The Bugle. Battlefield Boogie Club

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1 The Bugle Battlefield Boogie Club CREATE DANCE HISTORY CREATE A MEMORY Fredericksburg, Virginia Vol 10 No. 4 July/August 2015 President s Letter Wes Kirchner Wow, half of 2015 has passed by so fast I cannot believe it. Summer fun is in full swing with so many things to do and such little time to do it. I never would have guessed that the older I got the less free time I would have and I hope I am not the only one that this has happened to. Although, chillin with friends and dancing at least once a week I suppose we could call that free time. Free time or not, any time dancing and being with friends is always time well spent. Since summer time is going by so fast July/August Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11,12, 13 President s Letter Line Dance Queen In Memory of What s Up! Happy Feet DJ Schedule Top 40 New Members Shannon s Bar & Grill Flyers be sure to check the front desk for the latest info on upcoming events and parties, etc. I would like to welcome all those who are new to shag dancing. We hope the lessons are working well for you and of course if you have questions or suggestions, we are always there for you. Your instructors work hard to make new steps challenging and exciting to learn as well as fun. I m guessing the word of our little club is starting to spread as we are seeing new people coming weekly wanting to learn to dance. Our membership to date is 93 and growing. Be sure to tell your friends and neighbors to at the least give shag a try. Who knows you may very well be giving them a great form of exercise as well as a great way to meet new friends. Our BIG Annual Cannon Ball Blast is coming up on August 29. Audrey is working hard on making the party come off without a hitch. Hall of Fame DJ, Butch Metcalf coming from High Point, NC, will be playing our favorite beach music. We are still in need of silent auction items. To donate please contact Melinda@ mcroc10s@yahoo.com or Katherine@ kcausby@comcast.net to have items collected. With member support our 11 th annual party should be a huge success. Darlene has planned a Sock Hop for July 23 rd and I am sure we will have great time strolling down the lane (remember that?). The hula hoop contest is always a hit. Bill Frostick will be playing some of those oldies that bring back so many memories from an earlier time. I don t know about you but those were some good times. Be sure to dress in your favorite clothes from that exciting era. In closing I would like to say how saddened we are with the loss of our dear friend and past President of the Northern Virginia Shag Club and coordinator of this July s ACSC workshop, David Bushey. David s enthusiasm for the shag and his friendly smile will be missed by all. Wes

2 Celebrating Jewell~ Our friend and dance enthusiast, Jewell Pradier is moving away from our local area to follow a new and exciting job opportunity. We are so happy for Jewell and we all gathered with cake and good wishes to bid her good luck and lots of cheer. Yes, over the past few years Jewell has been our line dance queen, teaching and trying to instill in us, a sense of groovy rhythm. Jewell is a master at rhythm. We have all benefited from her contagious spirit. And we also shared her lap top studying while she would eat her soup and try to concentrate between dancing and sharing time with us. Jewell has been a real trooper being with us each week while completing her continued education. Way to go Jewell~ We will miss you and will only let you go if you promise to remain a BBC member, take the dance fever to Paris Island and come back to us whenever you can. It will not be long before the Paris Island folks will know your name and your spirit for dance. Go and work hard, take care of yourself and stay in touch~ Thank you, we will miss you!

3 of Dave Bushey On June 25, our friend David Bushey passed away after fighting an aggressive cancer. Dave was a former President of the Northern Va. Shag Club and a real frontier enthusiast in support of Virginia shag recognition. Among Dave s many life accomplishments, he has been supportive of the junior shaggers and made it an important presence. Most recently Dave was the instrumental force in planning, proposing and receiving the winning bid to have the shag clubs governing body Association of Carolina Shag Clubs (ACSC) organization to have their summer workshop/ convention in Northern Virginia. Dave was passionate about this. The NVSC chose to combine their annual Classic party with the ACSC meeting which would project an attendance of folks coming in from Virginia, the Carolinas, Fla., Tenn., Pa., NY, and NJ. He organized many committees and charged all of them to stay on top of their tasks to work toward a memorable and successful event. When Dave s cancer progressed he refused to stop and his grope for energy and tenacity represented true grit in trying to be present for the July event. Dave s wife Angie was his support, encourager and his strength. Although Dave could not make the July weekend he would be pleased to know that things went just like he planned with all of his team at work. His dream of success would be a reality. Thank you Dave for all that you did for the shag world. May you rest in peace with no more pain. We will miss you. A Tribute to Dr. Phil Sawyer The shag world has lost a true friend, supporter and ole time shagger, Dr. Phil Sawyer. Dr. Phil as he is referred to, passed away on June 27. He was 83 seasoned years with a heart of gold. He was the main founder of the ACSC and SOS. He championed many means to overcome hurdles in the early days of the SOS and some of the shag politics of the early days and over time. Dr. Phil was a true sponsor for the shag world, its venues for dance where friends could meet and providing for a lifestyle of good times. His book, Save the Last Dance For Me, is on sale at the SOS Company Store and should be a book in each of our shelves. Dr. Phil is legendary, and will be missed by all of those that are serious about our shag life. May he rest in peace. We will miss Dr. Phil among us and will not forget him!

