale |
Joyce Sebree |
-- |
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Heritage Center |
Carol Thompson |
X |
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Historian |
Lynn Red |
X |
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Parliamentarian |
Don Wiggins |
X |
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Photograph Coordinator |
Ginny Trimble |
X |
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Promotion |
Steve MacKay |
X |
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Puyallup Fair |
Lynn Red |
X |
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Puyallup Fair |
Carol Thompson |
X |
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RCCA |
Joyce Sebree |
-- |
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Round Dance Coordinator |
Lorraine Rouse |
- |
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Sunshine |
Lynn Red |
X |
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Webmaster |
Doug Schafer |
X |
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Youth Group |
Mark Sebree |
X |
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2011 Festival |
Tom Tomlinson |
X |
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2011 Festival |
Joyce Sebree |
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Club Delegates |
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Blazing Stars |
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Bonney Lads 'N' Lassies |
Jeanette Howe |
X |
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Bonney Lads 'N' Lassies |
Terry Johns |
X |
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Crosstrails |
Connie Thuston |
- |
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Evergreen Rounds |
Donna Ryerson |
- |
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Hix ‘N’ Chix |
Chuck McLean |
X |
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Merry Mixers |
Carol Thompson |
X |
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Northwest Callers Association |
Don Wiggins |
X |
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RCCA |
Joyce Sebree |
X |
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Roamin’ Tacomans |
Alison Bowen |
-- |
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Rockin’ Teens |
Ron Weber |
X |
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Rouse-A-Rounds |
Bob Simmons |
X |
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Sociable Squares |
Ginny Trimble |
X |
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South Sound Singles |
Al Tokin |
X |
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South Sound Singles |
Paul Zuehlsdorff |
X |
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Spinners |
Dave Pearcy |
X |
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Spinners |
Barb Melvin |
-- |
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Swinging Squares |
Ted Mazetier |
X |
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Swinging Squares |
Virginia Lawrence |
X |
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Young Bunch |
Kim Pierce |
X |
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Young Bunch |
Adrienne Deming |
X |
Treasurer, Lillian Davis:
Kevin Kallansrud gave the proceeds from the CD‟ in the form of cashiers checks to Lillian Davis to deposit in the bank account on October 9,2009.
Ending balance as of October 19, 2009 is $18,116.39
Treasurer report from Lillian Davis is available in permanent minutes file. Available upon request.
Area Council State Delegate, Carol Thompson:
Clubs please send in your list of student to the state membership and insurance coordinator. No money is needed at this time, just names. The money comes due when the students graduate and join the clubs.
Club rosters were received by e-mail to confirm status of members from the membership coordinator. The printed copies of these reports for the clubs are available to anyone who did not receive the e-mail. (JoAnn MacKay)
Delegate to State Nominating Committee, Joyce Sebree: (absent) Report given by Mark Sebree
Packets are available if interested in running for State Positions next year. They are still looking for names for nominations for the upcoming year. Names need to be in by January,2010.
Past President, Tom Tomlinson:
Nothing to Report
Parliamentarian, Don Wiggins:
Nothing to Report
Heritage Center, Carol Thompson:
Nothing to report
Round Dance of the Month, Report given by Steve MacKay
Round Dance of the month -November "Garden Party" (Two-Step) Ricky Nelson
Council Caravan, Mark Sebree:
Specific dates for the Council Caravans were decided on and the caravan schedule has been updated. Schedule is at end of report.
Historian , Lynn Red:
Nothing to report.
Photograph Coordinator, Ginny Trimble:
Still looking for more photo‟
Sunshine, Lynn Red:
Cards were sent Dee Mazetier and Lisa Zuehlsdorff.
Youth Report, Mark Sebree:
Discussed what would be necessary (passport) to get in order for the kids and the adults to enter Canada for the Youth Competition. Fundraising will be done to help raise the extra funds needed for the extra fees involved in the passport /enhanced license to cross the border.
Advertising, JoAnn MacKay:
The TNT is printing the usual ad at this time.
