Board of Directors - Canadian Square & Round Dance Society (CSRDS)

MISSION STATEMENT
Revised April 13, 2012

Definition:
For the purpose of these Rules and Regulations, “included dance categories” shall include Modern Square dancing, Round dancing (choreographed ballroom dancing), Clogging, Line dancing, and Contra dancing.

The Objectives of the Canadian Square & Round Dance Society shall be:

Promotion:
• In co-operation with the Provincial and Territorial Federations/Associations to promote the fun and enjoyment of square and round dance movement and assist prospective areas of Canada who do not have, but would like to have square and round dancing as a means of exercise;

• To promote any worthwhile project that will benefit and further square and round dancing in Canada.

Co-ordination:
• To bring dancers within the included dance categories and their organizations together to plan, review and co-ordinate the activities of square and round dancing and provide for an orderly viable growth to the movement in our country;

• To serve as a central focal point for matters pertinent to the square and round dance movement in Canada;

• To procure and handle the receipt and distribution of funds or money between National Conventions.

National Conventions:
• To plan and assist Federations and Associations in the organization of biennial National Square & Round Dance Conventions (held on even numbered years) that attract international dancers within the included dance categories;

• To promote National Square & Round Dance Conventions, staffed by Canadian Square & Round Dance Callers, Leaders and Instructors of the included dance categories.

National Voice of Square & Round Dancing in Canada:
• To provide liaison nationally with Square and Round Dance Federations, Associations and other organizations connected to the included dance categories;

• To provide co-ordination of events including the location and timing of biennial National Conventions;

• A Board of Directors, elected from each Province/Territory, is charged with the stewardship of the Society.

International Voice of Square & Round Dancing in Canada:
• To provide liaison internationally with square and round dance organizations on behalf of its members; and liaison with callers, leaders and cuers:

• To work with and assist callers, cuers and instructors and their organizations for the promotion of the included dance categories;

• To provide partial financial support for caller/cuer/leader training.

2012 - 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Profiles

POSITION & PROV. / TERRITORY	NAME & ADDRESS	CONTACT NUMBERS	COMMITTEES
President Nova Scotia	Bob Ruohoniemi 6939 Hwy.1, Ardoise, R.R.#1 Ellershouse, NS B0N 1L0	1-902-757-3884 bobruoho@ns.sympatico.ca	Privacy Officer
Director Nova Scotia	Inge Ruohoniemi 6939 Hwy.1, Ardoise, R.R.#1 Ellershouse, NS B0N 1L0	1-902-757-3884 bobruoho@ns.sympatico.ca	Historian
Vice- President New Brunswick	Eric McCormack 6 Harmony Rd. Grand Bay Westfield, NB E5K 1P8	1-506-738-2161 ericmcc@nbnet.nb.ca	Chair: Membership & Insurance
Director New Brunswick	Dianne McCormack 6 Harmony Rd. Grand Bay Westfield, NB E5K 1P8	1-506-738-2161 ericmcc@nbnet.nb.ca	Chair: Director's Manual
Past President Newfoundland & Labrador	Roy Church 3 Florencia Court St. John's, NL A1E 6K1	(709) 726-1186 sharonfacey@nl.rogers.com	Chair: Nominations
Director Newfoundland & Labrador	Joan Church 3 Florencia Court St. John's, NL A1E 6K1	(709) 726-1186 sharonfacey@nl.rogers.com	Member: Nominations
Secretary Manitoba	Lorraine Kozera 115 Holly Drive, Oakbank, MB R0E 1J2	1-204-444-3115 Fax: 1-204-444-5768 lkozera@mymts.net
Director Manitoba	John Kozera 115 Holly Drive, Oakbank, MB R0E 1J2	1-204-444-3115 Fax: 1-204-444-5768 lkozera@mymts.net	Secretary Assistant Member: Nominations
Treasurer British Columbia	Beth McGifford P.O. Box 66, Penticton, BC V2A 6J9	1-250-493-8234 csrdsDarcyBeth@hotmail.com	Member: Honours and Awards
Director British Columbia	Darcy McGifford P.O. Box 66, Penticton, BC V2A 6J9	1-250-493-8234 csrdsDarcyBeth@hotmail.com	Chair: Honours and Awards Member: Professional Development
Director Prince Edward Island	Vacant
Director Prince Edward Island	Vacant
Director Quebec	Mathieu Lapointe 584 O'Connell Ave. Dorval, QC H9P 1E5	1-514-538-3135 smlapdance@gmail.com	Member: Membership & Insurance Insurance Contact
Director Quebec	Stephanie Charters 584 O'Connell Ave. Dorval, QC H9P 1E5	1-514-538-3135 smlapdance@gmail.com	Member: Membership & Insurance Membership Application Contact
Director Ontario	Bill Taylor #607 - 535 Proudfoot Lane, London, On., N6H 5X2	1-519-472-0899 paperhanger1667@gmail.com	Chair: By-Laws
Director Ontario	Bonnie Taylor # 607 - 535 Proudfoot Lane, London, On., N6H 5X2	1-519-472-0899 paperhanger1667@gmail.com	Member: By-Laws Member: Nominations
Director Saskatchewan	Bill Treleaven Box 233., Milestone, SK. S0G 3L0	1-306-436-4615 tree-line@hotmail.com	Chair: Professional Development
Director Saskatchewan	Shirley Treleaven Box 233., Milestone, SK. S0G 3L0	1-306-436-4615 tree-line@hotmail.com	Member: Professional Development
Director Alberta	Norm Demeule Norman Demeule R.R. # 1 Ohaton, AB T0B 3P0	Phone & Fax 1-780-672-7247 norretta@telus.net	Convention Coordinator Chair
Director Alberta	Loretta Demeule R.R. # 1 Ohaton, AB T0B 3P0	Phone & Fax 1-780-672-7247 norretta@telus.net	Convention Coordinator Assistant

GOT AN IDEA OR COMMENT ?

We'd love to hear from you!

As Canada's national square & round dance organization of dancers, callers, leaders, clubs and associations/federations, it is the responsibility of the Canadian Square & Round Dance Society to provide you with an opportunity to be heard.

Got a gripe? Can you suggest a solution? Got something on your mind? Jot it down and tell us about it.

If you are a new dancer who enjoys this new activity, perhaps you have a fresh idea or two that might make square & round dancing even better. Let us know what you think.

How could recruitment be improved?

As an experienced dancer you may have free time, a talent, or special interest you would like to apply to square dancing - publications, finance, legal, administration, public relations, marketing, communications, writing, to name just a few. Does the thought of developing new programs and/or services that further the activity appeal to you?

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               Canadian Square & Round Dance Society
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