USDA -
Centennial Award Program
Purpose:
As
the
world's
largest
square
dance
association,
the
Executive
Committee
of
USDA
is
proud
to
provide
a
"Centennial
Awards"
program
for
this
group
of
dancers.
The
qualified
recipients
will
be
given a
nice
framed
"Certificate
of
Recognition
and
Appreciation"
signed
by
the
President
of
USDA
and
the
Vice
President
of
their
Region.
They
will
also
receive
a
"United
Square
Dancers
of
America
Centennial
Award"
lapel
pin.
This
award
will
be
presented
to
them
by
a
member
of
the
Executive
Committee
at
a
dance
attended
by
the
recipient
when
possible.
Should
the
recipient
be
able
to
attend
the
USDA
Board
of
Directors
meeting
the
day
prior
to
the
National
Convention,
USDA
will
pay
their
Convention Registration.
Finally,
our
USDA NEWS will
honor
them
in
a
special
"Feature
Article"
about
them.
When
available
we
also
include
pictures
of
their
receiving
their
awards
from
the
USDA representative.
Qualifications:
We
have
tried
to
keep
the
qualifications
for
earning
the
Centennial
Award
simple.
The
most
difficult
part
is
reaching
the
age
of
100.
That
is
the
number
one
criteria
on
the
list
of
qualifications.
Once
you
have
met
the
age
requirement
you
are
well
on
your
way.
Requirement number two is that you are still active in the square dance community. This does not require that you still dance, but you must still attend dances on a regular basis and be involved in the club in some way. This may be sitting at the front table and welcoming dancers as they come in.
Requirement number three is that you must have a minimum of five years membership in your club.
Once
you
have
qualified
for
the
Centennial
Award,
you
must
notify
USDA
by
completing
the
Qualification
Form
and send to:
Larry Dunkel
6012 Ridgeview Road
Knoxville, Tennessee 37918-8201
865.256.2538
E-Mail: usdaNews@usda.org
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