A Little History:
In the fall of 1965, a few couples met in the garage of the Corcoran’s at 117 Oak Hollow Street in Conroe, Texas and had a jolly good time of Square Dancing. Mr. Robert Cross was the caller and the evening was enjoyed so much, it was decided to continue dancing in the garage during the winter. As more couples became interested in Square Dancing, it was necessary to find a larger place. Arrangements were made to use the Bowl-a-rama room at Moran Gas Company. In early February 1966, the group met in the Bowl-a-rama room and enjoyed an evening of Square Dancing and a discussion on forming a Square Dance Club in Conroe. At this meeting, February 24, 1966, the group voted to name the club “Conroe Country Cousins.” By-Laws were discussed and then voted to be accepted.
"The club is proud to have one of the charter members, Eleanor Allen as a "Life Time member."
In the fall of 1965, a few couples met in the garage of the Corcoran’s at 117 Oak Hollow Street in Conroe, Texas and had a jolly good time of Square Dancing. Mr. Robert Cross was the caller and the evening was enjoyed so much, it was decided to continue dancing in the garage during the winter. As more couples became interested in Square Dancing, it was necessary to find a larger place. Arrangements were made to use the Bowl-a-rama room at Moran Gas Company. In early February 1966, the group met in the Bowl-a-rama room and enjoyed an evening of Square Dancing and a discussion on forming a Square Dance Club in Conroe. At this meeting, February 24, 1966, the group voted to name the club “Conroe Country Cousins.” By-Laws were discussed and then voted to be accepted.
"The club is proud to have one of the charter members, Eleanor Allen as a "Life Time member."
Important Club Dates
July 21, 2019 General Club Meeting
October 14, 2019 Board Meeting
October 31, 2019 Halloween Dance
October 27, 2019 General Club Meeting
November 7, 2019 Veterans Day Dance
November 28, 2019 Dark for Thanksgiving
December 15, 2019 Club Christmas Party
December 19, 2019 Christmas Dance
December 26, 2019 Dark for Christmas Holidays
January 9, 2020 Fun Night
January 13, 2020 Board Meeting
January 16, 2020 Lessons Start
January 23, 2020 Lesson Enrollment Closed
January 26, 2020 General Club Meeting
January 30, 2020 Soup-R-Bowl Dance
February 13,2020 Valentines Day Dance
February 20, 2020 Mardi Gras Dance
February 29, 2020 Go Texan Dance
April 13, 2020 Board Meeting
April 26, 2020 General Club Meeting
May 21, 2020 Graduation (subject to change)
May 28, 2020 New Officers Installation
May 28, 2020 Installation of new officers
Host List for 2019
Date Caller Hosts Type of Dance
July 11th Gary Belcik Gene Miller & Brenda Ott Regular
July 18th Gary Sanders Glen & Cindy Wise Regular
July 25th Dennis Ray Jodie & Beverly Swinner Regular
Aug 1st Gary Sanders David Gilliam Regular
Aug 8th Matt Barnes Pete & Lorraine Licce & Regular
Carlos Madruga & Connie Talent Regular
Aug 15th Gary Belcik Calvin & Sandra Sims & Rickey Garner Regular
Aug 22nd Bill Varley John & Sally Fanta & Bonnie Goldsberry Regular
Aug 29th Gary Sanders Andy & Ginger Mattei & Dorothy Day Regular
Sept 5th Gary Belcik Dick & Sally Benson & Connie Parigi Regular
Sept 12th K.O. Jeanes Monte & Carol Fine Regular
Sept 19th Gary Sanders Shirley Alexander & Carl Taylor Regular
& Gina Parker
Sept 26th Calvin Hollis Glen & Cindy Wise & David Gilliam Regular
Oct 3rd Gary Sanders David & Carol Harris Regular
& Bob & Dawn Dunagan
Oct 10th Pat Kotal Gene Miller & Brenda Ott & Gary Foster Regular
Oct 17th Gary Belcik Joddie & Beverly Swinner & Regular
Sherry Miller
Oct 24th Wade Driver Pete & Lorraine Licce & Dorothy Day Regular
Oct 31st Gary Belcik Carlos Madruga & Connie Talent & Halloween Dance
John & Sally Fanta
Nov 7th Gary Sanders Calvin & Sandra Sims & Rickey Garner Regular
Nov 14th K.O. Jeanes Andy & Ginger Mattei & Bonnie Goldsberry Regular
Nov 21st Gary Belcik Dick & Sally Benson & Connie Parigi Regular
Nov 28th DARK FOR THANKSGIVING
Dec 5th Gary Belcik Monte & Carol Fine Regular
Dec. 12th Tim Ploch Shirley Alexander & Carl Taylor & Regular
Gina Parker
Dec 19th Gary Sanders Glen & Cindy Wise Regular
Bob & Dawn Dunagan
Dec 26th DARK FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Jan 2, 2020 David & Carol Harris & David Gilliam Regular
