April - Rock Hill Area Shag Club

April 2016
ISSUE 108 kch
Dean Baker
President of the Rock Hill
Area Shag Club
Hello Fellow RHASC Members,
April is here… almost time for SOS! I think I’m ready for a vacation at the beach with
all of my friends. I hope you are getting ready too.
The March party was our first regular party since January. It was nice to get back to
our regular party night for a change. Debra and the Social Committee had some awesome food and Roger Holcomb played some great music. I don’t have numbers yet for
attendance. The crowd seemed to be smaller than normal, but we still had a really good
time. It turned out to be a relaxing fun-filled night.
Before the party we held a business meeting. One of the most significant pieces of information from the business meeting pertained to the upcoming HOFF party. We are
expanding the party this year and will have two DJs playing. We will occupy at least two
ballrooms at the hotel as well as the bar. Tommy and the social committee need all of
our help to get sponsors for gaming tables, auction item donations, and prizes for gaming tickets. We seem to make the most money from liquor baskets. We need folks to
get together in small groups to put together liquor baskets and other auction items.
Last year we raised almost $5000.00. This year we would like to get that number up
considerably. Also, don’t forget to get your raffle tickets for the TV to be given away
at the party. We would also like to get as many people out selling tickets for the TV as
possible.
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For all of you going down to SOS, don’t forget we will have our Shooter party in the
back room of Fat Harold’s on Thursday night, April 21, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. We
will have Chicken Bog as well as a large assortment of free shooters. Make sure to tell
all of your friends.
Our next party will be held on April 16th. This will be our pre SOS party. If you haven’t
already gone down to the beach for SOS, you will want to come out and get ready for
SOS with us. Our DJ will be our very own Frank Price.
As always I would like to encourage you to come to our Friday night Meet and Greet
sessions... We always have such a good time on Friday nights, you don’t want to miss
out.
Ronnie still has SOS cards for sale.
I look forward to seeing all of you at our club events. I encourage each of you to visit
our web site at http://www.rock-hill-area-shag-club.com/. Take a look at the calendar
to keep up with upcoming events. You can also access the newsletters, party pictures,
and also learn more about our club.
See you on the dance floor!
Dean Baker
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News from the Social Committee:
The March St. Patrick’s Day party was lots of fun – seeing everyone in their green and having a good time. If you
weren’t there, you missed a fabulous time. Roger Holcomb did an outstanding job and kept the dance floor hopping
– THANKS Roger.
Now with April upon us it is Spring SOS time – lots of things happening:
April 1, 2016 - Friday Night Meet and Greet. Shag lessons will begin at 7:30 pm. Our DJ for the night will be
Dennis Hydrick .
April 8, 2016 – Friday Night Meet and Greet. Shag lessons will begin at 7:30 pm. Our DJ for the night will be
Dean Baker.
April 15, 2016 – NO Friday night Meet and Greet – club party on Saturday.
April 16, 2016 - Our Monthly Party! Pre-SOS Theme! Dinner and dancing will start at 8 PM. Baked Potato
Bar. Frank Price will be our DJ for the night.
April 21 , 2016 – RHASC’s Shooter Party in the back of Fat Harold’s from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Chicken Bog and
shooters – don’t miss the fun.
April 22, 2016 - No meet and Greet – Spring SOS.
April 29, 2016 – Friday night Meet and Greet. Shag lessons will begin at 7:30 pm. Our DJ for the night will be
Frank Price.
May 6, 2016 – Friday night Meet and Greet, Shag Lessons will begin at 7:30 pm. Our DJ for the night will be
David Spainhour.
Let’s meet on the dance floor and party till the lights go out!!!!!
Debra Ledford
Social Committee Chair
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April Anniversaries
Chris and Bill Organek 12
Connie and Jimmy Eubanks 14
Jan and Allen Elliott 18
Charlotte and Charles Curtis 20
Carol and Jesse Boatwright 22
Pansy and Max Phillips 27
Linda and Danny Long 29
Happy Anniversary and wishing you
many many more!
