Just Released: TAWS Annual Report
August 14, 2008
National Coordinators’ Annual Report
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to this the inaugural AGM of Travelling Australia With Squaredancers, otherwise referred to as TAWS.
Today we celebrate one year since the official formation of TAWS, at the 48th National Convention In Adelaide. At this point I wish to pay tribute to the late Don Gillespie, ( our original National Coordinator ), who tragically drowned whilst snorkelling at Bowen, in Northern Queensland, on 23rd August 2007. With the loss of Don, the role of National Coordinator became a Joint effort between Chris/Mal Parrington, and Sandra/Leighton Bloomfield. Mal has assumed most of the administrative responsibility for TAWS due to Sandra and Leighton’s commitments as Co-conveners of this the 49th National Convention .
MEMBERSHIP
From a group of 10 or so enthusiasts prior to our official formation in June 2007 we now boast 134 email addresses on our register of members. This figure equates to some 280 members including a few who do not have email facilities but rely on others to pass information on. We do urge members to pass on TAWS information at their clubs, viz hard copies to friends and/or displaying information on club notice boards.
At the time of launch we did not have representation in West Australia, despite efforts to notify dancers in that state. However subsequently we gained the services of Margaret & Colin Brown, who have worked tirelessly to spread the word on TAWS throughout WA. Thanks to their efforts we now have a number of members from WA, some of whom have attended the highly successful TAWS Casino Hoedown, ( an official part of the Casino Beef Week), which ran from 27May – 03 June 2008
TAWS DIARY OF EVENTS
Optimum effort is afforded in the preparation and distribution of this document for members. The aim is to provide a single document from which members have a snapshot of special square dance events programmed throughout the Nation. This document can only be as good as the information provided to us. We acknowledge the following sources of data for the Diary: Victorian Square Dance Association; South Australian Square Dance Society; Northern N.S.W. Square Dance Association; the South Pacific Review
Square Dance Society of Queensland; Margaret & Colin Brown and a number of clubs. We trust that the Diary of Events fulfils our aims and would welcome suggestions for improvement.
WEBSITES
TAWS information is posted on a number of websites namely:
www.squaredancemagazine.com.au
www.squaredance-victoria.com
You will also find TAWS links on a number of Club websites. We acknowledge the efforts of the respective Webmasters for listing TAWS information.
TAWS LOGO
A TAWS Logo has been adopted and appears on our official letterhead, which most people would have seen in recent email information, it also appears on the websites and is now appearing on merchandise.
MERCHANDISE
A limited range of merchandise has recently become available for members to purchase. The range thus far is limited to clothing embroidered with the TAWS Logo as follows:
a. baseball style caps available in Navy Blue, or Black @ $12.00 each,
b. Ladies V Neck T shirts, in a range of colours @ $15.00 plus $3.00 postage
c. Ladies Polo Shirts in a range of colours @ $25.00 plus $3.00 postage
d. Men’s polo shirts in a range of colours @ $25.00 plus $3.00 postage
Sales of merchandise will be a gradual process because members need to try on samples for correct sizing, and colour selection prior to ordering. Mal Parrington has samples available along with Order forms. Call in to the TAWS stall at the National to see and/or order the merchandise. At the time of writing, investigation is under way for the possible manufacture and supply of a TAWS Banner for official functions, and flags for purchase by members. Other items such as car stickers are being considered.
FUNCTIONS
Two official TAWS functions were organised during the reporting period namely:
a. the TAWS Casino Hoedown 26May08 – 03Jun08, and
b. the TAWS Post National Fun & Dance Weekend at Buderim13-15Jun08.
The Casino Hoedown was convened in cooperation with the following organisations:
a. CMCA Casino Village,
b. Casino Beef Week committee, and
c. Willi Whirlers Square Dance Club.
We are also indebted to Wilma Flannery for her support, and cooperation in the organising and coordinating of the people and activities associated with this most successful event.
We also acknowledge the support and cooperation of Nev & Bev McLachlan for the organisation of the Post National Fun & Dance Weekend which is sure to be a memorable event. This event is significant insomuch that it is effectively the birthplace of TAWS. It is pleasing to note that both the above functions have, and are being attended by members from all States of Australia. A separate report will be prepared for the above functions
SUMMARY
From a National Cordinator viewpoint our first year of operation is considered to be one of success, despite some early set backs. Notwithstanding we recognise that there is always room for improvement and we look to you the Members for ideas and continuing support. Meanwhile have fun while dancing and travelling.
