News From Our Members

          Congratulations go out to Marlys Waller, who, together with her co-author Anne Pittman, is the recipient of the Heritage Award of the National Dance Association of the American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Marlys and Anne have produced the most widely used folk dance text book in the history of such publications. 'Dance a While' was in its 10th edition in 2005 and generations of dancers and dance teachers have grown up with this text. The Award ceremony will take place on Saturday, March 20th from 7:15 AM - 9:OOAM at the Mariott Ballroom 1 -3 in Indianapolis, IN.

          Herzlichen Glückwunsch also to Lois Lynch, our president. Lois was awarded the Lifetime Service Award by the Dayton Liederkranz-Turners. Lois is not only the dance director of her dance group but also secretary of the North-American Sängerbund.

          On personal note, Bill and Lois also just celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary, all our best wishes to you both.

                    Roseanne and Ron Gehauf celebrated 'Weiber Fasnacht' with their group in Denver, CO. Roseanne dressed Ron as an oriental belly dancer, complete with diaphanous floral skirt, blue metallic top, flowing long hair and a veil. For those who don't know Ron, he has a very impressive and well groomed handlebar moustache. He must have been a very glamorous sight.

          John Himmelheber reports that his group has gone into recess until Feb. 2010 to resume practice again for their spring performance. John also was chosen to have a poem included in a volume of poetry to be published by the Eber-Wein Publishing Co. Shrewsbury, PA.

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