SQUARE DANCE CLUB NEWSLETTER SEP—OCT 2014 Frank Kot On September 25, about 20 Tom Katz Officers and Committee Chairs met again at the home of Joyce Lovelace to discuss our club’s dance plans for the year. Sadly, one of our important members was missing. Frank Kot had died on August 19. On Aug. 19, 2014, our dear friend, Frank Kot, lost his 3 year battle with advanced colon cancer. He fought hard with numerous rounds of chemo, with a few landing him in the hospital with life threatening side-effects. He was 82 years old. Frank’s good friend and partner, Barb Ash, has graciously written a tribute to his life. Thanks, Barb. I will add only one small example of Frank’s sense of humor. Recently, when we asked him if he would stay on as our Co-Treasurer, Frank replied: “Heck, I don’t even buy green bananas”. Ramblings Finances: As of now, our club finances appear to be stable. We have a bank balance and, last year, we actually made a few dollars. We have some new members and, with the help of Walt’s hard work and lessons, we hope to gain more. As of this writing, our Membership Lists and our Committee Listings are not quite complete. We always encourage new people to volunteer to be Officers or Committee Chairs. We direct this appeal especially to our new members. Our present officers and chairs have held their positions for some years. Most of them would be happy to turn over their responsibilities to someone else—and especially to get new energy and new ideas into the club. Are you tired of seeing the same format in every issue of this newsletter? Or seeing exactly the same format in every Tom Katz flyer? You can do something about it. Volunteer (1) to be the Publicity/ Newsletter Chair or (2) to write either a Column or an occasional story or biographical sketch for this newsletter. It comes out, at most, every second month. See Ron or Mary Ann Reuter for info or to volunteer. Frank worked 40 years as the head of the metallurgical department of Hoskins Wire Manufacturing Co. in Detroit.. He tried to retire earlier, but they kept calling him back to help with jobs they were having trouble with. Frank is survived by 1 sister, 2 sons, David and Dan, 1 niece, and 1 adopted grandson. Frank loved to dance, and was an active member for years with the Tom Katz. He served as an officer ever since he joined the club, as their Travel Chairman, Membership Chairman, President and, most recently, Treasurer with his good friend and dance partner, Barb Ash. Barb and Frank even took ballroom dance lessons. Frank was an active member and officer of a Model A club. Frank loved fixing things, and helped his good friend Bill keep his Model A running. They went on many trips around Michigan (including a yearly blueberry-picking trip). On these trips they carried along spare parts in case of breakdowns. Continued on p.4. MAR—APR 2013 SEP—OCT 2014 15 Mile Rd E. Travel Banner: (586) 792-6689 Rd Oktoberfest Hoedown (wear denim) Holiday Hop No Dance (School Closed) A Night With Elvis (2nd Fri. in Feb.) To Be Determined. Hawaiian Luau Subscription Dance - Art Bentley Tee Shirt Dance Kl a Utic Tom Katz Schedule: (First Fridays of month) Oct. 3, 2014 Nov. 7 Dec 5 Jan. 2015 Feb. 13, 2015 Mar. 6 Apr. 3 May 1 Jun. 5 ein Rd Rounds: 7:30 with Lillian Chesney Squares: 8:00 – 10:00 pm: with Walt Zatorski ) X Klein Rd Garfield Rd Fraser High School, 34270 Garfield Rd, Fraser, 48026 14 Mile Rd Take 15 Mile Rd, then So. on Klein Rd (past baseball diamond). Club Info: (586) 212- Mainstream & Plus Refreshments (Clip and save) (Tentative) Caller: Walt Zatorski Cuer: Lillian Chesney President: Joyce Lovelace (586)212-6977 kjsbws@wowway.com Co-President: Mike Gartner (586)415-7282 mcgartner47@yahoo.com Vice President: Marge Humig (586)777-3035 Secretary: Betty & Roger Van Havermaat (586)775-8195 rjvanhavr@yahoo.com Treasurer: Barb Ash (586)949-0589 barbnmeg@juno.com Membership: Pete & Olanda Zeffer (586)773-8158 ppz46@hotmail.com Travels/Banner: John Joyce (586)792-6689 & Alane Rowley (586)727-1339 alane.rowley@comcast.net Publicity/Newsletter: Ron & Mary Ann Reuter. (586)573-4764; rreutr@comcast.net Activities: Marge Humig; (586)777-3035 Refreshments: Regittko: 248-608-2847, eddielour@wowway.com Webmaster: Bob & Carol Oshnock (586)778-9485 rjoshnock@comcast.net Web: http://www.oshnock.com/sd/tomkatz ********************************************** ********************************************** ***************************** Tom Katz Committees As always, we especially appreciate it when members bring refreshments to our dances—although we want to emphasize that this is not mandatory. Mainly, we want YOU at the dances. ***************************** Page 2 Ein Prosit to Oktoberfest Oct.