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Volume 35, Number 16-3.1 March 2016, Issue 1 of 2

Upcoming 2016 Trailblazers Dances and Session Schedules REVISED Time Schedule

Saturday — 1st Session — C1: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM; 2nd Session — A2: 3:00 to 5:30 PM Sunday — 1st Session — C2: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM; 2nd Session — C3A: 3:00 to 5:30 PM

35th Anniversary Celebration Apr 2-3 ........... Ben Rubright ......... Punta Gonda, FL May 7-8 .......... Dave Heffron .............. Cleveland, OH

Dance Location Map shown on page 13

Jun 4-5 ............. Ett McAtee ..................... Severn, MD July ............................. ......................................... DARK Aug 6-7 ........... Rob French .......... Walnut Creek, CA

35th Anniversary Celebration ..................... 3 Absentee or Proxy Ballot ............................ 7 Anniversaries, Members & Friends .......... 10 Bill Haynes and Your Thoughts .............. 5 Birthdays, Members & Friends ................. 10 Board Election — Schedule ....................... 7 Board Members, 2015-2016 ..................... 10 Caller Accommodations

Roger Byelick & Connie Thousand ..... 9 Caller Profile — Bill Haynes ...................... 4 Help Wanted — Candidate Vacancy .......... 7 Magic Squares Dance .............................. 11 Nomination and Election Committee .......... 8 PACE, Southern California Dances .......... 11 Phantom Squares Dances ....................... 11

Ralph & Sharon Simon Happy 52th Anniversary .......................... 10

Slate of Candidates for 2016-2017 Board of Directors ..................................... 7

Square Dance Events, Once Removed ....... 12 Statement of Policy, TRAILBLAZER ................ 11 Swing Along the Trail

Carol Heins .............................................. 9 Carolyn Ulrich .......................................... 8 Lee Kopman ............................................. 8

Trailblazers Dances, Upcoming 2016 ......................................... 1

Trailblazers Square Dance Schedule, Location and Maps .................................. 13

Volunteer Staff, Trailblazers ........................ 10

Contents — TRAILBLAZER March 2016

March 2016, Issue 1 of 2

TRAILBLAZER Editor email: [email protected]


Dance 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM Alternating A2 & C1

Two Stars: C2 & C3A 1:30 to 1:45 PM

Lunch Setup

Dance 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM Alternating A2 & C1

Two Stars: C2 & C3A

Lunch Buffet — 1:45 to 3:00 PM

Location: Mel’s Dance Center, 5946 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683 Info: John & Barbara Marshall (626) 448-1061; Shirley McNiel (714) 801-1695 Celebration Flyer: www.trailblazers-socal.org/flyers/35thAnniversaryFlyer.pdf

Cal ler

Ben Rubright

Anniversary Cake Door Prizes

Special Commemorative

Dangle Sunday, April 3 Schedule Usual Times & Dance Levels

Usual Door Fees C2: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM

(Last tip increased difficulty) Lunch Break

C3A: 3:00 to 5:30 PM (Last tip: C3B)

Saturday Door Fee Dancers: Entire Day —

Both Dances & Buffet $10 per dancer Non-Dancers:

No Fee Required

Long-term Member Recognition

Bill Haynes of Gilbert, Arizona has been calling for Trailblazers since December 1996 and has returned in February 1999, April 2000, April 2001, April 2002, March 2003, May 2004, March 2006, February 2007, April 2008, February 2009, February 2010, February 2011, February 2012, March 2014 and February 2015. Our dancers have always appreciated the consistent challenges Bill has presented during his visit to Trailblazers. Whether Bill is calling for his home program in Mesa, Arizona or at any other event even if the attendance includes just a few squares or many squares, Bill’s calling is never altered or diminished — it’s always Bill at his finest. Bill was born in Texas and moved to New Mexico in 1957. Upon completion of basic square dance lessons in 1959, he danced for two years before beginning his calling career when he taught his first class. Ever since Bill has been pursuing square dance calling and promotion of the activity. Bill taught school for a short time before fulfilling his Army ROTC military obligation by serving as a Platoon Leader in Korea for

