NOVEMBER 30, 2003

Chairman David Lemon called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on November 30, 2003, at the Ala Wai Club House.

1.  Attendance:  Federation Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary; Henry Staehle, Festival Registrar, and Tim Voss, Hawaii representative for USA West. The following clubs were represented: Pali Twirlers, Square Wheelers, Hayseeds, and Tsunamis.

2.  Minutes:  The minutes of the meeting of October 26, 2003, were unanimously accepted as posted.  

3.  Treasurer's Report:  The opening balance as of February 1, 2003 was $872.07.  Income for the year is $10,663.96 and expenses are $3,247.64, leaving a balance on hand as of November 30, 2003 of $8,288.39.  Assets at the same time last year (11/30/02) were $5,249.53. Cash Flow and Checking Register Reports were also distributed.  The Treasurer's report was accepted as presented.

 4.  Committee Reports:

 a.    39th Hawaii State Festival 2004

    (1) Registrar's Report:  Henry Staehle reported that 118 people have registered so far for the festival. 80 have registered for the luau and 25 for the cruise.  Of those registered, 73 are from the mainland and 36 are local. The cost for Federation members is $20 and $30 for others.

    (2) Chairman's Report:  Dave reported that he has received confirmations from Bob VanWest and the cuers, who have agreed to conduct any workshops that are requested. It is planned to use both halls, one for line dancing and one for round dancing.  Foliage will be sparse this year due to the fact that Tim will not be able to furnish the usual ginger cuttings, so it is not planned to decorate the windows.  The only apparent source of flowers may be from the luau on Tuesday and any additional decorations the Todds may be able to provide.

5.  USA West:  Tim Voss reported that so far 74 dancers have already pre-registered for the 2006 USA West Convention to be held at the Neal Blaisdell Center August.9 - 12, 2006.  Four from Hawaii have registered so far.  Between 500 and 1000 dancers are expected to attend.

6.  Correspondence:  None.

7.  Old Business:  None

8.  New Business:  None.

9.  Club Reports and Activities:

            a.  Federation Special Dance:  David announced that a special Federation Dance featuring caller Dave Towry from Hot Springs Village, AR will be held on Tuesday, December 2 at the Ala Wai Palladium. Pre rounds will be at 7:00 and dancing at 7:30.  Dave Towry has an excellent reputation among callers and it should be a great dance.  Cost is $5.00 and there will be light pupus. 

b.  Square Wheelers and Hayseeds: 

   (a) Dave said that angels are needed for classes being held on Wednesday nights at the Ala Wai Community Center for 13 new dancers who are making great progress. 

   (b) The Square Wheelers' annual Toys for Tots dance will be held Sunday, December 7th, at the Ala Wai Palladium from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.  A new unwrapped $5 (or more) toy is required for admission.  

    (c) The Christmas champagne brunch will be held at the Hale Koa Hotel on Sunday, December 14th at 12:00 Noon. There will be an optional $10 gift exchange. Cost of the brunch is $22 tip included. The Square Wheelers will be dark that evening due to Palladium scheduling.

            c.  Pali Twirlers.  A Christmas dinner and gift exchange ($10 or less) will be held on Thursday, December 18th, at Pohai Nani.  Cost is $15.50 and all dancers are invited.  Please contact Roger at 254-1817 for more information. The Pali Twirlers will be dark on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

d.  Tsunamis:  The Tsunamis will host a whale-watching cruise on the Star of Honolulu January 25, the Sunday after the Festival.

10.  Next Meeting:  The next meeting will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2003, at 5:30 p.m. at the Ala Wai Palladium

11.  Adjournment:  The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Janet L. Granich, Secretary