March - SASS

PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Graham Parker
Hello SASS’ers;
Thanks to all those that came
out for our February “Sweet
Heart” social. We had a great
crowd, tasty foods and snacks,
and wonderful fellowship. Had
4 new members join, and 2
re-ups along with several welcomed guest, thank you for
helping make this a great time
for all! A special thanks to our
guest DJ - Mike Harding providSanford Area Society of Shaggers
SASS
missgrace2@gmail.com
www.sanfordshags.com
A
ing great music for our listening
and dancing pleasure, great
job! For those of you that were
unable to join us, you missed a
great night.
Our “SHAGGIN IN THE SANDHILLS” - M.A.W. event is upon
us. Hopefully you have offered
your time, talents and assistance
that will make 2016’s event the
biggest and best that Lee County
and the shag world has ever
witnessed. If you haven’t gotten
involved there are still needs so
PLEASE contact me. Assistance,
donations and contributions are
still needed. GET INVOLVED BE A PART OF SOMETHING
SPECIAL - HELP MAKE DREAMS
COME TRUE!
A special thanks to all those that
have given of their time, talents
and monetarily to make this
event special. Your caring and
assistance is much appreciated.
A BIG THANK YOU to all our
sponsors, contributors and individuals that have assisted to
make this event special! Don’t
forget, March 12, 2016 at the
Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center
with entertainment provided by
the fabulous EMBERS featuring
Craig Woolard; doors open at
6pm with entertainment from
7PM till 11PM. BE THERE! Oh
yeah, all SASS members are
expected and needed to be
there! Clean up will start imme-
diately at 11PM and your assistance is greatly appreciated. A
M.A.W. recap will be provided at
our April social.
Speaking of April; it’s SOS SPRING SAFARI time. Let’s get
SOS off to a bang, join your
fellow club members on SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH starting at 7-PM
at the VFW with music provided
by our guest DJ, Ron Russ playing great music to get us ready
and raring to go! That’s right,
SATURDAY NIGHT - APRIL 9TH,
It’s SOS KICK OFF night, so
come in your favorite SOS gear,
bring something to share with
your fellow SASS members and
most of all bring a friend for a
great night of fun and fellowship. There will be a special
prize to the male and female
member dressed in their best
SOS - SPRING “SAFARI” outfit.
Let’s have some fun! SOS SPRING SAFARI runs from April
15th thru April 24th. If you
need SOS Cards contact Rosemary Parten, she can save you
$5 from the beach price and
remember, if you don’t have a
card it’s next to impossible to get
into the clubs. More information
about SOS can be found on the
ACSC
website:
www.shagdance.com .
Remember, KEEP SHAG IN
YOUR HEART!
See you at
“SHAGGIN IN THE SANDHILLS”
VICE-PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
I hope everyone is surviving the
winter. Well there is hope, Spring
and warm nights is just a few
days away. If you are tired of
winter, there is no better way to
end winter than by attending
one of the most important SASS
events of the year. Yes, Shagging
in the Sandhill’s is March 12th.
This is SASS’s major charities
fund raiser to benefit Make-AWish and Lee County Charities.
The doors of the Dennis Wicker
Civic Center will open to the
public at 6:00 PM; but, the fun
will start at 1:00 PM. SASS must
get the Civic Center ready for
the public. Even though this is a
large amount of work to do in a
short time, I always enjoy this
time with my SASS family and
friends even more than I enjoy
the event. So please come out
and help us get ready. Do not
worry about what you can or can
not, do there will be something
for everyone to help with. If you
have a friend that is not in SASS,
bring them. What better way to
introduce friends to SASS than a
time when we are working together? The more people we
can have helping, the more fun
we will have doing it.
Hope to see you on March 12th.
Billy
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by Billy Deese
We’ll See
You at
Make-AWish
March 12
SHAG LESSONS
Instructors Sandy Forsythe &
Tom Donaghy have been
shagging since 1997. They are
current
members
of
the
Competitive
Shaggers
Association (CSA), Professional
Division since 2002 and are
active members of
SASS. MASS and
Bass Lake Shag
Clubs.
“Basic”
&
“Competition” shag
lessons are on Thursday nights
at the VFW. Call Sandy at 919775-6364 for information.
Beginners: 6:30 PM
Intermediate/Advanced: 7:30 PM
REMEMBRANCES
SOS CARDS
Rosemary will have SOS cards at
the socials on Friday night. If you
are planning to go to SOS
Spring Safari, you will have to
have an SOS card to get in to
the participating clubs. $30 thru
the shag club or $35 at the
beach. There’s one more social
for you to get your card.
3-05..............................Beverly Suitt
3-09............................Cathy Stinson
3-10..............................Laura Farrell
New SASS koozies are available
at the social, too!
If you ordered SASS shirts, we
have them ready for you at the
social. See Rosemary Parten.
