Linpro Square Dance Club celebrates 50th anniversary April 7th
Past and present members and community invited to attend

[March 26, 2018] 

LINCOLN

In the spring of 1968, Charlie Engelhardt and a group of Logan County square dancers formed a new square dance club in Lincoln. Charlie was the first caller for the club and the name, "Linpro Square Dance Club" was selected. The name, Linpro was derived from Lincoln Park and Recreation Organization. The Park District sponsors the club and provides the dancers a place to meet, have workshops and teach square dancing to area residents. The club met and continues to meet and dance on the fust & third Saturday of each month. Workshops and beginner dance lessons were held every Wednesday evening throughout the year.

After many years as club caller, Charlie's occupation required him to move away from Lincoln and Ron Betzelberger was then selected as the new club caller. Over the past 50 years, the Lincoln Park District has been a faithful sponsor in providing an excellent facility for the dances at an affordable price.
Through this program hundreds and hundreds of Logan County residents have had an opportunity to enjoy this wholesome family activity.

The Linpro dancers are still active and provide square dance exhibitions for local nursing homes, schools and churches. They have been regular participants in the Relay for Life, Logan County Fair and the Lincoln Christmas Parade.

The club will be hosting a free anniversary dance on April 7, 2018 and want to encourage all past and present area dancers to attend. We are expecting several of the original "Charter Members" to attend. Please bring along any pictures and memorabilia you might have. The dance will be starting at 7:00pm and cake & ice cream will be served. Spectators are always welcome.

[Mary Ellen Martin]