Slide Show
The Only National Dancer's Association Organized By Dancers For Dancers And Operated By Dancers
Beyond the Dance Floor - Webinar Zoom Series
As an international organization committed to building, promoting, and sustaining the beloved recreation of Modern Western Square Dancing and the art and craft of square dance calling, CALLERLAB has created a set of documents to help callers, organization leaders and dancers in providing and supporting a welcoming dance environment where all dancers can enjoy the activity in a safe, nurturing, secure, and pleasant atmosphere.
In the spring of 2018, the CALLERLAB Board of Governors updated the CALLERLAB Code of Ethics to include the following item: 5. Provide a safe and welcoming environment for all. I am committed to providing an environment free from sexual and other forms of harassment or bullying without bias based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability, and always be respectful of the hearts and spirits of others. Expanding on this commitment, it is our goal for all participants to have a pleasant social experience while attending square dance events. In support of this goal, CALLERLAB will provide its members and the greater square dance community with guidelines, information, and educational opportunities to assist them in preventing, recognizing, addressing, and eliminating inappropriate behavior.
Webinar Flyer USDA Hand Out - Creating and Maintaining a Welcoming and Safe Square Dance Enivronment CALLERLAB Hand Out - Welcoming Dance Environment
As Chairman of CALLERLAB’s Marketing Committee, Jack Pladdys will share ideas on how to market our activity. Sharing input from across the country on what is currently working, what ideas may seem appropriate to revisit, and utilizing every opportunity available to us to get the word out about our activity. Join us to hear what ideas CALLERLAB has to share and be prepared to share you ideas and success stories as well.
Hand Out
Discussion and overview of the USDA's 501(c)3 Group Exemption program, including how to apply, what are the requirements, what are the benefits and why should groups apply. Once in the group, what are the requirements to maintain our status. Session will also cover USDA's Associate Member category which allows individual clubs to join USDA and take advantage of the program.
Complete Webinar Video
Tony & Kim Oxendine, International Square Dance Caller and Founders of Grand Square International
Hand Out Complete Webinar Video
General Chairmen John & Carolyn Cook are excited to welcome you to "Us Down By The River" - the 71st National Square Dance Convention scheduled June 22 thru 25, 2022 in Evansville, IN. There's lots to see and do at the Convention and here's your chance to get the inside track on what's in store for you. USDA will also share highlights of their involvement at the Convention.
Jim Maczko & Patty Wilcox, 501(c)3 Group Administrators, San Diego, CA, and Pat Inglis, 501(c)3 Group Renewals, Stone Mountain, GA
Slide Presentation USDA IRS 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Group Exemption Procedures / Requirements USDA IRS 501(c)(3) Application for Associate Membership
Elizabeth & Eddie Sanders, USDA Insurance Director, Stephens, GA.
Daryl Clendenin - Longtime CALLERLAB Member & Accredited Caller Coach; Betsy Gotta - Accredited Caller Coach & Chair of CALLERLAB Caller Training Committee; Dana Schirmer - Former Executive Direct & Current Assistant Executive Director of CALLERLAB
Slide Presentation
Mike Seastrom, International Square Dance Caller
Insurance Requirements
Liability Waiver
Dance Consent Form
Bear Miller, member CALLERLAB Board of Directors
Social Square Dancing (SSD)
Social Square Dancing (SSD) Nutshell
Chat File Complete Webinar Video
Joy Vaccari, Prescription Card/Hearing Aid; Larry Dunkel, Centennial Award; Jerry & Donna Robey, USDA Traveler’s Program; Jim & Judy Taylor, Amazon Smile
Alitia Becker, Committee Chair
Presentation Topics
Handicapable Directory
Call List
Tony & Diana Rock, USDA Presidents; Ed & Lynda Willis, Central Region VP; Mark & Bina Krebsbach, Plains Region VP; LPaul & Sally Schmidt, Western Region VP; with special guests Dan & Glinda Torvik, General Chairmen of the 70th National Square Dance Convention, Jackson, MS
USDA's Involvement on the National Stage
Dan Wheeler, USDA Webmaster, Larry Dunkel, Editor, USDA News, Milene McCall, USDA Social Media Director Bonnie Abramson, Beyond The Dance Floor Coordinator
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Mike Hogan, La Vista, NE
Promoting Square Dancing
I Have Good News
Tony & Diana Rock, USDA President; Dale & Kathy Worthington, USDA Leadership Education Chairmen
Educational Materials
Dan Reedy, USDA Youth Advisor, Bonnie Abramson, Former USDA & CA Youth Advisor
Youth Dancer Programs
Jim Maczko - Group Exemption Co-Administrator - Applications, Pat Inglis - Group Exemption Co-Administrator - Renewals
01(c)3 Group Exemption Program
Tony & Diana Rock, USDA President, LPaul & Sally Schmidt, USDA Information Officer
Who Is USDA and What Do We Have to Offer?
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