Report compiled by:
Mal Parrington
For and on behalf,
Chris/Mal Parrington & Sandra/Leighton Bloomfield
TAWS Joint National Coordinators
TAWS AGM BRISBANE 2008
August 10, 2008
MINUTES OF THE TAWS ANNUAL MEETING HELD ON
FRIDAY, 6 JUNE 2008, SLEEMAN SPORTS COMPLEX, CHANDLER
Mal Parrington opened the meeting at 2.00pm and welcomed all in attendance and introduced the National Co-ordinators.
Present: There were 65 attendees at this the 1st Annual meeting of Travelling Australia with Squaredancers, (TAWS).
Apologies: Mary Slaats, Chris Parrington, Mal & Lyn Walker, Ron & Faye Dalzell, Frank Bennett, Fred Mackinney, Gil Talbot, Colin & Margaret Brown, Tony Alessi.
1. Minutes from Inaugural Meeting - Adelaide
The minutes were read out and they were moved by NSW and seconded by Vic that they were a true record. All in favour. Carried.
2. Article in the South Pacific Square Dance Review
A half-page article was inserted into the South Pacific Square Dance Review listing the National Co-ordinators’ names and how to contact them.
3. National Co-ordinators Report
On behalf of the National Co-ordinators, Mal Parrington read out the Annual report, ( to be distributed separately to members), and requested that, when we are speaking about TAWS, we should initially use the full name.
4. Merchandise
The merchandise available for purchase is : – caps, polo shirts, tee shirts,& jackets. To raise money for a banner and related items, a raffle was run and Mal thanked Ann Johnson and Allan Tuckfield for their effort in conducting the raffle. (the raffle raised $184.00 for TAWS).
Mal thanked the Australian Advanced Square Dance Association for the donation of $150.00 towards the purchase of a banner. Bumper stickers were suggested, but it was thought that a caravan sticker would be more appropriate rather than a bumper sticker. Sandra Bloomfield and Joe Slaats offered to obtain prices for the production of stickers. Action Qld. Rep and Joe Slaats
5. Casino Hoedown/Beef Week Festival
Mal Parrington is preparing a report of this event which he will circulate to all members. Wilma Flannery was acknowledged for her efforts with this event.
6. Post National Fun & Dance Weekend
7. This TAWS event has been organized at Buderim for the weekend following the National Convention, and Mal acknowledged Nev and Bev McLachlan for their efforts with that weekend.
8. Election of Officers
John Cornell moved that we retain the National Co-ordinators of Mal and Chris Parrington and Leighton and Sandra Bloomfield. This was seconded by Joe Slaats. All in favour. Carried.
The State Representatives elected are –
Western Australia Colin & Margaret Brown
Victoria James Fellows
Tasmania John & Pam Cornell
New South Wales Wilma Flannery
Australian Capital Territory Craig & Marilyn Gardner
Queensland Leighton & Sandra Bloomfield
South Australia Mal & Chris Parrington
All were in favour of the new Representatives. Carried.
9. General Business
Miniature Banners
It was moved by John Cornell and seconded by Russell Mole that we source quotes for miniature banners. The production of these banners will depend on funding. Action Mal Parrington and Joe Slaats seek quotes
Mal reiterated that TAWS is a common interest group and we do not want to collect monies as that will necessitate having a treasurer and a committee. This would remove the fun and simplicity of the activity
Russell Mole suggested that we talk to Bruce Laurenson in Brisbane regarding the banner. Action: Qld. Rep’
John Cornell reiterated that we need banners to display at events.
Mal told the group that he had produced a cardboard mock-up banner for TAWS.
Other Merchandise
Other items that were suggested were – stubby coolers, spare wheel covers, flags for caravans and motor homes, stickers for caravans and motor homes, badges.
