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Carolina Shag Club Newsletter – July 2021 P a g e | 1
Carolina Shag Club
Newsletter “For the Love of Shag”
July 2021
Executive Board
Members:
President – Susan Blackwell
President-Elect – Steve Woodard
Vice President – Rick Wilson
Secretary – Gwyn Smith
Treasurer – Wayne Hembree
Members-at-Large – Alicia
Pittman, Elaine Wilson, Doug
McLaughlin
Past President – Ann Allen
Committee Board Members:
Membership- Jill Woodard
Social- Brenda Ellington
Charities- Terry Gordon/CSC
Charities
Fundraiser- Susan Kendrick
Ways and Means- Susan Kendrick
MMIM- Jim Coley
DJs- Becky Wilson
Web Page-Dede Ward
CSC Newsletter- Skip Watkins
Facebook- Steve Woodard
Historian- Vacant
Benevolent- Karen Lewis
Junior Shag- Dan Ellington
Parliamentarian- Terry Gordon
We have 220 members in good
standing as of June 22, 2021.
CSC President’s Page
Hello CSC Members and Friends:
Well, the year is halfway over, and Carolina Shag Club is in
full swing at Brass Monkey. I’m sure we’re all thankful that
the bulk of the pandemic scare is behind us and we’re all able
to gather again to dance and socialize with minimum risk.
The Brass Monkey is no longer paying for our DJs, so we’re
continuing to sell 50/50 Split-the-Pot raffle tickets, to help
CSC to pay for their time. We’re continuing to ask that you
purchase at least $5 worth of tickets each night you attend to
help us cover the cost. Let’s try to grow our attendance each
week as we dance every Wednesday!
Meet Me in the Middle is still scheduled and tickets are still
on sale. You can find information about our annual party on
the club’s website. Also, there is a MMIM flyer toward the
end of this newsletter. Don’t miss out on our great party.
Although our club’s membership is healthy, currently at about
220 members, we are still below the number of members in
previous years. If you have a friend who enjoys our club,
please ask them to join. Joining is easy; just visit the CSC
website and join online.
A special thank you goes out to our members for sharing their
time with the campers at Camp Courage. It is a pleasure to be
asked to spend time virtually with the campers and share some
line dancing with them.
I hope that you all have a wonderful July 4th with your family
and friends, celebrating everything wonderful about our
country.
Susan Blackwell
CSC President
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Our Club Links
The Carolina Shag Club online information: www.carolinashagclub.org
Email us at: [email protected]
Follow us on acebook at https://www.facebook.com/carolina.shagclub?fref=ts!
Carolina Shag Club dances on Wednesday nights at Brass
Monkey (“The Monkey”), 723 Congaree Road, Greenville S.C.
LOCAL EVENTS
Every Friday Thru July 30th – Beachin’ Fridays at Mauldin Cultural Center. For all the info,
visit https://mauldinculturalcenter.org/events/festival-season/beachin-fridays/.
July 3 – Upstate Shag Club Monthly Dance at Southport Bar & Grill, 629 Southport Road,
Roebuck, S.C. No cover charge for this dance. Good food, reasonable drink prices. Music
starts around 7:00 p.m.
July 10 – Upstate Shag Club Monthly Member’s Dance at Southport Bar & Grill, 629
Southport Road, Roebuck, S.C. $5 cover charge for guests; members admitted free. Party
snacks, door prizes, etc. for members! Music starts around 7:00 p.m.
July 9 - Monthly Dance at Bermuda’s Clubhouse @ Stoney Point Golf Course. Norman
Mills will play favorite tunes and take your requests from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Located at 709
Swing About, Greenwood, S.C. Adult beverages and a limited menu is available. Call 864-
942-0903 for information and reservations. Cover charge is $5.
July 23 & 24 – Sparkle City Celebration in Spartanburg, S.C. is SOLD OUT!
July 30 – Old Time Vinyl Party at the American Legion in Anderson, S.C... 1301 E. Greenville
Street, Anderson 29621. See the flyer at the end of the newsletter for more details.
August 6 & 7; Meet Me in The Middle in Greenville, S.C. Hosted by Carolina Shag Club.
