Resolution Results: Following the 2022 Annual General Meeting, eligible voting members received a ballot to vote on the one resolution presented. The ballots have been counted and the resolution was approved. Therefore Be It Resolved That: ARTICLE II, Section 1, Subsection (c) of the CALLERLAB Bylaws be amended to read as follows: (C) Apprentice Member; (1) … Read more
A formal review of the Program Policy was recently completed by the Chairs and Vice Chairs of the Program Committees and approved by the Executive Committee. The entire review process was discussed and changes were made to the policy. Beginning in 2022 and each year thereafter, two programs a year will be reviewed. For 2022, … Read more
Resolution #1 – Apprentice Members and Committee Membership This resolution was presented by the Board of Governors for consideration by the membership. If you have any questions, please contact the Home Office. Discussion: Pro Comments Don Wood – Lacey, WA USA I would agree to allow Apprentice Callers to be members of the New Caller … Read more
DON’T FORGET THIS SATURDAY!! Mark Your Calendars — Please join our next webinar on Saturday, September 18, 2021 – 11:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time USDA Beyond the Dance Floor – Finding Callers: Recruiting, Support, Mentoring & More Faculty: Daryl Clendenin – Longtime CALLERLAB Member & Accredited Caller Coach; Betsy Gotta – Accredited Caller Coach & Chair of CALLERLAB Caller Training … Read more
Did you know that September is National Square Dance Month!!! It was suggested/created/established by Bob Osgood in his magazine “American Square Dance.” Pam Clasper did some research on this and provides this link to the original article suggesting it: The Sets In Order magazine from the August 1969 mentions it on page 10. The full … 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
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