Barry Russel moved that we investigate the possibility of producing a badge. This was seconded by John Hannaford. Discussion then took place about how payment for the badges could be made. We will look into obtaining a price for a badge. All were in favour of having a badge. Carried. Action: Qld. Rep
Future Events
Mal asked for any ideas for future events. The following were suggested –
- Octoberfest in the Barossa Action SA Rep
- Kelly Country Action Vic. Rep
- Batemans Bay Action NSW Rep
- John Cornell suggested that anyone who is driving to Tasmania, a TAWS event could be arranged Action Tas. Rep
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- Ceduna was suggested – on the way to Perth Action TBA
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- If there is anything happening in your state, let the National Co-ordinators know. – Wilma Flannery stated how good the TAWS Casino Hoedown was for square dancing and the betterment of square dancing
- We could have a dance anywhere and hand out leaflets – take tapes/CDs with us and have a dance. Breakfast or a barbecue could be included.
- Tag-along groups could get together.
- Individuals should contact the State Representatives when a function is happening in their State.
- Mal stated that the State Representatives need to be very proactive.
The Road Ahead
At this stage, no one has expressed any dissatisfaction with our current progress, or organization.
Other General Business
- For those members who do not have email, please send a stamped addressed envelope to your State Representative. A point was brought up for the State Representative to obtain permission have access to emails of TAWS members in their State. No objections were received.
- The Aims and Objectives and the TAWS Administrative Guidelines should be sent to all members.
- The National Co-ordinators role is to provide the State Representatives with anything that is to be sent out and the State Representatives should then send this to their members. State Representatives must understand the privacy of members’ emails.
The raffle was drawn and the winners were –
1st Prize – Ron Trenorden and Joan Wratt
2nd Prize – Ann Nasmith.
Closing
Sandra Bloomfield gave a vote of thanks to Mal Parrington for chairing the meeting, and Mal thanked Leighton and Sandra Bloomfield for their support.
Meeting closed at 3.50pm.
TAWS CASINO HOEDOWN A SUCCESS
August 10, 2008
TAWS CASINO HOEDOWN 27 May 03 Jun 2008
This event was convened at Casino, in Northern N.S.W. and was an official part of the Casino Beef Week Festival. Our co-hosts for this event were CMCA Casino Village Ltd., and Casino Willi Whirlers Square Dance Club
Program At A Glance
27 May Meet n Greet evening
28 May BBQ Dinner/Dance
29 May Beef Week Gala Opening Dinner /Show
30 May Summerland Larrikins Alstonville
31 May Square Dance Demo –Street Parade
31 May TAWS Dinner Dance
Introduction
25 caravans/motorhomes, (i.e. 50 TAWS members), assembled at the CMCA Casino Village for the TAWS Casino Hoedown/Beef Week Festival .How pleasing it was to have every state in Australia represented at this, the first official TAWS event.
Whilst we encountered some inclement weather during the week it did not dampen the enthusiasm of our members and we can report the event as a resounding success.
Meet n Greet
This was an informal event convened in the village “Clubhouse” and comprised nibbles, light dinner, tea/coffee (catered by the village caterers) and BYO drinks. This was essentially a get to know each other evening, with many tales both true and perhaps not so true being exchanged, but importantly meeting new people all with the common goal of having fun while square dancing.
Welcome speeches were given by Wilma Flannery (a long time resident of Casino) and of course our co-host for the week and Mal Parrington, the attending TAWS National Co-ordinator and event organiser.
The evening concluded with a couple of brackets of square dancing presented by Wilma.
BBQ/Dinner Dance (Casual attire)
At 6.00pm approximately 60 dancers attended a BYO drinks at the Village camp kitchen and thoroughly enjoyed the pleasant rustic surrounds and company of each other.
The BBQ was followed at 8.00pm by the Casino Willi Whirlers Square Dance club dance night, which was re located to the “Village Clubhouse” for the one night only. This proved to be a very enjoyable night, again conducted by Wilma with guest calls from Carol, (Casino Willi Whirlers) and Paula, (Activ-Ates SDC, Victoria).
Beef Week Gala Opening Dinner/Show
On the evening of 29 May, 42 square dancers from TAWS, Casino and Alstonville attended the Beef Week Gala Opening Dinner and Show at the Casino RSM Club. TAWS members were formally welcomed by the Chairman of the Beef Week Committee in his opening speech. A most scrumptious meal was enjoyed by all followed by a dinner show with the 2008 Golden Guitar recipients, The McClymonts.
Summerland Larrikins
This evening, 39TAWS members travelled by coach from Casino Village to Alstonville (45kms) to attend the Summerland Larrikins club dance. This was a wonderful night and it was followed by one heck of a supper catered as only these country people know how; needless to say most diets went out the door. A great night was had by all and the hospitality of the local folks was superb.
