It’s November: Get out there and vote!

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NOVEMBER 2019

It’s November: Get out there and vote!

NORTHERN VIRGINIA SHAG CLUB

Inside Meet the

Candidates ........4 Ballot......................6 Ziggy Behaves ......8 Wine Auction.......9 Calendar..............10 Need to Know....12 Birthdays, etc. ... 14

BY BONNIE ARMS

Veteran’s Day is November 11. Please remember all Veterans and their families for the sacrifices that are made daily for our

freedom and safety. Thanksgiving is November 28. I hope that

everyone has a wonderful time with family and friends on this day.

Our Charity Wine Tasting was held October 20 at Jim Scanlon’s House. THANK YOU, Jim, for letting us hold this fun event again in your home. Thanks for everyone who brought two bottles of wine—one for tasting and one for auctioning off. Also, thanks to everyone who brought food to enjoy along with the wine. Sherri Wildoner was the auctioneer that helped us raise $875 for Capital Caring, our charity of choice. A good time was had by all with lots of laughter and conversation. The total amount raised this year will be announced in the near future.

Our 4th Quarter General Membership meeting was held at the Elks Lodge on October 23. Tom Brett, Chairman, Nominations and Election Committee, introduced the proposed slate of officers running for positions on the 2020 Board of Directors, Northern Virginia Shag Club. Tom thanked his committee members, David Barna, Barbara Ebersole, Kathy Kropat, Paula Lantzer, Emily Maroon, Jeanne Potter, and Jim Scanlon for their work of contacting members and gathering changes in information for insertion in the membership database PLUS providing the proposed slate of officers.

The October 30 Halloween dance was postponed until November 6 so that everyone could watch the Nationals win the World Series.

One of our members, Larry Boyer, will be inducted into the National Living Legends of Dance, Class of 2019, on November 9. CONGRATULATIONS, Larry, on this tremendous honor.

Our annual election night will be held on Wednesday, November 20 at the Elks Lodge. NVSC members may vote by absentee ballot (included in this edition of the Shag Rag) or in person election night. Absentee ballots MUST be received prior to November 20 in order to be counted. If voting absentee, PLEASE write ELECTION or BALLOT on the outside of the envelope. A current valid membership is required in order to vote in this election. Please check the candidate bios in this Shag Rag.

Our Holiday Party will be held on December 7 at the Kingstowne Snyder Community Center in Alexandria, VA. DJ Jerry Hardy will be spinning the tunes for our dancing pleasure. This is a free event for NVSC members and $10 for non-members. Please contact Jeanne Potter if you wish to help with the set-up, take down, and clean up after the party. Please see the flyer in this Shag Rag for more information about this fun event. Please bring a new unwrapped item for our Toys for Tots drive. There will be NO dancing on Wednesday, November 27.

DON’T FORGET to set your clocks back one hour on November 3.

ShagRag | November 2019

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Through the National FastDance Association, our Club activities are licensed by:

Contact us: General Inquiries: [email protected] Membership: [email protected] Webmaster: [email protected] Hello Shagger: [email protected]

About Our Organization… Northern Virginia Shag Club (NVSC) was organized to preserve the Carolina Shag dance and its accompanying Beach music. NVSC dances the Carolina Shag every Wednesday night at: Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA Come join us — learn the Carolina Shag! Free beginner lessons begin at 7:30 pm. A Buffet dinner is available for purchase. Social dancing is from 6:30 to 10:00 pm. Cover charge: Members $10, Guests $11.

COME JOIN US!

2019 Board Members President Bonnie Arms 703-819-9654 [email protected] Vice President Sherri Wildoner 760-212-0981 [email protected] Secretary Linda Barna 703- 455-1090 [email protected] Treasurer Mark Hendrickson 703-691-3053 [email protected] Director at Large Pamela Alfano 202-414-9312 [email protected] Director at Large John Dent 703-440-0451 [email protected] Director at Large Barbara Ebersole 703-321-8211 [email protected] Director at Large Jack Jones 703-801-3555 [email protected] Director at Large Sue Young 703-573-6870 [email protected]

2019 Committees/Chairs Audit* Fern Seigler Capital Shag Classic Christine Werner [email protected]> Shag-A-Thon* Sherri Wildoner [email protected] Dance* Pamela Alfano [email protected] Hello Shaggers Kathy Kropat [email protected] Historian Sherri Wildoner [email protected] Membership* Bonnie Arms [email protected] Music* Fran Mong [email protected] Newsletter Editor Adele Robey [email protected] Newsletter Publisher Adele Robey [email protected] Photographer Jack Jones [email protected] Public Relations* Jeanne Potter [email protected] Social/Hospitality* Jeanne Potter [email protected] Sunshine Maryann Lesnick [email protected] Webmaster Loren Kropat [email protected] *Denotes Standing Committee


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When and Where to ShagEvery Wednesday, 6:30-10:00 pm at the Elks Lodge 8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA (on Route 50 near Prosperity Avenue). Cover charge: Non-members $11.00, members $10.00; free lessons at 7:30 pm, no partners needed. Buffet dinner available, 6:45 - 8:00pm. Check the nvshag.org website for weekly menus.

