Glenn stepped down as Club caller at the end of 2017
Glenn Wilson - Life Member.
Started dancing at Caboolture E.Z. Squares in February 1993.
Started calling at the Club 1995 as the Basics Teacher.
Took over as Club Caller when Brian Horsey retired in ????
Glenn Wilson - Square Dance Caller
While I was at Zillmere State School in the late 60’s, I was first introduced to Square Dancing as a compulsory part of the curriculum.
It was while at Pine Rivers High School in 1976, I went to my first real Square Dance with a live caller. It was here I became hooked.
The club was “Pine Rangers” run by Alan Leighton and his wife Jenny. Alan’s brother Sid is still calling at “Wavell Whirlaways”.
I entered and won the club’s Amateur Callers contest in 1977, this contest was judged by legendary Queensland caller Eric Wendell.
In 1978, I joined the Royal Australian Navy and was immediately sent to junior recruit training in
Western Australia. I danced most Saturday nights that year at a club called “White Gum Valley” in Fremantle. After this I had a long break from square dancing
After my naval career was over, in 1993, I started square dancing again at “Caboolture E.Z. Squares”.
By the end of that year, I did my first (very bad) singing call.
During 1994, I called anywhere that anyone would let me, still not sure whether I wanted to be a “proper” caller.
I started my first teaching class for “Caboolture E.Z. Squares” in early 1995. I finished as Club Caller at the end of 2017.
In 2001, “Rock ‘n’ Roll Squares” at Bald Hills came into being, this club continued for 4 years on the 2nd Friday of every Month.
During 2003 I was asked to be the club caller for a new club at Geebung.
“Northside Promenaders” started in early 2004 and is still going strong today. This club moved to Zillmere in 2013 and kept the same name.
I have called At 12 Australian National Conventions - 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016.
I was the Assistant Venue Manager at the ANSDC Caloundra 2003, I was also the Program Manager at the 49th ANSDC Brisbane 2008.
I’ve called at most Queensland State Conventions since 1995. I was Sound Manager at 6 of them.
I’ve been a member of the Queensland Callers Association since 1994;
I was Vice President in 1999 - 2000 and again in 2002 - 2003 and again from 2012 to present.
I was also President of the Association in 2009 and 2010.
I was a QCA Assistant Caller Training Officer from 2009 - 2017
I’ve been a Member of The Australian Callers Federation since 1994 and an ACF board member from 2011 to 2017.
I was the Chairman of the Committee organising the Caller/Cuer conference 2016.
We had Paul Bristow (U.K.), Ken Ritucci (U.S.A) & Steve Turner (Aust.) presenting a 3 day conference.
I was the ACF State Co-ordinator for Queensland from 2011- 2017.
I’ve been a Callerlab Member since 2007. I am also a member of the Callerlab Mainstream Committee.
I have attended numerous Caller Training sessions. I have attended most QCA training sessions since 1994 and have been involved in presenting QCA caller training sessions since 2004.
I have also presented 3 caller training sessions in Cardwell, North Queensland
I have attended 6 x Brian Hotchkies 5-day caller’s schools (2003, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2013 & 2015) and helped with a Sight Resolution presentation in 2013.
I have been privileged to be invited to call for the following clubs:-
Summerland Larrikins - Lismore Logan City Square Dancers Inc. - Logan City
Hervey Bay Dancers - Hervey Bay Heritage City Hoedowners - Maryborough
Happy Hoedowners - Gladstone Rocky Twirlers - Rockhampton
Salad Bowl Squares - Brisbane Gumdale Grand Sliders - Alexandra Hills
Uniting Squares - Brisbane Sun Coasters - Buderim
CbarC Dancers - Port MacQuarie Upbeat Chaos - Deception Bay
Rambling 8’s - Holland Park
I was the first caller in Queensland to use CD’s as my principal music player and in June 2004, I was the first Queensland caller (as far as I am aware) to switch completely digital and use a laptop computer as my music player. I had considerable help from David Cox of Port Macquarie to get it up and running.
I am also the pioneer in Australia, of using a USB hub for callers to present their music at combined functions.
In February 2014, I celebrated 20 years as a Caller.
I have been lucky enough to record 20+ vocals on 4 different square dance labels.
My very first was "When I'm 64" for Seven Seas (7C's 228) in January 2011,
The latest was “Well Alright” for Shindig Productions in August 2017
There may be more new tunes to come.
