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appy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year “2015” to all of you Capital City
Shag Club Members!
INTRODUCE
SHAGGING
TO JUNIORS
AND OTHERS
THROUGH
SOCIAL EVENTS,
CHARITABLE
EVENTS,
AND/OR
WORKSHOPS.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
CCSC 2014 Executive
Board .................................... 2
Committees ........................... 2
Birthdays ............................... 3
Welcome New Members ...... 3
CCSC Shag Instructors ....... 3
Hall of Fame .......................... 3
To/From Our Members ........ 4
Christmas Party Flyer .......... 5
Extravaganza VI Flyer .......... 6
Calendar/FYI ......................... 7
Member Benefits .................. 8
Membership Application ..... 9
Capital City Shag Club
PO Box 210368
Columbia, SC 29221-0368
This is our last Newsletter for 2014 and by looking
back at our Club’s year we can say that we had a
very good year!
Among the good things that have happen this Club
year, one of the most exciting is that we received an
invitation from the Association of the Carolinas Shag
Clubs (ACSC). It is an honor to have been recognized as a Club worth been part of the Association.
The invitation was extended to us from Robin Morley, Vice Chairman of ACSC on behalf of their
Board. In her letter she mentioned: “Capital City
Shag Club has certainly made a positive presence
in our shag Community.” You can all be proud of
being members of this well thought of Shag Club.
Please attend our next General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, November 19 and learn more
about the ACSC and what it will mean for us to become members.
At our General Membership Meeting of November
19, we will be visited by Helen Still, S.O.S. Board
Chairman. She will share with us the benefits of
being part of the ACSC. You may address questions at that time.
As potential member of the ACSC, our Club has
been given discounted “2015” SOS cards to sale,
so if you would like to purchase an SOS card at
$30.00, please see me or call at 803-315-2555 or
e-mail at [email protected] and I will get one to
you. (They would make great Christmas gifts !!)
Capital City Shag Club has been very active again
this year and our Membership is now at 265, Yea!
Are you ready to party? Our yearly Christmas Party
will be here before you know it– Saturday, December
6 in the NCO Club of Fort Jackson. I hope that you
are making plans to RSVP and to attend. (See the
flyer on page 5 for more details).
At CCSC’s Christmas Party, we will introduce our
Club’s “2015” Executive Board and will take Membership renewals for year January 1 - December 31,
2015. We will have our yearly Christmas Party
Silent Auction and hope that you will come prepare
to bid on some items (possible Christmas gifts).
I encourage all our members to volunteer to help at
our upcoming Capital City Shag Extravaganza VI.
Our Co-Chairs are seeking Chairmen to fill the spots
of some very important committees. Please, please
help! (See page 4).
Well, my second term as President of this wonderful
Club, is coming to an end and in some ways it saddens me because in general, I have been proud to
serve our Club (hopefully to the satisfaction of our
members). I thank my Co-Board Members for their
help and support. It takes all of us working together
to accomplish the task.
Looking forward to seeing you at Jamil or at our
parties.
My very best to all of you….
Josiane Horton
CCSC President
P.S. Please read this Newsletter in its entirety and mark your calendar for the events
and parties coming up.
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Capital City Shag Club Executive Board 2014
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Josiane Horton
President
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Bob Patterson
Vice President
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Wanda Jones
Secretary
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[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Renee’ Widener
Treasurer
C (803) 513-2460
Wayne Stephens
Sergeant-At-Arms
C (803) 206-2671
[email protected] [email protected]
Capital City Shag Club’s Past Presidents
Marlene Steiner
“2008”
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Will DiMirra
“2009”
Bob Mergle
“2010”
Cleo Gleaton
“2011”
Carole Cooper
“2012”
If anyone knows of illness or death of our CCSC members and/or
family members, please contact Marie Kiesel, CCSC Communication
Chair at 803-772-7577 or e-mail at [email protected]
CCSC Committees
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The following committees serve our Club. If you would like to serve on a committee, please contact
Josiane Horton at [email protected] or on her cell 803-315-2555.
