Shag Rag November 2012
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Shag Rag November 2012 Shag Rag November 2012 Vol. XVIII, No. Dedicated to the Preservation of the Carolina Shag and Beach Music PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Dave Bushey Big crowds! That’s what we’re seeing at The Elk’s Lodge every Wednesday. Lots of new faces. And lots of returning faces. A nice, large dance floor. Good food. Good music. Good dancing. Great friends! What more could a person ask for? Congratulations to Joan McKinney, NVSC’s newest PRO and her partner, Tom Edwards. And Cathy Metcalf and Vaughn Royal, too, who won their CSA contest in Beckley, WV last month, continuing their advancement in the Competitive Shaggers Association. Many MANY hours of practice and choreography are dedicated by all of these dancers. And, if you don’t know, Nancy Guilliams has been bitten by the competitive ‘bug.’ She and Bob Lutz entered the Newcomer Division. They all teach at NVSC! No wonder the weekly dance lessons have been crowded in recent weeks! So, grab that Red Dot dancer and help them practice the moves – and your moves, too! October has been Nominations Month. Many thanks to Jason Potter and the Nominations Committee for calling our membership and finding qualified candidates. It’s now November. And, that means Elections. On November 14th, you will have your opportunity - your duty - to vote for the 2013 Board of Directors. In this Shag Rag are the personally written ‘bio’s’ and photos of the 11 intrepid individuals who have announced their candidacy. Please take the time to read their resumes and thoughts about NVSC. Then, join in the fun on November 14th at The Elk’s Lodge and VOTE! If you can’t make it that Wednesday, you still have an opportunity to vote by returning your absentee ballot. It must be received in the PO Box by November 13th to be counted. And, of course, your membership must be current!! Have you paid your dues? This coming Sunday is one of our biggest Events of the year – the 14th Annual Shag-a-Thon! This year is a special treat as the award-winning Rick Strickland Band is coming to Northern Virginia to help us raise funds for Capital Caring, NoVa’s premier hospice organization. It will be held at The Elk’s Lodge on Sunday, November 4th from 1PM to 5PM. 100% of the Gate will be donated to Capital Caring as well as the very generous donations of our members, family and friends. Come join in the fun! And December is right around the corner. NVSC’s Annual Holiday Party is December 1st at the Kingstowne Snyder Community Center. We’ve celebrated the season there for several years and have had a great time! Our DJ this year is none other than Betty Brown, from Charleston, SC! It’s also our Annual Toys for Tots Drive. The Marines wowed us last year with their dancing skills. Let’s return the favor and wow them with a zillion unwrapped toys for the kids. This is a Pot Luck Dinner. The Club will supply the turkey, ham and rolls. All you have to bring is an appetizer, a salad or a dessert. There will be a Sign-Up sheet at the front desk at The Elk’s throughout November. It’s a BYOB Event, but remember the local law enforcement are aware of extra socializing that goes on at this time of year! Northern Virginia Shag Club Page 1 Shag Rag November 2012 NOVEMBER DANCE LESSONS AT THE ELKS ON WEDNESDAYS Beginner Level Shag Steps Nov 7 — Basic, Start, Female Turn REMINDER: Beginner lessons Nov 14 — Half Turn, Male Turn are FREE to non-members, but Nov 21 — No dancing membership is required for the Nov 28 — Crossover Basic, Triple Basic Novice and Intermediate classes. Novice Level Shag Steps Nov 7 — Double Kick Basic, AppleJack Lessons begin at 7:30 p.m. Nov 14 — Behind Sailor Shuffle, Front Walk-Up Nov 21 — No dancing Nov 28 — Pivot, Tuck from a Pivot Open dancing from 6:30 until 10:30 p.m. — Please remember Intermediate Level Shag Steps to ask Red Dot beginner dancers Nov 7 —Side to Side Basic, Handshake Wrap Pivot to dance. It takes lots of practice Nov 14 — Leg Up Basic, Lean to become a better dancer! Nov 21 — No dancing Nov 28 — Flyback, Arm Over Pivot with Reverse Tuck DJ Schedule for November Nov 7 Craig Jennings Nov 14 Gene Griffin Nov 21 No Dancing Nov 28 Gene Griffin Northern Virginia Shag Club now meets at Elk’s Lodge 8421 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA. Wednesday nights Main floor ballroom, 6:30 to 10:30, Lessons start at 7:30 pm. A buffet dinner is available for purchase. Northern Virginia Shag Club Page 2 Shag Rag November 2012 2013 SOS cards are here! SOS cards for the 2013 calendar CONGRATULATIONS!! year have arrived! See Treasurer To Kari Jones and JD Legge who were Kathy Norris to purchase your married on September 22, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. new card. They make a great Christmas stocking stuffer for your dance partner, and don’t forget one for yourself either! November Birthdays Nancy Guilliams 11/01 Robbi Mann 11/11 Sue Smee 11/01 Janet Egan 11/12 Carol Knott 11/02 Jerry Rodgers 11/13 Lorraine Busey 11/03 Dennis Gehley 11/16 Melissa Lipps 11/04 Thomas H. Brett 