While in the U.S. Air Force and stationed in
Montana, Doug began Square Dancing in 1980 and
later that same year began Round Dancing. In
1981, he took up Square Dance Calling and begin
teaching in 1985. He became the club caller for
the Dudes & Dolls in Great Falls, MT the same
year. He helped run a Callers Clinic on Timing
with Erwin West using the Dick Ledger Timing
School Method. The clinic was held every other
year in Great Falls, MT.
In December of 1989, Doug was transferred to
Offutt Air Force Base where he ran the mobility
computers for SAC Headquarters. This was a unique
move, due to the fact that Doug was a policeman
for 18 years. He self taught himself how to
program computers and got noticed by the
General's at SAC. He retired from the Air Force
September of 1991 after 20 years. He now programs
computers for a local company. Doug
guest calls at various clubs in and out of the state. He is a member of
the Nebraska State Callers Association and the
Omaha Area Callers Association where he has held
the position of President, Vice-President,
Secretary and Treasurer.
While he thoroughly enjoys calling and
teaching, his greatest enjoyment comes from
seeing all dancers enjoying the activity. Doug
tries to make each dance a party time and fun
with something different than normal. |
