CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
Presented by Mike Seastrom
Recipients of the Chairman’s Award are chosen by the Chairman of the Board to recognize individuals for outstanding contributions to CALLERLAB. The position of Chairman of the Board of Governors is not an easy on. Nine awards have been presented in the past.
Following is text of Chairman’s Seastrom’s presentation of the 1994 Chairman’s Award:
I would like to recognize a group of people who just don’t get enough credit. Their contributions to the activity are, at times, immeasurable. When called upon, their skills in diplomacy, organization, and communication can add the icing on the cake, or determine the entire course of a dance, class, or festival. I’m speaking about our callers’ partners. To these very special people, let’s give a big round of applause.
Speaking of partners, in my prejudiced opinion, I have the best.
Twenty-six years ago, on one of our early dates, I took Gail to a dance I was calling. The club refused to believe that I had a date that didn’t square dance. So, they made her dance every single tip. And she’s been dancing ever since.
Gail’s computer skills, her patience and understanding during these last two years I’ve been Chairman, in and of itself, qualifies her for sainthood. She’s almost done more work for CALLERLAB during this time than any member I can think of.
On behalf of caller partners everywhere, and because of all that she is in my life, I present the 1994 Chairman’s Award to Gail Seastrom.