CHIRPERSTART YOUR WEEKEND RIGHT … DANCE WITH THE KATYDIDS ON FRIDAY NIGHT!

AUGUST 2016 Katydids Square Dance Club Newsletter Volume 53, No 8

Fri.,Aug. 12: Resurrection Lutheran Church 2495 Cabrillo Ave., Santa Clara 7:00 – 9:30 PM; Katydids Dancing THEME: Root Beer Float Night

Fri., Aug. 19: Resurrection Lutheran Church 2495 Cabrillo Ave., Santa Clara 7:00 – 9:30 PM; Katydids Dancing THEME: Hot August Night Dance & used square dance apparel sale Wear green; bring snacks to share

Fri., Aug. 26: Resurrection Lutheran Church 2495 Cabrillo Ave., Santa Clara 7:00 – 9:30 PM; Katydids Dancing

Sat., Aug. 27: Build-Your-Own-Pizza Party 12:00 Noon at the Wilhelmsens

Fri.,Sep. 02: Resurrection Lutheran Church 2495 Cabrillo Ave., Santa Clara 7:00 – 9:30 PM; Katydids Dancing Chirper distributed

CLUB CALENDAR www.katydids.orgFri.,Sep.09: Resurrection Lutheran Church 2495 Cabrillo Ave., Santa Clara 7:00 – 9:30 PM; Katydids Dancing THEME: Salami Night

Fri.,Sep.16: Resurrection Lutheran Church 2495 Cabrillo Ave., Santa Clara 7:00 – 9:30 PM; Katydids Dancing THEME: Peanut Day

Fri.,Sep. 23: Resurrection Lutheran Church 2495 Cabrillo Ave., Santa Clara 7:00 – 9:30 PM; Katydids Dancing THEME: National Chocolate Milk Day

Fri.,Sep. 30: Resurrection Lutheran Church 2495 Cabrillo Ave., Santa Clara 7:00 – 9:30 PM; Katydids Dancing THEME: FREE 5th Friday Dance

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SQUARE HEAD ASSIGNMENTSand DUTIES

.......Aug. 12 De Lapp

.......Aug. 19 Franger / Moore

.......Aug. 26 Nassau / Clark........Sep. 02 Bruns........Sep. 09 Tillman / Matolyak........Sep. 16 Paterson / Travelstead........Sep. 23 McManus / Village........Sep. 30 Steele........Oct. 07 Lehnhoff / Grubb........Oct. 14 Hebson........Oct. 21 Angotti / Smith........Oct. 28 Wilhelmsen

Before the dance:• Notify the Super Square Head, Stephanie Stevens,

(408-871-9525 of any needed changes to assigned dates.• YOU DO NOT NEED TO BRING ICE!• On scheduled night, the designated Square Heads should

arrive by 6:30 PM.and stay until clean up is finished around 9:45 PM. A Katydids member with a key will open the doors and will secure the hall at end of evening.

• Place “Caution” signs (located in the storage/supply room along with a map) in designated areas of the parking lot where there are tripping hazards.

• Make ice water using provided cubes in freezer and make coffee.

• Set up drinks and supplies on counter.• Place leftover snacks, napkins and flyers on tables at

back of the hall.

During Club dance:• Set up the sign in table and welcome everyone as they

enter.• Collect a $5.00 donation from each guest and have them

sign in. “Regular” guests sign the prepared sheet, new guests sign the guest book.

• In the green box, there is an envelope with petty cash for making change.

• Offer raffle tickets: 5 tickets for $1.00.• In the green box, there are envelopes for keeping track of

money collected during the evening.• Divide the raffle proceeds with 50% to the Club, 50% to

the winner. (Note: odd dollar goes to the winner!)• Check that water and cups do not run out during the

evening.• After announcements and raffle, feel free to dance except

for the last tip (unless you are needed to fill a square) when you will need to be putting things away and cleaning up

After the dance:• If Treasurer is not present, pass monies collected to any

Executive Board Member.• Pack up the sign-in items, leftover snacks and flyers.

Empty and dry coffee pot and cooler and pack up other supplies and return them to the shelf in storage room. Wipe counter and tables where needed.

