Junior Cotillion names Advisory Board

The National League of Junior Cotillions-Hot Springs Chapter Director Susan Humphries has announced the 2019-20 Advisory Board.

Board members are Mrs. Shane Abernathy (Kimberly), Mrs. Randy Adcock (Sherry), Mrs. Kevin Brandon (Kristal), Mrs. Robert Bullen (Lori), Mrs. Michael Colgrove (Elizabeth), Mrs. Clay Combs (Brittany), Mrs. Brien Douglas (Kristi), Mrs. John Felgate (Jennifer), Robin Fountain, Mrs. Joe Guthrie (Lisa), Jennifer Henley, Mrs. Koré Hobby (Shannon), Mrs. Justin Hurst (Kim), Mrs. Chris Ingram (Melissa), Mrs. Tony Mason (Cynthia), Mrs. Kevin Newcomer (Aimee), Mrs. Kile Russell (Holly), Mrs. Mike Schrader (Kim), Mrs. Jason Sorters (Tammy), Mrs. Johann Vidanage (Lydia), Mecheal Walls, and Mrs. Gregory Whorton (Amy).

"I would like to publicly thank these wonderful parents for their positive support of the Junior Cotillion program," Humphries said in a news release.

The schedule for this season is Sept. 8, Introduction Dance; Oct. 6, Autumn Dance; Nov. 10, Thanksgiving Dance; Dec. 13, Holly Ball; Jan. 5, Winter Dance; Feb. 2, Dip Into Dancing Day; and Feb. 28, Oriental Evening Spring Ball.

The Junior Cotillion program begins its 26th season in September. Cotillion, which features etiquette and social dance training for sixth- through ninth-grade boys and girls, includes five classes and two semiformal balls over a seven-month period, beginning in September. Emphasizing etiquette and self-confidence skills, topics taught include polite conversation, greeting skills, proper introductions, first impression skills, interaction in groups, receiving lines, paying and receiving compliments, acknowledgment of gifts, sportsmanship, table manners, telephone courtesy, coats and doors, and other areas of social behavior. Social skills and dance instruction are presented in a humorous way to keep the children's interest.

"Our objective is to teach the lifestyles that will enable students to learn to treat others with honor, dignity, and respect, for better relationships with family, friends, and associates. Self-confidence comes from knowing the right way of doing things," Humphries said.

"The benefits to your child are an increase in self-confidence, the development of social and conversational skills, and the awareness of the importance of manners, etiquette, and kindness to others. These skills are also an asset for resumes and college applications."

Registration for any interested sixth-, seventh-, eighth- or ninth-grade child in the county area is being held now for the 2019-20 season. For more information, or to register, visit http://www.nljc.com/chapter/hotsprings. Parents may contact Humphries at [email protected].

Society on 08/18/2019

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