[Organizers] Puttin' On the Dance: Sept update

Here's what's happening at Puttin' On the Dance: A Conference for Northeast Dance Organizers <http://www.puttinonthedance.org/>. *REGISTRATIONS:* - The conference is *filling up!* Nearly 70 dance organizers are now registered. So far we're a diverse group - age (20s to 70s), experience organizing dances (4 months to 35 years), types of dances (monthly rural community, urban weekly, gender free, English, family, contras, chestnuts, and more), organizational structure (from one person shows to huge non-profit boards), and location (CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, ONT, VT as well as MI, PA & TN) Wow!! - Our original capacity target was 75-80, and while we may be able to squeeze in a few more, if you *plan to come* but have been procrastinating, *now *would be the time to send in your registration. - We've posted updates on our website regarding current availability of the various housing options. - Registration forms and details are on the POtD website<http://www.puttinonthedance.org/register/> . - Remember, the regular rates are in effect. *SCHOLARSHIPS:* - Scholarship funds are *still *available - thanks in part to the generosity of many individual dance organizers who've registered for the conference and *made a donation*.* *- *New!* We've just gotten word of support from the Monadnock Folklore Society <http://www.monadnockfolk.org/>, a NH folk arts organization which directs various concerts, music sessions, and the Johnny Trombly memorial scholarship, as well as the every Monday/2nd Sat Nelson NH dances and the 1st Sat Peterborough dance. - Thanks MFS & generous donors among the registrants, as well as CDSS, DEFFA, NEFFA, & New England Dancing Masters! *LEADERSHIP & PROGRAM:* - New session leaders are coming on board as Linda & Mary continue to work on the details of the program and coordinate with the session leadership. - We're always happy to hear suggestions of Northeast dance organizers who also happen to be be talented and skilled presenters or teachers. Contact us here: nedanceorgs(a)gmail.com And finally, some of you have asked how the venue held up in the aftermath of recent hurricane flooding in VT. The Hotel Coolidge is fine, although that whole region has suffered major structural damage (roads, bridges, water/sewer, electricity, homes/businesses). According to Delia, who lives in the Upper Valley, the locals have really come together in solidarity with their neighbors, showing the power and the importance of community. On that note, we look forward to building community with many of you in November. And of course, happy dance organizing to all! Cheers, Chrissy -- Puttin' On the Dance: A Conference for Northeast Dance Organizers November 11-13, 2011 PuttinOntheDance.org <http://www.puttinonthedance.org/> http://www.facebook.com/PuttinOnTheDance Chrissy Fowler (ME) Delia Clark (VT) Linda Henry (MA) Mary Wesley (VT)