Oregon Federation News
March, 2025

A publication of the Oregon Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs


2025 Federation Officer Nominees

Here are the candidates running for office for the 2025-2026 year in the Oregon Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs. The Federation now uses online voting. Your club secretary should get an email by March 1 with a link to the ballot.

Most of our positions are two-year terms.

The current President (Pat Cox) automatically becomes the Past President. The current 1st Vice President Joyce Welton automatically becomes the President. The current Secretary (Lorri McIntosh) is in the second year of a 2-year term. The current Membership Chairman (Sue Harrel) is in the second year of a 2-year term.


First Vice President (three-year term)

1st VP -- Dave Cooper
Beachcombers, Mavercks
South Coast Council

Residence: Port Orford, OR
Occupation: Retired Teacher
Dance experience: 16 years; caller, cuer
Club offices held: President, Council Delegate
Council offices held: President, State Delegate
Federation offices held: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President
Other leadership: Summer Festival Chairman


Second Vice President (two-year term)

2nd VP -- Julia Buchheit
Silver City Squares
Mid-Willamette Council

Residence: Silverton, OR
Occupation: Veterinary Technician
Dance experience: 16 years; cuer
Club offices held: Council Delegate 6 yrs
Council offices held: State Delegate 5 yrs
Federation offices held: 2nd Vice President, Youth Advisor
Other leadership: Mid-Winter Chairman 2025, Mid-Winter Youth Co-chairman 3 yrs


Treasurer (two-year-term)

Treasurer -- Marilyn Schmit
Independence Wagon Wheelers
Mid-Willamette Council

Residence: Dallas, OR
Occupation: Retired Banker
Dance experience: 50 years
Club offices held: President, Secretary, Treasurer
Council offices held: President, Treasurer
Federation offices held: President, Treasurer, Insurance, Historian, State Fair Other leadership: NSDC Showcase of Ideas Chairman

Treasurer -- Lane Clem
Sunset Promenaders> Tualatin Valley Council

Residence: Beaverton, OR
Occupation: Retired Risk Professional Dance experience: 15 years; caller; cuer
Club offices held: Secretary, Treasurer
Council offices held: Treasurer
Federation offices held: Treasurer
Other leadership: