1 NOVEMBER 2018 President’s Corner Shag R ag NORTHERN VIRGINIA SHAG CLUB Inside The Candidates ...4 Absentee Ballot ... 6 Shag-A-Thon and Wine Tasting Wrap up .............7 Shagging Events Calendar ..........11 Need to Know....12 Birthdays, etc. ... 14 BY BONNIE ARMS D ON’T FORGET to set your clocks back one hour on November 4. Veteran’s Day is November 14. Please remember all Veterans and their families for the sacrifices that are made daily for our freedom and safety. Thanksgiving is November 22. I wish everyone a wonderful time with family and friends on this day. Our Shag-a-Thon event was held on October 20 at The Revolution Darts and Billards in Centerville, VA. There were door prizes, a wine basket raffle (won by Pamela Alfano), food and adult beverages for sale, a nice dance floor, and music was provided by our club iPod PINK. Sherri Wildoner is still taking donations and the total amount raised will be announced in the near future. The fourth quarter General Membership Meeting was held at the Elk’s Lodge on October 24. Tom Brett, Chairman, Nominations and Election Committee, introduced the proposed slate of officers running for positions on the 2019 Board of Directors, Northern Virginia Shag Club. Tom thanked his committee members David Barna, Barbara Dent, Barbara Ebersole, Kathy Kropat, Paula Lantzer, Emily Maroon, Jason Potter, Jeanne Potter, and Jim Scanlon for their help in contacting members and providing the proposed slate of officers. A big THANK YOU goes out to Jim Scanlon for allowing us to have our Charity Wine Tasting at his house on October 28. Sherri Wildoner, Pamela Alfano, and Paula Lantzer did a fine job planning this event and we raised $640 for Capital Caring, our charity of choice. A good time was had by all. This year our Halloween Party will be on Thursday, November 1 at the American Legion in Vienna, VA. Each year the costumes are great and everyone has a good time. Pictures and recap will be provided in the December Shag Rag. Our annual election night will be held on Wednesday, November 14 at the Elk’s Lodge. NVSC members may vote by absentee ballot (included in this Shag Rag) OR in person at the Elk’s Lodge. Absentee ballots MUST be received prior to November 14 in order to be counted. If voting absentee, please write ELECTION or BALLOT on the outside of the envelope. A current membership is required in order to vote in this election. Please check out the candidate bios this Shag Rag. Our Holiday Party will be held on December 1 at the Kingstowne Snyder Community Center in Alexandria, VA. Mike Harding will be the DJ. This is a free event for NVSC members and $10 for non-members. Volunteers are needed to help with the set up, take down, and clean up after the party. See the flyer in this Shag Rag for more information about this fun event. There will be no/no dancing on Wednesday, November 21.
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NOVEMBER 2018
President’s Corner
ShagRagNORTHERN VIRGINIA SHAG CLUB
InsideThe Candidates ...4Absentee Ballot... 6Shag-A-Thon and
Wine TastingWrap up .............7
Shagging EventsCalendar ..........11
Need to Know....12Birthdays, etc. ... 14
BY BONNIE ARMS
DON’T FORGET to set your clocks backone hour on November 4. Veteran’s Dayis November 14. Please remember all
Veterans and their families for the sacrifices that aremade daily for our freedom and safety.
Thanksgiving is November 22. I wish everyonea wonderful time with family and friends on thisday.
Our Shag-a-Thon event was held on October 20at The Revolution Darts and Billards in Centerville,VA. There were door prizes, a wine basket raffle(won by Pamela Alfano), food and adultbeverages for sale, a nice dance floor,and music was provided by our clubiPod PINK. Sherri Wildoner isstill taking donations and thetotal amount raised will beannounced in the nearfuture.
The fourth quarterGeneral MembershipMeeting was held at the Elk’sLodge on October 24. TomBrett, Chairman,Nominations and ElectionCommittee, introduced theproposed slate of officers running forpositions on the 2019 Board ofDirectors, Northern Virginia Shag Club. Tomthanked his committee members David Barna,Barbara Dent, Barbara Ebersole, Kathy Kropat,Paula Lantzer, Emily Maroon, Jason Potter,Jeanne Potter, and Jim Scanlon for their help incontacting members and providing the proposedslate of officers.
