Monthly NewsletterFebruary 2021
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Board of Directors Election
Election Committee

Board Member Elections!

NASSPDA's Board Elections are coming later this spring.

If you are interested in joining the Board or want to nominate someone, please read the information below:
 Each nominee must have an active NASSPDA membership and submit the following to the Election Committee: 
1) Candidate Statement Form 
2) A photo
3) Two (2) Supporters' forms
 Forms are available on http://nasspda.org/board-members/  and instructions for submission are included.
 Each nominee will be contacted via phone by a member of the Election Committee for a short interview. Once a nominee has been accepted, their name and Candidate Statement will be included in the ballot.
 Every NASSPDA member will be sent an electronic link to the ballot. (People who have registered to vote via snail- mail will be sent a paper ballot).

If you have questions, please email: info@nasspda.org



Announcements 

Scholarships for 2021 Events
SIX scholarships are available to anyone that is planning to attend a NASSPDA sanctioned competition taking place in 2021, in support of covering expenses related to participating. 
Each one is in the amount of $400 plus a one-year NASSPDA Individual Membership.


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Ambassador Program
In need of broader visibility, better promotion in the DanceSport world and advocating for same-sex competitive dancing, NASSPDA is looking to engage Ambassadors.
   As many North American DanceSport organizations have changed their definition of a dance couple, we are witnessing interest and participation of newly formed same-sex, reverse role, and gender-neutral couples at their events. Many of those couples haven't been introduced or exposed to NASSPDA as an organization; hence, they also do not know the benefits of being a member of NASSPDA.


Membership Directory
Have you checked out the NASSPDA Membership Directory ?  This is a resource to allow NASSPDA members to connect with others in the community.  Please contact Horace Luong (hluong@nasspda.org) if you'd like to be added to the directory (being added is a privilege available to NASSPDA members only).

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Donation
Consider donating to NASSPDA!  
Donations made to NASSPDA will be used to help the organization advance its mission of promoting same-sex partner dancing.  Donations to NASSPDA may be tax deductible however, the extent is dependent on your country's tax laws.
Now NASSPDA's website has a button to donate right there:


Thank you for your generosity!



Competition Calendar
Competition Committee

NASSPDA sanctioned competitions in scheduled for 2021

April Follies (Canceled)
Oakland, CA

New England Open
Boston - Needham, MA September 2021




The XI Gay Games Hong Kong will be hold  November 9-22nd,  2022.
Stay tuned for updates and details.


Membership Information
Membership Committee

Join NASSPDA TODAY!  Please complete the membership form and make your membership payment directly through our website (https://nasspda.org/membership/).

Please contact NASSPDA's Webmaster, Horace Luong, at hluong@nasspda.org if you experience any problem or want to help improving the website.




Outreach and Media
Promotions Committee


ACTIVITY GRANT FUNDING PROGRAM

NASSPDA would like to encourage its members and our community at large to engage in various fun activities that promote same-sex dancing. We recognize that many of our members may have a creative idea and NASSPDA would like to contribute in a small financial way.
Up to 4 grants of $250 each will be awarded per calendar year on a first-come first-served basis to applicants who can demonstrate that the proposed activity will advance NASSPDA's mission of promoting and expanding social and competitive same-sex partner dancing. 

The proposed event should also be in alignment with NASSPDA's following goals:
* Support functions and venues for social same-sex partner dancing.
* Provide a resource for same-sex partner dancers.
* Aim to raise the level of same-sex partner dancing
* Encourage the inclusion of dancers from diverse backgrounds with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, age, [dis]ability, gender identity and/or expression.
 
Some ideas for events and organizers to receive grant support:
  • Same-sex dance classes
  • A social dance mixer with actively inviting and encouraging same-sex dancing or "alternative lead and follow"
  • An excursion to a local competition, introducing dancers to the concept
  • A welcome party before one of NASSPDA's sanctioned competition
  • Setting up a booth at a local street fair promoting same-sex dancing
  • A neighborhood or community event promoting partner dancing and the inclusion of same-sex dancing
  • Involving studios to promote same-sex dancing
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  • An event in conjunction with a city's Pride activities
These are just a few suggestions. To apply for financial support from NASSPDA's  $250 Grant Program, please visit our website at www.NASSPDA.org, click on the 'Scholarships and Grants' bar and then 'Grants" to read more for more information. You can also email us at promotions@NASSPDA.org with any questions. 
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Keep us informed

 Share fascinating stories of your dance life. Tell us about your dance community and the inspiration you got: 
info@nasspda.org