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*WESTERN STAR DANCERS PRESENTS*

THE RETURN OF CLUB NIGHT

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The Newsletter ol the Weslem Star Dancers584 Castro St., Suile 480, San Francisco, Ca-941 14-2588

A contemporary American Square Dance Clubprimarily serving lhe San Francisco Gay and Lesbiancommunity. Subscriptions to the Western Star are freeto WSD members, $18 to olhers, Ads arecomplimenlary to members; commercial advertisersmay contact us for information.

FROM TH EADM INISTRATOR'S

CORNER

The end of the year alwaysbrings mixed feelings anda renewed commitment tochange. We look backover the past withnostalgia, and towards thefuture with hope andanticipation. These are myfeelings as I write this f inal

co lumn for 1993.

MEMBER(S) OF THE MONTH

December Membersof the Month are KathyHealy and Marie Mohr.Marie has been a members ince 1989. She has donenumerous things for WSD.She is a spir i ted dancer andan enthusiastic part icipant inany activity she joins. Thisyear she is reworking theRhinestones on the badgesof any interested membersfor a $5.00 donation to the bclub Insurance Fund. Kathy

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has been a member since graduating from the Green92 class. Kathy and Marie organized and executedthe wonderful mask making event at Camp Caz.They were co-ordinators for the recent Craft Faire.Organizing an event such as this takes a lot of t imeand efforl. They did an excellent job and are greatly

appreciated for this and al l of their other labors for theclub. A huge Yellow Rock for Members ol theMonth, Kathy and Marie.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

All Memberships need to be renewed at thist ime. Those not renewing by the end of February wil lno longer receive the monthlv newsletter.Congratulations to Ramona Michaels and Ed Zieglerfor being the f irst two to renew.

1993 THE YEAR IN REVIEW(My personal memories)

The 96 Convention Dance was a realsuccess. .. . Our 11th Anniversary Dance withDebra Parnell . . . The Banner Dance with JoeSaltel . . . Club La Star with David Draper andCompany. The Moonshine Lullaby waswonderful . . . Pre-Parade Dance with AnneUbelacker .. . the Parade and Celebration ...Convention in Seatt le .. . The touching speechby Freeman ... Carlotta entering the HonkyTonk Queen contest . . . Mool ina . . . Annawinning the Golden Boot Award ...Seeing theOregon Coast and Crater Lake ...Dancing withSquares Across the Border in Vancouver. Angellsland ... Recognit ion Dinner and sharing thel\"4embei'of the Year award with Jess ... Levis,Leather and Lace Dance with Ben Goldberg ...Camp Caz ... Mr/Ms Camp Caz ...Garage Saleat Felix and Bob's .. . Convention 96 Beer Bustat the Eagle . . . Craf t Fai r . . .Hol iday AngelsChristmas Party at Russ' . . . Christmas GiftExchange and Steal ( l had such pretty thingsstolen.)

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Once again we lost many dear friendsthis year. We should all pause for just asecond and think about Cap MoranAnderson, Eddie Smith, Steve Liebhart,Elliot Schneck, Tadd Waggoner, and all ofthe others who are now gone, andremember all that they contributed. Whatthey gave will always be wilh us.

1994 THE YEAR TO COME

BEER BUST We wil l be hosting a fundraising beerbust at the SF Eagle at 3 pm on Sunday, January 2,1994. This is a very early date, but we wil l be raisingfunds for Staying Healthy With HIV and our club. Tohelp just show up at the Eagle and volunteer.

CLUB NIGHT. Beginning in February WSD wi l l behaving Club Night every Wednesday night (except thefirst Wednesday of the month). Kicking this off wil l bea dance with Ron Libby call ing on February 9. Thiswil l be fol lowed by Ron Hirsch and Ron Maskercall ing on the fol lowing Wednesdays. There havebeen so many requests for us to return to havingweekly dances that I am sure that the members wil lsupport such a move.

VALENTINES DANCE Paul Waters wil l be call ing onFebruary 5 at St. Paulus.

12TH ANNIVERSARY DANCE Shelby Dawson wi l lbe ca l l ing on March 19 at St . Paulus.

PRE-PARADE DANCE Bi l l Ey ler wi l l be ca l l ing at St .Pau lus on June 18 .

There are many more activit ies already scheduled,and many more in the lormulating stages. So, myhopes for the New Year is that we wil l al l continue tobe healthy, active in the club, stop the back bit ing andbickering, and above al l DON'T STOP, DON'TSLOW DOWN!

HAPPY NEW YEAR & YELLOW ROCKS,

Gary Gray

TREASURERS REPORTNOVEMBER / DECEMBER 1993

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE HELP ! ! !

A GREAT BIG thank you to al l who helped with theChristmas Craft Fair !!

We couldn't have done it without lhe vendors,Santa and his picture making assistants, the sign makersand distributor, the callers and dancers and, of course, lhebuyers. Our lhanks too lo the board lor all their support andsuggestions. Everyone helping certainly made this a clubevent.

Gratef ul ly,Kathy & Marie

SCHEDULE OF ONGOING EVENTS FOR IAGSDCCLUBS IN THE GREATER BAY AREA FOR

JANUARY'94

Foggy City Dancers:Tuesdays: Basic class starts Jan. 4; okay to

join through Jan. 25. 7:30-9:30, Live Oak school

Thursdays: Club night: Mainstream & Plusdancing 7:30-9:30, Live Oak School

Midnight Squares:Sundays: C-s-A Class 1:00-3:00; C-'1 Class

level 3:00-4:30; Advanced level dancing4:30-6:00; A-1 Class 6:00-7:30 (Live OakSchool)

Mondays: C-1 Class 7:30-9:30, BethanyUnited Methodist Church @ Clipper & Sanchez

Diablo Dancers:Thursdays: Plus dancing 6:45 - 7:45; Basic

Class 7:45-9:45 Women's Clud. 1224 LincolnSt.. Walnut Creek

ElCamino Reelers:Wednesdays: Plus dancing 7:00-7:30 and

9:30-10:00; Mainst ream c lass 7:30-9:30, St .Andrews Uni ted Methodis t Church. 4111 AlmaSt. Palo Alto

Capital City Squares & Prime 8'sSame as '93 Travel Guide Der James Ozanich

NOTE: Please call Russ King @ (415) 863-0990if you spot any errors or omissions or i f youknow of upcoming changes, so that we maykeep these l ist ing current.

THANKS !

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Income $180.00

Expences 205.35f ^ ^ a 25.35

Income $583.00

Expenses 545.80

Gain 38.20

Jess Alvarez. Treasurer

January Birthdays

1st - Chris Anderson

3rd - Jesse Alvarez

4th - Bert Swerer7th - Richard Smith

1Oth - Alan Hal ll Olh - James Ozanich

1Oth - Bob Hass'l3th - Tom Tripp

15th - Michael Tiflany15th - Ray Hamil ton16th - Larry Kelleher21st - Harry Ohira25th - Leon Dubois

30 - CarlAl frey

UPCOMING

WSD Valentine Dance Feb. 5, 1994 with Paul Waters

Capital City Dance Feb. 12th - Jett Roberts

WSD 12th Anniversary, March 18, '1994.

Gary G. - Adminstratorl l lyersl Caller Bookings / IAGSDC Rep.Don G. Anna D. Russ K. - InstructorsRuss K. - CalendarJess Alvarez - Treasurer / Classified AdsGary G. Jess A. - Publicity DirectorsJohn C. - Flyers / Western Star EditorFelix F. - WSD Today EditorJim A. - DatabaseFreeman S. - Quafterly Selection Editor

WSD BOARD MEMBERS

Felix ForninoGary GrayJess AlvarezMike SellersNick CarlsonRon JablonskiRuss King

WESTERN STAR DANCERS BOARD MEETINGD E C E M B E R 1 4 . 1 9 9 3

Meeting convened at home of Felix and Bob. All Boardmembers were present.

To further details for the Telephone Tree, Russ passed outa phone list divided into reasonable segments for each ofthe board members.

Gary inquired about volunteers for possibly init iating SquareDance activity in the Parade this year, Tabled.

Dance schedule is def inite as follows:- February 5- March 19- June 18

Paul Waters (Valentine's Dance)Shelby DawsonBill Eyler

- Sep 30 - Oct 2 Andy Shore at Camp Caz- October 29 TBA

- We mav be able to expand on Bil l Eyler's schedule forParade Weekend.

Club nights for February have been booked:- February 9 - Ron Libby- February 16 - Ron Hirsch- February 23 - Ron Masker

Club nights for March could possibly include:- Ed Conley- Bert Swerer- Don Greco- Chuck Yeo

Class Activity- Purple class graduation is coming up. Membership in

WSD to be solicited and new badges to be given at theValentine's Dance- Blue class to graduate from Plus level on January 31

Fundraiser is scheduled for the SF Eagle on January 2,1994. At this point a variety of things are needed indluding:- Food- Entertainment- 50/50 tickets

Data Base - Jim Anderson has accepted this responsibil i ty.

Treasurer's Report was read by Jess

Camp Caz - Russ suggested the possibli i ty of sharing theplanning and responsibil i ty for the retreat with DiabloDancers. Discussion ensued. Alternatives included f irmcommitment or cancellation. Must avoid financial loss again.Agreed to init iate contact. Michael wil l contact DiabloDancers

ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION

Michael & Jim want to contact Art Bradley to discussupcoming events (Camp Caz?).

Russ brought up the subject of Foggy City's new class aspossible entry in our calendar. Agreed to announce in ourJanuary newsletter.

Jess says he needs more Ads and letters to WSD

uslt GLflsslflEllsCoordinator: Jess A. @ 621-6506

FREE -- ro crvE AWAY:'79 HONDA HATCHBACK - abizarre car: has majorproblems, but just keeps running. Patty 681-2970.

FOR SALE1990 Nish ik i Spor t 12 Speed Bicyc le. For moreinformation, contact Mike Tiffany, (510) 655-4062

HELP WANTED

DATA BASE PERSONKnowledge and equipment for D Base 3 Plus.Contact Gary or Jess @ 621-6506. JOB FILLEDBY JIM ANDERSON.

PHOTOGRAPHERDance Club wants good photographer for takingpictures at allclub activities. Send resume to WSD584 Castro Ste 48O SF CA 94',14

EVENT COORDINATORSDo you have that special f lair to hold an excit ingevent tor WSD? Volunteer now for an excit ingcareer as an Event Coordinator. Contact GaryGray if you are interested.

WATER PERSONWater person to supply ice water for WSD functionsat EVRC. Contact Board if vou love to serve.

INEXPERIENCED BEGINNERSLOOKING FOR MORE

EXPERIENCED ANGELSTo apply for this posit ion, just show up and angelon Monday or Wednesday nights.

YOTIR AD HEREHave your ad placed in WSD classif ieds. Just give

the copy of your ad to Jess or cal l 621-6506and have any service you want or need placedin th is publ icat ion.

EQUIPMENT HELPERSThis is a job for everyone. When you arrive atclass, go to the equipment cabinet and join inhelping set up the square dancing equipment.

FOOD & DRINKWant to impress the other members of your class.Bring in snacks to share with the class.

LOST & FOUNDFOUNDRhinestone Pin found at WSD Garage Sale lastmonth. Call Patty 681-2970.

SERVICES WANTEDFUNDRAISING IDEASWSD is looking for unique and cheap ways to raisemoney for our club. Are you talented and good atthis please see Jess and give him your idea.

SERVICES OFFEREDFUN DANGLESWSD Dangle Diva has lots of Fun Dangles

available. Contact Pat Smith at 863-0363.

IRS TAX PREPARATIONAccounting & Business Administration. Contact

David Benson, M.B.A.E.A. (415) 349-5030.

RHINESTONES

Are your rhinestones fal l ing out of your badge?

woutd you rike Larger Rhirrestolt€S toreplace your small rhinestones with largepermanent ones. For just a small ($1 .00 per each,or $5.00 for the complete badge) donation to thelnsurance Fund. Contact Marie @ 572-9804

CLEARANCE SALEClear out of San Francisco and attend CCS Dancein Sacramento with Rob French and C. J. Smith.

One Day Only : January 22,1994Limi ted T ime Only 7:30-10:00 PMReservations not required.

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Ms/Plus Dance withPaul Waters cal l ing @St. Paulus, 7:30 PM

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WEsrlIf srAR *Vo lume 11 February 1994 lssue 2

The Newsletter of the Western Star Dancers584 Castro St., Suite 480, San Francisco, Ca.941 14-2588

A contemporary American Square Dance Clubprimari ly seruing the San Francisco Gay andLesbian community. Subscript ions to the WesternStar are free to WSD members, $18 to others,Ads are complimentary to members; commercialadveftisers mav contact us for information.

FROM THE ADMINISTRATORS CORNER

Now that the new year has started and most of theHolidays have been celebrated, we can concentrale onwhat is real ly important. . . . .Dancing. Forlhe next fewmonths WSD has a lot of aclivities scheduled.

MEMBER OF THE MONTH

January Member of the Month is Tom Tripp. Tom hasbeen a member of WSD for many years and has done

many wonderful thingsfor the club. He servedas Arch-Angel for theBlue class. He iscurrently on theConvention 96' (Stars,Thars & Cable Cars)Board of Direclors. Thereason that Tom is beingsaluted as Member oflhe Month is for all thehelp he has provided inorganizing the food forthe Eagle Beer BustFundraiser. Tom, withvery little notice, wasable lo plan the menu,order and buy the food,inslruct the variouscooks how to prepare,arrange for the food to

be served and feed 200 people at The Eagle. This isnot the first time he has done this and I hope it won't belhe last. For all of your help and all that you have donefor Western Star, a huge Yellow Rock, Tom, JanuaryMember of lhe Month.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

Just a reminder that membership fees are now due.This will be the final newsletter that you will receive ifyou do not renew. The new directory willbe publishedin March and will include all people that renew. So, ilyou want to conlinue receiving the newsletter and wantto be listed in lhe WSD Directory, please renew.Graduates of lhe Purple Mainslream class are noweligible to join the Club.

EAGLE BEER BUST

The lundraiser at the SF eagle on Sunday, January 2was quite a success, raising over $700.00 for us and thesame amount for Staying Healthy With HlV. lt was a lotof fun and the crowd was tremendous. Everyone therehad a good time and some people made new friends.

PLUS CLASS

Our new Plus Class begins on February 7, with RonMasker returning lo Western Star as Instructor. Weregret lhat Don Greco can not leach on Mondays, butcerlainly appreciale lhe great job he did with the Purpleclass. There is stil l a need for Angels, so come on downand join these Square Dance students on Mondays atEVRC.

DANCE NIGHT

Our Daiice nigl'ris ai-e i'eiui-ninE by popuiai',je,nan,j. lVehave some great callers lined up and sincerely hope thatlhese Wednesday night Dances will be a success.Scheduled callers thus far include: Ron Libby fromMaine, Ron Hirsch, Ron Masker, Ed Conley, BertSwerer, Don Greco, and Chuck Yeo. Some of thedances will have special themes. Scheduled for theRon Masker Dance on February 23 is an lce CreamSocial and the Chuck Yeo Dance on March 30 will be aFun Dangle dance.

CORRECTION

The photographs credited to Mike Sellers in theDecember Newsletter were taken by Jim Anderson.Mike processed them so that they were able to be usedin the newsletter. Sorrv!

LITERATURE TABLE

WSD provides a Literalure Table at all club lunctions atEVRC. On this table are flyers of Dances. Fly-lns,Retreals, and other information that we feelwillbe ofinterest to Members. There is a binder for other clubnewsletlers and a binder for past issues of WSD Today, ourdaily inlormation sheet. The newsletters from other clubsare very interesting and provide ideas that we can borrowfor our club. From the Lambda Squares of Washington DCcomes lhis quote.

When you do dance, I wish youA wave o'the sea, that you might ever doNothing but that."

The lltinters T'ale by William Shakespcare

DON'T STOP, DON'T SLOW DOWN!

Ycllorv Rocks

Gary Gray

TREASURERS REPORTJanuary 1994

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LETTERS TO WESTERN STAR

Dear Club Members,

Thank you to all who helped on lhe Beer Bust.Thanks lo your robust enthusiasm and hardwork we raised $726.50lor the club and thesame lor our charity, Staying Healthy WithHlV. To all of you who prepared or servedfood, poured beer, sold 50/50 tickets, workeothe door or just came by and participated inlhe beer bust a special thanks.

Yellowrocks,Gary Gray, Administrator

SCHEDULE OF ONGOING EVENTS FORIAGSDC CLUBS IN THE GREATER BAY

AREA FOR FEBRUARY'94

Foggy City Dancers: Live Oak School

Tuesdays: Basic Class, 7:30-9:30Thursdays: Club night: MS & Plus 7:30-9:30

Midnight Squares & Related Events:

Sundays: Live Oak SchoolC-3-A Class 1:00-3:00C-1 3:00-4:30Advanced level 4:30-6:00A-1 Class 6:00-7:30

Mondays: Bethany United Methodist Church,1268 Sanchez, near Cl ipperC-1 Class 7:30-9:30

Diablo Dancers: Women's Club.1224Walnut Creek

Thursdays: Plus dancin g 6:45-7'.45Mainstream Class 7:45-9:45

ElCamino Reelers: St. Andrews United MethodistChurch, 411' l Alma Sl. , Palo Alto

Wednesdays: Plus dancing 7:00-7:30 & 9:30-10:00Mainstream Class 7:30-9:30

Capital Cit.v Square.s: .Jefferson Schoo!, 2001Pebblewood St, Sacramento

Tuesday: Basic/MS Class 6:30-8:15Plus Class 8:15-9:30

Prime I's: Jelferson School, 2001 PebblewoodSacramento

Monday: Advanced 7:00-9:30

Please call Russ King @ (415) 863-0990 if you spol anyerrors or omissions or if you know of upcoming changes,so that we may keep these listings current.

THANKS !

WSD GI.ASSIFIEDSCoordinator: Jess A. @ 621-6506

FREE. TO GIVE AWAY:'79 HONDA HATCHBACK - a bizarre car has majorproblems, but just keeps on running. Palty681 -2970

FOR SALE1990 NishikiSport 12 Speed Bicycle. For moreinformalion, contact Mike Tiffany. (510) 655-4062.