The Footnotes ad has been updated to reflect the change in the Spinners Schedule.
Webmaster, Doug Schafer:
The clubs are encouraged to have a member of each club access their club site and post dances and upcoming events and activities. There will be a menu item added to the website for neighboring councils to add events.
Footnotes Reporter, Mike Bowen:
Blazing Stars sent in a report this month.
Promotion and Float, Steve MacKay:
The map books were made up at a very inexpensive cost. They were 50 books made at $13.00.
Window decals instead of the present bumper stickers were presented for possible promotion later. This would be a more personal approach than the State bumper stickers. They could have club information or council information. Prices are available now.
The Spinners put their dance schedule on business cards. This may be a good idea for other clubs to think about doing.
Puyallup Fair, Carol Thompson, Lynn Red:
Next year Steve MacKay will be the Contact/Facilitator. He will be getting the tickets and information out to the dancers. Carol Thompson and Lynn Red will be focusing on the booth next year.
This year there were 16 people who signed up at the fair. Two people were referred to the CPS Council, two to the Sou„ester Council, four to the Penninsula Council and the rest were given names of clubs in the Rainier Council Area. One was a family that wanted the Sumner area so they were referred to the Rockin‟Teens. Contact was made with these people and some are in lessons now.
Steve MacKay will be checking with the fair officials to try to get out of the Education Building and onto a different stage this year. The length of time that the dancers have available to dance on stage will be discussed also. Some feel an hour is not long enough to set up and dance.
It is important for all callers and dancers to sign up people if they are interested in dancing on a sign up sheet.
Having a poster with a sign up sheet for names and contact information would be useful.
The Senior Center has requested a caller to come teach lessons. This has been arranged.
Plant and Craft Sale, Joyce Sebree: absent
To be continued in the 2010-2011 year
RCCA, Joyce Sebree: absent
Nothing to Report
New Years 2009
The Swinging Squares will be hosting The New Years Eve Dance at the Sumner Valley Dance Center. The theme is the Roaring 20‟. Tom Tomlinson and the Old Time Fiddlers will be calling and Lorraine Rouse will be cueing. A mock of the flyer has been made and will be distributed as soon as all the details are completed. This will be a potluck with the club providing the meat. Please bring a side dish.
2011 State Festival
A pre-registration seedling certificate will be available to all Rainier Council members and current State Federation Officers. This will be $25 prior to June of 2010 festival and then it will go up to $30 after that for registration. The certificate will be the Diamond Celebration of Dancing Certificate.
The outfit may be a basic solid color with white vest or over shirt with logo on it.
The sample of a diamond logo was passed around. Nothing has been decided on yet. Since this is the 60th Annual Washington Convention then the diamond will be part of the theme.
The contracts have been signed and there will be $2630 needed by January 1, 2010.
There will be vendors at the convention.
Dave Pearcy is checking into the flooring.
There are still committees open: Registration, Badge dances, Grand March, Housing, Decorations, and Promotion/Publicity.
The Rockin‟Teens and The Young Bunch will be co- hosting the Trails End Dance at Pete‟
Pool. Details will be discussed at an Executive Board meeting at a later date‟.
The next meeting is scheduled at the San Souci Club House on Sunday November 8 th at 2 PM.
Everyone is encouraged to attend the meeting.
Unfinished (old) Business:
Nothing To report
New Business:
Lillian Davis-Pay Bills- MMSP
Lynn Red- I make a motion that we make 300 copies of Helpful Hints at .02 a page, for 16 pages, plus tax- MMSP
Don Wiggins- I move that the Rainier Council donate $25 per year to the Michael Burke Scholarship Fund to help new callers-MMSP
Jo Ann MacKay- I move that the Rainier Council pay Footnotes $55 per full page ad for 10 issues (total $550)-MMSP
Don Wiggins-Motion made to make a new Presidents Award Plaque and inquire about repairing the the Special Awards Plaque (names –Dave Pearcy, Nina Pearcy, Kevin Kallansrud, Lynn Mosman)-MMSP
Tom Tomlinson- I move that 5% interest will be charged on money loaned from Rainier Council to the 2011 State Festival –MMSP
Mike Bowen- I would like to make a motion that the Rainier Council by laws be changed to state that "The Council shall meet during the months of September through June on the 3rd Monday with the following exceptions:
a) In the case of conflicting holidays, this meeting shall be held on the 2nd Monday.