• Empty garbage can if more than half full. The dumpster is located in the side parking lot.

• Sweep up crumbs from the floor as needed.• Notify the Quartermasters, Maxine or Lloyd

(408-241-7567) of any replacement supplies needed for the next week.

DANCE EVENTSPLUS LEVEL unless otherwise noted

Aug. 13: Slab Dance; Lucky Steppers Ben Lomond Slab on Mill Street 7:00 – 7:30PM; PreRounds; Sue Harris 7:30 – 10:00PM; Caller: Andy Shore

Aug. 27: Ben Lomond Slab Hoedown; Lucky Steppers Ben Lomond Slab on Mill Street 7:00 – 7:30 PM; PreRounds: Sue Harris 7:30 – 10:00 PM; Caller: Jim Osborne Bring lawn chair.

Sept. 2-4: Mid-Cal Classic; Pearsteppers (Plus & A-2) Los Banos Callers: Bob Baier, Jet Roberts Cuers: Sharon & Casey Parker

Sep. 2-4: Labor Day Jamboree Oxnard Comm. Ctr, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA Callers & Cuers: Charlie Robertson, Dan Clairmont, Don wood, Romney Tannehill, Gus & Lynn Defore, Marie Wood, Sue & Phil Harris

Sep. 16-18: Annual Jubilee; SCVSDA Hoover Middle School, 1635 Park Ave, San José Callers: Sandie Bryant, Tetd Lizotte, SCVSDA Top Ten Callers Cuers: Dan & Allison Drumheller

Sep. 24: Stanford Quads Hoedown St. Andrews Methodist Church 4111 Alma St., Palo Alto 7:30–11:30 PM; Caller: Rob French Cuer: Erin Byars

Oct. 1: Hoedown; Keeway Swingers Walters Jr. High, 39600 Logan Dr., Fremont 7:30 – 8:00 PM; PreRounds : Mary Ann Callahan 8:00 – 10:30 PM: Caller: Kip Garvey

Oct 8: Anniversary Dance; Sage Stompers Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave, Hillside 6:30 –7:00 PM; PreRounds: Sue Harris 7:00–10;00 PM: Caller: Tork Clark Oct. 21-23: Yuba City Harvest Hoedown Yuba City Fairgrounds Callers: Mike Seastrom, Jack Pladdys, Dee Dee Dougherty, Jet Roberts Cuers: Sharon & Casey Parker

Oct. 22: Ghost Riders Hoedown; Sunnyvale Squares John Muir Middle School, 1260 Branham Ln., SJ 7:00 – 8:00 PM; PreRounds: Barbara-Lynn Smith 8:00 – 10:30 PM; Caller: Eric Henerlau 10:30 PM; A-2 Tip

Oct. 29: Whing Ding; SCVSDA/SCVCA Hoover Middle School, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose Callers: Tork Clark, Bob Elling, Kurt Gollhardt Cuer: Barbara-Lynn Smith

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Lloyd

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!...............Stephanie Stevens Sep. 05

......................Parker Willey Sep. 07..............Jacky Wilhelmsen Sep. 27

08/12: Root Beer Float Night08/19: Hot August Night Dance08/27: Build-Your-Own-Pizza Party09/09: Salami Day09/16: Peanut Day09/23: National Chocolate Milk Day09/30: Free 5th Friday10/07: National LED, Frappe, Mfg10/14: Be Bald & Be Free Dance10/21: National Mammography Day10/28: Halloween Dance

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

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Hi Katydids,

Here it is August and what a fun and busy month it will be! Last Friday, August 5th, we were “dark” so we could dance at the Fair. There were fifteen Katydids who showed up. A lot of you will be enjoying root beer floats as you are reading this, courtesy of Morris Hosoda on Friday, August 12th.. Coming on Friday, August 19th will be our Hot August Night Dance and used square dance clothes/shoe sale. See our flyer or ask Maxine for more information. Then our Pizza Party at Eric and Jacky Wilhelmsen’s home is on Saturday, August 27th. See them to sign up to bring something and pick up a flyer.

