The March meeting
was convened on Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 6:00 p.m., at the
Ala Wai Palladium Ballroom.
1. Attendance:
Federation Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer,
Secretary, and Festival Registrar. The following clubs
were represented: Pali
Twirlers, Square Wheelers and Hayseeds, and Tsunamis.
2. Minutes:
The minutes of the February 2003, meeting were
accepted as submitted.
3. Treasurer's Report: The opening balance
as of 2/1/03 was corrected for deposit record errors and
changed to $872.07. Income
for the year was $3,264.96 and expenses were $523.90,
leaving a balance on hand as of this date of $3,613.13. After deducting a
$2,000 loan from D. Lemon, made to avoid bank service
charges, our current net worth is $1,613.13. Club dues have
been collected from the Square Wheelers ($380), the High
Hopes ($280), Kovacs & Hermlund ($20), Hi Lo Plus
($100), Pali Twirlers ($170) and Tsunamis ($20). A cash flow
report and Federation Check Register report were also
distributed. David noted that he had received an e-mail
questioning the fact that when dues of $10.00 are paid for
each member, those that belong to two clubs pay twice. Dave
explained that annual dues are paid by each club (not the
member) and are a club responsibility based on their
membership numbers.
4. Committee Reports
a.
39th Hawaii State Festival:
(1)
Chairman's Report: David reported that the Pali
Twirlers have again agreed to host the Luau on the Bay on
the Tuesday preceding the Festival and the Square Wheelers
will again have their Wednesday night Trail-In Dance. The Tsunamis are
considering hosting a post-convention Whale Watching cruise
on Sunday following the festival, but without dancing this
time. Dave
reminded Tim that he must confirm his plans before April
20th in order to be published in the flyer. The Square
Wheelers' regular Sunday night Club dance after the festival
will also be included in the program as a Trail-out dance.
(2)
Callers: Nominees
for callers who have been contacted are as follows; resumes
are available:
Jack Pladdys, OH -
transportation and lodging paid by tour group. Profit sharing.
Robert
Hurst, UK - $1500 and possible profit sharing
Steve
Sullivan, ID - transportation and lodging ($850)
Jeff Nelson - $1,000 plus
transportation and lodging
Steve Jacques, MD - unknown
(3)
Cuers: Bill and Linda Maisch, CA - transportation and
lodging for two.
5. Correspondence: David reported that he had
received a letter from ASCAP acknowledging receipt of the
letter canceling our membership and thanking us for our
participation in the past.
6. Old Business: None
7. New Business:
a. Special Dances and events: Dave asked
representatives to discuss with their clubs ideas for
creating special dances to add variety to our club nights. Special tee shirts
or dangles could be made available for unique
accomplishments such as dancing in the sand, in order to
create more interest and excitement among the clubs.
b. Federation
picnic: It
was agreed to have a Federation picnic again in August at
Bellows Field. Dave
will ask Tim Rogers to reserve a space. He said that the
electric problem has been solved by the availability of a
12-volt system that can be run from the car.
c. Federation Aircraft: The Chairman noted that he
attends every Club Festival weekend on the Neighbor Islands,
six round trips a year.
With the increased security situation, trips consume
several hours of valuable time getting checked in. He noted that he is
a licensed Air Line Transport Pilot and Flight Instructor,
with years of experience flying the islands. He requested the
Federation provide fifty percent of the costs to purchase
the Chairman a light twin aircraft (Beech Baron) to provide
expedited transportation for up to six passengers. The motion was
approved with funding not to exceed $50,000 subject to
Federation membership’s approval.
8. Club Reports and
Activities: Future events are listed on the Web Page, recorded
on the Hot Line, and printed in the Coming Events flyer.
a. St Patrick’s Day
Festival: David
reported that the Rainbeaus ‘N Belles dance held at UH
Hilo in March was a big success and had an excellent caller.
b. Square Wheelers: A new beginners'
class is being held on Wednesdays at the Ala Wai Community
Park Recreation Center on Kapiolani Blvd. from 7:30 – 9:30
p.m. Class has eleven students, some of who have danced
before. Club
members: please try to participate as angels.
c. Pali Twirlers: New dance hours are as follows: Dancing with the
Pohai Nani dancers from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m.; A-1/A-2 workshops
from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
9. Next Meeting: The next meeting
will be held on Sunday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the Ala Wai
Golf Course Ballroom.
10. Adjournment: The meeting was
adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Janet
Granich,
Secretary
