GSSDA Community Outreach Award Program
Purpose
The purpose of the "GSSDA Community Outreach Award" is to encourage Member Clubs to promote square dancing in their area by recognizing and rewarding Member Clubs that demonstrate outstanding community involvement and promotion of both their club and Square Dancing in general.
Description
Anyone (Clubs, Dancers, Dance Leaders, or the general public) may nominate a GSSDA Member Club for this award by submitting a written narrative describing why this Club is deserving of recognition. This nomination is to be submitted to the GSSDA Board by the Board established deadline.
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Examples should be given about Club participation in community festivals, events, parades, etc. The narrative should describe how the Club increases the popularity and visibility of square dancing. The narrative should also explain how the Club participates in and supports and gives back to the community.
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A committee of GSSDA Board Members will select the winning GSSDA Member Club from among the nominations. This award is to be announced at the GSSDA Annual Convention. Only one award will be given per year. If the Committee does not receive enough nominations or determines that there are no deserving GSSDA Member Clubs, they (Committee) may decide not to award the prize during that year. There is no requirement that the award be given every year.
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Revised: 5/29/2024
Past Award Winners
Award Year
2024
2025
Club/Organization Name
Paulding Pioneers
TBD
FAQs
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Where and when will the winning Club be announced?
The Award recipient will be announced at the Annual GSSDA Convention. The name of the winning Club will remain confidential until the announcement at the convention. The current President of the winning Club will receive the award on behalf of the Club.
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Is there a specific form for nominating a Club for this award?
No, a simple narrative that points out why the Club is deserving of this award is all that is required.
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Must I sign the award nomination, or can I remain anonymous?
It is not necessary that the nomination narrative be signed but unless you specifically request anonymity your name will appear on the document. If you specifically request anonymity the Committee will honor your request.
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When is the deadline for nominations?
The deadline for nominations is 30 days before the GSSDA Annual Convention.
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How and where do I submit the narrative nomination?
The nomination narrative must be emailed to the GSSDA President on or before the deadline.
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I am not a square dancer or a member of a square dance club. Can I nominate a Club for this award?
Anyone (Clubs, Dancers, Dance Leaders, or the general public) may nominate a GSSDA Member Club for this award by submitting a written narrative describing why this Club is deserving of recognition.
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What kinds of things should be included in the nominating narrative?
Examples of questions that should be answered in a narrative include, but are not limited to, the following:
- How does the Club participate in and support the square dance community? (GSSDA Membership; members serving on committees; visitation, etc.)
- How and how much does the Club participate in community events? (parades; festivals; fairs; celebrations, etc.)
- How and how much does the Club support other community organizations? (feed the hungry; Senior support programs, etc.)
- What kind of relationship does the Club have with their local governments? (City; County; School District; State, etc.)
- Does the club project a positive image to the public and how is this done? (demonstrations and entertainment at Civic Clubs; Retirement Communities; Nursing homes; schools, etc.)
- To what extent does the Club educate the community about the benefits of square dancing? (beginner lessons; youth programs; media coverage; speakers and presenters at local groups; etc.)​
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Revised: 7/16/2024
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