NOVEMBER
18 ‘00 FEDERATION MEETING MINUTES
The
November 18, 2000 Federation Meeting was convened at 4:05 p.m. at the
Kilauea Military Camp Headquarters Building, Hawaii.
1. Attendance: 20 Federation officers, club representatives and guests
were in attendance. Federation
officers represented were Henry Staehle, Chairman; and Janet Granich,
Secretary. The following clubs
were represented: Hayseeds, High Hopes, Hi-Lo’s, Lava Klinkers, Maui
Mixers, Rainbeaus & Belles, Slewfoot Prominaders, Square Wheelers, and
U-Turners
.
2. Minutes: The Minutes of the October 22, 2000, meeting were
reviewed. No corrections were
noted and the minutes were accepted as submitted.
3.
Treasurer’s Report:
In the absence of the treasurer, Chairman Henry Staehle reported that the
last Treasurer’s report as of October 31 showed a balance in checking of
$2,016.45 and in savings of $1,864.79, for a total of $3,881.24.
Since that date deposits have been made into the checking account as
a result of checks received for the 2001 Festival, resulting in an overall
current balance of $5,532.32. Some of this money is being held in escrow for clubs
sponsoring special events.
4.
Committee Reports:
a. 2001 Festival:
In the absence of Chairman Tim Voss, Henry reported that as of November 15,
a total of 54 dancers have registered for the Festival including 22 from
Oahu, 6 from Maui, and one from the Big Island.
He noted that the registration fee will escalate to $30 after
December 1.
5.
Correspondence: No significant correspondence other than registrations
for the 2001 Festival.
6.
Old Business:
a. 2001 Festival Special Events: Henry asked club representatives to
urge their members to participate in the State Festival and its special
events, which consist of the following:
(1) Polynesian Cultural Center show sponsored by the Square Wheelers
on Monday.
(2) Luau by the Bay, sponsored by the Pali Twirlers at Heeia State
Park on Tuesday.
(3)Trail-in and Local Callers Dance, sponsored by the Hayseeds on
Wednesday night. All local
callers present are welcome to participate.
(4) Whale-Watching and Dance Cruise sponsored by the Tsunamis on
Sunday morning.
b. Royal Aloha Medallion: 24 medallions have been presented so far.
A sample medallion and applications were passed around to those
present.
c. Future Festivals: Henry referred to a letter sent to all
neighbor island club presidents on 9/25/2000 inviting them to host future
Hawaii State Festivals beginning in the year 2003.
(1) Big Island: Deed Reimer reported that available facilities on
the Big Island lack air conditioning, adequate floor space, wood floors and
the two usable halls required for a successful festival.
The use of a hotel is financially unfeasible.
(2) Oahu: David Lemon
said that because of declining attendance fewer than 300 dancers (or less
than 35 squares) are expected to participate this year.
Oahu is down to two active clubs of about two squares each, leaving
approximately 16 people to run the festival.
However, square dancing on the Big Island appears to be growing.
(3) Maui: Steve Strong
reported that Maui has similar problems.
Clubs are down to one or two squares, there is no air conditioning
at Maui’s largest facility, the Wailuku Community Center, and it has
problems of cement floors, and marginal accoustics.
Lahaina has public facilities, but no adequate hall.
This matter will be given further consideration and will be
discussed again at a future meeting.
7.
New Business:
a. Festival Volunteers:
Henry said that volunteers would be needed to man the registration tables
and for clean-up duties after each evening’s dance. Oahu clubs will
handle the cleanup for Thursday and he asked neighbor island
representatives to discuss this matter with their clubs and let him know
who will furnish cleanup for the Friday night dance.
Everyone will participate in the Saturday night cleanup.
b.
Ideas for Information Management:
David reported that he has recently redesigned the Square Dance Web Page
and said that it was currently available for viewing on a portable
computer. He noted that over 5,000 people have checked it out to date and
said there should be many opportunities to showcase the neighbor islands
and their festivals on the Web Page. He encouraged each of the clubs to
appoint a designated representative as a point of contact who will monitor
the Web Page and provide current information from their clubs. Pictures of
club members, if furnished, can be also be included on the Web page. He
noted that the Hot Line is also a good resource and has been receiving four
or five calls a week
8.
Club Reports/Events:
Future events are listed on the Web Page, recorded on the Hot Line, printed
in the Coming Events Flyer, and shown on the Social Calendar (remember,
written notes are requested to ensure accuracy).
a.
Slewfoot Promenaders:
Bill Yoeman reported that the 2nd Annual Christmas Square Dance
Party will be held on December 18 at the Wainaku Gym.
Anyone wishing to attend should contact him for directions.
The previous location at Clem Akina Recreation Center has been
rained out. A new beginners
class starting on 1/6/2001 will dance twice a week on Saturdays and Mondays
at the Wainaku Gym from 7-9:30 p.m.
b.
Hi Lo Plus Club:
The Hi Lo’s will be dancing in Keeau on Sunday afternoons from 1:30 –
4:00 p.m., with Hank Grote, caller.
c.
Rainbeaus & Belles: The
St. Patrick’s Day Dance will be held March 16, 17, and 18, 2001 at the
Orchid Village Restaurant, Tony Nevison, caller, Dan Drumheller, cuer.
Accommodations are available for $46 a night at the Waiakea Villas Hotel.
This complex is located on the lagoon in Hilo and has three
restaurants, shopping, etc.
d.
High Hopes:
The High Hopes are holding introductory square dance classes on November
13, 20, and 27, with classes to start in December. A New Years Dance will
be held on December 31 at Keeau
e.
Maui Mixers:
The Maui No Ka Oi Festival will be held April 26-29, 2001.
Dennis Farrar (The Great Yodeler) from Glendale, Arizona, and Maui’s
Bill Peters will be callers.
f.
All-Oahu Dances.
Henry said that the 2nd Sunday of the month All-Oahu Dances have
been successful with an average of 5 squares participating.
In December the second Sunday dance will be an all-round-dance party
beginning at 6:30 p.m.
g. Pali
Twirlers:
A Christmas dinner and dance will be held at Pohai Nani on Thursday,
December 21, from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m., cost is $15.00.
Contact Doug Warne for reservations at 261-8222 or dwarne4@hotmail.com.
h. Square
Wheelers and Hayseeds:
John Zapotocky reported that the Christmas champagne brunch at the Hale Koa
will be held December 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Cost is $21 per person and advance reservations are required.
Contact Kim Akagi at (808) 943-0120.
The Toys for Tots dance will also be held on December 17, pre-rounds
at 6:30 p.m., square dance at 7:30, Andy Scott, caller, Dan Drumheller,
cuer. Dancing at the Bandstand
every Monday night except the Monday night following an All-Oahu dance.
i. Christmas Round
Dance party, featuring
Dan Drumheller will be held on Sunday, December 10th, 6:30 –
9:15 p.m., at the Ala Wai Palladium. There
will be no square dancing that night.
j. USA West:
Dave Fullaway reported that the next USA West Convention will be held in
August, 2002, in Boise, Idaho.
k. National
Conventions:
The next National Convention will be held in Anaheim, CA, in 2001, in
Minneapolis in 2002, and in Oklahoma in 2003.
9.
Next Meeting:
10. Adjournment: The meeting was
adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Janet
Granich, Secretary