Important (and not so important) Days in April…
7 National Beer Day/ No Housework Day
10 National Sibling Day
15 Income Taxes are due!
16 Husband Appreciation Day/ National Stress Awareness Day
17 Bat Appreciation Day
19 National Garlic Day
20 Volunteer Recognition Day
22 Earth Day
24 Pig in a Blanket Day
25 World Penguin Day
27 Secretaries Day
28 Kiss your Mate Day
29 Arbor Day
30 National Honesty Day
During the entire month of April we also celebrate the following…
Alcohol Awareness Month
Autism Awareness Month
Child Abuse Prevention Month
WWW.holidayinsights.com
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Buddy Nunn 13
Diane Blackmon 15
Johnny McClurken 18
Gail Davis 20
Randy Davis 20
Annette Eubanks 21
Leland Bowers 22
Alice Hovis 22
Tommie Reynolds 22
Jesse Boatwright 23
Rick Morrison 27
Ben Galloway 30
Jan Elliott 3
Denise Johnson 3
David McManus 10
Darnelle Sweatt 11
Carla Davis 13
Phil Long 15
Pete Caskey 18
Donna Sullivan 20
Jane Ligon 25
Frankie McConnell 30
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Thoughts and Prayers
Tom Smythe's sister, Sarah Scott passed away on March 20th. She was 93 years old. She had been
in the hospital with injuries following a fall. Please keep Tom in your thoughts and prayers during
this very difficult time.
Tina Hahn passed away the first week in March. She was a member of the Gaston
Shaggers. Please keep Rick and their family in your prayers in the days ahead.
Marie Williams had surgery on her meniscus on March 8th. Please keep her and her family in
your prayers. Let us pray for a speedy recovery and good health.
Please keep Jack and Darnelle Sweatt in your prayers. Jack is in the hospital/ PMC
with Pneumonia
Joy Cassidy recently had surgery on her left knee. She had a torn meniscus and was having this
taken care of at Charlotte Surgery Center on March 18th. Prayers that she will heal quickly.
An update on Darlene Spoon...her eye is doing better! Continue to keep her in your prayers as she
continues to recover.
Please be thinking of Andy Henry in the coming weeks. Andy recently fell and had to be admitted
to PMC. From there he was to go to Health South for rehab. Pray for a quick recovery and good health
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OUR JUNIORS TAKE ON THE NATIONALS
by Debbie Brown
On Thursday, March 10, the Spanish Galleon in North Myrtle Beach opened its doors for
the 33rd National Shag Dance Competition. It was standing room only. There were
five divisions in the competition - Master, Seniors, Non-Pros, Juniors, and Pros. Let me
first say, that out of all divisions represented, the one I would not have wanted to judge
would definitely have been the JUNIORS. What a terrific group of young people - on and off the floor! We can all be
very proud. Our dance is in very good hands. There were (8) Junior I couples, who ranged in ages from 8 - 14 and
(10) Junior II couples, who ranged in ages from 15 - 20. Out of these 18 couples, we had 4 couples from our Charlotte
Area Junior Shaggers group, with three of them being kids and grandkids of our RH members. Each couple danced
Thursday night, being sure to complete the five required steps during their routine. Then again Friday, where it is
"anything goes". You are bound to say "WOW - did you see that?" I tell you when the juniors took the floor, they
raised the bar and the roof. They were just beyond words. Saturday night began with a tribute to our veterans, which
is always very special. Then the cut was made and the finalists danced once more, giving it their all. Before the winners were announced, scholarships were awarded to several juniors from the Beth Mitchell Scholarship Fund. This
was just wonderful that "shag" could help in furthering a juniors education and future. We are very proud to say that
Jason Long and Lauren Cookman, who are the grandson of Danny & Linda Long and daughter of Duncan & Ruth
Cookman, placed 4th in the Junior I division. Congratulations to them both for a fantastic job. We are so very proud
of all of our dancers and the hard work they put into their dancing. It takes hours of practice for a competition of this
magnitude. You are all to be congratulated for a job well done. They are all such a terrific group of kids and truly love
to dance.
We also cannot forget those folks who work so hard week after week with our kids to help make them better and move
foreward. Ashley and Tobitha Stewart took over the Charlotte Area Junior Shaggers in September after Bill Bateman
and Fran Taylor decided to retire. They give freely of their time each week at Lynn's to teach our kids the fundamentals of shag and help them move to the next level. One other special person, who works endlessly with kids and shares
our dance all around the round, is Brennar Goree. What a terrific opportunity for our kids to work with these wonderful pros! Thank you Ashley, Tobitha, and Brennar for your time, talent, and dedication to our kids. Everyone in the
"shag world" is such a wonderful group of people, and we are all so thankful to have our children and grandchildren
experience the special bonds they are forming.
Congratulations once again to all those who participated in nationals. You all did a terrific job. Looking forward to
Grand Nationals in Atlanta in May.
