ASSDF Officers
ASSDF Officers
Overview
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This page lists the current slate of officers, elected and appointed, for the
ASSDF), as of Apr. 27, 2013. The slate of newly elected officers is
posted with the January issue of Modern Square.
The Elected Officers are, as the title implies, elected at the
ASSDF Fall Festival dance, and begin their terms on January 1st of the
new year. The Appointed Officers are, as the title implies, appointed by the
ASSDF Officers, for the various positions.
In a Letter From The Editor from past issues of The Modern Square,
many of these dancers noted below have REPEATEDLY SERVED...some in one way or another for over 30 years...because it has been
very difficult to find people wanting to serve as an officer. That is the reason that some of the ASSDF Officers looks much like the ones
from the year before...it's because, in most cases, THEY ARE!! Plus, per ASSDF Bylaws, certain officers are LIMITED
on the amount of terms that they can serve.
Tragically, it's as if no one else wants to ''step up to the plate'' to serve...and ''those who complain should be the
FIRST IN LINE to run for an officers position!!''
Many of these dancers have had to cut down their dancing
involvement...both on and off the square dance floor...if not quit the hobby altogether...because of health issues...
including yours truly. It doesn't cost anything but a trip to meetings that are scheduled every so often...and the price of
the pleasures of the dance are paid by those who take responsibility. So, please consider giving back to this wonderful hobby...if
you'd like to volunteer to serve, please contact one of the current elected officers noted below.
In short, while there are other things in life besides square and round dancing...it is up to the dancer to keep the hobby alive...it can't do it on its own.
On a personal note...the current 2nd Vice President, Betty Gilliam, has informed the ASSDF Board that 2013 will be her FINAL YEAR as
2nd Vice President and Editor of The Modern Square, as she has served in the position for
over ten years, and it's time for someone else to take the position. We appreciate all of Betty's efforts as Editor.
Family and other issues outside of square dancing are the reason for her retirement. Since she is retiring at the end of the year,
and if no one steps up to take the job...it could signal no more need for the ASSDF...and it could mean no more issues of
The Modern Square...not to mention the END of this website,
and all of its links.
With the 63rd National Square Dance Convention in Little Rock in June, 2014, a lack of
literature, etc., (never mind the possibility of a lack of workers (see the note above on the difficulty it is to get
officers)), Arkansas could end up as a laughing stock in the square and round dance world. And, without a publication
like The Modern Square, and no more website, there would be NO WAY FOR OTHERS to know of dances, clubs, etc.
It is unknown if the ASSDF has the funds to refund current subscriptions to The Modern Square
(especially considering all the donated subscriptions by the ASSDF Circulation Manager in recent years);
never mind the financial and other requirements if the organization would have to consider...if not go through...the process
of disbanding.
Personally, yours truly (the ASSDF webmaster) doesn't want to see the hobby die in Arkansas. But, that's what will
happen, if we don't get ''new blood'' into the hobby...or get more people to ''step up to the plate'', and take positions of
officers...either in clubs, or in the ASSDF itself.
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2013 ASSDF Elected Officers
President:
As the name implies, the President ''presides'' over all meetings of the ASSDF. They become Immediate Past President on
Jan. 1st of the following year. If they were previously the First Vice President, and had to take over as President during
the year, they may end up serving another term.
Ted and Phyllis Keeney 1807 Nubbin Ridge Road, Royal, AR 71968 (501) 991-3292
1st Vice President:
The 1st Vice President is the ASSDF President-Elect, and takes over as ASSDF President on Jan. 1st of the following year.
The 1st Vice President also ''presides'' over all meetings of the ASSDF, in case the current ASSDF President is unable to
attend. If the ASSDF President has to resign during the year (for whatever reason), the 1st Vice President becomes the
acting ASSDF President for the remainder of the year.
Curtis and Betty Hopkins, P.O. Box 1, Royal, AR 71968 (501) 767-8451
2nd Vice President:
The 2nd Vice President is the Editor of The Modern Square,
Arkansas' monthly square and round dance publication.
Betty Gilliam, 2323 Barkada Road, Monticello, AR 71655 (870) 469-8417
NOTE: Due to various issues outside of square dancing, Betty has informed the ASSDF Board that 2013 will be her FINAL YEAR as
2nd Vice President and Editor of The Modern Square, as she has served in the position for
over ten years, and it's time for someone else to take the position. We appreciate all of Betty's efforts as Editor.
3rd Vice President:
The 3rd Vice President sets up Subscription Dances...where
square and round dancers can sign up at the dance for a subscription to
The Modern Square, Arkansas' monthly square and round dance publication.