PHOTOGRAPHERDance club looking for a good photographer lortaking pictures at all events. Call Gary or Jess621 -6506.

EVENT COORDINATORS NEEDEDDo you have lhat special llair and lalent tocoordinale a special event for WSD? Volunleer nowlor an exciting career as an Evenl coordinator.

ANGELSWe need Angels lor the new Plus Class beginningon Mondays in February.

YOUR AD HEREIAGSDC Clubs can advertise an evenl in THEWESTERN STAR. Contact Jess A. @ 62'l-6506 orwrite WSD, 584 Caslro St. Suite 480, SanFrancisco, CA94114

DESSERTS WANTEDThere will be a Dessert Table at the ValentineDance. All contributions will be appreciated.

SERVICES WANTED

FUNDFTAISiNG IDEASWSD is looking for a few ideas for fundraising.Should be cheap and original. Contact Jess.

SERVICES OFFERED

FUN DANGLESThe WSD Dangel Diva has lots of Fun Danglesavailable. Contacl Pat S. @ 863-0363

IRS TAX PREPARATIONAccounting and Bussiness Administration. DavidBenson, M.B.A.E.A. (415) 349-5030

RHINESTONESAre your rhinestones falling out of your badge?

wourd you rike Largef RhinestoDes roreplace your small ones? For just a small ($1.00per stone or $5.001or the whole badge) donation tolhe Insurance Fund, you can have permanenlRhinestones inserted.Contacl Marie @ 572-9804.

TRAVEL

SACRAMENTO SOCK HOPSaturday Feb. 12, Capital City Squares willbehaving an afternoon workshop at lhe William LandSchool from 2:30 to 5:30 Followed by a Dance {rom7:30 to 10:00.Admission is $6.00 for each session or $10.00 forbolh. Sock Hop Altire is requesled.

CARRIBEAN CRUISEThose interested in a Gay Square Dance Cruise inJanuary 1995, please see the llyer and sign theshow of interest sheel at Club functions.

WSD BOARD MEMBERS

Felix ForninoGary GrayJess AlvarezMike SellersNick CadsonRon JablonskiRuss King

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A contemporary Amer ican Square Dance Clubpr imar i ly serv ing the San Francisco Gay andLesbian communi ty . Subscr ip t ions to the WesternStar are f ree to WSD members, $18 to others, Adsa re comp l imen ta ry to members ; commerc ia ladver t isers may contact us for in format ion"

FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR'S CORNER

March 19, Western Star Dancers will becelebrating our 12th Anniversary. ShelbyDawson wil l be call ing at St. Paulus. He wil l bealternating Plus and Mainstream. This shouldbe a great dance with a really great caller.

MEMBER OF THE MONTH

February Member of theMonth is one of ourha rdes tworke rs - - -RonJablonski. He is currentlyseruing as Arch Angel forthe Plus Class, aftersuccesstul ly guiding his"chicks" of the Purple classthrough Basic andMainstream. Roh has alsocoordinated many WSDevents. He is always awil l ing part icipant andoffers a hand in gett ingth ings done. Some of

Ron's recent endeavors include sell ing 50/50tickets at both the SF Eagle Beer Busts and atrecent dances, Playing Santa Claus at the CraftFaire, and running, albeit unsuccessfully for MsCamp Caz. Ron is also serving on the WSDBoard of Directors. Congratulations to FebruaryMember of the Month. Ron Jablonski.

PLUS CI.ASS

The new Plus Class is going quite well. lt is asmall but active group. we do need follows toAngel. For some reason there is an overabundance of Leads. So girls come down to thePlus Class on Monday nights and help us out.

CLUB NIGHTS

Our new Club Nights got off to a fantastic startwith Ron Libby from Maine calling our first night.Ron called some very hard Plus, someMainstream and even an Advanced tip. OtherDances in our Month of Rons were called byRon Hirsch and Ron Masker. For March wehave scheduled Eddie Joe Conley, Bert Swerer,Dcn Grecc, an,j a iiindangei Dance wiih ChtrckYeo calling. lt would be nice to see more of themembers who have been asking for a weeklyclub night at these dances.

GARAGE SALE

Hang on to your goodies for just another month,WSD wil l be having a Garage Sale in Apri l .There are all kinds of ways to help; bringvaluables (or junk), help sel l the valuables (orjunk), or come and buy the valuables (or junk).

WANT ADS/ LETTERS TO WSD

We are still soliciting ads for the classified sectionand letters to WSD. I know that you haveopinions, so write us and offer your opinion.

QUARTERLY SELECTION

Freeman Stamper, editor of the QuarterlySelection says that the magazine will bereturning soon. This is something that weshould all be looking forward to seeing.

YELLOWROCKS,Gary Gray, Administrator

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Westem Star Dancers Board MeetingFebruary 15, 1994

r Camp Caz -- Mike attended the board meeting ofDiablo Dancers to determine their interest inco-sponsoring this yea/s Camp Caz event. Theboard was delighted to have been asked toparticipate, expressing their continued feelings ofloyalty to Weslern Star for its support of theirfounding. Essentially, however they declinedinterest at this time.

The board appreciated Mike's update of this openitem and can use this input in planning lor theevent this lall.

The agency which manages the scheduling ofCamp Caz has sent out contracls for this year.This does nol need immediate attenlion but weneed lo brainstorm more about what we willbedoing about this Jall 's event. Tabled.

I Parade -- Western Star coordinating the paradecontingent this year.

r PLUS Class -- Mosl of the recently graduatedMainstream Class is now attending Plus.Additionally we have some non-members lromoutside the gay club community who wish toparticipate.

The board expressed officialTHANKS lo RussKing for picking up the reins in finishing theteaching for the just graduated Plus class. Great tohave this support when unfortunately unforeseenscheduling problem arose with the regularinslructor.

r Dance Night -- First one was quite successful.

Callers have been delermined through March.

r Garage Sale -- Ramona is working with Most HolyRedeemer to try to schedule our sale to be held atLive Oak schoolon Apri l9 and 10.

r Treasurer gave his report. There was a nice profitfrom the Valenline's Dance. There was a verysmall loss associated with the Ron Libby dance butlhis had been anticipated. Very pleased to havebeen able to have him to kick o{l our return toDance Nights.

r Round Table -- Felix advised that the 1996Convention committee will be requesting that eachclub sponsor a dance to raise money for the event.There was discussion about the amount of moneyneeded and our concern that there be closeaccounting.

Moved and seconded that we sponsor a dance forlhe convention.


H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A R Y H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A R Y H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A R Y H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A R Y H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A R Y H A P P i '

SCHEDULE OF ONGOING EVENTS FORIAGSDCIM CLUBS IN THE GREATER BAY

AREA FOR March '94

> Foggy City Dancers: Live Oak SchoolTuesdays: Basic Class, 7:30-9:30Thursdays: Club night MS & Plus 7:30-9:30Sundays: Plus Class, 7:30-930 (Begins Mar, 13)Alternate location for club night March 17,24 &31 TBA.Call (415) 905-4546 for updated info,

> Midnight Squares & Related Events:Sundays: Live Oak SchoolC-3-A Class 1:00-3:00C-1 3:00-4:30Advanced level 4:30-6:00A-1 Class 6:00-7:30Mondays: Bethany United Methodist Church,1268 Sanchez, near ClipperC-1 Class 7:30-9:30

> Diablo Dancers: Women's Club,CreekThursdays: Plus dancing 6145-7:45Mainstream Class 7:45-9:45

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> El Camino Reelers: St. Andrews United Methodist Church,4111 Alma St., Palo AltoWednesdays: Plus dancing 7:00-7:30 & 9:30-10:00Mainstream Class 7:30-9:30

> Capital City Squares: Jefferson School,2001 PebblewoodSt, SacramentoTuesday: Basic/MS Class 6:30-8:15Plus Class 8:15-9:30

> Prime 8's: Jefferson School,2001 Pebblewood St,SacramentoMonday: Advanced 7:00-9:30

Please callRuss King @ (415)863-0990 if you spot anyerrors or omissions or if you know of upcoming changes,so that we may keep these listings current,

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Januarv 1994

February Income $1,888.85

February Expenses $1 ,241.09

February Ga in $ 647.76

Jess A lvarez , Treasurer

EVENT COORDINATORS NEEDEDDo you have lhat special llair and talent to coordinate aspecial event for WSD? Volunteer now for an exciting careeras an Event coordinalor.

ANGELSWe need Angels lor the new Plus Class beginning onMondays in February.

YOUR AD HEREIAGSDCTM Clubs can advertise an event in THE WESTERNSTAR. Contact Jess A. @ 621-6506 or write WSD, 584Castro St. Suite 480, San Francisco, CA 94114 V,ruFUNDRAISING IDEASWSD is looking for a few ideas for fundraising" Should becheap and original. Contact Jess.

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In Memoriam

Drew Morrison, an honorary member fromSquares Across The Border, diedFebruary 19th. He was an activesupporter of SATB and the IAGSDC rM.Some may remember him as one of thethree people who presented the ten yearbanner from SATB in March 1992 inrecognition of our sistei city club alliance.

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PHOTOGRAPHERDance club looking tor a good photographer for takingpictures at all events. Call Gary or Jess 621-6506"

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Chuck Yeo, Caller

EVRC Theater7:30

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28 29Foggy City Dancers ReGuerneville, Bill Eyler a(Concludes on May 1)

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The Newsleffer of the Western Star Dancers 584Castro St., Suite 480, San Francisco, Ca94114-2s88

A contemporary American Square Dance Clubprimarily serving the San Francisco Gay andLesbian community. Subscriptions to the Western Starare free to WSD members, $18 to others, Ads arecomplimentary to members; commercial advertisersmay contact us for information

FROM THE ADMINISTRATORSCORNER

WSD celebrated our 12th anniversary with aDance March '19. There was a large turn out andlots ol familiar faces from past years, other clubsand those members that we only see at specialevents. A special thank you to Patty White forlhe anniversary ribbons, Jess for all of his ideasand support, Art B. for lhe sodas, Mike Markic forthe cake, Mike S. and Jim P. for the survey, LeeG. for housing Shelby, Ron J. for selling the50/50 tickets, Todd T for helping decorate, Felixand Greg for hauling the equipment, Pat Smithfor selling dangles and anniversary badges andallthe others that pitched in to help. You allwerereally great. Congratulations to GOLDRUSH whoalso celebrated their 8th Anniversary in March I

MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Member of the month for March was in the secondgraduating class and is stillvery active in the club.He has served on the board, taught classes,served on lhe election committee, and donealmost everything to promote square dancing"When we lost our instructors lor the last plus

class, without asecond thought,Russ King steppedin and took over.Crossfire Vl, hislatest contribution tothe c lub w i l lbeunveiled at GoldenBoot Ranch on May13. This episode ofthe continuingSquare Dance Soap

Opera was writlen, produced, directed and editedby him.

Congratulations and Thank You, Russ King,Member of the Month lor March.

GARAGE SALE

We willbe having our semi-annual Garage Saleon April 9 and 10. This time il will be held in frontof the Live Oak Schoolon Diamond St. acrosslrom Most Holy Redeemer Church. Pleasecome by to help oul, visit and buy. lf you want tohave something picked up, contacl Mike and Jimat 563-3220. ltems may be brought afler 9 AMon Saturday.

NEW BASIC CLASS

Our new Red 94 Basic Class willbegin onMonday, May 9. The class will be taught RonMasker. The first two evenings will be free"There is a llyer about the class in this newsletter.Please make copies of it and distribute it to allyour friends. From previous studies done themajority of class members come at the insistenceof square dancers. We will also be having someGuerrilla Squares"

PLIJS GRADUATION

The present Plus Class will graduate at a SpecialGraduation Plus Dance called by Ron Masker atclub night on May '11. These class members arebecoming really good dancers, so join them for agreat dance.

AUSTRALIAN DANCE NIGHT

The Club Night on April27 will have an Australiantheme. The caller willbe Ron Hirsch. Pleasedress in your favorite Aussie Fantasy, Matey!Proceeds from this Dance will go to help defraylhe convention cosls of Stuart Mauchline, of NewSouth Wales Australia. There is a letterexplaining the Australian Club.

QUARTERLY SELECTION

A great big hand for Freeman, his newlyresurrected Quarterly Selection is great.Freeman will be asking different people forcontributions.

Yellow Rocks,Gary

LETTERS

David Baker, RN, MSN, andRichard Copeland13-B Belcher Street, San Francisco, CA 941'14

March 2 ,1994

Dear Western Star Dancers,

We owe a very special thank you for your supportof staying Healthy With HlV. At the Eagle BeerBust on January 2, 1994, members of WesternStar raised seven hundred twenty six dollars andfifty cents ($726.50) to help us in our efforts toeducate people with HIV/AIDS about options forsupporting their health. As members ol WSD,our gratitude lo our fellow club members isdeeply felt. we do regret that we were unable lohelp with the work and join in lhe fun, due to priorplans.

The mission ol Staying Healthy with HIV is toeducate people wilh HIV/AIDS about healthpromoting trealments that can improve theirhealth and quality of life. Many options areavailable, but limited access to information makestreatment choices difficult. We present seminarsthat empower participants lo lake charge of theirhealth care and establish a personalized heallhprogram. The seminars provide information andfacilitate decision making about complimentary,allernative and holistic treatment options that areavailable now, often at very low cost and withdemonslrated elfecliveness. We have alsopublished the book Staying Healthy With HlV,which includes much of the inlormalion from theseminar, and more. For more information, talk tous at WSD events or call 4151255-2327.

Our practical approach has encouraged manypeople in their elforts to stay alive and healthy.And in these difJicult times, the need for hope isgreat. We all must offer whateverencouragement we can. And that is what yourdonation represents to us; it affirms the value olour work and inspires us to conlinue our ellorts.As always, we wish you the best in your efforts tofight AIDS and in your supporl of people with HIVand AIDS.

ln gratitude,

David Baker & Richard Copeland

P.S. Your donation is tax-deductible. Ournon-profit sponsor is the Center for Natural andTraditional Medicines in Washington, DC. TheirTax lD Number (TlN/ElN) is 52-1743814.

Robert M. Young, CSWFebruary 22,1994Memorandum to All Member

Australian Club:As many of you may already know, we have

been contacted by a club in New Soulh Wales,Australia, which has been lounded by a mannamed Stuart Mauchline. lt is a club which grewoul of an HIV+ social group, and has expanded tothe general gay population ol the area (10 hoursfrom Sidney and 2 hours from Brisbane - gol igure!) .

The club is planning to apply for IAGSDCmembership at this yea/s convention inWashington. The members, however, have littleor no discretionary funds, as many live ongovernment pensions, or, in Stuart's case, is theprimary caregiver of a person living withAiDS/HlV and has little income.

A ticket from Auslralia to Washington DCwould cost approximately $1,500.00. That is outol Stuart's budget at this point in time, as it is outol the Associalion's budget AND jurisdiction.

To this end, however, Darrell Ertzberger and Iare making a complelely ad hoc request of eachof lhe member clubs to hold some kind offundraiser to buy Sluart a ticket and allow him topresent his club for membership personally.

Darrell and I appreciate your club's efforts andhope to making lhis a successfulventure.

Very truly yours,Bob Young

Western Star Dancers Board MeetingNotes - March 15,1994

All Present

Special Note: We, on the board, need to be verycircumspect about comments to people in or out of theclub. Personal comments can easily be construed asbeing representative of official positions.

Camp Cazadero:

1.Need $960 deposit as oJ March 6. Payee would waituntil after the Board meeting. Either party cancancel up to 60 days prior to the event (currentlyscheduled for Sept. 30). Authorized payment ofdeposit.

2. Need canvass by middle of July.

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3. Need commitment by end of July. At that point it isg o o r n o g o !

4. Cost will be $85 for those committing early and$100 thereafter. Date for early registration to bedetermined.

5. IAGSDCTM mailings in late May so that everyonewill have opportunity to go at the discounted rate"

Parade Activities:Deposit of $100 is required for our type of unit(includes auto or pickup).

IAGSDCTM INFORMATION:1. Needs Western Star bio material by April 11. Russ

will provide.2. Annual fee has been reduced to $1 per member.

We will use the $3 charged this year to pay fordeficit accrued from last year's assessment and willreduce our annual membership fee to reflectreduced assessment.

3. New club has been proposed from Australia. Needto help support their member coming to Washingtonfor the initial membership. Dedicating the proceedsfrom a dance is one way which would help.

PLUS CLASS:1. Doing well, r ight on schedule2. Recommended that we have a special theme club

night which would double as Plus graduation. Thiswil l be May 11, a 'Plus only' dance. Need toaccelerate schedule to make time for the upcomingBasic class.

BASIC CI.ASS:Scheduled to start in May. lt is understood at this timethat Ron Masker will be teaching this class as well.May 9 to be first lntro night and May 16, the first class.

CLUB NIGHTWe will be designating nights for special financialneeds - for example one night for the lnsurance Fundand another night for support of the Australian Club"

TRIMESTER Meeting:Planning for first Wednesday in May

MEMBERSHIP:Discussed loss of some old members but generallypleased with renewal activity"

DIRECTORY:Will be coming out soon.

GARAGE SALE:April9-10 in front of Live Oak School Please bringitems Sautrday a.m. - 8:30

ROUND RABLE:CrossFire Vl is being edited, dates of showing will beannounced with retrospective preceding.

Next Meeting: April 19 at Mike's

Final Episode of" CrossFire"

To Premiere in May !

Friday the 13th is considered unlucky; Fridaythe 13th of May will be particularly unlucky forcertain members of the Hockstedder familywhen the finalchapter ol "CROSSFIRE" hasits world premiere at Golden Boot Ranch. Findout what happened to Madame Hockstedde/smissing-and-presumed-dead husband Eliot!Find out who killed shyster lawyer MelvinSmiley with a lava lamp! Find out whokidnapped Dumpster Lover, and who is doingresearch on "How to make flawless letterbombs" in Episode Six: "Explode the Line".And if you want to attend the premiere, butdon't have a clue who lhese characters are,either attend the special encore showing ofEpisodes one through five at Russ's Place(1227 Page St.) on Friday, May 6th, or checkthem oul from the C & C Studios VideoLibrary. Call Russ @ (415) 863-0990 or John& Scott @ (415) 550-8586 for moreinformation.

