The Shag Rag
The Official Fish Wrapper of The Beach Shaggers of Birmingham
Spring 2006
The Prez Says
Let me begin by saying what an honor it is to hold this position in your Shag Club.
We belong to a wonderful organization...wonderful in so many ways. Genuinely nice people
(well – except for a few old grouches), a great dance in which one can spend the rest of
their lives learning and perfecting, absolutely "to die for" music served up by some of
the best DJ's in the land, and great parties, where all of these ingredients come
together to produce what is commonly called, "a rip-roarin' good time". Such a deal"
But alas, good times very seldom just spring forth. There is no magic genie or
spontaneous combustion at work here. Effort is the word that comes to mind. To paraphrase
Webster's, effort is to make an earnest attempt at something. Now-where were you last
Tuesday night ?? Hmnim...was it too cold? Was it too wet? Was...it...too...DARK!? Or was
the latest episode of 'American Idol' so spellbinding you just couldn't force yourself to
break away from the television?
Now I fully understand that the "business of life' can sometimes get in the way of
perfectly good intentions. Birthday parties for the grandchildren care for friends and
family, commitments to other functions and organizations are all a part of that "life".
But I would take this opportunity to urge you to make that "earnest attempt" on Tuesday
nights to attend our weekly "get together", If something gets in the way this week, make
it a point to attend the next week. It's important. It's important because a club's
viability starts with participation. Without that, our club's attractiveness diminishes
not only to potential new members and nightclubs like Spud's that continue to host us,
but perhaps most importantly, to our own club members. Who wants to make the "effort"
(there's that word again) to attend our Tuesday night dance only to find a "crowd" of 1012 fellow dancers? We need you to be there to fully enjoy and appreciate this great club,
Enough sermonizing!
Speaking of parties (isn't that what we do best?), the benefit party that was recently
held for Glenn Walls was a rousing success in every way. Our members (as well as members
from the Magic City Boppers) were very generous, as they always are at these affairs.
Glenn says that the Dr.'s tell him he's cancer free and he is now in the process of
building his strength and slowly easing into his work routine. We couldn't be happier for
both Glenn and Fran.
What - more parties??!! You betcha. Our traditional IRS Party will be held,
appropriately enough, on April 15* this year, which is on a Saturday. So... all of you
golfers need to schedule early tee times on that day, all of you gardeners need to have
those petunias and impatiens in the ground and growing by 12:00 noon, and all of you
sleepy heads who like to snooze late on Saturdays need to...get up! We're not asking for
much, just your presence. The fan starts at 2:00 and lasts 'till 6:00.
While I'm on the subject, I am compelled to mention that the annual SOS
Spring Party in North Myrtle Beach begins on April 21 and ends on April 30. For those of
you who have never attended, this is one of those "must see to believe" events.
Everything you've ever heard about this party is true. The crowds, the music, the heat,
the crowds, the good times, the great dancers, and...did I mention the crowds? Lotsa
people. You'll get used to it. Go. But before you do, be sure to purchase an SOS card,
which are being sold at our Tuesday night parties.
On a final note, let me reiterate that this is your club, which is to say that we
(Board Members) want to hear what your thoughts are about club activities as well as
ideas you might have as to how to make it better.
Till next time - Great Shaggin'!
HANGIN’ OUT
The Official Newsletter of Shag-A-Rama 2006
No. 1
THE Adult Party in the Deep South and Gulf Coast
Johnny
Shagginbop, Editor
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Shag-A-Rama 2006 Plans Near Completion
Plans for the biggest and best Shag-A-Rama ever are nearing completion. You will not want to miss it!
Returning this year for more fabulous, free workshops are Annette Johnson and Dwight Langley
from the Raleigh, N.C. area. They cultivated the best response to our workshops we have ever had last year.
The attendance, not to mention the fun everyone had, was unbelievable. Dwight and Annette, National Living
Legends of Dance, are enormously popular instructors at the Hilton Head and Florence S.C. parties, as well as
others. More important than all that, they are down home friendly and they can out-party anyone. The case of
beer offered last October to anyone who partied harder went unclaimed.
Returning to the guest deejay booth again will be Billy Waldrep of Roebuck, S.C. Billy is the “Beer for
My Horses” guy. He is a Hall of Fame Shagger. Billy has a huge following all across the Southeast. Joining
Billy this year will be Ted Whitlock of Concord, N.C. Ted played at Shag-A-Rama 2004. He also played at
the Beach Shaggers of Birmingham New Year’s Eve party this past December and blew our weejuns off. Our
club is honored and thrilled to have both of these spin-masters back. Add to them the best club deejays found
anywhere and you have a recipe for four days of some might fine dancing.
How You Can Help
This year let us resolve to have 100 percent attendance by our club membership. So plan ahead
ask for vacation time now and start "saving those pennies". If you travel to another club party, take
some party flyers with you to hand out. Volunteer to help at the party -- it's fun!!. To do so just call or
email John Harper. [email protected] or 879-1531.
