The CALLERLAB Mission Statement is:
As a professional organization, drawn together by our love of the activity, we work to serve square dancing and associated dance forms by providing professional leadership, educational materials, and a common means for exchanging communications through a central office and a yearly international convention.
We do this by fostering:
1. Open communication among callers, dancers, and leaders of the activity.
2. High standards of dance practice, responsibility, and ethics among all leaders of dancing.
3. Continuing education and training of callers and associated dance leaders, by establishing standard curricula, training materials, and accreditation standards.
4. Increased awareness of the fun and benefits of square dancing and associated dance forms.
5. Cooperation with other organizations promoting recreational dancing.
As an organization of square dance callers, part of our mission is to provide education and guidance to the callers. CALLERLAB also maintains information (lists, definitions, and other information) on a variety of dance program from Basic through C-3A.
In the late 1980's, the CALLERLAB Board Of Governors took action to create a foundation which would be dedicated to the preservation and promotion of square dancing. The plan was for this foundation to provide a way for those who wished to make a tax-deductible donation to help in this effort. The CALLERLAB Foundation for the Preservation and Promotion of Square Dancing was formed in 1992 and is registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation.
The Foundation website (www.CALLERLABFoundation.org) includes history, mission, and goals of the Foundation. It provides information about the accomplishments and plans for future activities. Also included is information regarding the Foundation-sponsored Education Grants. Please take a look at: www.CALLERLABFoundation.org.