BOARD BUZZ

At its meeting on September 14, the Rebels Board discussed these important issues:

*Meet Me In St. Louis Swing Dance Championships this weekend beginning with our kick-off dance Thursday night. John Lindo’s workshop starts at 7pm, with open dancing to follow. Be sure to ask our out-of-town guests to dance.

• Updated schedule is on-line, programs are done.
• Volunteers are still needed in registration, selling raffle tickets (prizes for top sellers will be awarded), set-up, clean up, etc. Speak to any board member to volunteer.
• Passes available besides full weekend pass:

Spectator/Nondancer $15, this does not include watching workshops.

Evening Dance pass $25, does not include any workshops.

All day $50, includes everything for that day.

There will be a Friday midnight Pizza Party-must have full Weekend Pass wristband.

*The report from Lisa, our bookkeeper, was very positive. The club is in good shape financially.

* Pro line-up for 2010. Heather is still gathering information on who is interested and available, their fees for the weekend and for private lessons.

*New Year’s Eve Party information from Rick & Lisa. It will be a Mafia Wars theme. What is your Mafia name? Plan to attend the Rebel’s New Year’s Eve Party at the Stratford dressed as your favorite Mafia character. More information to follow. Price will include dinner and champagne.

*Out of town events. Do you travel to dance competitions? Would you like to? Do you need information on which events are coming up? Talk to any of the board members about the benefits of attending these events. Watch for sign up lists in the future.

Next event is the Tulsa Fall Fling, hosted by Jeanne DeGeyter, October 15-18. Then Swing City Chicago, October 29-November 1. Talk to Ross or Keith for more information.

*Effective immediately, we will be issuing armbands to all dancers on Friday nights. This more effectively allows participants to come and go without being stopped at the door each time. Non-dancing spectators will not need to purchase an armband.

*And as always, we encourage everyone to help the volunteer board members by clearing your own trash from tables on Friday night.

—St Louis Rebels Board/lmg

To receive a copy of the approved minutes of any Board meeting, please contact one of the Executive Board Members. Board meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Stratford Inn. We welcome comments and concerns. These can be presented to the Board by completing the questionnaire available at the front table of the Friday night dances.

Keep on dancing!