Callerlab ARC Membership
I’ve been asked to serve on Callerlab’s Application Review Committee. (The ARC.) It’s probably not huge news to most of Square Dance Land, but, to me, it’s a pretty big deal.
The formation of the ARC in 1998 was designed to discourage, and (hopefully) eliminate, the misuse of Callerlab call applications and to protect the integrity of the Basic, Mainstream and Plus Programs.
Membership is by invitation only and the size is limited. This means there are only openings if someone leaves the committee and that happens rarely. Sadly, the opening that came about for me to join was the passing of the legendary John Sybalsky.
I was (and am still) honored to be considered and selected.
Here are a couple of interesting facts about the committee that I did not know.
Everyone on the committee is to participate in all discussion and everyone votes on every issue. There are no abstentions. If there is an issue that is outside of my realm of understanding or expertise then I’m to research it and vote.
The understanding is that the majority rules, period. I’ve also signed a form that says that I will abide by and support the decisions of the committee. So, if there is an ARC ruling with which I disagree, I’m to follow the lead of the committee and change how I call.
(What is funny to me is that I wish that we could hold more caller’s feet to the fire and have them follow the rules this way.)
Pretty cool stuff, I think!
Congratulations! Sounds like you are filling your table.
Question, how many members are there in ARC?
On a different note. You should fix the broken link on your Twitter profile.