2000 – Art & Pat Anthony

Square Dance Caller/Teacher & Round Dance Cuer/Teacher Art and Pat Anthony are always among the first to volunteer when there is a need to accomplish a task for the betterment of Square Dancing.   The Anthony’s started dancing at the Rhody Merrymakers and danced for five years before Art decided …

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1999 – Mil & Anna Dixon

Square Dance Caller & Teacher Mil & Anna Dixon, both individually and collectively, have been notable in their contributions to our Square Dance Activity.          Mil and Anna became members of the Checkmate Square Dance Club in 1967 and soon were involved as dance leaders, being elected Presidents in 1971. …

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1999 – Al & Anita Monty

Square Dance Caller & Teacher In our Square Dance Activity we have the opportunity to share the accomplishments of individuals. AI & Anita Monty’s dedication and commitment to the square dance movement in Vermont has been extensive. AI, who has been calling for over fifty years, started at the young …

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1998 – Hillie Bailey

Square Dance Caller & Teacher Mr. Square Dance of Maine, Hillie Bailey, was and is a caller, teacher, leader, promoter and supporter of the Square Dance activity. Hillie’s first club, the Denham Folk Dance Club, which became the County Cousins, was started in 1949. He formed the Arcadia Bells and …

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1998 – *Hal & *Doris Holmes

Square Dance Leaders Involved on both sides of the mike, as dancers and caller/cuer, Hal & Doris Holmes have given unselfishly of their time, efforts and talents in promoting the many facets of our square dance activity. As folk dancers, Hal and Doris were introduced to square dancing, while living …

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1997 – Art & Marge Dugas

Square Dance Leaders From the very beginning of their introduction to square dancing, the involvement of Art and Marge Dugas has been one of dedication and commitment. They have willingly shared their knowledge and experience in organizational skills. As leaders they have been outstanding in making things happen with great …

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1996 – *Dick & *Sue Leger

Square Dance Caller & Teacher Our activity has been enriched with the dedication and lifelong commitment to Square Dancing by Dick and Sue Leger. Music has played an important part in their lives. They met while playing in their school band and later Sue played piano in her mother’s square …

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1995 – Bill & Jill Calderone

Round dance Cuers & Teachers Bill and Jill Calderone are known nationwide as the composers of the Round Dance “Cab Driver”.   At home they are known particularly for their compassion and willingness to use square and round dancing as a means to provide pleasure for the elderly and emotionally …

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1995 – Robert & Martha Carpenter

Square Dance Leaders Bob and Martha Carpenter are dedicated leaders who are supportive not only of the Square and Round Dance movement but are also deeply involved in service to their community. The “credentials” of Bob and Martha are exceptional. Bob’s involvement in the church include: Chairman of the Board …

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