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VOLUME 36 ISSUE 03 Ma 2007

IT WAS GREAT TO SEE EVERYONE GOING WEST IN WODONGA

WE HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT WEEKEND!

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VICTORIAN SQUARE DANCING ASSOCIATION INC 2006 - 2007 COMMITTEE

President: Vice President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Publicity

EXECUTIVE Alan Brown Ph illip Venn Adrian Brown Maureen Venn Kevin Thomas Mary Beerens

MEMBERSHIP OFFICER

87342305 97351176 57861550 97351176 97765959 93080190

Barbara Treharne 97765959

GENERAL COMMITTEE Alan Curtis 97689353 Helen Cu rti s 9768 9353 Herb Doekes 97253978 James Fellowes 98423826 Mike Harcourt 9789 3384

Ray Lilly Dianne Morris David Prosser John Schult ies Carmel Sinclair

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Youth Delegates Adrian Brown 94788144 (B.H.) Darren Taylor 0409 139 759

Sickie Officer Kaye Heeps 9890 3396 SAV Editor Adrian Brown 94788144 (B. H.) South Pacific Review State Editor (Vic) Marion Brown 84670319

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TA BLE OF CONTENTS MAYSAV 4. VSDA President 's Repor t 5. VCA & RDA V Reports 6. Publicity Report 7. RCH Charity Dance Report 8. National Convention Constitution Changes 9. Adelaide Dressed Set Parad e Calls 10. Club News 33. Nomination Form for VSDA Committee

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CLUB DAIRY 1. Monday & T uesday 2. Wed & T hursday 3. T hursday, Friday & Sat. 4. Saturday & Sunday 4. VSDA Website Details 5. 6.

Non-Weekly Club Dates Dates to Remember

8. MANY reaso ns to Squa"e Dance

III PRESIDENT'S REPORT

Reflecting back to the State Convention in Wodonga in March, a l.!::=:====::::::!.1 great weekend of dancing with close to 300 in attendance.

The Convention Committee did a grand job of converting the decorations into the Western town site. The theme night certainly had some variations of the "Go West" to Wodonga.

Thanks to the Victorian Callers Assoc. and the Round Dance Assoc. of Vic. For their assistance in making the weekend with their calling and cueing and thanks to James Fellowes for looking after the First Aid requirements for the weekend after the St. John First Aid people had to withdraw their services.

During the weekend I had the privilege of presenting a "Service A ward" to Kaye Heeps and a "Life Membership Award" to Barbara Treharne. Congratulations ladies.

After the convention a number of Victorians traveled to Merimbula to join in the 17th Birthday celebrations of Sapphire Squares. Another good weekend of dancing and renewing friendships.

The National Convention is fast approaching and will look forward to seeing you on the floor in Adelaide.

August will see our Annual General Meeting. A Returning Officer has been appointed for the election of the new committee. Please give some serious consideration to becoming a member of the committee.

Planning for the Dinner Dance is progressing well. Flyers for the event should be with your caller/cuer.

The combined dance by Tiger Squares and Chemistry Sets raised over $1300 for the Royal Children's Hospital Appeal. Well done. A group of dancers from Crossroad Squares took part in the 24 hour Relay for

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Life for the Anti Cancer $8000 in the 12 months. Keep up- the good work. ~

Yo,,, ;n d,ne;ng ~ Alan Brown If) President.

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Victorian Callers Association President: Janice Alexander Secretary: Howard Cockburn Address for Correspondence : 3 Rob Close, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029

The VCA Variety Night has been put into recess for this year. Happy Birthday to Sovereign City, Sunnyside Rounds, Westgate, J aybee.

Dianne Morris

Round Dance Association of Victoria President : Philip Whyte Secretary: Carol Simondson

Address for Correspondence: PO Box 26, Lower Plenty VIC 3093

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~ ____ PU_I_l_lt_I_TY __ . _IP_G_._T ______ ~ The Wodonga State Convention is history. Everything went smoothly and we had a lot of fun . It was nice to see a new routine to the dressed set parade. The hall decorations were excellent, in line with the theme. The Sunday night dress-up night saw us all looking our best "out West", and the Callers and Cuers contributed by presenting the music of the era. It was a very successful Convention as usual. We hope all your photo's came out well, against the backdrop of the area in the foyer, which was set aside just for this purpose.

ext, we look forward to the VSDA Annual General Meeting, which is to be held in Heidelberg on Sunday 19th August. Flyers have gone to all Clubs with details of the dance. It will be a free dance for members. Non-members pay $6.00 at the door, but they can be· ~ come a VSDA member at the door and benefit at once.

A one-year membership is only $8.00, for a three-year period it is $21.00. If you also wish to receive the SA V (Squares around Victoria) magazine, the annual fee is S22.00 and for a three year period 5)55.00. You will then receive 10 magazines per year. Registration forms can be obtained from the Membership Officer, Barbara Treharne, please phone 97765959.

The Dinner Dance Committee is well on the way to organise the Annual Dinner Dance for Friday 16th ovember. Held in the same hall (Clayton) and by the same Caterers, who have been doing a great job for the past 5 years. Same ticket prices, which has not changed since 2004. What has changed is the theme of the Dinner Dance "Floriada", which means lots of flowers, colourful and bright. There is sure to be something suitable between all those square dance dresses and skirts in the wardrobe. Otherwise there will be lots of materials to choose from this time.

RDA V's next workshop will be held on Saturday 30th June, after the National.

This year RDAV will host the Victorian Round Dance Festival on 1st, 2nd and 3,d Septem

ber 2007. Visitors from other Australian States and from New Zealand are registered to attend. A teaching couple from ew Zealand, Alex and Jennifer Kennedy will be featured to do teaching, cueing and demonstrations. The Committee is working hard to make it yet another great round dancing event.

RDA V will hold the Annual General Meeting and Christmas Dance on II th November

As you see, there is plenty of square and round dancing to look forward to, and with mao . Clubs having new dancers to teach, we wish all Callers and Cuers well and hope you can increase the number of dancers for your Clubs.

Keep smiling, it's free and contagious.

Mary Beerens, Publicity Officer.

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On Saturday the 31 st of March was the RCH 12 Hour Dance. The dance has now been running for 7 years with over $10,000 being raised over those 7 years. The dance originally started as the "Dusk to Dawn dance" starting at 8pm on the Thursday of Easter Weekend and finishing at 8am Good Friday, breakfast of Bacon and eggs were had for a gold coin donation. The dance ran this way for 3 years at the Urban camp in Parkville. After the dance usually a couple of the committee took the money to the venue of

the Good Friday appeal, making it a very long night and morning. For the last 4 years the dance has been running as the "RCH 12 Hour Dance", which has ran from 2pm-2am on a chosen Saturday before the Good Friday appeal. The dance has been ran at the Braybrook community centre. Each year donations of food for the meals , supper and products that can be raffled or auctioned are collected by people on the dance committee from sponsors, over the years the dance has had sponsors that have come and gone, over the 7 years there have been over 300 sponsors and each year the sponsors receive a Certificate of Appreciation for their support. For the last 2 years the meal has been a roast and salad. The previous 2 years were a B.B.Q of sausages and hamburgers in bread. Raffles and Auctions are run through the 12 hours. This year the dance raised S 1798.65 thanks to all the support of the dancers, callers and Cuers that attended over the 12 hours.


