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New Dance Location

Starting with the July 3 dance, we'll be going to the Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church in Burke, VA. Brr, if you want a cool place to dance, this is it. In addition to good AC, the church as a wood floor and is located near the intersection of the Fairfax County Parkway and Burke Lake Road. See directions.

National Dance Day

"So You Think You Can Dance" executive producer and judge Nigel Lythgoe would like to declare July 31, NATIONAL DANCE DAY.

WHAT: NATIONAL DANCE DAY is a grassroots initiative that encourages the nation, young and old, to move! Individuals, families, organizations and communities from across the nation come together through their creative expression in dance.

WHEN: Saturday, July 31st

WHY: To continue to generate national awareness for dance which has proven its value in bringing individuals from all walks of life together through a positive platform. Most importantly, the day is intended to promote health and wellness nationwide.

Per Nigel, the goal is to "prove that the 'Power of Dance' can MOVE an entire Country!" So get up off the couch, put on your dancing shoes, and join us at our NVCWDA dance on July 31st at the Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church, 10125 Lakehaven Court, Burke, VA. Hope to see you all there to help us commemorate NATIONAL DANCE DAY!

In Memoriam

Longtime NVCWDA member and former Planning Director Rodger Andrews passed away on June 20. The death notice and guestbook is in the Washington Post. A memorial prayer service was held on Wednesday, June 30.

New Board of Directors

The new board took office at the dance on June 5. The photo shows from L to R, Donna Dennis (Treasurer), Susan Scott (Planning Director), Eric Vondra (Communications Director), Charlie Pierce (President), Dan Pierce (Special Events Director), and Bo Marlin (VP and Dance Director). Not pictured: Marty Johnson (Membership Director) and Pat McMurray (Secretary).

One position for 2010-2011 still remains open:

• Member at Large - coordinates snacks for the dances

The term is one year. Please consider volunteering. You will have fun, meet a lot of people, and shape the future of NVCWDA. All the Board members pitch in to help organize and run our dances. Please contact President Charlie Pierce for any questions and to let her know if you are interested in being Member at Large for this year. Thanks.

Benefit Dance

Our annual Benefit Dance for Fisher House on May 15 showcased the generosity of NVCWDA members, as we raised more than $3000. A Fisher House representative came to our dance on June 19 to accept the check.

Fisher House provides "a home away from home" that enables family members of people in the military to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time -- during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets, brought food, and contributed items for the silent auction. Everyone enjoyed viewing and bidding on the items and Trisha's artwork fetched some excellent bids. The dance demos provided by the Country Steppers, Dale and Anita, and Mal and Linda again showed why these people are tops in their field.

Pat Kelley (right) of the Country Steppers presents NVCWDA president Charlie Pierce with a $500 donation to Fisher House from the Country Steppers.	Country Steppers Luella Montgomery and ThreePete Andrews participate in the Steppers' dance routine.
Anita and Dale Strawser, elegant as ever in their dance demo.	Mal and Linda Zerden provided a comic flare in their routine.
After their performances at the benefit, the various dancers take a well-earned bow.	Bernie and Lydia Vitale won the raffle for the quilt (shown in background) made and donated by Ann Marlin (right).