The Katydids are now on Facebook. You can go to “Katydids Square Dance Club” on Facebook and add your pictures and comments there on our Facebook page.

As I have asked in past Chirpers, does anyone have any suggestions about changes that we can make to make the club better?

I am including the full list of calls (see pg 9) from basic thru plus to allow you to see what level each call is.

Food Pantry’s Needs:

I would like to thank everyone who has donated to the Campbell United Church of Christ Food Pantry. Faith King is very appreciative.  They will take any Canned Meats, Canned Dinners, Canned Beans, Hearty and Condensed Soup, Peanut Butter, Jam, Jelly, Cheese Cracker Snacks, Canned Vegetables, Individual and Family Size Applesauce, Canned Fruit, Cold Cereal, Crackers, Individual and Family Size Juice, Tea, Coffee, Bottled Water, Toothpaste and Toothbrushes, Shampoo and Conditioner, Safety Razors, Toilet Paper, Sandwich Size Plastic Bags, They also appreciate receiving clothing and shoes  for all sizes, from kids to adults.  Bring anything you want to donate on Friday Night and I will deliver the items on Tuesday.  Faith meets me in the parking lot when she sees me drive in. She is so thankful for everything that I have delivered from our Club. 

Pat Angotti

Vice President

Aug. 20: An Old Fashioned Country Fair, Castaways Resurrection Lutheran Church 2495 Cabrillo Ave., Santa Clara 7:30 – 10:00PM; Bring snack to share Callers: Tork Clark, Roger Smith

Sep. 10: Hoedown; Castaways Resurrection Lutheran Church 2495 Cabrillo Ave., Santa Clara 7:30 – 10:00PM; Bring snack to share Callers: Ed Kremers, Roger Smith

Oct. 15: Hoedown; Castaways Resurrection Lutheran Church 2495 Cabrillo Ave., Santa Clara 7:30 – 10:00PM; Bring snack to share

SUPPORT OUR NEWEST DANCERS!Mainstream (Basic 1-51)

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Chirper Chatter…

Square Dance CallsPicture Puzzle Time…Last month’s answers:#29 – Double Pass Thru#30 – Cross Fold

#31

#32

Photo Puzzle Time…

Morris Hosoda moho77@gmail.com

Where is the the most expensive place to live in?

Last month: The Atacama Desert ...The   600 miles of South America's Atacama desert is recorded as the driest place on Earth, no contest. This desert has an average of only 4 inches of rain every hundred years. Incredible, but true.

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Life Puzzles of Members & Friends…Nice to hear from past Katydoer Alan Fanning who has been visiting off-and-on but because of his illness it is unpredictable. He is on chemo treatment and the stamina to dance at club level is hard so as not to lose any square dancing skills he had learned, Alan has been attending Beaus and Bows class whenever he can. His daughter was in town to take him for one of his treatment and brought with her Alan’s third grandchild (a girl) who was born on Easter morning.

Keep up the good fight, Alan, and we will do our partwith prayers…

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Louise Hosoda continues to regain her weight and strength by vigorously following her physical therapist’s instruction and carefully monitoring her food intake. She now tips the scale at 102.5 lbs…Marie Travelstead has been out for about 4 weeks because she has been having trouble with her back and hip. Her doctor ordered her not to square dance for a while. We agree, Marie, to follow your doctor’s orders, your health is paramount, so take care but if you can drop in for a visit and have a ROOT BEER FLOAT…Perhaps a little bit of explaining is required when some members were treated royally on our Friday Birthday Greetings. In July we had three members with their birthdays falling on that FRIDAY so they were treated with a little more LOL. Your turn will come. My boo boo was not recognizing Pat Angotti as the provider of those delicious birthday cakes. She is getting a lot of practice in trying to write those messages on the cake with icing…I must report that we had lost several past Katydid dancers and friends of Katydids recently known to me: Clif Fraser, Mary Kay Sherman and Bud Johnson.

