upcoming 2018 trailblazers dances and sessions schedule · 2018-03-02 · pace, southern california...

Volume 37, Number 18-3.1 March 2018, Issue 1 of 2

Upcoming 2018 Trailblazers Dances and Sessions Schedule Saturday — 1st Session — C1: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM; 2nd Session — A2: 3:00 to 5:30 PM

Computer Squares during C1 and A2 Sessions

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

Apr 7-8 ............. Rob French ............ Sunnyvale, CA May 5-6 .......... John Marshall .............. Sterling, VA Jun 2-3 ........... David Heffron .......... Cleveland, OH

Dance Location Map shown on page 10

Jul 7-8 ................ Tim Ploch ................. Houston, TX Aug 4-5 ............ Bill Harrison ........ Cheltenham, MD Sep 1-2 ... Barry Clasper ... Toronto, Ontario, Canada

With Friendly Helpfulness Uniquely Serving the Advanced & Challenge Square Dancers

Election Dates, Committee and Information, pages 2 & 7

Contents — March 2018 TRAILBLAZER

Anniversaries, Members & Friends ............... 4 Birthdays, Members & Friends ...................... 4 Board Members, Trailblazers —

2017-2018 ................................................. 9 Call for Nominations, Final — Candidates

for 2018-2019 Trailblazers Board ......... 1, 2 Callers

Anne Uebelacker ..................................... 1 Bill Haynes ............................................... 8

Code of Ethics — Trailblazers .................... 11 Connie Thousand ....................................... 6 Edie Walker — Pat on the Back ................... 5 Feed the Kitty ................................................ 9 Nominations and Election Committee –

Hal Anker, Jerry Blackmar and Mickey Klinger ......................................... 2

PACE, Southern California Dance Schedule ........................................ 9

Pat Roberts, Thanks .................................... 7

Phantom Squares Dance Schedule .............. 9 Premier Squares ........................................... 9 Presidents Message ...................................... 3 Ralph & Sharon Simon

Happy 54th Anniversary ............................ 4 Roger Byelick .............................................. 5 Snapshot Index ............................................. 7 Snapshots, February 2018 Dance ................ 8 Statement of Policy, TRAILBLAZER ................ 11 Trailblazers Board Election —

Upcoming Dates ........................................ 7 Trailblazers Board of Directors

Positions and Duties ................................. 7 Trailblazers Dances and Sessions

Schedule, Upcoming 2018 ........................ 1 Trailblazers Square Dance and Callers

Schedule, and Location Map ................... 10 Trailblazers Sunshine .................................. 11 Volunteers, Trailblazers ................................ 9

March 2018, Issue 1 of 2

Would you like to serve on the Board or

know a member you would like to have represent you on the Board.

Let either Mickey Klinger, Jerry Blackmar, or Hal Anker know.

Committee Email: [email protected]

Hal Anker

Jerry Blackmar

Mickey Klinger

2018-2019 Nominations and Election Committee

Trailblazers Presidents Message

Hello everyone. Welcome to our March issue of the TRAILBLAZER.

Many thanks to Hal Anker for his fabulous work on the TRAIL-

BLAZER and its supplements. AND . . . a special thank you needs to go

to Dolva Mitchell who is doing a GREAT JOB shooting pictures at our

Saturday dances and sharing with Hal the very time-consuming and

creative layout work for the TRAILBLAZER snapshot editions. Thanks

to you both!

As you know, at Trailblazers Board direction, we instituted

computer squares at both dances (C1 and A2) on Saturdays. Last year

we tested them at A2 and found them to be highly successful. We have

had a marked increase in A2 dancers and I expect to see increases in the

C1 folks as well. We’ll see! I have to confess; I was not a proponent of

the computer squares last year. I had not witnessed anything wrong with

the squaring-up process at either of our Saturday dances. However, I’m

very glad to say I was wrong and using the computer has been successful. I shout out to the board

members that out-voted me to do it . . . they were right. I have heard comments about moving computer

squares to C2 and C3A. The answer is no; we won’t be doing that, and there has been no Board

conversation about it.

It’s coming to the end of Pat and my adventure as club Presidents, and we have had a great time. I

wanted to make sure that we could run the club with as little Board interaction as possible. I half-jokingly

said that I would only entertain 30-minute board meetings with as few of them as possible. So far, so good.