2 years. He returned to Las Cruces, New Mexico in 1971 to resume both his teaching and calling careers. While teaching school, he earned a Master in Education Administration. His calling ranges from Basic through C-3B. Bill has attended several caller seminars with Bob Fisk, Melton Luttrell, Marshal Flippo, all of whom are well known callers. He has been the featured caller at many festivals in the United States and has an especially good following in the Southwestern states - Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah. In 1984 Bill moved to Mesa to open up a new RV park, Carriage Manor. From November through March Bill sponsors a full-time A2 through C3B Square Dance program called the Mesa, Arizona Challenge Dancing. Many Square Dancers including some of your fellow Trailblazers and friends have benefitted from their participation in this program and have returned for more than one season. Check it out at ChallengeDancing.com. Bill is an American Callers Association member.

Bill Haynes — Trailblazers March 2016 Caller



Fun!

In February 2015 when Bill Haynes called for Trailblazers, it was asked, “What thought comes to mind when Bill Haynes is mentioned?” Some of your replies - - -

Mesa

Fun, Fun, Fun

Tough

Naughty in a nice

way

Fast &

Hard I get that

deer in the headlight

feeling!

Hard Left Handed

Not as Hard as Everyone

Said

GREAT Choreography Makes

You Think

Difficult at Best

The man we love to have

come by

Exciting & Educational

Very Interesting

Difficult on a

grand scale

Competent Competent

Hard

Love that Texas Accent

Worth my time in Mesa where Bill’s calling is

unmatched and the best

Need to pay attention

(continued next page)


Tough Fun

More of your thoughts about Bill continued . . .

Nice

Must listen closely

Bill, you are welcome on my

floor any-time

Fries my Brain

Love those staked calls

Always Pleasant

Encourage-ment with a

smile

Friendly in a Big Way

Big

Fruit of the Loom

Difficult Fun

An accomplished master at sizing up the floor and building the skill level

Fun! Fun!


Schedule for Trailblazers Board Election March 5-6, 2016: Final Candidate Slate Presentation,

Final Call for Nominees, Nominations Closed April 2-3, 2016: Trailblazers Board Election

May 7-8, 2016: New Board Installation

John & Barbara Marshall — President

Tom & Pat Roberts — 1st Vice President

Rod Anderson and Jerry Blackmar — 2nd Vice Presidents

Shirley McNiel — 3rd Vice President (Saturday) Barbara Shimomura —

3rd Vice President (Sunday)

Ruth Blackmar — Secretary

To Be Nominated — Treasurer(s) (Saturday)

David Schafer and Wendy Winters — Treasurers (Sunday)

Joe Fortenberry — A Square D Representative

Trai lb lazers Board E lect ions — Apri l 2 & 3, 2016 Slate of Candidates for 2016-2107 Board of Directors

Trailblazers 2016-2017 Board of Directors Vacancy A candidate is needed for the 2016-2107 Board of Directors Slate. Treasurer(s) for Saturday. Primary responsibilities will be to: (1) collect door fees for Saturday dances, (2) maintain Saturday dance attendance records, (3) ensure collected fees are deposited in club’s bank account, (4) upon completion of Saturday’s dance and before Sunday’s closing prepare attendance report for Saturday so Sunday Treasurers can properly

compensate caller, (5) collect membership dues, and (6) assist with mutually decided-upon financial-record maintenance and reporting. For additional information or questions, please see a Nomination & Election Committee member.

Need an absentee or proxy ballot for Board of Directors election. Contact either John Martin: (949) 472-8344, [email protected] or Hal Anker: (619) 849-8791, [email protected] April 1 (Friday): Deadline to receive absentee or proxy ballots either via email or US mail. Email to: [email protected] or [email protected] US mail: Hal Anker, 5740 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92115-3720

Absentee or proxy ballots may also be brought to the April dance before the end of the last dance session of the weekend.

