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TH E SH AG RAG
T h e O ffic ia l F is h w r a p p e r o f th e B e a c h S h a g g e r s o f B ir m in g h a m
JULY-AUGUST, 2004
PREZ SEZ
A lot of the things I’m going to say should have been
said at the Throwdown, but since I suffer from “mike
fright” - Gary has to be my “mouthpiece” and I didn’t
let him know what I wanted to say….(I hate that he has
lost his ability to read minds, don’t you, Wanda??)
There are so many people to
thank for making this Throwdown the success that it was.
The “Party Planner” is recognizing you in her article, but I just
have to mention a few of you.
Susan Bradley, “Party Planner
Extraordinaire” is numero uno on my list. She outdid
herself this time! First of all, she picked a great committee to help her with the details, the totin, the liftin,
the cleanin, and all that stuff in between, and they did
her proud! She worried so much about the party that she
ended up in the hospital, scaring the bejeepers outta us!
Susan, would you mind not being so dramatic next
time….we’re too old for your shenanigans!
you, this would have been just another party….You
made it an experience, and one that we won’t forget anytime soon. Some of you continued partying at the Bessemer Reunion at the Vestavia Lodge, I know, I saw you
there myself!…Whatever was I thinking….but, hey, we
had fun and that’s what it’s all about!
Last, but certainly not least, our wonderful DJs. Cliff
Capps, Carl Simonetti, and Larry Huff (Glenn Walls was
out of town, playing for the Concord, NC club – and I
know they loved having him there!) What great music…
I was told more than once how lucky we are to have such
a superb lineup of DJs. The great thing is we know it –
so don’t forget to show them how grateful we are for
their contribution to our club!….Guys, what more can I
say, you did us proud!
It was so good seeing all the out-of-towners….There
were only a very few that I didn’t know!…They came
from Orlando, Rome, Atlanta, Columbus, Chattanooga,
Memphis, Ashville, NC, and all points in between! That
just “goes to show you” what hitting the road can accomplish, you get to know the nicest people….And see what
happens when you say “we’re having a party”… they
show up in bus loads!!
Next up, Linda Wagner. How creative!…You honored
our DJs more perfectly than the best PR person in the
land could have! People loved the decorations so much
they were trying to take them home, unfortunately, some
succeeded. If you took one of the table decorations, (I
know it wasn’t malicious, you just want to copy the idea)
please return it, we are definitely going to recycle
them… Linda, we will never let you move out of the
area, we’re going to use and abuse you, so just get used
to it!
Shag-A-Rama plans are being firmed up. Judy and
Wanda are making it look so easy that we tend to forget
how much hard work goes into the planning and bringing
it to fruition. The only thing missing is you. You have 2
things to do….get your reservations made at the hotel
(Boardwalk Beach Resort) and your registration/ticket
money in before the price goes up August 1st. Couldn’t
be much easier than that now could it?!! Hey, you can
buy me a drink with the money you save….Now ain’t
that a great idea?
For each of you who came, brought your “old family
recipes, handed down for generations,” and made our
guests feel so welcome, I want to thank you. Without
Until next time, drive safely, drink responsibly and
boogie your butt off…….aj
DANCING EVERY TUESDAY AT SPUD’S —7:30-10:30
SHAGGERS PARTY HARD, TIP GENEROUSLY AND DRINK RESPONSIBLY
DJ SCHEDULE
for
Beach Shaggers of Birmingham
July
6 Larry Huff
13 Glenn Walls
20 Cliff Capps
27 Carl Simonetti
August
3 Larry Huff
10 Glenn Walls
17 Cliff Capps
24 Carl Simonetti
31 Larry Huff
September
7 Glenn Walls
14 Cliff Capps
21 Carl Simonetti
28 Larry Huff
Subject to change without notice. Also if you have
anything special you want to hear, email Gary Pratt
at [email protected]
DANCE LESSON SCHEDULE
The Basic Step will be available all nights
except line dance nights.
July
July
July
July
6
13
20
27
NO LESSON
Line Dance “Cha Cha” – Cliff & Patsy Capps
Susan Green, Walk Back
“The Sissor” - Lynne Wilson
August 3 Basic Variations—Edwina & Leon Cooper
August 10 Line Dance Birmingham Boogie—Fran
Walls
August 17
Larry Huff—Intermediate Step
August 24
Wanda & Gary Pratt—Intermediate Step
August 30
Review
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BSOB – LAKE PARTY
At Cooper Lake House
SATURDAY - AUGUST 28th
Time: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
(Lunch Served between 1:30 & 2:00)
Barbecue, Baked Beans and Cole Slaw provided
Directions From Birmingham:
Take 280E going toward Auburn. At Alexander City,
Turn right onto 22 (at Chevron), go approximately 2 Miles
Turn left onto 259, go approximately 7.8 miles
Turn left onto 20E, go 2 ½ miles
Turn RIGHT onto BYWATER ROAD, go .9 mile (9/10)
Turn RIGHT onto SPOOKY HOLLOW, go.4 (4/10) mile,
Cabin is on left, gray with white trim (110 Spooky Hollow)
Bring, your bathing suits, sunscreens, towel, chairs, ETC
Water Toys: Ski’s, floats, ski tubes, ETC.