In October 2017, I became the new caller for Upbeat Ch.a.o.s. Plus club.
Gary Petersen moved to W.A. and asked me if would take over the club.
See my website HERE
While I was at Zillmere State School in the late 60’s, I was first introduced to Square Dancing as a compulsory part of the curriculum.
It was while at Pine Rivers High School in 1976, I went to my first real Square Dance with a live caller. It was here I became hooked.
The club was “Pine Rangers” run by Alan Leighton and his wife Jenny. Alan’s brother Sid is still calling at “Wavell Whirlaways”.
I entered and won the club’s Amateur Callers contest in 1977, this contest was judged by legendary Queensland caller Eric Wendell.
In 1978, I joined the Royal Australian Navy and was immediately sent to junior recruit training in
Western Australia. I danced most Saturday nights that year at a club called “White Gum Valley” in Fremantle. After this I had a long break from square dancing
After my naval career was over, in 1993, I started square dancing again at “Caboolture E.Z. Squares”.
By the end of that year, I did my first (very bad) singing call.
During 1994, I called anywhere that anyone would let me, still not sure whether I wanted to be a “proper” caller.
I started my first teaching class for “Caboolture E.Z. Squares” in early 1995. I finished as Club Caller at the end of 2017.
In 2001, “Rock ‘n’ Roll Squares” at Bald Hills came into being, this club continued for 4 years on the 2nd Friday of every Month.
During 2003 I was asked to be the club caller for a new club at Geebung.
“Northside Promenaders” started in early 2004 and is still going strong today. This club moved to Zillmere in 2013 and kept the same name.
I have called At 12 Australian National Conventions - 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016.
I was the Assistant Venue Manager at the ANSDC Caloundra 2003, I was also the Program Manager at the 49th ANSDC Brisbane 2008.
I’ve called at most Queensland State Conventions since 1995. I was Sound Manager at 6 of them.
I’ve been a member of the Queensland Callers Association since 1994;
I was Vice President in 1999 - 2000 and again in 2002 - 2003 and again from 2012 to present.
I was also President of the Association in 2009 and 2010.
I was a QCA Assistant Caller Training Officer from 2009 - 2017
I’ve been a Member of The Australian Callers Federation since 1994 and an ACF board member from 2011 to 2017.
I was the Chairman of the Committee organising the Caller/Cuer conference 2016.
We had Paul Bristow (U.K.), Ken Ritucci (U.S.A) & Steve Turner (Aust.) presenting a 3 day conference.
I was the ACF State Co-ordinator for Queensland from 2011- 2017.
I’ve been a Callerlab Member since 2007. I am also a member of the Callerlab Mainstream Committee.
I have attended numerous Caller Training sessions. I have attended most QCA training sessions since 1994 and have been involved in presenting QCA caller training sessions since 2004.
I have also presented 3 caller training sessions in Cardwell, North Queensland
I have attended 6 x Brian Hotchkies 5-day caller’s schools (2003, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2013 & 2015) and helped with a Sight Resolution presentation in 2013.
I have been privileged to be invited to call for the following clubs:-
Summerland Larrikins - Lismore Logan City Square Dancers Inc. - Logan City
Hervey Bay Dancers - Hervey Bay Heritage City Hoedowners - Maryborough
Happy Hoedowners - Gladstone Rocky Twirlers - Rockhampton
Salad Bowl Squares - Brisbane Gumdale Grand Sliders - Alexandra Hills
Uniting Squares - Brisbane Sun Coasters - Buderim
CbarC Dancers - Port MacQuarie Upbeat Chaos - Deception Bay
Rambling 8’s - Holland Park
I was the first caller in Queensland to use CD’s as my principal music player and in June 2004, I was the first Queensland caller (as far as I am aware) to switch completely digital and use a laptop computer as my music player. I had considerable help from David Cox of Port Macquarie to get it up and running.
I am also the pioneer in Australia, of using a USB hub for callers to present their music at combined functions.
In February 2014, I celebrated 20 years as a Caller.
I have been lucky enough to record 20+ vocals on 4 different square dance labels.
My very first was "When I'm 64" for Seven Seas (7C's 228) in January 2011,
The latest was “Well Alright” for Shindig Productions in August 2017
There may be more new tunes to come.
In October 2017, I became the new caller for Upbeat Ch.a.o.s. Plus club.
Gary Petersen moved to W.A. and asked me if would take over the club.
See my website HERE