Square Dance Demonstration/ Street Parade
Well Saturday commenced with a free monster breakfast, compliments of the Beef Week Festival. This reinforced the fact that Casino is known as the Veal Capital of Australia, and indeed, that it is.
From 10.30am to midday was a square dance demonstration on an outdoor stage in the main street of Casino. Unfortunately due to inclement weather this event was forced indoors at the Casino RSM club.
The afternoon saw Mother Nature shine upon us all and many dancers and some vehicles joined in the street parade under the Willi Whirlers and Nthn NSW Square Dance Association and TAWS Banners.
TAWS Dinner Dance
Some 60 TAWS, Willi Whirlers and Summerland Larrikins members attended the TAWS Dinner Dance at the Casino Village Clubhouse.
We were treated to pre dinner nibbles and a 2 course dinner which was enjoyed by all. During the dinner Wilma and Mal welcomed all and had a few words to say about the event.
From 8.00pm, Wilma provided us all with a great night of square dancing at both Plus and Mainstream levels. The emphasis was on fun; and indeed, fun was had by all.
This evening was the conclusion of the official dance program for the Festival.
01 – 03 June 2008
The above period saw some folks attend more of the Beef Week events including markets, Clydesdale working horse show, Bush Poets competition final and everyone’s favourite vet Dr. Harry.
Also during this period folks packed up to move on to Brisbane and other locations.
Closure
This event can only be described as a resounding success and in closing, one must express sincere gratitude for the untiring effort provided by Wilma Flannery in liaising with the CMCA Casino Village and Casino Beef Week authorities on our behalf.
On behalf of TAWS I also express thanks to all the dancers who attended this event
This report prepared and distributed by Mal Parrington (Event Organiser)
Armidale Spring Square Dance Festival 2008
July 16, 2008
OCTOBER 17, 18, 19 2008
SQUARES MIKE DAVEY STEVE TURNER
ROUNDS MARILYN LAMBDEN
CLOGGING SUELLEN GUEST
The Armidale Eights invite you to their 32nd spring festival for another exciting experience of dancing, fun and friendship.
There will be squares, rounds and clogging. Friday night and Saturday afternoon and evening dancing is at the University. First class facilities ensure a great atmosphere for dancing. Sound is excellent and the floor is beaut. And, of course, we have outstanding leaders. Supper is provided on both nights.
On Sunday morning we move to a local woolshed for more dancing and a BBQ lunch. This will be followed, at the woolshed, by a time for socializing & where we discover the musical talents of dancers, callers and cuers. Afternoon tea is provided.
We have made two changes to our weekend. Because of the increasing cost of the marquee we will not be having the Sunday wind down in the evening but will have it at the woolshed following the BBQ lunch. Following problems at the University Bistro there will not be a Saturday evening meal there.
The leaders will be Steve Turner and Mike Davey. This is our 32nd festival and we expect about 300 dancers will attend.
There is an entry we had in the Review that gives an overview of the program. There was also a registration form in the June Review or dancers can get one from our web page www.armidaleeights.net or from me
972 Rockvale Rd Armidale 2350 or 02 6775 1707
There are two good van parks in Armidale
Pembroke 02 6772 6470
Highlander 02 6772 4768
They are about 10 mins from the dance venue; nothing is very far from anywhere in Armidale.
Armidale is usually colourful in spring and there are quite a lot places of interest for tourists in Armidale and surrounding areas. The Visitors Information Centre 1800 627 736 www.armidaletourism.com
We hope some TAWS members can come along and enjoy the weekend.
David Williams
President
Armidale Eights Square Dance Club
Steve Turner To Call at Woolgoolga
July 13, 2008
Steve Turner (squares) and Corinne Brodshaw (rounds) will call at the 2006 Gala Weekend Festival in Woolgoolga 23rd - 24th August 2008. Take a look at this flyer (click on image) to register:
TAWS Inaugural AGM
June 16, 2008
I attended the Travel Australia With Square Dancers (TAWS) inaugural annual general meeting on 6th June 2008 at the Australian National Square Dance Convention; Brisbane.
I counted 57 attendees (with many apologies). This is encouraging, considering the inaugural meeting held at the SA National Square Dance Convention in June 2007 had 29 attendees. Mal Harrington, the associations currently sends emails to approximately 300 TAWS members.