PROPOSAL FOR A NEW NATIONAL CONVENTI ON CONSITUTI ON

Following on from the 47th Australian ational Square Dance Convention Annual General meeting the Australian ational Convention Board was charged with the responsibility fo r the Constitution and Manual.

In preparing for this it became apparent to the Board that to amend the current constitution and make it a more readable document it was extremely difficult without altering the meaning on many sections. With this in mind the Board has prepared a whole new document restructming it to provide a more user friend ly fo rmat and as directed amend it to suit the changing pace required in the modern era.

In developing the new Constitution there were still a couple of issues which require detailed discussion by the Board which will be conducted and ratified at om Annual General Meeting. These have been noted throughout the Constitution in Bold and Italics, in s~ instances noting the options available, the result and notice of which will be given a Special General Meeting.

It was also noted dming last years Annual General Meeting that a number of people wou ld prefer that the Special General Meeting be held at another time, however regrettably the time and venue cannot be altered due to the heavy programming requirements and other obligations.

Members of the Board are prepared to meet with any individual 'one on one' or as a group to discuss the constitution if required at any mutually convenient time.

With all th is summar ised the follow ing document is now presented (subject to minor numbering and/or any grammatical adjustments) for comment to you the dancers and will be presented at the Special General Meeting to be held at St. Peters Hideaway, on Thursday 7th June at 4.00 p.m. for formal adoption.

The motion wi ll be "that the existing Constitution be replaced by the document as advertised in the April 2007 edition of the South Pacific Review with the final recommendations of the Australian National Square Dance Convention Board deliberations of their Annual General Meeting."

Any interested dancer is welcome to submit any questions or suggestions to the Board for comment to this advertised Constitution. These need to be in writing to the Board Secretary, Anthea Matthews, 18 Sinai Place, LOCKRIDGE WA 6054, by the 2 1st May 2007 or alternatively attend the Special General meeting to have yom questions answered direct~

Barry Chandler Chairman Australian ational Square Dance Convention Board

The full document can be read at :www.squaredance-victoria.com

Should you require a printed copy please contact :Barry Chandler, 134 Pitcairn Street, Glenorchy, TAS, 7010

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Dressed Set calls for 48th Australian National Square Dance Convention

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ACTlV-ATES Caller: Paula Wright 97891370 Frankston

ow that the convention is over we can reflect on the good time we had. The weather was hot and we sure made use of the swimming pool at the Caravan Park. The convention was great. Good calling and cueing, good dancing. Our Dressed Set looked wonderful. The men looked really snazzie in their red braces. Good on you boys. The next weekend was busy with a demo at Kanannook Creek Celebra- ~ tion Day. 16 dancers were present and they really showed the crowd what square dancing was all about. The organization were velY pleased with our presence with a promise of a donation to our club. Thanks dancers! How lucky are we? Our hall has just installed air conditioners so weather conditions won't bother us one bit. The 31st of March saw 16 of us off to Rosebud to a one night show with Peter Humphries and then we enjoyed Speewa for Easter. Great to have visitors Erika and Karl from Germany, David and Gill and George and Rita. Thanks for the calls. BEE-ACTIVE

BENDIGO SQUARES Bendigo

Caller: Reg Jordan 0354426791

We are so very sorry to hear of Tony Rushton's car accident. Our deepest sympathy to Dulcie and family on their sad loss. Tony was such a nice person, he will be sadly missed.

March and April have been busy months. Reg has been running Bill's club since his recent operation, pleased to report that Bill is doing well. He was back at his club last Monday so everyone was happy to see him, he will return in full harness before too long. Last Saturday we welcomed Brad and Rosemary from Sapphire ~ Squares in Merimbula, we had a fun night with them so thank you for coming to join us. We also welcome Stu81t and Helen who have moved up from Melbourne, it is good to have you dancing with us. It was good to see Andrew back dancing as well, he is busy studying so we do not see him often. Next big dance is Campells Creek, always a good day. That is all the news for now folks, take care.

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BURRA SQUARES Caller: Neil Wynn 97413389 Eltham

Hi everyone. Those who to Jean's birthday bash had a great time, Jean looked great for someone in her eighties. Carol did a great job in presenting Jean with a gift from all the members. It was nice to see Neil's brother here from the UK, he's a good dancer [ask Brigitte]. Keith and Margaret both celebrated their birthdays this month. Nancy is again a great grandmother and Laraine is now a grandmother, Keith and James are recovering from shoulder opps which is good news. Velda is having an exibition of her paintings at Bridges restaurant in Hurstbridge, it's well worth seeing just go along to look and it's free. Good to see Ted and Pat back from Tassie. Don't forget to read the notice board, there's plenty

~of social event's coming up. All for now. Kooka

CHEMISTRY SETS Caller: Ralph Weise 93672440 Deer Park

What a great convention we had in Wodonga, the weather was hot and pleasant in the evenings. What fun we all had on the chasse lounge, the backdrop was a great idea. Congratulations to the committee and program managers. Congratulations also to our dressed set, you did us proud, also to Adrian and Fiona for a marvellous job at teaching the prospective showcase rounds. Eric enjoyed his 701h

birthday at club, thanks to those who helped him celebrate. ow to our l2-hour fundraiser dance held on 31 51 March, a heartfelt thank you to all the dancers, callers and cuers who came and supported us, we raised $1798.00 for the kids. Thanks also goes to our hard working volunteer group, without you, this function would not be possible. It is with sadness we heard of the passing of Tony Rushton at Easter, deepest sympathy to Dulcie and family. Until next month. THE CHEMIST

CROSSROAD SQUARES Caller: Howard Cockburn 97414501 Werribee www.users.bigpond.net.au/crossroads/

After a warm Wodonga weekend, the State Convention has again provided us all .~ with lots of enjoyable dancing. Crossroader's also enjoyed their accommodation

with a BBQ breaky, a swim in the pool and after parties in a room of your choice. We all came home safe and exhausted. The 48th National Square Dance Convention will soon be upon us, so don't put those outfits away just yet. Our Dancers raised with the kind effort of Howard and generous donation from Tony a total of$210 for the Relay for Life in support of the Anti Cancer Council. Well done everyone. A big thank you to David Brown for stepping in while Howard was in Qld. Welcome to all our visitors particularly Nev and Bev McLachlan, Diane and Tim, Evellyn and Max, and Don. On a sad note, we send our sincere sympathy to Dulcie and Family on the tragic passing of her husband Tony, our thoughts are with you. We are now looking forward to our club's 25th Birthday on Sunday 8th July, and hope to see you there.

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DA YTIME SQUARES Aspendale

Caller: Ron Mennie Paula Wright

9551 2865 97891370

Aspendale Senior Citizens Daytime Squares 10th birthday celebrations was very well attended. Thank you to Phillip and Maureen Venn who represented the VSDA. They congratulated us on the number of dancers and the happy atmosphere at the Club. Ron our caller thanked them as well as our visiting Callers Paula, Paul,Clem ,Kevin, Ralph and Cuers Beryl and Adrian. Ron also mentioned Lee McFadyean who started the Club 10 years ago. The Grasshopper also gave thanks to Ron, and all the helpers, Pat, Elsie, Jan , ance and dancers if it wasn't for them our Club would not be what it is today. We had fun dancing with the special guests from the Antarctic, "The Penquins". Our Easter Hat Parade had many parading making it very hard for our Judge Geoff. 1st went to ~ Del and 2nd Joan. Convention was great, very well organized. ance and Cloggers going well. The Grasshopper

DIAMOND VALLEY SQUARES Caller: Sharon Lacey 94354238 Greensborough

Well here we are into May already. [ hope the Easter Bunny visited everyone. We have had a few visitors this month from other clubs. It was lovely to see you all and we hope you had a wonderful night. Our new group of beginners are enjoying themselves and are picking up the movements very quickly. Our youngest member Amy is dancing very well and at times has had to dance as a man for us which is not easy. Des is recovering from his hip replacement and although he's not dancing, he is still telling jokes. Sharon would like to thank Frank for doing the night for her when she had to go somewhere special with Amy. Belated Happy Birthday wishes go to ola & Amy for April. Sharon would like to thank the dancers who have been helping Joy in the kitchen since Nola's operation. Until next month gang remember, Don't Won-y, Be Happy.