Date Caller Hosts Type of Dance
July 11th Gary Belcik Gene Miller & Brenda Ott Regular
July 18th Gary Sanders Glen & Cindy Wise Regular
July 25th Dennis Ray Jodie & Beverly Swinner Regular
Aug 1st Gary Sanders David Gilliam Regular
Aug 8th Matt Barnes Pete & Lorraine Licce & Regular
Carlos Madruga & Connie Talent Regular
Aug 15th Gary Belcik Calvin & Sandra Sims & Rickey Garner Regular
Aug 22nd Bill Varley John & Sally Fanta & Bonnie Goldsberry Regular
Aug 29th Gary Sanders Andy & Ginger Mattei & Dorothy Day Regular
Sept 5th Gary Belcik Dick & Sally Benson & Connie Parigi Regular
Sept 12th K.O. Jeanes Monte & Carol Fine Regular
Sept 19th Gary Sanders Shirley Alexander & Carl Taylor Regular
& Gina Parker
Sept 26th Calvin Hollis Glen & Cindy Wise & David Gilliam Regular
Oct 3rd Gary Sanders David & Carol Harris Regular
& Bob & Dawn Dunagan
Oct 10th Pat Kotal Gene Miller & Brenda Ott & Gary Foster Regular
Oct 17th Gary Belcik Joddie & Beverly Swinner & Regular
Sherry Miller
Oct 24th Wade Driver Pete & Lorraine Licce & Dorothy Day Regular
Oct 31st Gary Belcik Carlos Madruga & Connie Talent & Halloween Dance
John & Sally Fanta
Nov 7th Gary Sanders Calvin & Sandra Sims & Rickey Garner Regular
Nov 14th K.O. Jeanes Andy & Ginger Mattei & Bonnie Goldsberry Regular
Nov 21st Gary Belcik Dick & Sally Benson & Connie Parigi Regular
Nov 28th DARK FOR THANKSGIVING
Dec 5th Gary Belcik Monte & Carol Fine Regular
Dec. 12th Tim Ploch Shirley Alexander & Carl Taylor & Regular
Gina Parker
Dec 19th Gary Sanders Glen & Cindy Wise Regular
Bob & Dawn Dunagan
Dec 26th DARK FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Jan 2, 2020 David & Carol Harris & David Gilliam Regular
Hosting Duties
Plan to arrive approximately 30-45 minutes before the start of the dance. Normal dances start
at 7:30 and a dance with lessons normally starts at 7:00 p.m. The hosts need to bring a
bag of ice and many hosts bring a special snack or dessert.
Turn on the four switches at the breaker box that are marked with "X". Let Gene Miller or the
President know if something is wrong or confusing about the breaker box.
The roll-out cart is kept in the closet with all needed supplies on it. Roll it to the kitchen and set
the BUNN coffee maker at the end of the kitchen bar and plug it in. It takes about 15-
20 minutes to heat the water. After heated, you can make coffee according to the directions on
the coffee maker. Initially, make one pot of decaf and 1 pot of regular coffee. Have water,
filters and coffee available to make additional pots as needed. It only takes about 4-5 minutes
to make.
Set up chairs in 3 rows between the restroom doors. Set up 2 tables for check-in, 2 tables for snacks
between the back entrance and closet doors, 2 tables for the caller, and 1 table on the parking lot side
for purses and coats.
From the roll-out cart set up the registration table, the snack table, the coffee bar and the flag.
Refill the snack table baskets with spoons, forks, knives and napkins if needed. Put the small
cups by the coffee pot and the large ones by the water along with the marking pens close by.
Fill the water cooler with about 2/3 water and add the ice.
After set up is complete, position yourself near the front door and greet our guests and
members as they arrive. Make them feel welcome! During the dance, tidy up the snack table
and coffee bar as needed and make more coffee as necessary.
After the conclusion of the dance, rinse out the coffee pots, return supplies to rolling-cart, tidy
up the kitchen, check bathrooms and empty trashcans from the kitchen and bathrooms. Finally,
take the garbage out and place in outside can. Turn off all four breakers (marked with an "X"),
make sure all doors are locked and lights are off. The key goes to the next person on the set up
list.
Thank you
By Laws for the Conroe Country Cousins Square Dancing Club
To read or download a copy, simply CLICK HERE.
To read or download a copy, simply CLICK HERE.
Club Location
Miller Hall, Family Event Center is located at 608 W. Martin Luther King Blvd, Willis, TX (click for map).
Miller Hall, Family Event Center is located at 608 W. Martin Luther King Blvd, Willis, TX (click for map).
