Hello Dancers,

Spring has sprung. I love this time of year as I see the new leaves coming out on the trees and the green grass beginning to show itself after our long hard winter here in north Texas. It is a testament to life’s resilience. Speaking of new beginnings, NORTEX will be electing a slate of new officers this month at the Quarterly Business Meeting on April 12, 2026. Come out and see how the process works for electing new officers. Here are your nominees.

President – Donna Miller
Secretary – James Hrubes
Treasurer – Ron & Jolene Ryan
Area VP – Tim & Tam Austin
Area VP – Joan Garner & John Hurst
Area VP – Dan & Ruanne Banse
Area VP – Amanda Rogers

The 75th National Square Dance Convention is coming up soon in Waco, Texas. I know most everyone has registered for this event. If you have not, I would highly recommend doing so as this is not likely to return to Texas any time soon. I have it on good word that there are going to be a lot of fun things going on. A couple that caught my attention are as follows. 1) Demo dance on the bridge over the Brazos. 2) Tours of Magnolia. 3) Trash dance classes.

The Texas State Federation of Square and Round Dancers is having their annual festival in Longview, Texas this summer. This is another fun event that you would love to participate in.

There are a lot of great opportunities to dance in and around Texas this year. Get out, Have Fun and enjoy our favorite hobby.

Take Care and I will see you in a square,

Let’s Grow NORTEX,