Many TAWS members danced at the TAWS Casino hoedown in NSW prior to attending the 49th National in Brisbane then moved on to Budrim (the birthplace of TAWS) on Tuesday 10th June, to spend some time on maintenance tasks at the dance hall there, prior to a further weekend of squared dancing on 13th -15th June.
The Objective of T.A.W.S. is to provide an opportunity for, and to encourage those interested in, both modern square dancing and travelling to combine these two activities for mutual enjoyment. RV’ers meet according to events listed on the TAWS calendar and have a wow of a time. To find out more email Mal & Chris Parrington at malnchris@bigpond.com
TAWS Square Dance Events for March-April 2008
March 30, 2008
29 March 2008 NSW
NSWSDS, Padstow RSL, AGM 3.00pm, Dance 7.30-11.00 pm
NSW Square Dance Society AGM
& 5th Saturday Dance
Rosslyn Burrrett
Robyn Craine
04-06 April 2008 SA
Wild Frontier/Kanella Squares
Lake Bonney Caravan Park (FPA)
Ph: (08) 8588 2234/Free: 1800 034 828
E: lakebonney@bestonparks.com.au
Annual Weekend Jenny Battersby
(08) 8264 39054 or
12 April 2008 Vic
Kelly Country SquareDance Club
10 Mile Ck Rd, Glenrowan
Back to the Shed Dance
Featuring Peter Humphries
Robyn Hodder
03 5722 4449
13 April 2008 NSW
Cloverleaf Dancers
Tamworth
Kootingal Pumpkin Festival
Max Hall
28 Panorama Rd Tamworth 2340
02 67658499
19-20 April 2008 NSW
Glen Squares
Glen Innes
27th Birthday Party – (Afternoon & Night/Sun Morning)
Barry Knight (Leader)
193 Lambeth Street, Glen Innes, NSW, 2372
6732 1735
25-26 April 2008 Qld
Cane Country Square Dance Club
Bundaberg
Cane Country Silver Anniversary W/E
Shirley Kelly
07 4159 2308
01 May 2008 NSW
Coffs Harbour Squares
Coffs Harbour Squares Birthday
Lionel Herring (Leader)
92 Thompsons Road, Coffs Harbour 2450
02 6652 4837 0423117413
TAWS 2008 Calendar
December 9, 2007
9-Feb-08 NSW. Saintly Devil Dancers
Mt. Valley, Boorolong Rd, Armidale, 2350
Saintly Devil Dancers Birthday Party
(Afternoon & Night)
Margaret Betts (Caller) 02 6775 1118
wbetts@dodo.com.au
9-Feb-08 Qld Logan City Square Dancers Inc.
161A Magnesium Drive, Crestmead
4th Anniversary Dance
Caller: Chris Froggett Jane Rayner 07 3299 7717
11-13 Jan -08 WA Augusta Square Dance Club
Margaret River Cultural Centre Hall,
Wallcliffe Rd, Margaret River
Birthday Weekend Country Dance
Brendan Jordan (caller) Contact 08 9758 0034
Recommend as TAWS activity
(very popular country weekend - usually big attendance numbers)
11-Feb-08 WA Riverside
Queens Park Recreation Centre Hall
Centre, Rd Queens Park
Chinese New Year Dance
Trish Holloway (caller) Contact 08 9451 1238
23-24Feb-08 NSW North Haven Plus Weekend
8 Kato Close, Kanwal 2259
Contact 02 4392 0336
bah@idl.net.au
1-Mar-08 NSW Woopi Twirlers
Square Dance Club Inc
Arrawarra
Woopi Twirlers 17th Birthday Party with David Todd
(Afternoon & Night
Wendy Fraser (Leader) 02 6649 2544
kenwenf3@bigpond.net.au
7-10 Ma-08 Vic Clairvaux Hall,
Reynolds Rd., Belmont, Geelong
