International Steppers Association
Minutes dated: 22 March 2010
Time: 7:00 PM EST
The meeting began with opening prayer by Darryl Wilder, VP of Education. The 7 March 2010 meeting minutes were read and approved by majority vote. The meeting hosted 11 callers.
Members present:
1. Timothy D. Wilson, President, Washington DC **
2. Crystal Johnson, Treasurer, Virginia Beach, VA ** (Proxy)
3. Darryl Wilder, VP of Education and Training, Miramar, FL **
4. Bonita Williams, Detroit, MI **
5. Buford Collins, Detroit, MI *
6. Zakeeyaw Toney, Las Vegas **
7. Sharon Mack, Miami, FL (Guest)
8. Denise Lichter, Los Angeles (Guest)
9. Mary Laidler, Atlanta, GA
Members absent:
1. Geno Spears, VP of Public Relations, Dallas TX
2. Andrew Smith, Sergeant of Arms, Fort Lauderdale, FL *
3. Wendy Brewster-Maroun, Secretary, Miami FL
• Current Officers
• Timothy D. Wilson (Organizer) Email: Dweylan@aol.com
• Geno Spears (Public Relations) Email: info@onegsteppers.com
• Darryl Wilder (Education/Training) Email: onmygrindprodz@yahoo.com
• Crystal Johnson (Treasurer) Email: petuniaisback@aol.com
• Wendy Brewster-Maroun (Secretary) Email: marounlaw@yahoo.com
• Andrew Smith (Sergeant at Arms) Email: dru1060@yahoo.com
• Vice-President of Membership Vacant
• Old Business:
• Membership dues: $35 (non-voting members), $50 (voting members), $100 (Charter Members), $200 (Life Membership). All fees are set until 26 June 2010. Membership fees will be reassessed after the ISA is chartered by majority vote. Membership numbers (Charter/Life Membership) will be based on payment date. All membership fees pay minimum $10 towards youth scholarship programs. ACTION: Executive Body
• Codification: ISA participated in the first Steppin intensive hosted by the Golden State Dance Teachers Association in Downey California. Timothy Wilson was assisted by Denise Licther (Los Angeles) and Paula Williams (Los Angeles) in providing the basic Steppin movements and dynamics to a cadre of students, teachers and teaching staff. The GSDTA is headed by Ms. Skippy Blair (WSDC co-founder, former Arthur Murray Dance instructor). Ms. Blair and her team of Swing professional and amateur ranked participants spent a total of six days codifying Steppin utilizing the Universal Unit System®. Basic patterns such as the extended right, roll up roll back, spins and turns were easily executed by all participants after the pattern was written and highlighted. The end result was the documentation of the basic 6 beat rhythm pattern that is common in Steppin. The beat and movements now match the music and critical timing of the dance. The use of the rolling count improved overall understand and clarity to explaining the overall movements and positioning of Steppin. The successful completion of this activity has resulted in Steppin being added to the GSDTA dance curriculum as of 19 March 2010. Future dance intensives and Steppin specific training are being offered 6-12 August or 27-30 August 2010, respectively, for interested students and teachers. Following intensive study a test is offered to certify participants as teachers of Swing. A cost and curriculum will be announced in the future. ACTION: Darryl Wilder, VP of Education and Training
• ISA Chartering: The chartering planning and ceremonial dinner is being scheduled for 26 June 2010 in Washington DC.
