Message from our President…

I hope everyone is having a great summer enjoying the things you love – family,

friends, vacations, etc. We have been fortunate to have great crowds at our dances

each month. I hope to see more members at our dances in the future. This is the

last full month of summer and I, for one, will be happy to usher in some cooler

weather.

We had great participation in our shag contest on Beach Day. Thanks to everyone

who came out to set up the dance floor and later dismantle the floor. Thanks to

Frank Darzano for emceeing the contest and Robert Carter for providing the music.

A special thanks to all of our SOBS members who came out to participate or watch.

Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot put on a great show and kept the dance floor full. Ken

Koehly, our photographer, got terrific photos from the event.

Look for upcoming information regarding our Project Uplink Fundraiser from our

co-chairs, Katy O’Neil and Mary Ann Gregory. Information will be sent out via

email. This is an event we need help from every member in some capacity. Please

be receptive when approached to assist. The fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday,

October 24th. Mark your calendars!

Keep shagging!

Ellen Wester, President

The Official Newsletter of the Society of Brunswick Shaggers

AUGUST 2015

PO BOX 274, Oak Island, NC 28465

Visit our website at: http://www.societyofbrunswickshaggers.com

“LIKE” us on FACEBOOK at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/115766191843385/

We need volunteers &

solicitors for the silent

auction to benefit

Operation UpLink!

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Oak Island Moose Lodge

Board Meeting Minutes 2

With Sympathy… Don Mundy 3

Visiting DJs Info 4

August Birthdays 4

WSMX 1500 “The Beach” 5

Welcome New SOBS & Guests 5

Meet Some of our Members 6

Dance / Party Schedule 7

Brunswick County Concerts 8

07/01/15 OIB Shag Contest 9

July Dance Pictures 10

SOBS Membership Form 12

The Beach Beat!

2015 Society of Brunswick Shaggers Board Members...

Ellen Wester, President

Bahre Willis, Vice President

Pam Bacon, Secretary

Diani Johnson, Treasurer

Chuck Boney, Membership

Joe Malinowski, Publicity & Newsletter

Robert Carter, Immediate Past President

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Present: Ellen Wester, Pam Bacon, Diani Johnson, Joe Malinowski

Meeting was called to order by Ellen at 6:15 PM.

Secretary‘s Report: A motion to accept the Secretary’s Report of June 3rd was made, seconded and approved by the

Committee members in attendance.

Treasurer’s Report: Diani gave the Treasurers report from June 3rd, the bank balance is $3,876.03. Motion was

made to accept the May report and approved. This does not include the $250.00 in the money box.

Old Business: June 12th dance was a good turnout. We were lacking membership forms at the door but we have

replenished them now.

June 26th dance. The Moose Lodge did not turn on the air conditioning before our dance and the room was still set

up for BINGO, but turnout was good.

July 10th dance will be at the VFW with DJ Chigger Woods and door greeters George & Jean McVeigh. The line dance

lesson “Uptown Funk” will be taught by Joan Slowik. We will be requesting potluck finger foods. July 24th dance will

be at the Moose Lodge with DJ Jerry Burrage and door greeters John Hutton and Katy O’Neill. There will be a

“Hawaiian Luau” theme. Kim & Mamie will be doing shag instructions. Food can be ordered off the bar menu.

New Business: After considerable discussion as to whether the club would donate to a fund for the shark attack

victims, a motion was made to not donate based on the criteria in our bylaws. Motion was seconded and carried.

Joe gave a report on the newsletter and he has added a new column for members to share what they’ve been doing.

So if anyone has something new to share, please get in touch with Joe.

We had 49 people vote on the fund raiser proposal for a golf tournament or our annual auction. It was voted to have

the Auction again this year. It will be Saturday, Oct 25th. We will be looking at revising some of the details when we

get the two co-chairs necessary to begin planning.

