August Newsletter - Volume 8 - 2014

August Newsletter - Volume 8 - 2014
It’s the middle of summer but time to start preparing for our fall activities. Up first
will be our Tuesday Night Line Dances beginning at an earlier time. Warm up is at
6:45 with lessons running from 7:00-8:30PM. This begins September 2nd at Sioux
Falls VFW on Minnesota Ave. $4.00members/$6.00non-members.
Enjoy August, “National Admit Your Happy” Month!
By Mary Houska
Dakota Country Fall Harvest Festival is scheduled with Hartford Legion and Jamin
Jay for November 15 starting at 1pm.
Line Dance and Couples lessons will be offered that day with a line dance and couples mixer that evening. Supper will be pot luck with the club providing a main
course (sandwich) and corn on the cob, while Club members are welcome to bring a
Dessert or salad to Share. Let's celebrate a great year and learn some New Dance
moves by attending and promoting this event!!! More information coming soon!!
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Forms are also available online at www.Dakotacountrydanceclub.org
Dancing and Socializing Opportunities
Tuesday Night Line Dances are on their way back with a new time and new
format! Get your happy feet on!
Beginning September 2nd, 2014. Tuesday nights starting with a warm up at 6:45Pm and Lessons running
from 7:00PM
7:00PM--8:30
Weekly reviews of dances taught will be a standard, so jump in any time.
Borrowed Bucks Roadhouse is one of the gathering places for our club members, beginners, and
experts alike! Saturdays we enjoy professional country Western line and
partner dance lessons taught by Jerry and Kathy Nusz free of charge. Line
dance lessons are at 4:00-5:30 PM with partner dance lessons from 5:307:00 PM.
A partner is recommended but not required so please come! Dancers with
out partners please remember that when the instructor invites us
to begin the lesson, if you want to dance, let us know it by getting
yourself onto the floor!
If there is uneven number of partners, we take turns. After classes we keep right on dancing the
night away. Borrowed Bucks Roadhouse is featuring country music from 7-9:30 PM. They'll play some hot
country hits as well as great music from the past. Subject to change. Please call Bucks for info 605-331-2448.
Thursdays has Country Music and Dancing at Bucks. It is also Ladies Night. You can come out
as early as 4:00 PM for music and dancing with dancing beginning early in the evening around 7:00PM
with a DJ! We need a good turn out every week to keep the country music playing. Bring your friends
and be sure to say hello to our dance neighbors so everyone feels welcome. In Buck's words, "Dust off
your boots, get out your hat and come on down to Bucks and do it Country Style!”
The Ballroom Dance Club of Sioux Falls. Attend the only Big Band Ballroom Dance in the area. Each
month, a big band orchestra entertains the crowd with music from past eras; the 40's,50's and 60's. All ages and
abilities are welcome. Dance lesson at 6:00PM, band plays 7:00-10:30PM. $12.00 per person, $5.00 for students
with ID. Dress Code. Visit www.ballroomdanceclubsf.org/
Grand Falls Casino has open dancing on Sunday afternoons from 2:00-6:00PM and it is free.
www.grandfallscasinoresort.com/events-showlounge.aspx
Dance Ballroom & Studio. West coast swing Sundays. 6:30PM lesson, 7:30-9:00PM Dancing
to a variety of music styles for West Coast Swing. Guest DJ’s. Special rate of $4.00/person to get started in July. Call for details. 332-3700. The dance studio teaches a multitude of dances. Check out their
website for more info. danceballroomandstudio.com
Newsletter Policy
The policies set forth for the club newsletter are decided by the officers and board of directors. The editor has full authority and is responsible for implementing these duties. If you have any comments or concerns about the newsletter, please direct them in writing to;
Dakota Country Dance Club
PO Box 634
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Email: [email protected]
Dakota Country Dance Club Mission:
The sole purpose of this club is to organize, promote, preserve, enjoy country dance, music and contribute to
positive cause.
Dakota Country Dance Club Meeting at VFW 10 July2014
Present: Duane Duerr, Pat Duerr, Tom Richards, Lori Richards, Rick Mayko, Mary Houska and Sheila Hatle
Meeting opened at 7:15 Pm
Secretary Minutes: Read by Pat Addition/Corrections Made. Duane will meet with Keith about Web Administer Duties
and
Sheila will take the Web Administer in the future. Corrections stand approved- with no objections
Treasurers' Report: Duane present. Stand approved as presented.
Sunshine Report: Sent card to Jay Davies. Rick will send card to Don Futrell
Line Dance- VFW will not accept $175.00/Monthly but will go with the $225.00/Month
- Dance will be Tuesdays starting at 6:45 PM
- Tuesday Line dance will start September 2nd
- Ask VFW to provide advertising on Marquee
- Group discussion on types of advertising for dance
- Mary will check on cost of Groupon and cost of Kelo-Land Spot light
Fall Fest: Duane will check on possible open dates, place, cost and music. Discussion of events during the Fall Fest.
Details will
Follow.
Other topics--Rick will check with Nights of Columbus about the Return of $300.00 deposit.
Events - Next year 4th of July, Parade of Lights, New Years Dance
Carpool – to possible dances in surrounding area
Printer - Prices of printers and ink were discussed. Decision to purchase HP 8620 Duane made motion and Lori 2nd motion.
Check was given to Mary to make purchase.
Band – Advice Jen on holding off on band – more research needed.
Presidents Corner – Tom will submit something for the next newsletter.
Lori will preside during the next two months in the absence of club not having a president.
Meeting Adjourned 9:00 PM
Evan Hackett
Christy Risty
Pat Duerr
Kevin Engelhart
Kari Davidson
David VanDine
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August 2014
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Not only is it National "Admit You're Happy"
Month, it also includes National Smile Week and
National Friendship Day.
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No Dance Lessons
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National
National
Freindship Day
Friendship
Risky
DayBusiness at Grand Falls
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Howie Gamber at
Grand Falls 26PM Free
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Break Even Band
at Grand Falls 26PM Free
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8
Country Dancing at
Bucks 7 PM
Gale Pifer
Orchestra at El
Riad
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15
Board Meeting
VFW 7 PM
National Smile Week
Harley & the V
twins at Grand
Falls 2-6PM Free
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Dancing at Bucks
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Country Dancing at
Bucks 7 PM
25
Dance & Ballroom Swing
Night 6:30
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Free Line
Dance4 PM and
Partner Dance
lessons at Bucks
5:30PM
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Free Line
Dance4 PM and
Partner Dance
lessons at Bucks
5:30PM
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Free Line
Dance4 PM and
Partner Dance
lessons at Bucks
5:30PM
30Free Line
Dance4 PM and
Partner Dance
lessons at Bucks
5:30PM
Line Dance Lessons
Starting September 2nd, 2014
New time: 7:00PM-8:30 Warm up at 6:45
VFW, 3601 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls
Instructor : Lori Williams
$4.00 members/$6.00 nonmembers
Benefits of Dance

