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The GREATER MEMPHIS SQUARE & ROUND DANCE Association , Inc. Organized December 4th, 1955 “Our fifty-ninth year” Serving the Mid-South Dance Com!munity Volume 53, Number 10, October, 2014

The Delta Fair has become a tradition for square dancers.

Have you registered? No? Please do so now. There is a registration form on our website: www.memphissrd.com

For more information contact Mike Phillips, Chairman, 901-502-2101 or Mary Ann Walker 901-628-4356 [email protected]

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The CALLER, Memphis, TN, October, 2014

GREATER MEMPHIS SQUARE & ROUND DANCE Assn., Inc. P O Box 38081, Germantown, TN 38183, 901-628-4356 —www.memphissrd.com GMS&RDA Membership: Couples, $20.00 year; Singles, $15.00 year. (Membership includes a FREE dance each year, a subscription to the Listen to The CALLER, and liability insurance). Subscription only is $15.00 per year. Make Checks payable to GMS&RDA and mail to Membership Chairman. Report late or other irregulartities in delivery and address changes to GMS&RDA Membership Chairman, Listen to The CALLER, c/o Jeannie Russell, 5534 Oak Branch Cir. S.Memphis, TN 38135 Listen to The CALLER—USPS 0555540, is published monthly by and for the GREATER MEMPHIS SQUARE and ROUND DANCE ASSN., INC., a nonprofit organization. Periodicals postage is paid at Memphis, TN 38101-9998. POSTMASTER send address changes to: Listen to The CALLER, c/o Jeannie Russell, 5534 Oak Branch Cir. S.Memphis, TN 38135 Listen To The CALLER staff: Editor: Jim (Dorothy) Bobo, 9260 Laurel Hill South, Olive Branch, MS 38654 [email protected] Specials Coordinator: Mary Ann Walker, 662-429-9510 [email protected] Demos: Mary Ann Walker, 662-429-9510 [email protected] Web Master: Jeannie Russell, 901-604-5680 www.memphissrd.com COLUMNISTS: ROUND DANCE CIRCLES: Gloria (Tom) McMullin 662-429-1701 Staff Photographer Sharon & Ed Sharrow 901-794-9069 PUBLICATION DEADLINE: All news copy and advertisements must be in the hands of the Editor ([email protected]) no later than Saturday before the GMS&RDA meeting (the third Tuesday of each month) of desired publication. The CALLER Staff retains all editorial discretions. Any copy not considered in the best interest of the Dance Community will not be printed. Postal regulations prevent any reference to raffles or drawings GMS&RDA ELECTED OFFICERS Thru Dec. 2013 Pres: Dorothy (Jim) Bobo, 9260 Laurel Hill South, Olive Branch, MS 38654 [email protected] Vice President: Mary Ann Walker, 662-429-9510 [email protected] Treas:Ron (Mary) Mosbeck, 144 Rolling Oaks Dr. Munford, TN 38058 901-837-2385 [email protected] Sec: Merrie Jo (Al) Poortvliet 7976 Susan Rd. Millington, TN 901-338-4919 [email protected] APPOINTED OFFICERS: Serving thru Dec. 2014 Membership Chairman: Jeannie Russell, 5534 Oak Branch Cir. S.Memphis, TN 38135 Historian: Sally (Eddie) Ramsey 901-683-0834 Regan’s Ranchands: Handicap Benefit Dance Chrm: Publicity Chairman: Sunshine Chairman: Peggy & Henry Vanlandingham, 4058 Cecil Ave. Memphis, TN 38108 901-454-0097 Advertising Chairman: Lou Pate 416 Ashley Lane, Brighton, TN 38011 [email protected] 901837-7211

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE—Dorothy (Jim) Bobo ..........thanks to all delegates and visitors who attended the September GMS&RDA monthly meeting. Demo dances are important because it lets the public know we are dancing and enjoying it. Our flyers are directed at our current dancers. We need more publicity to the general public. I actually had a couple come up to me and say - "We didn't know there were any square dancers in Memphis now." This tells me that we aren't getting enough publicity out to prospective dancers. I danced at the Delta Fair demo with about 30 dancers with Robert Townsend calling and we really enjoyed the demo. Some of our dancers even braved the midway at the Delta Fair. I also danced at the demo at the Davis Library in Southaven, again with Robert calling. We had about 12 dancers for this demo, so we got to take turns dancing. By the time this Caller is received by those getting it in print through the post office, the September 27 demos will be history. I hope we have good attendance at the dances because we have a better opportunity for the public to see us dance at these locations. If you haven't registered for the Mid-South Festival yet, please do so at once. Mike Phillips reports that the numbers are low at this time. We expect this to be a really nice festival with Tony Oxendine and Kay and Robert Kurzcewski. We hope to have some clubs have beginner dance classes starting this month and early October. Yvonne & JJ Johnson and Mary Ann Walker set up a nice display of dance clothes and information at the Davis Library in Southaven and Jim and I will have our display at the Germantown library this week. Most of our clubs have class flyers out. The GMS&RDA picnic will be Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Olive Branch City Park from 1:00 p.m. til 5:00 or until the last person leaves. Come and bring a side dish or dessert. See you there...............Dorothy Bobo