Keeping in Touch
This year we are making a strong effort to keep in touch with prior attendees through "Hangin' Out", our
internet newsletter. We will be sending it to the attendees by email. What you are reading now is a variation of
what was already sent last month. "Thank you!" Vicki Fallon for your work in creating a database and group
address and sending the first addition to our former guests. As a result we already have a number of
reservations, which we had never had before at this early date.
We Like your Input
Our club is always looking for ways to improve the party. Your suggestions are most welcome. Email
any suggestions you may have to John Harper, Vice-Chairman of the party, at [email protected] or call
him at 879-1531. This year we are considering some Wednesday afternoon activities for the very early
arrivers. So if that interests you and if you have suggestions for what the activity might be, just “holler”. A
beach party in the suds and sand has been suggested.
Hotel News
Hotel rates for 2006 will be the same as last year. For 2007 and 2008, they will likely be higher as the
hotel is planning major renovations in keeping with the other upscale developments going on around the
Boardwalk. A limited number of condos will again be available this year.
Miss Newby’s
Through our intense negotiations with Miss Newby’s “Hunch Punch” Liquor Store, they have agreed to
allow certain SAR attendees back on the premises, following last year’s “performance,” shall we say. We
could only obtain this agreement by promising that these persons would give Victoria S., the bar maid,
reasonable tips. In line with what the more dignified patrons tipped last year, $15 per drink would not be
considered unreasonable.
BEACHSHAGGERS OF BIRMINGHAM’S
ANNUAL THROWDOWN
JUNE 24, 2006
1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
CLOUD ROOM
ELKS LODGE #79
6815 2ND AVENUE SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM
COME AND JOIN THE FUN! GREAT MUSIC,
GREAT DANCING,
GOOD FOOD, AND FUN FOR ALL!
ADMISSION: $10.00
Beach Shaggers of Birmingham
Shag-a-rama 2006
Tentative Schedule
Wednesday, October 4, 2006
Dancing Hangout 7:00 p.m. – ?
Thursday, October 5, 2006
Registration Hangout 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Dancing Hangout 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Free Pour & Shrimp Hospitality Room 3:00 p.m.
Dance Demonstration Hangout 9:30 p.m.
Friday, October 6, 2006
Registration Hangout 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Dancing Hangout 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.Ballroom 7:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Food/Hospitality
Continental Breakfast Hospitality Room 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Lunch - meal ticket required Hangout 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Free Pour Hospitality Room 3:00 p.m.
Midnight Snack Hospitality Room Midnight – 1:00 a.m.
FREE DANCE WORKSHOP Ballroom 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Annette Johnson and
Dwight Langley
Dance Demonstration Ballroom 9:30 p.m.
Split-the-Kitty Three drawings each for $50 Ballroom 9:40 p.m. –
*keep your ticket for the drawing on Saturday night.
Saturday, October 7, 2006
Registration Hangout 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Dancing Hangout 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Ballroom 7:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Food/Hospitality
Continental Breakfast Hospitality Room 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Free Pour Hospitality Room 3:00 p.m.
Early Dinner (meal ticket required) Hangout 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Midnight Snack Hospitality Room Midnight – 1:00 a.m.
FREE DANCE WORKSHOP – Ballroom 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Annette Johnson and Dwight Langley
BeachShaggers of Birmingham Hall of Fame Induction Ballroom 8:00 p.m. –
8:10 p.m.
Introduction of All Clubs Ballroom 8:10 p.m. – 8:20 p.m.
Split-the-Kitty 50/50
Drawing Ballroom/Hangout 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 8, 2006
Food/Hospitality
Continental Breakfast Hospitality Room 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Arm Bands Must Be Worn At All Times
D J SCHEDULE
Dance Lessons
May 2006
2 Glenn Walls
9 Buddy Hayes
16 Cliff Capps
23 Carl Simonetti
30 Larry Huff
May 2
Bob & Sandy Dobbs Basic
Variations
May 9
Lynne Wilson....Cute Step
May 16 None General Membership Meeting
June 2006
6 Glenn Walls
13 Buddy Hayes
20 Cliff Capps
27 Carl Simonetti
May 23
Jim Fallon Intermediate Step
May 30
Bob & Sandy New step from SOS
WE SUPPORT
SPUD’S CLUB
EVERY WEEK
July 2006
4 No D J Due to Holiday
11 Larry Huff
18 Glenn Walls
25 Buddy Hayes
AND WE PARTY RESPONSIBLY
AND TIP GENEROUSLY
2006 Board of Directors
JUST A REMINDER
Office
Shagger
Phone
President
V P Social
V P Membership
Secretary
Treasurer
Attendance
Communications
Dance
Music
Parties
Publicity
Ways & Means
Shag – A – Rama
Rod Penuel
Judy Huff
Cliff Capps
Jackie Vandegrift
Jim Fallon
Pam Burgess
Tommy Barr
Bob Dobbs
Charlotte Ray
Becky Golden
Vera Anderson
Jack Praytor
Lynn Wilson
663-3275
674-7913
991-0781
884-7581
995-2084
943-8879
985-9487
995-1447
655-4158
988-3791
572-2579
491-4367
427-0168
For years the Beach Shaggers
of Birmingham have been
known as the friendliest
dance club, and we need to
work to keep that
reputation. When unfamiliar
faces appear on Tuesday
nights be sure to greet them
with a smile and a word of
welcome. It is also a “good
thing” to speak to the
regular members too.
