July - August Newsletter 2017 Officers Elected for 2017-2018 A slate of officers was voted on at the Annual Meeting May 17 and installed at the Business Meeting June 16. The RCSC new officers for 2017-18 are: President: Lenny Peaden V. President: Susan Lenda Secretary: Lesley Miner Treasurer: Harold Nelson Director at Large: Kathy Busby Contents New Officers From the President Officers and Chairs Thanks Joan and Cam Birthdays and Wishes Events & Happenings National Fast Dance Association OUR CREDO: To promote & Preserve All Styles of Fast Dance Kathy, Lesley, Susan and Lenny were all at the installation ceremony. Harold Nelson, the only officer returning for another term, was not available. In our new venue, and with the leadership of our new officers and member participation, River City Shag Club is set and in good hands for a fun filled year ahead. Happy Independence Day Location: The Pines at Elizabeth City, N.C. 27909 River City Shag Club Inc., P.O. Box 426, Camden N.C. 27921 www.rivercityshag,inc.com Website: John Miner Facebook: Annette Peaden Editor: Linda Gregory at Dozilin@hotmail.com
Board of Directors and Committee Chairs President Lenny Peaden 252.315.1443 rascadango69@aol.com Vice President Susan Lenda 252.207.5875 Secretary Lesley Miner 252.335.5257 jkandlcminer@aol.com Treasurer Harold Nelson 252.335.7197 harold45@embarqmail.com Appointed Assistant Treasurer Louise Bunch 252.548.2451 heandshebunch@yahoo.com Director-at-Large Kathy Busby 252.482.3604 katherinekbusby@gmail.com Nominating and Elections Committee TBD Budget Committee Harold Nelson 252.335.7197 harold45@embarqmail.com Communications Committee TBD Social & Hospitality Committee Co-chairs Sue Hivner - 252.426.7949 dshivner108@gmail.com Joy Camerota - 252.330.4000 petecamerota@yahoo.com Membership Committee H.E. Bunch 252.426.1900 heandshebunch@yahoo.com Hello Shaggers, It's time to kick off a new and exciting year for River City Shag Club. Thanks to Joan for all of her hard work creating a good foundation for the Club to grow on. Speaking of growing, I would like to see the membership increase in the upcoming year. Ask a friend to come out and join us. Invite a former member to come back. Our free lessons are certainly a valuable part of membership. Let us know of any old or new dance steps you would like to learn or review. We would all like (I hope) to be known as "The Friendly Shag Club". Please greet and introduce yourselves to new faces. Ask people to dance. It's okay to dance with different partners. Variety will definitely improve your dancing or maybe make you appreciate your own partner better. See you on the dance floor, Lenny Peaden, President Come out...bring a friend! River City Shag Club, Inc's July monthly social - RED, WHITE & BLUE!! Time to dance, bring your shag shoes. Hope to see everyone at La Tiendita's Mexican Restaurant. Let's support our club & DJ Jerry Hardy!! Thank you, Lenny Public Relations Committee Diane Kidwell 252.330.4911 krzducktwo@aol.com Ways & Means Committee Joy Camerota 252.330.4000 joycamerota@yahoo.com Newsletter/Interviewing & Reporting Linda Gregory 252.562.1389 -- Dozilin@hotmail.com Valerie Taylor 252.334.1545 harval@mchsi.com Lenny Susan Lesley Harold Kathy 2
Both Joan and Cam have served the club with the gifts of their time, talent, and dedication over the past years. They retired this year but are leaving the Board in good hands. We send a heartfelt thank you to Joan and to Cam for jobs Well Done! Joan Moore, Past President Joan has served as President 7 of the past 8 years. During her tenure, and with the Board, Joan s accomplishments were many. During that time she shepherded the club through a move from City Meeting Place to The Pines, and then our recent move from The Pines to La Tiendita. The Club took on a new status as RCSC, Inc. and we became members of the National Fast Dance Association. As President, Joan encouraged us to continue the Classic charitable event traditions. Joan, with Tommy beside her, didn t miss many Wednesday nights, socials or events with sister clubs. We could always count on Joan and Tommy representing us at SOS events too. As if that weren t enough, they still found time to teach us dance steps. We re grateful for Joan s devoted service to all shaggers, especially RCSC. And we re delighted Joan and Tommy will continue to teach us new steps. Cam Rivard, Past Secretary Cam writes the most complete minutes of our meetings. How does she remember all that? Who said what, who first and seconded each decision. Her organization skills are enviable. Every minutes, reminder, and notice was accurate, grammatically correct and on time. The club has greatly benefited from Cam s professionalism. One achievement primarily attributable to Cam is the policy, procedure and responsibilities notebooks put together for the officers. And Cam did all this with good humor and a big smile. We are grateful for Cam s dedication and outstanding contributions during her 5 years of service as Secretary. Dues are Due! Renew your Membership There s still time to renew memberships and pay our annual dues. Renewal dues for full members are $35.00 if paid after June 30. There are no annual dues for Associate Members but the fee for socials is $10. Please bring your renewal membership form and check to the next meeting or mail to RCSC PO Box 426 Camden, NC 27921 3