Will Ben get out of prison? Will agents fromH.M.S. Diatribe get the money? WillAngeliqueever behave herself? Find out in May I

Treasurer's Report for March 1994

March '94Income $1386.50March '94 Expenses 2241.58*March'94 Loss 854.98+*

tlncludes Camp Caz Deposit** January and February gains offset this loss


April Birthdays

6th - Michael Healy8th - Richard Copeland

l2th - Ed Conleyl3th - Don Greco

l3th - Dennis Turner19th - Patty White

25th - David Draper

Western Star. There is no charge and it is open toall provide print support.clubs and club members. All it takes is a phone call.

WSD CLASSIFMDSCoordinator: Jess A. @ 621-6506

Don't miss out on your chance to advertise in the

PHOTOGRAPHER

pictures at all events. Call Gary or Jess 621-6506.

EVENT COORDINATORS NEEDEDDo you have that special flair and talent to coordinatea special event for WSD? Volunteer now lor anexciting career as an Event coordinator.

ANGELSWe need Angels for the new Plus Class beginning onMondays in February.

YOUR AD HEREIAGSDCTM Clubs can advertise an event in THEWESTERN STAR. Contact Jess A. @ 621-6506 orwrite WSD, 584 Castro St. Suite 480, San Francisco,cA 941 14

SERVICES WANTED

FUNDRAISING IDEASWSD is looking for a few ideas for fundraising. Shouldbe cheap and original. Contact Jess.

SERVICES OFFERED

FUN DANGLESThe WSD Dangel Diva has lots of Fun Danglesavailable. Contact Pat S. @ 863-0363

IRS TAX PREPARATIONAccounting and Bussiness Administration. DavidBenson, M.B.A.E.A. (415) 349-5030

RHINESTONESAre your rhinestones fall ing out of your badge? Wouldyou like Larger Bhinestones to replace your smallones? For just a small ($1.00 per stone or $5.00 forthe whole badge) donation to the Insurance Fund, youcan have permanent Rhinestones inserted. ContactMarie @ 572-9804-

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

STABS THARS AND CABLE CARS CONVENTION'96 is looking for volunteers to help out for the rest ofthis year. Anyone wishing to commit to working as theneeds come up should contact Claire Meisel at861-1979"

WANTED. TRAVEL AGENT & PRINTER

Experienced Travel AgenVAgency to act as the officialcontact for the 1996 IAGSDC Convention. Must befamiliar with handling large groups, able to negotiateairline rates for Convention attendees, and assistsquare dancers with all travel arrangements to andfrom San Francisco during convention period.

Printer/Print agency to handle numerous printing needs ofthe 1996 IAGSDC Convention. Must be able to quote printpricing and work closely with Convention committee to

Applicants should be affiliated with the IAGSDC and localNorthern Califomia gay square dance clubs. Please

THARS AND CABLE CARS CONVENTION'96: P. O. Box14105 San Francisco, CA 94114 or call 4'15 864-3083 after6:00 p.m. daily. Selections willbe made by April30, 1994.

SCHEDULE OF ONGOING EVENTSFOR IAGSDCIII CLUBS IN THEGREATER BAY AREA FOR April'94

Foggy City Dancers: Live Oak SchoolTuesdays: Basic Class, 7:30-9:30Thursdays: Club night MS & Plus 7:30-9:30Sundays: Plus Class, 7:30-93O

Midnight Squares & Related Events:Sundays: Live Oak SchoolC-3-A Class 1:00-3:0OC-'l 3:O0-4:3OAdvanced level 4:30-6:O0A-1 Class 6:00-7:30Mondays: Bethany United MethodistChurch,1268 Sanchez, near ClipperC-1 Class 7:30-9:30

Diablo Dancers: Women's Club,'|-224Lincoln St., Walnut CreekThursdays: Plus dancing 6:45-7:45Mainstream Class 7:45-9:45

El Camino Reelers: St. Andrews UnitedMethodist Church, 4111 Alma St., Palo AltoWednesdays: Plus dancing 7:00-7:3O &9:30-10:00Mainstream Class 7:30-9:30

Capital City Squares: Jefferson School,2001 Pebblewood St, SacramentoTuesday: Basic/MS Class 6:30-8:15Plus Class 8:15-9:30

Prime 8's: Jefferson School, 2001Pebblewood St, SacramentoMonday: Advanced 7:00-9:30

Please call Russ King @ (415) 863-0990 ifyou spot any errors or omissions or if youknow of upcoming changes, so that we maykeep these listings current"

THANKS !

Dance club looking for a good photographer for taking contact Gene Tebbe, Registration Chairperson; STARS

April 1994 T

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Dancing on Monday & Wednesday nights 7.30-9:30 at Eureka Valley RecCenter unless otherwise announced.

EVents on this Calendar are subject to change

I Foggy City ,lDancers Z

Spring Dance with

Roger Loney @ UnitarianHall 7;30 om

Plus Class /EVRC Theater 7

7:3ORon Masker, Instructor

5 WSD Dark ,aNo Dancing O 7 PoassTheSea

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Flyin begins in San Diego(thru the 10th) Gall ScoftParker @ (619) 268-4249for information

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1 0 a m - 4 p mLive Oak(See Flyer)

Plus Class I lEVRC Theater I I

7:30Ron Masker, Instructor

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7 '1

Ron Masker, Caller

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Capital City Squares preswith callers Johnny PreskResort in Guerneville. DarHall, Mainstream thru A-2929-8697 for more info

', ./tonts "Roll Down The Rive/'r & Dave Stevens @ Fifes:ing @ Veterans MemorialCall George @ (916)

"Roll Down The I .7Rive/' I /concludes

:J;:"ilL., I B7:30Ron Masker, Instructor

Hffi""'o I g [,; "''o 20EVRC Theater

7:30Chuck Yeo, Caller

2I 22 El Camino -t )Reelers Z JDance with

Paul Waters, 7:30-10:30

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St. Andrews (locationtentative)

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26 WSD Club 1r7Nisht Z /EVRC Theater

7:30Ron Hirsch, Caller(Benefil for AustralianClub)

2B 29FoSSy Crty Dancers ReGuemeville, Bill Eyler a(Concludes on May 1)

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eat at Wildwood ind Andy Shore, Calling

Muy 1994Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

I Final Night of 1Plus Class Z

EVRC Theater 7:30Ron Masker, Instructor

3 WSD DARK 1 5 Special Retrospective /

showing of O

'CROSSFIRE' Episodes 1 thru 5@ Russ Kng's 1227 Page St.S.F. , 7 ;30 - 11:00(Pizza Available)

7

8 NEW BASIC /\clAss yBEGINS

EVRC Theater,7:30

Ron Masker, Instructor

(Free Introductory Night)

IO Plus Class | |Graduation Night I I

(All Plus Tonite l)

EVRC Theater, T:30

Ron Masker, Caller

I2 WORLD PREMIERE OF 7 ),'cRossFrRE" I J

Episode 5: Explode The LineGolden Boot Ranch

790 Sanchez #3

7;30 - Refreshments

8:30 - Showtime

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'YELLOWROCKS' DanceTodd Fellegy, CallingWilliam Land School 1?h & V Sts.Sacramento. 7:30

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t7 WSD Club Night I OEVRC Theater I O

7:30Don Greco, Caller

I9 20 Foggy City Dancers Picnic ) |

Golden Gate Park 2 I

Lindley Meadow/3Oth Ave & JFK Drive

Andy Shore Calling, 1'l - 3 pm

Basic/MS/PLUS

Midnight Squares Advanced &Challenge Graduation Dance,

Eric Henerlau Calling

Live Oak School, 7-10 pm

22 Basic Class a )EVRC Theater Z J

7;30Ron Masker, Instructor

24 WSD Club Night 1 f- , , , \EVRC Theater 2 J

7..1.i

Dave Decot, Caller

26 )7. a /

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2BOakland (through May 29)

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MEMORIAL DAY

3I on Monday & Wednesday nights 7:30-9:30 at Eureka ValleyRec Center unless otherwise announced.


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*WESTERN STAR DANCERS*SQUARE DANCE CLUB

WILL BE STARTING A NEW BASIC CLASS

EVERYMONDAY NIGHT

BEGINNING MAY 9, 1994

7:30 PM

EURE,KA VALLtrY RECREATION CENTER

COLLINGWOOD NEAR 18TH STREET

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (415\ 621-6506

rHEESTER.N STA

Volume 11 MAY 1994 lssue 5

FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR'SCORNER

-What can I do lor WSD?' is aquestion that I seldom hear. ltseems that the club has twotypes of members, those thatdon't ask and just pitch in and dowhat is needed, and those that

merely pay their dues, and occasionally attend certainevents. The people who have been chosen asMembers of the Month lor the last few months havecertainly been the types that don't ask, they just do.This month is no exception.

MEMBER(S) OF THE MONTH

April Member(s) of theMonth are two of themost dedicated, hardworking Club Members.Felix Fornino and BobLeslie have done somuch for the club. Felixis currently serving onthe WSD Board ofDirectors, as well as theConvention '96 Board. Bob has been doing the WSDNewsletter mailings during 94. They have alsocoordinated many events, Dances, Picnics, andGarage Sales. Many times they have opened theirhome to the club for things like making Club Vests.Any time we need something done and done right wecan always depend on Bob and Felix to get the jobdone. Yellow Rocks and a huge Thank You to AprilMembers of the Month, Felix Fornino and Bob Leslie.

The Newsletter of the Western Star Dancers 584Castro St., Suite 480, San Francisco, Ca.941 14-2588

A contemporary American Square Dance Clubprimarily serving the San Francisco Gay andLesbian community. Subscriptions to the WesternStar are free to WSD members, $18 to others, Adsare complimentary to members: commercialadvertisers may contact us for information.

A FOND GOODBYE

Another couple that have done so much for the clubare moving (have moved) to Sacramento. Tod Tyronand Tim McKenna have been great members,Coordinating events, attending events, serving oncommittees and just being around for everything.These guys will be missed, but will be around foractivities occaisionally. Good Luck on your move.

CLUB NIGHTS

Our Club Nights are still going smooth, but we doneed more participation from members. The largerthe attendence is, the more fun we seem to have.This is a great oppurtunity to dance with our localcallers. Calling in May will be Ron Masker,DonGreco and Dave Decot.

GARAGE SALE

The Garage Sale was a huge success, great weather,some real finds, (watch out for some real suprises atthe next Christmas gift exchange) and we raised$634.82 for the lnsurance Fund. A Thank You to allwho helped and especially Ramona who arranged theevent with Most Holy Redeemer.

PLUS GRADUATION DAI.ICE

Ron Masker will be calling at a Graduation Dance forour soon to be graduated Plus Class on May 11. Theevening will be $3.00 for all who are not graduatingand Free to the Graduation Class. The wholeevening will be devoted to Plus Calls. Come by todance with the graduates, share some refreshmentsand have fun.

TRIMESTER MEETING

We will be having a SHORT trimester meeting onMay 18 before the Club Night Dance. The meetingwill begin at 7:15 and end at 8:00 sharp. This will befollowed by Don Greco calling MS and Plus. Thereare some important issues that need membershipattention, so please try to attend.

NEW BASIC CIASS

Our new Basic Class begins on May 9, 1994. Please comeand bring a prospective class member. The first twosessions are free. Ron Masker will be the instructor andRon Jablonskiwill be serving as Arch Angel. See the llyerin this issue. Guerilla Squares Schedule: All beginning atHarvey Milk Plaza.

May l -Sunday l2 lo2pmMayT -Saturday 12lo2pnMay9-Monday5to6pm

YELLOWROCKS,

Gary Gray, Administrator

Treasurer's Report for April 1994

Apr i l '94Income $816.41Apri l '94 Expenses 871.83*April '94 Loss 55.42

*Includes payments for Parade Celebration andBoothPrevious gains still offset loss.

Garage Sale proceeds along with proceeds fromlast two Club Nights were deposited in theInsurance Fund.

Insurance Fund Balance as of 4/30 - $1.167.77


May Birthdays

4th - Agnes SmithSth - Demian Quesnel1Oth - Helen Sommers

13th - Bud Budlong1sth - Mathew Snyder

18th - Richard Simonell i27lh - Rod Morrell28th - Joe Nesci

29th - Marina Manoguerra

WSD CTASSIFIEDS


Don't miss out on your chance to advertisein the Western Star. There is no charge andit is open toallclubs and club members. Allit takas is a phone call.

PHOTOGRAPHERDance club looking lor a good photographerfor taking pictures at all events. Call Garyor Jess 621 -6506.

EVENT COORDINATORSNEEDED

Do you have that special tlair and talent tocoordinate a special event for WSD?Volunteer now for an exciting career as anEvent coordinator.

FIAT TO SHAREWSD member Russ King and house-mateKeith Sklower are seeking a third(preferably gay male non-smoker, but thesepoints are negotiable) to share theirspacious, attractive 3-bedroom llat in theHaight. lncludes sunny private bedroomwith deck; parking space available. Call(415) 863-0990 lor more information.Available May 1.

AT{GELSWe need Angels for the new Plus Classbeginning on Mondays in February.

YOUR AD HEREIAGSDCTM Clubs can advertise an event inTHE WESTERN STAR. Contact Jess A. @621-6506 or wrile WSD, 584 Castro St.Suite 480, San Francisco, CA 94114

SERVICES WANTED

FUNDRAISING IDEASWSD is looking for a few ideas forfundraising. Should be cheap and original.Contact Jess.

SERVICES OFFERED

FUN DANGLESThe WSD Dangel Diva has lots of FunDangles available. Contact Pat S. @863-0363

ACCOUNTING AAID BUSINESSADMINISTRATIONDavid Benson, M.B. A. E. A.(415) 349-so3o.

WSD CLASSIFIEDS Cont'd

RHINESTONESAre your rhinestones falling out of yourbadge? Would you like Larger Rhinestonesto replace your small ones? For just asmall ($1.00 per stone or $5.00 for thewhole badge) donation to the InsuranceFund, you can have permanentRhinestones inserted. Contact Marie @572-9804.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

STARS THARS A}.ID CABLE CARSCONVENTION 96 is looking for volunleersto help out for the rest of this year. Anyonewishing to commit to working as the needscome up should contact Claire Meiselat861 -1 979.

PC FOR SALE

Epson Equity ll l, Fulldesktop case, 286,30 Mg hard disk, 2- 5114 Floppy Drives,Color monitor, asking $200 best offer,info call Scott or John (415) 550-8586

WHO'S DOING WHAT

Gary G - Administrator/f lyers/callerbookings/IAGSDCTM Rep

Ron M. - InstructorRuss K. - CalendarJess A. - Treasurer/Classified adsJim A. - DatabaseGary G./Jess A. - PublicityJohn C. - Westem Star editor/flyersFreeman S. - Quarterly Selection editor

WSD Board of Directors

Feliz FominoGary GrayJess AlvarezMike SellersNick CarlsonRon JablonskiRuss King

II

Sctredule Of Ongoing Events ForIAGSDCTM Clubs In The Greater BayArea For May'94

Foggy City Dancers: Live Oak SchoolTuesdays: Basic Class, 7:30-9:30Thursdays: Club night: MS & Plus 7:30-9:30Sundays: Plus Class, 7:30-930

Midnight Squares & Related Events:Sundays: Live Oak SchoolC-3-A Class 1:00-3:00C-1 3:00-4:30Advanced level 4:30-6:00

Diablo Dancers: Women's Club,1224Lincoln St., Walnut CreekThursdays: Plus dancing 6:45-7:45Mainstream Class 7 :45-9:45

El Camino Reelers: St. Andrews UnitedMethodist Church, 4111 Alma St., Palo AltoWednesdays: Plus dancing 7:00-7:30 &9:30-10:00Mainstream Class 7:30-9:30

Capital City Squares: Jefferson School,2001 Pebblewood St, SacramentoTuesday: Basic/MS Class 6:30-8:15Plus Class 8:15-9:30

Prime 8's: Jefferson School,2001Pebblewood St, SacramentoMonday: Advanced 7:00-9:30

Please call Russ King @ (415)863-0990 if you spot any errorsor omissions or if you know ofupcoming changes, so that wemay keep these listings current.

THANKS !

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BEGINNING MAY 9, 19947:30 PM

EUREKA VALLEY RECREATION CENTER

COLLINGWOOD NEAR l BTH STREET

FIRST TWO SESSIONS FREE

COME LEARN TO SQUARE DANCE !

IT'S HEALTHY, GOOD EXERCISE AND LOTS OF FUN*

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RON MASKER, INSTRUCTOR

FOR MORE TNFORMATTON CALL (415) 621-6506

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Lindley Meadow80{h Ave & JFK Drive

Andy Shore Calling, 11 - 3 pm

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MEMORIAL DAY

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Randy Page, Caller

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Baltimore, MD, Pete Diven& Ett McAtee. Callers

rHEESTER]I SIA

Volume 11 JUNE 1994 lssue 6

FROM THEADMINISTRATOR'SCORNER

June is the busiest month ofthe year, so "Don'l Stop,Don'l slow Down!" We have

so much to celebrate, and so many activities toattend.

MEMBER OF THE MONTH

May Member of the Monthis one of our busiest andfamiliar members,especially lo recent classmembers, Ron Masker,lnstruclor, Caller and ClubMember. Ron is alwayseager lo do just a little bitmore, whether it involvescalling for GuerillaSquares, coming in a littleearly to hold workshops,introducing new class members to the fine art ofsquaredancing, or cleaning out and organizing thesupply cabinet. We thank you, Member of theMonth for May, Ron Masker.

SAN FRANCISCO TO STONEWALL:PRIDE AND PROTEST

WSD will be coordinating the Gay Square Dancecontingent at this years Parade. We will be joiningwith other local dancers to Square Dance our waydown Market Street. We do need Monitors, soplease try lo attend a Monitoring class, which willbe scheduled in the next few weeks. This year theParade is on June 19. We will also be having abooth at Celebration. Ron Jablonski is making thearrangemenls, so ask him how you can help.

