2018 ALBERTA CHATTER NEWSLETTERS

• Editor - News Articles 
• Article Marketing - CALLERLAB
• Square Dance T-Shirts 
• Starlite Fashions Update 
• Seeking Free Publicity – by Brian Elmer, SQUAREUPB.C.
• Lighter Side of Darkness 
• True Story - Swingers Club 
• Glimpse the Past – Caller’s Equipment Back Then 
• Use Square Dance Memes 
• BC Festival 2019 Salmon Arm
• Alberta Convention 2018 
• Alberta Convention Photos  

• Editor – Creating Awareness
• Alberta Convention 2018 
• Conv. Program-At-A-GlanceWhat the Future Looks Like 
• On-Line Marketing Tips
• Lighter Side of Darkness 
• A Caller’s Brain At Work 
• Glimpse the Past –SqD Music Meets Record Industry 
• Starlite Fashions
• Idea-Inspiring Resources 
• National Convention 2018 - Wrap-Up 

• Editor - Summer Dances
• CALLERLAB Chair’s Speech 
• Selling SD to New People
• Club’s Promotional Ideas 
• Yard Signs & Dance Signage
• Lighter Side of Darkness 
• Glimpse the Past –Cartoonist Avid Square Dancer 
• National Convention 2018 - How Does It Happen? 
• Alberta Convention 2018 - Getting Ready
• “Life Begins At 40”  

• Editor – Dance Year Reflection
• What’s In A Name?
• Jerry & Janice Jestin Retire
• Closeup: Nick Turner, Caller, Williams Lake, BC
• Lighter Side of Darkness 
• Ode to A Square Dance Caller
• The Interview
• Glimpse the Past –Magazine Morphs Into Organization 
• National Convention 2018 - Why Do We Dance? 
• Alberta Convention 2018 News 
• Alberta Campouts 2018  

• Editor - A Glimpse of the Future 
• Formation of Club Committee 
• New Face for Old Dance Club 
• Glimpse the Past –Magazine  Standardizes Sq.Dancing 
• Closeup: Dancing in the 1988 Olympics, Calgary 
• The Lighter Side of Darkness 
• Cuer’s Seminar, BC 
• “I’m Not Square, I’m Modern"
• AB Convention 2018 
• National Convention 2018 - Welcome New Dancers!

• Editor - Same Image Problem 
• How Adults Meet Friends 
• Every Argument 
• What’s The Secret? 
• Glimpse the Past – A Square Dance Magazine Is Born 
• Closeup: Alan & Marion Hinch, Calgary
• The Lighter Side of Darkness 
• AB Convention 2018 – Early Bird Prizes 
• National Convention 2018   - What London, ON Offers 

• Editor - More Exposure
• Growing Clubs, The Timberline Toppers’ Plan
• The Square Deal - Retention
• New Strategy = 40 New Dancers
• A Glimpse of the Past – The First Square Dance Classes.
• The Lighter Side of Darkness
• Closeup: Marilyn Schafer, Calgary
• AB Convention 2018 Committee
• National Convention 2018  

• CSRDS Facebook Page 
• A Glimpse of the Past – Shaw’s Vision For Callers 
• Bye-Bye, Bridge 
• The Lighter Side of Darkness
• Close-up: Doug & Heather Kariel, Athabasca
• Alberta Jamboree
• Learning Without A Caller 
• National Convention 2018 
• Alberta Convention 
• Jamboree Memories
• Convention Memories 

• I Knew You Were Going To Ask
• A Glimpse of the Past – Lloyd “Pappy’ Shaw
• The Lighter Side of Darkness 
• International Calling - Interview with JerryJestin 
• Jamboree ProgramAtGlance 
• Bridge Events 
• Alberta Convention 2017 Info
• Convention ProgramAtGlance  

• Editor – Vic & Debbie Ceder’s Website 
• Swinging Tips 
• Demos – Parades, Picnics Etc
• The Lighter Side of Darkness 
• Chatter Close-Up: Roy & Gerri Kuehn, Calgary 
• Local News Reporters 
• Past Glimpse – Henry Ford 
• Alberta Jamboree 2017 
• Bridge Events
• Alberta Convention 2017 
• National Convention 2018  

 This is a special issue of Alberta Chatter featuring articles about promotion and marketing from past newsletters, in chronological order from the most recent issue, #2017-4, to the first issue in 2012 (formerly Convention Chatter).  

