The UNITED SQUARE DANCERS of AMERICA, INC

The UNITED SQUARE DANCERS OF interact such as leaders, callers, cuers, instructors, A Youth Program to promote the introduction AMERICA, INC. (USDA) was formed on June 26, commercial enterprises, other dancers, etc. of youthful dancers and youth organizations 1981, during the National Square Dance into the Square Dance activity. Convention held in Seattle, Washington, and has Membership is open to any organized nonprofit grown to a size that approaches the representation square dance groups or other groups representing An Educational program designed to inform of 250,000 dancers throughout the United States. square, round, contra, clogging, line or heritage dancers of club leadership and management USDA is an organization formed by dancers, for dancers that will subscribe to the By-Laws, Rules techniques; the duties and responsibilities of dancers, and is under the operational control of and Policies of the UNITED SQUARE DANCERS officers, members and callers; data concerning dancers. The purpose of the organization is to: OF AMERICA, INC. In states which do not have square dance heritage and history; growth; a statewide organization, or when the state development; and the current trends and Promote and perpetuate the total Square Dance organization elects not to join USDA, area or activities of the square dance movement. This movement which includes Square, Round, regional organizations may join the USDA to program includes the preparation and Contra, Clogging, Line and Heritage Dancing. represent the dancers of their state. Applications distribution of educational and training for membership in USDA are available from any literature, conducting educational seminars Establish a line of communication from the of the USDA officers. and panels, and the general sharing of individual dancer to a recognized unified body knowledge of leadership experience. so that an expression of varied opinions can Numerous projects have been specifically establish or influence policy for making undertaken by the USDA to fulfill the A program to provide a communication loop decisions at the national level. organization’s goals and objectives, and are with the leaders, dancers, dance publications progressing and expanding very rapidly. Dancers and organizations of the total Square Dance Provide for education to further the growth and their organizations, as members of USDA, are activity. Communications are accomplished and enjoyment of Square Dancing. afforded the opportunity to participate in the by the distribution of USDA news releases and following programs available through the UNITED the quarterly publication USDA NEWS. SQUARE DANCERS OF AMERICA, INC.: Encourage cooperation between member clubs, state associations, councils, federations; Display tables and an After Party for all national and international organizations; or An economical Accident and Group Liability dancers at each National Square Dance other groups involved or interested in the Insurance Program is offered for dancers, their Convention. promotion of Square Dancing. clubs and associations. It is the best insurance coverage available in the USA at an Other programs may come under USDA unbeatable price. Provide a forum for implementing the benefits consideration for inclusion when their addition of membership in the UNITED SQUARE enhances the fulfillment of the organization’s DANCERS OF AMERICA and assist A “Handicapable” Dancer program has been goals. members in any way possible. initiated by USDA to support the Square Dance activities of mentally or physically handicapped or disabled individuals. Represent Square Dancing to the general Association with these dancers has proved public as a wholesome, enjoyable family-type them to be most “capable,” thus the recreation. “Handicapable” title being bestowed on our very special dancers. The Handicapable As a “dancers” organization, the UNITED Program has received the attention and SQUARE DANCERS OF AMERICA, INC. serves outstanding support of the President of the to represent the square, round, contra, clogging, United States. The USDA is working to line and heritage dancer in decisions which are further the interaction of handicapable dancer made at the national level relative to the groups throughout the nation and to achieve development and growth of the dance activity. interest and recognition of the handicapable This representation takes place through the various dancer as in integral part of the Square Dance State and Regional organizations affiliating with activity. the USDA. As a united voice, the USDA is able to express the views of the dancers on a national level so that they might be relayed to other national and international groups with whom the dancers The UNITED SQUARE DANCERS OF E-mail: [email protected] WEBMASTER/SOUND AMERICA, INC. is governed by a Board of [email protected] Directors consisting of representatives from each PAST PRESIDENT affiliate member. The USDA Executive Email: [email protected] See web site www.usda.org, Officers & Committee consists of a President, four Regional APPOINTED POSITIONS and Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, Director of COMMITTEE CHAIRS Committees for Current Officers and Information, Historian, Parliamentarian and Committee Chairs mailing address and Committee Chairs. INFORMATION OFFICER phone. E-mail: [email protected] Interested dancers and leaders are invited to attend the annual meeting of the UNITED SQUARE HISTORIAN/ARCHIVES DANCERS OF AMERICA, INC., which is held E-mail: [email protected] immediately prior to each National Square Dance Convention. PARLIAMENTARIAN E-mail: [email protected] Educational and training materials are available, most of them at no charge, on the USDA display USDA NEWS EDITOR / WEB MASTER & tables in the Showcase of Ideas at each National E-mail: [email protected] Square Dance Convention or from the Education [email protected] Committee Chair. EDUCATION/PUBLICATIONS Dancers are also invited to attend the USDA After E-mail: [email protected] Party at the National Square Dance Convention, featuring the best National callers available. Be a INSURANCE part of the World’s Largest Square Dance E-mail: [email protected] Organization and participate in its activities - it is YOUR association. Take care of it, it’s the best we BADGES & USA TRAVELER PROGRAM have! E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] USDA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE YOUTH ADVISOR ELECTED OFFICERS E-mail: [email protected]

PRESIDENT PRESCRIPTION CARD & E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT EASTERN REGION E-mail: [email protected] HANDICAPABLE DANCERS E-mail: [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT CENTRAL REGION E-mail: [email protected] FACILITIES E-mail: [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT PLAINS REGION E-mail: [email protected] WAYS & MEANS [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT WESTERN REGION E-mail: [email protected] AFTER PARTY [email protected] SECRETARY E-mail: [email protected] DRESS & JACKET [email protected] TREASURER WHAT IS USDA? THE LARGEST SQUARE DANCE ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD

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Revised 07/15