We’ll have our first 2018 Board meeting on Sunday, April 8, 2018 between the C2 and C3A sessions. I

know that Hal Anker, Jerry Blackmar and Mickey Klinger are working as the nominating team to get a

slate of potential officers on which to vote next month. I would encourage you to think about helping the

club by being on the board next year; it’s a rewarding and pretty pleasant experience. Send an email to

[email protected] to get information from the Nominations and Election Committee.

This month we will enjoy the unique stylings of Anne Uebelacker from Auburn, Washington. Anne

has called for Trailblazers for many years, and we are always glad to see her. Like all of our national and

international callers, Anne brings a fresh and challenging approach to square dance calling. Anne calls

from mainstream through C3B and, since the inception of the Academy for Advanced & Challenge

Enthusiasts (AACE) convention in 2001, Anne has been a staff caller at 13 of the 17 conventions.

I thought you would be interested in knowing that Trailblazers has 137 dues-paying members,

5 Honorary Members, and 12 Esteemed Members. Esteemed Members are those couples or individuals

who have worked for Trailblazers for many years and have received permanent recognition. Look for the

gold badges at our dances.

As always, thank you to everyone for supporting Trailblazers. We know that many of you travel great

distances and/or spend a lot of travel time to get to our dances; it is much-appreciated. Also, thank you for

continuing friendly dancing and embracing the “joy” in our shared activity.

But . . . Wait . . . WAIT . . . There's more . . .

Here’s a freebie for you: Encourage your A2 and C1 dancing friends who are ready for Trailblazers

level and caller-diversity a try. As a way to thank you for bringing new dancers to a Trailblazers dance,

we’ll comp your entrance to the dance for bringing A2 or C1 folks who have not been to Trailblazers

before. Bringing more A2 dancers to our dances is good for them, Trailblazers, and (hopefully) the

dancing community. We know there are dancers out there just waiting for an invitation.

Pat and I sincerely hope you have a great Trailblazer weekend.

We look forward to dancing with you, Tom & Pat Roberts

Tom & Pat Roberts Presidents


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Trailblazers and Friends March and April Birthdays

April 2015 Jan Gipson ............................................ April 2 Jo Campolong ....................................... April 3 Erika Hillinger ........................................ April 5 Joni Micals ............................................ April 5 Bill Haynes ............................................ April 9 Ralph Simon ....................................... April 10 Jack Friend ......................................... April 11 Ben Britt .............................................. April 12 Iris Pucker ........................................... April 13 Rich Layton ......................................... April 14 Shawn O’Brien .................................... April 15 Terri Sherrer ....................................... April 19 Vic Kaaria ........................................... April 20 Shauna Kaaria .................................... April 21 Deanna Kugler .................................... April 21 Marvin Fishman .................................. April 25 Kent Paulsen ...................................... April 27 Chris Schmitt ...................................... April 27 Steve Thornburg ................................. April 28 Bruce Crabtree ................................... April 30 Anniversaries Brett & Cindy Gillespie ................... April 2 (30) Jesse & JoAnn Hunt ...................... April 3 (36) Mike & Jan Taylor .......................... April 5 (43) Bill & Marilyn DeBoynton ............... April 6 (32) Steve & Joyce Light ....................... April 9 (58) Bob & Barbara Brislin .................. April 16 (52)

(Anniversary years is number in parenthesis)

March 2018

Hal Anker ......................................... March 4 Barbara Lane ................................... March 5 Ross Howard .................................... March 6 Theresa Johnson ............................. March 6 Vickie Morris ..................................... March 6 Karl Springer .................................... March 6 Carolyn Melstrom ............................. March 8 Dawn Farabee .................................. March 9 Connie Chevalier ............................ March 12 Sanae Atkins .................................. March 15 Joe Sirks ........................................ March 15 Edie Walker .................................... March 16 Jan Taylor ...................................... March 17 Fred Baker ..................................... March 18 Pat Rothwell ................................... March 18 Randy Heinrich ............................... March 24 Barbara Jones ................................ March 26 Dee Langevin ................................. March 26 Sue Batema ................................... March 27 David Moorhouse ........................... March 28 Barbara Shimomura ....................... March 30 Lori Guss ........................................ March 31 Ben Teller ....................................... March 31 Anniversaries Nick & Carol Esser .................... March 7 (47) Ralph & Sharon Simon .... March 19 (54)

Ralph & Sharon Simon

Edie Walker - Pat on the Back [Edie is a long-time square dance enthusiast, with a “sure fire make-you-smile” laugh. Let’s learn her story…]

