Patty is known for her singing, sense of humor and love of dancers. She calls from square dance party nights to the Plus program for square dance clubs and private groups all over the country. She has taught square dancing for clubs since she started calling 1996, and enjoys teaching new dancers and workshopping with seasoned ones.
Patty has served in various leadership roles for local, regional, and national organizations since 1996. She is currently a member of the Metrolina Caller and Cuers Association, a member of the North Carolina Callers Association, and program chair for the North Carolina Square Dance Convention. Patty & Steve were the Square Dance Program Vice Chairs for the 68th NSDC in Atlanta. She regularly attends CALLERLAB conventions, has served on many panels and participated in many special convention theme dances, and serves on the Board of Governors and Executive Committee for CALLERLAB. She served as the Chairman of the Board for CALLERLAB from 2017-2019, and is the second woman elected as Chairman in the history of the organization and the first to complete two terms. She has been a panelist at the national convention and the CALLERLAB convention, and while in New England was a NECCA-approved education specialist, speaking on the role of computers in square dancing, which she presented to caller and dancer organizations throughout New England.
