Hello there dance organizers! I have just returned to Maine after a trip to White River Junction. We sure are going to have a great weekend together at *Puttin' On the Dance*<http://www.puttinonthedance.org>! Couple of important reminders: *** Deadline for Earlybird Rates is September 1. *Get your registration <http://www.puttinonthedance.org/register/>in the mail by then to take advantage of discounted fees. *** Scholarships still available. *After processing the early scholarship <http://www.puttinonthedance.org/register/scholarships>applicants in one batch, we have some additional funds to offer, as applications come in. While in VT, Mary, Linda & I... - Visited the venue, Hotel Coolidge <http://www.hotelcoolidge.com>, and envisioned it buzzing with dance organizers. It was Mary's and my first time seeing it in person, and not only is it a cool place, but it will be even cooler in November with all of us roaming the hallways, sharing meals, and meeting in the various conference rooms. - Pieced together more details regarding the Program - Mary & Linda are fine-tuning the program content, session leadership and schedule further over the next couple of weeks. Check the website <http://www.puttinonthedance.org>for updates or get in touch with us via email or Facebook. - Received news of another group's support for the conference! THANK YOU to *New England Dancing Masters* of VT - longtime dance organizers and avid promoters of traditional dance for children, families, schools & communities. If you don't already know these wonderful folks and their publications, check out www.dancingmasters.com. - Got updates on incoming registrations (so far, our group includes dance organizers from Ontario, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and even Jonesborough, TN!) During our planning meeting, the four of us also had some inspiring informal conversations about the joys and challenges of dance organization, just as we expect we'll have again in November with all of you. Let me (or any of us) know if you have any questions, especially so you can register <http://www.puttinonthedance.org/register/>by Sept 1 for Earlybird Discounts. Happy organizing! Chrissy Fowler 207-338-0979 nedanceorgs(a)gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/PuttinOnTheDance Puttin' On the Dance: A Conference for Northeast Dance Organizers November 11-13, 2011 www.puttinonthedance.org http://www.facebook.com/PuttinOnTheDance Chrissy Fowler (ME) Delia Clark (VT) Linda Henry (MA) Mary Wesley (VT)