Bylaws - Nick Colvin, Will DiMirra, Lowry Stephens
Communications - Marie Kiesel, Chair
Dance Floor - Tommie Brant, Wayne Stephens
Finance - Will DiMirra, Chair; Andy Andrews; JoAnne
Catledge; Nick Colvin; Ron Stevenson
Historian - Marie Kiesel, Chair
Membership - Lynn Betterley, Chair
Newsletter - Josiane Horton, Publisher/Editor
Nominating - Bill Taylor, Margie Taylor, Nancy
Duane, Will DiMirra, Otis Paris
Parliamentarian - Tommie Brant
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Shag Shop - Bunnie Harris (During Parties)
Shag Extravaganza - Marie Kiesel, Henry Dowd
Social - Coordinator - Wayne Stephens
Ways & Means - Needs a Volunteer
Web Site - Will DiMirra
Web Master - Jeff Andrews
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P.S. To join or renew your
Membership: See or e-mail
Lynn Betterley, Membership Chair at
[email protected]
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Capital City Shag Club Birthdays
November
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Joan Neese
Henry Hardee
Susie Lanier
Kathryn Stacey
Gene Sartori
Shelby Rose
Wayne Stevens
Bill Bishop
Barbara Roberts
Russell Brant
Dallas Rabon
Frank McKinnon
Brenda Miller
Margaret McClellan
Linda Young
Dan Martin
Susan Crabtree
Donna Lawson
Jim Lewis
Janis Ruff
Andy Andrews
Diane Smith
Marlene Steiner
Dale Fuller-Marsh
Keith Ballington
Shirley Amick
Robert Furry
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November - Continued
January (2015)
Joe Godfrey
Richard Still
Larry Lown
Pat Sanders
Mary Jo Donohue
Sherry Moody
Kathleen Rush
Kathy Milasnovich
Bill Henry
Joseph Husbands
Les Johnson
Bill Taylor
Guido Vacchio
Jerry Byars
David Ward
Ruth Bearden
Mark Shealy
Nanci Cirmella
Betty Jeffcoat
Scott James
Bob Mergle
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Sonny Easler
Sammy Hunter
Phillip Williams
Margaret Wright
JoAnne Catledge
Warren Holsonback
Bob Smith
Ron Stevenson
Ellie Hurlburt
Jeanie Sartori
Bill Scott
Jimmy Davis
Glenn King
Tom O’Neal
Joe Hartley
Joyce Rutledge
Jerry Kline
Michael Bell
Freda Hunt
Carole Cooper
Liz Smith
Chris Lyles
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Welcome New Members:
~ Robert Liles ~ Ann Bohler ~ Shirley Amick ~ Barbara Jones ~ Evelyn Jackson ~
~ Dan Overcash ~ Ken Holgland ~ Kay Robert ~
Please introduce yourself and make them feel welcome!
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Capital City Shag Club Shag Instructors:
Dan & Ann Humphries - Group, USC Lessons & Private Lessons available, 803-788-4007,
[email protected] ~
JoJo Putnam (Hall of Fame) - Shag Lessons at large ~
Bill & Margie Taylor - Free Shag Lessons - At Jamil Shrine Center - 6-7 pm on first Wednesday of each month ~
Lewis Chavis & Nanci Cirmella - Group & Private Lessons available, 803-928-0303 or 803-608-5667
Jeremy Webb - Group & Private Shag Lessons available, 803-447-953, [email protected]
Hall of Fame Shaggers:
We continue to recognize the following “Hall of Fame Shaggers” as part of the Capital City Shag Club:
JoJo Putnam~~Jan Morris~~Betty Kane~~George & Margie Morris
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NEWSLETTER
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2014
To/From Our Members
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The following members need our thoughts
and prayers:
Please consider contributing any of the following
items:
☼ Continue to remember our members in thought and prayer
for a speedy recovery to good health - they are: Fred Sharpe;
Rita Dowd; Pat Sanders' son (Randy); Algie Grubbs; Sue Patterson; Larry Lown; Rose Lynn and Mary Jo Donohue.
Home baked goods (pies, cakes, cookies); Handcrafted items
(afghans, jewelry, woodworking, etc.); Original art and prints;
Re-gifted items; Bottles of wine and liquor for a Basket of
Cheer; Etc…
Condolences:
Please contact Margie Taylor or myself to arrange transfer of
donated items or to volunteer to help.
† To the family and friends of Jim Ruff who passed away on
Saturday, October 11, 2914 after suffering a heart attack while
visiting his daughter, Roberta Ruff, in North Myrtle Beach. Jim
was a long time member of our Club, he loved to shag and was .
friendly to everyone. He will be missed.
