Roundalab

05/29/2026

To all RAL 50 Waco registrants:

In April, I sent a request on behalf of Roy Gotta for help with sound equipment for our upcoming convention. Many of you have generously agreed to help, but we are still in need, especially for 2 speaker stands.

If you can help with any of these, please send an email to

[email protected]
or the home office.

05/20/2026

I have had many questions about the RAL 50 Waco schedule. This year IS different than previous years.

Sunday June 21
– Board meetings starting at 9:00 am
– Opening Reception 5:30 pm
– Dance Wizards User Group 8:00 pm

Monday & Tuesday June 22, 23
– Business meeting in the morning
– Education Workshop all day
– Evening Dance

Wednesday June 24
– Business meeting in the morning
– Education Workshop all day
– Award Dinner
– Evening Dance

In previous years, the schedule started on Saturday and ended Wednesday after the morning business meeting. This year there is no half-day schedule as there is no need for time to travel to NSDC.

A detailed schedule will be posted at the website and forwarded with the electronic syllabus prior to the convention.

The Wednesday evening dance will run concurrently with the NSDC Trail End dances. NSDC dancers will be welcomed at all three night’s dances ($10/dancer).

05/20/2026

WEBSITE UPDATE

There is a new Member Directory available. Please update your profile by selecting “My Profile” under MY PROFILE once you have logged on.

At the bottom is an option to add files. This is where you may add photos and documents including flyers. I have added a Help Video for updating your profile.

05/20/2026

UPCOMING EVENTS – additional details about these events can be found at “Find a Dance” at our website.

June 21-24 RAL 50 Waco, Waco Hilton, Waco, Texas. Contact Al Hipkins at [email protected] or 207-904-0220 or 1-888-Y-I-DANCE

June 25-26 NSDC 75, Waco Hilton, Waco, Texas. Visit https://75nsdctx.com

July 8-11 ICBDA 2026, Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George, Utah. Visit https://www.icbda.com/home-public/2026-convention/

Other events:

May 15-22 Round Dance Cruise, Queen Mary 2

June 5-7 Butterfly Ball, Western Dance Center, Spokane Valley, Washington. Contact Name: Linda Bailly Email: [email protected] Phone: 509-342-9912. Levels: Phase II, Phase III, Phase IV, Phase V

July 12-16 Goss Choreography School, Bob and Mary’s Home Studio, St. George, UT. Contact Name: Bill Goss Email: [email protected] Phone: 858-822-9981

ICBDA Convention . George, UtahJuly 8 – 11, 2026 High Steppin’ in the High Desert Register for the Convention Register online by Credit Card or Paypalor use the registration form on the flyer and send with checkmade payable to “ICBDA #50 Convention” to our Registration Chair: Mike and M...

05/20/2026

CONVENTION NEWS

There is still time to register for RAL 50 Waco. There are currently 118 registrants including members from Germany and Australia! Four out of Five registrants are also signed up for the comradery and fellowship of the meal plan. If you have not yet signed up for the meal plan, you may add this to your registration by June 1. Meal plan price is $185 by check (or Zelle) or $194 online or by card.

05/20/2026

LOGO APPAREL

The 50th Anniversary Logo (as seen on the top left of our website) is now available for Logo Apparel. Apparel options include shirts, hoodies, hats, sweatshirts, and more. Check out the options at SHOP / Logo Apparel.

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05/20/2026

!!! VOTE !!!

As of this morning (May 15), only 80 ballots have been cast for Board of Directors. This does not meet quorum requirements. Voting closes on June 1. Please go to VOTE / Board of Directors and cast your ballot. Be sure to select 3 different candidates. Invalid ballots will be deleted.

04/19/2026

BOARD OF DIRECTORS voting begins April 15. A link to the ballot will appear under VOTE. No extra log in will be required for this ballot (whew!)

04/19/2026

To all RAL 50 Waco registrants:
From Roy Gotta

Greetings. This request is for those of you driving to the Roundalab convention in Waco, TX, this summer. I have agreed to coordinate the sound for our meeting and dance spaces. Unlike last year, I will not be driving to the convention, so I need others to provide equipment necessary for our convention. The 2 dancing halls will be a divided ballroom. One room is Approximately 7200 square feet, and the other is approximately 6500 square feet. The entire ballroom (the two rooms combined) has an existing wood (bamboo) floor. These rooms are in the convention center. Our third room is in the Hilton hotel, where we will have our general meetings and sit-down education sessions.

Equipment requirements:

Amplifiers: (4) ma150s or ma220s. One for each hall and one backup.

Speakers: Ideal – (2) Bose systems - one for each dance hall
(1) half yak w/stand for the meeting room
(2) half yaks w/stands for backup.
OK – (1) Bose system for one dancing hall & (2) half yaks w/stands for the ther dancing hall
(1) half yak w/stand for the meeting room
(2) half yaks w/stands for backup.
Also OK - (2) Half yaks w/stands for each dancing hall - total 4
(1) half yak w/stand for the meeting room
(1) half yak w/stand for the backup.

Speaker wires: 25 foot will probably be good for most, but would like to have (2) 50 foot , just in case. Will also need 2 series Y connectors.

Extension cords:
Surge suppressor power strips. (3)

If you can help with any of these, please send me an email at [email protected] or send to the home office and Al will forward to me.

Roy Gotta

03/26/2026

LIMITED OFFICE

I will be at CALLERLAB March 30 return mid-day April 2. The office will be with me there, but I will be limited in the services I can offer. If you still need to pay your dues and you wish to do it by phone, leave me a message and if I cannot return your call before March 31, I’ll waive the late fee when I do call you.