[Squaredancing] Recent Callerlab Convention

[Clark Baker]

Several have asked what happened at the recent Callerlab convention.   
For those who have never attended, or were unable to attend this year's  
convention, check out the following

http://www.callerlab.org/documents/callerlabdocs/Mini_Sdhed- 
For_Hotel_(4).pdf

which will give you the schedule and

http://www.callerlab.org/documents/callerlabdocs/DIRECTION(2005)wpd.pdf

which will give you detailed descriptions of each session.  I know that  
this tells you what "will" happen instead of "what happened", but it  
gives you an idea of the types of stuff that is presented and discussed  
in the interest sessions.  You can also see a list of those who  
received recognition for calling 25 and 50 years.  As I have said  
before, my handouts (Gimmicks, Hexagons, and the PPC Initiative speech)  
are available at

http://www.tiac.net/~mabaker/

I am also happy to e-mail anyone my status report on the definitions  
committee.

I strongly encourage callers to reserve the time and budget to attend  
the next Callerlab convention (April 9 - 12 in the Admas Mark Hotel in  
Charlotte, NC).  Those "in the know" come 2 days early for the Beginner  
Party Leader seminars (on Saturday and Sunday).  I find the conventions  
a great way to recharge your batteries and get enthused again about  
square dancing.

If you are a dancer reading this, perhaps you can find a way to assist  
your caller in attending.  I recommend a gift of the convention fee and  
extra 2 day seminar (~ $230).  I am sure that Callerlab would be  
willing to assist you in this effort.

If you are a dancer or caller reading this, perhaps you can find a way  
to help newer callers to attend the convention.  The convention is not  
just for "old farts" and "good ole boys" -- it is for all of us who  
love this activity.  I hope to see you there.

--
Clark Baker, Belmont, MA
cmbaker at tiac.net