I started square dancing in 1964 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. I can’t remember the name of the club, but I do remember that between tips we sold beer to support our club activities. (After all, this was Wisconsin, where kids are allowed in taverns, and a tavern is considered a family hangout) In 1964, I was attending night class to get my high school diploma when one of the friends I made told me she and her husband were going to go to a beginners’

class and asked if I would go with them. The obvious answer was YES, and 54 years later I’m still dancing. (I did have a seven-year time-out, but came back). Because my husband was an office manager for a construction company, we moved all over the U.S. We danced everywhere we lived, but I can hardly remember those places we lived, much less the clubs’ names . . . Let’s just say there were lots. Later, we settled in southern California. I learned Advanced from Mike Kellogg, Johnny Preston, and George Monaghan. C1 instruction was from Vic Kaaria, and I can’t remember who else. I have danced C1 with Romney Tannehill for years. My C2 instructors are Michael Bandoian and Jane Clewe. I regularly dance with Romney’s Stars on Tuesdays, and support Trailblazers, PACE, Phantom Squares, and when possible Magic Squares in San Diego. I love attending PACE Extravaganza, but haven’t gone in a few years. You see, I get a week off for Thanksgiving break, and I would rather find somewhere to go scuba diving. I’ve attended Romney’s weekends and had a great time at them. Scuba diving is my passion and I go whenever I get a chance to drag Connie along with me (Thank you Roger). In

Pat Roberts Columnist

(continued next page)


Roger Byelick

Edie Walker (continued from page 5) order to do this, I have to continue to work. I teach math, science and marine science to sixth graders at South Gate Middle School. I’ve taught for only 18 years so I still love it, and I think I’ve gotten good at it. I will continue teaching until I stop having fun or quit diving, whichever comes first. When they were little, all of my children square danced and performed on a dance team; they were as cute as they could be in their little gingham skirts and shirts. Of course, we all know my daughter, Connie Thousand, still square dances. She and her husband, Roger, dance at the C4 level. Right now, I am attempting to get proficient at the C2 level, and it is my favorite level so far. Not only is it very challenging, but now Connie and Roger will come and dance with me. The first time I attended a C1 dance was at PACE before they changed the format and dropped C1 sessions. Connie and Roger took me to celebrate my graduation from California State University, Dominguez Hills with my Masters in Education. Connie set up squares for me with all of the high-level dancers so I could be successful. The thing everyone kept telling me was, “Breathe, Edie, breathe.” It was a great day. `Square Dancing has allowed me to become involved in a social activity regardless of where I lived. It is an instant activity to meet people and make new friends. It continues to fulfill that mission today. I feel sad that we are not getting more new people in our beginner’s classes. If we lose square dancing, we will be losing an American icon and there will be nothing that can replace it. [What a joy to dance and laugh with Edie…and I might add, be one of her “Dive Buddies”]

[A BIG Pat on the Back to Edie for contributing this article . . . Pat]


Edie with her daughter, Connie Thousand

Thanks, Hal (TRAILBLAZER Editor)

Pat’s Email: [email protected]


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Trailblazers Board Election — Upcoming Dates March 3-4, 2018: Final Call for Nominees, Nominations Closed March 10, 2018: Board Election Ballots Emailed to Members

April 8, 2018: Trailblazers Board Election Closed

May 5-6, 2018: New Board Installation

Trailblazers Board of Directors Positions and Duties

President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, 3rd Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Associated Square Dance Representative (Association Delegate)

Trailblazers Board of Directors Duties are explained in two documents:

Trailblazers By-Law Excerpt — Board Duties (3 pages) and

Trailblazers Standing Rules, starting on page 9 These two documents can be reviewed at this online location.

Index for Individuals shown in snapshots on following page

Barbara Jones Barbara Shimomura

Bill Haynes Carl & Donna McCullough

David Schafer David Yamasaki

Edie Walker Jane Clewe

Jennifer McFarland

John & Peggy Martin Lois Goodman Norm Taylor Pat Rothwell

Pete & Suzanne McCourt Stacy Redden

Therese Johnson Tom & Pat Roberts

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Photographer: Hal Anker

Snapshot Index Previous Page

Bill Haynes — Our February Caller

Trailblazers Board Members

2017-2018 Presidents ............................................ Tom & Pat Roberts 1st Vice President ........................................... Jane Clewe 2nd Vice Presidents .......................... Rod Anderson and John Martin 3rd Vice Presidents ................. Barbara Shimomura and Barbara Jones Secretary ....................................................... Peggy Martin Treasurers ........................ John & Barbara Marshall and Hal Anker A Square D Rep ....................................... Joe Fortenberry President Emeritus ................................... John Melstrom

