PB Committee 2010 from left to right;
Carla Simpkins, Marjie & Bill Brooks, Ed Phillips, Ron Hayes, Lori McIntosh, Cyd Hall, Lois & Carl Muck,
Sheila & John Roach, Sandy Welch, David Pence, Brian Welch & Vi & Don Korner (not pictured)
and on stage Chuck Simpkins

PB Committee 2009 from left to right;
Chuck & Carla Simpkins, John Roach, Cyd Hall, Ron Hayes, Vi & Don Korner and on stage Sheila Roach

HISTORY OF THE PEAR BLOSSOM FESTIVAL SQUARE DANCE

    During the year of 1965 there were four Square Dance Clubs in the Medford Oregon area.  They were The Twirlers of Medford, The Ramblin Rogues of Medford, The Southern Oregon Singles and The Star Promenaders of Medford.  At this time they decided to form a committee to bringall Square Dancers in the area closer together. This was called "The Pear Blossom Square Dance Committee" and consisted of members from all four Clubs. The dance was to be held during the Second week-end in April as this was the time that all the orchards were in bloom.  
    The first annual Square Dance was held in April 1966 and was a huge success.  It has been going on ever since.  As the years went by Square Dancing was starting to deminish with members and over the years three of the four clubs were forced to close down.  The Star Promenaders continued on with the help of additional clubs that were formed or already in existence in the Rogue Sis-Q Council.  Square Dance Clubs now on the committee are the Star Promenaders, Charlie Brown`s, Circle N Squares and Lantz`s Dantzer`s. This committee is open to any and all Square Dancers that want to help bring all Square Dancers closer together and keep fun in Square Dancing.