CALLERLAB Annual Convention

CALLERLAB's members get together every year for three days of fellowship, energy, and action:

• Committee Meetings.  This is where most committee work is accomplished, when members can meet face-to-face.  Committees meet to discuss and reach decisions.
• Interest Sessions. Callers with common interests get together and chat.   If you're new, you'll hear what to expect in new situations; if you're an old hand, you'll hear fresh ideas and share the enthusiasm.
• Panels.  Panels are presented on many facets of calling. Panel facilitators share their knowledge and experience on a given topic, and participants always learn something that will improve or enhance their calling skills.
• The Membership Meeting.  On Wednesday morning, the membership holds its annual business meeting, where CALLERLAB members make decisions. 
• Social Time.  One of the most important things about the Convention is your opportunity to meet and network with other callers, where you can recharge your batteries, make friends, and share ideas.

In addition to the CALLERLAB Annual Convention, affiliated organizations sponsor Mini-Labs, which allow opportunities for callers outside the continental United States to fulfill the convention attendance requirement. Mini-Labs also provide the opportunity to network with fellow callers.

Convention News

• 5/24/2007
  A Caller Trainer Seminar was held prior to the 2007 CALLERLAB Convention on March 31, and April 1, 2007 in the Sheraton Hotel in Colorado Springs. The seminar was designed for callers who are working with other callers to help them learn to call. The seminar was be staffed by Accredited Caller-Coaches.
  

• 5/24/2007
  A Beginner Dance Party Leader's Seminar was held on Saturday and Sunday at the 2007 CALLERLAB Convention in Colorado Springs, CO. The seminar provided valuable information about how to conduct a Beginner Dance Party, including how to get the dance started and how to keep the dancers entertained. Some of CALLERLAB's most talented and respected Members shared their expertise.
  

• 5/24/2007
  The 2007 CALLERLAB Convention was held April 1-4 2007 in the Sheraton Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO. Over 260 CALLERLAB Members, Partners, and guests attended this four day event. A highlight of the convention was dance performance and demonstration by three Colorado Dance groups. A DVD of this fantastic show is available through the office. Other special features this year included a talk by "Pappy Shaw", one-on-one sessions with Caller-Coaches, individual voice sessions.
  

2009 Annual CALLERLAB Convention

The 2009 Annual CALLERLAB Convention will be held on April 6-8, 2009, at the Airport Hilton Hotel in Kansas City, MO.   Plan to join us there! 

Dates of Upcoming Conventions - Locations to be determined

• March 29-31, 2010 (East Region)

General Information

Attire

For the men -- casual attire is suitable at all sessions. Some prefer to get a little dressier for the banquets, but this is not a requirement. Square dance attire is certainly appropriate but not required. Many wear sweaters during the day and vests or jackets in the evening. In the past, several people have been offended by those who wear hats at convention meals. We request that you observe the courtesy of removing your hat at convention meals.

For the ladies -- casual attire is suitable at all sessions. Most ladies wear casual clothing during the day and get dressier for the evening banquets. Some ladies prefer a skirt and blouse, a cocktail dress or similar attire. Square dance attire is certainly appropriate but not required. There are a couple of scheduled dances and square dance attire is optional at these functions. Also, since air-conditioning is ever-present, a light wrap might make life more comfortable. Of the two banquets, people tend to dress up more for Tuesday evening.

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