1999 Cobbs - Miami Valley Dance Council

MIAMI VALLEY DANCE COUNCIL
HONOR COUPLE
Margaret & Don Cobbs
Country Cousins
Middletown, OH
Don and Margaret met at a square dance in 1991 when Margaret was in lesson class. Don angled
her through the classes and they married in September of that year. Don is a retired Archway Cookie
District salesman and as an entrepreneur maintains a food product sales route and is also an independent
salesman for a local pencil manufacturing company. Margaret is a real estate broker for the McEwen
Referral Realty, Inc. of Centerville. They belong to Country Cousins and KittyHawks square dance
clubs. Don previously belonged to Washington Squares from 1984-1990; Honey Bees from 1987-1990
and Unicorns 1990.
When Don and Margaret took over the Presidency of the Country Cousins in 1994, the club was
on the verge of disbanding due to lack of membership and funds. Under their leadership and personal
efforts, the membership not only expanded, but the club became financially sound. They worked
tirelessly to ensure that the club was active, friendly and involved with and in The Miami Valley Dance
Council activities. Because of their dedication, the Country Cousins is now one of the most active in the
area.
Since Don and Margaret became Banner Raid Chairs, participation in club raids has increased.
They take time to personally contact members to attend the raids, arrange for car-pooling and dining
before/after raids. They have had over 215 raids. They also have attended 44 demos.
Don and Margaret tend to all those extras that others take for granted, such as, setup/cleanup
committees, special functions, and all other activities that need to be done in order to make the club
efficient.
Don and Margaret have been President of Country Cousins 1994-1996. Banner Raid Chairs
1997-1999. They have chaired Demos 1994-1998. They were Chairs of Special Events and Telephone
Committee 1993-1998. Lesson Class and Dance Hall Chairs 1993-1997. In addition, they have been in
charge of mystery trips and club greeters. Don and Margaret have been club representatives to the
MVDC 1994-1999 and are currently serving as Council Trustees for 1998-1999. They have supported
Ohio Conventions since becoming involved in square dancing.
Many close bonds of friendship have developed within the membership of Country Cousins
thanks to their efforts. These friendships extend well beyond the square dance activity. Therefore, it is
with great pleasure that the Country Cousins nominate Don and Margaret Cobbs for Honor Couple of
1999.
In recognition of their many continuous contributions to the square dance activity, Don and
Margaret Cobbs are the Miami Valley Dance Council's 1999 Honor Couple.