News:
20th November 2019
Rachelle Mills (Kelly), formerly of Bundaberg, passed away peacefully in the Rockhampton Mater Hospital surrounded by her family and close friends on Wednesday 20th November, 2019 following a nearly 4 year battle with a life threatening illness.
Rachelle (Shell) was an amazing person, an accountant by profession who wanted to expand her part time career as a cake decorator and her business Shell’s Art CQ was renowned in the region. If you’ve tasted any of Shell’s cooking you’ll know why. If anyone required help for any reason Rachelle was always there to offer assistance, advice, support and love. Her own problems were never her priority and she was deeply troubled that what was happening with her own life was rough on her family. She was so strong of character and determination and was taken too soon at such an early age of just 35. We’re so glad her pain has ended but this will leave a huge hole in many lives.
Shell lost her mum Shellie, a talented artist and community worker who painted several backdrops for the 2016 National Square Dance Convention, just before her own diagnosis.
From a very young age Shell learned to dance with her Nana, Shirley Kelly and the Cane Country Squares and supported Shirley and their club until her move to Rockhampton where she soon became not only a staunch supporter of Rocky Twirlers but a respected and devoted leader.
We will miss seeing her smiling face on the dance floor and she will be forever in our hearts.
Shell’s family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be forwarded in remembrance of her to the Oncology Department, Rockhampton Mater Hospital.
Rachelle Mills (Kelly), formerly of Bundaberg, passed away peacefully in the Rockhampton Mater Hospital surrounded by her family and close friends on Wednesday 20th November, 2019 following a nearly 4 year battle with a life threatening illness.
Rachelle (Shell) was an amazing person, an accountant by profession who wanted to expand her part time career as a cake decorator and her business Shell’s Art CQ was renowned in the region. If you’ve tasted any of Shell’s cooking you’ll know why. If anyone required help for any reason Rachelle was always there to offer assistance, advice, support and love. Her own problems were never her priority and she was deeply troubled that what was happening with her own life was rough on her family. She was so strong of character and determination and was taken too soon at such an early age of just 35. We’re so glad her pain has ended but this will leave a huge hole in many lives.
Shell lost her mum Shellie, a talented artist and community worker who painted several backdrops for the 2016 National Square Dance Convention, just before her own diagnosis.
From a very young age Shell learned to dance with her Nana, Shirley Kelly and the Cane Country Squares and supported Shirley and their club until her move to Rockhampton where she soon became not only a staunch supporter of Rocky Twirlers but a respected and devoted leader.
We will miss seeing her smiling face on the dance floor and she will be forever in our hearts.
Shell’s family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be forwarded in remembrance of her to the Oncology Department, Rockhampton Mater Hospital.
15th November 2019
Today Lighthouse Squares had their annual Friendship luncheon; this year celebrating David Smythe's retirement. David has been instrumental in writing constitutions, by-laws and training modules to assist in the smooth running of square dancing in Queensland. For many years he has trained callers and dancers who have appreciated his challenging and interesting choreography.
On behalf of the QCA, I presented David with a certificate of appreciation for his contribution and commitment to square dancing over the past 50 years.
Today Lighthouse Squares had their annual Friendship luncheon; this year celebrating David Smythe's retirement. David has been instrumental in writing constitutions, by-laws and training modules to assist in the smooth running of square dancing in Queensland. For many years he has trained callers and dancers who have appreciated his challenging and interesting choreography.
On behalf of the QCA, I presented David with a certificate of appreciation for his contribution and commitment to square dancing over the past 50 years.
21st October 2019
Over the weekend, David Smythe officially announces his retirement from square dance calling. See picture HERE
Over the weekend, David Smythe officially announces his retirement from square dance calling. See picture HERE
27th April 2019
Nev McLachlan received his Gold Microphone award & Lynn MacPherson received her Silver Microphone award at the 60th ANSDC in Deloraine Tasmania- see picture HERE
Nev McLachlan received his Gold Microphone award & Lynn MacPherson received her Silver Microphone award at the 60th ANSDC in Deloraine Tasmania- see picture HERE
23rd March 2019
As per our November quarterly meeting - I have purchased the new laptop for our secretary. I have set-up most of the programs that will be needed. Though the Office programs are a little aged, they work well. I will hand the machine to our President to set-up SKYPE after she gets back from Tasmania. For those that want to know, it's a Dell with an AMD chip equivalent to intel i5/7 with 256Gb of SSD memory and 8gb RAM. I don't remember the processor speed. I also purchased a 500Gb SSD external portable hard drive and a wireless mouse and a carry bag to go with it.
As per our November quarterly meeting - I have purchased the new laptop for our secretary. I have set-up most of the programs that will be needed. Though the Office programs are a little aged, they work well. I will hand the machine to our President to set-up SKYPE after she gets back from Tasmania. For those that want to know, it's a Dell with an AMD chip equivalent to intel i5/7 with 256Gb of SSD memory and 8gb RAM. I don't remember the processor speed. I also purchased a 500Gb SSD external portable hard drive and a wireless mouse and a carry bag to go with it.
.Callerlab has just released Alpabetical Basic & Mainstream Lists
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The ACF has released the latest National Convention eligibility guidelines.
Download a copy below to see if/how the new guidelines affect you.
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Callerlab has a new FASR naming system, download here.
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To find the document at the Callerlab website, click HERE
Also, Check out the Date Claimers page
The QCA has a Face Book Group - Click HERE to go there.
See QCA Members Vocal samples page HERE.
Check out this website: "Qld. Caller Cuer Profiles"
Have a look at your profile and see if it's what you want "Out There".
You do have the option to make CHANGES or OPT OUT entirely.
Have a look at your profile and see if it's what you want "Out There".
You do have the option to make CHANGES or OPT OUT entirely.