Special Congratulations to the winners:
Junior I: Trey Henley & Lizzie Batten
Junior II: Jackson Batten & Karlee Martin
Masters: Montine & Connie Bridges
Seniors: Gene & Nancy Pope
Non-Pros: Jeremy Webb & Kalin Ellis
Pros: Sam West & Kristal Taylor Davis
Enjoy the photos below.
Thank you all on behalf of our juniors for your support.
Debbie Brown
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JUNIOR 1: J ason is fr om Rock Hill and is the gr andson of Linda & Danny Long. Laur en is fr om For t
Mill and is the daughter of Ruth & Duncan Cookman. 4th Place - Junior I
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JUNIOR 1: Drew Allen & Reilly Edgeworth
Drew is from Concord, NC and Reilly is from Little River, SC.
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JUNIOR I: Maxwell Rusmisell & Kali Walters
Maxwell is from Charlotte, NC and Kali is from Trinity, NC.
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JUNIOR II: Kaleb Brown & Kelsey Vaughn
Kaleb is from Rock Hill and is the grandson of Dennis & Debbie Brown. Kelsey is
from N. Augusta and is the daughter of Jimmy & Carmen Vaughn.
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The Junior Cyclone
Congratulations to the Twisters Shag Club for hosting the very first "Junior Cyclone".
It was a fantastic weekend of fun, food, photo booths, workshops taught by the pros, line dancing, performances
by the Junior Shag Dance Team. What more could you ask for? My hats goes off to everyone who worked so
hard to make this weekend a success. Looking forward to next year.
GROUP PHOTO
OPEN DANCING
WORKSHOPS BY THE PROS
LOTS OF DANCING FOR EVERYONE
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"CHARLOTTE SHOW STOPPERS"
THE BRAND NEW JUNIOR DANCE TEAM THAT HAS BEEN FORMED FROM OUR
CHARLOTTE AREA JUNIOR SHAGGERS.
THE JUNIOR SHAG DANCE TEAM
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Dear Rock Hill Area Shag Club Members,
We need your help again this year with donations for our
Hall of Fame Foundation Fundraiser Party on June 18th.
Here are some of the items we need.
Sponsorships for Tables
Sponsorships for tables information on next page.
Items for the Silent Auction
New or almost new items
Craft items, gift cards, pictures frames, jewelry, beach
bags etc.
Items for Live Auction
(Suggestion - get 4 couples to put together a
basket) Liquor Baskets
Beach Basket
etc.
Sale of Raffle Tickets
for 55” Westinghouse 1080P LED HD TV for $5
Please bring your items for donation to our Friday Night
Meet and Greets or Party.
We need for everyone to dig deep into your pockets for a good
cause. Our goal is to raise $10,000! As of to-date we have raised
over
$35,000!
We can do it!
Thank you,
Tommy
Davis
Ways & Means - Chair
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Hall of Fame Foundation
Fundraiser “Vegas Night”
SPONSORSHIPS
$250 DONATION
 (2) FREE ADMISSIONS
 (2) FREE PRIZE TICKETS
 (20,000) CHIPS
 NAME ON POSTER AT ENTRANCE & TABLES
 SIX MONTHS FREE ADVERTISING IN THE ROCK HILL AREA
SHAG CLUB NEWSLETTER AND WEBSITE
ALL OTHER DONATIONS
 NAME AT ENTRANCE
Any promotional items from sponsors will be set up on a display table. If a sponsor has
a shirt w/logo, dealers will be glad to wear one. A tax deductible receipt will be sent and
a thank you letter.
Ways & Means Committee
Tommy Davis – Chair
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The Junior Shag Dance Team needs your support! If you're going to be around
the North Myrtle Beach area any day from April 17-19, Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday of SOS, please go eat at the amaZing's Kitchen (located in the new shopping
center right past 11 Ave N) and show this flyer!! Our team will receive a portion of
your purchase!! Help us by spreading the word and dining here! We appreciate all
your help & support. Keep dancing.
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Call 704-321-7275 or visit www.beachfestmatthews.com
May 13
& 14
Historic Downtown Matthews & Stumptown Park
Beach Music
Friday, May 13
6:30pm - 8:00pm
8:30pm -10:00pm
Gary Lowder & Smokin Hot
The Tams
Saturday, May 14
10:30am - 2:30pm
3:00pm - 5:00pm
5:30 - 7:30pm
8:00pm - 10:00pm
DJ Chuck Carland
The Tommy Black Band
Steve Owens & Summertime
The Carolina Soul Band
Live Beach Music
• Shag Dancing
• Carnival Rides
• Kid’s Inflatable Village
• Arts & Crafts
• Sandy Feet 5K
• Crusin’ Car Show
•
Cruisin’ Car Show
9AM - 3PM Saturday. Pre-reg $5, Day of $10. Judging Top 20, Mayor’s Choice, and Best of Show
Sandy Feet 5K - new location at Francis Beatty Park
To benefit Habitat for Humanity of Matthews.