Trailblazers Volunteer Staff

Computer Squares: Jerry & Ruth Blackmar

Equipment: Hal Anker (Saturday),

Rod Anderson & John Martin (Sunday)

Historians: John Melstrom and Hal Anker

Members Profiles, Columnist: Pat Roberts

Photographers: Rod Anderson,

John Melstrom, and David Moorhouse

TRAILBLAZER Snapshot Angel:

Dolva Mitchell

Sunshine Representative: Barbara Lane

TRAILBLAZER Editors:

Hal Anker & Rod Anderson

Webmaster: Karl Springer

Website Advertising Coordinators:

Jerry & Ruth Blackmar

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

Friday Evening Rounds: Milo Molitoris

Sandie Bryant ..................... March 9 & 11, 2018 (Fri, Sun) To Be Announced .............. April 13 & 15, 2018(Fri, Sun) To Be Announced .................................. May 11, 2018 (Fri) DARK .......................................................................... May 13 2018

www.phantom-squares.com

Southern California PACE

Saturday: Temple City Women’s Hall

9704 Woodruff Ave, Temple City, CA 91780

————————————— Sunday: Mel’s Dance Center

5946 Westminster Blvd, Westminster 92683

DARK — March 2018

No C2 or C3A — April, 2018

Vic Ceder — May 20, 2018

DARK — June 2018

Linda Kendall — July 22, 2018

Rob French — August 19, 2018

No C2 or C3A — September 16, 2018

www.pacesocal.org

Your contributions to the Refreshment Kitty are greatly appreciated. We count on your continuing support to help defray the costs for coffee, tea and paper goods.

THANKS soooooo Much.


Romney Tannehill ........... March 10, 2018

Cowtown Dance Center

15950 Van Buren Blvd,

Riverside, CA

92504-5733

A2 Club

Dance:

7:00-9:00 PM

http://www.phantom-squares.com/GeneralWorkshop.htm

Website Information www.trailblazers-socal.org

Questions Tom & Pat Roberts (562-756-1915)

Location Map

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

(Freeway Signs read Westminster Ave)

1st SATURDAY of the Month

Computer Squares BOTH Saturday sessions C1: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Last tip increased difficulty at C1 A2: 3:00 to 5:30 PM (Computer Squares)

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: C3

Dance Schedule Callers Schedule

March 3 & 4, 2018

Anne Uebelacker (Auburn, Washington)

April 7 & 8, 2018

Rob French (Sunnyvale, California)

May 5 & 6, 2018

John Marshall (Sterling, Virginia)

June 2 & 3, 2018

David Heffron (Novelty, Ohio)

July 7 & 8, 2018

Tim Ploch (Houston, Texas)

August 4 & 5, 2018

Bill Harrison (Cheltenham, Maryland) (Schedule Change for August 2018 ONLY, Sunday: C2 Both Sessions, No C3A or C3)

September 1 & 2, 2018

Barry Clasper (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

October 6 & 7, 2018

Darryl Lipscomb (Mission, Texas)

November 3 & 4, 2018

Todd Fellegy (Meriden, Connecticut)

December 1 & 2, 2018

Sandie Bryant (Chicago, Illinois)

January 5 & 6, 2019

To Be Announced

February 2 & 3, 2019

To Be Announced

Singles Welcome Singles Rotation Available

Square Dance Attire is Optional


Trailblazers Sunshine Know or heard about a Trailblazers member or friend who needs an extended hand of

friendship in a time of happiness or sadness. Please inform Barbara Lane, our Trailblazers’ Sunshine Representative, so a big “Yellow Rock” can be sent through a written note.

Barbara can be contacted in person, by phone (949-290-5590) or email at [email protected]

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 Editor, 642 Palomar Street 406-416, Chula Vista, CA 91911 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.

Trailblazers Code of Ethics

Respect other dancers and treat everyone with courtesy

Avoid distracting others in the square with

unnecessary noises, bickering or horseplay

Recognize that squares should not be set up or booked unless

it is for the purpose of helping you or helping another

Avoid showing off or bragging about yourself or Trailblazers

Avoid being critical of callers, clubs and other dancers

Recognize as a member of Trailblazers the need to support

all Square Dance levels and other clubs is necessary

for the continuance and growth of Square Dancing


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