Coolers with your own Beverage of choice
SHAGGING, SUNNING, BOATING, SKIING
WAKEBOARDING, TUBING, KAYAKING OR
JUST PLAIN RELAXIN’
You are encouraged to bring dessert or snack.
Plus, bring your favorite CD’s to play!
Sign Up sheets will be out on Tuesday Nights starting August 1st
(Headcount for Catering)
What I Did on my Summer Vacation.
By Rod Penuel
It all began in Mobile – the Mardi Gras party, the battle of the bands, the
wonderful beach music. Three great bands under one roof –
when one stopped, the next would begin. We were bouncing back and forth in that
large warehouse building from one band to the next like so many ping pong
balls – soaking up that wonderful music, not wanting to miss a single note spilling
out from saxophone, guitars, keyboards. I may not have actually been in heaven
that afternoon, but I’m convinced that I caught a glimpse of it from where I
stood.
Before I get too far ahead of myself, a little explanation is in order. Mobile native Linda Wagner was gracious enough to invite me to attend a Mardi Gras
weekend with her last February – she billed it as a “warehouse party”. And our
club’s very own David and Dianne Myrick extended an invitation to stay at their
beautiful home while there. With such wonderful company, the weekend would
have been great even if nothing else had been on
the agenda.
Aaaah – but there was. Did I mention the bands?
With our new mantra of “you can’t get enough of a good thing”, after the party was over, Linda and I immediately began plotting strategy on how to recreate what we had just experienced. After all, Mardi Gras is only a
once-a-year affair. By immediately, I mean as we were leaving the Myrick’s driveway on our way back to Birmingham.
“Wouldn’t it be great”, one of us asked innocently enough, “if we could find where one of those bands were
playing in the near future and – like – go see them again!” The idea was breathtakingly simple – and also, as it
turned out, deceivingly so. After a search of the internet
(is that a wonderful invention or what?) It was discovered that while, yes indeedy, we could find future concert
dates, what we also discovered was that they were in locations that were far, far away. Think, 500 miles-one way.
Think, pack your lunch. Think, well you get the idea.
I’ll “cut to the chase” – we found a Beach Music concert in Carolina Beach, N.C. that featured, get this, the
Coastline Band, the Band of Oz and the Embers. Sweet!! And for those of you who might be unfamiliar with the
world of Beach Music, simply put, that’s about as good as it gets. The “no brainer” aspect of the decision as to
whether to go and have a large time or stay home and mow the grass quickly became apparent. We put the transmission into ‘D’ (for dance) and just boogied all the way across Georgia and South Carolina until we got to the Atlantic
Ocean and couldn’t boogie any further! That would be Carolina Beach of course.
What a great time! The 11-hour drive (yes, I said eleven) went by as quickly as a jell-o shooter goes down.
The weather was fantastic, and the music…well let me tell you about the music.
When I was a teenager, the recreational director of our little south Alabama town had this wonderful habit of
bringing in bands like the Tams and the Swinging Medallions – to keep us kids out of trouble I suppose. Didn’t
work…but I digress. The point is that we would look forward to these events like a 6-year old anticipating Christmas morning. We would begin the evening by dancing, but sooner or later we would all gather as close to the stage
as possible and just…listen. Great stuff – and great memories. If you’re beginning to get the idea that this was one
more example of another gray-haired, middle-aged baby boomer trying to catch a glimpse of the past…well, maybe.
But guess what fellow baby boomers, it just may have worked! For like a moth drawn to a bright light on a dark
night, by the end of the afternoon, Linda and I were right there on the FRONT ROW.
From the Editor:
Joanie Henley
Greetings Shaggers – Need to apologize for the lateness of the newsletter, but with
all the storms, and such, we have had electricity problems every night for the last
two weeks, soooo this newsletter has been in the making for over two weeks (in between outages), but do not fear, it should be one to enjoy.
The first important thing is the DJ Throwdown that was held on June 26th at the
Elks Cloud Room. It was GREAT!! Below are some of the praises that Susan and
Jane and their “crew” got from some of our visitors.