—Dec. Celebrations. Happy Birthday to: Robert Bailey Patty Serafini Alane Rowley Eddie Lou Regittko Walt Zatorski Carrie Zatorski Oct. 10 Oct. 16 Nov. 24 Dec. 3 Dec. 10 Jan. 10 (if our info is wrong or incomplete, please let us know. We’re not good at reading minds.) Attendance at our recent dances: March: 32 Guests; 19 Members April: 23 Guests; 22 Members May: 15 Guests; 24 Members June: 22 Guests; 27 Members Mary Ann & Ron Reuter (586) 573-4764 rreutr@comcast.net Let us know if you have news.. SEP—OCT 2014 ACTIVITIES July 12: Picnic at Regittkos. Watch Port Huron—Mackinaw sailboats June 23: Windsor. Watch fireworks from our dinner table Sep. 24: Some of members at Joyce’s Committee Meeting Page 3 SEP—OCT 2014 Frank Kot (Cont’d from p. 1) May 2: Subscription Dance Frank enjoyed camping, and belonged to the 007 camping club, and acted as their President for years. In his younger years, he loved to ski, play golf, and especially to play tennis which he claimed to do quite well. He also enjoyed going to plays and movies, reading books, and doing crossword puzzles. Frank was great at math, and used those skills to help our club know how we were doing financially. Frank liked animals, especially cats. His last cat, a Siamese named Pi, pre-deceased him 6 months ago. A memorial to the Macomb Humane Society is being taken in Frank’s name from anyone who would like to contribute. An envelope is on the Treasurer’s table. Frank felt he had a good life, and was very thankful that God gave him 3 years after a diagnosis of 3 months. His ashes will be inurned at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI, and his family is planning a Memorial Service at the cemetery on Friday, November 7 at 2:30 pm. Frank will be greatly missed by everyone – especially by me. Lovingly submitted by Barb Ash. NEW ACTIVITIES June 6: TK Dance Thanks to Marge Humig for arranging the enjoyable ‘fireworks’ bus trip to Windsor. The gambling, music, dinner, and fireworks were all enjoyable. Marge will be arranging a trip to the GP War Memorial on Sunday Dec. 14. We will attend a Matinee Performance of “White Christmas”. See Marge for more info. Page 4 SEP—OCT 2014 We welcome the following new Tom Katz Members: TRAVELS Thanks to Alane and JJ for the following TK Travel info: Tom and Pam McCarthy Bonnie Sherwood Jerry and Terry Wale. (If we left you off, feel free to slap us up-side the head). Patches on Sep. 20: Gerry Miranti John Joyce Alane Rowley Patty Serafini David Thompson Pete & Olanda Zeffer We encourage you to become involved in the Tom Katz. Volunteer! Don’t wait to be asked. Country Twirlers on Sep. 20 (Stole banner) Diane Beauchamp Betty & Roger VanHavermaat Robert Jacobson Joyce Lovelace Roger & Jeanette Bak Pam & Tom McCarthy Walt & Carrie Zatorski Notes from Joyce Lovelace: BASKETS FOR STATE CONVENTION When SEMA made their request for clubs to donate baskets for the state convention, our Tom Katz members donated not one, but two, baskets with the theme ‘Italy.’ Betty VanHavermaat and Diane Beauchamp did a great job collecting the items and making both baskets look so exquisite. Money from this raffle was used to help pay for installation of plastic dance floor tiles. Clawsonaires on Sep. 27 John Joyce Alane Rowley Patty Serafini Jack Walton ANNIVERSARY CLOCK MYSTERY SOLVED by Tom Katz. Heel and Toe Squaredance Club from Manchester, New Hampshire had sent their anniversary clock on a goodwill mission by passing it on from club-to-club during travels. After a personal call from Pete and Olanda Zeffer saying the clock was already mailed, the Heel and Toe SDC was delighted to have it in time for their 55th Anniversary dance in October. Tom Katz to the rescue! Next Travel: Saturday, Oct. 18 to Patches Ein Prosit der Gemutlichkeit (a toast to good cheer) Oktoberfest is being celebrated right now at the Hofbrauhaus in Munich, Germany Page 5