Begins at 8AM Saturday. $30/$35/$40 Preregister at www.sandyfeet5K.com
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ACSC 2016 Summer Workshop
Southern Comfort XIX
$75
Columbia, S.C.
July 8—10 2016
Hosted by Palmetto Shag Club
$85 after
5/31/2016
Park and Party
Double Tree by Hilton 2100 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210 Bush River Rd at I-20
Room Rate: $116 Call with Group Code PSG (803) 731-0300
or book online at http://bit.ly/1CZ6pNh
Reduced Hotel Room Rate ends on May 31, 2016—limited to 200 rooms
All rooms include a Refrigerator, King and two Queen Beds Available
Suites are available at additional cost
Spacious Ballroom with Professional Dance Floor
SATURDAY July 9
FRIDAY July 8
7:00am – 9:00am Buffet breakfast for Hotel Guests
9:00am – 9:00pm Registration
8:00am—10:00am Buffet breakfast for Hotel Guests
9:00am— 3:00pm SOS Board Meeting—Capital Room
2:00pm—10:00pm Registration
Pool Party
Noon — 4:00pm DJ SKIP MALLIOS
2:00 pm—3:00pm Complimentary Beer & Wine
Lexington Hospitality Suite
3:00pm—6:00pm DJ BILLY FANNING
Lexington Hospitality Suite
3:00pm – 6:00pm DJ BILLY FANNING
Congaree Ballroom
10:00am – 2:00pm ACSC Membership Meeting
3:00pm – 6:00pm DJ JOHN (FLETCH) FLETCHER
Congaree Ballroom
6:00pm— 9:00pm DJ SKIP MALLIOS
9:00pm—Mid-Night DJ BILLY WALDREP
Super Hospitality Suite
3:00pm – 4:00pm Line Dance with
BRENDA TAYLOR
Dance Floor —Open Bar—Food
Free Shag & Line Dance Workshops
Split Pot Drawings
Chinese Auction Fabulous Vendors
4:00pm – 5:00pm Workshop with
CHARLIE WOMBLE & JACKIE MCGEE
6:00pm – 9:00pm DJ RODNEY STILL
7:00pm – 8:00pm Dinner Served
9:00pm – Mid-Night DJ BUCK CRUMPTON
$75/ person—$85 after 5/31/2016
Reserved Tables of 10 are available
For more info contact Susan Martin at
susan.martin956@gmail.com
or call (803) 609-8170
SUNDAY July 10
8:00 am – 10:00 am Buffet breakfast for Hotel Guests
Event Co—Chairs: Susan & Cecil Martin
Make checks payable to Palmetto Shag Club and Mail to: Palmetto Shag Club, P. O. Box 7232, Columbia, S.C. 29202
or process on-line at www.palmettoshagclub.com using a Credit Card or PayPal
Name
Amt. Enclosed:
Address:
City:
Phone #:
State:
Email:
Zip:
Shag Club:
Confirmation by Email
No Refunds—Name Changes Allowed
NO ONE UNDER 21 ADMITTED
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Park and Party
www.palmettoshagclub.com
Sandy Beach Shag Club
Presents
Sandkicker Megafest VI
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Dirty Dozen DJs
Sunday, 9/4/16
3:30 – 11:00 PM
The Elks Lodge
500 Golf Course Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
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Cash Bar Only. Beer, Mixed Drinks & Wine at
very reasonable prices!
(For more details contact John Carpenter (803-760-2947)
Email: johncarpenter@sandybeachshagclub.com
Your Registration covers:
Music by 12 great DJ’s
Free Line Dance Class
Catered Dinner ( 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM)
Snacks Provided
Free Shooters! Times ~ TBA
Non Smoking Event
Large Oak Dance Floor : 30x40 (1200 Sq. Feet)
Half & Half Drawing,Chinese Auction Theme Baskets and Shag Bingo For Prizes.
Registration for this event includes an Associate membership to SBSC for all those currently not members.
Registration is $25.00/Person $30 after August 8th, 2016. No registrations will be available at the door.
Please fill out this information for all participants, on a separate sheet if needed. Your registration is nonrefundable, but may be transferred to another person provided all information is mailed and received by us at
least one week prior to the event so we will have it at the door.