4 The Bugle Fredericksburg, Virginia Vol. 10 No. 4 July/August 2015 What s Up! Dance every Thursday night with the Battlefield Boogie Club at Shannon s Bar and Grille, Central Park, Fredericksburg, Virginia Lessons start at 7:30 pm -dance until 10:00 pm July 23 August 7,-8 BBC Sock Hop at Shannon's Bar and Grill. Richmond Shag Club Annual Party August August 29 Beckley Area Shag Club 14th Annual Runway Boogie with Charlie and Jackie as Workshop Instructors. The BBC 11th Annual Cannon Ball Blast at the Fredericksburg Club. With Butch Metcalf as guest DJ. September SOS Fall Migration - N. Myrtle Beach, SC Fun Sunday - September 20 Fun Monday - September 21 Dance every Wednesday night with the Northern Virginia Shag Club at the Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge Arlington Blvd. VA 6:30-10:30pm Flyers at BBC dance night or ask a Board member for more info. SOS Passes Get your 2011 SOS passes from Melissa Lipps on club nights. The cost is $30 and $35 if you get them in Myrtle Beach. Hurry, she only has a limited amount available. Donna Bivens seadoin@aol.com

5 The Bugle Fredericksburg, Virginia Vol. 10 No. 4 July/August 2015 Calling all you grease monkeys and beauty schools dropouts. Roll up your sleeves and put on your poodle skirts for our BBC Sock Hop on July 23, Darlene has again planned some fun for all. Wear your favorite 50's attire t compete for the best 50's costume and practice your hula hoop skills. Bill Frostick will be playing all the popular 50's dance music and along with Carolina Shag dancing we will be twisting, strolling, and bopping! 2015 Officers President Wes Kirchner shagginwes@aol.com Vice President Darlene Weaver dweaverbandp@msn.com Treasurer: Mary (Bunny) McMorrow bandhle14@verizon.net Secretary: Bernie Masaon abmason@comcast.net Bruce Piner Jewell Pradier Larry Locklair Board of Directors rbpiner@gmail.com jewell.pradier@frb.gov survivor51847@msn.com Committees Communications: Dennis Bushor bushorld@comcast.net Newsletter: Don Borja /Art Director/Editor ledgestonemanor@aol.com Shirley Kirchner/Editor wezleek@aol.com Dance/Web Master: Heather Jennings shagnva@crosslink.net Website: Wes Kirchner wezleek@aol.com Fund Raising: Marketing/Promotion: Wes Kirchner wezleek@aol.com Membership: Darlene Weaver dweaverbandp@msn.com Music: Craig Jennings craig.jennings@tsc.com Sunshine: Donna Bivens (Temporary} seadooin4@aol.com Hospitality: Web site:

6 The Bugle Fredericksburg, Virginia Vol. 10 No. 4 July/August 2015 Happy Feet Do Six Steps July/August NOTE! Check your BBC weekly communications for coming events. The dates posted below are proposed dates for dance lessons. Beginner Steps for July July 02 Basic, Female Turn 09 Basic, Male Turn 16 Basic, LINE DANCE 23 Basic, Start, Sailor 30 Basic, Half Turn, Triple Basic JULY GILLESPIE, SYLVIA 07/02 BROCCOLO, SUZIE 07/06 SCHROEDER, ROBERT 07/17 WEAVER, DARLENE 07/22 FROSTICK, WILLIAM 07/28 Beginner Steps for August Aug 06 Basic, Female Turn 13 Basic, Male Turn, Start 20 Basic LINE DANCE 27 Basic, Half Turn, Triple Basic Novice Steps for July AUGUST JESSEE, JOYCE 08/06 PRADIER, JEWELL 08/09 BUSHOR, LORI 08/10 FLEMER, DARLENE 08/13 MASON, BERNARD (BERNIE) 08/14 CRABTREE, JULIA (JUDY) 08/16 THOMPSON, ANN 08/27 July 09 Behind Sailor & Side Pass 23 Review: Behind Sailor & Side Pass Teach: Hug Pivot 30 Instructor s Choice Novice Steps for August Aug 13 Review: Sailor & Side Pass Teach: Pivot 27 Review: Pivot Teach: Pivot with Tuck ending with Behind Sailor

7 craig jennings July 09, 23 August 13 Craig Jennings Guest DJ Butch Adeimy June 25 bill frostick July 16, 30 August 20 Bill Frostick Ron Lipps July 02 Ron August 06, 27 Check the weekly bugle for new info or changes

8 Battlefield Boogie The Bugle Vol. 10 No. 4 July/August 2015 By Craig Jennings

9 Battlefield Boogie Club LOGO ITEMS BBC logo items are on sale every Tuesday night and through . Don Borja can be reached through his and Dennis Bushor on Thursday nights. They are our BBC member representatives for logo sales. Please support your club while getting quality merchandise at reasonable prices. We recently added shoe bags to our inventory. So, if you don t have these items, check them out and plan to get one of each. Shoe Bags- Shirts Hats - Huggies- Bags - $ We are now Taking Orders... The Bugle Vol. 10 No. 4 Weather Emergencies! Watch your s for weather emergency notices. We try to be cautious in coming out to dance. Lets think safety! Thank You! DVD s Want to practice and perfect those basic dance steps? See Wes or Audrey to purchase Beginner DVD s for just $ July/August 2015 BBC NEWSLETTER- CAN YOU HELP? If you have computer skills and would like to help the BBC to compile and produce the BBC Bugle newsletter, please contact a board member listed in the newsletter. We have a staff that has carried the responsibility of the newsletter for 5 years, and we would like for someone else to have the opportunity to experience this fun filled activity. We look forward to hearing from you. We extend a warm welcome to new BBC members! HARPER, MICKEY JOHNSTON, DORTHY (DOTTY) KLUG, ADRIENNE OSBORN, MARK OSBORN, WENDY SIMPSON, ANITA STEVE, JIM BELLEROSE, STEVE

10 Battlefield Boogie Club to Beach Music Old Time Rock n Roll Swing CarolnaShag Blues Shannon s Bar & Grill 2801 Plank Road Fredericksburg, VA Thursday Night 7:30-10:00 pm Free Dance Lessons 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Check our website For more Information:

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