39th Victorian Square Dance Convention
Website www.squaredance-victoria.com
8-9 Mar-08 NSW Summerland Larrikins
Alstonville
Summerland Larrikins 16th Birthday Party (weekend)
Wilma Flannery (Caller)
7 Winston St, Casino 2470 02 6662 6647
wilmaflan@bigpond.com
21-23 Mar-08 WA Square Dance Society
Flax Mill & Town Hall
Boyup Brook
Easter Weekend Country Dance
Phil Paddon 08 9247 4645
Recommend as TAWS activity
(very popular country Easter dance - usually big attendance numbers)
21-23 Mar-09 WA Geraldton Friendly Squares
Queen Elizabeth II Centre
Durlacher St, Geraldton 25th Birthday Country Dance
David Gibson (caller)
Contact 08 9938 2180
1st Time run after a break of approx 5 years
(worth considering if in the area)
21-24 Mar-08 Vic Speewa, Via Swan Hill
Featuring Peter Humphries
Speewa Easter Dance
Des Devereux 03 5037 6307
29-Mar-08 NSW Ballina Waves Square Dance Club
Ballina Waves Birthday
53 Invercauld Road, Goonellabah 2480
Contact 02 6624 1885
lemons@nor.com.au
29-Mar-08 NSW-SDS, Padstow RSL, AGM
3.00pm, Dance 7.30-11.00 pm
NSW Square Dance Society AGM & 5th Saturday Dance
Rosslyn Burrrett ronroslyn@tadaust.org.au
Robyn Craine robynanddon@e-access.com.au
Des Devereux 03 5037 6307
4-6 Apr-08 SA Wild Frontier/Kanella Squares
Lake Bonney Caravan Park (FPA)
Ph: (08) 8588 2234/Free: 1800 034 828
E: lakebonney@bestonparks.com.au
Annual Weekend
Contact Jenny Battersby (08) 8264 39054 or
jennyandgerry@bigpond.com
13-Apr-08 NSW Cloverleaf Dancers Tamworth
Kootingal Pumpkin Festival
Max Hall
28 Panorama Rd Tamworth 2340 02 67658499
tamscreen@hotmail.com
Features: Cloverleaf Dancers Demonstration
19-20 Ap-08 NSW Glen Square - Glen Innes
27th Birthday Party - (Afternoon & Night/Sun Morning)
Barry Knight (Leader)
193 Lambeth Street, Glen Innes, NSW, 2372 6732 1735
barrykni@bigpond.com
1-May-08 NSW Coffs Harbour Squares
Coffs Harbour Squares Birthday
92 Thompsons Road, Coffs Harbour 2450
Contact 02 6652 4837 0423117413
02-06 May-08 Qld Malanda
30th North Queensland Square & Round Dance
www.30th-nqsd-convention.org.au
Nev & Bev McLachlan
David Smith bookings 07 4096 6557
17-May-08 WA Northern Stars
Wembley Community Centre Hall,
40 Alexander St, Wembley
10th Birthday Dance
Richard Muir (caller)
Contact 08 9349 6243
26-31 May-08 NSW TAWS
CMCA Casino Village
Casino Willi-Whirlers Casino Beef Week
Contacts Mal Parrington malnchris@bigpond.com
Wilma Flannery wilmaflan@bigpond.com
Dance aspects of this event are a co-operative venture
with your co hosts. More details from above in early 2008
05-09 Jun-08 Qld 49th Australian National Convention
The Sleeman Complex
Cnr Old Cleveland Rd &Tilley Rd,
Chandler, Brisbane
L & S Bloomfield, Sec C Mackinney (07) 3343 3393
13-15 Jun-08 Qld Buderim Square Dance Centre
Dixon Road, Buderim
TAWS Post National Fun & Dance Weekend
M & C Parrington - malnchris@bigpond.com
L & S Bloomfield - smbloomfied1@optushome.com.au
This is a TAWS initiated event in co-operation with the
Sunshine Coast Square Dance Centre.
