Details

The Contra Planning Committee is open to everyone! Are you interested in being a player in keeping our contra dance community running smoothly, efficiently and fun for all? Join us, your thoughts and ideas are welcome!

Agenda

  • Appoint minutes taker
  • Approve prior meeting’s minutes
  • Schedule “next next” meeting.
  • Treasurer’s Report and review of recent dances
  • Review action items
  • Rita’s Ice Cream event
  • Update with Thanksgiving weekend committee
  • Another U of R dance October 4

Caller

Margaret Mathews at the microphone

Margaret Mathews

With more than 35 years experience as dancer, musician and caller, Margaret’s easy-going, engaging style gets everyone out on the dance floor. Her ability to smoothly adjust the dances to the experience level of the dance community make it a fun and accessible evening for everyone. In addition to contra dances, she calls for traditional Old Time square dances, Civil War reenactments, hoedowns, weddings and other joy filled occasions. Her dance calling has taken her up and down the East coast, from the Carolinas to Vermont, as well as the Northwest and Canada. When not calling, Margaret plays bass in Wild Root String Band, a Southern Old Time band.

Band

Contra Planning Team on a bridge

Contra Planning Committee

Margaret Mathews, Chair, Bob Fabinski, Booker, Mary Haverfield, Finance, And anyone who can pitch in to make a great dance!