2. Conduct the Club Dances As Scheduled by the Board of Directors

INTRODUCTION 4. Conduct Club Classes in Western 10. Present a professional appearance Style Square Dancing as scheduled and attitude at all club functions. Most clubs are organized in a basic club by the Club Board of Directors. Western style attire is required at all format with officers or leaders Club dances and square dance performing their duties in a very specific 5. Obtain approval of a substitute caller activities. manner. Clubs may use different titles from the Club President or for their leaders, but the duties and appropriate person in the event of 11. Try to participate in all Club responsibilities are basically the same. absence. functions. Mingle with the Club members to obtain the feelings of the The Club Caller is also a leader of the 6. If asked attend Club Board of Club dancers. Club and has certain responsibilities in Directors meetings in an advisory the performance of his duties. The capacity. Report on activities of 12. Assist in other Club activities as following is a list of typical local and state caller associations, deemed necessary. responsibilities for a Club Caller that may CALLERLAB, ACA, etc. Make meet the needs of most clubs but may recommendations for improvement 13. Set an example for Club officers and require some variation or tailoring of Club operations. members to follow to include; dress, depending upon the type and badge, promptness, enthusiasm, organization of the club. 7. Promote proper square dance styling, knowledge of the square dance dress, promptness, enthusiasm and community, activities, etc. attendance at Club, Area and State CLUB CALLER functions.

1. Maintain Club dancing proficiency 8. Adhere to a caller "Code of Ethics" at the level designated by the Board to the maximum extent possible. of Directors of the club. 9. Prepare and offer a variety of 2. Conduct the club dances as programs to avoid boredom and scheduled by the Board of Directors. stereotyped dance nights. Periodically develop gimmicks or 3. Provide all sound equipment and special events to create an records. Latest records will be atmosphere of fun and excitement. utilized as deemed desirable by the Don't let interest wane. Caller. USDA SQUARE DANCERS OF AMERICA

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PRESCRIPTION ********************************* CARDS For additional information about USDA or any of its programs, please visit our web site www.usda.org or Email the Education/Publications Committee at [email protected]

SQUARE See web site www.usda.org Officers & DANCERS Committees for Current Officers and Committee Chairs mailing address and LEADERSHIP phone. EDUCATION Includes All Modes Of Square Dancing CLUB CALLER RESPONSIBILITIES

This information sheet was developed by the Education Committee of the UNITED SQUARE DANCERS OF AMERICA, INC. and will provide a general overview of the typical responsibilities of a club caller.

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Revised 07/15