PRE-PARADE DANCEBill Eyler from Albuquerque will be calling ourPre-Parade dance to be held at St. Paulus on thenight belore the Parade. The Dance is lrom 7:30to 10:30 and costs $6.00. Please plan to attendthis always well attended Dance and enjoy dancingto a really great caller. Contact Lee Gianfranceso

to help with the dance. Refreshments (snacks ordesserts) would be appreciated.

STONEWALL 25Many members of WSD will be attending theactivities of Stonewall 25 in New York, and dancingdown the Northeast to DC for the IAGSDCConvention over lhe Fourth. The Times Squaresof New York will be having a Friday Night Danceon June 24.

PLUS GRADUATIONCongratulations to the recent graduates of the PlusClass. You all looked really good at yourgraduation Dance called by RonMasker. Now lets get some floor time by coming tothe Basic Class and angeling and attending theWednesday Club Night. We have lots of goodcallers lined up.

HARVEY MILLSFormer WSD member, Harvey Mills, passed awayon March 4. Harvey was a great cook, a caringand generous person, and an energetic dancer.We wil lmiss him.

NEW RED CLASSThe new class is going quite well. The membersseem to have a lively sense of humor and really doenjoy dancing. Ron Jablonski is the Archangel.Come by and give the class a look, help Angel andjoin in the fun. lt is also a painless way to "learnthe other role" and lruly become bidansual.

Don't Stop, Don't Slow Down!YELLOWROCKS,Gary Gray, Administrator

The Newsletter of the Western Strr Dancers5t4 Crstro SL, Suitc 4t0, San Franclsco, Cr.9411+2588

A contcmporery American Square Dance C'lubprlmarlly serving the San Franclsco Gay endl,csbian conrnrunity. Subscriptions to theWeskrn Strr rre frce to WSD mrinrbcrg $18 toothen" Ads rre complimentary to members;conrnrercial edvertlsers mrv cont{ct us forlnformation-

Quil t Panels on Display

Attention is called to an exhibit of Names Projectquilt panels now on view at the Center for the ArtsGalleries and Forum in Yerba Buena Gardens (atMission and 3rd Streets) through June 261h.lncluded are panels for Western Slar membersCap Anderson (a.k.a. Cap Moran) and KeithBishop. The panel in Cap's memory includes hisTOshirt designs for many of our Cazadero retreats.Western Star members Freeman Stamper, MimiMueller, Chelsea Baylor and Russ King are amongthose who worked on the panel, together withlriends from Cap's clogging and Scottish countrydance activities.

Both panels are in the mezzanine level part of lhedisplay. lt is not necessary to enler the paidadmission area of the gallery lo see them; simplygo up lhe stairs near the main entrance, adjacentto the lront glass wall. Regular museum hours are11:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M., Tuesday throughSunday.

Ca l l in 'A l l DancersThe Red Class Needs You !

Do you remember what it was likewhen you started to squaredance? | think one of the bestparts was to have an experienceddancer nearlcy and helping me tofind the fun and energy lhat comes from being asquare dancer. How would you like to help with thenew Red Class, they look very promising. I coulduse as many of you who would like to give me aMonday or two a month lo be an Angel, or if youare really ambitious every Monday. We haveseveral women and I would be very pleased lo seemore of our women out dancing.

Or have you ever wanted lo learn the other role.This would be a great time tor you to do it. Or areyou a lapsed square dancer, come back to the lold,and join us on Mondays to relresh your minds andbodies. Bring those skills that you have learnedback then join us on Wednesday, club nights andal the dance events.

I look forward to seeing you real soon. Rememberthe Square dance motlo "Don't Stop, Don't SlowDown"

Ron MaskerTeacher/Caller forThe Red Class

''CROSSFIf,(E'' ENCORE

By popular demand, a special encore screening olCrossFire 6 (Explode The Line") has beenscheduled for Friday, June 10th at Russ King's,1227 Page St. lt will be preceded by 'The

Screenwrite/s Cut" ol Episodes 1 through 5,making this the first time that the entireHockstedder Family square dance saga has beenshown on a single evening. lf you missed theacclaimed premiere of CrossFire 6 last month,mark your calendars now! ShoMimes are 7:00 pmfor 'The Screenwrite/s Cut' and 10:00 pm forCrossFire 6. Call Russ at (415) 863-0990 foradditional information.

"Square Dancing from the G"yCommunity" come to the S.F. Free FolkFestival

The San Francisco Free Folk Festival is an annual2-day event combining dance and musicworkshops with informal concerts. Although apredominantly 'straight' event, one of the Festivalorganizers has invited Western Star member andcaller Ron Hirsch to do a one-hour workshop on"square dance lrom the gay community" as part oftheir schedule for the first time this year. lt will belike a fast-paced introductory class (most peopleattending the workshops have prior danceexperience, and usually catch on pretty quickly).Anyone who would like to 'angel' (and perhapscheck oul some of the other workshops before andafier the square-dancing) is encouraged to attend.

The 18th Annual Free Folk Festival will be held onSaturday June 11 and Sunday June '12 at the JohnAdams Campus of City College (old Lowell High),1860 Hayes Street at Masonic, starting al noonboth days. Ron's workshop will be on Sunday lrom2:00 to 3:00 pm. lf you have any questions, callRon @ (415\ 252-1551 for specifics about thesquare-dancing or Russ @ (415) 863-0990 forgeneral inlormation about the over-all event. ltreally is free, by the way, although voluntarycontributions to help defray costs will be solicitedand are much appreciated.

JUNE BIRTHDAYS

7th - Bil Blades1Oth - Don Smith

12th - Art McDermott14th - Todd Tryon1Sth - Harry Koga

16th - Ron Jablonski21st - Robert Green27th - Scott Carey

28th - Piers Greenhill

WSD CLASSIFIEDS


Don't miss out on your chance to advertise in theWestern Star. There is no charge and it is open toallclubs and club members. All it takes is a phonecal l .

PHOTOGRAPHERDance club looking for a good photographer fortaking pictures al all events. Call Gary or Jess621 -6506.


Do you have that special flair and talent tocoordinate a special evenl for WSD? Volunteernow for an exciting career as an Eventcoordinalor.

FLATTO SHAREWSD member Russ King and house-mate KeithSklower are seeking a third (preferably gay malenon-smoker, but these points are negotiable) toshare their spacious, attractive 3-bedroom llat inthe Haight. Includes sunny private bedroom withdeck; parking space available. Call (415)863-0990 for more inlormation. Available NOW

ANGELSWe need Angels lor the new Red Basic Classbeginning on Mondays in February.

FOR SALE - CONVENTION REGISTRATION$95.00 Or The Best Offer. Harry Koga (415)771-1911 Between 11 Am And 8 Pm.

SERVICES WANTED

FUNDRAISING IDEASWSD is looking lor a lew ideas lor fundraising.Should be cheap and original. Contact Jess.

SERVICES OFFERED

FUN DANGLESThe WSD Dangel Diva has lots of Fun Danglesavailable. Conlact Pat S. @ 863-0363

ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESSADMINISTRATIONDavid Benson, M.B. A. E. A.(415) 34s-5030.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

STARS THARS AND CABLE CARSCONVENTION 96 is looking for volunteers tohelp out for the resl of this year. Anyone wishingto commit to working as the needs come upshould contacl Claire Meiselat 861-1979.

WSD INCOME STATEMENT

RevenuesMembersh ipC L a s s D u e sD a n c e sB e e r B u s tG a r a g e S a l e

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TOTAI, SXPENSES

SIJRPLUS FOR PERTOD

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BUILDING FUND ACCOUNTINSURANCE FUND ACCOUNTCHECKING ACCOUNTTOTAT IN BA}IK ACCOUNTS

Jess Alvarez" Treasurer

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WHO'S DOING WHAT

Gary G - Administrator/flyers/callerbookings/IAGSDCTM Rep

Ron M. - InstructorRuss K. - CalendarJess A. - Treasurer/Classified adsJim A. - DatabaseGary G./Jess A. - PublicityJohn C. - Westem Star editor/flyersFreeman S. - Quarterly Selection editor


Feliz ForninoGary GrayJess AlvarezMike SellersNick CarlsonRon JablonskiRuss King

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Schedule Of Ongoing Events ForIAGSDCTM Clubs In The Greater Bay AreaFor June '94

Foggy City Dancers: Live Oak SchoolTuesdays: Basic Class, 7:30-9:30Thursdays: Club night: MS & Plus 7:30-9:30Sundays: Plus Class, 7:00-9:00 (ends June 12)Contact Info: Square Dance Hot Line (415) 90il546

Midnight Squares & Related Events:Sundays: Live Oak SchoolC-3-A Class 1:00-3:00C-1 3:OO-4:30Advanced level 4:30-6:00Contact Info: Glaire Meisel (415) 861-1979 orRoger Miller (415) 6&t-0513

Diabfo Dancers: Women's Club, 1224 Lincoln St.,Walnut CreekThursdays: Mainstream & Plus dancing 7:30 - 9:30Contact Info: Ed Conley & PaulCahill(415) 55&8467

El Camino Reelers: St. Andrews United MethodistChurch, 4111 Alma St. , Palo AltoWednesdays: Plus dancing 7:00-7:30 & 9:30-10:00Mainstream Class 7:30-9:30Contact Info: Dave Decot (408) 241-5813

Capital City Squares: Jelferson School, 2001Pebblewood Sl, SacramentoTuesday: Alternating Plus class and full Plus tips 6:30 -9:30 (June thru August)Contact Info: George Fox (916) 929-8697 orJames Ozanich (91 61 9254.242

Prime 8's: Jefferson School, 2001 Pebblewood Sl.SacramenloMonday: Advanced 7:00-9:30Contact Info: Jeff Barbw & Dennis Moore (916)ets9306

Please call Russ King @ (415) 863-0990 if you spot anyerrors or omissions or if you know of upcoming changes,so that we may keep these listings current.

THANKS !

ALTERMNNGMANSTREAI\4 &RI,6 NPS

On Sundoy, June I 9,Vl,bstern Stor Dorcen willcoordinote the souoredonce conlingent in theLesUonrC<y Freedom DoyFcrode. Check vrilh yourclub obout porticipoting.

\,blunteers ore needed osmonitors for the Fcrode ondto stoff the booth ot'1heCele brotion" fol lor,r,i ng theporode. lf you're interestedpleose contoct o boordmember of Vrbstern Stor.

NANCNATY KI\O\,!NCAIER FI?ON/ABIJOIJERA,E, NM

St. hulusChurchCorner of Gough & E ONCISCO

Admission: $

-L-W ' I I ! A N S I A R O A N C I F A,r JUNE r994


Dancing on Monday & Wednesday nights 7:30-9:30 at EurekaValley Rec Center unless othenruise announced.


wsD Dark I 2 3 GBR Cookout /

5 00 (See Ftyer) 't

Diablo Dancers

"June Bug Dance" MS &Plus, Nate Bliss, Caller, 7 30,First Christian Church,Concord

5 _aoNo Class Tonighl

EVRC Theater being used forElection

7WSD

Board

Meeting

7 3 0

WSD Club Night OEVRC Thealer O

Bert Swerer, Caller

EVRC Theater

7 3 0

9 :i:34! I 0SHOWING !.CROSSFIRE

MARATHON"

E p l s o d e s 1 - 5 i n ' l h eScreenwriter's Cut'

7:00 pm

Eplsode 8 -'Explode TheLine' 10 00 pm @ Russ King's1227 Page St S F

CapitalCity I ISquares, MS/Plus I I

Pride Dance with Joe Kula

William Land School 12th & VStreels, Sacramento, 7:30

Foggy City Dancers

Mainslream Graduation Dance@ Unitarian Center, 7:30

S F Free Folk | )Festival I L

1860 Hayes @ Masonic St.

SquareDanc ing2-3PM

Ron Hirsch, Caller/lnstructor

(See Arlicle)

7 aT <

Basic Class I J


EVRC Theater

7:30

I4 WSD Club Nisht I \

EVRC Theater I J

Chuck Yeo, Caller

EVRC Theater

7.n

I6 I7 il:il;;'"' I BPre-Parade Dance

Bill Eyler, Caller

St. Paulus, 7:30 PM

r9Gay Freedom Day Parade

Basicctass 2 0

Ron Masker, Inskuclor

EVRC Theater

7 3 0

2I WSD Club Nisht ) ,,

EVRC Theater Z Z

Ron Hirsch, Caller

EVRC Theater

7 3 0

)?. 2 J

GIEMWSquare Dance.

Mountain Laurel Squares

Hartford, CT

Randy Page, Caller

24 25ICloslng Ceremonles

Gay Games lV,

New York Clty

l l l t rNIOIi t l i lar

Square Dance.

Times Squares

New York City

Anne Uebelacker, Caller

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zoStonewall 25th Annwersary

March & Rally

New York City

)7Basic Class Z/ /


EVRC Theater

7:30

2BWSDDARK 29

[I!NEI!BSquare Dance.

Chesaoeake Souares

Baltimore, MD, Pete Diven &Ett McAtee, Callers

30ll

"srARS11th Ar

June SOth

& SQUARES FOREVER"nual IAGSDCTM Convention' July 3rd in Washinglr^r, D.C

ElEMtrSquare Dance:

Independence Squares

Philadelphia, PA

Paul Waters. Caller

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W E A T E R N A T A R D A N C E R S

TluLY 1994


Dancing on Monday & Wednesday nights 7:30-9:30 at Eureka Valley Rec Centerunless othenruise announced

Evenls on this Calendar are subject to change

''STARS Il1th Aff

June SOth -

ISQUARES T

ral IAGSDCTM (

Iuly 3rd in Was

2OREVER'')onvention

hington, D.C.

3"Stans & Squares

Forever"concludes

4

tn\ 66=o

4th of July

WSD Dark

5 6WSD DARK

7 8 9

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EVRC Theater

7:30

I2 7 ^ ,wsD Club I JNighl

Caller TBA

EVRC Theater

7 3 0

I4 I5 I6

T7IDS Walk

Gate Park

Basicctass I B

Ron Masker, Inslructor

EVRC Theater

7 3 0

I9 wsDCrub 2 0Nrght

Ron Masker, Caller

EVRC Theater

7 3 0

2t 22 23Angel lsland Picnic

24

3TBasic Class


EVRC Theater

7:30

25 26WSD ClubNight

Don Greco, Caller

EVRC Theater

7 3 0

27 2B 2 9lcap,arcrry

l:'"'-30

rHEESTERN SIA

Volume 11 JULY 1994 lssue 7

FROM THEADMINISTRATOR'SCORNER

'Don't Stop, Don't slow Down!"July looks to be just as busy asJune was. Even as you read

this some of the club members are hurrying lowardNew York and Stonewall 25, Gay Games and the startof Chain Down the Northeast and the 1994 IAGSDCTMConvention. Stars and Souares Forever.

MEMBER OFTHE MONTH

June Member of lhe Month is one of our newestmembers. Lee Gianfranceso, who joined theClub when he graduated Mainslream with thePurple '93 Class just graduated f rom Plus lastmonth. While in the class Lee olten broughtGoodies for his classmales. Lee also justcoordinated the Pre-Parade Dance. He is alwayswilling to take lhe extra slep and help out in anyway he can. For lhese reasons, we thank you, Lee,Member of the Month for June.

STONEVVALL 25

Many members of WSD will be attending theactivities ol Stonewall25 And the closingceremonies for The Gay Games in New York.

CI-IAIN DOWN THE NORTHEAST

The schedule for Chain Down the Northeast, aseries of dancing progressing southward along theEast Coast, culminating in Washington, D.C. is:

6/23 - Mountain Laurel Squares - Hartford CT. -Randy Page, caller.

6/24 - Times Squares - New York, NY AnneUbelacker, caller

6/28 - Independence Squares - Philadelphia, PA- PaulWaters, cal ler

6/29 - Chesapeake Squares - Baltimore, MD. -Pete Diven & Ett McAtee

STARS AI.ID SQUARES FOREVER

The annual IAGSDCTM Convention is being held inD.C. this year and if you aren't going I am sure anyof the members who are going will be happy to fillyou in on all of the wonderful things that will go overthe Fourth of July weekend in our nalion's capital.

AIDSWALK SF

WSD willonce again be sponsoring a group in theAIDS WALK. This is a great way to spend aSunday and does so much good. Ron Jablonski(552-5243) is the coordinator for Western Star. Soplease give him a call lor donation sheels ard joinus for lhis great day.

A}.IGEL ISI.AAID

One of my lavorite evenls is the annual Fourth ofJuly Picnic at Angel lsland, which this year will fallon July 23. We all meet at Pier 43Yz and take theFerry over to Angel lsland. Once on the island, wepicnic, dance, relax, dance in the water, playsoftball or volleyball, dance in the sand, relax, playcards, dance on asphalt and just generalfy have agood time. We hope lo see many of our new classmembers at this social.

NEW RED CI.ASS

The new class is going quite well. The membershipis now set and its lairly large with lots of eagerdancers. The Welcome Pot Luck dinner willbe heldat Golden Boot Ranch in early August.

RECOGNITION DAAICE

Also coming up in August is the Recognition Dancewith our localcallers. This will be held at St. Pauluson August 20. lt will also be an evening olrecognition ol Western Star members who havecontributed to the club this past year.

Don't Stop, Don'l Slow Down!

