Teresa Berger The CALLERLAB Virtual Annual General Meeting was held March 27, 2021. There were more than 360 attendees! Keynote Speaker, Mike Seastrom discussed the importance of Social Connections in the Square Dance Activity. “The best predictor of happiness and often health is the quantity and quality of a person’s social ties.” Check out Mike’s Keynote Speech … Read more
Resolution #3 – Social Square Dancing The Board of Governors endorse this resolution. All voting members received an email with the resolution and a link to provide feedback. Discussion for Resolution #3 is now closed. The Pro and Con summaries are below. The most recent comments appear at the top. If you have any questions, … Read more
Resolution #2 – To Amend The CALLERLAB Bylaws, ARTICLE IV BOARD OF GOVERNORS, Section 1. Number of Governors. This resolution was presented by the Board of Governors for consideration by the membership. All voting members received an email with the resolution and a link to provide feedback. Discussion for Resolution #2 is now closed. The Pro and … Read more
Resolution #1 – to clarify Article IV Board of Governors, Section 5. Removal. This resolution was presented by the Board of Governors for consideration by the membership. Discussion for Resolution #1 has now ended. Please see the Pro and Con summaries below. If you have any questions, please contact the Home Office. Discussion: Pro Comments … Read more
Due to the cancellation of the 2021 CALLERLAB Convention, many committees are having Zoom committee meetings. These meetings will be open to committee members only. The current committee meeting schedule is provided below. Please note: all times listed are Central Time. Watch for more information from your committee chair and vice-chair regarding connection instructions and … Read more
You’re Invited! Saturday, March 27, 2021 12:30 p.m.—6:00 p.m. Central Time Who Can Attend? This event is open to anyone! We’re inviting CALLERLAB Members, non-members, partners, club leaders, and dancers to join us! This event is a great way to learn more about what we do, meet callers from around the world, catch a glimpse … Read more
From the Social Connections Committee: In March, we saw our activity and the world completely change. Our normal routine of dancing and calling multiple times during the week quickly became no dancing and calling at all. Realizing the importance to stay socially connected, many callers and club leaders stepped into action with phone trees to reach … Read more
With COVID-19 cases increasing and concerns for travel to the CALLERLAB Convention at the end of March, the Board of Governors have approved the cancelation of the 2021 Convention. We are sorry for this cancelation but feel it is a decision for the safety of our members and guests. The Executive Committee is considering presenting … Read more
The CALLERLAB Past Chairman’s Committee has endorsed the Social Square Dancing (formally Sustainable Square Dancing) as an existing and proven vehicle that can be used in taking positive and decisive action in opening up a return to square dancing. Therefore, the CALLERLAB Past Chairman Committee endorses the use of SSD as one approach for getting current dancers back on the … Read more
The CALLERLAB Board of Governors exists to provide positive leadership and guidance in preserving and building both Square Dancing and calling. COVID-19 is perhaps giving us our biggest challenge ever. In order for us to provide the leadership and guidance necessary to move forward following the worldwide shut down of calling and dancing due to the COVID-19 … Read more