............Art & Sandy Bruns Aug. 23..Eric & Jacky Wilhelmsen Sep. 02

...............Bob & Lisa Steele Sep. 16

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PENUCHE FUDGE

1 can sweetened, condensed milk2 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed1 c. butter

Combine ingredients in a glass bowl. Not necessary to mix ingredients.Place in microwave and set timer for 10 minutes on high. pause microwave every two minutes and stir contents.After 10 minutes, remove from the microwave, let the mixture cool slightly and then beat with an electric mixer for 5 minutes.Note: the glass bowl gets VERY hot, so handle carefully!

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Dancin’ at the Santa Clara County Fair Friday, August 5, 2016

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FALL BEGINNER CLASSESTUESDAYS:CastawaysCaller/Instructor: Roger SmithResurrection Lutheran Church! 2495 Cabrillo Ave., Santa Clara7:00 – 9:00 PMBegins: Sept. 13Cost: 1st 3 lessons, FREE; then $5 / person / nightContact: Roger 408-821-1837Couples, singles, solos

Sunnyvale SquaresCaller/Instructor: Rich ReelMurphy Park! 250 N. Sunnyvale Ave., Sunnyvale7:00 - 8:30 PMBegins: Sept. 6Cost: 1st night FREE; then $25 per monthContact: Roger: 408-744-1021

WEDNESDAYS:El Camino ReelersCaller/Instructor: Rich ReelSt. Andrews Methodist Church! 4111 Alma Ave., Palo Alto7:30 – 9:30 PMBegins: Sept 2016

Los Gatos ClassLos Gatos Youth Recreation Center! 123 E. Main St., Los GatosCaller/Instructor: Bob Steele7:00 – 9:00 PM Begins: Oct. 5Info: 408-248-5743

SUNDAYS:Stanford QuadsFairmeadow School! 500 E. Meadow Dr. Palo AltoCaller/Instructor: Harlan Kerr & Bill van Melle7:00 – 9:00 PMBegins: Oct.

From the Kitchen of Pat Angotti - -

MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE

Preheat oven to 350ºF

Grease 13x9 pan

Cake1 18.25 oz. pkg devil’s food cake mix4 eggs1 c. sour cream1/2 c. strong black coffee1/2 c. vegetable oil

Topping3 c. miniature marshmallows1 c. pecans, chopped

Chocolate Drizzle3 squares (1 oz. each) semi-sweet chocolate3 T. butter

• Cake: In a large mixer bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, sour cream, coffee and oil. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes or until smooth. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

• Topping: Sprinkle marshmallows and nuts over cake as soon as it comes out of the oven. Bake 5 minutes longer or until marshmallows puff. Remove from oven. cool 30 minutes in pan on a wire rack..

• Drizzle: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and butter or microwave on Medium for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over marshmallow-nut layer. Serve warm or cool to room temperature before cutting.

• Bake for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean

Aug. 13: General Dance; SCVSDA St. Andrews Methodist Church, 4111 Alma St., Palo Alto 7:30 – 10:00 PM; Callers: Bob Elling & Rich Reel

Oct. 8: General Dance: SCVSDA St. Andrews Methodist Church, 4111 Alma St., Palo Alto

7:30 – 10:00 PM;

GENERAL DANCE PROGRAM EVENTS

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Plus Calls

Acey DeuceyAll 8 Spin the Top(Anything) & Roll (Anything) & Spread Chase Right CoordinateCrossfireCut the Diamond Diamond Circulate Dixie Grand Explode the WaveExplode & (Anything) (From Waves Only)Fan the TopFlip the DiamondFollow Your NeighborGrand Swing ThruLinear Cycle (From Waves Only)Load the BoatPeel OffPeel the TopPing Pong CirculateRelay the DeuceySingle Circle to a WaveSpin Chain the GearsSpin Chain & Exchange the Gears3/4 Tag the Line

Mainstream Calls

52. Cloverleaf53. Turn Thru54. Eight Chain Thru / Eight Chain 1, 2, 3, Etc.55. Pass to the Center56. Single Hinge / Couples Hinge57. Centers In58. Cast Off 3/459. Spin the Top60. Walk and Dodge61. Slide Thru62. Fold / Cross Fold63. Dixie Style to an Ocean Wave64. Spin Chain Thru65. Tag the Line

