Mar. 14 Irish Dance with Potato Bar

On March 5 the Single Trees board met to install our new officers for 2025-26.  Here is a photo taken after installation.  We look forward to the new year and new leadership from brand new officers and some returning ones.

 Our new board members:  Linda Neuschwander, Larry Reetz, Chris Brown, Connie Seamans, Roger Tendick, Margaret McVey, Chris Vanderlinde, Betty Aukerman

 

 On March 14 Single Trees held our annual Irish themed dance with a sit down potato bar for guests and members.  It was held from 8 to 8:30 and seemed to be enjoyed by many.

 

Darrell Kalmbach with his wife Erin was there to call for us and Sandy Harris cued.   Darrell always calls a great dance and Erin fills in as necessary in the squares.  We always enjoy having them with us.  Sandy cued some good rounds for us as well.

 

Here are some photos taken during the break.

 Our newly installed president Connie Seamans with her husband Paul Gates

 

 Our new vice president at the potato bar

 Some members enjoying the break.

 

Our newly installed treasurer Larry Reetz celebrated his 3rd retirement with us.
 

Our next dance will be our Welcome to Spring Dance on March 28 with K.C. Curtis calling and Christina Corelli cueing.

Feb. 28 Dance

Friday night Feb. 28 we had such a fun dance with Mark Wheeler calling and Christina Corelli cueing.  We had 3 squares on the floor on and off all evening.  There were newer dancers from our area as well as from the clubs to the north of us.  Many new faces were out as well.

 

Mid-way through our president Melba Walker presented some gifts to a number of members who had shown their loyalty to the club in various ways--some have helped in the kitchen dance after dance (Margaret and Roger); some have devoted themselves to committee work and functions, keeping our bulletin board up-to-date as well as our albums, (our Historian, Vonda Clayton); sending out birthday and get well cards as well as sympathy cards (our Sunshine lady, Betty Aukerman); floor cleaning detail (Ross Isobel).  Melba will be due a get well card herself after she has surgery on her shoulder in a few weeks.

 

 We also held our annual election to bring in a new board of officers.   Thank you to all who ran for office and to all those who have helped out over the years and are now stepping down.  Our new president will be Connie Seamans with Linda Neuschwander as Vice President.  They will be installed into their respective offices at our March 5 board meeting this Wednesday.  We also have two people serving on the board for the first time:  Chris Brown will be our secretary and Renee VanDole will be our Hall Delegate. to the ESDC.

 

Here are some photos taken by me of various squares on the floor having a great time.

 

 

Here is a photo of our new President Connie Seamans with her husband Paul Gates chatting with our new Treasurer Larry Reetz and our new Vice President Linda Neuschwander.

 

Our next dance will be March 14 with Darrell Kalmbach calling and Sandy Harris cueing.  The theme will be Irish with a potato bar for everyone to enjoy.  We love Darrell's calling.   Be sure to come join us for a really fun night of dancing.  Wear your green!

 

My thanks to Mike Baker for providing the photo of the gift recipients.

 

Gaynor Hintz

Club Reporter/Blogger