A message from Jerry...

This message begins with the sad news that square dancing has lost two more friends. Sadly, Dave Guille's wife, Gail, and long time caller, Randy Dougherty, recently passed away after long illnesses. My deepest sympathies to their families.

May includes two special weekends:
	The Spring Fling at Lake Okoboji, Iowa
	The Mainstream Extravaganza in Mineola, Texas over Memorial Day Weekend. See the flyers for details.

The Ozark Getaway in Branson, Missouri with Gary Shoemake and Jerry Gilbreath will be in June. It is an exciting 5 day package including hotel, two meals, evening dancing and daytime workshops. Wednesday is an open day to explore the sights and sounds of Branson. That evening will include a show at the Clay Cooper Theater. Tell your friends!!! It promises to be a great week!!!

There is one cancellation to report. The Heart of America Caller's School has been cancelled for this June.

Finally, Memorial Day is a very important day on our calendar. It kicks off the summer season, but is so much more, in that it honors those who have made the supreme sacrifice to preserve our freedoms. John Thune wrote: "I believe our flag is more that just cloth and ink. It is a universally recognized symbol that stands for liberty and freedom. It is the history of our nation, and is marked by the blood of those who died defending it." WE salute our VETERANS!!!