File - Fayetteville area shag association

July 2015
Our FASA Website:
Fayetteville Area Shag Association
Board Members
and Committees
for 2015:
President: Grey Welborn
Vice President: Andy Privette
Corresponding Secretary: Ann Searcy
Recording Secretary: Deborah Sessoms
Treasurer: Penny Council
Sergeant of Arms: David Sessoms
Membership: Eric and Denise Rowe
Web Master: Kathi Baloyot
DJ’s: Ricky Price
Phone Tree: Rhonda Owen
Photographer: Don Dumas
Newsletter: Ricci Fuller
Hospitality: Peggy Perry
Ways and Means: ???
Entertainment: Barbara Hendricks
SAVE THE DATE!
SOS FALL MIGRATION
SEPTEMBER 18 TO 27
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC
www.fasadance.com
Letter From
the President:
Mere words cannot
express our sorrow for
the Monsour family and
all of FASA’s loss as well,
Eddie Monsour has been
our greatest member,
leader and supporter over
the years. The Hall of
Fame Foundation has
provided significant
support to both Shaggers
and Musicians in need,
and is largely due to the
tremendous heart of
Eddie Monsour. Please
spend a moment of
silence for Eddie and his
family.
We have a busy
dancing summer in front
of us, our next Party will
be on 25 July and we will
have waxed and buffed
the floor to make it more
dance-able!
As we prepare for our
21-22 August CSA Dance
contest, I encourage all
FASA member to attend
and support our fund
raising for our local
Fayetteville Jim “Catfish”
Hunter ALS Chapter.
Last year we raised over
$2500, and our goal is to
exceed that amount this
year. In addition to the
Amateur, Novice, and Pro
Divisions, we are planning
for a “Newcomers” dance
to encourage all dancers
to compete for the first
time. Eric Rowe is doing
a wonderful job with the
fund raising to defray
costs associated with our
dance, please help Eric
by approaching your
friends and coworkers to
contribute to our ALS
Fund raising efforts.
Two thoughts for
consideration, warm
regards to all Grey
Welborn
“Light does not make a lot
of noise, it just shines and
shines and makes seeds
grow”
“Encourage one another
and build one another up”
1 Thessalonians 5:11
June FASA Membership Meeting - Busters
Meeting called to order at 8:00 p.m.
New Business:
DJ David Sessoms has tickets for 2015 DJ Throwdown for $20.00.
Grey was approached by Fayetteville Lions Club to put up booth or do a demo for their fundraiser on the first weekend of SOS. This
Fayetteville Lions Club is sponsoring an event for diabetic children, to encourage them to embrace life and not give up. Especially welcome
are FASA Diabetic members to pass out information and conduct a demonstration dance. I have already spoken with Lisa West, and she is
seeing who might be available among the Jr Shaggers.
Fun Monday Tickets are available to help raise money for bands.
CSA contest in August will have Newcomers and Novice on Friday and Pros and Amateurs on Saturday.
Eric Rowe presented the letter to entice sponsors for the dance contest. See letter on website.
Goal is to get 50 sponsors this year. Ricci designed the letter. Encourage everyone to try to get sponsors.
Andy suggested that Ricci email everyone a copy of the letter. 100% of profit goes to ALS except prize money.
Also some give away prizes are needed for door prize or prizes for sponsors. A silent auction was suggested. All ideas will be considered.
July party will be "Summer Picnic" theme.
Peggy needs volunteers to check in people both nights at CSA dance contest.
We will have a floor cleaning company come in and prepare the floor for our next Dance on 25 July and for our CSA dance contest on 21-22
August.
Encourage people to come to Hall Of Fame party as it has been named a great dance party. $15.00 charge at door.
Call your friends and invite them to join us at our FASA Club Parties.
One correction on Calendar, the AC and Cathy shag lessons will not be held in July and August. Next Class is 7 September at Mavericks.
May Minutes read.
Motions on floor to approve budget report and minutes approved and seconded
Membership has not changed.
