Roundalab

BYLAW AND STANDARD CHANGES

There was one Bylaw proposal made which failed. Standard changes will be detailed in the upcoming Journal and posted at the website under Convention Proceedings.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY

There are currently two important volunteer positions open: Video Chair and Operating Procedures Editor. If you would like to know more about these opportunities, please send your inquiries to [email protected] or [email protected].

FALL JOURNAL ARTICLES – Aug 1 –
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Please submit your event photos for publication in our Fall Journal. This is a great way to show what’s going on around the world.

ORGANIZATION CHART
The Org Chart (available at Member Resources) shows which RAL members have stepped up to take on a volunteer role. These volunteer positions are crucial to RAL success. If you have a question about anything ROUNDALAB, please check the Org Chart for the appropriate specialist who can answer your question(s). You may always send your questions to the office, but I’ll likely forward to the appropriate person on the Org Chart.

BADGE BARS

If you are in need of badge bars (longevity, service, etc.) please let the office know. I have plenty in stock.

RAL 50 WACO CONVENTION

Jim Taylor, USDA representative to RAL, posted several photo albums of these events. Follow these links for a view: ROUNDALAB (6-21 through 6-24)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/VoKcXvFkxd8k9mAA9

; Thurs. Showcase, & dancing
https://photos.app.goo.gl/x7W38YbrETzY6MCt7

; Tuesday Evening Round Dancing in Waco
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZoXN26gsL21tEGUM9

Convention Proceedings and other convention documents will be posted in the next few weeks.

Our 51st convention will be in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Our convention begins on Saturday, June 19 with the Opening Reception, education workshops and business meetings Sunday thru Wednesday. We’ll end by 11:00 am on Wednesday June 23 giving you plenty of time to get to Loveland for the start of NSDC 76.

Paper registration forms currently available under “Conventions / RAL 51 Colorado”. Online registration and hotel information are coming soon.

Roundalab - 2026 in Waco, TX · Jun 24 – 25 📸 Shared album · Tap to view!

SUBSCRIPTIONS RENEWAL

Are you needing to renew your Teaching Video subscription? The renewal process starts at “My Profile” then go to “Account” and look for “Subscriptions”. The process is described at “My Profile / Subscription Renewal” and demonstrated in a Help Video.

Renewal notices are not currently being sent. If you find your subscription has expired, contact the office by phone or email and I’ll give you an extension to get your renewal payment made.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Promote your event at ROUNDALAB.ORG. RAL members may post their events on the website. Events listed are available to the public to view.

Minnesota Round Dance Council Starfest Ball: July 24-2026. Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 MN-7, Hopkins, Minnesota 55305. Leaders: Rey & Sherry Garza. Contact: Doug Brodeen Email: [email protected]

Phone:
763.300.6251. Alt Contact: Tom Feneis Email:

[email protected]
Phone: 612.272.2516. Levels: Phase IV, Phase V, Phase VI

Round-a-rama: August 1- 6, 2026. Purdue University’s Memorial Union Ballrooms, 101 Grant St,
West Lafayette, IN 47906. Leaders: Bill & Carol Goss, Tom Hicks, Randy & Marie Preskitt. Contact Name: Paul & Linda Robinson Email: [email protected]

Phone: 918-640-9831. Alt
Contact Name: Email:
[email protected]
Levels: Phase II, Phase III, Phase IV, Phase V, Phase VI

Looking ahead 2027

RAL 51:

June
19-23, “The Antlers” Colorado Springs, Colorado

NSDC 76: June 24-27, Loveland, Colorado

ICBDA: Montgomery, AL

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FALL JOURNAL ARTICLES – Aug 1 –

[email protected]

Please submit your event photos for publication in our Fall Journal. This is a great way to show what’s going on around the world.

NEW GOLDEN CLASSIC PREFERRED CUE SHEETS
The following dances were awarded Golden Classic status at RAL 50 Waco. The Preferred Classic Cue Sheetss are available on the website at “Cue Sheets / Classics”

A Naughty Lady, Gloodt, K&E, Two Step, II

A Thousand Years, Armstrong, P&W, Rumba, IV

Begin to Color Me, Read, K&J, Waltz, VI

Dance with the Devil, Pelton, JL&L, Cha, IV

Girl Crush, Ahart, C&T, Slow Two Step, IV

Hit The Road Jack, Parker, S&C, Two Step, II

Papa Loves Mambo, Bennett, Pamela, Two Step, II

The Last Waltz, Buckmaster/Reigel, Waltz, II

Valentine, Worlock, C&T, Bolero, VI

Legends of the Fall, Gloodt, K&E, Waltz, IV

Mi Vida, Read, K&J, Rumba, IV

The Last Blues Song, Scherrer, H&J, Foxtrot, V

First Flower, Nelson, K&B, Waltz, III