The Oak Island Beach Day Shag contest on July 1st was a great success. The tally sheets were revamped and the

judges had no difficulties with the new sheets. 11 couples signed up and the winners were:

1st place: Fred Tetterton & Juanita Baker

2nd place: Angie Garner & Tyler Garner

3rd place: Karen Harris & OG Calloway

Next meeting will be on August 5th, 6:00 PM at Bahre Willis’ house (Winding River Plantation) 1620 Golfers RDG SE,

Bolivia, NC. His telephone number is 910-754-5370 if you need directions.

Meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM.

Minutes Submitted by: Pam Bacon, Secretary

Executive Committee Meeting Minutes - July 8, 2015...

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Information provided by Doug & Kathy Railo (friends)

Photo provided by Jill Rodak (daughter)

It is with sincere sympathy and sadness that we

announce the passing of long-time St. James resident

and dear friend, Don Mundy. Don passed early in the

morning on Tuesday, July 14, 2015.

Don and his wife Judy moved to St. James Plantation

in the summer of 1998 from Reston, Virginia. Don

had a career in land development in New Jersey,

Maryland and Virginia.

Don leaves his wife of 58 years. Surviving Don are his

children, son Billy, his wife Felicia and their daughter

Deegan as well as daughter Jill, her husband Andy

and their children Lillian and Jack. Don was a twin. His sister Doris survives him. Don was a U.S. Navy veteran;

having served on a destroyer during the Korean War.

Don and Judy were a very active St. James couple. You could find them most anyplace. They enjoyed golf, the beach,

shagging and especially ringing in each New Year, year-after-year, decked out in their formal attire. Don was

always so handsome in his tuxedo and enjoyed dancing away the evening with Judy.

Don loved the game of golf. He even worked part time as a ranger at Carolina National Golf Club in Winding River

Plantation. There he appeared, bright and early each morning, keeping the lady golfers in line. With great affection,

they called him "Captain Don!" He was loved and will be missed by many.

Per family wishes, memorial donations may be made to either the New Hope Clinic in Boiling Spring Lakes or the

Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Bolivia.

Side-note… Kathy & myself, Chuck & Gayle Kutyla, George & Jean McVeigh, and Bahre & Brenda Willis are all

members of Carolina National Golf Club. “Captain Don” was usually our Starter/Marshal when we played on

Tuesdays & Thursdays. He was one of the friendliest and good natured guys you would ever have the privilege to

meet. He always had a kind word to say and a smile on his face! He told me it was because of his “trophy wife”,

Judy! We miss you Captain… Joe Malinowski

With Deepest Sympathy...

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August DJ Information...

Fellow SOBS,

We are having lots of great opportunities to dance this year. Summer is flying by and I am

trying to swim daily in the ocean and not be shark bait. We are enjoying Sunday

afternoons dancing at the OD Pavilion with other SOBS, c’mon down and join us along with

Steve & Patty Smith, John & Peggy Whitacre, Butch & Sherry, Charles & Gail, Chuck & Sandy

and Robert & Glenda. You can never tell who will arrive! You can also watch the action on

the OD Pavilion webcam at: http://www.odpavilion.net/Web_Cam.html

SOS Fall Migration is September 18th through the 27th and is right around the corner. Our club’s Freepour will again

be at the OD Pavilion on Saturday, September 26th from 1 PM until the $$ runs out. We hope that you will come join

in the fun! Spinning the discs for our August dances will be:

Mike “Beachdaddy” Hudson at the VFW on Friday, August 14th

and

Terry McPhail at the Moose Lodge on, Friday, August 28th

Mike Hudson will be playing our August 14th dance at the VFW and this will be his first

date with the SOBS. Mike is from Mt. Olive NC, and he called it the “Pickle City”. He and

his wife have been married for over 40 years. He grew up shagging and has been a DJ for

20+ years. He has played for many Shag Clubs in both North and South Carolina. He is

the regular DJ at “Ribeye’s” in Mt Olive. Mike plays during SOS at Duck’s Beach Club and

at the OD Beach Club as well as at the OD Golf Resort/Spanish Galleon complex.

