American Square Dance Vol. 53, No. 7
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Contributing Editors Publishers - Editors Stan & Cathie Burdick Steve Kopman Ed & Pat Juaire Bev & Bob Casteel Frank & Phyl Lehnert Editorial Assistants Jim & Jean Cholmondeley Frank Lescrinier Carol Picillo Larry Cole Phyllis Mugrage Michelle Merchant Bernie Coulthurst Bob Osgood Louise Harrop Ed Foote Deborah Parnell Dave Gipson Chris Pinkham Subscriptions Louise Harrop Ken Ritucci Michelle Merchant Bob Howell Sandi Simmons Lee Kopman Don Ward AMERICAN Volume 53, Number 7 Phone: (401) 647-9688 SQUARE DANCE Fax: (401) 647-3227 E-mail: ASDMAG(riloa.com (ISSN-0091-3383; USPS 513-240) Copyright 1998 by E & PJ Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Internet: http://www.dosido.com Published monthly by E & PJ Enterprises, Inc., PO Box 777, Member of NASRDS N. Scituate, RI 02857. Periodicals postage paid at N. Scituate, RI. National Association of S&R/D Suppliers POSTMASTER: Send address change to ASD, PO Box 777, N. Scituate, RI 02857 4 American Square Dance, July 199X jirappy r_Birlkiay [Bog Osy000 f "Fourscore years ago, his father and CALLERLAB. and mother brought forth a son." His His contributions to square danc- name, Bob Osgood. ing continue to be felt by leaders and On Tuesday, April 28, 1998, Becky dancers around the world by his Osgood hosted a dinner for a small continued contributions through group of friends in Beverly Hills, American Square Dance magazine. California, to celebrate Bob's 801h The numbers of people directly birthday. Among the guests were influenced by Bob are shrinking and I callers Arnie Kronenberger consider myself fortunate to be from the 50's and Mike among those touched by his guiding Seastrom from the 90's. hand. Bob taught me how to dance There were those from in 1947. How to call in 1950. the Sets in Order staff He was part of Shirley's and long time dancers e and my wedding party from Bobs Rip 'N Snort --N., and continues to men- Square Dance Club. ."..4:-/-•=ffe es for me as I strive to Bob has often been keep contra danc- referred to as one of ing alive in our the most distinctive square dance leaders in square programs today. dancing. It was Lloyd From the thou- "Nippy" Shaw that ignited the sands who know you through your interest in what was to become contributions and those who were at Western Square Dancing. Bob your birthday dinner, Happy Birthday Osgood was the one who helped Bob, from Don & Shirley Ward. propel it into a national pastime. Editor's Note: Pat & I, along with Bob's leadership guided the founding many, many other friends, wish Bob of Sets in Order Magazine, Legacy many, many more Happy Birthdays. I GRENN, INC. Latest Round Dance GR 17237 QUICKSTEP ON THE CEILING III Ph-3 music & vocal cues by Larry & Cathy Wacker QUICKSTEP ON THE CEILING IV Ph-4 music & printed cues by Larry & Cathy Wacker Seasonal Square Dances: GR 12241 YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (Leger) GR 12233 THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND (Davis) GR 25368 IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME (Jones) \, P.O. BOX 216 BATH, OH 44210 1 American Square Dance, July 1998 5 R F A Full Time M Activity? We've often wondered why THE this recreation takes two to four months off during this time of the year, generally from EDITOR'S FILES June through September. What was the foundation? Could it have been warmer temperatures? Maybe the attraction of other activities? If you live in colder climates, it can't be the heat. And in warmer climates, most halls are air-conditioned. We are not up on been dancing long enough. each and every recreational activity so Maybe in your area, clubs and/or were not aware of the strong attraction callers can get together and run away from dancingduring these months. dances - Mainstream Dances - for all We spend many hours instructing dancers who are eager to dance. You new dancers in the how-to's of square might not get the higher attendance dancing. Most new dancers are then numbers of the seasonal dances, but eager to go dancing. But, where do you'll serve those new dancers and they go? In some areas, there are only that will encourage them to get their workshops available at which one friends involved. begins learning the next dance pro- Let's think about making square gram which most new dancers are not dancing a full time, year round activity.