Thanks,
Congratulations:
Josiane Horton at 803-315-2555 or [email protected]
The Capital City Shag Club sends our congratulations to
Brenda Clarke on the birth of her grandson, McCollum Legare
Clarke, born Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 1:30 pm. He
weighed 8lbs 10oz and 21 “ long at birth. Grandma says she
is a proud “Yia Yia”. Mother and baby were doing great!
Capital City Shag Extravaganza VI
Your New Executive Board for Year 2015
From left to right: Otis Paris, President; Bill Bishop,
Vice President; Josiane Horton, Secretary; Nick Colvin,
Treasurer; Wayne Stephens, Sergeant- At-Arms.
Margie Taylor at 803-951-1921
or [email protected]
Please note the change on the Capital City Shag Club Extravaganza VI Flyer on Page 6. The Hospitality Room will be
located on the Fourth (4th) Floor at the Embassy Suites on
Friday and Saturday, March 27 & 28, 2015.
A Note from Capital City Shag Extravaganza VI
Co-Chairs:
Dear CCSC Members,
We are in need of Chairmen for the following committees for
Capital City Shag Extravaganza VI:
CCSC Shag Shoppe - We will help you to schedule members to work the Shag Shoppe
Silent Auction
TV Tickets Sale
Sponsorship soliciting - The Sponsorship Folders are
ready
Thank you:
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A big “Thank you!” goes to those that took time to participate
in the Richland County Sheriff’s Department Event “D.A.R.E.”
They are: Marie Kiesel for coordinating it; Jimmy Munn &
Barney Mims for being the DJ’s and transporting their equipment; Wayne Stephens for transporting the floor, etc.; Otis
Paris; Renee Widener; Gene Polites; George Long; Helen
Kearney; Monica Alexander; Carol Gasque; Chris & Sandy
Lyles; Danny & Lillian Crews. You are all appreciated for representing Capital City Shag Club at this worthwhile event.
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Christmas Party Silent Auction:
Marie and Henry
I personally want to thank the reliable helpers that have agreed
to help with the Christmas Party Silent Auction, they are:
Margie Taylor, Georgia Colvin, Lowry Stephens and Rose
Lynn.
We need all our members to participate and we plea for your
generosity to make this Silent Auction successful for our Club.
Remember, this is YOUR CLUB. Shag Extravaganza has
been nominated “The Best Shag Event of the Year” because
of each of YOU the members and your help with Shag Extravaganza to make it the BEST!!
Shag Extravaganza VI Co-Chairs
[email protected]
803-606-3030
Please put forth your best effort and help Marie and
Henry make this “2015” Shag Extravaganza VI the best
of the bests yet!
Thanks, Josiane Horton, CCSC President
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NEWSLETTER —NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
2014
CCSC Christmas Party
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Capital City Shag Extravaganza VI
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CCSC 2014 Calendar - FYI
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Mark Your Calendar!
Save the Information
For Future reference!!
Monthly CCSC Board Meetings
Second Wednesday of each month
Available to all Shriners and non-Shriners
Nov. 12 - Beachcombers Silent Auction
Nov. 14 - “Santas Cause” Spaghetti Dinner
Nov. 29-30 - Sportsters 30th Annual Craft Show TBD
December 20 - Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas $15/person
December 31 - Jamil’s New Year’s Eve Party $40/person
November 12, 2014 at 6:00 pm
December 10, 2014 at 6:00 pm
Quarterly General Membership Meetings
Last one for the year!
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 6 pm
Upstairs at the Jamil Shrine Center
You must be a member of Capital City Shag Club in good
standing to attend Board and General Membership
Meetings.
Every Wednesday & Saturdays
(Unless Jamil closes for Special Events)
“Our Favorite Shag Night Place”
Open at 6:00 pm Music at 7:00 pm
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm - Covered Dish Dinner Bring your favorite food item or if you do not bring a dish you are asked to
Contribute by putting cash or check (made out to CCSC) in
the “Red Box”
Most of the Proceeds from the Red Box go to Jamil
Shrine Center at the end of the year and a portion
to maintain supplies of paper goods and utensils
for the Buffet table
Saturdays - No Covered Dish Dinner unless for special
Occasion (i.e. Birthday Parties, etc.)
There is no cover charge so please help cover costs
By supporting the lounge!