Fun
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Boost Memory
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Improve
Flexibility
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Reduce Stress
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Heart Healthy
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Lose Weight
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Better Balance
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Increase Energy
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Reduce Anxiety
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Improve Mood

Make Friends
Lori Williams
Dakota Country Dance Club is looking for someone to fill the following position:
Board Member-1 year duration
Attend board meetings regularly, volunteer for projects and events.
Dance Ballroom & Studi0
1200 E 57th, Sioux Falls, SD 605-332-3700
Michael Jackson's Thriller Dance
- We perform for events & teach a short version for gatherings or parties!
- Join us for our 5th annual Thriller Dance Season in September 2014
Learn the classic moves from one of THE most popular music videos of all times. No dance experience required to learn
this timeless dance. Dance Thriller all over Sioux Falls in zombie makeup & costume. You have seen us at the Sioux Empire Mall, Zombie Walk, ICON Lounge, Sioux Falls Roller Dollz, Museum of Visual Materials, Crawford's, Big's Bar,
Wiley's, Club David and dancing at many Halloween events for children and adults. Instructor: Lisa Myhre
Join the zombie madness at the beginning of September 2014…
Watch for details on http://danceballroomandstudio.com
Mary Houska
Vice-President
Activities Committee
Santana
Tom
Lori
Sheila
Santana
Sengouvanna
Secretary
Duane Duerr
Treasurer
Kurt Whaley
Web Master
Rick Mayko
Lori Richards
Sunshine Committee
Web Events Calendar
manager
Pat Duerr
Board Member
Sheila Hatle
Board Member
Duane Duerr
Website
Administrator
Deb Creegan
Dakota Country
Happenings &
Facebook Content
Creator.
Harvest Fest Committee
Duane
Jill Engelhart
Facebook Page
Administrator &
Photo Manager
Rick
Rick Mayko
Board Member
Lori Richards
Board Member
Tom Richards
Board Member
Mary Houska
Video Gallery manager
DCDC Newsroom
Anchors
Mary Houska/Rick Mayko
Could be You!
Board Member