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HONOURS & AWARDS
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HONOURS AND
AWARDS 2008
THE CANADIAN
SQUARE & ROUND SOCIETY This is the CSRDS's highest award and is reserved for any dancer or caller/cuer or leader who deserve special recognition and are members of the Society. The recognition is reserved for those whose contribution to square, round, contra, clogging and line dancing have been above and beyond the normal activity and well outside the activities of the average participant. Accomplishments could be either a single, exceptional result in a short period of time, or a steady, continuing, above-average contribution over a long period of time. Maureen & Gary Geldart, Pierrefonds, QC Gary and Maureen began square dancing in 1993 with the 'Swinging Stars' and have been active on the club's executive for over 5 years. They have also been very much involved in the 'Border Boosters Square and Round Dance Association', serving terms as Dance Directors and Vice-President Couple. In 1998, Gary and Maureen were elected as Quebec Provincial representatives of CSRDS. In 1999, they laid the groundwork that eventually brought the 15th National Convention to Montreal in 2006. From 1998 until its demise, Maureen & Gary were advisers to the Canadian Dancers News, ultimately recommending to the society its being discontinued. As members of the
board of Directors, they suggested & received Board approval to
institute the current policy of recognising local awards and began
the devolvement of the current society award certificate, which
later became the basics of the society banner. They have been
active in promoting square & Round dancing from coast to coast Lorraine & John Kozera, Oak Bank, MB John and Lorraine have been active in the organizational aspects of square dancing since they began dancing in 1977 with the Paws 'n Taws Square Dance Club in Winnipeg. Many hours of personal time and finances have been invested in the leadership roles at club, association, federation and national levels. They served on the Winnipeg Crocus Festival Committee from 1980 to 1986 as Special Events Chair and from 1986 to 1993 as Registration couple. John and Lorraine served on the two Canadian National Conventions that were held in Winnipeg. They initiated the production of a Manitoba Square Dance Licence Plate. John and Lorraine truly enjoy every minute that they give to the square & round dance organization, it has given them a healthful exercise program and an opportunity to meet and work with the many wonderful dancers across Canada and around the world. After 30 years (and counting) of devotion & dedication to the Canadian square & round dance community John & Lorraine are true recipients of this award Les began square dancing in 1966 with the Exeter Promenaders and started calling in 1968. Over the years he has called for many clubs within the South Western Ontario Association (35 years with the Clinton Calico Cats.27 years with the Sarnia Georgeanna Squares and 20 years with the London Calico Cats) Les enjoys working with new dancers and hosts basic programs whenever there is an opportunity. He has Called, Cued and Instructed in more place is than we have space to list in this short brief. His devotion and dedication to the dancers of Ontario as well as the Canadian Square Dance community is the best. If it needed to be done Les probably did it. At Canadian Conventions Les and his busload were always present. Les, known for his great sense of humour, always has a tale to tell. In 1998, Les was presented with the Ontario Trillium award. Congratulations on this Award of Excellence and thank you for your many years of service. Sigurdson, Thor & Marvis, Winnipeg, MB & Marvis have been part of the Manitoba Square & Round dance community for the past 45 years. They began dancing and calling in Glenboro, MB in 1963. And have called across Canada and in 20 USA states, They call and teach Sq dancing from Basics to Challenge and Cue & teach Rounds from Phase II to Phase IV. They have served on many committees and organizations with devotion and dedication and have earned this award through their years of hard work. Turner, Nick & Mary Anne, Williams Lake, B.C. Nick has been calling for the Williams lake Stampede Whirlaways club for 30 years. And Mary Anne has been Cueing the Round dancers for 16 Years. They also Call, Cue and teach new dancers as well as calling and cueing at many other clubs and functions of the British Columbia square dance community. Both Call Contras for the Cariboo Contra Club. For Eight (8) years, they have also been editor and publishers of the Cariboo Convention newsletter. This is distributed to BC Region 5 as well as being posted on the Whirlaways website, which they maintain. They have filled many positions within the BC federation and Local associations. Nick is the current BC Federation President, with much support from Mary Anne. They are the producers of the very successful dance program Moving and Grooving, Which is presently being used by various groups though out BC, Canada as well as internationally. Dancers and leaders know that knowledgeable help and expertise is always available and readily and freely given. It is a pleasure to welcome Nick and Mary Anne to our growing list of CSRDS award Recipients’
Long Service Award Paul Lelland & Freda Macdowall, SK Freda & Leland began their square dancing career in 1965 at Prince Albert SK. At that time, there were seven clubs and six callers in the zone 2 area. Over time with moving and age, both callers and clubs began to diminish, Eventually there was only one club left and no regular caller Freda & Leland were kept busy making sure guest callers and fund for expenses were available for each new season, they borrowed tapes and eventually the club purchased their own in order to keep square dancing alive, Every Monday evening from 1988 to 2007 Freda & Leland with the help of a few *ANGLES* encouraged and taught new dancers. For many years, they served on the SSRD Federation filling many positions. It was though their dedication and devotion that square dancing is still available in the zone 2 area of Saskatchewan. After 42 years, they have earned this Long Service Award
2008 Award of Excellence Recipients Thor & Marvis Sigurdson, Lorraine & John Kozera, Less Greenwood, Maureen & Gerry Geldart
Mary Anne & Nick Turner PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARDS 1978 –2008 The 16th Canadian National Convention, London ON July 2008. We have learned that some members of our dance community have attended all previous Canadian Conventions, and are participants of Festival 2008. In honour of their dedication & devotion to the Canadian Square and Round Dance Community. The Canadian Square & Round Dance Society. Presented a perfect attendance certificate and Long Service Award pin, to the following- .