Location: Greenville Hilton, 45 West Orchard Park Drive in Greenville. $70 before July 4th,
$75 after that date. Visit www.carolinashagclub.com for more info. Or see the flyer toward
the end of this newsletter.
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Carolina Shag Club Members Teaching Shag:
Steve & Jill Woodard - Teaching Monday Nights at Spinning Jenny,
107 Cannon St, Greer SC 29651. Call 864-477-0731. Visit
www.upstateshaglessons.com & see their flyer at the end of the
newsletter for more information.
Dede & Jeff Ward – Professional shaggers with 16 years of teaching
experience. Members of the Greenville Area Shaggers Hall of Fame
and the SC Shaggers Hall of Fame. Teaching Beginner I and Beginner
II on Thursday nights in Simpsonville. Also teaching private individual
classes and private small group lessons in your home in the Greenville
area. Contact Dede @ 864-238-2960 or Jeff @ 864-415-8290. Email
Danny Scott and Susan Welch – No group lessons currently. For
information on private and group lessons offered in Upstate SC, contact
Danny @ 864-354-7780 or Susan at 864-993-6505. Alternately you
can email them at [email protected] for details.
Suzie Robinson-Park and Phillip Park - Private and small group
lessons in Boiling Springs/Spartanburg area. Contact Suzie @ 828-216-
5029 or [email protected] or Phillip @ 828-713-4473 or
[email protected] They can come to you, or you can come
to them....have lesson, we’ll travel.
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Monthly DJ Schedule for Brass Monkey (subject to changes)
July 7 – Buck Crumpton
July 14 – Billy Waldrep
July 21 – Todd Gettys
July 28 – David O’Quinn
Cathy Cooley 01 July
Allen Hudgens 01 July
Dot Smith 02 July
Sandy Allen 03 July
Angie Peloquin 03 July
Dan Ellington 08 July
Alicia Pittman 12 July
Fonda Morgan 17 July
Nancy Elmore 19 July
Diane Wade Murchison 19 July
Buzz Garrett 20 July
Bobbie Jo Seaborn 23 July
Rachael Brock 25 July
Richard Duncan 26 July
Beth Ledford 29 July
Carolyn Wingate 31 July
Terry Hopper 01 August
Mike Campbell 05 August
Sam Keith 05 August
Norma Guzzardo 09 August
David Hadden 10 August
Karen Lewis 11 August
Diane Steele 13 August
Richard Norman 14 August
Curtis Nivens 16 August
Jean Rasor 18 August
Gail Huber 20 August
Nancy Kellner 26 August
Elaine Wilson 27 August
Gina Scully 29 August
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Out of Town Parties and Events:
July 30-Aug. 01: 40th Annual CSC
Invitational. Hosted by Columbia Shag Club
in Columbia, SC. For more information, visit
www.columbiashagclub.net
August 26 – 28th; The 28th Annual Beach
Boogie. Hosted by the Tampa Bay Beach
Boppers. Our own Billy Waldrep, along with
others will DJ. See the flyer at the end of the
newsletter for more information.
August 27-28: Shag Extravaganza XI
hosted by the Capital City Shag
Club; LOCATION: Embassy Suites, 200
Stoneridge Dr., Columbia, SC; DJs: Gene
Sistare and Ray Scott; Featured Performers:
Black Water Band; COST $85.00 each;
Hospitality Room, Three Meals,
Complimentary Breakfast, Gift Bags. Visit
the Capital City Shag Club on Facebook for
more information and contacts.
SEPTEMBER 16 - 26: 2021 FALL
MIGRATION at N. MYRTLE BEACH
Oct. 12 – 17: “Shag-A-Rama” hosted by
Beach Shaggers of Birmingham. See the flyer
at the end of this newsletter for info.
OCTOBER 22 - 23: FALL BASH 2021
hosted by the Mountain Empire Shag
Society, Inc.; LOCATION: Holiday Inn,
Johnson City, TN (Park and Party); Only
225 Tickets will be sold; DJs: Jane
Harrington and Larry "Bigfish" Calhoun;
Shag Instructors, Vendors, Hospitality suite,
Buffet Breakfast and more; COST: $70 each;
CONTACT: Larry Calhoun at 423-398-5129
or email [email protected]
Oct. 27 Thru Nov 1, 2021; Jim Quick &
Coastline – “Landfall with Coastline”.
