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The Atlantic Beach Shag Club of Atlantic Beach, NC is a non-profit dance and social club and is a member of the Association of Carolina Shag Clubs, which is made up of over 100 non-profit local clubs from Baltimore to Miami.
Our Club was founded in 1990 and submitted to the Association of Carolina Shag Clubs for membership on December 17, 1995. The Association approved our application for membership in January, 1996 and we have been a member in good standing since that time.
The Club has between 200 and 300 active members each year and holds a monthly meetings at 7:00 PM on the 2nd Friday of each month at Memories Beach Club, Atlantic Beach, NC. The business and activities of the Club are managed and governed in accordance with the Club's own set of internally written bylaws. In June, the Club elects new officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer) which begin their duties in July. The Club's Board of Directors is made up of the four elected officers and five directors which are appointed by the president.
Each year the Club supports local charities as well as community events.
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ABSC BOARD MEMBERS
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PRESIDENT
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Steve Broughton
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252-528-3825
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PRESIDENT EX OFFICIO
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Bill Guthrie
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252-728-6070
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VICE PRESIDENT
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Joy Merritt
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252-920-8449
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SECRETARY
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Catherine Brett
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252-240-1176
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TREASURER
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Frances Pittman
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252-342-0224
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MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN
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Melynie Connor
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252-725-3629
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MEMBERSHIP CO/CHAIR
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Butch Connor
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252-725-3629
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NEWSLETTER/PUBLICITY
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Jerry Garner
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252-726-0842
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SOCIAL EVENTS CHAIRMAN
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Sheila Wainright
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252-646-2980
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SPECIAL EVENTS CHAIRMAN
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Robert E. Lee
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252-240-1138
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ABSC COMMITTEES
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SOCIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
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Sheila Wainright
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252-646-2980
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Burt Poston
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252-656-2980
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Frances & Graham Pittman
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252-342-0224
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Willa & George Bailey
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252-247-0001
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Pat & Marvin Rouse
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252-808-3488
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Judy & Pete Barnes
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252-622-4165
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Rebecca & Ted Blaylock
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919-219-1292
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Phone Tree
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Janet Guthrie
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252-728-6070
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Sunshine
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Melynie Conner
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252-725-3629
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50/50 Committee Chairman
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Joy Merritt
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252-920-8449
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Webmaster
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Pete Kumpel
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252-247-3114
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THE SAND AND SURF
AUGUST 2010
We dance and play at Memories Beach Club
Atlantic Beach, NC
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
The Re-Up party was the first event of the 2010-2011 calendar year and was a tremendous success. While Melynie and Butch Connor welcomed all guests at the door, Sheila Wainright led the social committee in providing superb food and entertainment. There are great pictures of this event posted on the Atlantic Beach Shag Club’s website, www.atlanticbeachshagclub.com. Please take time to view these pictures, as you will see what a wonderful time we have while enjoying the shag dance. Thirteen new members signed up for membership at our first event! Please welcome these fine people:
George and Paulette Garance
Tom and Donna Groves
Jeanne Jones
John Petrizzi
Scottie and Tony Mallard
Randy and Rhonda Merritt
Bert Poston
Sheila Wainright
I mentioned in our ABSC meeting, my theme for this year is:
“Time is precious, so are friendships”
The ABSC is a social club. We enjoy socializing while enjoying and preserving the shag dance. Additionally, we support local charities. I do not know of a better way to improve one’s daily life other than forming new quality friendships. The ABSC provides that opportunity. We support Memories Beach Club, which has the same mission. Our website states “We dance and play at Memories Beach Club, Atlantic Beach, NC. Including board meetings, club meetings, committee meetings, plus our social events, the ABSC conducts over forty-one initiatives at Memories Beach Club annually. Because we have common missions, Memories Beach Club provides all of the above at no charge. We thank you Memories. Moreover, we want to give back in every way we can to ensure your mission is successful. My promise to you is that the ABSC will support our common goals. Moreover we want to strive to constantly increase our support of local charities.
