Beginner’s Hoedown

For many of the Yuma dancers filling the 10 squares in the hall, last Sunday, March 13, was the last time they would visit and dance in Yuma until next November.  Yes, almost unbelievably, the season is almost over and it’s time for the spring exodus of the winter snowbirds.  (A link to more dancing photos from the day is at the bottom of this post)

Steve Porter was emcee for the fun casual event.

In addition to Steve, cueing and calling for the event were (in alphabetical order)

Jerry Jestin 

Kristine Nelson

Patty Porter

Ardis Priest

and Bob Stutevoss

Surprise guest at the dance was Chewietoo, new family member for dancers, Frank & Kay Mowery.As always for an Association sponsored dance, folks were generous with their contributions of finger foods for the dance, and non-perishable items for our mission, Crossroads Mission.Al managed the 50/50 table, which also held a monetary contribution jar for the mission.Following the dance, the March Meeting for the Yuma Square and Round Dance Association was held, and officers for next season were inducted.  Suzanne Spidel, current Co-President administered the oath of office, beginning with new Presidents, Tom and Londa Mannon.

Other elected officers for the 2011-2012 season are

Vice President – Elsie Johnson

2nd Vice Presidents – David and Karen Ohlde

Secretary – Dolly Yarnell

Treasurer – Jeanne and Lance Watterburg

All are pictured in the top left column of the blog.

At the time of this writing, dancing continues as usual in Yuma during March.  Watch for details of last dances!  And as always THANK YOU for dancing in Yuma…without YOU, there would be no square or round dancing here!

For more dancing photos from the afternoon, CLICK HERE.