A big THANK YOU goes out to Jim Scanlonfor allowing us to have our Charity Wine Tasting athis house on October 28. Sherri Wildoner,Pamela Alfano, and Paula Lantzer did a fine jobplanning this event and we raised $640 for Capital
Caring, our charity ofchoice. A good time washad by all.
This year ourHalloween Party will beon Thursday, November 1at the American Legion in Vienna, VA. Each yearthe costumes are great and everyone has a goodtime. Pictures and recap will be provided in theDecember Shag Rag.
Our annual election night will be held onWednesday, November 14 at the Elk’s
Lodge. NVSC members may voteby absentee ballot (included in
this Shag Rag) OR in personat the Elk’s Lodge.
Absentee ballots MUSTbe received prior toNovember 14 in orderto be counted. If votingabsentee, please writeELECTION or
BALLOT on the outsideof the envelope. A current
membership is required inorder to vote in this election.
Please check out the candidatebios this Shag Rag.
Our Holiday Party will be held onDecember 1 at the Kingstowne Snyder CommunityCenter in Alexandria, VA. Mike Harding will bethe DJ. This is a free event for NVSC members and$10 for non-members. Volunteers are neededto help with the set up, take down, and cleanup after the party. See the flyer in this ShagRag for more information about this funevent.
There will be no/no dancing onWednesday, November 21.
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Through theNational FastDanceAssociation, ourClub activities arelicensed by:
About Our Organization…Northern Virginia Shag Club (NVSC) was organized to preserve the Carolina Shag dance and itsaccompanying Beach music. NVSC dances the Carolina Shag every Wednesday night at:Elk’s Lodge, 8421 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VACome join us — learn the Carolina Shag! Free beginner lessons begin at 7:30 pm. A Buffet dinner isavailable for purchase. Social dancing is from 6:30 to 10:00 pm. Cover charge: Members $9, Guests $10.
When and Where to ShagEvery Wednesday, 6:30-10:00 pm at theElks Lodge8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA (on Route 50near Prosperity Avenue). Cover charge: Non-members $10.00, members $9.00; free lessons at7:30 pm, no partners needed. Buffet dinneravailable, 6:45 - 8:00pm, $9.00, or order from themenu. For example, Appetizers (Buffalo Wings,Quesadilla, etc.), Salads (Caesar, Chef), Burgers &Sandwiches (Bacon & Blue, Pulled Pork BBQ).
Dance Lesson Schedule at the Elks on WednesdaysBeginner Level Shag Steps Intermediate Level Shag StepsNovember 7 Basic & Female Turn November 7 Side to Side Basic and Front Walkup
November 14 Basic and Start November 14 Behind Sailor and Side PassNovember 21 Basic and Male Turn November 21 Crossover with ApplejackNovember 28 Basic, Half Turn, Triple Basic November 28 Kick Basic and Stutter Basic
Beginner lessons are FREE to non-members, but membership is required for the Intermediate class. Membership is $25/year. Lessons begin at 7:30 pm. Social dancing before and after lessons to 10:00 pm.Please remember to ask Red Dot beginner dancers to dance.
It takes lots of practice to become a better dancer!
DJ Schedule
Please check the website for updates tothe DJ schedule
See more places todance with otherACSC Virginia ShagClubs, listed onpage 12.
November 11 at Mixing Bowl(formerly JW & Friends)6531 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA. 5:00-8:00 pm,no cover charge. Future dates: Dec. 9 and Jan. 6.
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For Vice PresidentSherri Wildoner
It would be my honor to serveonce again as your NVSC VicePresident for 2019. As many ofyou know, I love dancing andespecially the shag. I’ve beenwith the club just over 5 yearsand am a dance committee team
member, the charity fundraising chairperson for the3rd year, the club secretary for 2017, and the VP forthis year. My travels as seeker of danceopportunities (aka road warrior) allows me to learnfrom other shag dance enthusiasts and how theirclubs function. I will continue to share ideasgathered from my travels with the board forconsideration for activities, operationalmodifications, updates and other such actions thatbenefit the NVSC membership and club goals.Thank you!
For SecretaryLinda Barna
I’m Linda Barna, I was the 2018Shag Club Secretary and I’mrunning again. I’ve been a memberof the Club since 2010. I love todance, I enjoy seeing everyone eachWednesday and I’d like tovolunteer to keep the good times
going. Please vote for me for Secretary.