As a member of the ABSC you will know one thing: “At every social event, we get to feast and shag at no charge to our members”!!
“Till the next dance”
Steve Broughton
ABSC BOARD MEETING MINUTES
July 6, 2010
The new Officers of the ABSC Board met at Memories on Tuesday, July 6th. In attendance were Steve Broughton, Joy Merritt, Frances Pittman, Catherine Brett, Jerry Garner, Robert Lee, Bill Guthrie, Melynie Connor, Sheila Wainright . Larry Castle, Butch Connor and Janet Guthrie were also in attendance.
The meeting was called to order by the President, Steve Broughton and he recognized the newly elected officers and appointed members of the ABSC 2010-2011 Board. Larry Castle was present to speak to the new Board about the Association meetings and to inform new members of the Board of the procedures and requirements of the Shag Association. He strongly recommended that the ABSC continue its membership in the ACSC. Larry also has Fun Monday SOS tickets for sale. He also announced that Twin Rivers Shag Club is selling tickets for a 50 person pig picking. The drawing will be held on September 12th and the cost for a ticket is $1.00.
The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and they were approved as read.
The Treasurer presented the new budget in thorough detail and it was discussed and approved.
Melynie Connor is handling the membership and she reported that ABSC ended the 2009-2010 year with 304 members.
Jerry Garner will continue to serve the ABSC in handling the Newsletter. He requested that those who have reports to be displayed on the website have them to him by the 17th of each month. He reminded everyone of the font style and print size.
Newly appointed Social Chairperson, Sheila Wainright reported that the Re-Up party will be Saturday, July 9th at Memories with Jeff Walston being the DJ. The party will start at 5:00 with pizza being served from 6-7 and the guest fee is $5. Shelia also stated who her committee members are, their meeting days and some new activities that are being discussed for future socials.
President Steve Broughton presented the ABSC’s yearly events with DJs assigned to each event. Steve has appointed Frances Pittman as the shag club’s liaison to Memories, as well as other various projects for the Board to consider.
Old Business—none
New Business—none
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting and seconded.
Respectfully submitted,
Catherine Brett, Secretary, ABSC
ATLANTIC BEACH SHAG CLUB MINUTES
July 9, 2010
The monthly meeting of the ABSC was held at Memories on Friday, July 9th.
President Steve Broughton called the meeting to order and introduced the newly elected officers, as well as the newly appointed Board members. They are Steve Broughton, President, Joy Merritt, Vice-President, Frances Pittman, Treasurer, Catherine Brett, Secretary, Jerry Garner, Newsletter, Robert Lee, Special Events, Sheila Wainright, Social Chairman, Melynie Connor, Membership and Sunshine, and Ex Officio President , Bill Guthrie. Steve thanked Bill for his outstanding leadership for the past two years.
The secretary read the minutes from the last meeting and they were approved.
The Treasurer, Frances Pittman, gave a year end report and stated what our expected new budget will be. ABSC has a stable checking account balance.
Jerry Garner invited everyone to check out our newsletter and its new format.
Social Events Chair, Sheila Wainright, reported that our Re-Up party will begin at 5:00 on Saturday, the 10th of July at Memories with pizza being served from 6-7 and a $5 charge for guests. Desserts are welcomed. Sheila also named her newly formed committee and they are: Willa and George Bailey, Rebecca and Ted Blaylock, Frances and Graham Pittman, Burt Poston, and Pat and Marvin Rouse.
Special Events Chairman, Robert E. Lee announced that this year’s Christmas party is going to be another great event for ABSC members.
Steve Broughton, President, thanked various ABSC members for their service and dedication to our shag club. He also has many wonderful ideas for the upcoming year such as, charities and continued support of Memories and striving to increase ABSC’s participation in both. Steve read two letters sent to ABSC. One from Donnie Hinson on behalf of Memories, and Robert Kornegay on behalf of the Carteret General Cancer Foundation, thanking the ABSC for our donation.
Old Business—Larry Castle spoke to the members present concerning our membership with the Association of Shag Clubs, stressing the need to continue to remain an active member of the ACSC.