On February 17, 2016, received a note from Lee Kopman: Still calling in the New York Area. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Evenings. A1, A2, C1, C2 and C3A. Also teaching a Beginners Class with Lilith who does Line Dancing at Nassau Community College. It’s a 1/2 Credit Course. I am doing a workshop at Callerlab, other than that, I HAVE NOTHING TO DO. Maybe someday our paths will cross. Love to all out there. Lee K

On February 18, 2016, Carolyn Ulrich wrote: My Mom was diagnosed with Mucinous Carcinoma Lung Cancer this weekend and life is going to get dicey for us fast. As such, I can't leave her home alone for very long, or very often. For the foreseeable future, I'm going to have to give up my highest levels of dancing that require ongoing workshopping -- Wednesday PM class, A2 DBD dances, Trailblazers, etc. I do look forward, however, to seeing everyone at Fun Wuns, Premier Squares, Plus Dances, etc. I'll be back when I can, but I don't think it'll be anytime soon. Carolyn Ulrich Carolyn also provided her email: [email protected] and her cell: 909-953-9444

Carolyn, you will be truly missed, but remembered in our thoughts as you care for your Mother. It is indeed our hope and prayer that all goes well.

Swing Along The Trail (continued next page)


Nomination and Election Committee Gina Phearson

Hal Anker ([email protected]) (619-849-8791) John Martin ([email protected]) (949-472-8344)

Carol Heins shared: Today (Thursday, February 25, 2016) as my sister, Joyce, and I were driving home to California from Mesa, Arizona, I received a call from the Remington Healthcenter that my father-in-law, Willis, was "unresponsive." It was his wish to have a peaceful death, and that's what happened. As sad as it is losing a dear loved one, I know he is in a much, much better place with no arthritis pain, no loneliness and is reunited with his wife Leanore, many relatives, numerous friends and his son (my husband), Les. I am overwhelmed with the kindness he received from so many people whom he called friends. People in the Men's Club at San Rafael and many church members are among those he cherished. Willis liked telling stories and hearing about others. Now he can entertain the angels with those tales. Willis was 92 years old.

Roger Byelick & Connie Thousand, thanks for providing lodging for Vic & Debbie Ceder during their February visit.

SWING ALONG THE TRAIL (continued from page 8)


Trailblazers and Friends March and April Birthdays Barbara Jones Barbara Lane

Barbara Shimomura Ben Teller

Carolyn Melstrom Connie Chevalier David Moorhouse

Dawn Farabee Dee Langevin Edie Walker Gordon Sim Hal Anker

Heidi Heffron Joe Sirks

Karl Springer Kris Heffron Lori Guss

Pat Rothwell Randy Heinrich

Ross Howell Sue Batema

Theresa Johnson Vickie Morris

Ben Britt Bill Haynes

Bruce Crabtree Chris Schmitt

Deanna Kugler Erika Hillinger

Iris Pucker Jack Friend Jan Gipson Joni Micals

Kent Paulsen Marvin Fishman

Ralph Simon Rich Layton

Shauna Kaaria Steve Thornburg

Terri Sherrer Vic Kaaria


Trailblazers and Friends March and April Anniversaries

(The number in parenthesis = anniversary years)

Tom & Kris Heffron — March 4 Nick & Carol Esser — March 7 (46)

Ralph & Sharon Simon — March 19 (52) Brett & Cindy Gillespie – April 2 (28)

Mike & Jan Taylor – April 5 (41) Bill & Marilyn DeBoynton — April 6 Steve & Joyce Light — April 9 (56)

Trailblazers Board Members 2015-2016 Presidents ............................. Bruce & Nancy Rosenblum 1st Vice President ................ John Marshall 2nd Vice Presidents ............ Rod Anderson and Jerry & Ruth Blackmar 3rd Vice Presidents ............. Barbara Marshall and Shirley McNiel Secretary ............................... Bruce Crabtree Treasurers ............................. Sam Mehlman and Barbara Jones A Square D Rep .................... Joe Fortenberry

Trailblazers Volunteer Staff Celebration Committee: Hal Anker and John Melstrom Equipment: Jerry & Ruth Blackmar (Saturday), Rod Anderson (Sunday) Historians: John Melstrom and Hal Anker Photographers: Rod Anderson, John Loker, John Melstrom, and David Moorhouse Sunshine Representative: Barbara Lane TRAILBLAZER Editors: Hal Anker & Rod Anderson; Webmaster: Karl Springer

