Details

Agenda

  • In-gathering time
  • Set next-next meeting date for October
    • Next contra planning meeting is Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00 am
    • Next-next meeting is Saturday, October
    • Next Board meeting is Sunday, Oct 20, 2024 3:00 PM
  • Review and approve July minutes
  • Treasurer’s Report
    • Recent results
    • Ticket pricing
    • Quick review of Dues messaging
  • Prior Contra Experience
  • Upcoming Contras
  • Techno
    • Zak has requested no Bloom so he can deal with sound.
    • Add Moon Flower Hour after-dj music, dance around, snacks in foyer.
    • Ben from Mean Lids, techno-report conversation from Pinewoods
  • Special Events
    • September 8 Barn Dance
      • Potluck staples
    • September 26th Meliora dance at U of R
    • Thanksgiving 2025
      • Ideas for the band and caller
    • ROCovery Fitness
    • Double Dance caller niche possibilities
    • Pride Dance 2025
  • New Business
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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!