New Business---Austin Waters and Chuck Clodfelter spoke to the members present about the Fall SOS party which will be held at the Pirates Cove. They also informed the group about a special concert on the last Saturday of Fall SOS featuring Henry Gray and encouraged all who attend Fall SOS to be present.
There being no further business to be discussed, the President asked for a motion to adjourn. It was seconded and the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Catherine Brett, Secretary
SOCIAL COMMITTEE MESSAGE
July 10, 2010
The Re-Up Party held Saturday, July 10, 2010 had 72 people in attendance. We had 11 first timers to join. Several of the new members found us via our website. Frances Pittman “worked the crowd” and as a result of all her efforts, the 50/50 pot totaled $185. A new member Randy Merritt won $90 from the proceeds. Talk about beginner’s luck!
DJ, Jeff Walston played the tunes. He kept the crowd dancing to a great mix of new and old favorites with some classics thrown in along the way.
Pizza from Crispino’s was served at 6:15, with delicious desserts provided by ABSC members. AB Fire & Police Departments were treated to the leftovers.
A new line dance, “Sex on the Beach” was taught by Linda Butler. The music had a little bit of a reggae sound and the dance had a little “cowgirl giddy-up” thrown in for good measure. For those ladies who are interested, it will be reviewed in upcoming Thursday night line dance classes at Memories.
The Re-Up Pizza Party was the first event hosted by the 2010/2011 Social Committee.
Members of the incoming Social Committee are:
Marvin & Pat Rouse
Pete and Judy Barnes
Ted & Rebecca Blaylock
George & Willa Bailey
Bert Poston & Sheila Wainright
We look forward to bringing some new ideas to the upcoming ABSC events. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to speak with anyone on the committee. New ideas are always welcomed!
We are already at work planning the August 14th “Flip, Flop and Fly” beach day social. We have ordered great weather and look forward to seeing you all again soon. Until then remember:
“Any problem in the world can be solved by dancing” – James Brown
The Social Committee
Sheila Wainright
PHONE TREE
The phone tree is now being utilized to notify ALL members of Shag Club parties and meetings. If you are not receiving messages from the phone tree please contact Janet Guthrie at 252-728-6070.
UPCOMING PARTIES/EVENTS
August 14th – Flip, Flop and Fly Beach Social
Jane Lee has ordered ABSC T-shirts. If you would like a shirt, please see Jane at our next meeting.
SUNSHINE
Should you learn of any members who have had weddings, births, illness or sadness in their family, please contact Melynie Connor at 252-725-3629 so the Shag Club can send out a card.
SHAG/LINE DANCE LESSONS
Memories Beach Club has FREE Basic Shag (1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5-6) and Line Dance lessons.
Thanks to the past several, we now have many new couples enjoying our favorite dance.
Don’t miss out on the fun…..
Get off the couch and come to Memories at 6:30 on Wednesday nights for shag and Thursday nights for line dance…..See your friends, lay down a few steps, take a free lesson, practice, or just watch the game on the 3 new flat screen TV’s.
Your bartender will be on hand to serve your favorite beverage!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Jim Burks - 3
Marvin Rouse – 5
Lynne Brown - 6
Donnie Hinson - 6
Melva Prescott – 8
Jeff Walston - 8
Larry Hatton - 9
Bobby Jones - 9
Bill Turcotte - 9
Allen Merritt - 10
Concetta Miller - 10
Bill Guthrie - 11
Denise Chase - 12
Marti Minges - 12
Denard Harris - 14
Bob Upchurch - 14
Willa Bailey - 16
Linda Bernstein - 17
Willis Adcock - 18
Josef-Ann Tew - 18
Mary Rouse – 19
Jim Garrison – 22
Richard Rogers – 22
Sam Baxter – 23
Pat Moore – 23
David McNeill – 24
Anne Upchurch – 24
George Fisher – 25
Elaine Baker – 26
Jean Waters – 26
Bennie Bradley – 27
Bill Stallings – 27
Cynthia Cox - 29
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