. Annual Summertime Pig Pickin July 29, 2014 4 10 P.M. (Directions: From Wal-Mart to E. City on the Connector Road, turn left at 1 st stoplight on Forest Park Road and then turn on 1 st left on Riddick Road) \ Location: Brenda & Louis Spry s Home 2500 Riddick Road, Elizabeth City, NC Phone: 252-335-5870 Items Furnished: Water, Ice, Paper Products, Soda and BBQ Bring your dancin shoes, folding chair and your favorite side dish to share! Throw in a bathing suit and towel if you need to cool off in the pool! Beginner Lessons RCSC Full Members Free (You must have paid your dues by June 1) Associate Members - $10.00 Guests - $15.00 (Limited attendees 130 so RSVP early) RSVP to Louis & Brenda or Sign up on Wednesdays or Socials Beginner Lessons Although 10 started, two ladies completed the recent 4-week beginner class: Carol Henderson and Sandy Blankenship. Congratulations! In the picture with Carol, and Sandy are Dave and Sue Jacques all are continuing to shag with us. Intermediate Lessons Thanks to Joan and Tommy Prissy Pivot Huggy Pivot Flip 4
RCSC Socials Happy Birthday Saturday, July 8, 2017 July Bonnie Roberton 13 Joy Camerota 18 Loretta Fertal 21 Bill Pittman 21 Peggy Lilienthal 22 Fern Dozier 24 Sue Broaddus 27 August Wendy Lamb 4 Lou Stallman 8 Brenda Spry 9 Susan Lenda 10 Ron Flatly 10 Don Stallman 11 Jim Overton 12 Wayne Storey 16 Lester Baines 17 Sonny McRae 25 Tommy Moore 27 Roger Elling 27 Fried Chicken, Baked Potato, Mixed Vegetables, Tossed Salad, Ice Tea,Dessert $12.50++ RSVP by Sunday, July2 dshivner108@gmail.com Saturday, August 12, 2017 Menu and Price TBA RSVP by Sunday, August 6 dshivner108@gmail.com La Tiendita Mexican Restaurant 211 South Hughes Boulevard Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252.338.5376 Check-in and Doors open 6:00 pm Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Dancing: 7:30 11:00 p.m. $6.00 RCSC Full Member $10.00 Associate Member We want you to know we care! We wish you a speedy recovery, good health and happiness 50/50- Music By ABSCDJ Harvey Taylor Wendy & Tommy Lamb Sonny Hurdle 5
River City Shag Club Events Social July 8, 6:30 pm Business Meeting July 19, 6:15 pm Social August 12, 6:30 pm Business Meeting August 16, 6:15pm Social, September 9, 6:30 pm Business Meeting Sept 19, 6:15 pm Want to know dates of Socials? Check the back of your membership card Fun Monday Tickets -- $10.00 See Louise Bunch Elsewhere in the Shag World Boogie on the Bay Big Woody s @ Chesapeake Mall Square, every Friday night 6:30 9:30 PM OBX Mon. nights Duck Woods Country Club starting February 6; Lessons at 6:00 Virginia Beach Tuesdays Mix & Mingle at The Banque, Doors Open at 6 PM Lessons at 6:30 - for info call 757 482-7733 Colonial Shag Club Meets Saturday nights, Lessons 6-7, Dancing 7-10 pm. Two Left Feet Dance Studio, 1405 Kiln Creek Pkwy, Newport News, VA, 757.813.4371, www.colonialshagclub.com Franklin Shag Club 1 st & 3 rd Wednesdays, Fred s Restaurant 7-10. Bands on the river May 18 thru Aug 30 more information to come Check out the RCSC website for information about other clubs and upcoming shag dance events www.rivercityshaginc.com If you have ever been to SOS for the Fall Migration you have certainly enjoyed the bands and individual artists who have played on Sunday and Monday in the streets. These tickets help pay for the entertainment you see and listen to during this time. First Prize is $7500, 2 nd $2000, #rd $1000, 4 th $500 and 5 th $250. Proceeds that remain after expenses are paid are donated to charity SOS Charitable Fund and Caring for Kids of Horry County where SOS is held. There will be several bands and individuals performing all our favorite shag music in the street on both days. Several streets are blocked off for two days of great music, vendors, food/drinks and displays set up by SOS sponsors. SOS cards are available. Please see Harold Nelson to purchase your 2017 SOS cards $30.00. Important Dates for Association of Carolina Shag Clubs 2017 Summer Workshop July 14-16 Fall Migration September 15-24 2018 Mid Winter January 12-14 Spring Safari April 20-29 Summer Workshop July 13-15 Fall Migration September 14-23 6