Fat Harold passed away the 2nd of May and this Saturday the 13th there will be a Celebration of Life at Fat Harold's to celebrate his life.
Birthdays announced.
Nancy Stevenson has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Keep family in prayers.
Becky Pettit has not been to a meeting or dance since her husband passed away and it is recommended that club reach out to her.
Meeting adjourned
Our Accredited Affiliations:
and outstanding news!
Through the National Fast Dance Association,
our club dance activities are licensed by:
and
and
and
FASA Makes The List!
#41 ON THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER’S
“50 WAYS TO BEAT SUMMER BOREDOM”
http://www.fayobserver.com/ways-to-beat-summer-boredom/collection_e17507de-1b66-11e5-8555-df9106a68ecd.html/?page=41
50 Ways to Beat Summer Boredom
Take a Dance Class -
Staff photo by Andrew Craft | Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:05 pm
Whether you’ve got too many steps in your two-step or you
dream of dancing like the stars, there’s a dance class in town
every day of the week.
On Monday, learn the Carolina shag at Maverick’s Saloon. Then
it’s two times the salsa with classes at Hayat Yoga and World
Dance Arts on Tuesday and Roland’s Dance Studio on
Wednesday.
On Thursday, it’s time for country line dancing lessons at Cadillac
Ranch. Friday is the Two to Tango ballroom social at Countryside
Gym, and Saturday is swing dancing at CPAC Jazz.
If you can still walk come Sunday, head to the Kiwanis Recreation
Center to get in on the Fayettevillains breakdance session.
For a complete lineup of local dance classes, go to
fayobserver.com/living/ weekender.
Farewell to a
Legend
Mr. Edmon "Eddie" Ellis Monsour, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015, surrounded by his beloved
family.
He was born Sept. 16, 1933, in Chadbourn to Mary Solomon Monsour and James Ellis Monsour. He was married to
Kathryn Najim Monsour, who was his faithful partner in life, love, music and dance. Destined to be together since
their teenage years, they were united in marriage for 53 years.
A lifelong entrepreneur, Eddie founded Eddie's Music Center on Hay Street in 1961. Other satellite stores followed
in the Bordeaux Shopping Center, Eutaw Shopping Center and Cross Creek Mall. He served as chairman of the board
of directors at Cross Creek Mall in 1975.
Eddie's love of music and dance has followed him throughout his life. Affectionately known as the "Godfather of
Shag," he began his dance career in the late 1940s in those places immortal in shag history, such as Williams Lake,
White Lake, Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Ocean Drive, S.C. He was one of the founders of the Fayetteville Area Shag
Association in 1984 and proudly served as president in 1984 and 1985. Eddie was a member of the Beach Shagger's
Hall of Fame in 1986, and he served as master of ceremonies for nine years. He was a National Living Legend in
Virginia Beach, Va., chairman of the Hall of Fame Foundation, involved with the Association of Carolina Shag Clubs
and a shagging icon in 2005. He recently received the Promotion of Shag Award from the National Shag Dance
Championship. His support and active participation in the shag world are legendary.
Eddie's proudest accomplishment was being one the founders of the Hall of Fame Foundation, which he chaired for
15 years. The HOF is a charity that benefits people connected to the shag and beach music. He was truly one who
lived up the organization's motto, "Friends Caring For Friends."
His love of dance was second only for his love of family and church. As a founding member of St. Michael Archangel
Catholic Church, he was a faithful parishioner and contributor.
He was a friend to all and never met a stranger. He would light up a room with his infectious smile. If the measure
of a man were counted in the memories of the people that he touches, the sum of Eddie Monsour would match a
king's ransom.
Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Ellis Monsour; and his sister,
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn of the home; son, George Thomas Monsour and wife, Deborah, of Fayetteville;
his daughters, Denise Monsour Smith and husband, retired Lt. Col. Ron Smith, of Eastover and Eydie Monsour
Hammaker and husband, Paul, of Fayetteville; a sister, Rosalie Monsour Berti and husband, Steve, and a brother,
Jimmy Monsour and wife, Sheila, all of Fayetteville; and seven grandchildren, Patrick Monsour and wife, Andrea,
Lindsey Monsour Alford and husband, JC, Daniel Smith, Michael Smith, Ron Smith, Elise Hammaker and Katie
Hammaker.