YELLOWROCKSGary Gray, Administrator

Schedule Of Ongoing Events ForIAGSDCTH Clubs In The Greater Bay AreaFor July'94

Foggy City Dancers: Live Oak SchoolTuesdays: Basic Class, 7:30-9:30(Free Intro Nights, July 12, 19 & 26)Thursdays: Club night: MS & Plus 7:30-9:30Contact Inlo: Square Darrce Flot Line (415) 90$4516

Midnighl Squares & Related Events:Sundays: Live Oak SchoolC-3-A Class 1:00-3:00C-1 3:00-4:30Advanced level 4:30-6:00Contact Info: Claire Meisel (415) 861-1979 orRoger Miller (415) 664-0513

Diabfo Dancers: Women's Club,1224 Lincoln Sl.,Walnut CreekThursdays: Mainstream & Plus dancing 7:30 - 9:30Contact Inlo: Ed Conley & PaulCahill(415) 558-8467

ElCamino Reelers: St. Andrews United MethodistChurch, 4111 Alma St. , Palo AltoWednesdays: 7:30-9:30, Plus & AdvancedContact Info: Chuck Frsher (rlOB),(3S3O11ecr-info @ mtdiablo.sj.ca. us

CapitalCity Squares: Jefferson School, 2001Pebblewood Sl, SacramentoTuesday: Alternating Plus class and lull Plus tips 6:30 -9:30 (June thru August)Contact Info: George Fox (916) 9298697 orJames Ozanbh (916) 9254.242

Prime 8's: Jefferson School, 2001 Pebblewood St,SacramenloMonday: Advanced 7:00-9:30Contact Info: Jeff Barbw & Dennb ltloore (916)atsq306

Please call Russ King @ (415) 863-099O if you spot anyerrors or omissions or if you know of upcoming changes,so that we may keep these listings current.

THANKS !

WHO'S DOING WHAT

Gary G - Administrator/flyers/caller

bookings/IAGSDCru Rep

Ron M. - lnstructor

Russ K. - Calendar

Jess A. - Treasurer/Classified ads

Jim A. - Database

Gary G./Jess A. - Publicity

John C. - Westem Star editor/flyers

Freeman S. - Quafierly Selection editor


Feliz Fomino

Gary Gray

Jess Alvarez

Mike Sellers

Nick Cadson

Ron Jablonski

Russ King

The Newsletter of the Westem Star

Dancers 584 Castro St., Suite 48O,

San Francisco, Ca. (X11&2588

A contenporary Ameri:an Square

Dame Club primarily serving the San

Francisco Gay and Lesbian

community. Srbscrbtitms to the

Westem Star are tree to WSD

merbrs, $18 to ottrers, Ads are

cornplimentary to rnernbers;

commercial adrvertisers rnay contact

us for informatbn.

\l\/S D OCoordinator: Jess A. @ 621-6506

Don't miss out on your chance lo advertise inthe Western Star. There is no charge and it isopen to allclubs and club members. Allitlakes is a phone call.

PHOTOGRAPHERDance club looking lor a good photographerfor taking pictures at all events. Call Gary orJess 621-6506.

EVEl.lT COORDINATORSNEEDED

Do you have thal specialflair and talent tocoordinate a special event for WSD?Volunleer now for an exciting career as anEvent coordinator.

FI.AT TO SHAREWSD member Russ King and house-mateKeith Sklower are seeking a third (preferablygay male non-smoker, but these points arenegoliable) to share their spacious, allraclive3-bedroom flat in the Haight. Includes sunnyprivate bedroom with deck; parking spaceavailable. Call (415) 863-0990 for moreinlormation. Available NOW

AT.IGELSWe need Angels lor the new Red Basic ClassClass meets every Monday night

SERVICES WANTED

FUNDRAISING IDEASWSD is looking for a lew ideas tor fundraising.Should be cheap and original. Contact Jess.

SERVICES OFFERED

FUN DAAIGLESThe WSD DangelDiva has lots of FunDangles available. Contact Pat S. @863-0363

A@OUNTING AND BUSINESSADMINISTRATIONDavid Benson, M.B. A. E. A.(415) 34s-5030.

asslf iedsVOLUNTEERS WANTED

STARS THARS AT{D CABLE CARSCONVENTION 96 is looking for volunteers tohelp out for the resl ol this year. Anyonewishing to commit to working as the needscorne up should contact Claire Meisel at861-'t979.

Treasurers Report - June 1994

June'94

June'94

June'94 Gain

Insurance

Fund


Income

Expenses

7 - Freeman Stamper

l l -AnnaDamian i

18 - Mike Sellers

$ 988 .15

$ 803.45

$ 184 .70

$1 ,684 03

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F JULY 1994Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Dancing on Monday & Wednesday nights 7:30-9:30 at Eureka Valley Rec Centerunless othen'vise announced ''STARS &

11th AnntJune SOth - .


ISQUARES IAI IAGSDCTMuly 3rd in Wa

2]OREVER''lonventionrhington, D.C

3"Stars & Squares

Forever"concludes *l;: Pr

5 6 7 8 9

IO t lBasic Class -L l


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7 3 0

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7 twSD club I JNrght

Ed Conley, Cal ler

EVRC Theater

730

I4 I5 I6

A|DS Walk I 7

Ciolden Gate I /Park

Call Ron Jablonskr @ (415)552-5243 for more info

Basicctass I I


EVRC Theater

730

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Ron Masker, Caller

EVRC Theater

7 N

2T 22 Angel lsland ) 2Picnic Z J

Feny deparb 10 A.M. fiom

Pier 43 Yz (Anive Early !)

CallJim Pellman (415)563-3220 for more info

24 ) \Basic Class z/ J

Ron Masker, Inskuclor

EVRC Theater

730

26 )7/ J /

WSD ClubNight

Don Greco, Caller

EVRC Theater

730

28 29 capitalcity 3 0Squares:

'An lce Cream Soclal"

MS/Plus Dance

Richard Lane, Caller

William Land School, 12th & VStreets, Sacram"^to, 7.30

3I

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F August 1 994


Basic Class I

f


EVRC Theater

7 3 0

2 WSD

Dark 3 4 5 RED'94 Class ,/Potluck, 5 00 pm O

Golden Bool Ranch

Call Ron Jablonski (415)552-5243 for more info

(See Note Below)

uP youR -7ALLEY /

STREET FAIR, DORE ALLEY

SAN FRANCISCO

Basic Class B

Ron Masker, lnslructor

EVRC Theater

7 3 0

9 WSD IN

Club Nrght I \t

Chuck Yeo, Caller

EVRC Thealer

7 3 0

II I2GEODUCK FL\

Saundra Bryant(Thru August 1zFor more info, clGren Page @ (

, )IJ

IN. SEATTLE. WA.

, Bill Eyler, Callersn).I06) 860-2064

T4 Basrc Class | \

,I- J

Ron Masker, Inslructor

EVRC Theater

7:30

I6 W S D I AClub Nrshl I /

Ron Hirsch, Cal ler

EVRC Thealer

730

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EVRC Theater

730

NOTE:The STARS, THARS & CABLE CARS CONVENTIONCOMMITTEE is negotiating with the Hyatt Regency for abenefit dance this month (probably a Saturday) with local clubcallers. Once a date is set, any conflicting events may bere-scheduled.

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FoundingMember

IAGSDCTl\1

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and Pfus Levefs

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Join in a weekend of relaxation, fun andsguare dancing at wSD's annual retreat.Camp Caz is located in a beautifulwoodedarea g miles north of the famous RussianRwer 12-l 12 hour drive north of SanFrancisco). A variety of actvities and sociaievents are planned. Whether relaxing bythe pool, hiking or participating in aworkshop, you'll meet lots of new friends.

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FROM THEADMINISTRATORSCORNER

Wel l , Stonewal l 25and Convent ionare over andeveryone seems tohave made i t backto the cool c l imateof the Bay Area.New York washo t , hum id and

c rowded . l saw more peop le J rom he re t han Isee at home. The c los ing ceremony for GayGames lV was spectacular . The marches (under

est imated in at tendance) were long and fun. Al lin a l l , i t was qui te a celebrat ion.

Conven t i on was , as usua l , t he h igh l i gh t o f anySquare Dance r ' s yea r . The re was Danc ing ,Schmoozing, Gossip ing, Par ty ing, and even someimportant business get t ing done. l t was real lygreat seeing so many f r iends f rom al l over thecountry. So, make your p lans to at tend theChicago Convent ion next Memor ia l DayWeekend. Stars & Squares Forever wi l l beremembered as the convent ion where we a l l sa idGood-bye to our beloved(?) Stef fany Stamper.She w i l l a lways be remembered fo r he r ha i r .

MEMBER OF THE MONTHJu ly Member o f the Month is N ick Car lson .Nick, who is current ly on the WSD Board ofDirectors, is a hard working , loyal member ofthe c lub who is a lways anx ious to he lp ou t , nomatter how tedious the task. Nick is the onewho furnishes the club with ice for c lub nights.He is also Secretary for the Board and is thealternate IAGSDCS '" representat ive. Thank youfor a l l you have done fo r the c lub N ick , Ju lyMember of the Month.

RED CLASS POTLUCKWe wil l be holding a Pot Luck for the Red Classon August 6, start ing at 5 PM at Golden BootRanch, 790 Sanchez Street. Al l regular clubmembers are requested to br ing a dish to sharewith the new class members. l f you have nothad a chance to come by and see the new

dancers, this wi l l be a great opportunity to meetthese enthusiast ic students. Class Membersshould only br ing the beverage of their choice.Since this is a non dance event, guests arewelcome. Ron Jablonski is coordinat ing thisevent.

ELECTIONNominat ions are now being accepted for theWSD Board of Di rectors. Please contact one ofthe e lect ion commit tee members to nominateyoursel f or someone who you th ink would be agood representat ive. The e lect ion commit tee ismade up of Fel ix Fornino, J im Pel lmann and BudBud long . The te rm i s 14 mon ths , f r omSeptember 94 to October 95. There are sevenposi t ions on the board.

STARS THARS AND CABLE CARSConvent ion '96 wi l l be having a fundraisingDance on August 13 a t 7 :3O pm. a t the Hyat tRegency Embarcadero. Cal lers wi l l include: AndyShore, Ron Masker, Don Greco, Ron Hirsch,Chuck Yeo, Ed Conley, Harlan Kerr, Dave Decot,and John McGee. There w i l l be aMainstream/Plus room and a room forAdvance/Cha l lenge. Admiss ion w i l l be $1O.OO.

CLUB NIGHTSAttendance at Club Night has been spotty lately.These cal lers are very good and need yoursupport . Remember that we have Club Nightevery Wednesday night (except the f i rstWednesday of the month).

CAMP CAZADERORemember to sign up early for Camp Caz andsave money. Mike Sel lers and Jim Pel lman areplanning a new and improved retreat this yearand promise lots of surpr ises. See the attachedf lyer. This is a square Dance event, but nondancers also seem to enjoy the retreat as wel l asdancers"

ANGEL ISLANDOur annual Fourth of July Angel ls land Picnic hasbeen rescheduled for August 27. Please meet at

Pier 43 Y"to take the Ferry to Angel ls land. Thisis a great day in the sun and non dancing guestsare welcome.

CONGRATULATIONSTom Tripp, James Ozanich, and John Conleyreceived Medal l ions for at tending their tenthconvent ion at this year 's convent ion. Bi l l Eyler,f resh from cal l ing for the Pre-Parade Dance andthe SF Freedom Day Parade received this year 'sGolden Boot Award, along with Luis Torres,publisher ot Ten Years IAGSDC.

SUNDAY JULY 17WSD los t two good f r iends on Sunday, Ju ly 17 ,with the passing of Ray Hamil ton and Alan Hal l .Ray graduated from Mainstream with the Green92 c lass . H is Memor ia l Serv ice was he ld onSaturday , Ju ly 23 , 1994. He was the par tner o fWSD lnstructor, Ron Masker. Alan was in thef i rst c lass taught by Western Star Dancers andhas been an act ive member of the club sinceAugust 1982. He was ins t rumenta l in acqu i r ingWSD's f i rst cal ler i instructor. Alan received histen year medal l ion at last year 's convent ion.A lan 's memor ia l w i l l be on Sunday, Ju ly 31s t a t1269 McAl l i s te r @ Ste iner s ta r t ing a t 12 :30 .Miguel wi l l be host ing a brunch. Both memberswi l l be missed by the club.

YELLOWROCKS!Gary Grey, Administrator

WSD Board Meeting July 19, 1994

Election Committee - The committee for theelection of Board Members wil l consist ofJ im Pel lmann, Bud Budlong and Fel ixForn ino. Russ King wi l l coord inate and g iveadvice as requi red. Nominat ions wi l l haveto be in by August 22. Bal lo ts wi l l bemailed by August 24, with ballots due by20OO hr 's . on Sept . 14. Resul ts wi l l beannounced as soon as counted that sameevening (Sept . 14 is a c lub dance n ight ) .

New class - Ron reports that the new classis do ing wel l .

Pot Luck - Ron wil l coordinate with GBRand c lub members.

Convention - Delegates meeting wasconstructive. Internet is now available as ameans of interaction among membersnationwide and is gett ing a lot of action!

Angel ls land - Rescheduled for August 27.

Camp Caz - Lee has agreed to help Mike andJim on some coordination matters. RonMasker to give Class Level workshops.Day use d iscussed. We are hoping thatKathy and Mar ie wi l l coord inate a women'scab in .

Directory - Distr ibution either by Class/ClubNight f irst priori ty with remainder sent withnewsletter.

Banner dance - One Wednesday Club Nightto be Banner Dance. IAGSDC" hasreminded us that $25 from each club raisedby a Banner Dance would provide a verygood boost to the treasury and help holddown annual assessment fees.

9. Phone Tree - New phone tree assignmentsmade to correlate new directory. Must usephone tree this week to publicize thefo l lowing:

1. Passing of A lan and Ray2. Memorial Service for Ray3. New Angel ls land Date.

1O. Treasurers Report read and approved.Respectful ly submitted by Nick Carlson,Secretary Western Star Dancers

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t . The WSDdelegation (howmany can youname?) assembles inpreparation lor theGrand March ... andwere we everGRAND!

2 .0w, 0w 0w -ask anyone who wasatthe Honky Tonk0ueen Contest.

- Three WSD-,,rembers - TomTripp, James Ozanichand John Conley -received theircommemorativemedallions forattending 1 0 nationalconventions.

4 . The infamousbathing beautiesterrorize the hotelswimming pool.

5 . Yes, Bill & Hillarymade theirappearance,somewhat stiffly.Pausing for a specialphoto momemntwere the "RheaSisters" - Pizzarhea,Diarhea & Gonorrhea.

6 . Janie Jo Bradleydemonstrating her"skirt work."

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Dearest diaryThe annual gathering of my square dance family has now come and gone. This page contains only a glimpseof the event that has become the highpoint of each year for me. Greatjoy fills my heart as l'm reminded of thewarm hands l've held, thejoy and sadness shared, and, most importantly "the dance." Yellowrocks . . . . .

8 - How manyhairpieces did ittaketo create Steffany'sgrand finale'do? OnlyMr. Kenneth knowsfor sure.

I . National callerMike DeSisto didntlet a knee inlurydampen hisconvention spirit.

lO . "Gold Rush"performs during theexhibition dancing.We think they weredoing a little dance tomake Eill & Hillaryfeel right at home ...

t t .Where 'sRob in?G-r-r-r-r! lssac &Manuel (El CaminoReelers) pose withCatwoman.

r2.fne singing olthe Australian,Canadian, andAmerican nationalanfiems during theotficial opening of theconvention (note thespiffy WSD vests inthe foreground).

lt . our first femaleHonky Tonk 0ueen.Donna Matix and herescort pose with theinlamous "GoldenEoot'crown.

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WSD ClassifiedsCoordinator: Jess A. @ 621-6506

Don't miss out on your chance to advertise in theWestern Star. There is no charge and it is open to allclubs and club members. All it takes is a phone call.

PHOTOGRAPHERDance club looking for a good photographer for takingpictures at all events. Call Gary or Jess 621-6506.


Do you have that specialflair and talent to coordinatea special event for WSD? Volunteer now for anexciting career as an Event coordinator.

WANTEDGarage space needed in Castro area. Wanted forCherokee Jeep. Anyone with any information aboutacquiring Garage space contact Jess or Gary at (415)621 -6506.

WANTEDNeed someone to join me on a discount Hawaiitrip.$579.00 - B daylT night. Kona coast and Maui lateAugusVearly September to include Labor Dayweekend. Contact Steve Mayers (415) 777-9918 TDD1-800-735-2922 or Fax777-0390. ADS CONT.

MEOW!CatWoman is requesting that anyone who had theopportunity to take her picture at the Leather Tipduring the convention, please send a copy of thepicture to the following address:Attn:CatWomanAdam K. Scott17 Fourth StreetDowners Grove, lL 60515-5223

FLAT TO SHAREWSD member Russ King and house-mate KeithSklower are seeking a third (preferably gay malenon-smoker, but these points are negotiable) to sharetheir spacious, attractive 3-bedroom flat in the Haight.Includes sunny private bedroom with deck; parkingspace available. Call (415) 863-0990 for moreinformation. Available NOW

ANGELSWe need Angels for thenew Red Basic Class.Class meets everyMonday night

SERVICES WANTED

FUNDRAISING IDEASWSD is looking for a few ideas for fundraising. Shouldbe cheap and original. Contact Jess.

SERVICES OFFERED

FUN DANGLESThe WSD Dangel Diva has lots of Fun Danglesavailable. Contact Pat S. @ 863-0363

ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESSADMINISTRATIONDavid Benson, M.B. A. E. A.(415) 349-5030.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

STARS THARS AND CABLE CARS CONVENTION'96 is looking for volunteers to help out for the rest ofthis year. Anyone wishing to commit to working as theneeds corne up should contact Claire Meisel at861 -1 979.

Treasurers Report - July 1994

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The Newsletter of the Western Star Dancers 584Castro St. , Suite 480, San Francisco, Ca.94114-2588

A contemporary American Square Dance Clubprimari ly serving the San Francisco Gay andLesbian community. Subscript ions to the WesternStar are free to WSD members, $18 to others, Adsare compl imentary to members; commercialadvert isers may contact us for information.

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WHO'S DOING WHAT

Garv G - Administrator/fl vers/callerbookings/IAGSDCT\{ Rep-

Ron M. - Instructor

Ron J. - Basic Class Archansel

Russ K. - Calendar

Nick C. - Board Secretarv- IAGSDCTMAlternate Rep.


