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Flutterbye Flyer
Flutterbyes.SquareDanceMI.com
July 2015
Free Intro Dances
July 1st and August 5th
7-9:00 p.m. at Faith UMC
Bring family and friends to try square
dancing. We'll have Intro Dances the 1st
Wednesday of July & August with lessons
beginning in September.
Flyers are available to hand out.
July 18, 2015
Club Dues
New members are always welcome!
Our membership year begins June 1st dues are $15.00/person. Members receive a
discounted admission at club dances. Please
make checks payable to Jim Unger but give
to Judy first to enter in the records.
Thank you!
Mike Heyns’ Place (on Lake Michigan!)
7185 Helena Ave. - West Olive
616-399-8392
[email protected]
2-4:30 p.m.– Enjoy some sun and fun on
the beach and in the water
About 4:30, we’ll fire up the grills for
some burgers and dogs (provided).
Please sign up (contact Judy) to bring a
snack, side dish, dessert, etc.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Intro Dances – Club Dues – Beach Bash
Mark Your Calendars - Celebrations/ Get Well Contact Info. – Tomlinson Blog
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June Dances
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Happy Souls – Convention Basket Info.
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53rd MI State Convention Info.
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We’ll put on a pot of coffee but, if you
prefer something else, please
bring your own beverages and
don’t forget the sunscreen!
Also, please bring bag chairs if you have them.
Pics - June Calendar
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Mark Your Calendars!
Monday, August 24 - 7:00 p.m.
Our club Sunshine Person is Yvonna Hawkins.
Please contact her at 616-453-9466 or
[email protected] when a Get Well card
is needed for someone.
Hudsonville Community Fair
5235 Park Avenue – Hudsonville
Casual: Club Polos/Jeans
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Many of you know Peter Huschilt from Grand River
Squares. He has the part of Lord Montague in Romeo
& Juliet at the Heritage Theatre July 16-25. For more
info and to order tickets, visit their website:
Newsletter
Deadline for the August Flyer is July 20th.
Dangles
If there are dangles you would like to order,
please contact Carol Bauer (see below). She
has a catalog you can look through.
Dangles are usually $1.00 each.
Carol has dangles available from our
Luau Dance in May.
http://www.heritagetheatregr.org/
Flutterbyes Contact Info:
JULY
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Website - Flutterbyes.SquareDanceMI.com
Check for updates and cancellations.
Wayne Mills
Mary Gallup
John Hawkins
Kay Scott
Bob Saenz
Facebook.com/FlutterbyesSquareDanceClub
Facebook Mgr. – Doug Kuhn
616-677-1837 - [email protected]
Club Callers - Jim & Toni Unger
616-453-4280 – [email protected]
Webmasters - Gary and Sue Tomlinson
616-784-9518 - [email protected]
Newsletter/Events – Judy Magnuson
616-281-0067 - [email protected]
July 30, 1994 - Doug & Julie Kuhn
Dangles – Carol Bauer
616-365-0538 – [email protected]
Get Well Wishes
Please note the new address for the MI Council is:
Squaredance-michigan.com
Bill Byrne
Russ Braxmaier
Follow Gary & Suzanne Tomlinson’s travels at:
www.stomlins.blogspot.com
If you know of someone who should be included for
Get Well Wishes or Upcoming Surgeries, please let me
know. We don’t want to miss anyone.
Looking for a dance? Check out
Thanks,
Judy
Very helpful if you’re out of town but remember, it’s
always a good idea to call ahead and confirm.
WherestheDance.com
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EVERY Tuesday – 6:15-9:15 p.m. (CASUAL)
Special Dances:
Grand River Squares
Body Language Dance Center
888 Chicago Dr. - Jenison
Callers: Chuck Novak, Jim Molloy, Dale
Shannon
Info: 616-901-2941; 616-874-7453; grsquares.org
Level: Mainstream-C-1
July 24-26
IL State Square & Round Dance Convention
Northern Illinois University
Holmes Student Center
Dekalb, IL
Info: squaredanceillinois.com/Conventions/
July 1: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Flutterbyes – Free Intro.
Faith UMC
2600 Seventh St. NW – Grand Rapids
Caller: Jim Unger
Info: 616-453-4280; 616-281-0067
Level: New Dancer
July 12: 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Free Summer Dance
Rancho Baldus
749 W. Cleveland St.
Coopersville
Callers: Whoever shows up!
Info: 616-837-1452
Level: Mainstream/Plus
August 21-22
MI State Square & Round Dance Convention
Crowne Plaza
5700 E. 28th Street SE – Grand Rapids
Info: squaredance-michigan.com/convention
September 4-6
45th National Singles Dance-A-Rama
Amway Grand Hotel, Grand Rapids
Info: https://sites.google.com/site/dar2015ssdusa/
For dances in other areas of MI go to:
Squaredance-michigan.com and click on
Michigander Newsletter in the left column
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Happy Souls Round Dance Club
(Home of Happy Soles~!)
