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Volume 31, Number 10-1 October 2012, Issue 1 of 2
Despite it being the Labor Day weekend, the Trailblazers had a great September turnout. It may have been the economy keeping people home or fuel prices keeping people from long trips. Most likely, however, it was because Barry Clasper was calling. He called his usual great dance, making it fun for everyone at all sessions, yet challenging to keep everyone ever-alert. It is always nice to see Pam out dancing, having fun with the dancers, and checking Barry’s choreography. Everyone had a great time!
It is that time of year again – dues. We need to have our membership roster updated and insurance fees paid for very shortly. There is a sense of urgency due to the fact that A Square D is having problems filling elected positions. There is the possibility that they will close. Your prompt payment at the next dance or by mail would be welcomed by our Treasurer, Sam Mehlman. I am saddened to hear about the passing of Jack Frickey. He has always supported Trailblazers even from afar. It’s hard to hear about former members dropping out of dancing due to age and health. It’s even harder when you hear of somebody passing. I wish there were some way to slow this downward slide. The second week in September began our bi-annual migration to Maui. My daily routine of swimming and water exercises at 8:00 each morning got me down to 190 pounds and feeling buff. Carolyn had not been feeling well, and I got what she had – a nagging cough and fever. Then, suddenly I was hit by the gout – not in a big toe like before, but the whole ankles in both feet. Talk about immobile! I could only move from the couch to the bed. This has gone on for a week. Finally, with prescriptions called in by my doctor, I am back to hobbling around. The bad part – If I had been on a one- or two-week vacation, it would have been a total bust. The good part – I had two good weeks, and I can still look forward to five more weeks. October’s dance promises to be a wild one. Riding in from Texas will be Darryl Lipscomb. You can be assured of a rip-snortin’ time with plenty of great dancing. See you on the dance floor.
THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by John & Carolyn Melstrom
John &Carolyn Melstrom
October 2012, Issue 1, Trailblazer Contents — Page 2
Dance Location Maps shown on Page 6
Details—Page 3
Page 2 October 2012, Issue 1
Page Board Members, Trailblazers, 2012-2013 ........................ 6 Darryl Lipscomb Bio, October 2012 Caller ............................. 2 Barry Clasper Quotes , September 2012 Caller ......................... 3 Dance Schedules and Location Maps for
Trailblazers October 2012 Square Dances ..................................... 6
Dances, Trailblazers, Upcoming, 2012 & 2103 ....................... 1 Membership Renewal Notice ..................... 3 President’s Message ................................. 1 Statement of Policy, Trailblazer ................. 6
Page Swing Along The Trail Anniversaries — October & November 2012 ................. 4 Birthdays — October & November 2012 ................ 4 A New Way To Find A Dance! .................. 4 Jack Frickey ............................................ 4 Trailblazers Website Addition ................... 4 Trailblazers Dance Schedule Flyers ............. 5 Trailblazers New C1 Class ........................... 5 To Be Included in October TRAILBLAZER Issue 10-2 ♦ Schedules for Advanced & Challenge Dances ♦ Photo Gallery
October 2012 Trailblazer Contents
Darryl Lipscomb — Our October Caller
Darryl Lipscomb began square dancing at the age of 12, started
calling at the age of 14, and made calling his full time profession in
1978. He was raised dancing to C.O. Guest and Ray Smith who
both called for the clubs to which his parents were members. Both
were very instrumental in encouraging and helping Darryl.
Darryl conducts a winter program in Mission, Texas for all
the “Winter Texans” who choose to spend their winters in the
"Tropics" of the Rio Grande Valley.
He calls a full range of programs, beginners through C3B, and is also one of the
staff callers for the "Worlds largest beginner class", and the "South Texas Jamboree" in
McAllen, Texas.
During the summer months, he travels extensively throughout the United States
and foreign countries, calling many festivals, weekends, and week-long institutes.
Among his favorites are Kirkwood Lodge where no dancing or calling career is
complete until you've attended a week at this historical square dance destination!
When dancing to Darryl you are assured of smooth flowing, innovative, and
exciting choreography. He enjoys calling all levels of square dancing equally well.
However, he admits working with beginners is especially exciting!
Darryl has recorded on several different square dance record labels and is
currently a "Staff Caller" for Global Music Productions.
He is also a member of CALLERLAB.
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Coming from the land of our Wonderful Neighbors to the North . . . Barry & Pam Clasper
Barry’s Quotes I’ve got you trained now. Good job back there. I said it. I’ll have to live with it. John is muttering into his tape recorder. I think I’ll see that in the newsletter. Wait a minute! I took a course. I know how to fix that. That was the best $20 I ever spent. That’s what is called a cheap get-out. I can’t remember what I was going to do now. And you were so close! I’m not sure what’s going on back there, but it’s not what I’m calling. We need a video of that Left Fan the Top. If you liked that, you’re gonna love this. Side couples … because I don’t trust the Head couples. That was close! Screwed up my own get-out. Left Fan the Top. That one’s for Mike. You’re a girl John. Where else would I ever hear this! I didn’t believe it either. I’ll play it again. Did you manage to repair that? Double Cross. That’s like a Triple Cross, but less. Your styling needs work. Oh! You guys were faking, so I guess we should go back. We still need somebody in the front square.
I know it’s tough because John is in it. Promenade does have a defined direction, you know. Don’t look at me that way. The rest of your square got it. So the girls are just out there . . . How come all the people that said yes aren’t in the same square?
Thanks for taking care of your renewal as soon as feasible
so our insurance roster can be submitted in a timely manner.
Pay at October or
November dance
or . . .