L/R Jean & Leslie Pitt, Shirley MacLean, Kitchener, ON, Ron & Dot Connell , Dartmouth, NS. Wayne & Leslie Cross, Dartmouth,N.S. Mac Marcellus, Vineland, ON, Jim & Hazel Clark, New Westminster, B.C., Olive & Alan Zwierschke, Holden AB, Ida Murray, Red Deer, AB, Lorne & Connie Bowerman, (absent) Ottawa, ON, May Greenough, Edmonton, AB, Hope Pennock. Edmonton, AB
Congratulations To All
HONOURS AND
AWARDS 2007
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Authorization & Approval We (I) the undersigned, Recipients' of the Canadian Square & Round Dance Society, Long Service Award authorize The Canadian Square Dance Society to insert the brief below relating to our award on the Society website. Rae & Bob Nurse, Moose Jaw, SK Bob & Rae began their square dancing career at Crane Valley In the fall of 1959. The following year they began calling with the Crane Valley Skirts and Flirts. The number of clubs they have called for and schools they have conducted are too numerous to list here. Over the past 48 years Bob & Rae have done it all. Locally, throughout Canada and the USA. Among the many awards of appreciation is the Saskatchewan Square & Round Dance Federation **LILY AWARD ** It is a Pleasure to welcome Bob & Rae Nurse to the growing list of CSRDS Awards Recipients
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Certificates of Recognition
Two separate Certificates have been produced for use for special recognition and presentation:
For more information on obtaining a Certificate please contact your Provincial Representative on the Society Board of Directors. CSRDS Award Of Excellence / Long Service Award Award of Excellence is the CSRDS's highest award and is reserved for any dancer, or caller/cuer or leader who is a member of the Society. It was established in 1987. In 2000 the Society initiated a Long Service Award to be presented to persons who have made contribution and service to the movement over many years. Nomination Form Award of Excellence is the CSRDS’S highest award and is reserved for any dancer, or caller/cuer or leader who is a member of the Society. It was established in 1987. In 2000 the Society initiated a Long Service Award to be presented to persons who have made contribution and service to the movement over many years. Guidelines Page 1 of 6 General Description Eligibility Nominations In order to avoid disappointment, candidates should not be informed by nominators or reviewers that they are being considered. The nomination package consists of six (6) pages. ALL 6 pages must be included with the application (3 nomination, 3 guideline & criteria) Nominator shall forward complete forms and related material to the president of the Provincial Federation concerned, for the Federation Supporting Signature and a copy to the provincial CSRDS Director. Federations shall forward nominations with recommendations to the, Chairperson, Honours & Awards Committee, in narrative form. Improperly completed Forms and Nominations not meeting the CSRDS Criteria will be returned.
Page 2 of 6 ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA CANADA POST. The CSRDS Honours & Awards Chairperson must receive this application prior (A) February 28 of the current year for Presentation at the National Convention. (B) Presentation during the Period September to August Non Convention years. 3 months prior to event. (C) Only in exceptional cases should requests for deviations from this policy be initiated. (Contact the Chairperson H & A only) a) Award of Excellence The standards for this award are very high and therefore a nomination must be fully substantiated with details of the results of the accomplishment to be recognized. This might include news items, copies of publications, or copies of samples of the result of the candidate's work. Accomplishments to be recognized are only those which are above and beyond the normal activity. For example, positions on committees, boards, etc. would not be considered, unless the work in that position resulted in an outstanding contribution to the movement which far exceeds that normally expected by an incumbent in that position. Accomplishments which are local in scope will normally be recognized by local organizations; therefore Society awards will mainly be national in scope. However, this does not preclude the Society from also recognizing an exceptional local accomplishment and granting an Award of Excellence Accomplishments can be in any field of endeavour, performed by any individual in the Canadian Square & round dance movement. Accomplishments could be a single exceptional result over a short period of time or a steady, above average devotion over a very long period of time. Accomplishments
should be original in nature or be the recognition of an
opportunity not normally seen by others. The result may be
reflected externally or internally. Externally, the accomplishment
could enhance the future of the movement by providing more
visibility in the public's mind. Internally, the accomplishment
could be a positive improvement in the movement now, with some
evidence that the improvement will be lasting. Improvements
in organization or administration may also be recognized provided
they lead to major improvements due to innovation. The nominations MUST set out the EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE (non-profitable) the nominees have provided to the activity through involvement in their club(s), Associations, Federations, etc. Such service being beyond that of the average Dancer/Caller/Cuer/Leader. Length of service shall normally be a minimum of 15 years.
