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