Jim A. - Database

Mike S & Jim P. - Camp Caz Coordinators


John C. - Western Star editor/flyers

Freeman S. - Quarterly Selection editor



Directory Update

New MemberSteve Mayers3OO 3rd St. #522San Francisco, CA 94104H (415) 777-9948 (TDD)Fax (415) 777-O39OBirthday May 9

Schedule Of Ongoing Events ForIAGSDCTM Clubs ln The Greater Bay AreaFor August '94

Foggy City Dancers: Live Oak SchoolTuesdays: Basic Class, 7:30-9:30Thursdays: Club night: MS & Plus 7:30-9:30Contact lnfo: Square Dance Hot Line (415) 905-4546

Midnight Squares & Related Events:Sundays: Live Oak SchoolC-3-A Class 1:00-3:00C-1 3:00-4:30Advanced level 4:30-6:00Contact Info: Claire Meisel (415) 861-1979 orRoger Mi l ler (415) 664-0513

Diablo Dancers: Women's Club, 1224 Lincoln St.,Walnut CreekThursdays: Mainstream & Plus dancing 7:30 - 9:30Contact lnfo: Ed Conley & PaulCahill (a15) 558-8467

El Camino Reelers: St. Andrews United MethodistChurch, 4111 Alma St. , Palo AltoWednesdays: 7:30-9:30, Plus & AdvancedContact lnfo: Chuck Fisher (408) 435-3011ecr-info @ mtdiablo.sj.ca.us

Capital City Squares: Jefferson School, 2001Pebblewood St, SacramentoTuesday: Alternating Plus class and full Plus tips 6:30 -9:30 (June thru August)Contact Info: George Fox (916) 929-8697 orJames Ozanich (916) 925-4242

Prime 8's: Jefferson School,2001 Pebblewood St,SacramentoMonday: AdvancedT:00-9:30Contact lnfo: Jeff Barlow & Dennis Moore (916)645-9306

Please call Russ King @ (415) 863-0990 if you spot anyerrors or omissions or if you know of upcoming changes,so thai we may keep these listings current.

THANKS !

WHO'S DOING WHAT

Garv G - Administrator/fl vers/callerbookings/IAGSDCTM Rep'

Ron M. - Instructor

Ron J. - Basic Class Archansel

Russ K. - Calendar

Nick C. - Board Secretarv. IAGSDCTMAlternate Rep.


Jim A. - Database



John C. - Western Star editor/flyers



Felix FominoGary GrayJess AlvarezMike SellersNick CarlsonRon JablonskiRuss King

Directory Update

New MemberSteve Mayers300 3rd Sr. #522San Francisco, CA 94104H (415) 777-9948 (TDD)Fax (415) 777-O39OBirthday May 9

Schedule Of Ongoing Events ForIAGSDCTM Clubs In The Greater Bay AreaFor August '94

Foggy City Dancers: Live Oak SchoolTuesdays: Basic Class, 7:30-9:30Thursdays: Club night: MS & Plus 7:30-9:30Contact Info: Square Dance Hot Line (415) 905-4546

Midnight Squares & Related Events:Sundays: Live Oak SchoolC-3-A Class 1:00-3:00C-1 3:00-4:30Advanced level 4:30-6:00Contact Info: Claire Meisel (415) 861-1979 orRoger Mi l ler (415) 664-0513

Diablo Dancers: Women's Club, 1224 Lincoln St.,Walnut CreekThursdays: Mainstream & Plus dancing 7:30 - 9:30Contact Info: Ed Conley & PaulCahill (415) 558-8467

ElCamino Reelers: St. Andrews United MethodistChurch, 4111 Alma St. , Palo AltoWednesdays: 7:30-9:30, Plus & AdvancedContact Info: Chuck Fisher (408) 435-3011ecr-info @ mtdiablo.sj.ca. us

Capital City Squares: Jefferson School, 2001Pebblewood St, SacramentoTuesday: Alternating Plus class and full Plus tips 6:30 -9:30 (June thru August)Contact Info: George Fox (916) 929-8697 orJames Ozanich (916) 925-4242

Prime B's: Jefferson School, 2001 Pebblewood St,SacramentoMonday: Advanced 7:00-9:30Contact lnfo: Jeff Barlow & Dennis Moore (916)645-9306

Please call Russ King @ (415) 863-0990 if you spot anyerrors or omissions or if you know of upcoming changes,so that we may keep these listings current.

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September 24,1994

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GatnP C,a-acfero---fi71its Yorr! -Join in a weekend ofrelaxation, fun andsquare dancing atV/SD's annual retreat.Camp Caz is located ina beautifulwoodedarea 8 miles north ofthe famous RussianRiver (2-1/2 hour drivenorth of SanFrancisco).

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TIYATT REGENCY EMBARCADERO(1 Embarcadero Center)

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FUNDRAISING ADMISSION $ 1 O.OO

MAINSTREAM THRU CHALLENGE(2 ROOMS OF DANCING, ONE ROOM FOR MAINSTREAMAND PLUSAND

ANOTHER ROOM FOR ADVANCED AND CHALLENGE)

CALLERS INCLUDING: ANDY SHORE, DON GRECO,ED CONLEY, HARLAN KERR, JOHN MCGEE,RON MASKER, RON HIRSCH,CHUCKYEO,

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BRADLEY WHO? BRADLEY BELL..THAT'S WHATI

Bradley Bellis e personal telophone directory ol square dancers and their friends who are either membersof gay clubs/organizations or who lust want to b€ listed in ths directory. Yes, it's for real; we have aFictitious Business Nams Statement on file with the City and County of San Francisco, we have a bankaccount under the name of Bradley Bell, and this is the Seventh Edition, List€d will be your name, address,home phone number, and birthday. (tf you don't want one of these data elements to bo published, just don'tgive it to us.l There are no club/organization affiliations indicated in order to avoid the confusion of peoplebefonging to more thsn ons group. Another benefit of subscribing to qrcdley Bel/ is receiving a birthdavgreeting from the Eradleys-assuming you gave us your birthday to publish.

Who is pubfishing Bradley Bell. Members of the Bradley family, that's who. So, what's the Bradley family?A group of people who are close friends who found each other through square dancing. Since pefticoatsare a visible part of ths square dance sceno, we chose our name in honor of the fictitious Bradley familyfrom ths tefevision se(ies Petticoat Junction. We consider ourselves from Hooterville, so we needed atefephono company for our town; thus, we c/eated Brddley Belltokeep in touch.

Collectively representing about 60 years of square dance experience, we believe strongly in the communityof gay square dancing. We aro very social people, and, through Eradley &ett, we hope each of you will beabl€ to keep in touch with others whom you meet at conventions and fly-ins. Some folks ask if they canbecome a Bradley. That's like asking before you're born if you can choose your parents. We are a family,not an organization. W€ do. howev€t, share our friends with 6ach other thrcugh Eradtey qell.

What is all this "alternate name" stuff ? Well, Bradley is our real names, but we have other names we useprotessionally. we think everyone should have two or three persona, and Bradley Betl gives you thsopportunity to declare your real s€lves to the world. Camp names, nicknames, titles, CB handles, andinternet addresses lall into this category.

THE INTERNETI We encourag6 you to use tho altsrnate name section for listing your internet address. lfyou have a computer and havs access lo the intsrnet, you'll know it. Your address may be longer than thetirst or last name space, but just write in your address, and wa'll make it work.

Does it cost money? Yes, but it's not expensive. Believe us; the best things in life are not free. Checks8re appreciated since they provide a rsceipt for you, but you may send cash if you feel comfortable sendingsmall amounts of money in the mail. You can't buy thE Bel/ with American Express; but you shouldn't leavehome without it.

Bradley Eell is published in September €ach y€ar. The number of subscribers continues to increase, withover 3OO subscribers last year, lt's tunl lt's excitingl lt's usefull (And you can't even say that about afotof " impromptudates". ) Ofthetotal subscr ipt ionslastyear,T4.soAwererenewals. Of thelg8gor ig inalsubscribers, 5Oo/o wer€ still listed in 1993. Our subscrib€rs lik6 us; they know we care.

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Dear Fr iends of Shady Rest Dancers,

Encfosed are several subscript ion forms for the 7th Edit ion of Bradtey Bettto be publishedby ear ly October , 1994. Inc luded is at least one copy of a reduced, one-s ided vers ion. Wehope you wi l l consider inc lud ing the subscr ip t ion form in your August newslet ter . l f we,vemissed the deadl ine for August , your September edi t ion may not be too la te. We can st retchthe September 1 deadl ine a few days.

ff your rnembers are not famil iar with lhe Bell , the text accompanying the subscript ion formshould be adequate for a complete understanding. Right fu l ly so, c lubs are protect ive of the i rmembership d i rector ies. Bradley Eel laugments the c lub d i rectory by a l lowing your membersto dec ide to share the i r address and phone number on an in ternat ional bas is . To ourknowledge, we've never had a d issat is f ied customer. In our many d iscuss ions wi th dancers,we have learned that there are two main reasons people do not subscr ibe: (1) lack ofknowledge that i t exists and (2) procrastination that leads to missing the publication deadline.

l f you need more copies, we'd be eternal ly gratefu l for your making copies.

THE INTERNET! They ' re out there, and we know i t . l f your members are on the in ternet , weencourage them to use an "a l ternate name" on the subscr ip t ion form for the i r in ternetaddress. This is hot s tuf f . Your members may want to subscr ibe to begin bui ld ing the i rin ternet d i rectory.

Also enclosed is a f lyer about the ce lebrat ion of Bradley Nat ional Hol iday in 1994. l t 's forreal ; no k idd ing. A l l 1994 subscr ibersto Bradley Bet l , w i l l receive a $1 of f the admiss ion.You don' t have to be a subscr iber to at tend the dance, so everyone may at tend. Beverageswi l l be prov ided f ree of charge. l t 's our way of say ing, "Thank you!" to our subscr ibers.

We had a b last a t "Stars and Squares Forever" in Washington, DC. Wi th our many f r iendswho renewed their subscript ions at the convention and those who subscribed for the f irstt ime, subscr ip t ions for th is 1994 edi t ion are a l ready c lose to 2O0. So, don ' t de lay. We lookf orward to receiv ing new subscr ip t ions immediate ly , but we must have them bySEPTEMBER 1 , 1994, to ensure the l is t ing. As a lways, i f your members are running aday or so la te, just g ive a ca l l or send a EMai l to le t us know i t 's on the way and g ive us therequested in f ormat ion.

(41s) [email protected]

Remember, with Bradley Bell , "Yo:J're just a yel lowrock away., '

You make the f r iends; we' l l keep t rack of the i r addresses for you.

I

-W E S T E R N S T A R D A N C E R S

T August rss4Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Basic Class II


EVRC Theater

7:30

2 wsD0ark 3 4 5 RED'94 Class /

Potluck,5:00pm O

Golden Boot Ranch

Call Ron Jablonski (415)552-5243 for more info

UPYOUR '7ALLEY /

Street Fair, Dore Alley

San Francisco

Basic Class 8


EVRC Theater

7:30

9 ll3*,*, 10Chuck Yeo, Caller

EVRC Theater

7:30

1I GEoDUcKFLY-IN. | )sEAnLE wa r L

S*"d" B.ftrt & Bill Eyler,CallersFhru August 14th).For more info. callKaren Page @ (206)860-2064

a -STARS,THARS I 1& CABLE CARSBENEFIT DANCE

7:30 PM, Hyatt FegencyEmbarcaderoLocal Callers, Mainstreamthru Challenoe {See Flver)

I4 Basic Class t {t - J

Ron Masker, lnstructorEVRC Theater7:30

il.T,lJ"o 16 WSD ., F't /

Cfub Night r t

Ron Hirsch, Caller

EVRC Theater

7:30

1B I9 Hesc?gnition 20Dance,7-10:30

Ron Masker, Chuck Yeo, DonGreco, Ed Conley & RonHirsch Callers

St. Paulus, Gough @ Eddy

2I Last Nightfot ., .,Nominations for L L'94-95 WSDBoard olDirectors

Basic ClassRon Masker, InstructorEVRC Theater, 7:30

23 Iil.,r. 24

Ron Masker, CallerEVRC Theater7:30

25 26 Angel fsland ., -7Picnic L /(See Flyefl

Ferry departs 10 A.M. ftomPler 43 % (Anive Early !)CallJim Pellman (415)563.3220 for more info

28 Easic class 29


30 wsD 1 lClub Night e' -L

Ed Conley, Callet

EVRC Theater

7:30

Dancing on Monday & Wednesday nights 7:30 - 9:30 atEureka Valley Rec Center unless otheruvise announced

Events on this Galendar are subject to change

Septemher rsEnT{ ( j E H t '


Dancing on Monday & Wednesday nights 7:30 - 9:30 at Eureka Valley Rec Centerunless otherwise announced

Events on this Calendar are subiect to change

1 2 3

4 LaborDay F

J

WSD Dark

6 wsD -7Club Night /

Chuck Yeo, Caller

EVRC Theater

7:30

8 9 Midnishtsquare "

I0Advanced/ChallengeDanceAnne Uebelacker,CallerLiveoak School7 - 1 0 P M

11 Basic Class I )T L


EVRC Theater

7:30

H.T;'i"o I 3 wsD lzCfub Night t- ,

Don Greco, Caller

EVRC Thealer,7:30

Board Election Ballots duein by 8:00 PM

t5 I6 Foggy City Dancers I -/3rd Annual earnDancef ,/Charter Oaks FarmAndLShore. Caller

Prime 8's (Sacramento)Plus/Advanced DanceSaundra Bryant, Caller atCook's Barn inOrangeva le ,T-10PMContact Jeft & Dennis(916) 645-9306 inlo

I8 Basicclass 19

Ron Masker, Instruclol

EVRC Theater,7:30

20 wsD ) l

Club Night 2 t-

Ron Hirsch, Caller

EVRC Theater7:30

22 23 )z3lstAnnuafBradley 2 '

Family HolidayBasic/Mainslream/PlusDance with Roger Loney,CallingSt. Paulus Church7:30 - 10:00 PM(See Flyer)

)<L J

Folsom Street Fair, SanFrancisco

Basic class 26

Ron Masker, lnstructot

EVRC Theater7:30

27 lli**, 28Ed Conley, Caller

EVRC Theater

7:30

29 30Western Star Dancers AnnualAndy Shore & Ron Masker Ca(See Flyer)(Thru Oct,2)

Oct I

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fHE r r-lE'TERN srAR [+

Volume 11 September 1994 lssue 9

FROM THEADMINISTRATORS

CORNER

The AwardsDance was quitesuccessful. lt wasa real pleasure tosee so manyfriends enjoyinggreat calling. Theattendance was

not as great as I was hoping, but it was greatdancing to our local/club callers. I really enjoyedgiving the awards and want everyone that Iappreciate each and every member of this club.A special congratulations to every recipient. Thecomplete list will be in the next QuarterlySelection, which will be out soon.

MEMBER OF THE MONTH

August Member of the Month is JimAnderson. Jim is a recent addition to WSD, butis very active. Last year at Camp Caz, Jim saidhe would be interested in working for the club.Well, I took him at his word and when the database manager position became available, Jimwas asked. He has been taking care of theDBase every since. Jim is also responsible forthe Directory. He also coordinated theValentine Dance. A huge Yellow Rock forMember of the Month for August, JimAnderson.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Ballots for the new Board will be in themailsoon. (You may already have them)Please vote for the candidates of your choice.This is your club, so choose your candidateswith care and vote for someone who willrepresent you well. I think we have a fine listand all of them deserve a place on the Board.

CAMP CAZ

Camp Cazadero is just a month away. Weneed everyone to hurry up and register. This

year we are offering a special deal of $85 for theweekend. This is a great deal and it should bean especially fun year. Andy Shore is a greatcaller and will be lots of fun. Mike and Jim havepromised an all new improved camp with lots ofsurprises.

There are many more activities alreadyscheduled, and many more in the formulatingstages. So, my hopes for the New Year is thatwe willall continue to be healthy, active in theclub, stop the back biting and bickering, andabove al l DON'T STOP. DON'T SLOW DOWN!

ANGEL ISLAND

Many of us took the journey to Angel lsland.The Basic Class was well represented by 6members. They danced, had fun, and are noweligible for many dangles. The gossip isendless, but just let me say that there weremany other clubs represented; MidnightSquares, Foggy Gity, ElCamino. El Diablo, andSacramento. We really had a wonderfultime.Thank you, Jim Pellman for making this awonderfulday in the sun. A specialThanks toRon Masker for making the non-square dancersfeelwanted.

YELLOW ROCKS,

Gary Gray

7o Tle tVembers of Teslern ,Slar Dancen'

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Stars,Thars & Cable Cars, I would like to thank youfor the support that you showed to ourfundraising benefit dance, 96 With A HalfSasahy.

Your efforts in volunteering to help out whereneeded and just coming to the dance is muchappreciated. Without your support, the dancewould not have been the success that it wasnor making it easy on me to have this dance.

I would especially like to thank those membersof your new Red Class, Nancy A., MichaelT.,and Veronica M. for their efforts in helping

when they did not get a chance to dance. ltshows that the future of our endeavors are ingood hands. I would also like to thank Gary G.,Jesse A., Lee G., Pat S., Kathy H., Marie M.,Him P. and Bob L. for their efforts, lwould alsolike to thank Western Star's Board of Directorsfor allowing us the use of the WSD soundequipment.

Again thank you for your support and I hopethat we can continue supporting each other aswe proceed on to the future and the 1996IAGSDCTM Convention Stars, Thars & CableCars.

Yours truly,Felix ForninoChair, Fundraising and MerchandisingCommitteeStars, Thars & Cable Cars

WS"W S$ems*ffrsdsCoordinator: Jess A. @ 621-6506

Don't miss out on your chance to advertise in theWestern Star. There is no charge and it is open to allclubs and club members. All it takes is a phone call.

EVENT COORDINATORS NEEDEDDo you have that special {lair and talent to coordinate aspecial event for WSD? Volunteer now for an excitinqcareer as an Event coordinator.


YES WE DO CATS!Gentle groomingFor your cat in yourhome - brushing, nai lclipping, dematting,bathing. Please callPatty (Cakes) White,(415) 681-2970


WANTEDNeed someone to join me on a discount Hawaii trip.$579.00 - 8 dayl7 night. Kona coast and Maui lateAugusVearly September to include Labor Day weekend.Contact Steve Mayers (415) 777-9918TDD1 -800-735-2922 or F ax 777 -0390.