Guys - there are a lot of
single women that would like
to dance (but are not like
me) and sit waiting for one
of the male dancers to ask
her to dance, so please put
forth some effort to ensure
that all the ladies get to
dance and keep coming.
KEEP ON SHAGGING
LYNN WILSON
ATTENTION SHAGGERS and GUEST
The 2006 NEW EVES PARTY WILL BE HELD AT THE
WYNFREY HOTEL IN THE GALLERIA MALL THIS
IS A GREAT LOCATION VERY CONVENIENT TO ALL.
THE CLUB HAS ARRANGED A VERY GOOD RATE
FOR ROOMS FOR THOSE THAT WISH TO STAY THE
NIGHT.
THE RATE IS 90.00 $ PLUS TAX FOR ROOMS
THE CLUB HAS GURANTEED THE HOTEL 11 ROOMS
AT THIS RATE MORE ROOMS CAN BE ADDED IF WE
NEED THEM. 5 ROOMS HAVE BEEN TAKEN AS OF NOW,
PLEASE BOOK YOUR ROOMS EARLY SO THET WE MAY
ARRANGE MORE ROOMS AT THIS RATE.
THIS IS A GREAT PARTY AND HAS BEEN SUPPORTED
BY LARGE CROWDS THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS SO
BOOK ROOMS EARLY AND ENJOY THE FRIENDSHIP
OF FELLOW MEMBERS AND OUR OTHER GUEST.
REMEMBER YOU MUST MENTION
BEACH SHAGGERS OF BIRMINGAM
WHEN BOOKING ROOMS
SEVEN HILLS SHAGGERS
"LUAU AT THE BEACH"
JULY BLOWOUT
ROME ELKS LODGE, ROME, GEORGIA
Saturday, July 15, 2006
7 p.m. until Midnight
Cost: $20.00/person thru 07/01/06, $25.00 at the door
Guest DJs: Buddy Hayes & Billy Waldrep
*Barbeque dinner at 7:00 p.m.
*Great Dance Floor
*Split the Kitty
*Shuttle Service to Holiday Inn Skytop
"Sorry, No Outside Alcohol Allowed at the Elks Lodge"
Holiday Inn Skytop (706)295-1100 "Great Pool for Gathering"
Rate $68/room
Shag
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mail to: Steve Minshew, 108 Etowah Drive, Rome, Georgia 30161
Make checks payable to: Seven Hills Shaggers
Name: ____________________________________ Phone: _______________
Address: _____________________________________________________
Club Affiliation: ________________________________ # Tickets: ________
Tickets will be reserved at the registration table, no tickets will be mailed
Birthdays
MAY
Vera Anderson
Becky Golden
John Harper
Mike Kania
Judy Lavallet
Katherine Long
Rod Penuel
Brenda Seilacher
Judy Vaulot
05-07
05-08
05-24
05-19
05-12
05-05
05-07
05-13
05-02
JUNE
Charlie Beam
Lynda Coleman
Leon Cooper
Claire Goodhew
Pat Goodhew
Susan Green
Jane Hampton
Judy Larkins
Jean Ann Oglesby
Tippy Smith
Glenn Walls
Francine Wheeler
Lynne Wilson
06-14
06-22
06-12
06-06
06-23
06-08
06-17
06-17
06-19
06-16
06-26
06-06
06-26
WELCOME TO OUR NEW
MEMBERS
AND RETURNEES
Wilt Allen
Bill Denson
Clarence Downs
Susan Elliot
Libby Griffin
Katherine Long
Norma Melvin
Robert Melvin
Cindy Minshew
Steve Minshew
John Trammell
Susan Trammell
Guntersville, AL.
Goodwater. AL.
Hayden, AL.
Birmingham, AL.
Pelham, AL.
Birmingham, AL.
Birmingham, AL.
Birmingham, AL.
Rome, GA.
Rome, GA.
Birmingham, AL.
Birmingham, AL.
JULY
Jean Borden
Charlotte Campbell
Patsy Capps
Michael Chandler
Sharon Clark
Chris Curran
Libby Griffin
Diana Kania
Wimberly Moorefield
Ronald Richey
Lynn Studdard
John Trammell
Cindy Tuberville
07-01
07-04
07-17
07-26
07-28
07-12
07-26
07-23
07-09
07-31
07-11
07-16
07-04
Please make these nice people feel
At home when you see them at
Our functions
Note From Glenn Walls
I wish to thank all the members of the
Beach Shaggers of Birmingham and other
Clubs and friends that chose to help me through
My recent illness with kind thoughts and there
Donations to me. Great Members and Friends
Thanks to you all. Glenn Walls
This is a reprint from the SHAG ATLANTA PEACH BEAT newsletter
CAN THIS HAPPEN TO OUR CLUB
We need your attendance at SPUD’S on Tuesday Nights
If you know of a former member or current member not attending
Our functions please give them a call and tell them we need there
Support and help to continue a great clubs effort to maintain a fun
And healthy activity we all love. Thanks T Barr