11/16 Mark Hendrickson 11/05 Ellen Testa 11/21 Kathy Norris 11/05 Eddie Farmer 11/21 Terrie Patullo 11/06 Dale Rinker 11/22 Angie Bushey 11/07 Ed Hamer 11/23 Valerie Swiger 11/08 Susan Matthews 11/24 Patrice Vincent 11/08 Paul Powell 11/27 Roy Camp 11/10 Barbara Wallen 11/28 Adam Whitley 11/11 Kelly Mann 11/29 Gary Mozingo 11/11 Kevin Byrnes 11/30 Northern Virginia Shag Club Page 3 Shag Rag November 2012 News and Announcements Where do I Get a Copy of the Shag Rag? Go to the NVSC website, www.nvshag.org, click on Newsletters tab, click on the month you want. It’s in PDF format. Or, for a yearly fee of $8, you may have it mailed to your home. Also, copies will be available at the Fairfax Elks on Wednesdays. Keep Your Membership Information Current Have you moved, changed phone numbers or email? Contact Valerie Swiger at [email protected] or Dave Bushey at [email protected] This is especially important if you want to receive “Hello Shaggers” emails— a terrific way to keep in touch with NVSC news, current events, and activities. Shag Rag The deadline for Shag Rag input is the 25th of every month. Please send to Maryann Lesnick at [email protected]. BORROWING SHAG VIDEOS..... is easy at Learn from the pros by watching their instructional NVSC!!! DVD’s. See Sue Young for Whether you have taken all of the shag classes offered at NVSC or are just details and availability of looking for new steps or tips on technique... our club has a constantly growing rentals library of shag instructional DVD or videos. These DVD’s contain more steps and tips than you can shake a stick at and they're FREE to club members! All you have to do is put down a REFUNDABLE$25 deposit. See SUE YOUNG on Wednesday nights to borrow or purchase a DVD or video!!! "The Internal Revenue Service notified NVSC on April 19, 1999, that we have been accepted as a non-profit social club exempted from paying Federal income taxes. Anyone interested in reviewing NVSC's application and supporting documents provided to IRS, the IRS exemption letter, or the club's annual Form 990 to the IRS, please contact the club Treasurer." Northern Virginia Shag Club Page 4 Shag Rag November 2012 Celebrate the Holiday Season with NVSC ! DJ for the evening: the renowned Betty Brown from Charleston, SC Saturday December 1, 7:30pm – 11:30pm Kingstowne’s Snyder Community Center 6450 South Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA 22315 Please remember others this season Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots NVSC will furnish turkey, ham, rolls Please sign up for appetizers, side dishes, and desserts (sign up sheet at Elk’s each Wednesday) or Contact Jo Mozingo at [email protected] or Linda Barna at [email protected] BYOB setups provided Volunteers needed for setting up and breaking down, see Dave Bushey Advertise Your Business in the Shag Rag! CONTACT Dave Bushey at [email protected] for details. Northern Virginia Shag Club Page 5 Shag Rag November 2012 Your monthly (and BEYOND) calendar of events… Out and About ……. Close to home Nov 4 NVSC Shag A Thon with The Rick Strickland Band, Fairfax Elks, 1-5pm (see flyer) Nov 8-11 DCSX, DC Swing Experience, Dulles Hyatt, info: www.dcswingexperience.com Nov 17 Jim Quick and Coastline Band, Hopewell Moose Lodge, Hopewell, VA; www.hopewellmooselodge.com Dec 1 NVSC Holiday Party, Kingstowne Community Center, Alexandria, VA Dec 7 Jim Quick and Coastline Band, Olde Town Civic Center Christmas Party, Petersburg, VA Dec 30 Band of Oz, Olde Town Civic Center Pre-New Years Party, Petersburg, VA, www.otciviccenter.com Weekly dancing: Wednesday NVSC, Fairfax Elks, Rt 50, 6:30pm-10:30pm Thursday Shannon’s Bar & Grill, Fredericksburg, VA, Battlefield Boogie Club Fri/Sat/Sun DC Hand Dance Club; www.dchanddanceclub.com; club hotline 301.460.0800 Sunday 1st and 2nd Sundays, JW & Friends, Springfield, VA; shag lesson 5-530pm, social dancing, 530pm-800pm, no cover charge Out and About …….. a little further away Nov 2-4 Fall Cyclone #22 – ‘The Reunion’, Mooresville, NC; www.GoShagging.com Nov 9-10 CSA contest, Lynn’s Dance Club, Charlotte, NC Nov 7-11 Alabama Theatre, North Myrtle Beach, SC; 18th Annual Carolina Beach Music Awards Nov 23 Roanoke Civic Center, Roanoke, VA; Jim Quick and Coastline, The Kings Nov 30 Wall to Wall Ball, Longbranch, Raleigh, NC; Sleeping Booty, Jim Quick and Coastline, The Dickens, Band of Oz Dec 7 Lynchburg Shag Club Holiday Party, Phase 2, Lynchburg, VA; Band of Oz, tix @$30, www.lynchburgshags.com Cruisin’ with The Music / The Dance .........a captive audience? Feb 3 – 9, 2013 from Ft Lauderdale, FL; Key West, Grand Cayman, Jamaica Craig Woolard Band, special guest artist Andy King, DJs Ray Scott, Gene Sistare Shag lessons w/Hall of Fame Instructors Don Bunn and Debbie Peterson Feb 3 – 10 , 2013 from Tampa, FL; Cozumel, Belize, Isla Roatan, Grand Cayman Jim Quick & Coastline, Band of Oz, Tim Clark, Carolina Breakers, Sea Cruz DJs – Joey Warren/Johnny B/Mike Brooks/Jim Bowers/Fred Rouse More info at www.thebeachmusiccruise.com Northern Virginia Shag Club Page 6 Shag Rag November 2012 ABSCDJ’s Top 20 Shag Songs of 2011 1.