(In/Out/Left/Right)66. Half Tag67. Scoot Back

68. Recycle (From a Wave Only)

Basic Calls 31 to 51

31. Wheel Around32. Thar Family

a. Allemande Tharb. Allemande Left to an Allemande Tharc. Wrong Way Thar

33. Slip the Clutch34. Shoot the Star /Shoot the Star Full Around35. Box the Gnat

8 c. Wrong Way Grand36. Trade Family

a. (Named Dancers) Trade b. Couples Tradec. Partner Trade

37. Ocean Wave Family a. Step to a Waveb. Balance21 c. All Eight Circulate

38. Alamo Style39. Swing Thru / Left Swing Thru40. Run / Cross Run41. Pass the Ocean42. Extend43. Wheel and Deal44. Double Pass Thru45. First Couple Go Left/Right, Next Couple

Go Left/Right46. Zoom47. Flutterwheel / Reverse Flutterwheel48. Sweep a Quarter49. Trade By50. Touch 1/4

21 d. Single File Circulate21 e. Split/Box Circulate

51. Ferris Wheel

First 30 Basic Calls

1. Circle Left / Circle Right 2. Forward and Back 3. Dosado / Dosado to a Wave 4. Swing 5. Promenade Family 

a. Couples (Full, 1/2, 3/4) b. Single File Promenade c. Wrong Way Promenade d. Star Promenade 

6. Allemande Left 7. Arm Turns 8. Right and Left Grand Family 

a. Right and Left Grand b. Weave the Ring c. Wrong Way Grand 

9. Left-Hand Star / Right-Hand Star 10. Pass Thru 11. Half Sashay Family 

a. Half Sashay  b. Rollaway c. Ladies In, Men Sashay 

12. Turn Back Family a. U-Turn Back b. Backtrack 

13. Separate Around 1 or 2 a. to a Line b. and Come Into the Middle 

14. Split Two 15. Courtesy Turn 16. Ladies Chain Family 

a. Two Ladies Chain (Reg. & 3/4) b. Four Ladies Chain (Reg. & 3/4) c. Chain Down the Line

17. Do Paso18. Lead Right19. Veer Left / Veer Right 20. Bend the Line 21. Circulate Family 

a. (Named Dancers) Circulate b. Couples Circulate c. All Eight Circulate d. Single File Circulate e. Split/Box Circulate

22. Right and Left Thru 23. Grand Square 24. Star Thru 25. California Twirl 26. Walk Around the Corner 27. See Saw 28. Square Thru (1, 2, 3, 4) /  Left Square Thru (1, 2, 3, 4) 29. Circle to a Line 30. Dive Thru 

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KATYDIDS EXECUTIVE BOARD........................ ...........President Lloyd Darknell 408-482-9320

............... .................Vice President Pat Angotti 408-241-0888........................ ............Treasurer Morris Hosoda 408-252-4105........................ .........Secretary Steven Lehnhoff 408-667-2485....................... .............Publicity Naomi Grubb 408-691-9233

Appointees:......... ...............Class Head Angels The Hosodas 408-252-4105

................ .......Chirper Editor Stephanie Stevens 408-871-9525.................. ........Membership The Wilhelmsens 408-945-1428

........................ ............Sunshine Naomi Grubb 408-691-9233... ............Graphic Art Specialist Morris Hosoda 408-252-4105

........ .......Super Square Head Stephanie Stevens 408-871-9525............... ........Quartermasters Maxine Darknell 408-241-7567

....................................... ........... Lloyd Darknell 408-482-9320..................... ...........Webmaster Lloyd Darknell 408-482-9320

................. ........Storage Shed Naomi & Steven 408-691-9233.. .................Sweetheart Special ’17 Pat Angotti 408-241-0888

............Picnic Chair ’17

................. .Caller & Taw Jim & Joann Osborne 650-571-1970

CHIRPER STAFF

The Chirper Newsletter is written by, and for, members of the Katydids Square Dance Club.

Copy deadline for the September 2016 issue is August 26th, 2016. You can submit articles and photographs to the Chirper Editor, Stephanie Stevens, at:

GeneoSteph@gmail.com