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1 Joanne Kokalj President July - August 2012 Rockin' Times Hotline * cwcjc@jitterbugchicago.com * Website: At our last meeting the subject of jeans was discussed and here is the outcome of that discussion. Please try to understand that this policy has been in place long before any of us were even on the board and we have had discussions about this policy in the past. While I know that some people will be disappointed that we have not changed it, others will be glad. The board has chosen to keep the no jeans/no shorts dress code for the club. The policy is: No jeans of any color, no shorts of any color will be allowed at the dances, unless specifically noted beforehand. First violation will result in a warning; second violation will result in removal from the event. In the past we have given a warning to non-members, that is why you may have seen someone at the dance with jeans. We felt it was un-fair to turn them away because if it is their first time they may not realize we have a dress code. At this point in time we feel that all of our members are fully aware of the policy since it has been in effect for many years. It is not our goal to make life difficult for you at the dance by pointing out to you that you have jeans on, but this is the policy of the club and the board and our security team will be enforcing this policy, so please do not take out your frustration on them. Also, just a reminder, the legion hall has a no food, no drink policy. Please do not bring in water bottles, coffee, chips, birthday cakes, cupcakes etc. Yes, mints or candy on the table is acceptable. Keep in mind the prices at the bar in the legion hall are very reasonable compared to those of a restaurant or lounge. While we understand that many don t drink we encourage you to buy your water or soda at the bar rather then digging it out of your shoe bag. Remember they are here to make money and if the bar isn t doing any business they will make up that money by raising the hall rental. If the club gets raised then sooner or later we need to pass that on down to the members. Our annual picnic is coming up on July 29th at Pottawatomie park. Sign up with our Social Director, Linda Nelligan. See the flyer inside of the newsletter. If you were with us last year then you know we had a new caterer, BBQ on Wheels. The food was very good and we will be having them again this year. Bill is ready to play his best picnic music, so come on out and join us this year. Our annual open board meeting will be held on Saturday, August 4th, from 7pm to 8pm, at the legion hall. This is your opportunity to express your opinions, complaints or just ask questions, and of course we also like to hear if you are happy with things. As you know we cannot please everyone, but we do pay attention to what you say to us and take all of that into consideration at the meetings when we are making decisions. On Saturday, August 18th, Mike Hartman will be at the club for oldies night. Don t miss out on this, it s always a fun dance and of course we get to hear all of that great music from the 50s and 60s. Watch for our next newsletter at the end of August which will have a recap of our dance convention, which we are now all recovering from. Also in the next newsletter our fall dance lesson schedule. Enjoy summer, because as you know it goes by all to fast. See you at the dance, Joanne

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3 GET WELL WISHES TO: Fran Pocica CENTERSTAGE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO: Tom Broderick on the loss of his father. CONGRATULATIONS TO: Members George Graham & Ruth (Marquez) Graham on their marriage! WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Mary Anne Tigner, Nancy Portugal, Mike Ader, Elizabeth Collins, Rhea Spradley, Rose Romito. DON T FORGET: Visit our Web site frequently: There are hundreds of photos of members, as well as new Pay Pal information. Also, bookmark for the latest ABA news, including cruise info. Upcoming meetings are: there are no regular monthly meetings scheduled for July and August, other than the open board meeting on August 4th. April & May Meeting Recaps April Checking: 11, Money Market: 11, Birthday Acct.:1, Interest: members May Checking: 22, (SHC $) Money Market: 11, Birthday Acct.: 1, Interest: members

