President S Comments

North Country Kickers

March/April 2017 Newsletter

President’s Comments:

Hey, hey, hey, we are well underway!

Our 2017 dancing season has started off with a bang, several new faces, several new members, and plenty of our seasoned veterans. The dances have been popular with the group and our numbers continue to increase.It’s not too late for new dancers to join us. If you know of any prospects, invite them to come dance with us. We are fortunate to be able to maintain our membership dues at their current level. Our membership numbers, and costs remain stable, some are fixed costs, some are not. Maintaining or increasing our membership numbers provides stability in the amount we charge for membership dues. We are not getting older, we are getting better (some days I have good reason to question that)! As I look back on the years of dancing that we have done, I can think of only one thing…why didn’t we start this sooner? I am proud and happy to have you join me as a member of the North Country Kickers. I hope this club brings you as much joy as it brings me!

Happy Dancing, your president,

John Guarisco © 715-927-2076

Dance Instruction by Charlie Bishop:

Dance lessons are going well. We have finished several lessons. Ilook forward to seeing each of you every week. Remember to practice the dances that we have learned.When we practice, we get more enjoyment out of dancing and have a lot more fun. Also, remember to practice dance floor etiquette.Line dancers, please give dancers on the outside room to dance. Dancers on the outside, help the line dancers by telling them that you are coming along side of them.Our club will succeed when we all help each other. Have a blessed day!

Demo Team by Nancy DeWindt:

The demo team performed 1 demo in Januaryfor the Crivitz Women's Club and it was enjoyed by all who attended.

We will be meeting on March 1st at Equity Hall at 5:45 pm to pick out a new routine for this year. If anybody is interested in joining the demo team, please contact me for more information.

Nancy DeWindt,

Demo Team Leader

Birthday wishes to:

3/7Debi Guarisco

3/14Julie Thoune

3/15Jennie Pillath

3/18Geri Ballard

3/24Karen Fullerton

3/28Chirsta LeBoeuf

4/8Russ Thoune

4/29Donna Wallace

Mark your calendars for upcoming events!

Feb. 24 – Valentine Dance

March 25 – St. Pat’s Dance

April 22 - Spring Dance

March 10th – General Membership Meeting at

7:00 PM, Potluck at 6:30, open dancing to follow. Discussion at this meeting:

Date, place, time and entrée for the July Club Picnic.

Welcome to Shar Swanson, our new Board of Director Member!

Entertainment by Jennie Pillath:

The Valentine Dance is Friday, Feb. 24th from 7:00 to 10:30 PM at Equity Hall. Because of a scheduling conflict with Equity Hall, we had to change the date of this dance to Friday evening. The good news is the hall rental is cheaper for Friday evening verses Saturday evening! Remember, snacks are always welcome, along with members to work the door!

FYI from Vickie Gocht, club secretary:

In case any of you wonder where I might be for the rest of the dance lessons, I am scheduled to have a hip replacement on Feb. 27th and will need some recuperation time. Debi Guarisco has graciously offered to fill in for me, so if anyone needs information that I usually supply, please contact Debi at 715-927-8028.

I hope to be dancing with all of youreal soon!