3-11.................................Monte Britt
3-15.................................Jim Wilson
GUEST
DJ’s
4-01......................Donna
Thomason
by Robbie Farrell
4-02................................Gary White
March 12.....................MAW
April....................... Ron Russ
Linda Gilliam
Cathy Stinson
Darrell Hilliard
Alfred Beard (Nancy N's Dad)
Contact Rosemary Parten at
919-774-8090 or by email:
randbparten@windstream.net
to get yours now. Still only $30
each and guaranteed to bring
you great times and lots of
wonderful memories the rest
of the year! Make checks
payable to SASS. You can also
mail your check to:
Rosemary Parten
5117 Simpson Dr.
Sanford, NC 27330
Please include name(s) of
person cards will be used by
and return address. Cards will
be sent as soon as possible
upon receipt. You must have a
card to enter all SOS events.
May....John “Soup” Campbell
June..............Buck Crumpton
July..................Butch Adiemy
August............................TBD
September......David Sessoms
October............Roy Childress
November......................TBD
December.....Chigger Woods
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Sanford Area Society of Shaggers
Application
New Member/Renewal
Mail To: Rosemary Parten, 5117 Simpson Dr, Sanford NC, 27330
Today's Date:
Applicant # 1
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Name:
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newsletter? Yes
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Name tag: $8.55 each (optional), please pay at the registration desk at any social. (must pay in advance) Yes No
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By your initials, you agree your photos can be published on our web site and newsletter. Initials: ___
Please circle the committees on which you would be interested in serving:
Membership
Decorating
Food
Door/Greeting/Social Publicity
Anywhere
Other Skills/Interests not listed
Special Events
50/50 Raffle
Requirements for Membership
1. Attend one function or meeting prior to application.
2. Be sponsored by a member in good standing.
Once application is received, the membership votes at the following meeting/social to approve membership.
SASS Club Rules
1. Membership Is restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older.
2. Membership cards are not transferable and, if loaned, may be revoked.
3. Membership may be revoked at the discretion of the Executive Board.
4. Annual membership dues are from October 1st –September 30th.
5. Annual dues are $20.00 for each renewal and $25.00 for each new member.
6. All memberships expire on September 31st each year.
Dues
Initial Dues $25. Renewal Dues $20 if paid by October 31. $25 if paid after October 31. Individuals joining after April 1
and prior to October 1 will pay initial dues of $12.50.
Monthly Meeting/Dance/Social
Usually, the third Friday each month, 7:30 PM, VFW. For other information on membership or meeting location, visit
www.sanfordshags.com. Please check our calendar for changes before coming to Socials.
OFFICE USE ONLY (FORWARD TO LINDA GILLIAM) All must be completed by membership chairperson.
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There are many bands or groups
today yet few that are considered a musical institution. The
Embers have solidified their position as a thriving musical entity leaving their mark on
listeners for decades.
The Embers boast numerous albums and single releases that
span decades and all the crazes
continuing to exhibit top quality
showmanship,
musicianship
and professionalism. Having
been inducted into the South
Carolina Rhythm and Blues Hall
of Fame and most recently the
South Carolina Beach Music Hall
of Fame, The Embers are honored to carry the moniker of
sadors of Music. This group has
traveled the country and the
world and have performed for
every event imaginable from
the highest dignitaries to the
hottest back yard frat parties.
The Embers were also honored
to travel throughout South Korea to perform their Christmas
December of 2007 and 2008.
The Embers were awarded Military Coins of Excellence for their
distinguished service.
The Embers are widely considered a musical MARVEL and
have laid the groundwork for
what has become known as
Virginias, the gulf coast region
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of North America and every
beach in between. A true musical tradition with which many
Americans have grown. The Embers consider the genre of
ing lasting memories since its
Heart and Soul, Rhythm and
Blues, Feel Good Music.
Today, touring is commonplace
for The Embers regularly boasting an average of 225 shows per
year. The Embers also embark
on a cruise each year for their
friends and fans to various locations throughout the Caribbean.
The Embers also continue their
tradition of Christmas shows
throughout the holiday season
this year celebrating their 8th
consecutive season!
The history and complete scope
of this group is soon to be real-
land.
Though Ember members have
changed throughout the years,
one common denominator has
remained the same. Bobby
Tomlinson is the groups founder, band leader and drummer
and still performs every show
today. He is the last remaining
original member. THE EMBERS
of today consist of: Bobby Tomlinson
(Founder/Band
Leader/Drummer), Craig Woolard (Lead Vocalist/Sax/Flute),
Jeff Grimes (Guitar/Sax/Vocals),
Stephen
Pachuta
(Trumpet/Vocals), Hugh Tuff
Blanton (Bass/Vocals), Bobby
Nantz (Trombone/Vocals) and
ANDY
SWINDELL
(Keyboards/Vocals).
THE EMBERS are truly one of the
finest entertainment experiences of our lifetime. If you see
doubtedly see them again!
chronicling its history complete
with fan testimonials and legendary tales of years gone by.