4 JULY Gerald Carrao...1 Rick Young...1 Mike Alterio...2 James Mauer...2 Karen Vantroba...3 Sue Lysy...4 Bob Wilkison...4 Stephanie Yager...5 Terry Crisitello...6 Bob Debeikis...7 Nancy Burger...8 Corky Falkner...8 Gabrielle Gang...12 JULY Carol Schultz...13 Sue Sturmon...13 Joanne Sears...14 Francie Dencs...16 Janeen Paul...16 Donald Tedeschi...16 Nancy Levi...17 Dee Licari...22 Krysten Lucchesi...24 JoAnne Kokalj...28 Henry R. Seego...29 Sandy Woodbury...30 AUGUST Edna Cardy...1 Greg Martin...1 Michael Metoyer...1 Pat Agriesti...2 Robert Smith...2 Arlene VanHouten-Maynard...3 Shelly Gross...7 Michael Iselin...7 Mike Lapina...7 Mike Gordon...8 Kay Riegler...8 Richard J. Thomas...11 Joe Dubow...12 Susan Szymanski...12 Lee Alo...13 Rita Andritzky...13 William Kohn...13 Vince D Agostino...14 Rhea Spradley...14 Adele Dary...15 Ann Mika...15 Priscilla Patterson...15 AUGUST Eileen Pedtke...17 Robert Glab...18 Vicki Konewko...19 Ann LeCroy Gavurnik...20 Bill Draver...21 Stoney Burke...22 Jerrold Basofin...23 Rose Bagnole...24 Peggy Draver...25 Jack Giel...25 Nick Sakalares...25 Sue Tileston...25 Frank Paleczny...27 Ingrid Diestal...28 Cardi Fleck...28 MaryAnn Horan...28 Florance Pestell...28 John Mathe...29 Linda Nelligan...29 Nancy A. Stevens...29 Marion Widtmann...30 Judy Fairfield...31 Robert Pentz...31 FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY Your admission to the last dance of the month is FREE CWCJC Photos As always, you can view all of the latest CWCJC photos at our club's photo site: ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS! If you are unable to meet your commitment to help at one of the dances, please contact me: Mary Pat Lamberty Thank you all for your cooperation. MOVED? Contact Pat Agriesti, 2nd Vice President, at one of the club dances or at patatcwcjc@sbcglobal.net All CWCJC Club Dances are held at the American Legion Hall, 9757 Pacific Avenue, Franklin Park 8 pm-11:30 pm Chevy Chase, 1000 Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling Glendora House, Harlem & 102 nd St. * Chicago Jitterbug Club (CJC) 4428 Midlothian Turnpike., Crestwood

5 May/June CWCJC Dance Reports May 5th 130 members 24 guests 154 total Pat Agriesti won $180! May 19th---Jitterbug Lesson 133 members 20 guests 153 total Rich Marquez won $170! June 9th 125 members 10 guests 135 total Don Lopotko won $158! June 16th---Club T-shirt Night 137members 20 guests 157 total Sal Tuazon won $200! Nancy Levy won SHC Hotel Raffle! Thanks to our volunteers and dance hosts: Gail Schwartz, Arlene Robinson, Tony & Kay Ambrosio, Don & Beth Lopotko, Willie Townsend, Sr., Mary Ann Burke, Dan Bihler, Nancy Levy, Pete Margarites, Karen Krsiberg, Ken Liacone, Dave Coleman, Sandy Woodbury, Vince & Dolly D Agostino, Dan & Sue Hosek, Joe Fioti, Bob Bechtel, Lorraine Springer, Paul Romz, Sandy Glunz, Linda Masterson, Bob Wilkison, Emmitt White, Jordy & Shelley Gross. And a special thank you to our new Security Team of Stoney Burke, Joe Konewko and Willie Townsend, Sr. CJC (South Side) Schedule All dances at Crestwood Elks July 14-Black & White Dance July 28-Beachcomber Dance August 11-Greaser/Nerd Dance August 25-Regular Dance CWCJC merchandise for sale at all regular dances at the American Legion Hall from 9:00 to 9:30pm Club Jackets $70.00 Club T-Shirts $12.00 Club Polo Shirts $20.00 CWCJC Pins $15.00 Shoe Bags $30.00 CWCJC Caps $12.00 CWCJC Sweat Shirts $18.00 CWCJC Throws $35.00

6 Upcoming CWCJC Schedule All dances are at Franklin Park American Legion, 9757 Pacific Ave., Doors open at 7:45pm, dancing from 8 til 11:30, unless noted. Saturday, July 7th Regular Dance Saturday, July 21st Regular Dance Members with July birthdays get in FREE! Sunday, July29th CWCJC Annual Picnic Pottawatomie Park (see flyer) Saturday, August 4th Open Board Meeting and Dance Meeting 7 to 8pm, dancing 8 til 11:30. Saturday, August 18th Oldies Night with guest DJ Mike Hartman Members with August birthdays get in FREE! Saturday, September 15th Tailgatin Night! Wear your Bears or Packers or Steelers gear, jeans ok. Food and prizes! Saturday, September 29th Regular Dance Members with September birthdays get in FREE! Election News: Since there were no CWCJC Board positions contested on June 9th, the following Board members were re-elected for 1 year: 1st Vice President Ralph Dahma, Secretary Susan Havrish and Volunteer/Hospitality Director Mary Pat Lamberty. Sales Director remains vacant, with Mary Pat also handling Sales for the time being.

