Author: Paul Morin

Starlighters Gazette
A Bi-Monthly Newsletter

Volume 2, Issue 3

October 2008

Starlighters Return to Mesa Verde Country
Club for 2008 Winter Holiday Formal

The Starlighters Dance Club will return to the Mesa Verde Country Club on Saturday, November 15, 2008, to hold its annual winter formal dance.
Mesa Verde always provides a spacious dance floor, top drawer hors d’oeuvres, and a delicious meal. Music will be provided by Skye Blues, a perfect ensemble for this formal venue. This year we will have a surf and turf combination entrée of fillet of beef with Cabernet sauce and sea bass in lemon butter sauce. You may bring your own select wine for a minor $10 corkage fee, but to-go boxes will not be provided. The cost will be $130.00 per couple.
As usual, the venue needs a solid head count 7 days prior to the event, so please send in your reservations early. We would hate to have to turn someone away from what may prove to be one of our best dances yet.
Last year, our November holiday soiree was also held at the Mesa Verde Country Club, and it turned out to be one of the best dinner dances the club has ever enjoyed. This year we hope to make it even better.
So dust off those evening gowns and tuxedos, polish up those dancing shoes, and put on your best holiday smile. Put those economic woes aside. Join us and savor an excellent meal, enjoy the social company and dance the night away.

2009 Starlighter Board
Elections in November

The 2009 Starlighter Board will be voted into office at November formal dance
The Starlighter members attending the November winter formal dance will have the opportunity and responsibility of voting for the 2009 Starlighter Board of Governors. Current President Paul Morin will present the new slate of candidates, selected by the Nominating Committee to the general membership at the dance.
The current slate of nominees are:
Bob & Adrienne Meehan President
Vacant 1st VP
Marilyn & Don Bailey 2nd VP
Leon & Marcia Brander Treasurer
Paul & Sue Liles Secretary
Guy & Janet Talbott Membership
Dick & Pat McMillan Hospitality
Millie & Bob Kegel Friendship
Paul & Jan Morin Parliamentarian
The membership will then vote to accept these nominees to serve on the board for a one year term that will begin on February 1, 2009. Be sure to attend the dance so you can meet the candidates and cast your vote.

2009 Dance Calendar Really Shaping up!

Mark your calendar now to reserve these 2009 Saturday nights for the Starlighters dances!!

Date	Theme	Venue	Band
January 17, 2009	Winter Casual	Phoenix Club	John Destry
March 15, 2009	Semi-Formal	Yorba Linda CC	MPG
May 18, 2009	Spring Formal	Anaheim Sheraton	Street Corner Symphony
July 19, 2009	Summer Casual	Orange County Mining Company	Don Peterson Trio
September 20, 2009	TBD	TBD	TBD
November 15, 2009	Winter Formal	Foxfire Restaurant	Street Corner Symphony

The Foxfire Restaurant Serves up a Gem

Foxfire Restaurant turns out to be a diamond in the rough. Great food!

The September semi-formal dance held at the Foxfire Restaurant in Anaheim Hills turned out to be a great venue for the Starlighters. We received 40 responses to the surveys, and 77.5%, 70% and 80% respectively thought the room, band and dinner were all excellent. The Don Peterson Trio who provided the music did a wonderful job of catering to the tastes of the dancers and kept the dance floor busy the entire night. Only about 50% of the membership was in attendance, but the room could have easily accommodated the whole club. It turns out we had this jewel of a venue right in our backyard and never knew it.
The board was so pleased with the entire experience, including the cost, that we have decided to hold one of our formal dances there next year. If you did not attend this year, be sure to mark your calendar and plan to attend and experience this venue yourself next year.

US Treasury Department says no to Starlighter’s Request for Bailout Funds
The Starlighters Board of Governors applied for some of the $700 billion in bailout funds being given to financial institutions but were summarily turned down.
Noted economists report that rising costs may require raising dance prices next year. President Morin appeals to membership to remain calm in the face of rising prices saying, “we will survive these tough economic times and emerge a stronger club.”

Visit us on line at: www.thestarlighters.org
Club info, photos and lots more! Not only tell, but also show your friends what a great time we have at our events. Use this as a tool to entice them to attend with you as your guest!

Gentle Reminders

If you cancel a reservation, try to cancel it 7 days in advance. If so, the club can refund your money. However, if at the last minute you cannot attend, we will try to refund your money. If we have to pay for your dinners, then a refund will not be provided.
Doors open at 6:30 P.M. Try not to arrive before this time since venue staff is still setting up & arranging tables. In addition, our Hospitality couple are busy setting name tags for guests & sponsors, placing centerpieces, & setting up the hostess table. If you are there too early, we will be forced to put you to work!

Credits
Publisher: Starlighters Dance Club
Lame Duck: Paul Morin
1st Lady & Grammar Nazi: Jan Morin
Secretary of the Treasury: Leon Brander
Press Secretary: Guy Talbott
Party Chairman: Bob Meehan
Advance Preparation: Marilyn Bailey
Secretary of Music: Dale Edwards
Voter Registration: Bob Muschek
Sergeant at Arms: Adrienne Meehan
Secretary of Health & Welfare: Millie Kegel
For complaints, call any board member
other than those listed directly above.

Please join me in welcoming a wonderful new couple to the club. The board accepted Ivan and Barbara Bishop’s application to the club at our last meeting. Drop by their table at the next dance, introduce yourself, and say hello to our newest members.

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Starlighters Gazette
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