CAPITAL CITY POLKA DANCERS ASSOCIATION 31 Kensington Dr. Camp Hill, PA. 17011 “Delivering Polka Excellence To The Polka Community” +++ JANUARY 2015 +++ Meeting News: President Shirley Weiss opened the December 4, 2014 General Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. There were 22 members present. The November 6, 2014 meeting minutes were read by Recording Secretary Polly Bush. The minutes were approved as read. Our appreciation to Helen Shirk for preparing dessert and Luther Wolfersberger for helping with the coffee and Ken Faust for organizing the 50/50 tickets and to the members who set up and took down the tables and chairs. The following positions need to be filled for the coming year. The Nominating Committee is looking for a few good men and women. Members currently serving in these capacities will be happy to explain the job to you. They have a wealth of knowledge and information. President Vice President Treasurer Financial Secretary Board Member Board Member Chairperson for Dance Lessons (1 time per year) Chairperson for the Third Friday Night Club—for our special needs friends —Twice a year—Spring and Christmas Dances Membership Report: Wayne Bowers states that we currently have 223 members. CCPDA MEETINGS : The next Board Meeting will be held January 8 at 6:30 PM and the General Meeting will be at 7:30 PM. Meetings are held at the Chambers Hill Fire Co at 6400 Chambers Hill Road, Harrisburg, PA Sunshine Report: Pat Ankerbrandt reports that get well wishes were sent to Barney Gamby. A sympathy card was sent to Doris Blouin and the club has sent a donation of $25.00 to the Zembo Shrine in memory of her husband, Les Blouin. A sympathy card was sent to Tom Glowacki (loss of brother-in-law, Leo Switila.) President: Shirley Weiss 717-975-0114 Vice President: Lois Wolfersberger 717-737-0753 Recording Secretary: Polly Bush 717-774-1031 Treasurer: Andy Green 717-761-1450 Financial Secretary: Ron Kurtz 717-774-6404 Board: Van Webster 717-230-9795 Board/Membership: Wayne Bowers 717-939-6788 Board: Glenn Steager 717-608-2258 Board/Ticket Sales: Sandy Smith 717-752-7013 Board/Past President: Barbara Fenwick 717-763-9494 Board: Bill Fenwick 717-763-9494 Hospitality: Helen Shirk 717-774-5671 Hospitality: Bev Reifsnyder 717-834-4831 Newsletter: Sandy & Andy Green 717-761-1450 Dance Host Coordinator: Merry Kurtz 717-774-6404 Dance Instructors: Anne & Dave Loeffler 717-229-2033 Sunshine: Pat Ankerbrandt 717-732-6287 Bands: Shirley Weiss 717-766-7068 Band Sponsor Contact: John Fromme 717-792-2263 50/50 Tickets: Ken Faust 717-564-1177 Publicity: Barbara Fenwick 717-763-9494 Please email: [email protected] with any infor- mation to be printed in newsletter or call 717-761-1450. Email Newsletter: Members who would like to receive the newsletter by e-mail, please send an email to Andy Green at: [email protected] The Christmas dinner/dance was attended by 77. Polka Punch played a mix of Polka, Christmas tunes and requests. Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance and handed out candies to the folks who were good all year. Great hors d'oeuvre were provided by Lois and Shirley (meatballs, cheese & crackers and veggie pizza). Bill Fenwick made fuzzy navels. Tables looked very festive with green tablecloths and red poinsettias.