Join us at Wyndham Grand Clearwater
Beach on the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Sign Up to go with Jim Quick &
Coastline and DJ Mike Worley
Must Book Package with All About
Travel Tours to attend our private events
with the Band and DJ.
Visit Website for More Information
https://jimquick.com/florida
Feb. 12 - 20, 2022; 17th Annual Shagging
on the Seas on the Carnival BREEZE.
A Southern Caribbean Cruise. DJ is Buck
Crumpton. Prices begin at $895 per person.
Cruise planners: Sherrill & Joe Brown
864-473-1433.
See the flyer toward the end of the
newsletter for more information. Participants should check host club websites
for the latest information on cancellations.
Visit the SOS website at www.shagdance.com
and click on the “Club Parties” link for more
information on parties.
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Looking for Additional Shag Information? Please Visit:
Carolina Shag Club www.carolinashagclub.org
Electric City Shag Club www.shagginjacks.com
R&B Shag Club www.rbshagclub.org
Mountain Shag Club www.mountainshagclub.com
Columbia Shag Club www.columbiashagclub.net
CSRA Shag Club www.csrashagclub.com/
Flip Flop Live (music & news) www.flipfloplive.com
General Shag Info www.shagdance.com or www.shagtour.com
Comic Corner
• I have a friend. He keeps trying to convince me he’s a compulsive liar, but I don’t believe him.
• I’m on a whiskey diet…I’ve lost three days already.
• I went to see the doctor about my short-term memory problems – the first thing he did was
make me pay in advance.
• I always take life with a grain of salt. Plus, a slice of lemon. And a shot of tequila.
• I failed math so many times in school, I can’t even count.
• I was wondering why the frisbee kept getting bigger and bigger, and then it hit me.
• I can’t believe I got fired from the calendar factory. All I did was take a day off.
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Beachin’ Fridays in Mauldin… Beach music, food trucks, adult beverages, free basic shag lessons are featured every Friday night.
Pictured above – Jeff & Dede Ward of Simpsonville, S.C. give a free basic shag lesson to a large crowd of
new and seasoned dancers on June 4th . The crowd is then prompted to ‘partner up’ for a practice session.
At left - Jeff teams up with a young woman who didn’t get a partner.
Beachin’ Friday’s lineup for the remainder of 2021 is:
July 2 – Larry McNair & Friends July 9 – The Catalinas July 16 – Jump Street
July 23 – Dana Jones & The Bruce Caldwell Project July 30 – Band of Oz
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CSC Members On the Road and Visiting around the Region
1st & 2nd Saturdays in Roebuck, S.C. Offer Dancing Opportunities, Pulls In Shaggers From The Region
Above left – DJ David O’Quinn of Spartanburg,
S.C. focuses on his playlist and music machine
as he plays the tunes on June 5th at Southport
Bar & Grill in Roebuck.
Above right – DJ Buck Crumpton of Fountain
Inn, S.C. enjoys the crowd and conversations as
he keeps the floor busy as Southport on June
12th. This was the June “Members Party” with
almost 75 persons attending.
David and Buck are often heard (seen?) around
the region while playing at club parties and local
weekly dances. Both DJs play regularly at Brass
Monkey for Carolina Shag Club dances.
Pictured left - Elaine Cabaniss of Boiling
Springs, S.C. has a blast shagging with a Junior
Shagger at Southport on June 5th. The Juniors,
escorted by their parents or grandparents are a
part of the 1st Saturday dance each month.
Page photos by Skip Watkins
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Club Member Happenings
Pictured above, left – The Legal Age Band with all
members from the Easley, S.C. area appear frequently
in the upstate. From left-right is Michael Inks (bass
guitar), Rick Swillen (rhythm guitar, lead singer),
Ellis Edens (lead guitar) and Eleanor Swillen
(drummer). Rick & Eleanor are CSC members.
Photo provided by Eleanor Swillen.
Pictured above, right – The Legal Age Band has the
stage at Smiley’s Acoustic Cave in Greenville on June
8th. An estimated 20 CSC members came out to hear
them. Legal Age will be playing at the new ‘Smiley’s
Acoustic Café’ soon to be open in Easley. Their next
gig will be announced when scheduled.
