Fort Wayne Dancesport

Our chapter board met in November and handled administrative matters, such as approving bill payments, etc. Several board members-elect attended and after the official meeting adjourned, those present discussed the future of our chapter. The 2012 board plans to conduct a brainstorming get-together soon.

Approximately 37 adults and about as many youth attended our November chapter dance. Attendance figures like these help us meet the expenses associated with hosting our dances. A couple dozen dancers enjoyed a group bolero lesson with Dave Cowdrey. Our webmaster was there with his camera and photos he shot during the lesson and dance are available here on our website.

Members of USA Dance receive discounted admission to Fort Wayne Dancesport dances (and the dances of other chapters, as well). Plus, members receive a monthly full-color ballroom dancing magazine from USA Dance. Look here on our website and at our chapter dances for information on how to become a member of USA Dance and all the benefits you can enjoy.

Members of Fort Wayne Dancesport elected eight people to the chapter's board of directors Nov. 12. The new board members, listed below, take office for two-year terms beginning January 1, 2012. At their first meeting, board members will elect from the board people to the offices of chapter president, vice president, secretary and treasurer.

Kyle Breedlove Russell Hernandez Audrey Hindle Angie Keck

Jamie Lothamer Cindy Mahoney Frank Miller Phil Motley

At our October dance, Acting Chapter President Audrey Hindle announced policies communicated to her by the staff of IPFW Walb Student Union, where we conduct our dances. In case you were not there, these included:

• IPFW policy now prohibits us from bringing food to dances unless we pay an extra fee. At most dances, therefore, our only refreshments will be beverages.
• IPFW has instructed us to keep the ballroom's west doors closed. These are the doors near which our youth normally congregate.