Calling Technology: Laptop vs Mini-Disk -
Using Digital Music in Square Dancing - Barry Clasper (pdf file)
As
sound technology changes, in the calling world there are decisions to
be made regarding which path to follow. The advantages of each
technology was presented
Dancer Recruitment & Retention
(Problems & Areas for Attention) - A Panel Discussion with B.
Crawford, R. Fauss, R & J Weltevreden, W. VanderMeulen, & J.
Charman (pdf
file)
A panel led
discussion on ideas to recruit and retain new dancers. Bring your ideas
and learn some new ones.
Demonstration/Performance Method of Teaching
- Palma Heming, Flight Instructor, AB
Learn this particular method of teaching and how to more effectively
teach new dancers through its use.
Extended RV Vacation Planning - Bill & Joyce
Hagedorn, Full Time Rvers.
Dream to R.V. on extended trips or become full timers? We will explain
what is involved and what preparations one should take. A checklist
will be handed out after this presentation
Instructional Techniques - Palma Heming,
Flight instructor, AB
Seven Factors of Learning will be presented, as taught in flight
instruction, and will be related to the teaching of square dancing
Internet and Email - Ken Weaver (pdf
file)
A
very basic presentation of the Internet directed at the novice user.
Topics included: introduction to email, connecting to the internet,
hardware and software, internet security, connecting to the internet on
the road, questions and answers.
Making Meetings Meaningful - a
PowerPoint Presentation by Glen Heming, AB
Attend
another meeting? ... often the last thing we want to do. We complain
that the meeting was too long, nothing was decided or accomplished and
we left with a feeling of frustration. Can we make meetings shorter,
more useful and less frustrating? Some suggestions from someone who has
attended thousands of meetings in his 36 year career in the oil and gas
industry.
The Bu$ine$$ Of Marketing Square Dancing- Parts
I & 11 - Brian Elmer, Westbank, BC
His
presentation delved into the actual business of marketing square
dancing.
When & Where To Call Left Allemande - Steve Turner,
Australia (pdf file)
Through
explaining the different positions and demonstrating those positions,
Steve enlightened us as to where & when to call an Allemande left -
something not often considered.
Dancing Your Way in Retirement: AN
INVESTMENT GUIDE - David Gunn, Investment Consultant
Not knowing the proper steps in a dance can be very embarassing. Not
knowing the proper steps to take in your retirement plan can be life
altering. Come and find out the 10 simple steps to "Dance your way
through retirement."
