Square Dance Resume


** Objectives **

It is my hope that with the continued dedication to the square dance activity that I  be able
to provide fun to the people that I perform as a square dance caller.


** Calling & Teaching Experience **

2004-Present Club Caller & Teacher for Plus & Stuff of Spokane.
1997-Present Club Caller & Teacher for the Model T Squares of Spokane.
1999-2005 Co-M.C. for Spokane's Salmon Barbecue.
1996-1997 Club Caller & Teacher for the 4 X 8’s of Moses Lake
1994-1996 Club Caller & Teacher for Hi-Flyers of Cheney.
1989-1996 Advance II Workshop Caller & Teacher for Spokane Tapeworms.
1993-1994 Club Caller for Appleland Promenaders of Wenatchee.
1993 Co-M.C. for Spokane's Salmon Barbecue.
1989-1993 Club Caller & Teacher for Valley Crosstrailers of Spokane
1989-1993 Club Caller & Teacher for Pairs Plus Spares of Spokane.
1991-1992 Club Caller & Teacher for Octoplus Squares of Spokane.
1992 Co-M.C. for Spokane's Salmon Barbecue
1992 Idaho State Festival Featured Advance Caller
1990 Featured Caller for Osburn "June Jump Days" Festival.
1989 Featured Caller for Metaline "Dam Hot Foot Days" Festival.
1986-1989 Club Caller & Teacher for Circle & Swing in Sandpoint.
1985-1989 Club Caller and Director for the Dixie Chain Gang.
1988 Co-M.C. for Spokane's Salmon Barbecue.
1987 Co-M.C. for Spokane's Salmon Barbecue.
1987 Co-M.C. for Idaho St. Festival in Post Falls.
1981-1983 Taught entry level folk dance for the World famous ‘Silver Spurs’.
1973-1978 Taught beginning Square Dance to elementary schools in Spokane.

** Educational Experience **

June 2006 Attended ROUNDALAB Mini-Lab held in Cle Elum
June 2006 Attended the Leadership Seminar held in Cashmere.
June 2005 Featured Presenter at  the Leadership Seminar held in Cashmere.
June 2004 Attended the Leadership Seminar held in Cashmere.
July 1991 Attended a five day Caller College as presented by accredited Caller Coach, Daryl Clendenin.
Oct. 1989 Attended a two day caller clinic and seminar as presented by Elmer Sheffield.
Oct. 1988 Attended a two day caller clinic and seminar as presented by Jerry Story.
July 1987 Attended a five day caller clinic and seminar as presented by Wade Driver and Daryl Clendenin.
May 1987 Attended a two day seminar and clinic as presented by Tony Oxendine.
Jan. 1986 Attended a two day seminar and clinic as presented by Wade Driver.
Oct. 1984 Attended a two day seminar and clinic as presented by Ralph Silvius.
June 1976 Attended the Leadership Seminar held in Ellensburg.
1974-1976 Attended two 10-week sessions of caller training as presented by Ed Stephan and Kermit Decker

 

** Dancing Experience **

1989-1990 Completed Challenge I class as offered by Spokane Tapeworms, taught by Dave Stevens.
1988-1989 Completed Advance I & II class as offered by Spokane Tapeworms, taught by Dave Stevens.
1987 Attended a five day Plus clinic and workshop held at Circle 8 Ranch in Cle Elum, Washington.
1985-1986 Completed Plus level classes as offered by Jack Ruhling.
1984-1985 Attended Plus level workshop as offered by Don Cochrane.
1976-1978 Attended Round Dance workshops as offered by Daryl Bendewald
1969-1970 Attended beginning square dance lessons as offered by Daryl Bendewald.

 

** Positions Held **

2004-Present State Federation - Membership & Insurance Chair
2003-2006 State Federation - Corresponding Secretary (Partner)
2003-2006 Spokane Area Council Delegate
2006 Washington State Festival – Sound Committee Chair
2006 Washington State Festival - Registration Chair (Partner)
1999-2005 Vice-President/Treasurer - Spokane Callers & Cuers Association
2002-2003 Spokane Area Council - Area Delegate to the State Federation
2001-2003 Western Dance Association Board of Directors - President
1999-2001 Western Dance Association Board of Directors - Secretary (Partner).
1998-2000 Education Chairman - Spokane Callers and Cuers Association
1999 WDA Salmon Barbecue - Entertainment Chairman & Master of Ceremonies
1998 Washington State Festival – Caller Programming Chair
1998 Washington State Festival - Transportation Chairman
1995 Washington State Festival - Transportation Chairman
1992-1993 Spokane Callers' League President
1992-1993 Spokane Area Council Delegate
1989-1993 Western Dance Association Board of Trustees.
1991-1992 Spokane Callers' League Secretary.
1987-1989 Western Dance Association Board of Directors - Program Chairman.
1986-1992 Spokane Callers' League Apprentice Chairman.
1991 Teen Activities Chairman for the Washington State Festival.
1989-1990 Spokane Area Council Delegate.
1989 W.D.A. Elmer Sheffield Seminar Chairman.
1987-1989 Western Dance Association Board of Directors - Program Chairman.
1988 W.D.A. Jerry Story Seminar Chairman.
1986-1987 Spokane Callers' League Education Chairman.
1986-1987 Spokane Callers' League Newsletter Editor.
1985-1986 Spokane Callers' League Education Committee.
1985-1986 Spokane Callers' League Apprentice Committee.
1985 Spokane Salmon Barbecue Entertainment Chairman.
1972-1978 Spokane Area Council Delegate. (Vern)
1973-1977 Director of Spokane's Teen Festival. (Vern)
1975-1977 Sparkplugs Club Officer (Kathy)
1973-1977 Dixie Chain Gang Club Officer. (Vern)

 

** Festivals Attended **

35 Salmon Barbeque Festivals in Spokane.
19 Washington State Festivals.
18 Sweetheart Festivals in Sandpoint.
15 Chattaqua Days in Chewelah.
13 Silver Valley Days in Osburn, Id.
12 Dam Hot Foot Days in Metaline Falls.
10 Alpine Festivals in Colville.
3 National Square Dance Conventions
2 CALLERLAB Conventions
1 ROUNDALAB Mini-Lab

 

bottom.gif (9473 bytes)