Hope
everyone had an enjoyable summer. By the time this is published we’ll all be
back in full swing. Rockyview Ramblers again has the privilege of dancing to
the lively programs provided by Roger and Paulette Vipond.
Let’s
just back track for a second – we wanted to thank everyone who attended our
Mother of the Year Dance and Campout/Donkey Dance Weekend at the end of last
season. We have some spare pictures from various visitations and special events
which we’d like to share with you when you visit this dance season.
In
June, several of our executives attended the C&D picnic hosted by Jim and
Shirley Minty. The weather was great, the hospitality superb and the
entertainment excellent. What a talented group – Minty’s and Friends! Thanks
for inviting us.
Stampede
found several of our members selling tickets for Kinsmen Wheels. Thanks to
Dorathy-May & Bill Green, Frances Hanzel, Ron Jones, Wayne & Doreen
Stretch for dedicating your time in this fund raising endeavor for our Club.
Our
Members enjoyed the Kerby Centre dances during the summer and the New Dancer
Party August 30th hosted by C&D. We’re sure the graduates
appreciated your efforts on their behalf.
Thanks
to our members who continue their positions on the Executive. Special welcome to
our new Secretary, Doreen Stretch. Also Publicity Directors, Joyce & David
Alled who did an excellent job preparing the extensive advertising campaign the
Club undertook this year to promote our activity in Airdrie and surrounding
communities. Other promotional activities included distribution of posters,
participation in the Rocky View Adult Education Program, attendance at the
Airdrie Farmers Market, inclusion in an Airdrie :”Passport to Savings” booklet
and a Pre-Season Pot Luck and Dance for members and prospective dancers. From
the initial response, we anticipate a fair size New Dancer class this Fall.
Regular dances commenced September 23rd.
We
have scheduled most of the visitations with other clubs early in the season so
travel will (hopefully) not be an issue. We really value the friendships
generated by these exchange visits. Of course, we welcome visitors any Friday
evening throughout the season.
Happy
dancing and see your across the squares.