International Choreographed Ballroom Dance Association July 7, 2010 WELCOME TO SAN ANTONIO Sharleen & I want to welcome you to the 34 th Annual Convention of the International Choreographed Ballroom Dance Association. Our organization is proud of being able to sponsor 34 consecutive annual conventions, an event that brings together Choreographed Ballroom Dancers (Round Dancers – lest we forget) from all parts of the world. It’s good to be back in San Antonio for the third time in the last five years. Holding our convention here in this beautiful city is always a pleasure. Within walking distance of the convention center are the Alamo historical site, several museums, Hemisfair Park, the River Walk with the canal winding between the many shops and stores, and a variety of restaurants providing an array of southwestern cuisine. The city and surrounding area have so much to offer -- in addition to having a great time at the convention, take some time to enjoy San Antonio. We all need to keep in mind that members are the most important asset for any organization and Sharleen & I want to thank each of you for being here and supporting ICBDA. Every convention brings innovative workshops, new dance routines -- some with a degree of challenge, and four evenings of great dancing and social activities that occur when friends get together. Remember, this is Choreographed Ballroom Dancing’s premier event where we can learn and dance with the best leaders. A very important part of each and every ICBDA Convention is the Annual General Membership Meeting (AGM). The meeting takes place on the last day of the convention and we urge you to attend – your input is vital to the organization as ICBDA adds new and innovative ideas each year to be used for future conventions . This is your opportunity to participate in ICBDA’s important business. In addition, during the meeting we will draw for the winner of a free pass to next year’s convention in Lakeland – the winner must be present at the AGM meeting. As you know, ICBDA is a 100% volunteer organization. It takes a large number of dedicated individuals who come together and who work very hard to make sure that our convention is a success. We extend a hearty “Well Done” to Bob and Kay Kurczewski and their committees -- when you see a committee member during the convention, be sure to say thank you to them for giving their time and efforts for each of us The program is excellent and everything is ready. Enjoy dancing on three of the best wood floors in the country and “Have a great time at your convention”. [tÑÑç WtÇv|Çz Xw 9 f{tÜÄxxÇ International Choreographed Ballroom Dance Association Message from the General Chaircouple of the 34 th ICBDA Convention On behalf of your 2010 ICBDA Convention Staff we want to welcome each and every one of you to the beautiful city of San Antonio, in the great state of Texas! We all have worked very hard to make this convention an enjoyable one for everyone. If any of you need assistance while attending this convention, please feel free to contact one of your convention staff members for help. While here in San Antonio you will find the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center one of the best facilities at which we could host our convention. The possibility of utilizing 3 halls for your dancing pleasure cannot be topped. It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that this could be the last year we will be able to enjoy these facilities, due to renovation work that will begin in a couple of weeks. With this in mind, please take the time to explore the San Antonio area and enjoy yourselves thoroughly while here. Your Convention Staff has worked tirelessly to bring you a convention you will remember for many years to come. We want to recognize them because this special breed of people volunteered their time and effort to bring you this spectacular event. Each job that was filled by these gracious volunteers equally contributed to its success. As General Chair Couple we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of them for making time in their busy schedules to work with us toward a successful convention. We also want to extend a big Texas “THANK YA’ALL” to the participants who have come from near and far, that who have gathered here in San Antonio, for being truly dedicated to our favorite activity, “Round Dancing.” You are the “Cream of the Crop” when it comes to our membership. We wish you all a fun filled visit to San Antonio and a safe journey back home. We hope to see all of you in Lakeland Florida next year. As we pass the baton over to Joe and Debby Krivan, General Chairman for the 35 th ICBDA Convention, we ask each of you to support them in their endeavor. You need not be a cuer or instructor to help them; everyone is eligible to lend their assistance. Volunteers are precious, and the more there are the