Hey A.J.:
What a wonderful party you and your club put on last Saturday. The D.J.s were great and the facility and dance floor
were just perfect. Wish we could find something like that over here. We had a great time and everyone was very friendly
and, being our first time, we felt like part of the family. The food as really scrumptious and you had sooooo much! I know
a lot of hard work goes into these parties and we just want to thank you for inviting us (ShagAtlanta). Ya'll come!!
Thanks again, Deanie & Joe Woodie
Hi Joanie; Thanks for keeping me in the know... Sure was the best DJ Throw
Down -- you folks have ever had. I had the best time. You guys make me feel real real welcome whenever I am in town and I just want to thank all of you for that.
Cy Miller Asheville, NC
All Bi-City Boppers who attended the D.J. Throwdown agreed that it was a blast! The
music could not have been better, the food was wonderful, and the warm welcome we
received made it a day to remember. We can hardly wait for Shag-A-Rama! We put
your Shag-A-Rama flyer out on our table at our June dance, and will put one in our
July newsletter and on the table at the anniversary party. We usually have a good
crowd at that party, so it should get a lot of exposure. Again, thank you for a great time at the D.J. Throwdown. – Nancy
and Mike Bryan
We had lots of door prizes and lots of winners!! A few of the winners are:
Johnny Grill from Avon Park, Florida won the Shag-A-Rama ticket.
Mike and Nancy Bryan from Columbus GA Club – Picnic for two basket
Francine Wheeler BSOB Member – Split the Kitty - $238.00
The Yard/Rummage sale planned for July 17th at Spud’s has been rescheduled for September. Time restrictions with the DJ Throwdown made it virtually impossible for us to set up committee’s, pick-up merchandise, get
permits, etc. The weather (we hope) will cooperate, cooler and less WET. Continue cleaning out those closets,
garages and basements. Will keep you posted as more information is provided. Items not sold will be donated
to charity.
Mark your calendars for August 28th. This is the date for the Cooper Lake Party. To recap the days events
there will be barbecue, baked beans and slaw provided by the club. Bring your “water toys”, i.e., ski’s, tubes,
floats, rafts, etc, Leon said that they have a pontoon and ski boat to add to the enjoyment. So come and shag,
swim, relax, or whatever is to your liking and enjoy the day. The party will start at 11:00 AM and go till 8:00 PM.
Directions are in the flyer in this newsletter. Signup sheets will be out on Tuesday’s starting August 1st so we
can plan ahead for the caterer. You are encouraged to bring a snack or dessert and your coolers with your
“favorite” beverage.
Of course, last but not least, Shagarama, October 6th – 10th, the best party in the world. We have a great
lineup of DJ’s – Billy Waldup from Roebuck, SC and Ted Whitlock from Concord, NC along with our own great
BSOB DJ’s. Check out our flyer in the newsletter for more details. The ticket prices go up to $45.00 after August 1st. So now is the time to buy those tickets and make those room reservations.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING—AUGUST 17TH—SPUD’S—7:00
BEACH SHAGGERS OF BIRMINGHAM
REVENUES AND EXPENSES (CASH BASIS)
PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2004
Description
Beginning Cash Balance
Current Month
$9,924.54
YTD
$7,854.38
60.00
0.00
0.00
2,150.00
325.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
840.00
$3,375.00
3,245.00
0.00
0.00
2,390.00
819.00
0.00
0.00
25.00
82.07
240.00
3,188.00
$9,989.07
425.00
0.00
2.00
0.00
0.00
1,657.87
0.00
84.03
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
93.55
$2,262.45
$11,037.09
2,210.00
37.00
107.56
68.28
139.00
2,884.93
0.00
262.60
0.00
0.00
0.00
297.49
0.00
587.06
212.44
$6,806.36
$11,037.09
REVENUES:
Membership Dues
Unspent party Advances
Weekly Door Charge
Party Door Charge
Split the Kitty
Sales of Demo Tapes, etc
ACSC Dividend
Advertising Revenue
Tax Refund
SOS Memberships
Shag A Rama Receipts
Total Revenues
EXPENSES:
D/J Expense
Postage
Office Supplies
Phone / Web Site
Bereavement
Party Food, Deco & Rental
Equipment Repairs
News Letter Printing & postage
Legal
Club Advertisement
Membership Refunds
Tapes
SOS Memberships
ACSC Dues / Travel Expenses
Shag A Rama Expenses
Total Expenses
Ending Cash Balance June 30, 2004
JULY
Borden, Jean
Campbell, Charlotte
Allen, Brookie
Studdard, Lynn
Capps Patsy
Hays Buddy
Marino Matt
Kania Diana
Chandler, Mike
Clark, Sharon
AUGUST
Oglesby, Jerry
Fallon, Vicki
Compton, Pat
Tubbs, Barney
DeMarco, Dee
SEPTEMBER
Bradley , Susan
Henley, Joanie
Heape, Susan
Johnson, Jim
Dobbs, Bob
Peterson, Oscar
Simonetti, Carl
Crane, Larry
Dobbs, Sandy
07-01
07-04
07-09
07-11
07-17
07-17
07-18
07-23
07-26
07-28
08-04
08-06
08-17
08-18
08-20
09-05
09-05
09-07
09-12
09-25
09-25
09-26
09-28
09-29
BI-CITY BOPPER ANNIVERSARY
PARTY
BOP ON THE LAKE—LITTLE ROCK, AR
Bob Kurke & Judy Bryant plan to go to the Little Rock
Bop Club's Party "Bop on the Lake 2004" It runs Sept 2325. Anyone interested can email or call Bob or Judy for
further details. Little Rock has been very supportive of
Shagarama, are a fun group, and I ope we can support
them as well.
