1.
ATTENDANCE:
Officers:
Co-chairmen Henry Staehle and Wilma Seeman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer,
and Secretary. The following clubs were represented: Pali Twirlers,
Square Wheelers, Hayseeds, and Paradise Shufflers.
2. MINUTES:
Co-Chairman Henry Staehle asked for additions or corrections to the
minutes of the meeting of February 24, 2007. There being none, the
minutes were approved as presented.
3. TREASURER’S REPORT:
The
Treasurer reported that as of this date the balance on hand is
$13,169.09. All dues have been paid. However, Lava Klinkers and Slew
Foot Promenaders on the Big Island are caller-run clubs and caller Bill
Yoeman and his wife consider themselves the only two members. $20 has
been contributed on their behalf. Income of $1250 from dues has not met
the budget requirement for administrative costs of $1400. and the
shortfall will have to come from Festival surplust. The Treasurer’s
Report was accepted as presented.
4.
CHAIRMAN’S
REPORT: Henry
reported that as of this date 25 people have signed up for the
Festival. This number seems small, but last year at this time only 21
had registered. The Festival discount for Federation members will
expire on December 31st. Dancers for whom Federation dues
has not been paid are not eligible for the Festival discount.
5. CORRESPONDENCE: None.
6. OLD BUSINESS:
a.
Contracts: Signed contracts have been received from all callers and
cuers except for Dan Preedy. Last year his was the last one to be
received and Henry will check with him.
b.
Website:
Requests
have been received to place links on our website. Following discussion,
it was moved, seconded and unanimously agreed not to accept any groups
other than USA West, National Convention, and Do-Sa-Do on our website to
prevent “cluttering” it.
7. NEW BUSINEESS
a.
2008 Festival:
(1)
Festival
Job Descriptions: It was agreed to prepare a list of job descriptions
with the names of those willing to fill them prior to the next meeting
so that they can be reviewed and discussed at that time
(2)
Decorations: Decorations for the 2008 Festival will not be as elaborate
as in previous years because the Parks department has told us we cannot
bring water for bouquets into the halls. It was suggested that floral
sponges be purchased from a floral supply store and be used for the
large displays. Ann Todd decorates on Wednesday night for the Square
Wheelers and should be told about the new restriction. Last year the
ballroom dancers objected to our using their time to decorate and we
need to consider paying for an extra hour so that we can have exclusive
use of the hall for that purpose
(3)
Hospitality Room: Refreshments for the callers was discussed. Last
year most callers did not eat the refreshments provided and we are not
supposed to have food inside the ballroom. It was suggested that
nothing perishable but only light refreshments such as mints and fruit
be provided along with coffee and juice and water.
(4)
Suggestion
from caller Dan Preedy: Dan suggested that it would be more festive if,
rather than having separate Plus and Mainstream halls on Saturday night,
the ballroom be left open following the Grand March and everyone dance
together with duets and alternate calling. He also complained that
scheduling round and square dance instruction at the same time resulted
in low attendance at his workshops. It was also noted that complaints
were received from dancers who had to choose between square dance and
round dance workshops when they wanted to attend both. It was agreed to
shelve this problem and try to find a solution at the next meeting
8. CLUB REPORTS AND ACTIVITIES
a.
Square
Wheelers and Hayseeds: Nothing new to report.
b.
Pali
Twirlers: Nothing new to report.
c.
Paradise
Shufflers: A new class with 13-14 people has started.
9.
NEXT MEETING:
Willie
will chair the next meeting to be held at the Hot Foot Stomp at KMC on
October 20, 2007.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet L. Granich
Secretary