ESSENDON Maribyrnong

Caller: David Hooper 93181394

Had a welcome visit from Christine Duffy (Heathcote) & her lovely calling was enjoyed by all. Not so good was the news of Bill Pendlebury being in hospital for bypass surgery. Since then I have spoken to him at the hospital and at Heathcote and he is doing a little calling but Reg is still in the saddle. Speedy recovery Bill, and likewise to Edith, Kathy, (& Agnes while in Tassy) who all had falls. Mel and Agnes otherwise enjoyed their stay in Tas & dancing with the Whitleys. A shocking end for long time friend Tony Rushton seemingly at the hands of a drug addict on their way to Speewa. He will be sorely missed. Sincere condolences to Dulcie & Simone who fortunately survived the accident. Tony had been doing our club badges for as long as I can remember. "The Don"


EZMOVING Glenroy

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~ FEDERA TION SQUARES Aspendale

Callers: Ken Lazarus Barry Wootten

Caller: Paul Chadwick

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The State Convention is just a memory now, but Club members who attended enjoyed themselves. Congratulations to organisers on a successful event. At our St.Patrick's night, we had a guest caller, Paul's "cousin" from Ireland, who taught us some gaelic moves. All very entertaining, if a little confusing! There were plenty of shamrocks to be seen and green lollies, courtesy of Barbara, to be enjoyed. It was lovely to welcome back Ken and Joan at our Bilby night at which we also celebrated Cedric ' s 80th and Jean 's ?? birthdays. Ray recited a poem in honour of Cedric ' s octogenarian landmark, before we all helped him enjoy a cake baked and beautifully decorated by his wife, Elaine. Congratulations Cedric. Wishing Ian a continued recovery and look forward to your retum. Birthday wishes to June and Colin. Also please note that our club will be in recess until June. The Feds

GOLDEN SQUARES Caller: Graham Jameson 97030309 Doveton

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HEARTLAND SQUARES Caller: Bill Pend/ebury 54333159 Heathcote

Sorry that we missed the last couple of issues, but I had a computer problem due to a power surge, then had a few weeks in hospital having heart surgery. Many thanks to Reg Jordan who has been looking after the club while Bill has been in hospital and then recuperating afterwards (Bill that is - not Reg). Good to have visits from Des Devereaux and all our regular visitors from Bendigo. Irene has departed for a Canadian holiday and is planning to do some dancing while she is away. Some of us are heading to Adelaide for the National Convention, so the club will be closed on June 11 tho We are now dancing almost the complete Mainstream program.

ISLAND 8's Newhaven, Phi llip Island

Caller: Peter Humphries 97013354 ~

The month of March saw Island 8's celebrating a special birthday for Joan, and we all had a lovely night and welcomed a visit from Jenny. The following week Peter and Sandy organised a "Crispy Cream Doughnut ight" and that was most enjoyable, too. There's no way we'll dance enough to combat the delicious suppers that seem to turn up pretty regularly. We have to congratulate Maureen, a beginner, and Norma for reaching a fmal in "Australia's Got Talent" both are Tap-Dancers and although Norma wasn't a member of the troup dancing she was a very visible support throughout the act. The Speewa weekend began with tragedy on the road and we send our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the late Tony Rushton. However, the weekend went on and was blessed with fine, wann weather and good numbers. Next month will be our 13th Club Birthday and we'll look forward to welcoming all you dancers, we're working towards putting on a bigger and better weekend than ever before. L.O.W.

JA YBEE SQUARE WHEELERS Caller: Mike Davey 9753 3401 Notting Hill Cuer: Pat Sa under http'//users.bigpond.nel.au/mikedavey

Sincere condolences are extended to Mary Hiriart and family on the recent death of her husband Ray. Hope all our sickies are well on the road to recovery especially Gayle. Mike has started another learners class, hopefully they will continue to enjoy themselves and get "hooked" as we all have! This was proved on Shrove Tuesday - a very hot night indeed - but our dancers still turned up and enjoyed the delicious pancakes cooked by our committee. Our A.G.M. was well attended and we welcome Chris Long to our Committee. It was a great night for the Irish - we all got into the swing of it with our green attire and Mike's Irish Lyrics. Congratulations to our President's Award recipients - Bev and David Love. Our favourite singing call night provided lots of beaut tempos - top spot went to "Beautiful Noise" followed by "El Paso City" and "Fire on the Mountain". Looking forward to celebrating our 23 rd Birthday on May 20th

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KALEIDOSCOPE Caller: Janice Alexander 9872 5399 Heathmont

One of club nights in March fell on St Patrick's day, so we had a bit of a green theme with some Irish songs and some funny songs which made them a bit Irish. It was a lot offun. The Club was closed over Easter and we were vety sad to learn of the sudden death of Tony Rushton who has been in the Square dance family for such a long time. Our thoughts go out to Dulcie, Bruce, Paul and Simone and family. Our Double Trouble night with Howard Cockburn was a great success. The hall buzzed with dancers from as far as Geelong (Russell and Maureen) and WetTibee (Tony and Mary). It was great to see so many there. We will be operating as usuallst and 3rd Saturday in May and June. The National

~Convention falls on the second weekend.

KELL Y COUNTRY Glen rowan

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MATAMORAS MONDAYS Mulgrave

Contact: Robyn Hodder 57224449

Caller: Peter Humphries 97013354

The temperature has settled down and numbers have return to normal. Our favourite singing call night was great. It was so great we had to spread it over two

~nights because we had so many votes. Sixty dancers travelled down to West Rosebud for a one night show in March. A great night was had by all. Everyone who attended the Sate Convention had a great weekend. Speewa's Easter Hoedown was once again a great weekend. Until next Month, happy dancing.

MATAMORAS WEDNESDAYS Caller: Peter Humphries 97013354 Mulgrave

Not so hot over the last few months. Everyone is enjoying the relief from the heat. Those of us who attended the State Convention had a great weekend, and those of us who travelled to Speewa at Easter had an enjoyable weekend. Good to see Frank and June back dancing. See you next month.


