Steve Turner received his OAM on Australia Day. Our very own Steve Turner has been an inspiration to Square Dancing in Australia for over 50 years and deserved this award.
For those who don't know much about Steve's achievements, please see the following list:
Mr Steven Lawrence TURNER, Bridgetown WA 6255
For service to square dancing.
• President, 1998-2001 and 2010-2013.
• Vice-President, 4 years.
• Board Member, 32 years.
• Librarian, 4 years.
• Training Officer, 14 years.
• Former Editor, Callerlink.
• Life Member, 1990.
• Founding Member, 1979.
• Advisory Board Member, since 1985.
• Committee Member, 1972, 1978, 1985 and 1993.
• Co-Convenor, 1985, 1993, and 2018.
• Accredited Callerlab Coach, United States of America, since 2008.
• Accredited Callerlab Caller, United States of America, since 1990.
• Professional Square Dance Caller, Turner Tempos, current.
• Member, Callers Association of Western Australia.
• Life Member, Square Dance Society of Western Australia, 1997.
Awards and Recognition include:
• Roll of Honour, National Square Dance Society of Australia, 2008.
• 15 years continuous teaching, Australia Round Dance Association, 1998.
• Silver Microphone, 25 years of Calling Award, Australian Callers Federation, 1994.