Minutes of the General Meeting of the European Association of American Square Dance Clubs held on 26 April 1958 at Wiesbaden, Germany

The meeting was called to order by the President, Fred Weber at 1640 hours.

The following members were present:

Fred Weber                               President

Dick Baughman                        Vice President

Mary Henk                                  Secretary

Ed Duskin                                  Treasurer

Margo Baughman                     Heidelberg Hoedowners

Criss Cross                               Chairman of Publicity and Publications

Merle Basom                             Vice President Callers Association

Guy C. Blosser                          Wurzburg Westernaires

Joseph B. Dark                         Merry Mixers

Ross Strickland                         Hanau Buttons and Bows

Lou E. Herrick                           Boots and Ruffles, Ramstein

John Zito                                    Mannheim Mixers

Ray Reel                                    Vienna, Austria

Charles H. Morgan                    Nancy, France

Leonard S. Orr                          Frankfurt, Germany

Jim E. Tyler                                Paris Squares

Denise Abbey                           Mannheim Swing Your Partner

Gertrude Rietinger                    Mannheim Swing Your Partner

H.J. lskierka                               Mannheim Swing Your Partner

Peter Jelito                                Mannheim Swing Your Partner

Jack Goetzinger                        Dominion Promenaders, Heidelberg

Peg and Jack Powers              Wurzburg Westernaires

John and Betty Casey              Mox Nixers, Munich

Raleigh and Ella Mae Waid     Mox Nixers, Munich

Bill Brockett                               Boots and Ruffles, Ramstein

John and Lilian Keys                Heidelberg Hoedowners

"Chuck" Schultes                       Spang Wranglers, Spangdahlem

1. Treasurer's Report:

Balance                                 $ 347.25

Expenditures for April          $   44.00 ($40.00 for Easy Key Handbook and remainder for Postage.

2. The President Fred Weber commended by asking that all Clubs keep an up-to-data account on all changes of club members and boards of officers. Without assistance from all the Clubs it is an almost impossible task to keep the records straight. Request was made for any publicity any club may have received, in order that it may be utilized for the Worlds Fair.

3. Fred reported that the date for the Summer Jamboree was not set as there iss a possibility of having Rick Holden as a caller sometime during the month of July when he will be touring Europe for the International Recreation Association.

4. The Round Up for Labor Day Weekend will be held at Chiemsee and an article will appear regarding this in the next News letter. The Air Force have secured Manning and Nita Smith thanks to the perseverance of Lt Col Sherman. Fred thought a good time would be had by all as both of the Smith's are good instructors. Manning used to be an All American Football Player and Nita a Physical Ed instructor.

5. Brussels World Fair - The President Fred Weber pointed out that distribution of applications had been made to all Clubs. If any club received insufficient copies they should reproduce extras. He pointed out that the Fair officials had sent an official invitation to Hqs EUCOM but it had not arrived as yet. Approximately 10 squares would be required to dance three times a day (length of time to suit ourselves) on July 2, 3 and 4 and to include any additional specialty acts that night be available. The location to be the Esplanade directly in front of one of the four gates. There are several problems connected with this dancing, quarters are difficult to find and unless some kind of backing is provided Fred felt it would not be worth trying to put on the dance. Fair officials interested in live music, probably the winner of the talent contest. Help would be needed - a Business Manager who wouldn't dance but just be on hand to help the dancers, someone to handle the publicity and assist in the programming.

Jack Scott, Wiesbaden Kuntry Kuzins pointed out that many square dancers would be leaving before July and it was almost impossible to say how many dancers would be available.

Nancy Square Nod Dance club stated they would like to come but problem would be with children and rehearsals. They asked if it would be possible to record the dances on tape and send then to all Clubs. Merle Basom felt this was possible.

Ross Strickland felt that all 18 Clubs should be represented if possible. Also that the Lady Sabine ?????? give ample assistance. Jack Scott suggested that throe additional squares be on hand to fill in gaps.

6. The council requested permission of the Association to spend more than $20.00 in the next quarter. It was voted unanimously that the amount could be increased to $50.00.

The meeting was adjourned at 1715 hours*