On behalf of the 52nd New England Square & Round Dance Convention Committe we would like to take this opportunity to thank the callers, cuers, local volunteers, school staff and YOU ... The Dancers for a dazzling convention weekend.  The locale, the facilities and even the weather co-operated to give us a fun-filled dance experience.  We tried hard to reach our goal of a 1,000+ attendees, but fell just short at 995. 

Please mark your calendars for the upcoming 53rd NESRD Convention to be held April 29 & 30, 2011 at the same venue.  Remember "Maine ... A Taste of Heaven in 2011" promises to whet your appetite for food, fun and dancing Maine style.  See you there !!

The winners of the two raffle held by the 52nd convention committee are as follows:

           Condo Vacation  -  Rick Cochran of West Danville, VT

           Diamond Necklace  -  Betty Gotta of New Jersey

Congratulations to both of you ... we hope you enjoy your prizes !!!!!!!!!!

Once again the 53rd NESRD Convention Committee is offering a $5.00 discount per person off the $35.00 registration fee for the 2011 convention.  This offer will expire on May 10, 2010, so get you registration in the mail soon.  If you should need any registrations forms, contact dancer registration on our web site.

The 52nd NESRDC Committee would like to offer their congratulations to Dave & Barbara Hass of CT for winning this year's Yankee Clipper award.  This award is given yearly to those who have dedicated themselves to the advancement of square and dancing in the New England area.  This couple certainly exemplifies this award to its fullest.  CONGRATULATIONS !!

Response to the Spaghetti Supper to be held Saturday, April 24, 2010 has been awesome.  So good in fact that the committee has decided to extend the reservation deadline to April 10, 2010.  So if you haven't made your reservations yet, take a few moments and call the following contacts: Shelley Kane at 1-207-571-9340 or skane3@maine.rr.com and Lee Ann Dutremble at 1-207-284-9055 or Ducrew@gwi.net.

Pasta, salad, bread, dessert and coffee ... what more could you ask for !!  Mama Mia what a deal !!  See you there.

Have we got a treat for you !!  All dancers who register for this year's convention in Biddeford, ME by April 10, 2010 will automatically be eligible for 2 FREE REGISTRATIONS for next year's convention.  That's right, you don't have to do a thing but send in your registrations by the date above and you could be enjoying the same great dancing, callers & cuers in 2011.  So don't delay, register today and who knows, you too could be a winner ! 

A gracious dancer has given the Biddeford Convention Committee the opportunity to raffle off a CONDO RESORT WEEK-LONG STAY as a fund raiser.  For just $ 5.00 per chance, you will be able to chose a vacation location within the continental U.S. during whatever time of year suits your schedule.  The drawing will be held on Saturday night, April 23, 2010 at the Biddeford Convention and is worth approximately $700.  Don't pass up this chance to ski, hike, swim, dance or shop ... whatever suits your fancy.  Tickets will be available during convention at the registration desk or see the 52nd Convention Committee Chairmen for more details.

Take a moment to see if your favorite Caller or Cuer is registered for the 52nd Convention in Biddeford, ME. You'll find the listing of who will be attending our upcoming event under "Dance Leaders". Each month as their registrations are received, we will update our listing in hopes of tempting you to join us. If you don't see your favorite Caller or Cuer, please remind them to register and help us make your weekend "GLITTER" with excitment & music. !!

It has come to the committee's attention that some of you are having difficulty in locating housing for the upcoming Biddeford convention. In an effort to help you solve these problems, our committee has put together a list of 24 area hotels / motels in the Portland / South Portland area to help you with your search. These hotels are located no more than 15-20 minutes away from the three schools where dancing will be held during the 52nd convention, just north on Rte. # 95 and they provide approximately 2,000 rooms in total. Check out this listing in our HOUSING & CAMPING sections.