On November 5, 1959 at the Continental Hotel in Paris, a meeting of the European Association of American Square Dancers was called to order by Joe Madrano, the Vice President, in the absence of the President, Wes Keyson.

Since there were no other officers present the minutes and the treasurer's report were not given.

The other officers were named so that the other clubs would know who they were. Namely, Glen Sirion as Secretary and John Baumgartner as Treasurer. All officers are from the Beaux and Belles of Frankfurt a/Main, Germany.

The subject of the age of teenagers at the jamborees and round ups was a main topic of discussion. Since many clubs do not have an age limit as individual clubs and since some of them have been able to have families because of the children coming, it was thought best to defer any definite decision until the delegates could take the question up in their own clubs and discuss it. Also, that the association would send out letters to all clubs asking how they feel about the age limit and explaining the situation. There is a group of teenagers being taught in Ramstein and they have asked for admission to the association. It was also suggested that they be allowed to come to the jamborees and round ups but keep in their own groups. Especially since age seems to have nothing to do with the size of the person. The callers could handle this.

It was confirmed that the Spring Jamboree will be held in Ramstein on March 19, 1960, probably at the Officers Club but that will be verified later. Lou Herrick is General Chairman.

Since there were no volunteers for the July Jamboree, no action was taken.

Joe Madrano brought up the subject of membership cards and whether they had to be made up with the definite dates on them or if it would not be possible to have cards made up that could be used from year to year with a fill in blank for the dates. This would mean that the cards would not have to be own away as formerly. It was voted to do this.

It was also brought up that any club having a constitution, a board of officers and meeting the dancing requirements, if eligible to belong to the EAASDC by submitting a letter of request to the Association and a copy of their constitution.

Two new clubs were accepted into the Association:

the Darmstompers of Darmstadt, Germany

the One Wing Squares of Marville, France

It was also brought up, that the EAASDC must be registered with the Army and authority from Frankfurt Post for the Fall Round Up.

It was recommended that the new constitution of the EAASDC be sent to all member clubs.

Mac McGuire from Wiesbaden suggested that we have more publicity. He has been asked by Sets in Order to act as their news writer for Europe but he can't send in news until the clubs send it to him. So perhaps, that could be put in a letter to the clubs with his address and then he could get the news out.

It was also, suggested that, all clubs send in a list of their new officers, as soon as elected, to the Association Secretary and to each member club.

Tex Hencerling suggested that the policy on callers be made clear to each club so that they know when they sponsor a jamboree. The master of ceremonies is of course, admitted free and he does not charge for the job. Tex felt that all callers on the printed program and their female companions should be admitted free. It seems they have been until this last jamboree but that was due to the fact that the policy was not known or had not been set down.

There was quite a discussion on whether the jamborees should be just one day because of the distance some folks have to travel. It was suggested that the delegates talk to their own clubs about this and be ready to answer at the next meeting.

A note of thanks was given to the Paris Squares for the fine job they did on this jamboree.

The meeting was then adjourned.