On March 24 we had our fourth Friday dance with Mark Wheeler calling and Jackie Gale cueing.  Jackie Gale's husband Bill was on hand to help man the door for our treasurer Joy Pitts so she could dance and also to squire some of the ladies on the round dance floor.  We had a nice turnout considering our sister club, the Whirl-A-Ways, was at the coast for their spring campout.  We had two squares for plus and three for mainstream.  There were some newly graduated dancers in attendance so Mark did a lot of repetition so that they could do the calls better.  Jackie had a full round dance floor as some of our guys who love to round dance were in attendance.  A good time was had by one and all.

 

We held our annual election of officers last night and have a new president, Joy Pits.  Her sister Melba will be vice president and help her along the way.  Not only will she be president but she  will also continue to be treasurer.  Both are big jobs and demand a lot of time and energy.  Thank you , Joy, for stepping forward to keep our club running.

We're looking forward to our April 22 dance but at this point we do not know who will be calling this dance.  Jim Hattrick remains in rehab and even when released to go home it will take quite a long time to recuperate according to his wife Judy.  We continue to send good thoughts his way.

In May on the second Saturday of the month we will combine with our sister club, the Whirl-A-Ways, to hold our annual Mexican Fiesta dance with Mike Kious calling and Christina Corelli cueing.  This is always a fun dance as we have a sit down break with a taco bar and many wear their most colorful shirts and dresses.  Please come join us!

Last night March 11 a group of Single Trees went north to the Polk County fairgrounds to pay our respects of o one of our fabulous guest callers over the years, George Hermann.  It was also the IWW's 63rd Birthday dance and they were  also saying farewell to their cuer Molly Fairly who will be staying come to care for the baby she is expecting in June.   It was a joyous occasion despite the fact that we will no longer see George calling anywhere.  There were so many IWW members there all in there black and white outfits and also 92 visitors came from all over to fill up the squares.  They opened at 7PM with a plus tip with seven squares on the floor.  Eventually they had 12 squares on the floor for mainstream.  It was bumper to bumper at times.  So much fun.  It was just like the old days.  It was great fun seeing dancers one only gets to see at Mid-Winter or perhaps Summer Festival.  While our visitation group was small compared to the old days we all had a blast.

IWW members grouped before George, Mollie and Chuck Ivy

Part of Single T|rees visitation group

Christina Corelli (back) and Zola Jonesin a square

Sharon Hahn and Paul Cunningham listening to announcements

Renee in a square; Michael Burt to the side

George Hermann calling

Some youngsters were on the floor

Annie from Salem Swingin' Stars

Newlyweds Christine and Jake
 

Annie from the Salem Swing' Stars, former member of Cast A shadows

Lana Smith and Harry Sorenson from our area joined in on the fun
Lana and Harry in a square  Below Christine Beneda, Rich Sousa in a square