MODERN SQUARES Bendigo

Caller: Philip As/anidis 03 5443 4248 04 19 251 422

NEWPORT DANCERS Newport

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Caller: Frank Kennedy 93144472

Thank heavens the hot nights have gone and we can get back to comfortable dancing again. Some very nice visitors called in and it was nice to have you with us. We are looking forward to the combined day with Essendon at Yan Yean, getting back to the old interclub activities. There should be more of it. Our condolences to Dulcie Rushton and family on their tenible loss of Tony, husband and father. "An all round good bloke" who will be sadly missed. The club will go into winter recess again from our last night 30th June, til the Kennedy's return from their annual wanders in the orth. Re-commencement date will be advised at a later date. Also the date for Frank' s "O.B.E. Award and Roast" will be left til his return. Frank is helping Sharon with her beginners classes at Diamond Valley. The next few months will be Busy, Busy, Busy. The Seagull

NORTHERN STAR SQUARES Preston

Caller: Hostess:

Scott Bannister 0403 079 720 Jill Mizzi 94695169

We are into the 5th week of the club 's re-opening, all is going well and we have had some fun dancing. Our learners are going well and enjoying themselves. A big thank you to all the mainstreamer helpers who have suppOlied us. Happy dancing to everyone. Cheers. Cinders

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Cuer: Pat Saunder 9706 1194

Best wishes to Ella and the "Sunnyside" dancers for their 48th Birthday. Friday workshops are very popular and adding to our Monday night programme. Surprise for us when we alTived at the hall during school holidays the floor had been resurfaced that day. So thank you to Margarida and Ian for inviting us home for coffee. Beginners have now stalied waltzes. ice to have Ria back again. Mondays working through the ationallist ready for dancers going to the

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PENINSULA ROUNDS Mt Eliza

Cuer: Beryl Harcourt 97893384 0429810877 Fiona Callaghan

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PINE CITY TWIRLERS Ginni Steele 0887256768 Mount Gambier

PHILOSOPHY- Families are like FUDGE ..... Mostly sweet with a few nuts!! Our night with the Naracoorte dancers with a sausage sizzle and dancing was a great success. We all had a very good time and they are progressing very well, quite confident with other callers now. We have loaned them a bunch of records so they can hear different callers regularly to get used to dancing everywhere. Our next activity is a "walking progressive tea" out in Worrolong where 3 families live, so hope for good weather!! The places are about I km. apart each so have soup at Wombwells, main course at Braun and then sweets at Steeles and then walk back to Wombwell for coffee and chockies. Will be sober by then so can drive home!! Naracoorte is joining us for that as well on Sat.May 5. Are in full planning for our 24th birthday looking all over the country for halls and Mon. activities so keep Melbourne Cup Weekend free, plenty of room this year. See ya in the squares, Ginni Steele. Pine City Twirlers Inc. Only country record club in SA.

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SAPPHIRE SQUARES Caller: George Pitt 0264952734 Merimbula

We all enjoyed our 17th birthday weekend, and judging by the smiles and laughter visitors did also - a lovely way to renew acquaintances and make new friends. Thank you to atl who came to help us celebrate, Frank Kennedy and Beryl Harcourt for their hard work in ensuring we had a great time, and also all the visiting callers. Good to have Barry Lee dance with us over the past few weeks and we wish him happy travels now that he has headed further north for the sunshine. We have decided to ban Rosemary from buying any more raffle tickets after yet another win last week, but she was sad that it wasn' t chockies this time!' Pam and George were upset to hear of the sad news of the passing away of Tony Rushton and have many happy memories of times together at Speewa. Sincere condolences go to Dulcie and family.

SOUTHERN CROSS A Albert Park

Caller: Howard Cockburn 9741 4501 www.users.bigpond.net.au/crossroads/

Our 9th birthday night was a great celebration; it was really good to have so many dancers attending just before the State Convention, thanks to all who attended. We are making our way through the A2 program and everyone is dancing very well. Speaking of the State Convention what a great tum up for the A session. Well done. There were once again three squares of A dancers, and we even got Janice up to speed so that she could dance. It was wonderful to have Nev (& Bev) McLachlan at the dance during April. It really made up for missing one of the nights due to Easter. Nev's calling was extremely interesting, challenging and loads offun. I know I certainly enjoyed dancing to it. During May, on the 17th

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SCA will be celebrating their 200th night. We are really excited about that as when I booked the hall for the first night, I only made about half a dozen tentative bookings for the ensuing weeks. So a big thanks to those dancers who have continued to support us for almost 200 dances. Don't forget, next time you log on to the intemet why not check out the website: www.users.bigpond.net.aul

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The Editor reserves the right, without reason, to reject items or edit for space providing he context of the article is not altered.

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SOUTHERN CROSS PLUS Albert Park

Caller: Howard Cockburn 97414501 WoNW.users.bigpond.net.au/crossroads/

March & April have been busy months for us with the State Convention, cricket finals, Queensland trip and hosting the McLachlans. It was really great to see a lot of dancers at the Plus Session during the Convention. We had a visitor from Armadale NSW recently, Dorothy was down at a seminar and called in to say hi and dance a while. Janice also came along to give us a call, and Adrian is providing us with some interesting round dances during the evening. Congratulations to Dennis & Cheryl on the arrival of their third grandchild, a baby girl. During April we had the pleasure of having Nev & Bev stay with us and visit to SCPo It was a great night with a number of visitors including Janice & Des, Peter & Sandy, Philip & Sue and of course Adrian . I am sure all those who attended would have had a great night. Well the jackpot finally got snapped up, congratulations to Max for cleaning up and getting around S90. We better build it back up soon.

SOVEREIGN CITY SQUARES Bacchus Marsh

Caller: David Brown 99746664

Hello everyone! From all accounts the State Convention was a great weekend. By the time this is published our 17th birthday would have come and gone. We'll update you in the next report. All of us would also like to sincerely pass on our condolences to Dulcie and family on the tragic loss of Tony. Our thoughts are with you. Our pizza night was a good night. Thanks for the support of Bendigo and Geelong (once again). We are going to attempt to run a learners class commencing in May. We were lucky to have a little write up in the Balian newspaper, as a result of a one night show that Frank Kennedy ran in the area.

STRADBROKESQUARES Caller: Janet Cook Sale Hosts: Jim & Lois Chester 035144 2763

Those who went to the convention all enjoyed themselves and got lots of exercise ~ both dancing and walking to and from the venue. The Cool Aid scarves were well

used. Club dances are going well - generally 2 sets of mainstreamers in the morning and extras in the afternoons. Our beginners are starting to learn the mainstream movements and we have started another new group so again have we have 3 levels of dancing in the club on the one day - which actually seems to work quite well as we have all day to dance. Round dance group is progressing well with both two step and waltz and starting to be able to do full dances without walk throughs as they are learning the movements rather than dances. Nice to see Jim along at some of the dances although not yet able to dance. Plans for our birthday weekend are underway - the raffle hamper is growing nicely. Full details and advert ncxt month but for now - put the date in your diary (see dates to remember)


SUNNYSIDE LODGE Cuer: Ella Whyte 9551 8496 Heatherton

With the weather being so good lately, quite a number of our dancers have taken a few short holidays before the onset of winter but we are still doing well with attendances. As usual, our Easter bonnet night was a night full offun and laughter enjoyed by the dancers. Saturday night has introduced a Plus bracket during the evening programme which seems to be quite popular. We are dancing some of our older Classic Rounds between Squares on these nights, much to everyone's enjoyment. On a sad note, Ted Gault passed away recently and is sadly missed by all at Sunnyside.

SUNNYSIDE ROUNDS Heatherton

Cuer: Ella Whyte 9551 8496 ~

ow that Easter is over, the National in Adelaide is not far off. The Rounds for the Showcase and Experimental are all being danced on Club nights. Some of our lovely older Classics are being danced and taught. The higher level Thursday club is busy workshopping Rounds in preparation for the ational in Adelaide. Despite the hot weather, attendances have been good on Sundays when we have been dancing most levels from Ph III to V. Sunday club is celebrating its 48th birthday on Sunday 6 May and we are all looking forward to a pleasant afternoon of Round Dancing. Visitors are most welcome to come and join us for this special occasion.