TN State Area I officers: VP. J J (Yvonne) Johnson 662-342-2714 [email protected] Senior delegate Dan (Glinda) Torvik 901-853-1317 [email protected] Junior delegate James (Tammy) Parks, [email protected] USSDUSA Single Square Dancers USA Arbell Thompson, President email: [email protected] website: www.ssdusa.org NATIONAL SQUARE DANCE CAMPERS ASSOCIATION P. O. BOX 628433 MIDDLETON, WI 53562-8433 http://www.nsdca.org/

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CLUB SPECIALS— Deadline for listing Specials is Saturday preceding GMS&RDA meeting Specials Coordinator: Mary Ann Walker, 662-429-9510 [email protected] September 28 t h GMS&RDA Picnic October 13 t h PHP Columbus Day Dance 15 t h SnS’s Anniversary Dance 21 st GMS&RDA MEETING 7:15 pm 24 t h MID-SOUTH FESTIVAL 24 th & 25 th B&B CLOSED 25 t h P&P CLOSED 29 t h SnS CLOSED 30 t h Top Spinners’ “Haunted Halloween” Costume Party November 6 t h Top Spinners’ Remembering Our Veteran’s Special DDD CLOSED 18 t h GMS&RDA MEETING 7:15 pm 26 t h SnS CLOSED 27 t h Top Spinners CLOSED

DDD CLOSED 28 t h B&B CLOSED 27 t h P&P Closed December 1 s t GMS&RDA Christmas and A&R dance 4 t h Top Spinners’ Jingle Bell Rock Christmas Dance DDD CLOSED 5 t h B&B’s Christmas Dance 10 t h SnS CLOSED 13 t h P&P Christmas Dance 16 t h GMS&RDA MEETING 7:15 pm 18 t h DDD’s Candy Cane Dance w/Goodies 24 t h SnS CLOSED 25 t h Top Spinners CLOSED DDD CLOSED 26 t h B&B CLOSED 31 st SnS’s New Year’s Eve Dance

ROUND DANCE CIRCLES — Gloria (Mac) McMullin Gordon and Mary Brower’s Merry-Go-Rounds class have been working on Someone Must Feel Like A Fool Tonight Phase 2, Lara’s Theme, Jacelyn’s Waltz and Spinning Wheel Waltz. Gordon’s club worked on Someone Must Feel Like A Fool Tonight Phase 3, Pink Panther Cha and La Vie En Rose. Gloria and Mac McMullin’s Southern Rounds have been working on Feed The Birds, New York, New York, Irish Washerwoman, Ob-La-De, Ob-La-Da and This Is Our Dance. The National Executive Committee (NEC) NEC Area Advisors Carl & Jean McCarver 662-890-2445—[email protected] Future National Square Dance Conventions 64th (2015) National Square Dance Convention Springfield, MA - June 2427, 2015 65th (2016) National Square Dance Convention Des Moines, IA - June 2225, 2016 66th (2017) National Square Dance Convention - Cincinnati, Ohio, June 21-24, 2017

We went to the square and round dance in Paris, TX and had a great time. Some of us went to eat at a great fish restaurant on Saturday. Several great round dances were taught including Crazy Cha. Southern Rounds will be closed on September 30. We will leave after my morning class and head to Mentor, OH for the wedding of Mac’s nephew on Saurdayt and start back home on Sunday.