easier Joe and Debby’s job will be. Please offer them your help to make the 35 th ICBDA convention even better than this year. Bob & Kay “Ski’s” Kurczewski 34 th ICBDA Convention Chair Couple International Choreographed Ballroom Dance Association Presents Convention 353535—35 ———Lakeland,Lakeland, FloFloridarida --- July 2020----23,23, 2011 While everyone associated with the San Antonio Convention wishes you to have the absolute best time here this week, we also want to make sure to invite you to our next convention next summer in Lakeland, Florida. Lakeland is the sometimes called the “Heartbeat of Florida”, so our slogan, “Dance to the Beat in Lakeland” is very appropriate. With Orlando, Disneyworld and Tampa less than an hour’s drive away, golf courses in abundance, the Kennedy Space Center nearby, beaches both east and west of us, and the great friendly people of our state to welcome you, you must plan to attend the first ever ICBDA convention here. Just some of our plans Pre-ICBDA weekend held locally. Three halls of dancing, teaching and vendors right across from each other. Custom foods you voted for here this week available right at the Lakeland Center. A Hyatt Hotel as the host hotel right on the property. Well known restaurants in close proximity. A circulating ice cream vendor. RV camping (with electricity) on the property. Joe & Debbie Krivan General Chaircouple 35 th ICBDA Convention Dance to the Beat in the Heart of Florida THE ICBDA 2010 ORGANIZATION Officers, Board, TAC Appointments Golden Torch Awards Hall of Fame Dances Convention Top 15 Dances International Choreographed Ballroom Dance Association EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 2009-2010 President Ed & Sharleen Martin Vice President Paul & Linda Robinson Secretary Tom & Gail Debo Treasurer Harold & Jewell Whitney BOARD OF DIRECTORS To 2010 Glen & Helen Arceneaux Chris & Terri Cantrell Tom & Gail Debo Anita Froehlich Gup & Anne Gupton Mark & Pam Prow Sandy Teague To 2011 Marlyn & Michele Batcheller Jerry & Donna Bruss Jerry & Louise Engelking Larry & Sharon Gladhill Mark & Shelly Hilburn John & Suzette Juhring Bob & Joanne Kowalczyk To 2012 Ken & Sue Davis David Goss & Ulla Figwer Ed & Sharleen Martin Brent & Judy Moore Bob & Sally Nolen Gert-Jan & Susie Rotscheid Roy & Janet Williams International Choreographed Ballroom Dance Association COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Newsletter Editors Michael & Jane Cohen Membership & Computer Services Jerry & Louise Engelking Convention 34 Chair (2010) Bob & Kay Kurczewski Convention 35 Chair (2011) Joe & Debbie Krivan Educational Tapes (Audio/Video) Gup & Anne Gupton Parliamentarian Art & Jacquie Hayes Hall of Fame Randy & Marie Preskitt Awards Jerry & Donna Bruss Elections Committee Marlyn & Michele Batcheller Publicity/Marketing Mark & Pam Prow Convention Guidelines John & Suzette Juhring Legal Advisor Sandi & Dan Finch National Carousels Glen & Helen Arceneaux Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Chris & Terri Cantrell Bylaws/Supplemental Rules Roy & Janet Williams Website Brent & Judy Moore Website Manager Glen & Helen Arceneaux ICBDA Logo Mark & Pam Prow (Chair) Special Awards Brent & Judy Moore (Chair) SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT Executive Ambassador Japan Manabu & Reiko Immamura TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chair Couple – Chris & Terri Cantrell Assistant Chair – Harold & Meredith Sears Dave & Dorothy Draper Tim Eum Anita Froehlich Dick & Karen Fisher Donna Hott Rick Linden Barbara Morgan Ron & Mary Noble Randy & Marie Preskitt Golden Torch Awards 1978 Gordon & Betty Moss 1979 Frank & Iris Gilbert 1980 Eddie & Audrey Palmquist 1981 Charlie & Nina Ward 1982 Manning & Nita Smith 1983 Charlie & Betty Procter 1984 Bud & Lil Knowland 1985 Ben Highburger 1986 Irv & Betty Easterday 1989 Phil & Norma Roberts 1990 Koit & Helen Tullus 1991 Peter & Beryl Barton 1992 Bob & Sue Riley 1995 Bill & Carol Goss 1996 Brent & Mickey Moore 1998 Bill & Elyse Johnson 1999 Bob & Mary Ann Rother 2000 Kenji & Nobuko Shibata 2006 Ron & Ree Rumble 2009 Curt & Tammy Worlock HALLHALL OFOF FAMEFAME DANCES 2009 1995 1982 Dark Waltz (Vogt) London By Night (Goss) Carmen (Walker) 2008 El Coco (Easterday) 1994 Lisbon Antiqua (DeMaine) Sugarfoot Stomp (Easterday) Beale Street Blues (Lillefield) Spanish Eyes (Rother) 2007 1981 1993 Laurann (Preskitt) Butterfly (Procter) Fortuosity (Rother) Dance (Merola) 2006 Lovely Lady (Palmquist) 1992 Tango Capriccioso (Ward) Sunflower (Tonks) Wyoming Lullaby (Palmquist) And I Love You So (Childers) 2005 1991 1980 Boulavogue (Lamberty) Caress (Roberts) Tampa Jive (Macuci) Dancing in the Dark (Roberts) 2004 Kiss Me Goodbye (Tullus) 1990 Till (Moss) Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Waltz Tramonte (Britton) (Rumble) Sam’s Song (Shawver) 1979 2003 1989 Autumn Leaves (Moss)