The meeting was convened at 6:15 p.m.,
Thursday, March 2, 2006 at Pohai Nani.
1. ATTENDANCE: Officers:
Co-chairmen, Treasurer, and Festival Registrar. The following clubs were
represented: Pali Twirlers, and Square Wheelers and Hayseeds.
2. MINUTES: Co-Chairman Henry
Staehle asked for additions or corrections to the minutes of the December
2005, meeting. There being none, the minutes were approved as presented.
3. TREASURER’S REPORT: The
Treasurer reported that as of February 28, 2006, the Federation’s net worth,
after Festival expenses, is $11,982.98. She said that so far dues have been
received from the Pali Twirlers, the Rainbeaus and Belles, and the Square
Wheelers and Hayseeds. The Treasurer’s Report was accepted as presented.
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
a. Chairman’s Report: Henry Staehle
reported that the 41st Aloha State Festival had been very
successful and that 230 dancers had attended. He said that the next effort
will be directed toward approving a budget for the ensuing year and
selecting the callers and cuers for the 42nd Festival.
5. CORRESPONDENCE: E-mail
correspondence from Bill and Linda Maisch, which was distributed via e-mail
to board members.
6. OLD BUSINESS:
a. National Convention Table
Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to man the Hawaii State table at the
National Convention. At present it is not known who will be attending, but
the Fullaways have usually gone in the past.
b. Web Site Renewal: The
Treasurer was asked to mail a check to renew the web site, which must be
done each year in April.
c. USA West Hawaii Convention:
In the absence of Tim Voss there was no report.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Club Dues: Federation membership dues
have not been received from several clubs. These clubs will be reminded to
send in their dues, which were due on February 1st.
b. 2007 Festival Budget and proposed
contract for callers and cuers. The Co-Chairman said that, we have
recovered from the earlier deficit and considering our improved financial
situation we are now able to offer our callers and cuers a better deal in
2007. Proposed budgets for year 2006 and the 2007 festival were passed
out. After discussion it was unanimously agreed to offer all callers and
cuers $3.00 per registered dancer and to pay up to $400 for Linda Maisch’s
airfare because of her considerable contribution to the workshops. A new
budget based on these changes will be prepared and distributed.
c. Selection of 2007 Festival callers and
cuers: Selection of the Festival callers and cuers was discussed. It was
noted that callers Dan Preedy and John Kephardt have been approached and
that the Maisches have indicated that they would be attending next year.
Another cuer is needed for Hall No. 2 and suggestions are welcome.
d. Appointment of Festival Chairman: The
office of Festival Chairman is open. Please consider accepting this office
and/or notify other club members of this opening. Dan Seeman offered to
assist the appointed Festival Chairman as needed
a. Square Wheelers: The Square
Wheelers held its annual election of officers last Sunday and the following
were elected: Dan Seeman, President; Joy Anne Long, Vice President; Brenda
Powell, Treasurer; and Ann Todd Secretary.
b. Pali Twirlers: Nothing to
report.
9. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting
will be held at the call of the Co-Chairmen.
10. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting
adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet L. Granich
Secretary pro tem