7 When you use one of our advertisers please tell them you saw them in the Rockin Times SDG A S S O C I A T E S I N S U R A N C E Long Term Care Medicare Life Health Disability Sharon D. Gonsky Principal Protection for you, your business, your family, your friends 1020 N. Milwaukee Ave. Suite 345 Deerfield, Illinois Fax insharonce@yahoo.com Don't forget to sign up for the club's Official List! Send your info to: Joanne at pjkokalj@aol.com. New Closing Time for Regular Dances! Because most of our members and guests have been leaving our regular dances well before midnight, the Board has voted to close our regular dances at 11:30pm, effective immediately. As usual, we ll close every dance with our signature circle dance to Lee Greenwood s God Bless the USA. From 2nd VP Pat Agriesti: Membership cards will be at the desk at the dances for two months. To receive them after two months, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Pat Agriesti 2232 Elmira Des Plaines, Il 600l8. Joanne Kokalj President Ralph Dahma st Vice President Pat Agriesti nd Vice President Susan Havrish Secretary Janet Campeotto Treasurer Mary Pat Lamberty.Vol./Hosp. Director Bill Matthews Audio-Director Vacant...Sales Director Linda Nelligan...Social Director

8 P.O. Box 713 Franklin Park, IL CWCJC Members & Guests To-Do List 1. Sign up for July 29th CWCJC Picnic. 2. Check out Sweet Home Chicago photos. 3. Attend Open Board Meeting on Aug. 4th. 4. Oldies with Mike Hartman on Aug. 18th. 5. Get Bears/football shirt for Tailgatin Sept. 15th. 6. See Mary Pat about volunteering. 7. Sign up for CWCJC E-newsletter. 8. Water your lawn! The Mission Statement: Chicago s Windy City Jitterbug Club is a not-for-profit, non-charitable corporation established to provide growth and the perpetuation of Jitterbug dancing, the true expression of American vitality. The purposes of CWCJC are to provide a bond among its jitterbug dancers so they can travel and meet other enthusiasts of dancing: to promote and exchange steps and styling among jitterbug dancers throughout the country; and to spread and develop jitterbug dancing so that more people will be able to enjoy and appreciate it.

9 Chicago s Windy City Jitterbug Club Annual Picnic Sunday, July 29, 2012 Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles, IL 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lunch served at 12:30 p.m. Catered by BBQ on Wheels Jumbo Burgers, White Brats & Italian Sausage (All Cooked On Sight) American Potato Salad, Cold Pasta Salad & Oven Roasted New Potatoes St. Charles Park District does not allow any alcoholic beverages in the park. We ask that you please bring your favorite non-alcoholic beverages only. CWCJC Members - $5.00 (Non-Refundable) Non-Members, 12 yrs. old & over - $13.00 (Non-Refundable) Non-Members, 6 yrs. old to 11 yrs. old - $5.00 (Non-Refundable) Mail reservation form and payment to: Children 5 and under - Free ***** FREE Parking ***** DJ - Bill Matthews Linda Nelligan, 137 S. Chase Ave., Lombard, IL Need more info? Call Linda at (630) Deadline for reservations is July 22nd - NO EXCEPTIONS CWCJC Picnic Reservation Name Member # Address City/State/Zip Phone# CWCJC members X $5.00 = $ Non-members 12 yrs. & over X $13.00 = $ Non-members 6 yrs. 11 yrs. X Check number $5.00 = $ Check Amount $ Please provide additional names on the reverse side of this tear off. Make Check Payable to: CWCJC - DO NOT SEND CASH Mail form and check to: Linda Nelligan, 137 S. Chase Ave., Lombard, IL 60148