31 Mar 2016

Qld Society Bugle for April has been released!

Follow the link to read the April edition of the Bugle


Twirler fans will be delighted to see the news this month - Please pay particular attention to the spread on the 2016 National and let us know if you have any questions.


22 Mar 2016

Welcome

I have recently gotten around to adding all those with email addresses to our mailing list. Lol yeah I know - took me awhile...

If you are seeing this information in your mail box for the first time - Welcome!

Please note information will be posted on the website regularly and you will receive an email with the content soon after. If you no longer wish to receive this information you can unsubscribe from the mailing list at the bottom of this email. I would suggest though that you use this function to your advantage and stay ahead of the information.

Thanks for your support we look forward to dancing with you!

National Convention Meeting

30th April at 3pm at the Hall we will be holding a compulsory National Convention Meeting for all those who are attending the National from Rockhampton.

Items to be discussed:

Travel Arrangements (Train & Bus Hire)
Accommodation Arrangements
Food /Cooking Roster
Program for the National
Dress Set Figures, What to Do etc
How many outfits you will need
Dance Floor Etiquette

Other topics may be raised and if you wish to discuss anything else please let us know on the day and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

See you there!

Michael's calling Schedule for April

Just a reminder Michael will be calling at the following venues during April

2nd & 3rd April in Bundaberg
23rd April in Maryborough

anyone can attend these weekends however transport /accommodation will be at your own cost.

For more information please contact Michael.

Secret Bunny Night

On Friday 1st April & Monday 4th April we will be holding a Secret Bunny Night. To participate can you please each bring a small gift to the value of $5 along on those nights.

Secret Bunny is exactly like Secret Santa - we will put everyone's names in a hat and each person will be able to receive a small present from their Secret Bunny. We think this sounds like fun so please join in with us to celebrate Easter.

 Please note even the children should each bring a small gift , can be chocolate eggs or some other present but we don't want anyone to miss out.

Sewing Bee @ Mills Manor

For anyone going to the National Convention from Rockhampton we are in the process of making our dress set outfits. Michael and I have managed to arrange it so we will now have two dress sets in the convention! Such an awesome effort from everyone and we really need everyone to pull together on this one.

The design we picked is a little time consuming and we would appreciate if you can help in anyway please attend the sewing bee so we can get these outfits finalised sooner rather than later.

Thank you to all those who have already helped out we are well on our way to looking outstanding!

I will be announcing sewing bees as we can fit them in but by all means if you are capable of sewing and can take some outfits home to finish I would sincerely appreciate it.

Calendar Update

Please note - there has been a small update to the calendar

the following are the new information for the next month.

April

1st - Secret Bunny Night (Friday)
2nd & 3rd - Michael Calling in Bundaberg (April Fools Theme)
4th - Secret Bunny Night (Monday)
9th - Rounds Workshop 12.30pm - 1.30pm
      - Advanced Workshop 2pm - 5pm
23rd - Michael Calling in Maryborough
30th - Sewing Bee 9am - 1pm @ Mills Manor
        - National Convention Meeting 3pm @ Hall
        - Family Games Night Saturday starting at 5.30pm with dinner

May

1st - Sewing Bee 10am - 5pm @ Mills Manor

No Dancing over Easter

Just a quick reminder we are now closed over Easter holidays to enjoy some much needed family time. There will be no dancing from 25th March to 28th March but we will be back after this.

Thank you for your understanding. Have an awesome Easter from our family to yours.

Movement List & Definitions

Here is a copy of the movement list and their definitions (ie how you do the movements)

For our newer dancers, you will need to look at the Basic & Mainstream List and Definitions. With many of you going to the National Convention in Buderim this year, it is important you know your movements. You should attend square dancing as much as you can so we can make sure you are at the level required.

Basic & Mainstream List

Basic & Mainstream Definitions

Just for a bit of fun here are the Plus list and definitions

Plus List

Plus Definitions

Also once you have learnt the plus level you will venture onto the advanced level.

Advanced List

Advanced Definitions

You will find these lists on the wall at our dance hall if you need to refer to them.

Ok so now you have your lists here is your homework...

Please read the definition for Spin Chain Thru (in the Basic & Mainstream Definitions link) anyone who can tell me what the definition is at our next Friday night lesson will receive a special prize.

Here is a hint.... We also have access to an awesome website called Taminations.

Here is the link to see the movement in action!

11 Mar 2016

Progressive Dinner time!

We are holding a progressive dinner on Saturday 19th March and we would love you to come along. 

This will be a fundraiser for our national square dance fund the details are as follows: 

$10 per person to attend 

We will start at 5pm with Entre at our first location 
Main Dinner course will be served at 6.30pm at the next location 
Finally relax and unwind with Coffee and cake at our third and final destination at 8.30pm

Destinations will be a short driving distance between and you should organise your own transport to each destination. I will reveal the destinations once you have RSVP but they are all in Rockhampton. 

We are asking everyone to bring something small to contribute to the table for the main course and BYO drinks. 

Please RSVP by Wednesday 16th March 2016 to Rachelle 0428 761 244 or email shellmick07@optusnet.com.au

Hope to see you there!