More details from above in early 2008
28-29 Jun-08 NSW Casino Willi-Whirlers
Casino Willi-Whirlers 25th Birthday Party - (Weekend)
7 Winston Street,Casino 2470
Contact 02 6662 6647
wilmaflan@bigpond.com
12-Jul-08 NSW Nambucca Valley Squares
Nambucca Valley Squares Birthday Party
16 Oak Street, Dorrigo, 2453
Contact 02 6657 1446
alpuzas@yahoo.com.au
25-27 Jul-08 Qld Mackay Square Dancers PCYC,
Norris Road Nth Mackay
Martin Klibbe Memorial Dance,
USA callers Jerry Storey, Tony Oxendine
Contacts Alana 0438 113447
Dawn (07) 4959 7350
Andergrove Van Park 1800 424 922 andvanpk@mackay.net.au
25-27 Jul-08 NSW Manning Promenaders
Manning Promenaders 21st Birthday - Weekend
859 Ocean Drive, Bonny Hills, 2445
Contact 02 6585 5364
donandfran@ozemail.com.au
30-Jul-08 NSW Armidale Eights
Armidale Eights - Christmas in July
972 Rockvale Road, Armidale 2350
Contct 02 6775 1707
dwilliam@northnet.com.au
10-Aug-08 WA Callers Association Annual Callers Ball
Contact 608 9359 1099
Recommend as TAWS activity
(usually in a near Perth location)
22-24 Aug=08 NSW Nthn NSW Square Dance Assoc.
Woolgoolga Gala Weekend with Steve Turner.
7 Winston Street,Casino 2470
Contact 02 6662 6647
wilmaflan@bigpond.com
29-31 Aug-08 SA. Square Dance Society
34th S.A. State Convention
Venue TBA
Andrew Duck (Convener) 0416 856 482
05-07 Sep-08 NSW Port Macquarie
30th NSW State Convention
Monika Thompson 0407 941 429
mmjt@ozemail.com.au
Melaleuca Caravan Park 1800 883 498
03-05 Oct-08 NSW Hunter Valley Square Dance Society,
Newcastle
Hunter Valley Square Dance Festival,
featuring Mike Davey
Violet Kerswell, 02 4950 1128
Debbie Kinsela write2deb@hotmail.com
16-Oct-08 NSW Saintly Devils Square Dance Club, Armidale S
aintly Devils Trail In Dance.
Featuring Brian Hotchkies
Margaret Betts (Caller) 02 6775 1118
wbetts@dodo.com.au
17-19 Oct-08 NSW Armidale Eights
Armidale Eights Festival - (Weekend)
David Williams (President) dwilliam@northnet.com.au
972 Rockvale Road, Armidale 2350
29-Oct-08 NSW Manning Promenaders
Manning Promenaders - Halloween Dance
859 Ocean Drive, Bonny Hills, 2445
Contact 02 6585 5364
donandfran@ozemail.com.au
01-03 Nov-08 SA Pine City Twirlers, Mt Gambier
Pine City Twirlers 25th Birthday
Ginni & Reg Steele 08 8725 6768
15-16 Nov-08 NSW Urunga Golf Club
Urunga Dip ‘n’ Dive weekend
Feature Caller, Brian Hotchkies
Brian Hotchkies (Caller) 02 4392 0336
8 Kato Close, Kanwal 2259 bah@idl.net.au
If Brian not available, contact either
Don Elligott,or Wilma Flannery
29-Nov-08 NSW Square Dance Society
Venue TBA
NSW Square Dance Society Christmas Party
Rosslyn Burrrett ronroslyn@tadaust.org.au
Robyn Craine robynanddon@e-access.com.au
9-Dec-08 NSW Coffs Harbour Square Dancers
Coffs Harbour Square Dancers Christmas Party
92 Thompsons Road, Coffs Harbour 2450
Contact 02 6652 4837
0423117413
10-Dec-08 NSW Manning Promenaders
Manning Promenaders Christmas Party
859 Ocean Drive, Bonny Hills, 2445
Contact 02 6585 5364
donandfran@ozemail.com.au
11-Dec-08 NSW Woopi Twirlers
Woopi Twirlers Christmas Break-up
52/104-134 Eggins Drive, Arrawarra, 2456)
Contact02 6649 2544
kenwenf3@bigpond.net.au
31-Dec-08 NSW Saintly Devil Dancers
Saintly Devil Dancers New Year Party
Mt. Valley, Boorolong Rd, Armidale, 2350
Contact 02 6775 1118
wbetts@dodo.com.au
31-Dec-08 NSW Brian Hotchkies New Years Eve Cabaret Party
Gosford
8 Kato Close, Kanwal 2259
Contact 02 4392 0336
bah@idl.net.au
31-Dec-08 SA Wild Frontier New Years Eve Dance Party
Kensington Pk Uniting Church Hall,
Kensington Rd, Leabrook
Jeff Seidel 08 8263 5023
2009
04-08 Jun-09 WA Square Dance Society
Loftus Centre,
Loftus St, Leederville
50th National Square Dance Convention
Richard Muir (convener)
Contact08 08 9474 5485
(Near Perth location, large venue good parking)
Travelling Australia with Square Dancers
December 1, 2007
T.A.W.S.