For TreasurerMark Hendrickson
As Treasurer, I have been veryaggressive in working with thecurrent officers and directors infacing numerous issues thatdirectly affect the long-termhealth of NVSC. With your vote,I will continue to work with the
other officers and directors in resolving the issuesand keep NVSC moving forward.
For PresidentBonnie Arms
I respectfully request your vote forthe position of President,Northern Virginia Shag Club(NVSC) 2019. I have beendancing various dances for manydecades and Shag dancing is mymost favorite dance of all. I enjoy
the positiveness NVSC projects and the friendshipthat is evident whenever we are together for anytype of function. I enjoy sharing mylove/knowledge of the dance and informationabout NVSC with unwitting folks.
I am currently serving as President, NVSC. Iserved as Vice President, NVSC for two (2) years. Ialso served as Secretary, NVSC for two (2) years. Ihave served on the NVSC Nominating Committeethree (3) times. I have been the NVSCMembership Chair Person for seven (7) years now.I love this position plus I have the added benefit ofwelcoming new folks into our club. I handled thevendors at our 2013 20th Anniversary CapitalClassic plus the vendors for the 2014, 2015, 2016,2017, and 2018 Classics. I was honored to bechosen the NVSC Shagger of the Year for 2014. Ihelp manage the Front Desk on Wednesday nights.I have been a member of NVSC since 1998 with a5½ yr. break when I lived overseas. I have workedfor the Federal Government for 31 yrs. plus. Whilein college, I was Vice President, Treasurer, andSecretary of my sorority.
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Exercise your right as an NVSC citizen. Vote!
NVSC Board ofDirectorsElection
The election will be on November 15 at the ElksLodge. Voting will occur between 7:00 and 9:00pm. Club members are encouraged to vote in-person at Elks Lodge. Club members unable to voteat Elks Lodge may vote by Absentee Ballot(provided on page 6). The Absentee Ballot requiresthe voter’s printed name and signature and must bemailed to the NVSC address on the ballot and bereceived by November 14. NOTE: Please write the word “Ballot” on theoutside envelope.
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For Directors at Large
Director-At-LargePamela Alfano
Since joining the NorthernVirginia Shag Club in 1996, Ihave served on the Board asPresident in 2002 and 2003,Vice President in 2001,Secretary in 1999, and Directorat large in 2000, 2007- 2009 and2014-2018. I have Chaired the
Search Committee, Fundraising Committee andDecorations Committee, co-chaired the 2008Capital Shag Classic, and 2009 and 2011 Shag-A-Thons. I have been an active member of the DanceCommittee since 1999, served as Dance CommitteeChair for the past several years, and on the DanceSubcommittee to assist in revising the danceinstruction program and manual. NVSC is a greatclub and an important part of my life. I am runningfor Director-At-Large so that I can continue to domy part to ensure that the Club continues to growand thrive.
Director-At-LargeJohn Dent
I am running for a second termas a Director at Large for theNorthern Va. Shag Club. Havingbeen a member with my wifeBarbara for 6 years, we haveenjoyed the hard work andvolunteer commitments of
Directors and members and feel like it is time for usto join in the efforts to help NVSC grow. Barbaraand I would like to thank Jack and Estelle Jones forintroducing us to shag music and I would like tocontinue the favor in introducing others to themusic.After a year of service this year as a Director, I willcontinue to work hard at growing our shag club, andbe an integral part of our management team.
Director-at-LargeKen Gibbs
My name is Ken Gibbs, and I amvolunteering to run again as adirector-at-large. I have been aNorthern Virginia Shag Clubmember for just over 3 years but Ihave been “Shagging” for over 25years. I moved to Atlanta around
1985 and joined the Atlanta Shag Club and startedtaking lessons from Jackie and Charlie. Since then, Ihave belonged to the Richmond and FredericksburgShag Clubs. I really enjoy all of our club activitiesand meeting all of the new friends in the club. I amnow “semi-retired” and have the time to devote tohelping with the many club activities. Thanks foryour support.