WANTEDHousing for two days during the Christmas Holidays. Wewill be in the Bay area Dec. 22 - 30. We dance with theTimes Squares. Contact Jordan Barakoff and Phil Jeffery,INTERNET: [email protected] or Cal l

(212-633-9792. Jordan and Phil would like to stay withSquare Dancers for a couple of days and move aroundso as not to be a burden on anv one.

MEOW!CatWoman is requesting that anyone who had theopportunity to take her picture at the Leather Tip duringthe convention, please send a copy of the picture to thefollowing address:Attn: CatWomanAdam K. Scott, 17 Fourth Street,Downers Grove, lL 60515-5223

ANGELSWe need Angels for the new Red Basic Class. Classmeels every Monday night

SERVICES WANTED

FUNDRAISING 'DEASWSD is looking for a few ideas for fundraising. Should becheap and original. Contact Jess.

SERVICES OFFERED

FUN DANGLESThe WSD Dangel Diva has lots of Fun Dangles available.Contact Pat S. @ 863-0363

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

,STAR^S THARS AND CABLE CARS CONVENTION '96

is looking lor volunteers to help out lor the rest of thisyear. Anyone wishing to commit to working as the needscome up should contact Claire Meiselat 861-1979.

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Seprcvrbcn BinrhdnysSth - Rick Grant13th - Bill Cerf19th - Peggy Osterkamp20th - Bud Arbanas21st - Peter Bray22nd - Thad Trela22nd - Veronica Martinez23rd - Kaori Fujitani25th - Patricia Smith

WHO'S DOING WHATGary G - Administrator/flyers/caller bookings/IAGSDCru Rep

Ron M. - Instructor

Ron J. - Basic Class Archangel

Russ K. - Calendar

Mike (Angelina) Taghieri - Club Photographer

Nick C. - Board Secretary, IAGSDCTM Altemate Rep.


Jim A. - Database



John C. - Westem Star editor/flyers




Directory UpdateChange of lnfo:Harry Koga20 S. Grant St.San Mateo, CA 94401(41s)344-6564

The Newsletter of the Western Star Dancers 584

Castro St., Suite 480, San Francisco, Ca.

94114-2588

A contemporary American Square Dance Club primarily

serving the San Francisco Gay and Lesbran community.

Subscriptions to the Western Star are free to WSD members,

$18 to others, Ads are complementary to members;

commercial advertisers mav contact us for information.

Schedule Of Ongoing Events For IAGSDCTMClubs In The Greater Bay Area ForSeptember'94

Foggy City DancersLive Oak SchoolTuesdays: Basic Class, 7:30-9:30Thursdays: Club night: MS & Plus 7:30-9:30Contact lnfo: Square Dance Hot Line (415)905.4546

Midnight Squares & Related Events:Sundays: Live Oak SchoolC-3-A Class 1:00-3:00C-1 3:00-4:30Advanced level 4:30-6:00Contact lnfo: Claire Meisel (415)861-1979 orRoger Miller (415) 664-0513

Diablo DancersWomen's Club,1224 Lincoln St., Walnut CreekTuesdays (Beginning Sept. 13), New Basic Class 7:30 - 9:30Thursdays: Plus Class (beginning Sept. 8) 7:30 - 9:30Gontact Info: Ed Conley & Paul Cahill (415)558-8467NOTE. Allangels dance free

El Camino ReelersWednesdays at: St. Andrews United Methodist Church,4111 Alma St., Palo AltoMondays at: Crittenden School, 1701 Rock St.,Mountain View

Mondays: Sept. 12 - Basic Intro NightSept. 19 - Basic Class Begins

Wednesdays. Sept. 7 &14 - Basic Intro NightsSept. 21 & 28 - Plus & Advanced

Contact lnfo: Chuck Fisher (408) 435-3011ecr-i nfo@mtdiabl o.sj.ca. us

Capital City SquaresJefferson School, 2001 Pebblewood St, SacramentoTuesday: Alternating Basic class and full Plus tips 6:30 - 9:30(September thru December)Contact lnfo: George Fox (916)929-8697 orJames Ozanich (9161 925-4242

Prime 8'sJefferson School, 2001 Pebblewood St, SacramentoMonday: Advanced 7:00-9:30Contact Info: Jeff Barlow & Dennis Moore (916) 645-9306

Please call Russ King @ (415) 863-0990 if you spot anyerrors or omissions or if you know of upcoming changes, sothat we may keep these listings cunent.

THANKS !

Celebrate the 31st Annual Bradley National Holiday*

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&N8 Present a

ffi "Do lt Yourself' Fly-in ffi#

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you'll have to make your own arrangements) ffi

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' from Vallejo, CA ,ilbFF Janig Jo e rrtJr' v 'arrsJrJr vr

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fr 5 St Paulus Church Parish Hall fl|flFH 56.00 + 950 Gough St (near Eddy St) ffiT1I per person + San Francisco flBFl$ r- ' r- ' --"

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-W E S T E R N S T A F I D A N C E R S

FSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Dancing on Monday & Wednesday nights 7:30 - 9:30 at Eureka Valley Bec Center unless otherwise announcedEvents on this Calendar are subject to change

Seotember 30

Western Star DancersAndy Shore & Ron Ma(See Flyer)

I\nnual Cazadero Retreatker Calling

)WSD Cazadero t

Retreat concludes

Castro Streel Fair

WSD Class -Nisht J

Ron Masker, Instructor7:30 , EVRC Theater

4 wSD Dark 5 6 ,7

/

Prime 8's hostAdvanced & ChTahoe

BTahoe Tally Ho ! "rllenge Weekend / Lake

9 wsD Dark I0

Columbus Day

Holiday

tI wsD l )Cfub Night r 2

John Magee, Caller

EVRC Thealer, 7:30

13 I4 Capltal City Squares Oance / {(partial Baslc thru full Plus) r JEric Henerlau, CallerWilliam Land School, 12th &V SlreetsSacramento, T:30

I6 |VSD Class I ,7Nisht I /

Ron Masker, Instructor7:30, EVRC Theater

IB wsD loClub Night t -/

Caller TBA

EVRC Theater, 7r30

20 2I 22

23 WSD Class 1 /Night Z tf

Ron Masker, Instructor7:30 , EVRC Theater

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Caller TBA

EVRC Theater, 7:30

27 2B )Q2 -'lIVSD Halloween Dance(Class Level, MS thru Plus)Mike Green, CallerSt. Paulus 7:30 pm

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t Dancing on Monday & Wednesday nights 7:30 - 9:30 at Eureka Valley Rec Center unless otherwise announcedEvents on this Calendar are subject to change

1gr1Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Dancing on Monday & Wednesday nightunless otheru

Events on this Calendi

ts 7:30 - 9:30 at Eureka Valley Bec Center'ise announcedv are subject to change

I 2 3

4 Labor Day F

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WSD Dark

6 wsD Dark 7 8 9 T11:tl:tif'-- I0Advanced/Challenge

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II Basic Class I )t . L


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Club Night I 'f

Don Greco, Caller

EVRC Theater, 7:30

Board Election Ballots dueIn by 8:00 PM

t5 I6 Foggy Cig Dancers I 73rd Annual Barn Dance I /Charter Oaks FarmAndy Shore. Caller

Prime 8's (Sacramento)Plus/Advanced DanceSaundra Bryant, Caller atCook's Earn In Orangevale,7 - 1 0 P MContact Jefl & Dennis (916)645-9306 info

TBBasic class I 9

Ron Masker, InstructorEVRC Theaier,7:30

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Club Night 2 t

Ron Hirsch, Caller

EVRC Theater

7:30

22 23 3tst Annuat Bradtey 2 4Family HolidayBasic/Malnstream/PlusDance with Roger Loney,CallingSt. Paulus Church7:30 - 10:00 PM(See Flyer)

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Folsom Street Fair, SanFrancisco

Basic Class ^ /zoRon Masker, Instruclor

EVRC Thealer

7:30

27 wsD )RClub Night 2 \J

Ed Conley, Caller

EVRC Theater

7:30

29 30Western Star DancersAndy Shore & Ron Mar(See Flyer)(Thru Oct.2)

oct IJal Cazadero RetreatCalling

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fHE n r-lESTERN STAR #

Volume I I

The Newsletter of the Western Star Dancers 584Castro St.. Suite 48O. San Francisco, Ca.94Lt4-2588

A contemporary American Square Dance Clubprimarily serving the San Francisco Gay andlesbian communit5r. Subscriptions to the WesternStar are free to WSD members, $18 to others, Adsa,re complementar5r to members; commercialadvertisers may contact us for information"

From The AdministrolorsCorner

The election of thenew Board ofDirectors is overand the new Boardhas met for thefirst time. TheBoard consists ofJess Alvarez, JimAnderson. NickCarlson, I-eeGianfrancesco.

Ron Jablonski, Russ King, and myself. MikeSellers and Felix Fornino will finish their termsin October. At the meeting Nick was electedSecretary, Jess Treasurer, and I was againelected Administrator. Russ will continue asCalendar Person, Ron will Archangel theMainstream class. and Jim will continue asDatabase Manager. There is an opening forWSD Today editor.

Member(s) of the MonlhSeptember will be the last month that we have amember of the month. It has been a way ofrecognizing special members who havecontributed to the club and I will continue torecognDe individuals on occasion, but it will notbe on a regular monthly basis. For theSeptember Member of the Month I have selectedYou. Those who support the club by coming toDances, by Angeling the classes, by bringingcookies to club night, by helping with theequipment, by filling the water jug, serving oncommittees, helping out where help is needed,and just being part of this club.

lssue l0

Congratulations to the membership, YOU areMember of the Month for September.

Club NightOur attendance at Club Night has graduallyshrunk to where we feel luclry if we get twosquares. If you have any ideas about makingClub Night a more attended event, pleasecontact a Board Member and give us your ideas.the board will soon be planning the new yearand we welcome suggestions.

Holloween DonceMike Green will be calling at our October 29Dance at St. Paulus Church. He is a very goodcaller and this dance should be quite fun. RonJablonski will be coordinating the dance andhas lots of surprise in store. Please wearcostumes. I am sure we will have lots of out oftown guests who will be here for the dance andlater go to the Castro for the annual Halloweenfestivities.

Goroge SoleWSD w-ill be having a Garage Sale in November,so if you are thinking of throwing Aunt Sally'sshawl, save it for the sale. Remember oneman's (or woman's) Trash is another one's Gold.(Hint: WE will be having our usual WhiteElephant Christmas Gift Exchange and GarageSales provide a virtual treasure chest of uniquegifts.)

DON'T STOP DON'T SLOW DOWN

Yellow Rocks,Gary Gray, Administrator

October 1994

WSD ClossifiedsCoordinator: Jess A. @ 62f -6506

Don't miss out on your chance to advertise inthe Western Star. There is no charge and it isopen to allclubs and club members. All it takesis a phone cal l .

Event Coordinators NeededDo you have that special flair and talent tocoordinate a special event for WSD?Volunteer now for an exciting career as anEvent coordinator.

WantedEditor for WSD Today contact: Ga'y (a15)621 -6506.

Yes We Do Cats!GentlegroomingFor yourcat in yourhome -brushing,nailclipping, dematting, bathing. Please callPatty (Cakes) White, (415) 681-2970

WantedGarage space needed in Castro area. Wantedfor Cherokee Jeep. Anyone with anyin{ormation about acquiring Garage spacecontact Jess or Gary at (415) 621-6506.

WantedNeed someone to join me on a discount Hawaiitrip. $579.00 - 8 dayZ night. Kona coast andMaui late AugusVearly September to includeLabor Day weekend. Contact Steve Mayers(415) 777-9918 TDD 1-800-735-2922 or Fax777-0390.

WantedHousing for two days during the ChristmasHolidays. We will be in the Bay area Dec.22 -

30. We dance with the Times Squares. ContactJordan Barakoff and PhilJeffery, INTERNETJMBARBA@ VNET.IBM.COM or Call(212-633-9792. Jordan and Philwould like tostay with Square Dancers for a couple of daysand move around so as not to be a burden onany one.

AngelsWe need Angels for the new Red Basic Class.Class meets every Monday night

Meow!CatWoman is requesting that anyone who hadthe opportunity to take her picture at theLeather Tip during the convention, please senda copy of the picture to the following address:Attn: CatWomanAdam K. Scott, 17 Fourth Street,Downers Grove, lL 60515-5223

SERVICES WANTED

Fundraising ldeasWSD is looking for a few ideas for fundraising.Should be cheap and original. Contact Jess.

SERVICES OFFERED

Fun DanglesThe WSD Dangel Diva has lots of Fun Danglesavailable. Contact Pat S. @ 863-0363

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Stars Thars And Cable Cars Convention '96

is looking for volunteers to help out for the restof this year. Anyone wishing to commit toworking as the needs come up should contactClaire Meisel at 861-1979.

Treasurer's Repofr

August/September 1994

Income

Expenses

Monthly Gain

Insurance Fund

$ 1 , 0 3 s . 8 0

5 4 0 . 4 9

$ 4 9 s . 3 1

s L , L 4 2 . 2 3


Who's Doing What

Gary G - Administrator/Flyers/Caller Bookings/IAGSDCTM Rep'lon M. - lnstructor

-flon J. - Basic Class Archangel

Russ K. - Calendar

Mike (Angelina)Taghieri - Glub Photographer

Nick C. - Board Secretary, IAGSDCTM Alternate Rep.

Jess A, - Treasurer/Classified Ads

Jim A. - Database



John C. - Western Star Editor/Flyers

Freeman S. - Quarterly Selection Editor

Wsd Board Of Directors

Felix ForninoGary GrayJim AndersonJess AlvarezLee GianfrancescoMike SellersNick CarlsonRon JablonskiRuss King

October3rd - Christopher Ward

sth - Ronda Swerer

gth - Lee Chandler

10th - Darryl Raszl

14th - Rick May

17th - MichaelStokes

20th - Wref Fulton

29th - Rod Odgers

31st - Max Robb

Schedule 0f Ongoing Events For IAGSDCTMClubs In The Greater Bay Area For October'94

Foggy City DancersLive Oak SchoolTuesdays: Basic Class, 7:30-9:30Thursdays: Club night: MS & Plus 7:30-9:30Sundays: Plus Class 7:30Contact Info: Square Dance Hot Line (415) 905-4546

Midnight Squares & Related Events:Sundays: Live Oak SchoolC-3-A Class 1:00-3:00C-1 3:00-4:30Advanced level 4:30-6:00Advanced Class 6:00 - 7:30 (Begins Oct. 23)Contact Info: Claire Meisel (415) 861-1979 orRoger Miller (415) 664-0513

Diablo DancersWomen's Club,1224 Lincoln St., Walnut CreekTuesdays: New Basic Class 7:30 - 9:30Thursdays: Plus Class 7:30 - 9:30Contact lnfo: Ed Conley & Paul Cahill (a15) 558-8467NOTE:All angels dance free

ElCamino ReelersWednesdays at: St. Andrews United Methodist Church,4111Alma St.. PaloAltoMondays at: Crittenden School, 1701 Rock St.,Mountain View

Mondays: Basic ClassWednesdays: Plus & Advanced

Contact Info: Chuck Fisher (408)435-3011ecr-info @ mtdiablo.sj.ca.us

CapitalCity SquaresJefferson School, 2001 Pebblewood St, SacramentoTuesday: Alternating Basic Class And Full Plus Tips 6:30 - 9:30(September Thru December)Contact Info: George Fox (916) 929-8697 OrJames Ozanich (916) 925-4242

Prime 8'sJeflerson School. 2001 Pebblewood St. SacramentoMonday: Advanced 7:00-9:30Contact lnfo: Jeff Barlow & Dennis Moore (9'16) 645-9306

Please Call Russ King @ (415) 863-0990 lf You Spot AnyErrors 0r Omissions Or lf You Know Of UpcomingChanges, So That We May Keep These Listings Current.

Thanks !

CAPITAL CITY sQUAREs, SACRAMENTOPRE5ENTS

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Saturday, October 75, 1994Potluck 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Dancing: 7:30 - L0:30 p.m.

William Land SchoolL2th and V StreetsDourntown Sacramento

$6 per person(basic level dancersfrom all clubs free)

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Class Level Basic(Calls 1 - 28)Mainstream & Plus Levels

For more information, contact:George Fox (915) 929-8697]ames Ozanich (gLO 925-4242or e-m ail: [email protected]

Founding MemberIAGSDCTM

Directions from Bay Area: Take lnterstate 80 to Business 80, exit1Sth Street. Go East one block, then left on 16th and left again on

V Street. The school is on the corner of V and 12th streets.

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Dancing on Monday & Wednesday nights 7:30 - 9:30 at Eureka Valley Rec Center unless othenrise announcedEvents on this Calendar are subject to change

september 30

Western Star Dancers AAndy Shore & Ron Masl

Irnual Cazadero Retreat:r Calling

WSD Cazadero 2Retreat concludes

Casto Street Fair

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John Magee, Caller

EVRC Theater. 7:30

Board Election Ballots duein by 8:00 PM

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27 28 wsD Hattoween Dance 29(Class Level, MS thru Plus)Mike Green. CallerSt, Paulus 7:30 pm(See Flyer)

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rA /ESTEFIN STAR DANCERS

Sunday

Dancing on Monday & Wednesday nights7:30 - 9:30 at Eureka Valley Rec Center

unless otherwise announcedEvents on this Calendar are subject to

change

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Dancers J

Anniversary DanceMike DeSisto Calling

MidnightSquares 6Advanced Afiernoon Dance,Mike DeSislo calling,

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27 il;L'n* 2gRon Masker, lnstructor7:30 PMEureka Valley Rec Center

29 il;f.'''o 307:30 PM

Eureka Valley Rec CenlerRon Hirsch, Caller

*WEsrffsrARVolume 11

The Newslelter of the Western Star Dancers 584 Castro St.. Suite 480, SanFrancisco, Ca. 941 1 4-2588

A contemporary American Square Dance Club primarily serving the SanFrancisco Gay and Lesbian community. Subscriptions to the Western Star arefree to WSD members, $18 to others, Ads are complementary to members;commercial advertisers may contact us for information.