b) By a 2/3 vote of the members attending a preceding meeting. This motion affects section IV of the Council by laws-MMSP
Good of the Order:
Tom Tomlinson would like to thank everyone who helped put on the dance honoring him for the Parker Award on September 25th. Terri Grater and Virginia Lawrence did an outstanding job putting the dance together. He also thanked all who attended. (The Rainier Council will reimburse the Swinging Squares for expenses, since this was a special dance.)
The Hix and Chix would like to thank the Rainier Council for its support at their Council Caravan dance.
The Bonny Lads‟‟Lassies donated $300 from proceeds of their dance on September 26th to Jack and Tracy Bowen. Ron Sferrazzo presented the money to Mike Bowen at the Council Meeting tonight for his parents.
Mike Bowen stated that his parents Jack and Tracy Bowen would like to thank everyone for all the donations and support they have received .The benefit dance was a great success and they would like to thank everyone involved especially for their thoughts and prayers. The total of donations received was $1520.
Steve MacKay would like all the clubs sign the roster that was passed around with the birthday dates of the clubs so the Council can be present at the Birthday Dances for each club.
There is a new round dance club. The Ronde‟ous Round Dance Club dance in the Kitsap Square Dance Center in Gorst. The Cuer is Jill Spiese.
The Spinners need angels to help with their classes on Tuesday nights at the Buckley Community Hall. Classes are from 7-8:30.
Bonney Lads „‟Lassies will start mainstream lessons with Steve Haslett on Sunday, January 3, 2010.
The Young Bunch would like to thank everyone who came for their birthday dance.
Mark Sebree would like to say happy birthday to his lovely wife on the 23rd of October.
The Sociable Squares would like to thank everyone who came out to the Petticoat Campout this year. They plan on having another one next year so put it on your calendars to attend .Tom Tomlinson calling and Joyce Sebree will be cuing.
UPCOMING DANCES: (INFORMATION IS TAKEN FROM FLYERS AND DELEGATE REPORTS)
The Bonney Lads „‟Lassies dance on Saturday, October 24 th, November 28th and December 12th. The October 24th dance will be a Halloween Dance with the Phils and Phillies and the Square Steppers visiting. November 28th is a Pie dance. December 12th will be the Annual Christmas Dance. The dance on December 26th has been canceled. Caller: Steve Hasslett, Cuer: Lorraine Rouse(Collins Grange)
The Blazing Stars dance at the Steele Lake Grange 2 nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Caller: Kevin Thomaier , Cuer Lyn Peltola
The Evergreen Rounds have a Halloween dance on Wednesday, October 28 th; Thanksgiving Dance November 18th, and a Christmas Dance December 11th. 8-10 at the Edgewood Grange. Cuer: Pat wiggins
The Hix „‟Chix dance the 1 st and 3rd Fridays at the Collins Grange. Friday November 6th is a regular dance and Friday November 20th will be The Thankful Dance Caller: Willie Sewell Cuer; Lorraine Rouse. 7:30-10:30
The Roamin‟Tacomans are having a Hobgoblin Boogie Bones Bash on October 31 st at the Sumner Valley Dance Hall Costume Contest and bring a carved pumpkin contest. (MS)Caller: Tom Tomlinson cuer:Lorraine Rouse 7:30-10:30
The Roamin‟Tacomans have changed the dance format. They are dancing plus w/ an advanced teach on the 2 nd Saturday and on the 4th Saturday of the month it will be main stream with a plus tip at the end. The exception will be December 12th (MS) and that will be the Silent Auction Dance-Dinner at 6:30 (Council Caravan). October 25th will be a mainstream w/ a plus tip. November 28th will be a student level Leftovers Dance.( Caller / Cuer for all above dances Tom Tomlinson 7:30-10:30 (Sumner Valley Dance Center)