REMINDER - BI-CITY BOPPERS SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - SATURDAY JULY 17,
2004, AT THE F.O.P. ON HEIFERHORN WAY, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. THE BEACHTONES, FROM PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, WILL PLAY YOUR FAVORITE BEACH MUSIC. BAR-B-Q AND THE FIXIN'S,
DOOR PRIZES, SPLIT THE KITTY, AND A DRAWING
FOR A GAS GRILL. ADMISSION IS $15.00 FOR
GUESTS, MEMBERS FREE. GO TO www.stormpages.
com/bicitybopper for a flyer.
The Beach Shaggers of Birmingham
present
October 6th - 10th, 2004 --- Panama City Beach, Florida
Home of "The World's Most Beautiful Beaches"
Dance Workshops
Charlie & Jackie
Shag and Swing
Fun &
Friendship
Smoke Free
Ballroom
Hospitality Rooms
Free Pours
Great Music
Beautiful Weather
Big Hangout
Tentative Schedule
Wed. Early Bird Party at the "Hangout
Thurs. Kickoff Party at the "Hangout"
Fri. Dance outside at "Hangout", inside
Ballroom
Sat. Dance outside at "Hangout", inside
Ballroom
Sun. Gospel Hour at the "Hangout"
Hotel Reservations
Special rates - $70 per night until
Sept. 3, 2004
The Boardwalk Beach Resort
9450 South Thomas Drive
Panama City Beach, Florida
1-800-224-GULF
Dancing in the
Boardwalk
Beach Resort Ballroom
Friday 7 PM till midnite
Saturday 7 PM till 1 AM
Dee Jays
Billy Waldrep
Ted Whitlock
Cliff Capps
Larry Huff
Carl Simonetti
Glenn Walls
Contact
Information
Judy Huff
205-674-7913
[email protected]
Wanda Pratt
205-426-3297
[email protected]
Dancing at the
"Hangout"
Beach Pavilion
Daily 11 AM till 1 AM
Sunday 9 AM till 11 AM
www.beachshaggers.com
TICKETS - $40 until Aug 1., $45 after Aug 1., $50 after Oct. 1, 2004
You must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets will be held at the door.
Name ________________________________________________ No. of Tickets Needed __________
Address
_______________________________________________________________________________
City, St, Zip
____________________________________________________________________________
Club Affiliation _____________________________________ Email ____________________________
Make checks payable to Beach Shaggers of Birmingham Vicki Fallon 205-995-2084
Send to Vicki Fallon, 1174 Berwick Road, Birmingham, AL. 35242 [email protected]
Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable.
Beach Shaggers of Birmingham
PO Box 102062
Irondale, AL 35210
205-871-SHAG
www.beachshaggers.com
2004 Board of Directors
Officers
President
VP-Social
VP-Membership
Secretary
Treasurer
AJ Porter
Jane Hampton
Judy Bryant
Susan Green
Jim Fallon
979-1779
856-0041
951-5801
956-2295
995-2084
Directors
Attendance
Communications
Dance
Music
Parties
Publicity
Ways & Means
Glenn Walls
Joanie Henley
Leon Cooper
Gary Pratt
Susan Bradley
Tom Hampton
Patsy Capps
854-2827
497-0675
256-547-1611
426-297
655-5555
856-0041
991-0781
SHAGARAMA TICKET
PRICE INCREASE
to $45 AFTER
August 1st.
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW
FOR $40.00
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
MEETING
AUGUST 17TH—7:00 PM
SPUD’S
JULY-AUGUST
2004