Terry McPhail will be playing for our Friday, August 28th dance at the Moose Lodge. Terry has

been involved as a Beach Music DJ for many years and has played for our club many times. He

is retired from a career in the US Army. Every year he has supported our Project Uplink with a

DJ Party donation and he has agreed to donate again this year. He and his wife Karen spend

their time between Ocean Drive (N. Myrtle Beach) and Elizabethtown, NC. Terry is one of the

DJs on the Annual Blues Cruise and is always at the OD Arcade playing the best songs during

SOS. Terry loves to take requests, so be certain to ask for your favorites.

John Hutton, DJ Selection

August Birthdays...

5th… John Uberto

6th… Mary Ann Gregory

9th… Tommy Younts

10th… Garland Lowe

11th… Darla Hardee

11th… Floyd McLeroy

17th… John Whitacre

22nd… Joanie Cross

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WSMX 1500 “The Beach” Radio Station...

Dan Williard, former president of the Winston-Salem Shag Club. recently leased a

new radio station in Winston-Salem and it is called: WSMX 1500 "The Beach".

They are broadcasting Beach, Shag & Rhythm and Blues music 24 hours a day, 7 days

a week! The music and format for "The Beach" has been programmed by one of their

favorite DJ's - Mike Harding. You can stream them RIGHT NOW from anywhere by

using a FREE app for the iPhone and Android phone, or you can find them on the

TuneIn radio app. Just search for WSMX 1500 “The Beach" in your favorite app store.

The purpose of this station is to allow you to listen to your favorite Beach and Shag

songs as well as promoting the Shag Dance, Shag Parties and other special Shag

events. They would like for all Shag Clubs to participate in this station by sending them any information about events

or any pre-recorded spots that they can use to promote the Shag Dance or your Shag club. Visit their website at:

1500WSMX.com for additional information.

Please help spread the word… that there's a new radio stream WSMX 1500 "The Beach" that caters to all of the Shag

Clubs up and down the coast. Please tell your family and friends and Like Us on Facebook!

WELCOME to our New Members & Guests...

July 10 - GUESTS:

Ian Pridgen (Jr. Shagger)

Lindsey Colburn (Jr. Shagger)

Freddie & Betty Bensen

Jim & Phyllis McCubbins

Shirley Courtney

LJ & Bette McDade

Our July 10th SOBS dance was held at the Oak Island VFW. DJ “Chigger” Woods kept the dance floor full as we had a

nice crowd of 67 SOBS in attendance and 9 guests. The HOT weather didn’t keep our shaggers from dancing the night

away! A big “thanks” to Joan Slowik for teaching the “Uptown Funk’” line dance! The member potluck was outstanding

as usual!!

Our July24th dance was held at the Oak Island Moose Lodge with DJ Roy Jerry Burrage. We had 57

SOBS and 4 guests. The temperatures were still in the 90s as well as the humidity, but we had a

nice showing. Thanks to Kim & Mamie Brown for a great “collar turn” shag dance lesson. It’s

hard to believe it’s August already! Come on out and enjoy our Summer dances and let’s “wear

out those WEEJUNS!”

July 24 - GUESTS:

Sonny & Barbara Colbert

Richard & Patricia Bressler

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Mike & Joan Slowik...

Describe your family.

We have been married for 54 years. We have 3

married children, Janice, Mick and Jonathan. We

have 6 grandchildren, Ashley, Greg, Laura, Mat-

thew, Taylor and Kiersten. We have 2 great

grandsons, Nelson Jr., and Seth. We have 1 great

granddaughter, Lydia, and one more on the way

expected in August.

Where are you from?

We are from Connecticut. We raised our children

in the country town of Lebanon. We had a small

mini-farm with a couple of horses, cows, rabbits, sheep and chickens.

What’s your background? Work experience/Military/etc.

Mike served in the U.S. Army and retired from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Middletown, CT. Joan retired from the

University of Connecticut and was Executive Assistant to the Dean of Engineering.

What are your hobbies?