Director-at-Large Jack Evan Jones
I am a retired Federal Govtemployee and worked as an ITmanager. My wife Estelle and Ihave been members of the club forabout 12 years. I enjoy helping outthe club and did serve as theWebmaster for the club’s website
for a few years. In addition, I first served on theboard as a Director at Large during 2012 and servedduring this past year. I would like to repeat thisexperience as a means to continue to support theclub goals and the preservation of the Carolina Shagdance.
Director-at-Large Sue Young
For the past ten years, I haveserved on the Board of Directorsand I am running for re-electionso that I can continue to use theexperience and knowledge Ihave gained on the board to helpsupport our mission and the
dance we all love. Your vote would be greatlyappreciated.
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Remember: You can’t complain if you don’t vote!
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NORTHERN VIRGINIA SHAG CLUBELECTION BALLOT
You may vote for only one nominee for each 2019 Board officer position. Please indicate your choice by circling the name.
PRESIDENT: SECRETARY:Bonnie Arms Linda Barna
VICE PRESIDENT: TREASURER:Sherri Wildoner Mark Hendrickson
You may vote for up to five (5) nominees for 2018 Director-at-Large positions. Please indicate your choices by circling the names.
DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE:
Pamela Alfano Jack Jones John Dent Sue Young Ken Gibbs
ABSENTEE BALLOT
For an ABSENTEE BALLOT place your completed ballot (without signature) inside a sealed envelope and write your signature(and printed name) on the outside of that envelope. Place this envelope inside a mailing envelope and send to NVSC, PO Box 2298,Merrifield, VA 22116. Alternatively you may detach the signature portion (bottom half) of this ballot, fold and seal your completedballot (the upper half) with tape, and then sign the bottom absentee half. Placed both halves in an envelope and mail them to theaddress below so it is received by November 14.
BALLOT VALIDATION: ___________________________________________________________________________Signature of Counter
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On Sunday, October 28, we held our 3rd AnnualWine Tasting and what fun it was! Actually, it wasour 2nd Wine Tasting & Auction to benefit CapitalCaring. A special thank you to Jim Scanlon for onceagain opening his home to us for this fun social. Wehad a great group of folks come out on a beautifulday to enjoy fabulous appetizers and sample winesfrom Virginia, California, Spain, Argentina andother locales. The auction heated up toward the endand, thanks to the generosity of the crowd, weraised an additional $640 for Capital Caring —almost double what we did last year. Maybe weshould hold two over the course of the year nextyear?
With great appreciation,
Your 2018 charity fundraising committee,Sherri Wildoner (Chairman)
I would like to thank everyone who came out to the20th Annual Shag-A-Thon held at RevolutionsSports Bar in Centreville, VA. We had about 30people in attendance. Donations at the door wereover $300 and the wine basket raffle made $195 forCapital Caring. The tallies are not in yet frommembers who gathered pledges, so we will post thetotals when collections are complete.
Special thanks to: Our champions of CapitalCaring that donated $50 or more, whether at theevent and/or as a pledge to one of our participants;all of our pledge participants; Paul Young and JackJones for figuring out the sound system and settingup the music; Bonnie Arms for ensuring I hadchange, raffle tickets, and other administrativesupplies; board members for door prizes; and to thecharity fundraising committee members: Sue Youngfor arranging the facility; Pamela Alfano for runningthe wine basket raffle; Paula Lantzer for helping outwherever needed.
Where there’s wine…
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From the adultfortune cookiessupplied for theparty by LoisTaylor. Sent in byJim Scanlon.
NVSC proves their hearts are in the right place!SHERRI WILDONER
John Romito ponders which wine to try.
Getting ready for the auction.
Auction participants enjoy a fun day.
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Kingstowne’s Snyder Community Center6450 South Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA 22315
Special Guest DJ: Mike Harding
Members - FREE Non-members - $10
Pot Luck DinnerNVSC will provide turkey, ham, & rolls. BYOB - set-ups provided.
If your last name begins with: A-I - bring a side dishJ-Q - bring a dessertR-Z - bring an appetizer
Questions? Contact [email protected] needed for set up and clean up. Please sign up at the Elks on Wednesday.
Saturday, December 1, 20187:30 – 11:30 pm
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Please bring a new unwrapped toy for our Toys-For-Tots drive.