Mondays
3:00-4:30 p.m. – Ph. IV
4:30-6:00 p.m. – Ph. II-III
Convention Club Basket
Hors d’oeuvres, Hors d’oeuvres, Hors d’oeuvres
Good Things for Entertaining
This year’s format will be a Silent Auction (not a
raffle). Proceeds will be used toward the cost of the
professional sound company (Solid Gold Sound) that
has been hired for the convention.
$5.00/couple
Lessons are held at:
Two Churches
(Holy Cross/Ascension)
4252 Breton Rd. SE – Kentwood
Members are asked to submit one of their favorite hors
d’oeuvre recipes along with the non-perishable
ingredients that are in the recipe. If there are no nonperishable ingredients in your favorite recipe please
purchase a $5 or $10 gift card that could be used to
purchase the ingredients.
Some non-perishable ingredients could be:
If you’ve never round danced
and are interested in starting,
please contact:
Judy – 616-281-0067 or
John – 269-795-3602
Special Mustards, Jelly, Preserves
Herbs and Seasoning Packets
Pretzels, Crackers
Vacuumed-sealed Jerky, Canned Crabmeat, Shrimp,
Dried Beef
Cheese Spreads
Special Beverages that could be served with the hors
d’oeuvres
If you prefer to give a monetary donation, we would
purchase decorative plates, bowls, napkins, etc. for
serving.
NEXT CLUB DANCE
Friday, September 18
7:00-9:30 p.m.
It would add value and appeal to the basket to have
several gift cards for the fresh food ingredients.
Guest Cuer: Roger Latchaw
Be sure to check out
Squaredance-michigan.com
for info on the “Intro to Slow TwoStep” clinic at the Convention.
The Clinic will be presented by
Pat & Joe Hilton from Ballwin, MO.
I will put your submitted recipes on matching cards so
submitting them on an index card or plain piece of
paper is fine. A complete list of the basket contents
will be displayed for people to see when they place
their bids.
All donations need to be turned by Wed., Aug. 5th
(FB Intro Dance) as the basket will be put together the
following week. Please let me know if you have any
questions.
Registration is limited.
Kathryn Kuhn
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53rd MI State
Square & Round
Dance Convention
August 21-22
Crowne Plaza
Grand Rapids
TRAIL-END DANCE
Volunteers Needed For:
August 20 – 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Fill Welcome Bags
Help w/Decorating
Sell 50/50 Tickets
Basket Silent Auction
Staff Caller/Cuer Hospitality Room
Sell Convention T-Shirts
Caller:
Nick Hartley
Fairhope, AL
Rick & I would appreciate any help you
are able to give. Please sign up at:
signupgenius.com/go/20f0e44aca92ea0f
58-state
Thanks! ~ Judy
Cuers:
Pat & Joe Hilton
Ballwin, MO
Wear your “I’m Registered”
Convention Ribbon
for FREE admission.
$6.00/person without ribbon.
Try Something New!
There will be Intros to Plus, DBD, Adv. &
C-1 and an Intro to Square Dancing for
those that want to give it a try. Try
Progressive Squares, Hi-Energy, Hex,
Traditional or Lines.
Attend the Fashion Show, Sewing
Seminar, Educational Seminar and
Interactive Ceremonies!
Don’t Miss the Fun - Register Now!
Registrations must be postmarked
by June 30th for the discounted rate.
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LOOKING BACK:
Hazel sent a couple of pics from
the Pig Roast.
LOOKING AHEAD:
September 24:
Lessons Begin
October 3:
Guest Caller:
25th Anniversary Dance
Jimmy Robison
October 31:
Boo Bash-Joint Dance
w/Grand River Squares
Guest Caller:
Jason Raleigh
3:00-5:00 p.m. Adv. Dance @ Park
Church
7:00-10:00 p.m. MS/Plus @ Faith UMC
November 28:
Turkey Trot
Guest Caller/Cuer: Jim & Beth Davis
December 5:
Callers:
Jingle Bell Jive
Jim & Toni
December 19:
Hostess:
Club Christmas Party
Kay Scott
December 31:
Caller:
New Year’s Eve Dance
TBA
Our thanks to Earl & Hazel for
making this special event possible.
COMING NEXT SPRING:
Two popular National Callers will be
coming to Flutterbyes.
Noah Siegmann on April 2nd
Pam Courts on June 4th
You won’t want to miss these dances!
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Flutterbyes - July 2015
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Free Intro
Dance
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Faith UMC
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HAPPY
4TH OF JULY!
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Rounds
3:00-6:00 p.m.
Kentwood
(See pg. 3)
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Rounds
3:00-6:00 p.m.
Kentwood
(See pg. 3)
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Mike Heyns’ Place
2:00 Beach Fun
4:30 Grill Time
(See pg. 1)
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Rounds
3:00-6:00 p.m.
Kentwood
(See pg. 3)
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Beach Bash
Rounds
3:00-6:00 p.m.
Kentwood
(See pg. 3)
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