SEPTEMBER 26, 2002 FEDERATION MINUTES

The September meeting was convened on Thursday, September 26th at 7:00 p.m., at Pohai Nani.

1.  Attendance:  Federation Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, and Festival Registrar.  The following clubs were represented:  Pali Twirlers, Square Wheelers, and Tsunamis.

2.  Minutes:  The minutes of the August 29th meeting were accepted as submitted. 

3.  Treasurer's Report: The Treasurer's report was not available for review. The Chairman said that that it would be e-mailed to everyone the next day and he reported verbally that income was $2,966.09 and expenses were $2,220.82, for a balance in the checking account as of September 26th of $3611.47.

4.  Committee Reports

     a.   2003 Hawaii State Festival:

         (1) Chairman's Report:  Badges:  Tim Voss said he had noted in last month's minutes that Dave was looking for someone to make the badges and bars.  He reported that Norman Hangman was again in that business and has agreed make them for us for only $1.00 each.  However, Dave said that he had not been aware of this and had in the meantime contracted with Peterson Sign Company and had placed an order at $1.45 apiece.  He said that it had been his understanding that Norman was no longer in the badge business.

        (2) Festival Volunteers:  We are still looking for Oahu help with the State Festival. Assignments requiring only an hour or two of your time are available

        (3) Registrar's Report:  Henry reported that 50 dancers are now registered for the 2003 Festival.

6. Old Business:  None

7. New Business:  Change of Federation Meeting Date:  It was unanimously agreed to change the date of the monthly Federation meetings to the last Sunday of each month at the Ala Wai Golf Club Palladium at 5:45 p.m., just prior to the dance.

8. Club Reports and Activities: Future events are listed on the Web Page, recorded on the Hot Line, and printed in the Coming Events flyer.

     a.  Pali Twirlers:  The Pali Twirlers' Fall Fling/Halloween Dance has been scheduled for Sunday night, October 27th at the Ala Wai Palladium Ballroom.

     b.  Square Wheelers:  Split sessions are being held on Sunday nights with basic mainstream from 6:30 to 8:00 and Plus dancing from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m.  The Square Wheelers will be hosting Carnival Cruise dancers on October 9th at the Ala Wai Ballroom.

     c.  Hot Foot Stomp:  The Lava Klinkers will host the Hot Foot Stomp festival on October 18-20 at Kilauea Military Camp on the Big Island.  Phil Moorehouse will be featured caller and cuer.  Registration is $25.

9.  Next Meeting:  The next meeting will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2002, at 5:45 p.m. at the Ala Wai Palladium. 

10. Adjournment:  The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

 Respectfully submitted,

 Janet Granich, Secretary