(TRAVELLING AUSTRALIA WITH SQUAREDANCERS)
T.A.W.S. National Co-ordinators:
Mal & Chris Parrington:
Email: malnchris@bigpond.com
Leighton & Sandra Bloomfield:
Email: smbloomfield1@optushome.com.au
T.A.W.S. was initially suggested by a group of dancers who attended the Anniversary Caravan & Camping weekend at the Sunshine Coast Square Dance Centre, Buderim, Queensland in August 2006.
The inaugural meeting of T.A.W.S. was held at the 48th Australian National Square Dance Convention in Adelaide, South Australia, in June 2007 where a large group of interested dancers attended to find out more about T.A.W.S. It was a huge success, and attendees unanimously agreed that the formation of TAWS should proceed.
Co-ordinating Committee
A TAWS National Co-ordinating committee was subsequently formed to co-ordinate activities, receive & distribute information to members, maintain a register of members, and receive and distribute monies as required. The TAWS National
Co-ordinating committee comprises the following personnel:
Joint National Co-Ordinators:
Mal & Chris Parrington (SA)
Leighton & Sandra Bloomfield (Qld)
State Representatives :
Queensland Leighton & Sandra Bloomfield- smbloomfield1@optushome.com.au
New South Wales Don & Robyn Craine - robynanddon@e-access.com.au
ACT Craig & Marilyn Gardner - cra2mar@grapevine.net.au
Victoria Alan & Helen Curtis – ahcurtis@dcsi.net.au
South Australia Mal & Chris Parrington - malnchris@bigpond.com
Western Australia Colin & Margaret Brown – godosado@aapt.net.au
Tasmania John & Pamela Cornell - jpcornell@bigpond.com
Objective and Purpose
The Objective and Purpose of T.A.W.S. is to provide an opportunity for, and to encourage those interested in, both modern square dancing and travelling to combine these two activities for mutual enjoyment.
Aims
The aims of TAWS is, but not limited to:
• The promotion of modern square dancing throughout Australia,
• The further development of camaraderie amongst travelling square dancers,
• The establishment of a data base of square dance friendly holiday/tourist parks throughout the nation, and
• The production and publication of a National Diary of Events
Membership of T.A.W.S.
Membership of T.A.W.S. is open to all persons who have an interest in modern square dancing and travelling.
Membership of TAWS is Free
Current membership is growing steadily and is expected to increase in the future.
Annual/General Meetings
The Annual General Meeting of TAWS will be scheduled as a part of each Australian National Square Dance Convention, subject to the approval of the Convention Committee.
General meetings will be convened at the discretion of the National Co-Ordinating Comittee
Communications
The preferred means of communication is by E-mail as this is considered to be the most cost effective and quickest means of disseminating information to members. All communication to members by email is via Blind Carbon Copy (Bcc) such that privacy is preserved,
Notices of special TAWS events will also be posted on club notice boards throughout Australia.
National Diary of Events
A national “TAWS Diary of Events” has been produced and is updated and emailed to T.A.W.S. members on a monthly basis.
Joining TAWS
Why not join TAWS and share in the fun and development of this exciting organization; please contact any one of the
National Co-Ordinating Committee, listed above.
TAWS Post-National Activity 2008
November 15, 2007
T.A.W.S. POST NATIONAL WEEKEND OF FUN and DANCE
BUDERIM SQUARE DANCE CENTRE
13-15 JUNE 2008
All TAWS members (and those who are not yet TAWS members) are invited to attend a “Fun & Dance” Weekend on 13/14/15 June 2008 at the Buderim Square Dance Centre, Dixon Road, Buderim. The weekend will be based on good dancing, fun and friendship, so please put these dates into your diary and plan to join with us after the 49th Australian National Square Dance Convention in June 2008.
The dancing programme will be Mainstream through to A2 with all levels well catered for. One of the activities planned for the weekend will be a “wine and cheese tasting”. The full programme will be published early in the new year.
For further information, please contact Mal and Chris Parrington on 0415 812 772 or Leighton and Sandra Bloomfield on 0410 680 229.