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GMS&RDA Member Club News Club Reporters: Deadline for next club news is Saturday, October 18, 2014— Please limit your copy to 300 words. Send club news to: Jim Bobo, 9260 Laurel Hill South, Olive Branch, MS 38654—[email protected]

The DIXIE DUDES and DOLLS want to thank all of 11th. They all seemed to enjoy the squares, but you who came to our Anniversary Dance. We promised struggled a little on the line dances. All of them said good calling, good dancing, good food, and good they would be back the following week, so we will fellowship. Tony O was in good voice and fulfilled keep our fingers crossed. That same night, fifteen our promise on that. We certainly hope you found our dancers hopped on the scale for our first ever Biggest other promises true also. The DDD's celebrated Loser Challenge. Each contestant put $5 in the pot at another milestone in our history. We have been dancing the beginning of the competition. Unless they lose 3% at Mullins Methodist Church in the same hall for 40 of their body weight by the end of October, they will years. Yes, 40 years!! When other clubs moved to have to put another $5 in the pot. At the end of the Central Hall, we voted to stay at Mullins. It has been competition, 1st place wins 70%, 2nd place takes 20% and 3rd will walk a wonderful relationship. away with 10% of the Several months ago, we were Sunshine Chairman funds collected. The recognized at one of their club was closed on Peggy & Henry Vanlandingham Sunday services as one of September 18th for the their community programs. 4058 Cecil Ave. Memphis, TN 38108 901-454-0097 DDD's Anniversary Condolences: Can you image dancing at one Dance with Tony Mary Hensley in the death of her granddaughter facility for 40 years? Thanks Oxendine. They always Beckie Dixon in the death of her husband Mullins for your hospitality! throw a great party. At the present we are Betty Jo & Justin and Jim advertising for a new level & Gin Weaver returned from Henry Horton State Park one class to begin on September 25th. We need to teach some younger active individuals how much fun after a wonderful advanced weekend with Steve it is to square dance as well as it being good exercise Kopman, Darryl McMillian, and almost three squares and an excellent way to make new friends. So, if you from the Memphis area. The dancing was great, but know anyone who lives in our area, send them our the food and fellowship was even better. We are way. In October, we are blessed with five birthdays looking forward to the many demos at the end of and one anniversary. Happy Birthday to Ruby September including the Heritage Festival in Burchfield (10/6), Marvin Cato (10/13), Leo Hartweck Covington, TN on Sept 27th. Kathy Clifton always (10/19), Dee Burchfield (10/28), and Lavern Cato leads this demo and we are excited to be dancing on (10/16). An anniversary yellow rock to Lura Dell and the square again this year. Some of our usual crew is M. D. Moore (10/13). Thought for the month: Most out on a square dance cruise. We have missed Richard of life's misfortunes spring from our not knowing how & Alice and Jimmy & Phyllis but know they are having a good time on the 'Load the Boat Cruise' with Evan. to live harmoniously. —CL Looking ahead, our next special is our Halloween TOP SPINNERS was pleased to welcome five Dance on October 30th. That is also the night we beginners to our TN Dance Sampler on September announce the winner of the Biggest Loser Challenge.

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Birthdays for October include: Dan Torvik (2nd), Emily Glenn (6th), Ann Cole (16th), and Dan & Glinda Torvik's Anniversary on the 12th. Don't be a stranger; come on out and see us at the Log Cabin. —JR "and a fruit jar full of iced tea, on a long hot summer day" It has been a long summer with many club members traveling and many club members seeking help from cardiologist, endocrinologist, audiologist gastroenterologist, proctologist, radiologist, vein surgeons, podiatrist, dentist, etc., etc. —one of our members even checked into a local hospital for an extended stay— the SPURS 'n SADDLES welcome Fall with the prospects of having all of our dancers back at the Pickering. To begin we will celebrate with cake & ice cream (as we always do on the first Wednesday of each month) the October birthdays of Frank Adair (6 Oct), Tom Baranski (27-Oct), and Carolyn Parent (25-Oct)-happy birthday! On October 15, we will celebrate the clubs 40th Birthday with a party. Eddie will be calling and Gordon Brower cuing Rounds. Starts at 7:30 P.M at our regular hall, the Pickering Center. This is a "warm-up" for the MidSouth. We hope you make both events. —jeb

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The name is Kathy Clifton, not Ridley as printed in last month’s The CALLER —Who’s the proof reader for that rag anyway? — Ridley is my husband

40th Tennessee State Convention Kathy Clifton, fashion show model

Howdy y'all! The PISTOLS & PETTICOATS have finally gotten some new Grandparents, Bob & Mary Ann Moats are excited to announce the birth of their first grandchild, Mindy Grace, daughter of Brad & Michelle McCullough on August 20th. The club threw a surprise Grandparents party with everyone dressed in pink and the room filled with pink balloons! Square dancers are the most thoughtful people in the world. Jimmy and Phyllis Wallace are off again, traveling the Caribbean with several other area dancers and we look forward to their safe return. We are celebrating a couple of October birthdays, Rosalyn Johnson (11th) & Inez Poague (21st). Both are turning 39, again! If you haven't visited in a while we would love to see you. If you are looking for some good dancing Saturday night, come on out! We'll leave the light on for you! —bmam Editor’s note:We usually print the picture of the baby, but only a picture of the Grandparents was available at press time