TIGER SQUARES Corio

Callers: Ed Morris 97413514 Dianne Morris 9789 3493 http://home.useoz.comlsarah_morris/

Well we started back after our recess on the 14th of April. A few of us attended the State Convention and had a great time. The few that attended Eric 70th had great time. Hope everyone that went to Speewa enjoyed themselves even with the sad passing of Tony Rushton. OUf Condalences go to Dulcie and her family. The 12 hour dance went well, raising $1798.65 for the RCH Good Friday Appeal ajob well done. By the time this goes to print we will have had our Alphabet ~

night so more about that next issue. Some of us are getting ready for the ational. Happy 5th Anniversary to Dianne and Warren. Tigeress

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TOKEN SQUARES Deer Park

Hosts: Barry 93635628, Pam 9748-9183, Dave & Pauline 93643094

www.tokensquares.com

Hi everybody. This repOit covers two months to bring everything up to date. It was great to hear from our dancers who went to the State Convention what a wonderful time they all had despite the heat. The venue was well chosen. Congratulations also go to Ed, Sarah, Ralph, Lyn and Dianne, and all their helpers and of course all those dancers who came along to support the R.C.H. Good Friday appeal where well over 1000.00 was raised. Well done indeed . It was nice to have to have Rene and Fred call in to see us early March after Fred's serious illness, and he even had a dance with us; we hope to have them back full time soon. And it was also a surprise to have Agness back dancing with us again after

,~ her serious fall when holidaying in Tasmania. Happy birthdays to all our members, especially Eric who celebrated his 70th. That's all for now, so remember a hearty welcome awaits you when you visit us. Daylight

WESTGA TE DANCERS A ltona

Callers: Neil Wynn David Tucker

9741 3389 93643094

It seems a long time since the last report and the year is galloping along. Preparations for our 28th Birthday are coming along nicely, with the working bee producing some good ideas for the decorations. Please see advert for more details. Congratulations to Jean on her birthday party, we all had a great time. eil ' s brother is over from the UK and has enjoyed himself meeting all the square dancers and even joining in for some dancing. Our beginners are off and running and even help celebrate the Easter bonnet night. We were sorry to hear the tragic news of one of Westgate ' s dancers who danced with Frank many years ago. Our thoughts are with his family. Our sickies are all recovering well and back dancing. Thank you to all our visitors during the last few weeks. See you all on the dance floor soon. EJE

WESTGA TE TUESDA Y ..----",. Altona

Callers: David Tucker Neil Wynn

93643094 9741 3389

"Ello - Ello" Well don't it come round quick, another year for beginners & we did get some - well done. Our newies seem to be coping very well at this stage, nice to see. Just a quick off the track note - Well done to Ed and Ralph for their efforts in the "Childrens Hospital Appeal" an excellent effOit guys (Girls too without them what could we do) - Thanks all round. Short one again this month guys. Just remember ----- if it ain't fun, pack it in!!! See you on the floor. DFT

WHITEHORSE Box Hill

Caller: Janice Alexander 9872 5399

With only a couple of movements left to cover, the new dancers are really enjoying the Tuesday nights. Brenton is mending well but oel and Kath are still sharing a cold between them and Patricia is suffering a bit with sciatica. Elizabeth has two new grandchildren within a week of each other. We were very shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Tony Rushton. Our condolences go to Dulcie, Paul, Bruce, Simone and families. Mal & Lyn, Noel & Kath and Steven and Cathie all celebrated wedding anniversaries .

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Eric and I would like to thank those responsible for giving us the honour of opening the 38th State Convention at Wodonga. We thought it a fun and friendly convention. To the dedicated group of people who covered all the needs for this event we congratulate you on a job well done. Thank you.

VALE Ted Gault

Anne Larrad

Sunnysiders are saddened by the recent death of Ted. He was a member of the SUlmyside Clubs for a number of years.

He enjoyed his Guest Calling bracket on Saturday nights. It also gave him an interest even though he was unable to dance.

He still enjoyed the companionship of other dancers. He will be sadly missed.

Ella Why te

The square dance world was shocked to hear of the sudden passing of caller Ted Gault. He had taken seriously ill after a bout of prostate cancer. He began his calling career at GUl1Umt Squares and helped at Sunnyside on Saturday nights. He was respected and sympathies are extended to the family.

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The object of this challenge is to develop nine different . mathematical expressions that equal eight. You must use the digits 2, 7 and one other. And that other digit must be a 1 in the first equation, 2 in the next equation and so on, up to 9. You can use a digit once and only once in each equation.

You may use the four arithmetic symbols: plus, minus, times and divided by, as well as exponents and decimal points. You may use parentheses as you need them.

For example: Using the digits 2, 7 and 1 you can make the expressions 2+7-1 = 8.

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Congratulations Congratulations must go to Kaye Heeps on being awarded the VSDA Service Award and Barbara Treharne for being awarded VSDA Life Membership at the recent State Convention in Wodonga. Both of these individuals have contributed many years of work towards the betterment of square dancing in Victoria and are both deserved recipients. ~

Kaye Heeps receiving her VSDA Service A ward fi-om Alan Brown, VSDA President.

Squares Around Victoria

Wodonga State Convention.

Back Row: Gary Brown, Kevin Thomas

March/April 2007

TTTTTTTTTTTTTTT 2007 V.S.D.A. Dinner Dance ....

TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF SOUND ~

~ Expressions of interest are invited by qualified persons to ~ supply sound equipment for the 2007 Dinner Dance to be held ~

at Clayton Hall Clayton Rd Clayton on 16th November 2007. ~

~ ~ Specifications required are:

~ ~ Hilton Turntable / Amp with speakers. ~ 2 Wireless Microphones, 2 Corded Microphones.

Mini Disc / C D Player & back up equipment. ~ ~ Contact Dinner Dance Committee at

PO Box 3164, Frankston East VIC 3199. ~ Phone 9776 5959, E-mail: [email protected]

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If you rent a BUDGET rental car for the upcoming Adelaide National Convention you are eligible for a 30% discount off the brochured rate.

Simply quote BCD D017601 to obtain your discount.

Offer available at Adelaide Airport & Adelaide City outlets.

March/April 2007

To make a reservation phone (08) 8418 7300


CROSSROAD SQUARES INVITES YOU TO

HELP US CELEBRATE OUR 25th BIRTHDAY

featuring HOWARD COCKBURN & VISITING CALLERS/

CUERS

SUNDAY 8 JULY 2007 CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL HALL

CARUTHERS DRIVE HOPPERS CROSSING

Dancing: 2-00pm to 6-00pm Cost: $8-00pp Enquiries 97414501 or 0411117886

Do }loa tpav6I to sqaap6 daRG6 faRGtioRS b}l GaI~avaR??