The nearly two hour feature includes interviews from original,
past and present members of
the group telling the complete
story of this legendary band
from its inception through today. This package is being written, filmed and produced by
Skip Crayton and Bill Benners in
collaboration with McBryde
Publishing and Digital Wunder-
Drums-Vocalist
Bobby Tomlinson bought his
first drum set after his family
moved to Raleigh and he never
put down the sticks after that.
started paying attention to music as a kid in Goldsboro, North
Carolina. The Clovers, The Spiders, Wynonna Harris, Billy
Ward & The Dominoes were the
artists that caught his ear. It
would be the music that shaped
his career.
He was ten years old when he
joined the Williams Street Elementary School Band. Band Director, John B. Thompson taught
him how to play the drums. He
was even promoted to the high
school band while he was still in
the eighth grade. His family
moved to Raleigh in 1955. He
made music and friendships
that would last a lifetime at
Hugh Morson Jr. High.
A Needham Broughton High
School graduate, Bobby was a
member off the Symphonic Orchestra, the Circus Band & the
Marching 100. He captained the
Marching 100 squad his junior
and senior years. While in high
school, he formed a band called
The Satellites, which evolved
been there, keeping time, keeping things in order ever since.
Bobby credits his first band director, John B. Thompson and
his mother and father (whom
spirations and strongest supporters.
He counts basketball and the
Washington Redskins among
his favorite diversions. By the
way, when you see the Embers
bus on the road, remember
and quick changing signal lights.
Keyboards-Lead Vocalist
Andy Swindell, the keyboard
player, loves to play music and
entertain. Just ask anyone who
has spent any time with him. A
native of Durham, Andy began
piano lessons at the age of
eight. His music teacher quickly
realized that he was not particularly interested in classical music, so she cleverly gave him
boogie-woogie and ragtime
pieces to keep his interest. Today, he is still playing many of
the same licks he learned at that
time.
When The Beatles invaded
America, Andy wanted more
than anything to play in a band
instruments on many beach
music recordings. Additionally,
he has won awards for songwriting in several national competitions (see CDBaby.com).
Still, his first love is performing
live.
Andy met Craig Woolard in the
early seventies, and had the
pleasure of working with him
from 1992 until 2001 in The Emgreat to be back playing with
natural entertainer, and a tre-
seemed like a great way to meet
girls! The opportunity presented
itself when an organ player with
a local band offered to sell Andy
other rock pieces of the day
which featured lots of fine organ
players.
Durham was a culturally diverse
town, and exposure to the wonders of black music could not be
avoided. WSSB and WKIX would
play R&B hits along with the
standard top 40 songs. That
powerful rhythmical influence
doing so well. And the band is
terrific! What fine players and
Other Band Members
Craig Woolard
Lead Vocals-Saxophone, Tenor,
Baro, Alto, Soprano-Flute
Jeff Grimes
Guitar-Sax-Vocalist
Stephen Pachuta
Trumpet-Vocalist-Keyboards
Hugh Blanton
Bass Guitar-Vocalist
creating a love for what eventuBobby Nantz
rock-and-roll roots. This melting
pot of influence can be heard in
everything Andy sings and plays.
Through the years, Andy has
become proficient on drums,
bass and guitar as well as keyboards, having played multiple
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OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Friday, March 4
8:00 PM........................................ Burlington
Saturday, March 5
8:00 PM.............................................. MASS
Sunday, March 6
4:00 PM..................................MAW Meeting
8:00 PM.............................CASA (Chatham)
President................................................Graham Parker
Vice President................................................Billy Deese
Secretary......................................................Victoria Lee
Treasurer......................................................Jim Wilson
SOS Coordinator..................................Rosemary Parten
Sergeant-at-Arms..........................................Billy Parten
Members-At-Large........................Linda Gilliam/Rick Joy
Past President.................................................Jeff Rosser
Newsletter/Webmaster...............................Linda Gilliam
Membership.........................................Rosemary Parten
DJ Coordinator.........................................Robbie Farrell
50/50 Coordinator.................Jeff Rosser & Beth Holland
Social.......................................................Vice-President
Historian....................................................Teresa White
Tuesday, March 8
7:00 PM...................... SASS Board Meeting
Friday, March 11
8:00 PM.........................................Burlington
8:00 PM.............................................Harnett
Saturday, March 12
7:00 PM....................................Make A Wish
8:00 PM..........................................Sandhills
Friday, March 18
8:00 PM.........................................Burlington
Wednesday, March 23
SASS Newsletter Info Due submit anytime
Friday, March 25
8:00 PM........................................ Burlington
Saturday, March 26
8:00 PM.............................................. FASA
8:00 PM..................................... Lake Tillery
Sunday, March 27
8:00 PM....................................... Bass Lake
Friday, April 1
8:00 PM........................................ Burlington
AREA SHAG CLUB SOCIALS
SASS (may vary).............................................3rd Friday
Bass Lake.....................................................4th Sunday
Burlington...................................................Every Friday
CASA ..........................................................1st Sunday
FASA.........................................................4th Saturday
Harnett.........................................................2nd Friday
Lake Tillery.................................................4th Saturday
MASS (may vary).........................................1st Saturday
Sandhills...................................................2nd Saturday