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SECRETARY’S CORNER —Merrie Jo (Al) Poortvliet The GMS & RDA meeting was called to order September 16, 2014 at 7:15 by Dorothy Bobo, President. In attendance were 4 officers, 14 delegates from 9 clubs, 2 state delegates and 6 visitors. The August minutes were approved as printed in The Caller. The treasurer's report was approved. Committee reports: Mary Ann Walker (area demos and announcements) expressed delight in the turn out for the Delta Fair. Following are the next demos. Please choose as many as possible to attend. September 27th Saturday, at 11:30 Bartlett Festival, -Robert Townsend calling September 27th, Saturday, at 11:00 Heritage Day at Covington,--Justin Russell calling September 27th Saturday, at 2:30 Memphis Zoo, -Robert Townsend calling November 6th Germantown Senior Expo, Thursday,-time to be announced Peggy Vanlandingham (sunshine) mailed two sympathy cards. TN State Association report: JJ Johnson said the next meeting will be in conjunction with the Chattanooga Choo Choo dance the second week in October. Special Activities reports: Mary Ann Walker (V.P.) read the September and October events. Mary Ann Moats made one correction for the P&Ps: Their Wild, Wild West anniversary dance will be October 4th. Mike Phillips made the following announcements for the 52nd Mid-South Festival: This dance will honor veterans who will do the grand march. There will be only coffee and water available.

The hall will be decorated October 23rd, time to be announced. Sharon Sharrow reported $1200 in advertisements having been collected. This is more than past years. She has the brochure almost ready. Even if you do not plan to go, please support the Festival with a registration. Sidney Nelson made the following announcements for the 53rd Mid-South Festival: The caller and venue are already set If there are eight squares preregistered, there will be mainstream and plus. If not, only plus will be called. Those who register between this year's festival and December 1st will be put in a drawing for a free ticket. Yvonne Johnson said all was in place for the GMS picnic Sunday the 28th and trophies will be presented for the various activities. Mary Ann Walker reported that the Christmas dance is December 1st at Colonial Methodist Church's gym (church where B&B's dance). Old Business: The suggestions for changes to the By-Laws will be ready by the October meeting. If you have ideas of By-Law changes send them to Mary Ann Walker in writing. New Business: Club membership lists must be submitted to Dana Stine immediately so he can send the insurance information in by October 1st. There being no more new business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm. Merrie Jo Poortvliet, secretary

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MID-SOUTH AREA CLUB DANCE SCHEDULES Initials lndicate: (S) Squers (R) Choreographed ball room dancing (C/W) Country Western, [(S-R) indicates the club dances Square and Ball room.