If this is you, then you might be interested in a "Square Dancers Caravan Group" which is starting up at the Adelaide ational Convention. The idea is that interested dancers will be able to keep in touch throughout Australia when they attend square dance ~.

functions. For more information a meeting will be held at the Adelaide National. It will most likely be on the Saturday morning (9 June) from 10.00 - 11.30am. Check the notice board at the National for the meeting venue. If you have any questions about this please contact Leighton & Sandra Bloomfield on (07) 3341 2229 or email-smbloomfield l @optushome.com.au


Forthcoming VSDA Functions

August 19 VSDA Annual General Meeting Warringal Senior Citizens Centre Hawdon St, Heidelberg

No v ember 16 VSDA Dinner Dance Clayton Hall

264 Clayton Rd, Clayton

Forthcoming National Conventions

48th National

49th National

50th National

June 7 - 11 , 2007, Adelaide, SA "Your Square Dance Heaven in 2007" www.2007national.squaredance.org.au Secretary - GPO Box 408, Adelaide SA 5001 Registrations Phone (08) 8263 6093

June 5 - 9, 2008, Brisbane, QLD "Dance in the land of the Lion King" Co-Convenors: Leighton & Sandra Bloomfield

Secretary: Carole Mackinney (07) 3343 3393

PO Box 264, Rochedale South QLD 4123 www.2008national.squaredance.org.au

June4 - 8,2009, Perth, WA Comenor: Richard Muir (08) 9474 5485 ki [email protected]


Come to the New South Wales State Convention which is on the weekend of 3rd-Sth August 2007 Dance a while, leave with a smile

Corowa is situated in the heart of the majestic Murray River on the NSW bank, 56 kilometres west of Albury. There is much to see in the area including many well known wineries eg All Saints, Bullers, Drinkmore A wonderful array of birds and wildlife can be seen as you weave your way past centuries old redgums on bushwalking tracks and bike trails. There are excellent facilities for playing golf and lawn bowls. A glider flight at the Australian Soaring centre or a tandem skydive with Skye Dive Victoria at the Corowa Jump Stack would certainly get your adrenalin pumping . Over a century ago th is little known country town played a key role in shaping the democracy of Australia as we know it today. On a visit to the Federation Museum you can learn of the People's Convention held here in 1893 which set in motion the first steps toward nationhood. Features of the convention will be a welcome to Corowa with wine and cheese (local products) , dancing demo in the main street, dressed set parade, lucky door prizes, a raffle and plenty of dancing to please everyone and keep you on your toes. On Monday morning there will be a sausage sizzle brunch in Rowers Park before dancers leave for home having danced a while and leaving with a smile.

29th NSW State Square Dance

Convention 3rd, 4th & 5th

® August 2007 COROWA,NSW

For registration forms Phone Dianne 02 69548636 Email ndj588@ bigpond. com

Dance a while, leave with a smile. Corowa 2007


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n 28TH n n BIRTHDA Y n n WHEN? SATURDAY 12TH MAY 2007 n Z THEME? "HIPPY & ROCR" Z n WHERE? ST. LEO'S SCHOOL, n n MASON STREET, NEWPORT. n n (MEL REF No. 55 83) n n ENTRANCE AT BACK IN HENDREN AVE n ;\ n TAble SeAting. ltV.O. Drinks. GlASses & SMpper. n Z Sherries 7.00 pm. - R"Mn~s 7.30 pm. - SqMAr es 8 .00 pm. Z n Tickets: $7.00 Sing{e, $20.00 :ramify (2 x 2), $3.50 cfiiCt£ren n n Tickets and enquires:- Jean Wynn (03) 9741 3389 n n OR Dave Tucker (03) 9364 3094 n n n nn nnnn

Venue:

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SAN REMO RECREATION HALL WYNNE ROAD SANREMO (Melways 434 J8)

SAT: 2.00pm - 4.30pm PLUS $7 7.30pm MIS & ROUNDS $7

PLATE OF SUPPER PLEASE SUN: 10.30am CASUAL DANCE & BBQ LUNCH

(FOOD PROVIDED) $7 ALL 3 SESSIONS $20

Enquiries: Peter Humphries 9701 3354 John & Jackie 5952 2004


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to celebrate their 30 years of dancing together

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SATURDAY - 19TH MAY, 2007

WELLINGTON SECONDARY COLLEGE A.M. FOGARTY HALL, SINGLETON DRIVE, MULGRAVE

ENTER CAR PARK VIA POLICE ROAD. MELWAYS (80 D 5)

TIME:7:l0PM

PLEASE BRING A PLATE OF SUPPER TO SHARE

TEA COFFEE at CORDIAL PROVIDED

ENQUIRIES: J OHN & ANNE 5668 6335, JOHN MOBILE 0408180 791 , ANNE MOBILE 0400 779 329


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CLAYTON HALL (VSDA Dinner Dance Hall)

264 Clayton Road, Clayton (Mel 79 C2)

Rounds with Pat Saunder 2.00 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.

Squares with Mike Davey 2.30 p.m . to 7 p.m.

Dancers please bring a plate for evening meal Some hot food provided

Admission $7

Contact: Mike Davey 9753 3401


Nominations for the 2007/2008 Victorian Square Dancing Association Inc Committee of Management.

At the 2007 Victorian Square Dancing Association Inc Annual General Meeting, the following positions are up for election.

All positions are for 1 year unless stated otherwise.

Details of eligibility are as stated in the Victorian Square Dancing Association Inc Rule Book (as amended).

r-'\ The Rule Books are available free of charge, (plus P&P) from the address of the Membership Officer as listed in the Official Journal.

Nominations will only be accepted on the Official Nomination Form as outlined in Schedule 1: of the Rules. (For your convenience a copy is provided with this issue on page 35)

Nominations will close at 5.00pm on 29th June 2007 with the Returning Officer, PO Box 198, KINGLAKE VIC 3763.

Executive Positions: • President One Position • Vice President One Position • Vice President 2 One Position ** • Secretary One Position • Treasurer One Position

~ . Publicity Officer One Position Non Executive Positions:

• Membership Officer One Position • Review Editor One Position (Two Year Term) • General Committee Ten Positions

**This position only becomes available if the current President remains in office.

M Venn Secretary


From the VSDA Rule Book SCHEDULE 1: Nomination Form

We, the undersigned financial members of the Victorian Square

Dancing Association (hereinafter referred to as the VSDA), do

hereby nominate -----------------------------------------who is a financial member of the VSDA for the position of

for ----------------------------------------------------the period from the 2007 Annual General Meeting until the 2008

Annual General Meeting.

Nominators Name: ---------------------------------------Membership Number

Seconders Name:

Signature

----------------------------------------Membership Number ___ _ Signature ________________ _

I, ___________________________ ( nominee) do hereby accept

the above nomination, and declare that I qualify for the position.

Signature: ___________________ Membership Number ________ _

The nominee may attach a supporting statement to this nomination. Such resume MUST be typed, and not longer than 150 words. It may not contain any statements of a derogatoty nature about other candidates, or other members.

Returning Officers Use ONLY

Date Received --------------------------Membership valid:

Nominee: ---------------------Nominator: Seconder: -------------------- ---------------

Qualifications checked: __________________ _


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Ladies from $70 Mens from $80

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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DIARY The South Australian Square Dance Society Inc. - President David Armstrong (08) 8264 01 50

Callers Name Appears Prior to phone number. All No.s Prefix with (08) Monday Thursday FINDON: Adelaide Outlaws MS Graham Elliott 83531749 GILLES PLAINS: Leisurely Squares Noes Noesbar

MARRYATVILLE:Kannella Squares Jeff Seidel 8263 83805426 Mainstream 5023 Advanced A 1 & A2 STURT: Sunset Twirlers MS Les Tulloch 8388 2502

Tuesday Friday MARRYA TVILLE: Kannella Squares Plus Jeff Seidel 8263 COLLINSWOOD: JR Squares MS James Reid 8285 4434 5023 ELIZABETH: Shooting Stars MS Trevor Hunt 85254191

TEA TREE GULLY: GumnutA 'sJamesReid 82854434 MARRYATVILLE: Wild Frontier MS Jeff Seidel TEA TREE GULLY: Diamond Plus James Reid 8285 4434 82635023 (7.30 - 8 pm: Plus Leamers)

(Please phone James Reid for details) SOUTH PLYMPTON: The Weavers Clive Bates8371 1307 Mainstream

Wednesday KILBURN: Adelaide Outlaws Plus Graham Ellkltt 83531749 NOTE: All dances commence at 8 pm unless STURT: Sunset Twirlers Rounds Cuer Les Tulloch 8388 2502 otherwise indicated.

