We look forward to being the Class Chairpersons for the 2005-2006 season. We also look forward to an equally enthusiastic core of angels to help ensure the new dancers have their questions answered, their concerns aired and most of all to ensure that the new dancers feel welcome.

Marie & Norm

At this time, I am still looking for volunteers to host our October and April dances. Hosting a dance involves selecting and decorating for a theme, providing 2 – 3 door prizes, a cake for birthdays (optional), two bags of ice for drinks, and cream for coffee (if we have it). In addition, the hosts are expected to greet our guests on arrival and say goodnight as they leave. Please see me if you are interested in hosting or have any questions.

Steve

In September 2003 Patty Greene become the club caller.

1. June 5, 2005 –The Mystery Ride was a great success with 11 BCS members attending the Hayloft Steppers 45^th Anniversary Dance. There were over 17 squares in attendance dancing to Double Trouble and Brigit Maquire!
2. June 11, 2005 – This was our last club dance of this season. Wolf Rockers raided with 17 members, Bradford raided with 10 members, Turkey Town retrieved with 11 members and Heel n Toe retrieved with 9 members. It was great to see so many donated food items! Thank you everyone!
3. June 18, 2005 – BCS attended the SOLD OUT Bradford Anniversary dance! Wasn’t it great to see all ages dancing together?! Thanks Kathi & Don, Steve & Debbie, Clay & Dottie, Harli, Deane, Chris, Deb, Anne Marie and Ed.
4. June 25, 2005 – What a hot time we all had at our last retrieval of this dance season! Thanks to all 12 BCS members for attending! Thanks – Debbie & Steve, Don & Kathi, Norm & Marie, Sharon & Scott, Harli, Dennis, and Deb!

Thanks to all who attend raids/retrievals!
And now for the awards for" Excellence in Raid/Retrieval Attendance" . . .

Kathi Butt with 20 raids/retrievals
Deane Clark with 19 raids/retrievals
Tammy Dorris with 18 raids/retrievals
Chris Howard with 15 raids/retrievals
Steve & Debbie White with 13 raids/retrievals
Harli Webb with 11 raids/retrievals
Eric Magrath and Bob Baker with 9 raids/retrievals
Irene Morrissette and Marie Mullins with 8 raids/retrievals
John & Valerie Lamb and Dennis Morando with 7 raids/retrievals
Penny Guild with 6 raids/retrievals
Skip Guild, Norm Gentry, and Bruce Roberts with 5 raids/retrievals

And an extra special thank-you to Don Gallant an honorary BCS member who attended nearly all raids/retrievals!

Tammy Dorris

Welcome to our 2005-2006 season of banner raids and retrievals

First I’d like to thank Tammy Dorris, last year’s Banner Chair. She did a terrific job. Please remember in order to carry out exchanges (raids/retrievals) there must be a minimum of eight dancers. Our numbers are small, but we are an enthusiastic group. I will be counting on all of you to support our club.

Thus far I have arranged for banner raids and retrievals with Bradford Country Squares, Concord Coach, Heel n’ Toe, Turkey Town Trotters, as well as a non-banner raid and retrieval with Tech Squares. I await return calls from several other clubs.

I realize that some dancers prefer not to drive long distances, but there are very few local clubs. I hope you will support our raids and retrievals regardless of location. I will make every effort to see that those who wish to attend can get a ride with the carpool. Carpooling adds a nice social element to dancing. With the price of gas these days, it’s a win-win situation. Please consider offering a donation to the driver.

Note: Due to the construction near Kohl’s at the Nashua Mall, a new
carpool location may be announced. Watch for details.
Our usual time of departure is 7 pm unless otherwise stated.

Upcoming Raids & Retrievals

September 10, 2005 – "Welcome Back" to our September dance with Ken Ritucci calling and Birgit Maquire
cueing. This is a MS/P dance. Bradford Country Squares and Heel n’ Toe will be raiding. I will be out of
town that night, so Tammy will take care of the banner business for me. Thanks Tammy!

September 17, 2005 – There is no raid or retrieval currently scheduled, but this is subject to change. Please do
not hesitate to venture out on your own when no club activity is scheduled.

September 24, 2005 – BCS will be going to Manchester to retrieve our banner from Heel n’ Toe. Shawn Cuddy
is calling, Peg Sutton is cuing this MS/P dance. There is no car pool for this local dance. Heel n’ Toe dances
are held at Bishop O’Neil Youth Center on 30 South Elm Street in Manchester. Please see me if you need
directions.

October 1: Plus Dancers: You don’t want to miss this one. We are going to Tech Squares. * Tom Rinker is
calling, Dave Goss is cueing. The exact location is yet to be announced. It will be at MIT, but the room has
not yet been determined. Watch for the sign up sheet with details. Please note that this dance ends at 11pm.

October 8, 2005 – Our October dance is a MS/P dance with Randy Longobucco calling and John Heign cueing.
Concord Coach and Heel n’ Toe willeel n’ Toe will be be raiding. There may be other clubs raiding as well.

Oct 15, 2005: We head to Bradford Country Squares to retrieve our banner at the ‘Scary Squares" dance.
"Double Trouble" is calling (Matt Auger and Mike Pettibon), so you can count on an interesting evening of
calls. Jennie Frisella is cueing. Please note the new location of Bradford dances. Their dances are now held
at Kearsarge Regional Elementary School in Bradford. Directions will be provided later.

* Please note that I have invited Tech Squares to our December Dance, and we will attend their Oct 1 dance, but
these are not officially raids or retrievals. The "Non-Banner Raid" title is to denote a Tech Squares decision
to give up on exchanging pieces of cloth in these situations. They look for opportunities for fun clubs and
callers to visit, but without committing a particular number of people or even a date too far in advance.

Below is the fall banner schedule as it currently stands. As of press time I was awaiting calls to organize additional raids and retrievals. If you have any suggestions, please don’t hesitate to share them with me.

Hope to see you in a square real soon!

Kathi Butt

Tentative Raid/Retrieval Schedule for Fall 2005

1. If you do not renew your membership, this September newsletter will be the Last newsletter you will receive. Please consider supporting your club again this year with your dues.
2. A membership list will be published with the November newsletter.
   If you desire to have your phone number excluded from the membership list that is made available to all club members, please contact any of the board members and we will update our records.

Directions:

Just off Everett Turnpike Exit 7E (route 101A - toward Nashua).
From the South, at light, turn right onto 101A.
From the North, proceed through light on 101A.
Turn left at first street (Watson), just past VideoMat video store.
Church is on the left, parking is on all sides of the Church.