The Rockin‟Teens dance November 1 st with a Red, White and Blue Dance; November 15th Canned food drive- Turkey Dance (Council Caravan); December 6th, Christmas Dance; December 20th , No theme. Caller: Brett Kappenman Cuer: Lorraine Rouse 6:30-8:30 Sumner Valley Dance Hall
The Spinners Teddy Bear Dance with the bear donations going to the Buckley Fire Department has been rescheduled for Friday, November 13 th.Caller: Greg Weber, Cuer Sue Weber
The South Sound Singles are having The 19 th Annual Christmas Bazaar and a come as you are dance afterward at the Collins Grange on November 21st. On December 19th there will be a student level Teddy Bear Dance. Donate a bear and get a dangle. Caller: Kenny Freeman Cuer: Lorraine Rouse
The Rouse A Rounds will have a dance on Friday October 30 th at the Collins Grange. Lorraine Rouse- Cuer
The Swinging Squares are having Dan Preedy, Guest Caller, and Lorraine Rouse Cuer for the Friday the 13 th Black Cat Dance on November 13th (the 2012 Ways and Means committee will be there to sell the National Merchandise)
The Swinging Squares Plus Club dance the 2 nd and 4th Fridays of the month at the Sumner Valley Dance Center. Caller:Tom Tomlinson Cuer: Lorraine Rouse
The Young Bunch will have a Halloween Dance on the 23 rd of October. On November 13th there will be a Thanksgiving Dance (Potluck). On December 11 there will be a White
Elephant Gift Exchange Dance at the Collins Grange. Caller: Mark Sebree, Cuer: Pat Wiggins
The North West Callers Association will have a level dance at the Steel Lake Grange on Sunday November 28 th from 3-5pm.
The Swinging Squares are hosting the Rainier Council New Year Eve‟ Dance on December 31 st, 2009 from 8:30-? at the Sumner Valley Dance Hall. It will be a Roaring 20‟ theme Dance. Tom Tomlinson will be calling with the Old Time Fiddlers and Lorraine Rouse Cuing. (Potluck- please bring a side dish)
The Grand Squares are having A "Once in a Lifetime Dance" for Glenn Raihas 60th birthday at the Lac A DO Hall on Saturday, November 21 st. There will be live music and square dancing. For information please call 360-413-6913.
The Fidalgo Fogcutters are having an all you can eat prawn dinner and plus dance on November 20 th at the Skagit Valley Grange. The cost is $15 per person and reservations are required. Caller: Brent Mawdsley Cuer: Bob and Linda Berka. For information and reservations contact (360)707-2466 or (360)766-6729. Email at suegrammy@aol.com or ploegrj@msn.com.
REMEMBER TO CHECK THE RAINIER COUNCIL WEBSITE FOR OTHER DANCES AND SPECIAL EVENTS. http://squaredance-rainier.org/
RAINIER COUNCIL CARAVAN OF THE MONTH:
Sunday, November 15th Rockin‟Teens (MS) Turkey Dance 6:30-8:30 Saturday, December 12 th Roamin‟Tacomans (MS) Silent Auction 7:30-10:30 Saturday, January 16th South Sound Singles (MS) 7:30-10:30 Saturday, February 27th Bonney Lads „‟Lassies (MS) 7:30-10:30 Saturday, March 13th Sociable Squares (MS) Donkey Dance Friday, April 9th Young Bunch (MS) Wednesday, May 12th Evergreen Rounds (Rounds) Friday, Saturday- June18-19 State Festival in Ellensburg, WA.
PLEASE: encourage your club members to attend the Council Caravans to help support the other clubs.
NEXT MEETING: Monday, November 16, 2009. 7:30 PM at the Parkland/Spanaway Library. The
December meeting will be December 14, 2009(Note: this is 2 nd Monday since it is so close to Christmas)
MMSP : Adjourn the meeting
Respectfully submitted by,
Recording Secretary, Lisa Zuehlsdorff |