Phase II to Phase V

March/April 2007

FEDERATION SQUARES

7th Birthday Sunday

10th February 2008

2pm - 5pm Contact: Ray Lilly 9728 2034 Jenny Stevenson 9589 4398


To be held at Warringal Senior Citizens Centre

Hawdon Street Heildelberg (Map 32 A 4)

Sunday 19th August 2007 t30pm to 5.30pm Square and Round Dancing

The AGM starts at 3pm

Continuous tea, coffee and biscuits Membership draw for $50.00 voucher Raffle for some excellent prizes Second hand square dance clothing store Benefit by becoming a VSDA Member

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M'lureen Venn 9045 8432 or B'lrb'lr'l Treh'lrne 97765959


Victorian Square Dancing Association Inc. Reg No A0005828F ABN 83174149517

PRESIDENT: Alan Brown: 8734 2305 SECRETARY: Maureen Venn: 97351176 Sickie Officer: Kaye Heeps 98903396 Memberships: Barbara Treharne: 9776 5959

VICTORIAN CLUB DIARY HEATHCOTE -

MULGRAVE -

PINEWOOD -

MONDAY

Heartland Squares Bill Pend/ebury 54333159, Senior Citizens Hall , High Street. 7.00pm - 10.00pm, B & MIS, Weekly. TIC & biscuits

Matamoras Peter Humphries 9701 3354 or 0427 554 437, Wel lington Secondary College Phoenix Centre, 91 Pol ice Rd (Mel 80:05) W, MIS.

Pat-A-Rounds East Pat Sa under 9706 1194, Pinewood Community Centre, Toombah St. Mt Waverley (Me/ways 70. H.S) Convention Rounds. 8.00 pm

TUESDAY ASPEN DALE - Federation Squares Paul Chadwick

0428225537, Aspendale Senior Citizens Hall 151a Station St (Mel 92 J7) 7.30pm - 9.30pm MIS. CLUB IN RECESS UNTIL JUNE

ALTONA - Westgate Tuesday Dave Tucker/Neil Wynn 93643094, 9741 3389, Uniting Church Hall , Paringa Rd (Mel 41 A 11 ) Beg, 8pm -1 0.15pm.W. OPP

BOX HILL - Wh itehorse Janice A/exander 9872 5399, St Andrews Church Hall. Cnr Whitehorse Rd & Bruce St. Box Hill (Me/ways 47:09) W. MIS.

DEER PARK - Token Squares Barry & Pam, Dave & Pauline 93635628, 97489183 or 9364 3094. Sarsella Park Hall , Station Road. Deer Park. (Me/ways Ref 25 E6) W. MIS. 10.30 am OPP

DOVETON - Golden Squares Graham Jameson 9703 0309, 0427 353 802. Ooveton Secondary School Hall , 64 Box St,. 8pm. MIS, OPP, (Mel 90 : H10).

NOTTING HILL- Jaybee Square Wheelers Mike Davey 9753 3401 . Nolting Hill Hall, 386 Ferntree Gully Rd . (Mel 70 H8) 8 pm MIS, R & P bracket.

WEDNESDAY EL THAM - Burra Squares Neil Wynn

9741 3389, Eltham Uniting Church Hall , John St and Main Roads, MIS. OPP.

GLENROY - E-Z Moving Squares Ken Lazarus & Barry Wooten 93066872, Uniting Church Hall , Wheatsheaf Rd . M/S. OPP.

HEATHERTON - Sunnys ide Lodge Social Plus. Ella Whyte 9551 8496. 69 Pietro Rd Heatherton, (Mel 78 G 11 )

MERIMBULA - Sapphire Squares. George Pitt 0264952734. 7.30 pm, Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Henwood & Lakeview Sts, Merimbula. MIS. P & R.

MULGRAVE - Matamoras Peter Humphries 9701 3354 or 0427 554 437, Wellington Secondary College Phoenix Centre, 91 Pol ice Rd (Mel 80:05) FIN Plus, FIN A level

WERRIBEE -- Crossroad Squares. Howard Cockburn 9741 4501 or 0411 117886. Senior Citizens Hall , Synott SI. MIS & P Finish time - 10.00pm

THURSDAY ALBERT PARK - Southern Cross A Howard Cockburn

ASPENDALE-

BENDIGO

FRANKSTON-

9741 4501 or 0411 117886. St Silas Anglican Church Hall , Cm Bridport & Ferrars SI. FIN. A Level.

Dayt ime Squares Ron Mennie & Paula Wright 9580 1555. Aspendale Senior Citizens Hall 151A Station St, Aspendale 1 pm, W.

Modern Squares Bendigo Philip As/anidis 544342480419251 422, Senior Citizens Hall, Old High SI. Golden Square. 7.00 pm MIS - Learners.

Activ-ates. Paula Wright 9789 1370. Church of Christ Hall, 130 Cranbourne Road . (Mel 102 H 3) MIS, W, TIC 8.00pm, Basic 7pm Beginners

GREENSBOROUGH -Diamond Valley Squares. Sharon Lacey 94354238. Masonic Hall. Ester SI. (Behind Safeway's) (some Wednesdays in lieu of Thursdays) MIS. OPP.

HEATHERTON - Sunnyside Lodge Rounds Ella Whyte 9551 8496. 69 Pietro Rd Heatherton, (Mel. 78:G11) Phase 111 - V.

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MARIBYRNONG - Essendon Square Dance Club David Hooper

NEWHAVEN -(Phillip Island)

93181394 or 0418 546 560 Community Centre, Randall St (Melways 28 A. 7) W. MIS & P. OPP.

Island 8's Peter Humphries 9701 3354. Newhaven Community Hall, Cleeland St. MIS

FRIDAY ALBERT PARK - Southern Cross Plus Howard Cockburn

ALTONA -

BACCHUS MARSH-

MOUNTELlZA-

MOUNTGAMBIER -

PRESTON -

9741 4501 or 0411 117 886. South Melbourne Senior Citizens Hall Ferrars Place. FIN. P.

Westgate Dancers Neil Wynn & David Tucker 9741 3389 & 9364 3094, Uniting Church Hall, Paringa Rd . M/S, OPP.

Sovereign City Squares. David Brown 99746664, Senior Citizens Hall , Bennett Street (OPPOSite Target)

Bacchus Marsh (Melways 333 J6) MIS, OPP, 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th

Peninsula Rounds Beryl & Mike Harcourt 97893384, 0429810877, Mt El iza PIS, cnr Nepean Hwy & Wooralla Dr, (Mel 1 05:G4) Dance & Teach.

Pine City Twi rlers Instructor: Ginni Steele 0887256768. Anglican Hall , Bay Road, 7.30 pm, MIS & Basic.