Photo provided by Bobbie Jo Seaborn
Pictured left - Club Member Tom Moffit & Jo
Matteson were married on June 16th in a private
ceremony. Photo provided by Dot Morgan.
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CSC Members Receive Quilts of Valor Recognizing Their Military Service
Pictured left – Jim Coley stands with his Quilt of Valor that was presented to him in March 2021 at
The Crock Center, Greenville, S.C. Jim’s name was submitted by his son to the Quilt of Valor
Foundation which honored Jim with the quilt. Jim served in the Marine Corps in 1968-1969 and was
stationed in Vietnam.
Pictured right – Skip Watkins is draped with his Quilt of Valor presented to him on June 23, 2021.
Skip’s name was submitted by members of Electric City Shag Club (ECSC) of which he is a member.
Skip served in the U.S. Army Reserve from May 1968 to June 1997. His quilt was stitched together by
several members of ECSC.
The Quilt of Valor Foundation honors Veterans for their service to our nation. Their message to all
recipients is as follows:
“Your Quilt of Valor carries a three-part message from our hearts. First, we honor you for your service, for your willingness to lay down your life for your country. Second, we thank you for
your service, your sacrifice, and your valor in serving your nation. Last, we hope your quilt provides healing, peace, and comfort. Please know you are forever in our thoughts and
hearts”.
More details about producing quilts, quilt production standards, material requirements and information
on the Quilts of Valor Foundation can be found at www.qovf.org.
Ladell Holcombe Skip Watkins Linda Hall
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2021 Camp Courage for Kids…Covid Restrictions Format
Limited Volunteers, Face Masks and Social Distancing Whenever Possible Was Required.
Jeff & Dede Ward packing some camper packages to
distribute for upcoming virtual camp.
Volunteers work outside in the heat, fighting insects
while preparing the camper packages.
Mark & Terry Gordon at one of the packing tables.
Happenings at Camp Courage for spring/summer
2021
2021 Camp Courage was a VIRTUAL camp this
year. It was not held at Pleasant Ridge; instead, it was
‘Zoomed’ into each camper’s home. They are still
being cautious about each camper's health.
Dede was contacted by the Camp Courage director
to find a few people to pack boxes of pre-made
activities for the campers. Carolina Shag Club was
asked to limit the number of people. With Terry
(Gordon) being CSC Charities chair and Dede Ward on
that committee, just the Gordons and Wards went. The
four volunteers worked outside in the heat with masks
on - and lots of bugs hanging around. . Each volunteer
organization that helps with the camps each year was
asked to send a limited number of volunteers.
Virtual Teen Camp will be held the first week in
August and will be a repeat of the virtual Kids Camp.
Camp Courage hopes to return to normal camp
next year with the Carolina Shag Club being invited to
teach, dance, and have dinner with the campers.
Photos and information provided by Dede Ward.
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Camp Courage Participants From Another Year
*** From the August 2019 Newsletter ***
On July 30th fifteen members of Carolina Shag Club traveled to the North Greenville County area to
teach shag to Camp Courage participants. CSC has a long history of supporting the Camp Courage program.
CSC has donated over $300,000 over the decades.
CSC members usually visit two times each summer to work with children and again with teenagers.
Camp Courage is one of two Carolina Shag Club charities supported by CSC fundraising efforts. The
other CSC charity is the Ellen Taylor Foundation for Junior Shaggers.
Photo by Dede Ward.
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If you have questions concerning the board meetings, please contact CSC President Susan Blackwell
or one of the Executive Board Members (they are listed on the first page of the newsletter).
Carolina Shag Club Board Meeting – April 27, 2021
I. Call to Order
President Susan Blackwell called the April board meeting to order at 6:37 PM. Also in
attendance were Rick Wilson, Gwyn Smith, Wayne Hembree, Alicia Pittman, Jill Woodard,
Becky Wilson, Skip Watkins, Steve Woodard, and Karen Lewis. Due to eight board
members not in attendance, President Blackwell noted that two-thirds of voting board
members were in attendance, therefore, business could be conducted.
II. Approval of Minutes
President Blackwell had Emailed the March 9th minutes to the board members prior to
the meeting tonight for review. Steve Woodard made a motion to accept the March minutes
as presented. Wayne Hembree seconded the motion, and the motion was approved.
III. Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Wayne Hembree read his report for March to those in attendance. The report
had also been sent to the board via Email prior to the meeting.
Highlights of the report included: Income from Membership and Split-the-Pot totaled
$6,316.62, Expenses for DJ’s, Events, and Website totaled $2,752.33, and Profit was
$3,564.29. March 31, 2021 checking account balance is $21,030.14. A copy of the full
report is attached.
Steve Woodard made a motion to accept the report. Gwyn Smith seconded the motion,
and the motion passed.
IV. Old Business
• President Blackwell confirmed that the deposit was made, and the contract was signed
for the 2021 Christmas party at the Embassy Suites.
• Rick Wilson reported that the Split-the-Pot income on Wednesday nights is covering
the cost the of the DJ’s each week. Rick also said that the Brass Monkey management
is not interested in helping with the DJ’s.
• Wednesday night Line Dance lessons by Dennis Fleming have been discussed in
previous board meetings. Steve and Jill Woodard have not felt comfortable teaching
at the Brass Monkey, so they have been and will continue to teach at the Spinning
Ginny on Monday nights in Greer. Steve and Jill have also decided to teach the Basic
on alternating Wednesday nights with line dance. Discussion of lessons crossed over
into New Business.
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Minutes, April 27 2021 (continued from page 14…)
V. New Business
• Dennis Fleming will be asked to continue teaching free line dances on alternating
Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:00 PM.
• Steve and Jill Woodard have offered to teach the Basic Step (for free) on alternating
weeks with Line Dance lessons at the same time 6:15-7:00 PM.
• DJ’s will continue to start at 7:00 PM.
• Rick Wilson made a motion to go forward with the plan for line dance & basic step
lessons and with the DJ starting at 7:00. Alicia Pittman seconded the motion, the
motion carried.
VI. Committee Reports
• Jill Woodard reported that memberships are coming in slowly. She feels that a
membership drive in June would be helpful.
• Becky Wilson reported that the DJs are lined up for the near future.
• Skip Watkins requested info for the CSC Newsletter.
• Steve Woodard reported that the CSC has 2251 followers on Facebook.
• Steve Woodard is still working on board nominees for 2022.
VII. Close of Meeting
Rick Wilson made a motion to adjourn at 7:23. Alicia Pittman seconded the
motion, and the motion carried.
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JOIN SHERRILL & JOE BROWN, CRUISE PLANNERS
SAM & LISA WEST, DANCE INSTRUCTORS
“ DJ “ BUCK CRUMPTON ON THE 17th ANNUAL “ SHAGGING on the SEAS “
SAILING ON THE CARNIVAL “ FREEDOM “ ON FEBRUARY 12, 2022
FROM MIAMI, FL. ON A 8 DAY SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE
DAY
PORT OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART
SAT MIAMI, FL 3:30pm
SUN HALF MOON CAY, THE BAHAMAS 8:30am 4:30pm
MON GRAND TURK 11:30am 6:30pm
TUE FUN DAY AT SEA
WED ARUBA 9:00am 11:00pm
THU BONAIRE 8:00am 4:00pm
FRI FUN DAY AT SEA
SAT FUN DAT AT SEA
SUN MIAMI, FL 8:00am
Prices for
cabins include cruise fare, government fees and taxes, all workshops, night dancing and Private
Cocktail party.
Prices are based on Double Occupancy.
Travel Insurance ( optional ) & Gratuit ies can be added to your reservation.
We are a PRIVATE GROUP and all cabins must be booked through Sherrill & Joe Brown, Cruise Planners.
Prices listed below comes with a refundable deposit.until November 9, 2021
INSIDE CABINS.................$ 835.74 per person
OCEAN VIEW CABINS...............$ 970.74 per person
BALCONY CABINS..............$ 1295.74 per person
Deposit dates to hold your cabin:
A deposit of $ 250.00 per person is due at time of booking.
Final payment.........................November 10, 2021
Payment can be made with Debit/Credit card, Checks or Money Orders.
Checks or Money Orders must be received ( 2 ) weeks prior to due date.
Make all Checks or Money Orders payable to: CRUISE PLANNERS
CRUISE PLANNERS
SHERRILL & JOE BROWN
P. O. BOX 87
GRAMLING, SC 29348
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