GCA - Gay Callers Association

08/02/2026

The ballots were open for voting July 15 through July 31. 88 voted from the 160 members ballots emailed.

For the GCA Board positions starting September 1, 2026:

Rusty Johnson is returning as Treasurer. He last served from 2018 to 2022 and will be taking over from Michael Winnick.

Harlan Kerr is reelected as Vice President. The Vice President is also the GCA school coordinator.

Jane Clewe is reelected as IAGSDC representative.

All board positions are two years. These three positions are elected on even years; the President and Secretary are elected on odd years.

07/13/2026

A month late, but I just clicked this message about the June CALL SHEET didn't get posted here. The message did go to all GCA members directly though:

The Spring/Summer 2026 Issue of the GCA Call Sheet is now available for download from the GCA website at: https://www.gaycallers.org/members/the-call-sheet
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Please note that you must be a member in good standing to be able to log into the website to retrieve current or back issues of the GCA Call Sheet.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Editorial: Changes and Stupid Caller Trips - Allan Hurst
Prez Sez: Plus ça change - Kris Jensen
GCA Gossip File
Teaching Clover and (Anything) and Triple Trade - Bryan Clark
Choreo Bites: Resolving Exercises - Stephen Cole
Tips for 10 Minute GCA Tips at Convention - Allan Hurst
“You’re Home!” Get-outs - Cal Campbell
Repairing Squares on the Fly - Kurt Gollhardt
The Case for “Strong Floors” - Glenn A. Rogerson
Partner Hand - Ken Sale
Quadrant Calling - Tomas “Doug” Machalik
TOTL School 2026 - Ett McAtee
Foundational Calling with Sandie’s Big 5 - Allan Hurst
Evolution of Chicken Plucker - Tim Marriner
GCA Financial Reports - Michael Winnick

While many computers can now open PDF files natively, Adobe Reader 9.0 or greater is required in order to open and read the PDF Portfolios.

07/11/2026

The 2026 GCA School in Montréal is now in the books. What a whirlwind five days! We had 27 students, from zero experience to twenty years experience being put through their paces, with Barry Clasper, Rob French, and Ted Lizotte as the main coaches. Harlan Kerr filled in as coach for the first two days, but was the 'he's everywhere!' school coordinator. Kris Jensen, Karla Westphal, and I were their trusty seconds as the TAs.

There were certainly some shining stars in the group, but we all came out of it with stronger knowledge and skills than when we went in.

The 2027 Albuquerque GCA school is well into planning now, and next year, we will have a professional vocal coach working with us!

Students can certainly apply for scholarships for this CALLERLAB-accredited school. Check the website gaycallers.org for details.

Oh, and one of our students won the H***y Tonk Pageant--can you guess who?

06/14/2026

Note from Harlan Kerr, GCA VP and Caller School Coordinator:

Hello All:

I am writing to encourage you to invite your partners, club mates, and friends to volunteer as real-people dancers at the Montréal GCA Caller school. Additionally, please ask them to join us for the graduation dance this Wednesday morning from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

[The school is Saturday June 27 2pm to Tuesday June 30 evening in Salon A-C. The graduation Dance is Wednesday July 1 9am in the Drummond Ballroom with 27 students calling!]

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Harlan

05/24/2026

I know this is a long shot, but the San Francisco Bay Area needs more callers. Most of the club callers are calling 3, 4, or even 5 times a week. It's difficult to find a substitute when we need a week off. To exacerbate the situation, many of you know that I'll be moving away to KC, MO later this year.

If anyone has considered moving to this area, there would be some immediate opportunities available to you. Ideally you have some reasonable experience under your belt. We have some really great new callers just getting started but not ready to be a club caller or teach classes.

It's certainly not cheap to live here, but you already know that. If you (or someone you know) have considered moving here and might be interested in learning more about the area square dance scene, please reach out.

-Michael Levy

04/02/2026

Hey there!* GCA proudly representing at the 51st CALLERLAB Convention!

*The hand waves were AI generated, but the enthusiasm and photo at the end are real.