Make sure that a Shriner personally signs you in!!
OPEN EVENTS AT JAMIL SHRINE TEMPLE:
From “Illustrious Sir Steve Tucker”, Potentate
SOS Cards available
At $30.00 for “2015”
Josiane @ 315-2555
Josiane Horton, Publisher/Editor
[email protected] 803-315-2555
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP:
CCSC Christmas Party and Silent Auction on Saturday, December
6th at the NCO Club of Fort Jackson. (RSVP needed)
ACSC/SOS 2015 CALENDAR:
SOS Mid-Winter - January 16-18
SOS Spring Safari - April 17-26
ACSC Summer Workshop - July 10 - 12 (Fairfax, VA)
Junior SOS - July 14-19
SOS Fall Migration - September 18-27
Important Note to Our Members
It is imperative that we have accurate responses to the RSVP’s for our club
parties.
We have to confirm arrangements for tables, chairs, decorations and food a
minimum of 7 days in advance of a given party.
Both late replies and no-shows are causing major headaches for the planners and wasting club money.
We understand that issues arise at the last minute that could prevent someone from attending. However, it would still be courteous and quite helpful to
tell us that you cannot be in attendance.
The point of this article is to stress the importance of receiving your RSVP or
your Cancellation Notice in a timely manner.
We plan according to these commitments.
We must continue to get a handle on attendance at the club parties. We
are trying to spend the club’s money wisely and keep your dues as low as
possible. Please help us do this for yourself and your fellow members. If you
must cancel your reservation at the last minute, please call 315-2555.
Thank you, CCSC Executive Board
CAPITAL CITY SHAG CLUB
NEWSLETTER
NOV./DEC.
2014
CCSC MAILING ADDRESS:
Capital City Shag Club
PO Box 210368
Columbia, SC 29221-0368
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Capital City Shag Club Membership
Capital City Shag Club
Columbia, SC
12. Insider information of Upcoming Shag Events and
what’s happening in the Shag World!
We are now accepting applications for new membership
and renewals for 2015
We encourage early renewals to the Capital City Shag
Club.
The Capital City Shag Club’s 2015 Membership Application is enclosed. Everyone must complete an individual
application form - no two people to a form.
13. Being a part of the Capital City Shag Club’s threeday weekend “Park & Party” called “Capital City Shag
Extravaganza” Tickets are now on sale at $75 per
person. Contact Marie Kiesel at [email protected]
The Capital City Shag Club Membership Year is from
January 1 to December 31 of each year.
Please complete the enclosed application, make your
check payable to Capital City Shag Club and mail your
application and dues to:
All this for $45 per person - What a Deal!
Membership dues are still $45 per person per year.
Capital City Shag Club
P. O. Box 210368
Columbia, SC 29221-0368
Below are all the great benefits you get for a low fee of
$45!
1. Three (3) Super Parties that are fully catered, club
subsidized drinks: Mardi Gras, Member Appreciation
and Christmas
2. Our Yearly Anniversary Party
We would love for you to come and share this exciting
new season of possibilities and fun. You would be most
welcome and we hope to hear from you soon.
3. Junior Shag Day
4. SOS Shooter Parties in North Myrtle Beach at Spring
Safari and Fall Migration
5. Discounted group rates at the Avista Resort Hotel for
SOS Spring Safari and Fall Migration
6. “A Super Web Site” www.capitalcityshag club.com an excellent way to stay informed of local and regional
shag news and events
7. Super DJ’s playing Fantastic Beach and Shag Music
9. Wonderful friends
10. Being part of one of the Friendliest Shag Clubs
11. Being part of St. Patrick Day Festival at Five-Points,
Columbia, SC on the third Saturday of March each
year
CITY
SHAG
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Josiane Horton
2013 & 2014 President
Otis Paris
2015 President
Capital City Shag Club
Columbia, SC
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Dates of the 2014 CCSC
Remaining Party:
8. Six issues of our Newsletter
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For Community Service, we intend to continue donating
to local charities and our partnership with the FivePoints Association Annual St Patrick’s Day Event.
This is the Club’s way of giving back to our community.
NEWSLETTER
Christmas Party - Friday, December 6, 2014
(Including a Silent Auction)
(Mark your Calendar
& Make Plans to attend)
NOVEMB ER/DECEMBER
2014