Author: Paul Morin

Starlighters’ Gazette
A Bi-Monthly Newsletter

Volume 2, Issue 2

June 2008

The Starlighters Sizzle
at the Sheraton this Summer

Batter Up! It’s that time again when the burgers are grilling, the beer is flowing and everyone is styling in their cool summer fare. There is nothing better than the good ole summer time to be free and easy, especially when there is the fantastic Starlighters’ Summer Casual Dance planned at the Anaheim Sheraton on July 19th. We will be swinging or maybe sweating the night away to the sounds of the band “Breakaway” on one of the biggest dance floors in Orange County. This dance floor is so large, we might need to bring out the binoculars to see one another when we are dancing. There definitely will be no worry about running over one another during a fast polka! Because we are going to need some serious nourishment to take advantage of the spectacular venue, after an assortment of mouth watering hors d’oeuvres are passed around, we will have a delectable repast beginning with a Caesar salad and followed by apple almond chicken with oven roasted red potatoes. Of course, no dinner would be complete without a delicious piece of cheesecake with strawberry sauce for dessert. Since the food will be so amazing, no “to-go-boxes” will be needed (or allowed for that matter). As usual, a no-host bar will be available, but if you wish to bring your own wine, there will be a $10 corkage fee.
As long as we are feeling so carefree, we need to add that the parking is not so free…unless you are a Starlighters member!! It is free to you because the club already paid the $125 fee; so DO NOT PAY when you park. There are definitely perks for belonging to the best dance club in Orange County!!! So do not be left out, and plan to join all of your friends for a summer frolic at the Anaheim Sheraton. Please don’t delay and send your $100.00 to Leon as soon as the thermometer reaches a warm 80 degrees. Let’s celebrate summer together on July 19th.

Happy Birthday America!!
Have a great Fourth of July. Enjoy the fireworks, the back yard barbequing and all the celebration. At this point in our lives, forget safe and sane…...let it rip! (just kidding)!

In Memoriam
The Starlighters dance club has lost two of its long time members this year. Please say a little prayer for Sara Amador and Joe DeCamp who both passed away in 2008. Our deepest sympathies go out to their families. Sara and Joe will both be fondly remembered.

2008 Dance Calendar

Date	Attire	Venue	Band
July 19, 2008	Summer Casual	Anaheim Sheraton	Breakaway
Sept. 20, 2008	Fall Semi-Formal	Foxfire Restaurant	Don Peterson
Nov. 15, 2008	Winter Formal	Mesa Verde CC	Skye Blues
Jan. 17, 2009	Winter Casual	Phoenix Club	John Destry

Starlighters Hit Another Home Run
Batting 1000 for the Spring Formal

Coming
Attractions
Starlighters is going “high tech”. Watch for more information on our new website:
www.thestarlighters.org
Coming soon to a PC near you!!
I know, I know. I said this last time, but really good things take time to mature. Believe me, it will be worth the wait.

The Starlighters had a great time at the Alta Vista Country Club again this past May. The food was excellent as usual, and everyone enjoyed dancing to our favorite band, Street Corner Symphony. We collected 45 survey responses for the dance and overwhelmingly, the voting was positive. “The only complaint from some people was that the fish was dry” said Marilyn Bailey at the last board meeting. “I let the venue know that we had a few unhappy guests”. Other than those few complaints, the surveys showed, 100% thought the room and band, and 89% felt the food was excellent or good. How about those statistics?

Famous Facts
There are some indisputable things in life that cannot be questioned:
Antarctica is the only continent with no reptiles or snakes.
The Starlighters needs an enthusiastic couple to be in charge of Arrangements.
The hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backwards.
Being the Vice-President of Arrangements is fun and exciting because you decide when and where the Starlighters’ dances will take place.
Teeth are the only parts of the body that can’t repair themselves.
There is a list of venues and contact people to help you with Arrangements; you do not have to start from scratch.
In 1900 the average age of death in the United States was 43.
The Starlighters needs a Vice-President in charge of Bands!
The average woman says about 7,000 words a day as compared to a man who says a little over 2,000.
Booking the bands is as easy as reviewing the extensive list of bands the Starlighters use and calling on the phone to arrange dates.
The bloodhound is the only animal whose evidence is admissible in American courts.
It takes a community to run a club; without your help,
the Starlighters Dance Club cannot exist! It is your turn!! Contact any board member about doing your duty. Starlighters need you.

Credits
Publisher: Starlighters Dance Club
Commissioner : Paul Morin
Sports Press: Paul & Jan Morin
Grammar Umpire: Jan Morin
Team Manager: Jan Morin
Head of Concessions: Paul Morin
Ticket Taker: Jan Morin
Groundskeeper: Paul Morin
For complaints, call any board member other than those listed directly above, or go to the following website for additional contact information: www.wedontgiveahoot.com

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Starlighters Gazette
A Bi-Monthly Newsletter

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