. . . mail your check (payable to Trailblazers) to:
Sam Mehlman, 4045 Globe Ave Culver City, CA 90230
Thanks Pam for bringing along such a talented and
entertaining caller.
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Trailblazers and Friends October & November Birthdays
Intentionally BLANK Trailblazers and Friends October & November Anniversaries
Lynn & Sue Batema ......................... October 1 Jerry & Andrea Weinberg .................... October 16 Tom & Pat Roberts ....................... October 22 Jim & Pat Hill .......................... November 11 John & Carolyn Melstrom ................. November 23 Carl & Donna McCullough ............. November 30
Swing Along The Trail (continued next page)
Trailblazer Website Addition Internet social media recordings of Trailblazers square dancing at selected special events are presented in a newly added Trailblazers website section at www.trailblazers-socal.org/onthetrail.htm (or from Trail-blazers website home page, look for the “On The Trail” button in the “Misc.” section. Listings are in reverse chronological order and include public links to Facebook, YouTube, or other sites and presently include: ♦ At the 61st National Convention (Spokane, WA, June 27-30, 2012) a Mainstream Competition was
held. Heidi Heffron and Debby Stopp were in the winning square. ♦ David Heffron calling C-1 at the Golden State Round Up (San Ramon, CA, May 25-27, 2012). ♦ At the 58th National Square Dance Convention (Long Beach, CA, June 24-27, 2009) Mainstream
competition was held. Each of the final three squares included Trailblazers members. If you know about or find other such recordings with Trailblazers members, callers or friends, please pass the information to our Webmaster Karl Springer at [email protected]. A New Way To Find A Dance! WheresTheDance.com has recently reached another milestone. For your dancing pleasure over 25,000 dance events from around the world are included on our site! What? You don't care about dances that are further than 100 miles from where you are? No problem. Use the Modify Search Criteria tab to enter your address or a postal code and the cal-endar will be re-written to just show you the dances around that address! Have you tried our new site? www.WheresTheDance.com We are adding new features every day but we knew that you'd want to make use of the site today. Enjoy, Robert Ameeti
Editors Note: If you would like to provide financial assistance to
this project, go to www.wheresthedance.com/donate/
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SWING ALONG THE TRAIL (continued from page 4)
Trailblazers A2 & C1 or C2 & C3A Dance Schedule flyers are available by using the “Flyers” button on the Dance Schedule line at www.trailblazers-socal.org/
Jack Frickey. It is with much sadness that we send
this email letting you know that Jack Frickey passed away peacefully at home at about 7:15 pm tonight, Fri-day, September 21. Next week would have been his 69th birthday. Cheryl said, “It is a blessing for him as he was non-responsive, but it is hard for everyone else.” I know we speak for all that knew Jack when we say he was definitely “one of the good guys” and will surely be missed by all of us. Cheryl’s address is: Cheryl Corrigan, 43333 Wintersrun Ct, Ashburn, VA 20147. Her email: [email protected] With sadness, Bill and Pat Miller [[email protected]]
A new beginning C1 class for A2 Square Dancers and Brush-Ups! Thursdays, 7:30 pm to 9:30pm � � � Instructor/Caller: Lloyd Lewis
Sherman Oaks East Valley Adult Center 5056 Van Nuys Blvd Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (On Van Nuys Blvd between Addison and Magnolia — Close to 101 and 405 Freeways)
Angels Welcome � Come Join Us Lots of Fun � No Stress � Good Parking
Donation: $10.00 per dancer/per class session Information: 818-854-4978 or 818-885-8047 Email: [email protected]
TRAILBLAZER STATEMENT OF POLICY: TRAILBLAZER is published by Trailblazers Square Dance Club for the purpose of providing a means for dissemination square dance information to the Advanced and Challenge Community. The Editor and Publisher reserve the right to exercise their discretion in the acceptance, rejection or editing of any proffered information, listings or advertising based upon their determination of the best interest of square dancing. The opinions which may be expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Editor, Publisher or Trailblazers. Your views are encouraged. Any article herein may be reprinted with credits to TRAILBLAZER and the author. PUBLISHING DATA: TRAILBLAZER will be published monthly. MAILING ADDRESS: Address all correspondence to: Trailblazer Editors, 5740 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92115-3720 STAFF: Editors/Publishers: Hal Anker & Rod Anderson [(619) 849-8791] E-mail: [email protected] Webmaster: Karl Springer, E-mail: [email protected] DANCE, CLASS & WORKSHOP LISTINGS: No charge for listings. Regular dances will not be listed under special events. Call schedules will not be included in regular dance listings. However, if a schedule of callers is sent, we will include a listing on our website. ADVERTISING: Advertising must be camera ready copy, black ink on white paper. Full page originals cannot be reduced to a half-page. ADVERTISING RATES: Full Page (8 x 10) = $30 Half Page (8 x 5) = $20 Qtr. Page (3.75 x 5) = $10 Bus. Card (3 x 2) = $ 6.50 ADVERTISING REMITTANCE: Make all checks for advertising or listings payable to TRAILBLAZER. Payment must accompany all orders for advertisements and listings.
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Trailblazers Sunday Schedule C-2: 11:15 AM — 1:45 PM C-3A: 3:15 PM — 5:45 PM
Trailblazers Saturday Schedule C-1: 11:15 AM — 1:45 PM A-2: 3:15 PM — 5:45 PM
President .................................. John & Carolyn Melstrom 1st Vice President .................... John Marshall 2nd Vice President .................. Bruce & Nancy Rosenblum 3rd Vice President ................... Barbara Marshall Secretary ................................... Bruce Crabtree Treasurer .................................. Sam Mehlman A Square D Rep ........................ Jerry Blackmar
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