MONDAY TOP SPINNERS (S-R-C/ Next Meeting of GMS&RDA 21 October, 2014 W) Eads Civic Center, MERRY-GO-ROUNDS (R) Germantown Regional History & Genealogy Center 12365 Washington Rd, Berclair Civic’Club, 743 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown Eads, TN. (Just 1/2 mile Novarese. Dancing 8:00-10:00 Dorothy (Jim) Bobo, President off of Hwy64, and only 8 p.m. Gordon & Mary Brower, All GMS&RDA members welcome. miles from Wolfchase lnstr., 901-682-8276. Richard Mall). Club dances 7:30 to (Alice) Dieckhaus, Pres901-8729:30 p.m. Caller Justin Russell, 901-604-5751 4678 [email protected] [email protected] R-C/W: Gin Weaver, 901-867PLEASANT HILL PROMENADERS (S) Graceland 0056. Christian Church, 2126 Stateline Rd. E. (between FRIDAY Tchulahoma and Getwell) Southaven, MS, Dancing 7:30 to BACHELORS ‘n BACHELORETTES (S-R) Colonial 9:30, Caller, Robert Townsend. R-C/W, Gloria (Tom) Park United Methodist Church, 5330 Park Ave. (corner McMullin, Rounds. Pres.Mary Ann Walker 901-628-4356 Park & Estate) club7:30 -9:30 p.m. Caller Robert (Rosalie) [email protected] Townsend, 867-8722, Rounds Grant Pinkston, 382-2792. TUESDAY Pres. Dana Stine, 901-795-3712, [email protected] BILL’S MONDAY NIGHTERS (S-advance level) 7:00SATURDAY 9:00 p.m. St Michael’s Catholic Church, 3867 Summer PISTOLS & PETTICOATS (S-R)Bartlett United Ave, Caller, Bill Terrell 901-683-4675. Pres. Michael Methodist Church, 5676Stage Rd, Bartlett, Caller Justin (Tricia) Deshazo, 901-624-5999 Russell, Cuer Grant Pinkston, Pres. Jimmy Wallace 731SOUTHERN ROUNDS (R-C/W) 2126 Stateline Rd. 676-3319 [email protected] (Graceland Christian Church) Southaven, MS. Class 6:00 UNAFFILIATED CLUBS Lines, 7:00 Club 8 :00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. R-C/W Tom and Gloria McMullin 662-429-1701. Pres. Mary Smith 901SUNDAY 683-7812 [email protected] T-SQUARES Plus and A's (S) Dance 1:30 - 4:00p.m., WEDNESDAY First Evangelical Church, 735 Ridge Lake Blvd. Caller Robert Townsend 901-634-8723 RIVER CITY WRANGLERS (C/W) Birdsong Subdivision Clubhouse at 7438 Overcreek Lane (off THURSDAY Summer Ave.) in Bartlett. Class & Club 7:00-9:30 p.m. COTTON PICKIN SQUARES (S) Class 7-8:30 p.m., Instructors Gin Weaver, 901-867-0326 Dance 7:00-9:00 p.m., Prescott Memorial Baptist Church, [email protected] 961 Getwell Rd (Just south of Park Ave) For information, SPURS ‘N SADDLES (S) The Pickering Ctr, 7771 Poplar phone Garry Prince 901-484-2489 Pike, Germantown, TN. Club dances 7:30-9:30 pm. INACTIVE CLUBS (Closed every 5 th Wednesday.) Caller, Eddie(Sally) REGAN’S RANCHANDS (S) Dorothy Bobo 662-890Ramsey, 901-683-0834. Cuer: Gordon(Mary) Brower, 3rd 5690 Wednesday. R-C/W Gloria (Tom) McMullin on other Celestials (R) Elaine Snowden, 870-732-5188 nights, Pres: Jim (Dorothy) Bobo, 662-890-5690 Dandy Promenaders (S-R) Henry & Peggy [email protected] Vanlandingham, 901-454-0097 THURSDAY Memphis Rainbow Rounds (R) Grant Pinkston, 901DIXIE DUDES & DOLLS (S-R) Mullins United 382-2792 Methodist Church. 4 N. Mendenhall at Walnut Grove. Rd., 901-854-7097. Club 8:00- 10:00 p.m. Caller, Bill (Margie) Terrell, R-C/W Gloria (Tom) McMullin. Pres.Paul & Cleo Long [email protected] 901-854-7097 RIVERBOAT CLOGGERS Singleton Community Center, Bartlettt, TN 38135. Class 7:00 p.m., Club 8:30 p.m. Marie (Jimmy) Lovelace lnstr. 901-377-8772.

OCTOBER SPECIALS: All clubs will be dancing in their regular hall and all start dancing at 7:30 pm 13 th Pleasant Hill Promenaders Columbus Day Dance

15 th Spurs ‘n Saddles’ 40 th Anniversary Dance 30 th Top Spinners’ “Haunted Halloween” Costume Party

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SEPTEMBER 27 Mississippi Square & Round Dance Association. North Council Dance, Lake Tiak-O-Kata, sqs. Mark Castracane, rds. Gloria (Tom) McMullin. For information Suzanne Smith 662-640-5481 [email protected] OCTOBER 24th & 25th52nd MID-SOUTH FESTIVAL, Memphis, TN, sqs. Tony Oxendine, rds. Kay & Robert Kurczewski. Mike Phillips, Chairman, 901-502-2101 Info: Mary Ann Walker 901-628-4356 [email protected] JANUARY 24 Estill Springers Snowflake Special sqs. Justin Russell, rds Bob & Rachel Boudrow, Info: Justin Russell, 901-604-5751 [email protected] FEBRUARY- 2015 6 & 7 37th Mardi GrasFestival & Ball, Woolmarket Community Center, 16320 Old Woolmarket Rd., Biloxi, MS. sqs. Hunter Keller (Billings, MT) rds. Terry& Tim Wilaby (Pensacola, FL) info:Bonnie Humphrey 228-860-7523 MARCH 27-28 62nd Alabama Jubileee. sqs. Andy Petrere, rds. Terri Wilaby Info: Elaine Wheeler 205-629-3901