TRAILBLAZER STATEMENT OF POLICY: TRAILBLAZER is published by Trailblazers Square Dance Club for the purpose of providing a means for dissemination square dance information to the Advanced and Challenge Community. The Editor and Publisher reserve the right to exercise their discretion in the acceptance, rejection or editing of any proffered information, listings or advertising based upon their determination of the best interest of square dancing. The opinions which may be expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Editor, Publisher or Trailblazers. Your views are encouraged. Any article herein may be reprinted with credits to TRAILBLAZER and the author. PUBLISHING DATA: TRAILBLAZER will be published monthly. MAILING ADDRESS: Address all correspondence to: Trailblazer Editors, 5740 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92115-3720 TRAILBLAZER STAFF: Hal Anker (619-849-8791), E-mail: [email protected] TRAILBLAZERS WEBMASTER: Karl Springer, E-mail: [email protected] DANCE, CLASS & WORKSHOP LISTINGS: No charge for listings. Regular dances will be listed under special events. Call schedules will not be included in regular dance listings. However, if a schedule of callers is sent, we will include a listing on our website. ADVERTISING: Advertising must be camera ready copy, black ink on white paper. Full page originals cannot be reduced to a half-page. ADVERTISING RATES: Full Page (8 x 10) = $30; Half Page (8 x 5) = $20; Qtr. Page (3.75 x 5) = $10; Bus. Card (3 x 2) = $ 6.50 ADVERTISING REMITTANCE: Make all checks for advertising or listings payable to Trailblazers. Payment must accompany all orders for advertisements and listings.

Phantom Squares Dances Friday Schedule: Pre-Rounds: 7:15-7:45p

A2 with Rounds: 7:45-10:00p; C1: 10:00-10:15p Saturday C3A Work Shop Schedule

Session 1: 11:00a-1:30p; Session 2: 2:30-5:00p Sunday Schedule: Session 1: C1: 12:30p-3:00p;

Session 2: C2: 3:30-5:45p; C3A: 5:45-6:00p

Canoga Park Women’s Club 7401 Jordan Ave, Canoga Park 91303

Rob French .......................... March 11, 12, 13 (Fri thru Sun) Sandie Bryant ...................................... April 8 & 10 (Fri, Sun) Check Website .................................................................................. May Vic Ceder ................................... June 10, 11, 12 (Fri thru Sun) Check Website .................................................................................. July Eric Henerlau ................................ August 12 & 14 (Fri, Sun) Vic Ceder ...................................... September 9 & 11 (Fri, Sun) Bronc Wise ............................... October 7, 8, 9 (Fri thru Sun)

www.phantom-squares.com

Magic Squares Dances

Bronc Wise .................................... April 30 C1: 10:30am-12:30pm, C2 Star Tips C1: 2:00pm-4:00pm, C2 Star Tips La Mesa First United Methodist Church 4690 Palm Ave, La Mesa 91941

www.magicsquares.sdsda.org

Southern California PACE

Sunday Schedule C3A: 10:30am-1:00pm

C2: 2:30pm-5:00pm Mel’s Dance Center

5946 Westminster Blvd, Westminster 92683

Dark, March 20 No C3A or C2, April Vic Ceder, May 22

Dark, June 19 Linda Kendall, July 17

Dave Heffron, August 21 No C3A or C2, September

www.pacesocal.org

Magic Squares Dance

Bronc Wise .................................... April 30 C1: 10:30am-12:30pm, C2 Star Tips C1: 2:00pm-4:00pm, C2 Star Tips

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall

5071 Beech Street, San Diego 92102

www.magicsquares.sdsda.org


Square Dance Events — Once Removed Bakersfield Fiesta 50th Anniversary, Advanced & Challenge, March 18-20, 2016, Kern County Fairgrounds, Bakersfield, CA 93307 (Michael Kellogg, Tony Oxendine, Charlie Robertson, Justin Russell, Bronc Wise) www.BakersfieldFiesta.com

Cook’s Barn, C2 thru C3B, March 18-20, 2016, 9054 Eden Oaks Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662 (Sandie Bryant) www.rhcent.com

Easter in Plön, Germany, A2, C1 & C2, March 24-28, 2016, Ev. Jugendbildungsstätte Koppelsberg (Anne Uebelacker, Bjorn Andersson, Bronc Wise) www.percolators.de

Trailblazers 35th Anniversary Dance, April 2-3, 2016. Mark your calendar. Plan for a memorable event reuniting with current and former Trailblazers members and friends.