Page 3 of 6 Decisions and
Notification NOTE: The final decision for the type or any Award will be made by the Board of Directors of the Canadian Square & Round Dance Society. Presentation of
Awards
Applications submitted for the Award of Excellence not meeting the required rating May be entitled to a Long Service Award. DELETE ONE BELOW.
ISSUE LONG SERVICE AWARD: YES NO NOTE: the Board of Directors of the Canadian Square & Round Society will make the final decision for the type or any award Page 4 of 6 To: Chairperson, Honours & Awards Committee Copy to: Provincial CSRDS Director
Refer to www.squaredance.ca
see Society Information for Current Names & Addresses
and Award Guidelines or specifically http://www.csrds.ca/hon&awards.htm We hereby nominate the following person(s) as a candidate for the CSRDS: Award of Excellence OR Long Service Award
(It is mandatory to delete non-applicable). Her Name: Activity: __________________________________________________________________ (Dancer, Caller, Leader, Instructor or Cuer) Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Street & Number, Apt Number, P.O Box No or RR NumberCity / Town: ____________________________ Province: ______ Postal Code:___________Phone Number: _____ ____ _____Email:_________________________Name of Club & City____________________________________________________________Nominator:Name: ______________________________________________________Address: _____________________________________________________________________City / Town: ____________________________ Province: ______ Postal Code:___________Phone Number: _____ ____ ___________ E-mail:__________________________________Page 5 of 6Nomination Supported By: Provincial Federation, (No Federation) Association (No association) ClubName of Federation/Association or Club:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Signed By: __________________________________ Title: ____________________________Please print Name: ____________________________ Date: ___________________________Address:_____________________________________________________________________Telephone number E-mail:AWARD OF EXCELLENCE / LONG SERVICE AWARD Supporting Signatures We the undersigned having read the supporting profile of the candidate(s) named above, concur that the guidelines and criteria of the Canadian Square and Round Dance Society have been met and those nominated are worthy of the award requested.We further
consent that the information contained in this nomination be used by the
CSRDS for the purpose of processing and administrating the nomination, including
communication with references identified within the nomination to complete
the application for the award requested. Each Individual supporting this nomination must sign separately NAME (please print) Signature (1) ___________________________________/______________________________________ (2)___________________________________/_______________________________________ (3)___________________________________/_______________________________________ (4)___________________________________/_______________________________________ (5)___________________________________/_______________________________________ (6)___________________________________/_______________________________________ (7)___________________________________/_______________________________________ (8)___________________________________/_______________________________________ (9)___________________________________/_______________________________________ (10)__________________________________/_______________________________________
Page 6 of 6 Award of Excellence / Long Service Award Supporting Profile His Name: Her Name: A) Brief background information of dancing activity, with length of time dancing.
B)
Accomplishments & Personal Involvements (Local, Regional, Provincial, National, International)
Use additional sheets as required Revised 03 August 2006 The Canadian Square & Round Dance Society is proud to honour its Honours & Awards Recipients: Award of Excellence Recipients Peter & Beryl Barton, Ontario - 2004
Guy
& Darleen Belliveau, Saskatoon. Saskatchewan,2006
Maureen & Gary Geldart, Quebec
- 2008
Les Greenwood, Ontario - 2008
Lorraine & John Kozera, Manitoba -
2008
Thor & Marvis Sigurdson, Manitoba -
2008
Doyne & Doreen Sillery, British Columbia - 2000
Nick
& Mary Anne Turner, British Columbia - 2008
Olive & Art Waker, Saskatchewan
- 2002 The Canadian Square and Round Dance Society is proud to honour the recipients of the Long Service Award Jim & Joyce Crowley, Ontario - 2005
Paul Lelland
& Freda Macdowall, Saskatchewan - 2008
Jack & Delores MacArthur, Nova
Scotia, - 2006
Rae & Bob Nurse, Saskatchewan - 2007
Alex Ritchie, Nova Scotia, - 2006 Bert & Margorie Smeeth, Ontario - 2005 Randy & Irene West, Quebec - 2006 Lilian Wilson, And the late Hugh Wilson ,Alberta, - 2006
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