Mike is a gardener and currently raises tomatoes which is a challenge here at the beach, but we usually have a good

harvest for canning. We also have a grape arbor and are currently experimenting with growing Concord grapes

from a root we brought from CT. So far, it is very successful as the grapes are just turning ripe and it looks like the

harvest will be great. We have two peach trees here and last year we canned 16 pints of peaches from just one

tree. This year the trees are loaded with peaches so we expect a really good year for canning. We recently planted

a fig tree so we don't know what to expect, but we're looking forward to that. The peaches and grapes are Joan's

babies but Mike does most of the work that goes into growing. Joan is a line dancer and teaches Improver and In-

termediate line dance at the Southport Senior Center on Thursday afternoons.

How long have you been shag dancing?

We are new beginners at the shag dance and just started this past year.

How & where did you learn to shag?

We are learning from John Hutton & Katie O’Neill teach at the Lazy Turtle every Thursday evening.

What do you like about shag dancing?

It is great for the brain as well as physical exercise. The best part is the socialization and making new friends.

How long have you been a SOBS?

We just joined this year.

What are your hopes for the club? Direction/growth/road-trips/etc.

We just enjoy the dances and meeting new friends.

Meet Some of Our Members…

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From our Friends at Coastal Shag Club...

2015 Dance & Party Schedule (Subject to Change!)...

The Society of Brunswick Shaggers is a proud member of The Association of Carolina Shag Clubs (ACSC) and SOS (Society of Stranders).

The SOS Website can be found at: www.shagdance.com

DATE LOCATION ENTERTAINMENT

AUGUST 14 VFW POST #10226, OAK ISLAND, NC MIKE HUDSON

AUGUST 28 MOOSE LODGE FAMILY CENTER, OAK ISLAND, NC TERRY McPHAIL

SEPTEMBER 11 VFW POST #10226, OAK ISLAND, NC EDDIE BAKER

SEPTEMBER 18-27 SOS FALL MIGRATION - N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC

SEPTEMBER 19 SOBS (FREE POUR) @ O.D. PAVILION, N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC

SEPTEMBER 25 MOOSE LODGE FAMILY CENTER, OAK ISLAND, NC ROBERT CARTER

OCTOBER 9 VFW POST #10226, OAK ISLAND, NC BETTY BROWN

OCTOBER 24 MOOSE LODGE FAMILY CENTER, OAK ISLAND, NC (CLUB FUNDRAISER) “FESSA” JOHN HOOK

NOVEMBER 13 VFW POST #10226, OAK ISLAND, NC BILL RUTH

DECEMBER 12 MOOSE LODGE FAMILY CENTER, OAK ISLAND, NC JERRY BURRAGE

Our dance this month is on Saturday, August 15, “Beach Baby Shag Dance” at The Moose

Lodge, 253 Holden Beach Road, Shallotte, NC. Cost is $5/CSC members and members of

other Shag Clubs, $8/all other guests. Time: 7:00 to 10:30 PM, with DJ Roy Childress.

Fantastic, large, wooden dance floor; 50/50; cash bar; bring an appetizer or dessert to

share, and non-smoking dance room. We're located just 20 minutes north of Ocean

Drive and Main Street. Come join Brunswick County's friendliest shag club! Let’s eat,

drink, shag and give thanks together!!

Any questions, email Pat Boyd at coastalshagclub@coastalshagclub.org

Visit their website at: www.coastalshagclub.org

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2015 SOS Spring Safari Parade...

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Pictures from 07/01/15 Oak Island “Beach Day” Shag Contest...

3rd place: Karen Harris & OG Calloway

with Frank Darzano, Ellen Wester and her

grandson, Brohde Pridgen

1st place: Fred Tetterton & Juanita Baker

with Frank Darzano, Ellen Wester and her

grandson, Brohde Pridgen

2nd place: Angie Garner & Tyler Garner

with Frank Darzano, Ellen Wester and her

grandson, Brohde Pridgen

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Pictures from 07/10/15 Dance @ Oak Island VFW...

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Pictures from 07/24/15 Dance @ Oak Island Moose Lodge...

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SOBS Membership Application Form (PLEASE PRINT!)…