o The draft agenda is:
0900 Business Meeting
1300 Charter Ceremony (Lunch/Dinner)
1900 Social Meeting and Dance with Metro Steppers and Guest
o Guests from the broader dance community will be invited to participate
o ACTION: President and VP of Public Relations Geno Spears
• LLC and 501 C 3 activities are under way and will be completed by 1 June 2010. ACTION: Crystal Johnson, Treasurer; Timothy D. Wilson, President
• Marketing and Advertisement: ISA now has a Facebook and Yahoo account. Internationalsteppersassociation@yahoo.com. ISA will be adding an e-Commerce and e-Marketing capability shortly. ACTION: VP of Public Relations; President
• Business meeting: The semi-Annual meeting will be held during the World Swing Council meeting on Saturday 27 November 2010. This will be during the World Swing Dance Council National Competition weekend. ISA there will attend as observers in an effort to prepare for 2011 participation. ACTION: ALL
• Upcoming Swing competitions: Steppers are invited to participate in national competitions. Participation in these events will add to overall points which will allow Steppers to participate in the annual US Swing Championships. Participation will also add to the credibility of the dance. The basic 6 beat pattern allows for an ideal parallel to partner dances. Please view the informational and competition schedules below.
i. http://www.atlanticdancejam.com/winners.htm
ii. http://www.americasclassic.com/
iii. http://www.usaswingnet.com/top_dj_tunes.htm
iv. http://www.usaswingnet.com/
v. http://www.swingdancecouncil.com/
• Constitution/Bi-laws: The constitution will be submitted and reviewed from 1 April-1 May 2010. Once all amendments are completed we will vote the constitution by majority vote. ACTION: ALL
• Chapter affiliations will be offered in the upcoming bi-laws and constitutions. This will allow local and regional participation at the ISA level. There chapter fees will be set at the first meeting in June 2010 by vote. ACTION: Executive Members
• Committees (Awards, Dance Competition, Scholarship, Youth, and Community) will be developed and promoted after all offices and officers have been filled in June 2010. At this time the priority is Executive and full membership before future programming is developed. ACTION: Executive Body
• Budget report: ISA has raised a total of $1200. ISA has a surplus of $175 after all identified expenses are paid (Social networking sites, legal, insurance, administration). We have a total of 8 paid members. ACTION: Treasurer
• ISA is looking for a local city chapter to host the 2011 Annual Scholarship and Awards Convention. The chapter must be active (7 voting members) and provide a location, agenda and program to host the larger Steppin community. If you have questions, please email us. ACTION: Awards Committee Chair
• Market potential data: Future date will include competitive dance participation on national and international scale. Data is informational in nature only.
1. Chicago 192.1
2. Los Angeles 29.2
3. Atlanta 14.9
4. Detroit 4.5
5. Cleveland 2.5
6. Milwaukee 2.4
7. Oakland 0.8
8. Miami 0.6
9. New York 0.5
10. North Carolina 0.4
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.
The next ISA meeting will be held on Sunday 11 April 2010 at 7 pm.
Signed
Timothy D. Wilson
President
* Charter Member
** Life Member
ISA ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
The International Steppers Association: fully funded, self-organized and operated professional association for Steppers and affiliate members interested in furthering the development and education of Steppin as a Swing dance forum under the World Dance Council and World Swing Dance Council.
2010 ISA overview draft agenda:
• Establish administrative International Headquarters with full constitution and bi-laws
• Seek fully paid members with established membership and associated privileges (discounts, charter membership, life time members, localized and regional affiliate chapters)
• Provide full time information and media support (1-800 #, email, website and Post Office Box)
• Develop and promote a centralized website, activities and calendar of events
• Join and support the US Swing Dance Association programming (intensive judge and instructor training, international membership and affiliate chapters and international and national competitions)
• Document and establish historical references, terminology and definitions, standardized movements and techniques and publish efforts in official periodicals
• Develop and maintain full time youth and charity programs
• Establish legitimate annual and five year budget programs to obtain 501 c 3 membership
• Host annual conventions, business and membership meetings for paid members
• Advocate for Steppers on media, legal and public relations activities
• Provide venue for international members and affiliate chapters
• Develop centralized training curriculums for judges, instructors and teachers
• Seek and obtain grants and funding from private sector donors
The current bi-laws and constitution are being drafted and developed however we need more assistance from Steppers from all areas. If you are interested in participating in this open dialogue or assisting with your talents and resources in the future please email the POCs below.
Contact us at: internationalsteppersassociation@yahoo.com
International Steppers Association Conference Call # 218-862-1000 Access Code: 307375#
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