Hello to all.

I would like to thank the NORTEX Members for allowing and trusting me in holding the NORTEX President Position for the term 2026-2027. It is very much an honor!

I really appreciate the hard work that Kaye Horstmann and Karen McGinney put into the Installation held on June 14th. The host clubs were Rainbow Rounds, Circle I, Pioneers, Triangle Squares, Tri-City Promenaders, Roadrunners, and Trailblazers. You all did an outstanding job and showed great teamwork throughout the whole event. Excellent job Toby Thomason for calling and Walter Brewer for cueing. The dance was lots of fun and joy filled the dance hall.

There were many wonderful awards given to the dancers by Past President Vince Matej. It was very exciting to see these dancers as they realized it was them who were being rewarded. Congratulations!

Honey Pot Award – Leonard Walton and Karen McGinney
Star Awards – Erin & Tommy Uzee and Kaye Gregory
Spark Award – Dani Woolever and Becca Woolever
Rookie Dancer of the Year-Dan and Ruanne Banse
Teen Rookie Dancer of the Year- Karen Chambers and Peter Chambers
Dancer of the Year- Karen McGinney and Richard Koch

Congratulations to the following clubs for Growth Achievement Award: Circle 8, Log Cabin Swingers, Plus Squared, and Roadrunners. It’s wonderful to see our clubs grow!

Congratulations to the 2026 Club of the Year: Tri-City Promenaders! Well Deserved!

July 4th is right around the corner and the day to celebrate our wonderful country. It’s always a fun weekend by many who celebrate with bar-b-q and possibly shooting fireworks. On this special day, please remember to stay safe.

The Round Up Kickoff Dance is July 12th at Swingtime Center from 6-9 pm. Please remember it is a FREE dance if you pre-register or register at the Kickoff Dance. The Round Up Themed Dances are always so exciting and a great way to get dancers pumped up so make sure you schedule your dance and advertise it as a Two-Signature Dance. If you have any questions, please reach out to the General Chair, Pamela Waugh.

I’m looking forward to seeing you in a square!

Living Life the NORTEX Way,