AACE (Academy for Advanced & Challenge Enthusiasts) Convention 2016, Advance thru C3B and Part Time C4, June 15-18, 2016, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802 (Sandie Bryant, Vic Ceder, Barry Clasper, Todd Fellegy, Ross Howell, Anne Uebelacker with Rob French and John Marshall) www.ceder.net/aace

Maple Leafs Regroup (33rd Annual IAGSDC Convention), Advance thru C3B, July 1-4, 2016, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4E 1G3 (Sandie Bryant, Vic Ceder, Barry Clasper, Tim Crawford, Dayle Hodge, Mike Kellogg, Osamu Miyabe, Don Moger, Anne Uebelacker) www.toronto2016.com

European Square Dance Convention, A1 thru C3A, July 22-24, 2106, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom CV37 9DH (Paul Bristow, David Dvorak, Ian McConnell, Carsten Nielsen, Joachim Rühenbeck, Wil Stans, Henrik Nilsson, David Tesar, Maarten Weijers, Claus Warnecke, Neil Wiston, Einar Sølvsten, Jesper Wilhelmsson, James Wyatt) www.uksquaredancing.com

Challenge in the Wine Country 2016, Latch on C3A, July 31-August 4, 2016 (Vic Ceder) and Catch C2, August 9-12, 2016 (Sandie Bryant), Sebastopol, CA 95472 (Limited Space requires early registration) www.challengewinecountry.com

Patch The Bay Bridge (West Coast A/C Weekend), A2 thru C4, September 30-October 2, 2016, San Mateo, California 94402 (Lynette Bellini, John Bowman, Vic Ceder, Rob French, Michael Kellogg, Harlan Kerr, Fen Tamanaha, Bronc Wise) www.redwoodrainbows.org/patch

TEXPACC (Texas Premier Advanced & Challenge Convention), A2 thru C3A, October 21-23, 2016, Paris, Texas 75460 (Vic Ceder, Ross Howell, Darryl Lipscomb, Tim Ploch, Bronc Wise) www.texpacc.com


T R A I L B L A Z E R S

Information: www.trailblazers-socal.org

Bruce & Nancy Rosenblum

(951) 242-3883 - or -

John & Barbara Marshall

(626) 448-1061

Location Map

Mel’s Dance Center 5946 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683

(Freeway Signs read Westminster Ave)

1st SATURDAY of the Month C1: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Last tip increased difficulty at C1 A2: 3:00 to 5:30 PM

Last tip increased difficulty at A2

SUNDAY following 1st Saturday of the Month C2: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Last tip increased difficulty at C2 C3A: 3:00 to 5:30 PM, Last tip is C3B

Dance Schedule Callers Schedule

Revised Time Schedule March 5 & 6, 2016 Bill Haynes (Gilbert, Arizona)

35th Anniversary Celebration April 2 & 3, 2016

Ben Rubright (Punta Gonda, Florida)

May 2, 2016 is 35th Anniversary Anniversary Celebration would normally be

held during May weekend, but moved to April to avoid con lict with Mother’s Day.

May 7 & 8, 2016 Dave Heffron (Cleveland, Ohio)

June 4 & 5, 2016 Ett McAtee (Severn, Maryland)

July 2016 — DARK Happy Birthday, U.S.A.

August 6 & 7, 2016 Rob French (Walnut Creek, California)

September 3 & 4, 2016 Barry Clasper (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

October 1 & 2, 2016 Darryl Lipscomb (Mission, Texas)

November 5 & 6, 2016 Sandie Bryant (Chicago, Illinois)

December 3 & 4, 2016 Todd Fellegy (Meriden, Connecticut)

Singles Welcome Singles Rotation Available

Square Dance Attire is Optional


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