Directions from the Fairfax County Parkway:Go east until you reach Beulah Rd., cross Beulah and the road changes names to Manchester Blvd. Continue down Manchester (it becomes Kingstown Blvd)
turn left on to South Van Dorn St. At the
Dr. Take an immediate left and the Com-munity Center will be a few buildings down on your right.
Directions from the Beltway:Exit the Beltway at South Van Dorn St. and proceed south on South Van Dorn St. Cross over Franconia Rd., where you will enter Kingstown, after crossing Franconia Rd., continue on South Van Dorn and turn right
Dr. Then take an immediate left and you will see the Community Center a few build-ing down on your right. Parking lots are on both sides of the street.
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THURSDAYNOVEMBER 17-10PM
PRIZES FORBEST COSTUME!
IT’S AN NVSCTRADITION!
NOTE LOCATION!American Legion
Post 180330 Center St. N.
Vienna, VA 22180
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November 10, 2018
Meet the Area Shag ClubsSantana’s102 Tower Dr.Danville, VA 245407-11 pm$10 Cover charge includes Taco Bar; Cash BarDJ: Ron RussContact Information: Janice Gilstrap: [email protected] Strader: [email protected]
December 1, 2018
Northern Virginia Shag Club (NVSC)Holiday PartyKingstowne Snyder Center6450 S. Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA 22315Members: Free / Non-Members: $107:30-11:30 pmDJ: Mike HardingSee flyer in the November Shag Rag or thewebsite nvshag.org for more information
December 31, 2018
DCHDC New Year’s Eve GalaDoubletree by Hilton BWI890 Elkridge Landing Rd.Linthicum Heights, MD 21090(410) 869-8400Special Room Rate: $95 (Nov 1-Dec 17, 2018)Tickets: $80 Members/$90 Non-MembersReservations start: November 1, 2018Forms and more info: http://dchanddanceclub.net
January 16-20, 2019
ACSC Mid Winter WorkshopNorth Myrtle Beach, SCSee official website shagdance.com for moreinformation
February 1-3, 2019Boogie on the Bay Shag Club Shaggers @ HeartDoubletree by Hilton50 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185Hotel website: www.Williamsburg.DoubleTree.com$100 Registration (non refundable but transferable)Instructors: Charlie Womble & Jackie McGeeTom Edwards & Marsha RuthDJs: Jerry Hardy & Harvey TaylorWebsite: www.boogieonthebay.com/shagheart
February 23, 2019Rock Hill Shag Club Winter Beach BlastAmerican Legion524 Heckle Blvd., Rock Hill, SC7pm-Midnight$40 sold ONLY in advanceCash Bar (No coolers allowed)DJ: Frank PriceContact: Debbie Brown803-242-6104, [email protected] Hotel: Wingate by Wyndham760 Galleria Blvd., Rock Hill, SC 29732Phone: 803-324-9000 MUST reserve by 2/1/19$89.90 includes Tax & BreakfastMention Rock Hill Shag Club
March 29-30, 2019Capital City Shag Club Capital City ShagExtravaganza X Shaggin’ Under SilverStarsTickets: $80 each (non-refundable buttransferable) $90 after March 8, 2019DJs: Ray Scott & Gene SistareSaturday night: Band of OzEmbassy Suites200 Stoneridge Dr., Columbia, SC803-744-8124Special Group Code: CCSContact:Marie Kiesel118 Thorn Tree Ln., Columbia, SC 29212803-606-3030 / [email protected]
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
There’s a whole lotta shaggin’ goin’ on!
Need to Know?
Where do I Get a Copy of the Shag Rag? Go to www.nvshag.org, click on Shag Rag tab, click on the desired month. It’s in PDF format. Also, copieswill be available at the Fairfax Elks on Wednesdays.
Hello Shagger Emails Are you getting the Hello Shagger e-mails? If not, visit our website at www.nvshag.org. On the right side, clickon the blue box that says “Hello Shagger e-mail list” and give us your e-mail address!
Hello Shagger Input Anyone with information to be included in the Hello Shagger email (including DJ schedules and menus),please send to [email protected].
Keep Your Membership Information Current Have you moved, changed phone numbers or email address? Let Bonnie Arms know at [email protected].
Shag Rag The deadline for Shag Rag input is the 25th of every month. Please send content (including opinions, humorand recipes) to Adele Robey at [email protected]
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