1. ATTENDANCE: Officers: Chairman,
Vice Chairman, Treasurer, and Festival Registrar. The following clubs
were represented: High Hopes, Hi-Lo Plus, Lava Klinkers, Maui Mixers,
Pali Twirlers, Rainbeaus-'N-Belles, Slewfoot Promenaders, Tsunamis, and
Square Wheelers and Hayseeds.
2. MINUTES: The Chairman asked
for additions or corrections to the minutes of the January 9, 2005,
meeting. There being none, the minutes were approved as presented.
3. TREASURER'S REPORT: The
Treasurer reported that as of January 20, 2005, the Federation's net
worth, before Festival expenses, is $13, 456.24. Festival expenses
include cuer and callers fees and escrow holdings for trail-in and
trail-out activities. She noted that the donation of $100 to DOSADO.COM
was approved in appreciation for their support in advertising Hawaii
Square Dance activities. The Treasurer's Report was accepted as
presented.
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
a. 40th
Aloha State Festival:
(1)
Registrar's Report: Henry Staehle reported that as of January 28 there
were 236 registrants for the Aloha State Festival. He said that 71 had
signed up for the KBay Luau, with 34 on the bus; 78 for the Wednesday
night Trail-in dance; 16 for the Tsunami's Whale Watch cruise with 9 on
the bus; and 40 for the Sunday night club dance. So far 83 Festival
badges, 53 date bars and 66 Rover badges have been sold. He noted that a
number of walk-ins usually show up on Saturday night.
(2) Chairman's Report: Buster reported that it appears
to be a very successful festival, so
far. Although Jack Pladdys, a featured
caller, has not been able to attend, other callers, including Hawaii's
Andy Scott and Bob Van West visiting from San Diego, have filled in for
him.
b. USA West
Convention 2006: Tim Voss reported that a Kick-off dance has been
planned for March 5, 2005, at the McCoy Pavilion with pre-rounds from
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. and square dancing from 7:00 - 9:15 p.m. Al Shaw and
Steve Barber will cue and Jim Kline and Steve Sullivan will call.
Admission fee is $5.00, or proof of registration. Advance registration
is $35 and after March 5, 2005, Convention registration will cost $55.
5. CORRESPONDENCE: None.
6. OLD BUSINESS: Insurance:
Buster reported that he has been unable to speak personally to Irene
Ferreira for the 2005 insurance quote. However, last year's Federation
insurance cost $1,040.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Federation Dues: The
Chairman reported that the current dues of $10 for each club member has
adequately covered the Federation's administrative costs and recommended
that this figure be retained for another year. The comment was made
that dancers who belong to more than one club have complained about
paying twice. The Chairman explained that a current roster of members
from each club is maintained and they are covered under the insurance
policy. He reminded club representatives that dues are due in
February. It was agreed that no change would be made in the dues
structure.
b. Square Dance Events: Dave
Fullaway reported that Ace Mark, cuer on Oahu for many years, died in
Kona last year. Bill Peters, who died recently on the mainland, is
featured on the back cover of the Festival program. Dave noted that two
squares of dancers had performed Friday at 6:30 a.m. with Linda Coble in
the Ala Wai Ballroom. Channel 2 News, which has always supported square
dancing, featured the event from 6:30 to 8:00 a.m. on Friday.
c. Election of Officers: The
Chairman announced the annual election of officers and asked for
nominations from the floor. He noted that the By-Laws require that
elected officers' terms of office be staggered and said that he and the
Vice Chairman would not be continuing to serve on the Board next year.
There being no response from the floor, he presented the following slate
of nominees to fill the two vacancies:
Chairman: David Lemon
Vice Chairman:
Barbara Tatsuguchi
Nominations were closed, and the above
slate of officers were unanimously approved.
8. CLUB REPORTS AND
ACTIVITIES
a. Square
Wheelers: Dave Lemon reported that the Square Wheelers' new caller,
Jerry Quam, is doing an excellent job and members are enjoying the
dances. He invited local dancers to join in a pre-cruise dance at the
Radisson Prince Kuhio Hotel, Maui Room, from 7:30 -10:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, Feb. 2. Cruise callers are Dan Prosser, Bob Harrison and
Cuer Linda Prosser. Admission is free, validated parking is $5.00.
b. Pali Twirlers: Janet
reported that the Luau by the Bay was very successful with 71 attending.
As usual, everyone had a good time and they plan to continue the event
next year.
c. Tsunamis: Tim reported
that 22 people had signed up for the cruise with 14 on the bus. He
expected that more would sign up at the Saturday night dance.
d. Lava Klinkers and Slewfoot
Promenaders: Bill Yoeman announced that the Lava Klinkers were dancing
at KMC on the first Sunday of each month from 3:00-5:00 p.m. He said
that he donates his time and the hall is free, the only stipulation
being that the dancers eat at the restaurant afterwards. The next Hot
Foot Stomp will be held at KMC next October with Norman Moorehouse
calling. Bill said that 11 people had signed up for a new plus level
club on Monday nights. He noted that he has been working with
handicapped people for about six months and is teaching them to square
dance in wheelchairs.
e. Maui Mixers: Dave
Fullaway reported that the Maui Mixers are dancing from 7:30 to 9:30
p.m. on Thursdays They are looking forward to dancing in a new hall
which is now being built.
f. Rainbeaus-'N-Belles: Deed
Reimer said that the club is dancing every Thursday evening with between
12 and 20 dancers. He said they would be holding their traditional St.
Patrick's Day dance on March 17, but for only one night.
g. High Hopes: Ruth Fullaway
reported that the club is dancing once a month at the Senior Hall.
Classes started in September. They are not hosting their usual
Maui-No-Ka-Oi dance this year, but would try again in the future.
h. Hi-Lo Plus: Michi Ryan
reported that three or four plus squares are dancing every Sunday from
1:30 - 4:00 p.m. with pre-rounds. A Mardi-Gras dance has been planned
for Feb. 6th.
9. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting
will be announced by the new Chairman after consulting with the Board.
Members desiring to attend Board meetings should contact the Chairman.
10. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting
adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Granich
Secretary Pro Tem