Northern Sta r Squares Scott Bannister 0403079720, Uniting Church Hall , Highview Rd (Mel. 18 K12). MIS, OPP 7.30 - 10.30pm (No club every 3rd Friday)

SATURDAY BENDIGO - Bendigo Squares Reg Jordan

54426791 54493603975 Mcivor Hwy, Junortoun (Bendigo side of

Farmer's Arms Hotel) FIN , OPP 7.30 pm B MIS, P & R

CORIO - Tiger Squares Ed Morris & Dianne Morris 9741 3514 Corio Uniting Church Hall , Hendy St, 8 pm, B & MIS Square Dance attire optional.

DEER PARK - Chemistry Sets Ralph Weise (Caller), Adrian Weise (Cuer) 93672440 or 0419 514 147 Deer Park Hall 50 Station Road , Deer Park 8 pm TIC OPP. W, MIS & Rounds.

GLEN ROWAN - Kelly Country Robyn Hodder 5722 4449. Eleven Mile Creek Rd, Glenrowan West.

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FIN , MIS & P 8.00pm

HEATHERTON - Sunnyside Lodge Ella Whyte 9551 8496. 69 Pietro Rd Heatherton , (Mel. 78:G11) MIS , DPP. Rounds 7.30 - 8.00pm

HEATHMONT - Kaleidoscope Janice Alexander 9872 5399. Heathmont Uniting Church, Canterbury Rd (opp. Aliens Rd). MIS, 1 st & 3rd

NEWPORT - Newport Squares Frank Kennedy 93144472 Baptist Church, 26 Mason St, Newport. MIS, P & Rounds. Basic Rounds 7-8pm, Squares from 8. 1st 3rd. & 5th.

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HEATHERTON - Sunnyside Lodge Rounds Ella Whyte

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NON WEEKLY CLUB DATES CLUB MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT

Bendigo Squares 12 &26 23 7 &21

Diamond Valley 3, 10, 17, Squares 23(Wcd). 31

Kaleidosope 5 & 19 2& 16 7 &21 4 & 18

Kelly Country 5 & 19

Matamoras " A" 9&23 20 4& 18

Matamoras Plus 2, 16, 30 27 II &25

Newport Dancers 5 & 19 2, 16, 30 Winter Winter Winter recess recess recess

Northern Star Sqs 4, 11 , 25 1, 8,22, 6, 13,27 3,10,24, 7, 14, 28 29 31

Southern Cross "A" 3,17, 31 28 12 & 26

Southern Cross Plus II &25 22 6 &20 3

Sovereign City Sqs 4, 11,25 2, 9, 23 6 & 27 30

Stradbroke Squares 6&20 3 & 17 1&22 19 2& 16

Sunnyside Rounds 6&20 3 & 17

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Saturday Sunday Friday Saturday Thursday Saturday Saturday Sunday

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11 12 17 19 19 20

DATES TO REMEMBER MAY 2007

9th Annual Campbells Creek Square Dance Festiyal Sunnyside Rounds 48th Birthday Westgate Dancers Club closed (Eve of Birthday) Westgate Dancers 28th Birthday @ St. Leo's Souttiem Cross A Celebrates 200lh Night John & Anne Rowe's 30 Anniversary of Dancing Welling ton Sec. College Chemistry Sets Amateur Callers Night

Monday Jaybee Square Wheelers 23rd Birthday (See Ad )

21 Report Deadl ine fo r June SAY

JUNE 2007 Matamoras Mainstream Club closed (Nat Cony.) Jaybee Square Wheelers 50's Theme Night - DPP

4 5 6 6 Crossroads Club closed Nat. Cony 7 Island 8's Club closed Nat Cony.

Southern Cross Plus Club closed Nat Cony

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Thu rsday 8 7·11

Matamoras A-Ieyel Club closed ~Nat Cony ~

48th A ustral ian National Square Dance onvention Adelaide, South Aust ra lia

Saturday Saturday Monday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Tuesday

Saturday Saturday Saturday

Tuesday Sunday Friday Friday Saturday

Tuesday

9 Chemistry Sets Club closed Nat. Cony. 9 Bendigo Squares Club closed Nat. Cony.

11 Heartland Squares Club closed Nat. Cony. 11 Matamoras Mainstream Club closed Nat. Cony. 12 Whitehorse Club closed Nat. Cony. 13 Matamoras Plus Club closed Nat. Cony. 13 Crossroads Club closed Nat. Conv. 14 Southern Cross A Club closed Nat. Cony. 19 Federallon Squares Hot Potato Night

Thursday 21 Report Deadl ine for July SAY 23-24 Island 8's 13th Birthday Weekend

30 Chemistry Sets New Years EYe Dance 30 Newport Dancers Last Dance before Winter Recess

JULY 2007 3 Jaybee Square Wheelers American Independence Day - DPP 8 Crossroad Squares 25th Birthday

13 Westgate Dancers Black Fnday 13-15 Matamoras & Golden Sqs Jerry Jestln Weekend 21-22 Stradbroke Squares Club Birthday Saturday 21 Report Dead line for August SAY

24 Federation Squares Christmas in July

AUGUST 2007 Friday 3·5 29th NSW State Square Dance Convention

Corowa, New South Wales

Saturday

Saturday

Tuesday

Tuesday Tuesday

Sunday Tuesday

19 VSDA Annua l General Meeting 21 Report Deadline for September SAY

SEPTEMBER 2007 1 Kaleidoscope Double Trouble Night Saturday 1·3 6th RDAV Spring Festival

Clayton Hall, 264 Clayton Road , Clayton 15 tIiIatamoras 24th Birthday

Friday 21 Report Dead line for October SAY 25 Jaybee Square Wheelers Grand Final Night

Sunday 23 30

OCTOBER 2007 21 Report Deadline for November SAY

Jaybee Square Wheelers Brian Hotchkies Night Jaybee Square Wheelers Halloween - DPP

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NOVEMBER 2007 Friday 16 VSDA Dinner Dance

Wednesday 21 Report Deadline for December SAY

DECEMBER 2007 Tuesday 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Beginners Classes If your club is holding a Beginners Class let me know and it will be listed FREE in the SAV. Whilst you may think Advertising Beginners Classes is 'preaching to the converted', there is every chance that existing dancers have friends & family members who are waiting for the opportunity to learn our favourite past-time.

CALLERS & CUERS: Are you looking for a FREE way to advertise your beginners class to over

100,000 Victorians??? Advertise FOR FREE in The Age newspaper. Each Friday The Age has a special Entertainment Guide liftout that caters to all dance & music aspects across Victoria. Other forms of dance advertise every week so there's no reason why Square & Round Dancing shouldn't as well. To advertise, fax your listing to 9601 2448, email eglist[email protected] or post to EG Listings, 250 Spencer St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Enquiries - 9601 2198 (Prue Healey - weekdays only).

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I : W - Weekly I DPP - Dancer Plate Please I P - Plus

MIS - Mainstream R - Rounds FIN - Fortnightly

i Ph - Phase TIC - Tea I Coffee supplied I B - Basics (Beginners) : 1, 3, 5 - Club operates on the 1 st, 3rd & 5th weeks of the month ! 2, 4 - Club operates on the 2nd & 4th weeks of the month I

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MANY reasons to Square Dance

It's great fun

Exercise to music

Gets you off the couch

Meet active & fun people

Laughter, and lots of hugs

Learn a new skill

You can dance anywhere

Gets your brain working

If you ask your doctor,

he or she will say

Square Dancing burns

about 300 calories an

hour and is a good form

of mild exercise for the

body, and the head.

With thanks to Lafayette Fun Squares, indiana

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