From The Administrators CornerThe last Camp Caz is now behindus. lt was a memorable event inevery way. The hard work put in bythe Camp Coordinators, MikeSellers, Jim Pellman, and LeeGianf rancesco, was certainlyevidenced by the lavishness ofevery thing. For those who missedit, l 'm sure you wil l be hearing aboutit for years to come. And of coursethose of us who attended can dineout the stories forever. Just askanyone what their favorite momentwas and I'm sure you wil l get sixty

different answers.

The Coordinators surprized everyone with a daily newspaper thatprinted Gossip, Gossip Gossip! And then Mike and Jim emceedthe show to end all shows, The Mr. and Mz Camp Caz Contest.Mr. and Mz. this year were Felix (Sophie Whinestein) and Ron(Pookie). Unfortunately since they are the last they wil l reignforever.

The cabin decoralions were fabulous. Can vou believe a ChineseLaundry.

It was a great retreat and so much fun. lt is always wonderful tobe with people from other clubs in a really relaxing atmosphere.We had dancers from Foggy City, El Camino, Midnight Squares,Diablo Dancers, Capital City and Prime Eights... What a mix. Thecall ing of Andy Shore and Ron Masker was superb as usual"

Although there wil l be many things I wil l miss about not going toCaz, the one thing no one wil l miss is that horrible drive.

GARAGE SALE

Hang on to your goodies for just another couple of weeks, WSDwill be having a Garage Sale on Novemberl2 and 13. There are

ll kinds of ways to help; bring valuables (or junk), help sell theyaluables (or junk), or come and buy the valuables (or junk).

WSD HOLIDAY PARTY

Our annual Holiday party and White Elephant gift Exchange wil lbe held on Wednesday night December 21, at 7:00 pm.

l ssue 11

COWBOY ROD MORRELL

A long time member and hard worker, Rod Morrell passed awayrecently. Rod served on the Board of Directors, was Arch Angelof the Earthquake (Purple '89

) class, was a tireless decorator,and loved to perform at Club LaStar. He was also famous for hiscolorful shirts. There will be a memorial service for him onSunday November 13 at 3:30 pm at Temple United MethodistChurch, 1'l 11 Junipero Sera Blvd. at Beverly. Ron Masker wil l calla Memorial t ip. Finger foods would be appreciated. Anyonewishing more information can call Andy aI752-1301. lt has beensuggested that we wear the club vests to events such as these.

There wil l also be a gathering to remember and celebrate the l ifeof Harry Koga on saturday November 5, f rom 1:00 pm at the homeof sam Young 1751 Palm Ave, San Mateo. Sam's phone numberis (a15) 349-0419. Bring some food if you want.

YELLOWROCKS


LETTER TO WSD

Bankok'14 Oct 1994Western Star Dancers584 Castro StreetSan Francisco, Ca

Dear Club Members,

Although I Have Not Been Able To Square Dance In Bankok, IEnjoy Receiving Your Monthly Newsletter. I Hope To Remain AMember And Will Try To Schedule A Visit With You ln SanFrancisco During My 1995 Visit.

I Have Been Given Complimentary Tickets To San FranciscoBallet Performance Of Nutcracker On Dec. 17. They Are CenterOrchestra Seats And I Thought You Might Sell Or Auction Themoff.

Proceeds Should Be Deposited In The lnsurance Fund.

Your Distant Member,

Don Schumacher

.The tickets will be given as a 50\50 prize at the HalloweenDance. 5% of the 50\50 proceeds will go to the InsuranceFund"

GG.

November 1994

WSD ClassifiedsCoordinator: JessA. @ 621-6506

Don't miss out on your chance to advertise in the Westem Star. There is no chargeand it is open to all clubs and club members. All it takes is a phone call.

Event Coordinators NeededDo you have that special flair and talent to coordinate a special event for WSD?Volunteer now for an exciting career as an Evenl coordinator.

WantedEditorforWSD Today contact Gary (415) 621-6506.

Yes We Do Cats!Gentle grooming For your cat in your home - brushing, nail clipping, demafting,bathing. Please call Patty (Cakes) White, (415) 681-2970

WantedGarage space needed in Castro area. Wanted for Cherokee Jeep. Anyone with anyinformation about acquiring Garage space contact Jess or Gary at (415) 621-6506.

WantedHousing for two days during the Christmas Holidays. We will be in the Bay area Dec.22 - 30. We dance with the Times Squares. Contact Jordan Barakoff and Phil jeffery,

INTERNET: [email protected] or Call (212-633-9792. Jordan and Philwould like to stay with Square Dancers for a couple of days and move around so asnot to be a burden on any one.

SERVICES WANTED

Fundraising ldeasWSD is looking for a few ideas for fundraising. Should be cheap and original. ContactJess.

SERVICES OFFERED

Fun DanglesThe WSD Dangel Diva has lots of Fun Dangles available. Contact Pat S. @ 863-0363

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Stars Thars And Cable Cars Convention '96 is looking for voluntees to help out forthe rest of this year. Anyone wishing to commit to working as the needs mme upshould contact Claire Meisel at 861-1979.

Who's Doing What

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Wsd Board Of DirectorsGary GrayJim AndersonJess AlvarezLee GianfrancescoNick CarlsonRon JablonskiRuss King

TREASURERS REPORTocToBER 1994

r N c o M E $ 5 , 0 8 6 . 4 0E X P E N S E S S 4 , 3 4 5 . 4 0

MONTHLY GArN $ 740.00

TNSI'RANCE FI,ND sL, 699 .24


Schedule 0f Ongoing Events For IAGSDCTM Clubs InThe Greater Bay Area For November'94

Foggy City DancersLive Oak SchoolTuesdays: Basic Class, 7:30-9:30Thursdays: Club night: MS & Plus 7:30-9:30Sundays: Plus Class 7:30Contact lnfo: Square Dance Hot Line (415) 9054546

Midnight Squares & Related Events:Sundays: Live Oak SchoolC-3-A Class 1:00-3:00C-1 3:004:30Advanced level 4:30-6:00Advanced Class 6:00 - 7:30Contact Info: Claire Meisel(415) 861-1979 orRoger Miller (41 5) 664-051 3

Diablo DancersWomen's Club,1224 Lincoln St., Walnut CreekTuesdays: New Basic Class 7:30 - 9:30Thursdays: Plus Class 7:30 - 9:30Contact Info: Ed Conley & Paul Cahill (415)558-8467NOTE: All angels dance free

El Camino ReelersWednesdays at: St. Andrews United Methodist Church,4111 Alma St., Palo AltoMondays at: Crittenden School, 1701 Rock St.,Mountain View


Contact Info: Chuck Fisher (408) 435-301 [email protected]

Capital City SquaresJefferson School, 2001 Pebblewood St, SacramentoTuesday: Alternating Basic Class And Full Plus Tips 6:30 - 9:30 (SeptemberThru December)Contact Info: George Fox (916) 929-8697 OrJames Ozanich (916) 9254242

Prime 8'sJefferson School, 2001 Pebblewood St, SacramentoMonday: Advanced 7:00-9:30Contact Info: Jeff Barlow & Dennis Moore (916) 645-9306

Please Call Russ King @ (415) 863-0990 lf You Spot Any Errors OrOmissions Or lf You Know Of Upcoming Changes, So That We MayKeep These Listings Current.

Thanks !

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Tuesdav Wednesday Thursday FridayMondavSunday

Dancing on Monday & Wednesday nights

7:30 - 9:30 at Eureka Valley Rec Center unlessotheruise announced


I wsD Dark 2 3 4 Foggy City

Dancers 5Anniversary DanceMike DeSisto ,7:30 pmUnitarian Center

MidnightSquares 6Advanced Aftemoon Dance,Mike DeSisto calling,3:00 - 5:30Live Oak School

WSD Class -7Nrght /

@ Golden Boot Ranch7:30 pm

8

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7:30 PM

Eureka Valley Rec CenterDon Greco, Caller

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10 - 4 Live Oak School(See Flyer)

WSD Garage Sale | ?

10 - 2 Live Oak School^ "(See Flyer)

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WSDBoardMeeting

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Chuck Yeo, Caller

17 IB $,:ft':?'.."., I9Golden Boot Ranch. 790Sanchez @ 21st St

Midnight Squares

Advanced/Challenge Dance

Live Oak School, 7:30

Dave Wilson. Caller

El Camino Reelers9th Anniversary DanceAdvanced in the Aftemoonat Mountain View;Basic/MS/Plus @7:30in Palo Alto,Bill Eyler, Caller

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22 wSD Dark 2 3 25 26

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297:30 PM

Eureka Valley Rec CenterRon Hirsch, Caller

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Dancing on Monday & Wednesday nights7:30 - 9:30 at Eureka Valley Rec Center unless otherwise announced


I 2 )Diablo Dancers JXmas Dance(Mainstream/Plus)7:30 PM, ConcordSteve Minkin, Caller(See Flyer)

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Holiday Dance(Basic/MS/Plus)7:30 PM, SacramentoRoger Loney, Caller

l1 WSD Class I aNishr I Z

Ron Masker, Instructor7:30 PMEureka Valley Rec Center

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BADGEMASTER BOARD ARCHANGEL NEWSLETTER

THEESTERN STA

Volume I I Decemb er 1994 lssue l2

The Newsletter of the Westem Star Dancers 584 Castro St., Suite 480.San Francisco, Ca. 941 14-2588

A contemporary American Square Dance Club pdmarily sewing the SanFrancisco Gay and Lesbian community. Subscriptions to the Westem Star arefree to WSD members, $18 to others, Ads are complementary to members;commercial advertisers may conlact us for information.

From The Adminislrotors CornerTis the Season and allthat, but we do have aheavy schedule coming upin the next few weeks. Butfirst a special Thank you toall of those who made ourGarage Sale a success.Those of you who broughtitems, those who stoppedby to shop, and a realsincere Thanks to Lee G.,Ron J. Patty W., Nick C.and Jim A. lor all the workyou did. The Sale netted

the club over $500.00 and to paraphrase Freeman S.,'"'that's $500 more than we had on the Friday before thesale.

GRADUATION The Bed '94 Class will graduate fromMainstream on December 19 at EVRC. Ron M. and Ron J.are planning quite a surprise for the graduates. Pleasecome by and join in the fun of Graduatioh. We allremember what an humbling experience this can be andhow much fun it is.

NEW CLASSES At the annual planning meeting the Boardof Directors set up a class schedule for the year. The PlusClass wil l begin on January 9 and the New Orange BasicClass wi l lbegin in Apr i l .

WSD HOLIDAY PARTY Our annual Holiday party andWhite Elephant gift Exchange will be held on Wednesdaynight December 21 . The party will begin with a trimestermeeting at 7:00 PM, followed by a mainstream tip at 7:30and the While elephant Gift Exchange. Relreshments would be appreciated. For those of you not familiar with the GiftExchange, bring a fantastic gift to go in the exchange.Then each participant can choose a gift to take home.Unfortunately, the gifts may be stolen by jealousparticipants( who may choose t o steal a known gift ratherthan go for the unknown. This annual tradition is lots offun.

MEMBEBSHIP Membership for 1995 is now due. The firstrenewals to come in were from Bud B., Stoner and Daryl,Dennis S., Freeman S., and Don. S. These came in eventhough there was no reminder in last months newsletter.Also the new class wil l be eligible for membership upongraduation.

EAGLE BEER BUST WSD will be doing a lundraisingBeer Bust for our club and Most Holy Redeemer AIDSSupport Group on January 15. To help see me or give mea call at (415) 621-6506. We will be performing at thisevent.

CLUB NIGHT Due to the attendance at our WednesdayNight Club Nights we wil l only be having them on thesecond and Fourth Wednesdays. Midnight Squares wil l behaving Advanced Dancing on the third Wednesday. OnDecember 28 Midnight Squares wil l be having a Plus andAdvanced Dance as a Fundraiser for Stars, Thars, &Cable Cars. Convention 96 at EVRC.

DON'T STOP DON'T SLOW DOWN There are severalother events scheduled. Christmas Open House Dec. 1'lat Jim Anderson's (Flyer enclosed) New Year's Eve Partyat Golden Boot Ranch (Flyer Enclosed)

YELLOWBOCKS


Who's Doing What

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Wsd Board Of Directors

Gary GrayJim AndersonJess AlvarezLee GianfrancescoNick CarlsonRon JablonskiRuss King

WSD ClossifiedsCoordinaton Jess A. @ 6214506

Don't miss out on your chance to advertise in the Westem Star. There is no chargeand it is open to all clubs and club members. All it takes is a ohone call.

Event Coordinatorc ileededDo you have that special flair and talent to coordinate a special event lor WSD?Volunteer now for an exciting career as an Event coordinator.

WantedEditor forWSD Today contacl: Gary (415) 62'1S506.

Yes We Do CablGente grooming For your cat in your home - brushing, nail clipping, dematting,bahing. Please call Patty (Cakes) White, (415) 681-2970

WantedGarage space needed in Castro area. Wanted lor Cherokee Jeep. Anyone with anyinformation about acquiring Garage space contact Jess or Gary at (415) 6216506.

WantedHousing tor two days during fre Christmas Holidays. We will be in the Bay area Dec.22 - 30. We dance with $e Times Squares. Contact Jordan Barakoff and Phil Jefiery,INTERNET: [email protected] or Call (212{33-9792. Jordan and Phil would

like to stay with Square Dancers for a couple o{ days and move around so as not tobe a burden on any one.

SERVICES WANTEO

Fundraising ldeasWSD is looking for a few ideas for fundraising. Should be cheap and original. ContactJess.

SERVICES OFFERED

Fun DanglesThe WSD Dangel Diva has lob of Fun Dangles available. Contacl Pat S. @ 863-0363

VOLUNTEERS WAI{TED

Stars Thars And Cable Cars Convention '96 is looking for volunleers to help out forthe rest of this year. Anyone wishing to commit to working as the needs come upshould contact Claire Meisel at 861-1979.

WANTED Beer Pourers, 50/50 Raffle sellers, Prizes for 50/50, Door attendants. Muslbe available for he Eagle Beer Eust on January 15. Contact Gary or Jess at 6214506

WANTED Dancers for The Eagle Beer Bust. CONTACT: Ron Masker. (Only Dancerswho have pr+ananged will be allowed on stage.)

EXPERIE}ICED TRAVEL AGENT/AGENCY to act as lhe officialfavel contact for he 1995 STARS, THARS, & CABLE CARS@nventon in San Francism. Must be familiar with handling largegroups, able to negotiate airline rates for convention attendees andassist with all travel anangements to and from San Francisco duringthe 1996 convention oeriod.

PRINTER AGENCY to handle various prinling needs lor he 1996STARS, THARS, &

CABLE CARS mnventron in San Francisco. Must be able to meelprinting needs and work closely with convention committee,sometimes on short notice.

Those interested should contact Gene Tebbe; Regislration Chair;STARS, THARS, & CABLE CARS; P.O. Box 14105; SanFrancisco, CA 94114 or call 415-864-3083 after 6:00 p.m. daily.Final selection should be made shortly after January 1 , 1 995.

Schedule Of Ongoing Events For IAGSDCTMIn The Greater Bay Area For December'94

Foggy Cig OancersLive Oak SchootTuesdays: Mainstream Class, 7:30-9:30Thursdays: Club night: MS & Plus 7:30-9:30Sundays: Plus Class 7:30Contact Info: Square Dance Hot Line (415) 9054546

Midnight Squares & Related Events:Sundays: Live Oak SchoolC-3-A Class 1:00-3:00C-1 3:004:30Advanced level 4:306:00Advanced Class 6:00 - 7:30Contact Info: Claire Meisel (415)861-1979 orRoger Miller (415) 664{513

Diablo DancersWomen's Club, 1224 Lincoln St,, Walnut CreekTuesdays: New Basic Class 7:30 - 9:30Thursdays: Plus Class 7:30 - 9:30Contacl Info: Ed Conley & Paul Cahill (415) 558{467NOTE: All angels dance free

El Camino ReelercWednesdays al St. Andrews United Methodist Church,4111AlmaSt. , PaloAl toMondays at: Crittenden School, 1701 Rock St.,Mountain View


Contact Info: Chuck Fisher (408) 435-301 [email protected]

CapitalCity SquaresJefferson School, 2001 Pebblewood St, SacramentoTuesday: Altemating Basic Class And Full Plus Tips 6:30 - 9:30(September Thru December)Contact Info: George Fox (916)929{697 OrJames Ozanich (916\ 9254242

Prime 8'sJefferson School, 2001 Pebblewood St, SacramentoMonday: Advanced 7;00-9:30Contact Info: Jeff Barlow & Dennis Moore (916) 645-9306

Camival TwirlenMonta Loma School, Mountain ViewFridays, 8:00 - 10:00Advanced LevelContact Info: Jill Marci (108)[email protected]

Please Call Russ King @ (415) 863-0990 lf You Spot Any Enors OrOmissions Or lf You Know Of Upcoming Changes, So That We May KeepThese Listings Cunent.

Thanks I

TREASURERS REPORT - November 1994

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Dancing on Monday & Wednesday nights7:30 - 9:30 at Eureka Valley Rec Center unless otherwise announced


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4 WSD Class (Nisht J


7:30 PM


6 WSDDARK 7 8 9 Capitaf Cig ,Ou^r"" I 0

Holiday Dance(Basic/MS/Plus)7:30 PM, SacramentoRoger Loney, Galler(See Flyer)

Ghristmas I IOpen House I IParty 1-6 PM

(See Flyer)

Midnight SquaresAdvanced/Challenge Dance3:00-5:30, Live Oak School

John Sybalsky, Caller

WSD Class I .,t{ight I L

Ron Masker, Instructo;7:30 PMEureka Valley Rec Center

wsDBoard

Meeting13 X1;1,'''o 14

Ron Hircch, Caller

EVRC Theater

7:30 PM

15Foggy City Dancers go"Squaroling In The Castro"

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CHALLENGE Sfar Tip* All profits to the 96 TAGSDC San Francisco Convention Committee

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