1.  CALL TO ORDER:  The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Kilauea Military Camp on the Island of Hawaii during the Hot Foot Stomp Festival.  The following clubs were represented:  Lava Klinkers, Slew foot Promenades, Square Wheelers, Pali Twirlers, Maui Mixers, and High Hopes

 

2.  MINUTES:  The minutes of the last meeting were not available and approval  was postponed until the next meeting.

 

3.  TREASURER'S REPORT:  The Chairman reported that as of October 21, 2004, the Federation's net worth is $6,134.20. Included with the Treasurer's Report were Cash Flow and Check Register reports.  It was noted that a debit in the amount of $500 to payee Bank of Hawaii was made in order to create a tax-exempt umbrella which will include all clubs.  The Treasurer's Report was accepted as presented.

  

4.  COMMITTEE REPORTS: 

 

a.  Hawaii State Festival 2005:

            (1) Registrar's Report:  Registrar Henry Staehle reported that as of October 20 there are 39 registered dancers for the Hawaii State Festival: 27 from Oahu; nine from the mainland (seven of whom attended last year's festival); three from Australia who also attended last year; and none from the neighbor islands.  At this time last year there were 85 registered dancers. Ideas for increasing this year's registration numbers were discussed.

            (2) Chairman's Report:  Buster reported that he has been in touch with the Festival callers and is trying to promote attendance in different ways.  He noted that registration forms can be downloaded from our website and that Federation members can register for $20.

b. USA West Convention 2006:  Dave Fullaway reported that he had attended the USA West convention in Albuquerque this year.  He said that there is lots of enthusiasm and work on the Convention is progressing.  Board members will attend a pre-convention meeting here in Honolulu next March.   

 

5.  CORRESPONDENCE:  None.

 

6.  OLD BUSINESS:

 

            a.  Royal Aloha Medallion:  Copies of a revised application form for the Aloha Medallion were distributed for comment.  With the possible ending of the festivals on the Big Island and Maui,  the Royal Aloha Medallion application form has become obsolete. Bill Yoeman noted that his intent is to renew interest in special dances on the Big Island and to continue holding the Hot Foot Stomp.   After discussion it was moved, seconded, and unanimously carried to redraft the revised application form to include the festivals and special dances, but that if there is no festival on any given island in any given year, then any dance on that island would qualify for the Royal Aloha Medallion.

 

7.  NEW BUSINESS:  Jack Russell announced that as of today he would be retiring as president of the Lava Klinkers and that Bill Yoeman will take over as president.  Jack was commended for his  fourteen years of service as president of the Lava Klinkers.

 

8.  CLUB REPORTS AND ACTIVITIES

 

            a.  Lava Klinkers:  Bill Yoeman announced that the next Hot Foot Stomp would be held on October 21-23, 2005 at KMC.  Please contact Denise at KMC when making cabin reservations.  Starting in January, square dancing will be held the first Sunday of each month (January 2) at KMC.  He noted that the hall has been offered free of charge. 

            b.  Square Wheelers:  Dave Lemon reported that Andy Scott has resigned as caller for the Square Wheelers and that Jerry Quam has taken over and is doing an excellent job as its new caller.  At present there are 55 club members and between 4 and 5 squares are dancing each Sunday night.

            c.  Pali Twirlers:  The Pali Twirlers will be hosting a Halloween Dance at the Ala Wai Palladium on Sunday, October 31, at 7:00 p.m.  Cost of admission is $5.00.  Costumes are optional.

            d.  Slewfoot Promenaders:  Bill Yoeman reported that a new beginners class will start next February .  He spoke of his interest in handicapped square dancing and said he hopes to have a handicapped square dance class in the near future..

            e.  High Hopes:  Dave Fullaway reported that efforts to recruit square dancers is on-going and the local schools are cooperating by promoting a square dance program.

            f.   Maui Mixers:  Caller Lou Ferreira had nothing to report.

 

9.   NEXT MEETING:  The next meeting will be held on November 28, 2004, at 6:15 p.m.  Buster will be on the mainland but Vice Chairman Keith (Shorty) Long will preside.

 

10.       ADJOURNMENT:  The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Janet Granich

Secretary pro tem