• Editor – THE NEST New Dancer Program 
• New CALLERLAB Resources 
• Glimpse Past - Calling in Early 1900's
• The Lighter Side of Darkness 
• Wandering Squares Celebrates
• Caller Neil McKnight
• No ‘One-Shot Wonders’ In Advertising 
• Alberta Jamboree 2017 
• Alberta Convention 2017 
• National Convention 2018 

• Editor - What Makes Square Dancing So Enjoyable?
• New Generation Intrigued by Math Concepts
• How To Photograph A Contra
• The Lighter Side of Darkness
• John Arthur McDonald, Caller 
• In My Humble Opinion - - Jean Wood
• Sore Hands
• Alberta Convention 2017 
• Alberta Campouts 2017  

• Editor - Using  CSRDS Pinterest 
• As I See It - by Nick Turner
• A Lesson In Marketing 
• Chatter Close-Up: Kelly Thompson, Three Hills
• The Lighter Side of Darkness 
• Are You Bi-dance-ual or Ambi-dance-trous?
• Using Our Slogo 
• Alberta Jamboree 2017 
• Alberta Convention 2017 
• Yellow Rock
• Square Dancers Needed! 
• Canadian Convention 2018  

• Editor - Reflect on What You Do For Your Club  
• Would Square Dancing Be Your First Choice? 
• Give Round Dancers A Break 
• Trash Can Dancing 
• Dance Way to Healthier You 
• SqUpBC-New Dancer Survey 
• The Lighter Side of Darkness 
• Chatter Close-Up: Olywyn (Buck) Press, Calgary
• Alberta Convention 2017 
• National Convention 2018  

•   Editor - Marketing On-Line
• Meet Edmonton’s 2017 Convention Committee
• The Lighter Side of Darkness
• Close-Up - Hi-Land Swingers, Calgary Celebrate 60 Years
• Recap of Regina Festival 2016
• Recap of High River Convention 

• Editor - Fall Promotional Ideas
• Solos – Then & Now
• Sewing Corner - Circle Skirt
• The Lighter Side of Darkness
• Chatter Close-Up - Hans & Kathy Cluver, Stettler
• Club Close-Up - Swinging Spokes Wheelchair Square Dance Club 
• Five Facts About Convention 
• Convention Program-At-A-Glance  

• Editor - Club Uses Casino Funds for Convention; Square Dancing in 2050; The "Off Season" 
• Sewing Corner - The Belt Purse
• The Lighter Side of Darkness
• Chatter Close-Up - Patricia Mahoney, Calgary 
• Big Picture - Where Do You Fit?
• Alberta Convention Update
• Past Conventions

One Great Convention 

• Rocky’s Success Story 
• Recruitment - by Tim Mariner
• Sewing Corner - Man's Ties, Elastic Belts
• Chatter Close-Up - Marilyn Fear, Calgary
• The Lighter Side of Darkness 
• Agents of Change-CALLERLAB 
• Alberta Convention Line-Up 
• Saskatchewan Festival Line-Up 

• Editor - Round Dance Advertising 
• CALLERLAB’s New Database 
• Winning Ways Success Story
• Sewing Corner - Crinoline Bag
• Chatter Close-Up - Wayne & Agnes Russell, Sherwood Park; Nick & Diane Weyland, Nanton
• The Lighter Side of Darkness 
• Festival 2016, Regina 
• Alberta Convention 2016 
• List of Campouts 2016 

• Are You Lively? Get It On Video
• Sewing Corner - Layered Skirt
• Selling the “Why” 
• Chatter Close-Up: Dawn Gilchrist & Murray Hamula, Airdrie 
• The Lighter Side of Darkness 
• Looking Back – Festivals 
• Alberta Convention 2016  

• Letter to Square Angels - by Tim Mariner
• What Is ‘ARTS’? 
• Our Square Dance Image
• Chatter Close-Up - Larry & Linda Peterson, RMH; Dee Jackins, Calgary 
• Sewing Corner - Crinoline Care
• Festival 2016 
• Jamboree Wrap-Up
• Alberta Convention Wrap-Up 
• Chatter Kudos - Norman & Loretta Demeule
• Update: Caller Neil McKnight  

• Editor - Club Website
• Writing A News Release 
• Chatter Close-Up - Dennis & Evelyn Wyllie; Ron & Elaine Terry; Norm & Hazel Paradis, Edmonton
• Jamboree Information 
• Alberta Convention 
• Chatter Kudos -Dr.Barbara Schneider, Calgary; AB Rose Award Recipients Symingtons
• Edmonton Supports 50-Call Program  

• Swan River’s Approach - by Linda Gilchrist
• What Sells-Facts or Benefits?
• Chatter Close-Up - Frances Hanzel, Airdrie
• Chatter Kudos - Several Dancers
• Festival 2016 
• Alberta Convention Update 
• Jamboree Highlights  

• Community Dance Program.- by Hope Pennock
• Chatter Close-Up - Doug & Teresa Dolman, Medicine Hat
• Different Teach Programs - Fast Track Program, Edmonton; Twice-A-Week, 12 Session, Red Deer; The Nest Mulitple Entry Points, Calgary
• Caller Kudos - Murray Few, Edmonton; Lorne Smith, Calgary
• Alberta Convention Update 

• Summer Demos - by Mike Seastrom 
• Chatter Close-Up – Jim & Doreen Guilloux, Rocky Mountain House
• The Wandering Squares .- Who Are They?
• Jamboree Anecdotes 
• Convention Newsletter
• List of 2015 AB Campouts  

• Editor - All About Callers
• Welcome to Caller School - by Gary & Eileen Smith
• What is CALLERLAB?
• Chatter Close-up - David & Marlene Symington, Calgary; Daryl Caswell & Barbara Schneider, Calgary
• Are They Different? Jamborees and Conventions
• The Convention Experience
• The Jamboree Experience
• Alberta Dance Websites