The RAID PROGRAM promotes interaction among clubs. Our goal is to raid several clubs during the dance year (June 1 – May 31).
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Each raid gives us points based on the distance between our club and the one we are raiding. Earning 200 points gives the club a 50% discount on annual dues to the NNJSDA. The program can be completed twice in the dance year, giving the club a 100% dues reduction.
This is a great way to support other clubs, socialize, encourage non-members to visit us, and reduce our NNJSDA dues for next year - wins all around. So mark your new calendar now! We'll arrange carpooling when the dates get closer.
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Please email Raid Chairperson Lise Greene to sign up for raids or get more info. Reelers attending raids often carpool and dine together before the dance.
Upcoming Raids
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Thursday, September 7, to Y Squares
Mike Sikorsky from Arizona calling
8-10 all Mainstream with one Plus tip ... early rounds 7:30-8 with Mary Pickett
Hehnly School, 590 Raritan Road, Clark 07066
Reelers raid outfit options - black pants or skirt, black/white polka dot skirt, white top, dash of red (tie, belt, etc.)
Past Raids
Friday, March 24 2023
RocklandRockytops, Sandy Corey, MS/PL, 7:00-9:00
Congers Community Center (6 Gilchrest Road, Congers, NY)
Friday, April 28 2023
Bee Sharps, Mark Franks/Ron Rumble, MS/PL/RD, 7:30 rounds, 8:00-10:30 alternating squares/rounds
PeopleCare Center (120 Finderne Avenue, Bridgewater)
Wednesday, May 17 2023
Belles & Beaux, Rick Gittelman, MS-1 PL tip, 7:15-9:30
Maywood Recreation Center (340 Duvier Place, Maywood)
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December 9 2022 - Bee Sharps
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Thursday, September 8 2022
Y Squares
Mike Sikorsky/Mary Pickett (MS/RD with a PL tip)
Time - TBD, check back soon
PeopleCare Center
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Friday, August 26 2022 (new raid to replace cancelled 8/19)
RocklandRockytops
7:00-9:00PM
Mark Franks (MS/PL)
Congers Community Center, 6 Gilchrest Road, Congers, NY 10920
Contact Raid Chairperson Lise Greene to join Raid + possible lake walk and pre-dance picnic dinner.
Monday, June 13 2022
Lakeland Squares - Night at the Movies
Howard Richman MS/PL
Church of the Good Shepherd, 9 Two Bridges Road, Towaco NJ 07082
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Wednesday, November 13, 7:30-10:00
Cross Trails
Jet Roberts, MS/Plus (no rounds)
7:15 Plus workshop; dancing 7:30-9:45; 9:45 plus fast tip if enough interest
Grover Cleveland Middle School Cafeteria,
36 Academy Rd, Caldwell, NJ 07006 (Entrance: 130 Prospect St.)
Admission: ZERO $$
CONTACT Cindy & Dave Whalen (Raid Chairs)
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Wednesday, July 17 2020, 7:30-9:30
Belles & Beaux "Blueberry Fest"
Moger, MS
Elmwood Park VFW, 6 Veterans Pl, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
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Monday, July 22 2020, 8-10
Lakeland Squares "Ice Cream Social"
Ingis, MS/PL
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 9 Two Bridges Road, Towaco, NJ 07082
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Sunday, August 4 2020, 2:30-5
Rutgers Promenaders "Summer Dance" video
Koft, Student Level MS
Congregation B'nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans Ln, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
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Friday, September 6 2020, 7:30-9:45
Middletown Ramblers
Franks, PL
Croydon Hall - Middletown Senior Center, 900 Leonardville Rd, Leonardo, NJ 07737
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Thursday, September 12 2019, 7:30 (early rounds), 8-10:15
Y Squares "Welcome Back"
Sikorsky, MS/PL/RD
Hehnly Elementary School, 590 Raritan Rd, Clark, NJ 07066
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Wednesday, October 9 2019, 7:30-9:30 (workshop 7:15)
Cross Trail Squares
Turner and Muir, MS/PL
Grover Cleveland Middle School, 36 Academy Rd, Caldwell, NJ 07006