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Spring 2014 – Grange in Trouble; More Funds Needed

August 7, 2014 by Tova

Here are some facts and figures about the Grange budget (2013 figures):

EXPENSES

Real estate taxes                  $6631

Heating cost                         $5627

Snowplow/sanding            $3625

Mortgage for renovations            $2162

Cleaning/janitorial supplies      $2465

Insurance                             $1426

Phone/electricity               $1397

Total Expenses$23,333

 

INCOME

Contra Dance Umbrella Rent  $6300

Montpelier Church                    $3650

West African Dance                 $1280

Afro-Caribbean Dance            $1750

One-time rentals                      $2590

Fundraising/donations         $2605

Total Income $18,175

What’s wrong with this picture? We need help in creating more income.

A diminishing number of Grange members meet once a month (first Saturday at 4:30 p.m.) to discuss all the topics necessary to keep the building functioning. We would like to encourage more dancers to be actively involved. If you feel that dancing in Montpelier is important in your life and you have a couple hours to give to ensure this wonderful resource is able to continue providing dance space, donate your time now. It could make all the difference.

We need help with web updates, advertising, fundraisers, grant writing, rentals and building maintenance. If you’re interested, e-mail Fran at keepsakepearls@gmail.com.

The Grange is a lovely space with lots of parking. Got any meetings coming up that need a great spot for gathering, a convention, party, class, graduation, wedding?

We also now have wifi service at the Grange. This new and faster service will hopefully help the Grange attract more rentals. We believe wifi will be an attractive service for organizations doing training seminars and public meetings. If you have an idea for a prospective renter, let Jody know 802-522-6171.

We love the Grange culture because there is such a wide spectrum of participants. The dances are so great because all ages and socioeconomic groups mingle. Where else do you get that??

Filed Under: The Dancers' News

Spring 2014 – Dancers’ News Classifieds

August 7, 2014 by Tova

HELP WANTED

Like Facebook?

Facebook is an important communication tool for the Grange. We need dancers to like our Facebook page and add their own posts: visit facebook.com/capitalcitygrangemontpelier.

Are You a Web Wizard?

The Grange needs your web help. We’re looking for folks to help with our new wifi hotspot, our website, and general marketing. For more info, contact Fran: keepsakepearls@gmail.com.

Can’t stop dancing?

Another way to increase the Grange’s income is to start up a new dance series. Are you are a creator of new dances; family or funky or any other? Contact Fran at keepsakepearls@gmail.com.

Happy 100th, Grange!

May 2 will commemorate the Capital City Grange’s 100th birthday. If you would like to help celebrate this momentous year, contact Merry: merrykays@yahoo.com.

Filed Under: The Dancers' News

Spring 2104 – A Story of Contagious Volunteering

August 7, 2014 by Tova

I came up to the [Feb. 9] fundraiser as a member of the clean-up committee . . . I found a well-oiled machine operating the kitchen. Everything ran smoothly with the exception of one coffee pot, and Tim reset its circuit breaker. And found the paper towels. And then people began bringing their dishes down. Time for me to get to work.

But not yet! Suddenly the sinks were fully staffed with ad hoc dish-washers and dish-dryers. Some people washed the dishes they’d brought down. Some washed whatever dishes were waiting, and then let others take a turn. It was easy, seamless and quite lovely to see.

It IS contagious. There are many people (you know most of them) who give the dance community their time and are good at what they do. But we could use some more of them. Next time a call goes out for volunteers, come join us.

-—Elizabeth Templeton, Brookfield

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The Dancers’ News – Spring 2014 – New Bathrooms Planned; Many Dancers Rejoice

August 7, 2014 by Tova

Grange users are excited about the construction plans for a new bathroom downstairs. The Friends of the Grange are writing a grant and developing plans to renovate the downstairs bathrooms, including sinks, water fountain, accessible toilet and changing rooms.

“I think everyone would agree: it’s time!!” writes one Grange member.

The Vermont Arts Council will be announcing the winners of the Cultural Facilities grants in mid-August.   This will be a matching funds grant; so there will still be much fundraising to do.

Filed Under: The Dancers' News

Next Contra Dance: August 16 Featuring Adina Gordon and the Irregulars

August 6, 2014 by Tova

Contra dancing brings joy and laughter and friends into your life. It is fun beyond words. Contra dancing is done to live music – guitar and fiddle and other instruments, playing jigs and reels. A caller teaches each dance, and tells you what to do. You just need to know how to walk! No need to bring a partner–men and women ask each other to dance.

Contra dances are 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays at 8 PM at the Capital City Grange on Northfield Road (Hwy. 12) about 1/2 mile south of Montpelier.

Next Dance: August 16, 2014
ADINA GORDON
The Irregulars
Instruction for newcomers at 7:30! We’ll teach some of the basic “figures” that will be called when the dance begins at 8:00. No partner needed, just bring a willingness to smile and have a good time!

Admission: $9, $5 for dancers 15 and under
Newcomers always welcome!

All dances taught
Dances are done in lines of couples. All ages -from 5 to 105. Each couple follows the calls, dancing with another couple. After you and your partner have done the dance figures with one couple you do them with the next couple in line. By the end of the dance you have danced with everyone in your set. There are about 9 or 10 dances in an evening. The convention is to ask a different partner for each dance and to ask people you don’t know to dance. You get to hear lively music, enjoy some exercise, meet your neighbors, and build our community. What more could you want!

Please help us preserve our dance floor! Bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes, and change into them downstairs before joining the dance on the main floor.
Presented by the Contradance Umbrella

For more information about the dance, call 802-744-2851 (Todd).
For information about booking bands and callers, contact Cindy at cwarrentaska@pshift.com.

Filed Under: The Dancers' News

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Tim Swartz, President
Capital City Grange #469
802-225-8921 (cell - not available during work)
802-431-0129 (work - direct line)
grangepresident@capitalcitygrange.org

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