Name:
# of Registrants
(your name(s) will be at door)
Address:
City
State
Zip
Email:
Phone#
Please complete for each registrant!
Primary Shag Club Affiliation:
If none, please indicate none.
Please check if you would like to receive a copy of the SBSC newsletter. Must have a legible email for
the newsletter. Associate members may attend SBSC General Membership meetings but have no vote.
(Checks Payable to: Sandy Beach Shag Club) (All registrants will receive a wristband at the door.)
Please mail application/registration(s) for each attendee and payment to:
Attn: John Carpenter, 100 Smith Street, Morganton NC 28655
Area Hotels: Hampton Inn (828) 432-2000, Quality Inn (828) 437-0171, Comfort Inn (828) 430-4000, & Others
within 5 miles. Visit Asheville, Boone, Blowing Rock, or Morganton and then attend the party on Sunday.
Seats will be filled in the order your requests are received. Once our number of seats have been filled, we will
cut off our sales and return any checks over our limit. Nominated three times for a Cammy Award for “Best
Shag Club Party”. This year we will provide reserved seating for any group of 18 people or larger on a first
come first serve basis. The names must be sent with all requested info and the registrations of all in the group
must be paid to qualify. Absolutely NO PERSONAL ALCOHOL PERMITTED INSIDE OR CONSUMED OUTSIDE!
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Let’s Boogie Woogie!
JUNIOR SHAG LESSONS
at Lynn’s Dance Club
4819 S. Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC
Sponsored by the Charlotte Shag Club
FREE Junior Shag Dance Lessons on
Thursday’s with Ashley & Tobitha Stewart
Class Times:
Beginner Class from 5:45pm to 6:15pm
Intermediate/Advance Class from 6:15pm to 6:50pm
June 2nd
June 16th
July - No Class - Summer Break
August - No Class - Summer Break
September 1st
September 15th
October 6th
October 20th
November 3rd
November 17th
December - No Class - Holiday
Break
January 7th
January 21st
February 4th
February 18th
March 3rd
March 17th
March 31st
April &7th
May 5th
May 19th
Charlotte Area Junior Shaggers
Visit our Facebook Page to find out what is happening each week!
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To View Shag Events on our website, go to:
http://shagdance.com/clubparties.htm
A Proud Member of:
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*Cost is $50.00 a year for business card sized ad published monthly.
*Ad to be published monthly in newsletter and on website.
*Distributed monthly to membership and other shag clubs in
South Carolina and North Carolina.
Please complete the form below and attach a clear copy of your
Business card.
Name: _____________________________ Phone:______________________
Company Name:_______________________ E-mail:______________________
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2016 Club Officers and Committees
President
Dean Baker
803.230.1605
jdbaker1218@gmail.com
Vice President
Ronnie Jackson
803-366-9010
ronjack1@comporium.net
Secretary
Terry Branch
tbranch1960@gmail.com
Treasurer
Debbie Brown
shagdeb@comporium.net
Sergeant Of Arms
Marty McCauley
Governor’s Board
Phil Long
Jesse Boatwright
Tommy Davis
Social Committee Chairperson
Debra Ledford
debra0249@outlook.com
Social Committee;
Debbie (David) Brown
Dennis Brown
Connie Eubanks
Lauren McCauley
Jim Mroz
Judy Prather
Judy Baker
Amy Elkins
Jimmy Eubanks
Barbara (BB) Morrison
Kathy Mroz
Harriet Price
Telephone Committee Chairperson:
Charlotte Curtis
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5th Saturday Party Chairperson
Max Phillips
803.366.1595
thephillips1@comporium.net
News Letter
Kaye Craig-Hughes
khughs@comporium.net
Webmaster
Gail Davis
803-329-2421
Winter Beach Blast
Debbie Brown
shagdeb@comporium.net
New Members
Maria and Steve Williams
803-684-4721
smwilliams05@bellsouth.net
Club DJ
Frank Price
803-328-1683
frankshagmusic@yahoo.com
Club Photographer
Judy Baker
704-913-2911
judybaker713@yahoo.com
Ways and Means Chairperson
Tommy Davis
803-329-2421
Ways and Means Committee Members
Tommy and Gail Davis
Candy Long
Terry Branch
Frank and Harriet Price
Max and Pansy Phillips
Ducky Moore
Brenda Jackson
Float Committee Chairperson
Dennis Brown
dennisrhasc@gmail.com
Facebook
Candy Long
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