Footnotes “Dancing just for the Fun of it”

Established 1983 September 2016 Indianapolis, IN

Special guest column By Don Mindach, Indy Dancers DJ No need to say it but dancing would not

be the same without a large supply of

great music. I know I would look silly

dancing to nothing! But seriously, have

you wondered how your dance hits are

selected at Indy Dancers?

The club now has four regular DJ's: Harriet Fishburn

(club mix and favorites); Don Mindach (for club mix, new,

unusual stuff); Jeff Coss ( club mix and country), and Rog

Greenawalt (for great Ballroom music). We all work, often

unpaid, to provide the best entertainment possible at all

club events. Our diversity in tastes and styles insure the

best dance songs are played. And we guarantee that no

two Indy Dancers events are alike!

You may not know that only Indy Dancers DJs play

never-released music with special remixes. So each

night, we provide a unique mix in music. I always try to

play a few tunes that the club has never heard before.

Many times new music will become club favorites after

the crowd initially stands and stares at each other when

they first hear them. Ultimately, if the crowd likes it, we

will play it! And we make sure not to overplay music.

So you can see that much thought and planning goes into

each event. Please let Indy Dancer DJs know if you like a

song or if we overplay a tune. And don’t forget – we take

requests!!

And one last note: Indy Dancers is in compliance! This

club and our many venues endeavor to adhere to all

applicable copyright laws in accordance to guidelines

provided by BMI and ASCAP. We have checked!

Tuesday and Saturday

Dance Lessons at 7:00 P.M. Scott & Yulia Shook

Midwest’s top award-winning professional instructors teaching

technique, lead, and new moves

Don’t miss their fun lessons!

Scott & Yulia are also available for Private Lessons -

Receive Special Discount

Contact them at 317-294-2749 ninedance03@yahoo.com

HALLOWEEN PARTY Dress as your favorite classic TV show character!

Saturday, Oct. 29 SEE PAGE 5 FOR DETAILS!

Indy Dancers, Inc.

Income Statement

Financial Report

PRIVACY STATEMENT Indy Dancers NEVER shares members personal

information with outside groups or organizations.

Indy Dancers, Inc.

Club Officers

FINANCIAL OFFICERS, Joan Rantanen and Don Mindach

SECRETARY, Rhonda Bennett

DANCE INSTRUCTORS, Scott & Yulia Shook

DJs

DJ, Harriett Fishburn

DJ, Jeff Coss

DJ, Don Mindach

HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR, Carl Dankert

MEMBERSHIP and CASHIER, Rheta Herndon

NEWSLETTER EDITOR, Nicholas Peetz

WEBMASTER, Don Mindach

BOARD of TRUSTEES:

Harriet Fishburn Joan Rantanen

Don Mindach Rhonda Bennett

Carl Dankert

“Dancing just for the Fun of it”

2016-2017 Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017

Beginning Balance as of 6/30/2016 $1,272.26 Ending Balance as of 8/16/2016 $2,630.85 Reserve Account $5,000.00

TOTAL INDY DANCERS ASSETS $7,630.85

In absence of an elected president, Secretary

Rhonda Bennett called the meeting to order

Tuesday, July 12 at Starlite Ballroom. She

reminded members that nominations will remain

open for president and vice president and

encouraged them to consider running for office.

She announced that members could sign up to

dance at the Indiana State Fair, Saturday, Aug. 6

from 2:30-4 p.m. Also needed were members to

do special performances. See Joan Rantanen if

interested.

Members were asked to save the date for the

club’s annual Thanksgiving dinner and dance,

Nov. 19 at the Greenwood Moose Lodge. Also

volunteers are needed to dance for employees

of the Veteran’s Home in Lafayette on Dec. 9

from 1-3 p.m. She noted that the employees are

dedicated to the veterans and this would make

their party extra special.

Additionally, Rhonda reminded members to

renew their memberships.

She then called for a motion to accept the

treasurer’s report, which was seconded and

approved. She called for a motion to accept the

Secretary’s report, which was seconded and

approved.

The meeting was adjourned.

Secretary’s Report

Indy Dancers Meeting Minutes

Rhonda

Bennett

Website: www.IndyDancers.com Danceline: (317) 767-5665

10/1 Brian Kinsey 10/1 Ken Byrum 10/2 Carolyn Pritchard 10/3 Louise Behling 10/4 Megan Harris 10/4 Kate Powell 10/5 Olympia Harris 10/6 William Haeberle 10/7 Carol Retz 10/8 Wilbur Goodwin 10/9 Cindy Massey 10/11 John Crow 10/12 Patty Shutt

10/12 John Taylor 10/15 Bruce Daniels 10/15 Miriam Metelko 10/15 Dee Aebel 10/16 William Isham 10/18 Shirley Wilson 10/19 Jesus Lopez 10/19 Dave Jones 10/20 Lee Tapscott 10/20 Kelsey Hildebrand 10/28 William Wacker 10/29 Sharon Testerman

9/2 Lois Cooley 9/3 Mark Zupan 9/4 Rhonda Schlosser 9/7 Doug Hubbs 9/11 Robert Merring 9/11 Larry Christenson 9/13 Mary Beth Tuggle 9/13 Trudy Wiseman 9/17 Diane Sarkine 9/19 Bob Boston 9/21 Peggy Johnson 9/23 Patti Steinbuch

9/25 John Metelko 9/26 Tami Bayles 9/26 Rick Shannon 9/26 Marilyn Horan 9/27 Karl Szabo 9/27 Amy Greenawalt 9/27 Laura Dahlem 9/28 Garry Peterson 9/29 Joyce Mangia

*Special thank you to Rheta Herndon for compiling this information.

Sandra Messner Cynthia Payson Melissa Barrick Dick Stevens

Volunteer opportunities! Help make Christmas special for Veteran’s Home employees Indy Dancers has been invited to dance during the employee Christmas party at the Indiana Veteran’s Home in La-fayette, Dec. 9 from 1-3 p.m. These employees are dedicated to taking care of our aging soldiers who have served our country by making sure they have a quality of life. As part of their Christmas party, we will dance to Indy Dancer’s signature music, as well as engage employees in a simple dance lesson and we need as many people to participate as possible! Please consider giving a little of your time to join us for this very special party. Contact Don Mindach or Rhonda Bennett if you can volunteer.

Help Wanted! Photographer Do you enjoy taking pictures of your grandkids? Do you enjoy taking selfies? Do you enjoy taking pictures of your friends at ball games? Do you enjoy posting pictures on Face Book? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then Indy Dancers needs YOU! If you are handy with any kind of camera, consider volunteering to take pictures during Indy Dancers events for the newsletter. Attendance at every dance is NOT required. See Rhonda (who desperately needs help) for details! THANKS!

Thank you to all the club members who participated in our dance at the state fair!! It was so much fun!!

Moose Lodge #17—Eastside 7055 East 16th Street, Indianapolis IN 353-9717

Moose Lodge—Greenwood 813 West Smith Valley Road, Greenwood IN 889-3494

Starlite Ballroom 5720 Guion Road, Indianapolis IN 299-4740

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