From the Fayetteville Observer, June 29, 2015; http://www.fayobserver.com/obituaries/edmonmonsour/article_9044aee2-3e59-5de9-8845-535b57004663.html
Other sad losses in our
FASA Family & the Shag
World:
FASA Hall of Fame Member Terry Keith
has passed away.
James Terry Keith, 67, of Fayetteville, passed away
Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Mr Keith was born to the late
Owen Thee and Mollie Gillikin Keith on December 13, 1947.
He was the owner of J. Terry Keith State Farm
Insurance Agency as well as The Biscuit Kitchen and Biscuits &
Burgers restaurants of Fayetteville. Terry was a member of
the Myrtle Beach and Fayetteville Shag hall of fame. In high
school he was a Dunn Greenwave and All State center before
playing ball at East Carolina.
Mr. Keith is survived by his son, Jonathan Keith of
Fayetteville, NC; daughter Katie Berry and husband Jonas of
Mechanicsville, VA; formally married to Norma Beard Carver
of Dunn, NC ; 4 grandchildren Jonas, Owen, Lola and Lily; nie
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother
Danny Keith.
From: Rogers & Breece Funeral Home website,
http://www.rogersandbreece.com/notices/James-Keith
Dr. Phil Sawyer, Sr.
From SOS President Ron Whisnant:
Another great loss to our shag
community with the passing of our
beloved Dr. Phil Sawyer. Phil passed this
morning while in the hospital battling
pneumonia. Phil loved life and all it had
to offer. He loved the shag world
immensely. He was a founder of the
ACSC, and headed up the purchase of
SOS by the ACSC from Gene Swink
Laughter in 1989. Dr. Phil will be sorely
missed, but his legacy will remain with
us forever.
July Birthdays!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
1 Hunter Green
3 Tammy Green
4 Dwayne Baggett
6 Steven Sanders
7 Denise Rowe
15 Frank Maynard
16 Grey Welborn
17 Mary Boone
18 Ann Anglin
21 David Sessoms
22 Gary Strickland
Prayers and Best Wishes
for a
Speedy Recovery to
Steve Dawson
and
Ricci Fuller
who are on the mend after
hospitalization for serious conditions.
27 Peppi Masa
28 Helen Crumpler
30 Connie Burry
Volunteer Needed
FASA is currently operating without a
Ways and Means Coordinator
Committee Chair person.
With over 150 members, we should not have a
problem finding someone willing to take upon
themselves this important position! All you need
to be is a consumate sales person with great big
beautiful eyes you can batt and a fantastic smile
you can flash! You know you’re out there!
Step up to the plate!
FASA Parties & Meetings
FASA Parties & Meetings
Three time Grand National Championship winners
A.C. & Cathy Williams
teach Shag Dance lessons at Mavericks:
Lessons begin the first MONDAY of each month!
Beginners – 6:45 pm • Intermediate – 7:30 pm • Advanced – 8:15 pm
NO DANCE LESSONS IN JULY AND AUGUST!
FREE Line Dance Lessons by Peggy Perry
7:15 pm - Prior to FASA Meeting
FASA meeting begins at 8:00 pm. Dance Floor opens after the meeting.
14
10-12
14-19
25
Monthly Meeting
ACSC Summer Workshop
Junior SOS
FASA Party - DJ Jessie Griffin
UPCOMING DJ’s:
July: Jessie Griffin
August: Butch Metcalf
September: NO PARTY
October: Norman Mills
November: Paul Craver
December: John “’Fessa” Hook
Carolina Shaggers Shag Club of
Lumberton
Monthly Party - 1st Friday of each month
Pine Crest Country Club, 110 Nigel Drive,
Lumberton, NC
7:30 – 11:00 pm.
Members = $5, Members from other clubs
with membership card = $7, Guests $10