A subscription form (which is mailed to the ASSDF Treasurer, along with payment), can be found on that page, as well as
information on Subscription Dances. Subscription forms can also be found within each issue of
The Modern Square.
Stan and Carol Stander, 5137 Greenway Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72116 (501) 753-2574
Secretary:
The Secretary takes minutes at all ASSDF meetings, and prepares all correspondence for the ASSDF.
Rhonda Bailey, 111 Wood Duck Lane, Texarkana TX 75501 (430) 200-0622
Treasurer:
The Treasurer processes fees, such as subscriptions to
The Modern Square, ASSDF Club Membership Yearly Dues, ASSDF Festival
Dances, and other expenses of the ASSDF.
Gary and Bonnie McClure, 12 Stone Ridge Drive, Pine Bluff, AR 71601 (870) 575-2446
Historian:
The Historian maintains a scrapbook of photos and other items, dealing with the history of the ASSDF.
Erma Jean Carter, 69 Plantation Drive, Little Rock, AR 72206-2740 (501) 650-0830
Circulation Manager:
The Circulation Manager is responsible for keeping track of those who have subscriptions to
The Modern Square...and notifying the printer of address changes. While
Address Changes should be sent to the Circulation Manager, Subscription Payments should be sent to the Treasurer, who will forward them to the
Circulation Manager via email...and the Circulation Manager will update the subscriber database accordingly.
Daryl Stout, P.O. Box 55655, Little Rock, AR 72215 (501) 476-2545 (leave a voice mail), or follow the instructions here.
Past President:
The Past President is as the name implies...they were the ASSDF President during the previous calendar year.
Art and Lou Watada, 514 South Street, Bryant, AR 72022 (501) 517-2334
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2013 ASSDF Appointed Officers
2013 Dance Chairman:
These people chair up the 2013 ASSDF Fall Festival Dance.
Curtis and Betty Hopkins, P.O. Box 1, Royal, AR 71968 (501) 767-8451
Round Dance Chairman:
These people are in charge of the Round Dancing at various ASSDF Fall Festival Dances.
Cathy and Fred Fisher, 47 Hays Hill Road, Conway, AR 72032 (501) 908-4815
Insurance Chairman:
Liability Insurance is a constant concern. These people work with the program to help provide insurance to dancers while
at a dance, and liability insurance for those overseeing the hall. This way, if an incident occurs, the members of the
club won't be subject to possible lawsuits. To obtain the insurance, each club must be a paid up member to the
ASSDF ($20 per year)...and pay a cost of $4.45 per dancer,
or a $45 minimum per club. Note that for the club to obtain the insurance, EVERY DANCER ON THE MEMBERSHIP ROSTER MUST BE INCLUDED.
Ann Grigsby, 7206 Springhill Road, Alexander, AR 72002 (501) 847-2624
Webmaster:
These people are in charge of maintaining the website for the ASSDF.
Daryl Stout, P.O. Box 55655, Little Rock, AR 72215 (501) 476-2545 (leave a voice mail), or follow the instructions here.
USDA Delegate:
These people are delegates to the United Square Dancers Of America group,
which provides insurance at dances, and other benefits to square and round dancers.
Gordon White, 6 Perfecto Place, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 (501) 922-0803
Parliamentarian:
These people make sure that ASSDF meetings are conducted in an orderly manner, persuant to
Roberts Rules Of Order.
Larry and Faye Echlin, 201 East Arkansas, Star City, AR 71667 (870) 918-8928 or (870) 628-3210
Education and Publicity:
These people help educate non-dancers on what square and round dancing are all about, and provide publicity on dancing
activities to media outlets, such as broadcast stations, newspapers, magazines, etc.
Gordon White, 6 Perfecto Place, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 (501) 922-0803
Advertising Chairman:
These people are responsible for obtaining advertising to
The Modern Square, as well as for festival program books. The ads help
pay the expenses incurred for the dances, etc.
Position Currently Vacant
Showcase Of Ideas:
These people maintain a special table, which helps promote and showcase square and round dancing in Arkansas...and
travel to the National Square Dance Convention. This is ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT,
as Arkansas has received the bid to host the 2014 National Square Dance Convention.
Gordon White, 6 Perfecto Place, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 (501) 922-0803
Spiritual Leader:
These people provide spiritual comfort (prayer, etc.)to those who may be dealing with personal issues. They also
lead the invocation at ASSDF Meetings.
Victor Green, 1122 River Oaks Dr., Benton, AR 72015 (501) 778-4565
Sargeant At Arms:
These people help keep order at the ASSDF meetings.
Cliff Taylor, 9027 Highway 5 North, Alexander, AR 72002 (501) 501 847-2157
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