American Callers’ Assoc. Viewpoints

By Patrick Demerath

50 Years of Calling Service

 The AMERICAN CALLERS’ ASSOCIATION in its attempt to be of service to all callers, dancers, and associations has provided current, timely, and effective information on new dancer recruitment, winning ways to retain club dancers, and pitfalls that drive square dancers away. ACA really appreciates the positive comments, encouragement to continue, and contributions from callers and dancers all over North America and abroad to continue these initiatives. ACA will continue to provide information that will help the square dance community recruit, retain and retrieve square dancers as well as encourage the dancers to speak out on the cumbersome and segregationist dance programs.

This month’s ACA Viewpoint is an initiative by the Board of Directors, Advisors and Staff of the American Callers’ Association who would like to recognize and thank callers who have been teaching and calling for 50 years or more. What changes and improvements they have made in the lives of countless people through the medium of square dancing. It is appropriate that we recognize these outstanding pioneers in the July issue on our American Independence Day!

The American Callers’ Association wishes to dedicate this ACA Viewpoints to them and for all that they have accomplished. Because of their dedication, commitment, and ability, square dancing is here today for everyone to enjoy. The following callers are some that we are aware of.

The American Callers’ Association is very proud to recognize and thank the following callers for their dedicated service regardless of their caller affiliation.

Wayne Nicholson, Montgomery, Alabama; James Martin, Houston, Texas; Wayne Morvent, Silsbee, Texas; Hubert Kerr, Houston, Texas; William Williamson, Benson, Arizona; Wade Driver, Houston, Texas; Cloyce Preedy, Spokane, Washington; Marie Edwards, Goodland, Kansas; Cliff Wormell, Deer Park, New York; Paul Kinsey, Hurst, Texas; Joe Vallery, Stockton, California; Joe Obal, O’Fallon, Illinois; Don Atkins, San Lorenzo, California; Gideon Harr, Twin Falls, Idaho; Marvin White, Bossier City, Louisiana; Fred Bouvier, Metairie, Louisiana; Harold Kelley, Fayetteville, Georgia; Charles Tuffield, Denver, Colorado (61 years); Ed Fraidenburg, Midland, Michigan; Reggie Kniphfer, Fayettville, North Carolina; Jim Steele, Redmond, Oregon; Dick Meyers, Cranford, New Jersey; Harry Trott, Sliver Lake, New Hampshire; Bud Whitten, McDonough, Georgia (58 years); Jeff Barthlomew, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania; Marshall Flippo, Tucson, Arizona (57 years); Don Varner, Santa Barbara, California; Van Greenwood, Joplin, Missouri; Bill Haynes, Chandler, Arizona; Cecil Williams, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

If we have missed any caller of any affiliation or country, please contact the American Callers’ Association for inclusion into the next ACA Viewpoints. We apologize if we have missed anyone. It was because we did not know of your fifty years of calling.

However, we will be happy to include your name in the next newsletter, if you let us know. In addition, each caller will receive a Certificate of Thanks and Appreciation suitable for framing and an attractive / decorative pin recognizing their 50 years of calling and teaching.

The Board of Directors and the staff of the American Callers’ Association are indebted to each caller and thank you for what you have done to improve the lives of so many people. Any individual, club, caller, or association who wishes to communicate his/her opinions on this subject is encouraged to contact the American Callers’ Association at Loulet@aol.com or Dr. Patrick Demerath at pdemerath@uwa.edu. Please visit our website and newsletters at American Callers.com/news.

Until next time, happy dancing.