Dance Lesson Schedule at the Elks on Wednesdays Beginner Level Shag Steps Intermediate Level Shag Steps November 6 Basic & Female Turn November 6 Side-to-Side Basic, Front Walk Up

w/Front Prep November 13 Basic & Start November 13 Behind Sailor and Side Pass November 20 Basic & Male Turn November 20 Applejack with Crossover Basic November 27 No Dancing November 27 No Dancing 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 to the DJ schedule

See more places to dance with other ACSC Virginia Shag Clubs, listed on page 14.

November 10 at Mixing Bowl (formerly JW & Friends) 6531 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA. 5:00-8:00 pm, no cover charge. To receive notice of scheduled events, email Crystal Ashton at [email protected].


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It’s your civic duty as an NVSC citizen. Vote!

NVSC Board of Directors Election

For Vice President Sherri Wildoner

It would be my honor to serve once again as your NVSC Vice President for 2020. I’ve been a club member just over 6 years. I am a dance committee member and coordinated the wine tasting and auction for Capital Caring.

I’ve served as the VP, Secretary and the charity fundraising chairperson for 3 years. I will continue to share gather ideas from my travels and work with the board to develop activities, operational modifications, and other such actions that benefit the NVSC membership and club goals. Thank you!

For Secretary Linda Barna

I’m Linda Barna, I was the 2018 and 2019 Shag Club Secretary and I’m running again. I’ve been a member of the Club since 2010. I love to dance, I enjoy seeing everyone each Wednesday and I’d like to volunteer to keep the good

times going. Please vote for me for Secretary. For Treasurer Mark Hendrickson

I am Mark Hendrickson your nominee for re-election for the Treasurer’s position.I have been a NVSC member since 2006. I have been the NVSC Treasurer for several years. Before I became treasurer, I was an at-large director

on the board for two years, with primary responsibilities being the coordinator of the NVSC by-laws revision and audit committee liaison. Day to day, I work for a FAA contractor resolving program management issues related to the safety of the National Airspace System. The board of directors will face many challenges next year. My experience as the NVSC treasurer over the past several years, especially in projecting revenues and expenses for future events, will be a stabilizing influence for NVSC going forward into 2020. I would appreciate your vote on November 20.

For President Bonnie Arms

I respectfully request your vote for the position of President, Northern Virginia Shag Club (NVSC) 2020. I have been dancing various dances for many decades and Shag dancing is my most favorite dance of all. I enjoy

the positiveness NVSC projects and the friendship that is evident whenever we are together for any type of function. I enjoy sharing my love/knowledge of the dance and information about NVSC with unwitting folks.

I am currently serving a second term as President, NVSC. I served as Vice President, NVSC for two (2) years. I also served as Secretary, NVSC for two (2) years. I have served on the NVSC Nominating Committee three (3) times. I have been the NVSC Membership Chair Person for seven (8) years now. I love this position plus I have the added benefit of welcoming new folks into our club. I handled the vendors at our 2013 20th Anniversary Capital Classic plus the vendors for the 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 Classics. I was honored to be chosen the NVSC Shagger of the Year for 2014. I help manage the Front Desk on Wednesday nights. I have been a member of NVSC since 1998 with a 5½ yr. break when I lived overseas. I have worked for the Federal Government for 32 yrs. plus. While in college, I was Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary of my sorority.

The election will be on November 20 at the Elks Lodge. Voting will occur between 7:00 and 9:00 pm. Club members are encouraged to vote in-person at Elks Lodge. Club members unable to vote at Elks Lodge may vote by Absentee Ballot (provided on page 6). The Absentee Ballot requires the voter’s printed name and signature and must be mailed to the NVSC address on the ballot and be received by November 19. NOTE: Please write the word “Ballot” on the outside envelope.


For Directors at Large

Director-At-Large Pamela Alfano

Since joining the Northern Virginia Shag Club in 1996, I have served on the Board as President in 2002 and 2003, Vice President in 2001, Secretary in 1999, and Director at large in 2000, 2007- 2009 and 2014-2018. I have Chaired the

Search Committee, Fundraising Committee and Decorations Committee, co-chaired the 2008 Capital Shag Classic, and 2009 and 2011 Shag-A-Thons. I have been an active member of the Dance Committee since 1999, served as Dance Committee Chair for the past several years, and on the Dance Subcommittee to assist in revising the dance instruction program and manual. NVSC is a great club and an important part of my life. I am running for Director-At-Large so that I can continue to do my part to ensure that the Club continues to grow and thrive.

Director-At-Large John Dent

I am running for a second term as a Director at Large for the Northern Va. Shag Club. Having been a member with my wife Barbara for 6 years, we have enjoyed the hard work and volunteer commitments of Directors and members and feel

like it is time for us to join in the efforts to help NVSC grow. Barbara and I would like to thank Jack and Estelle Jones for introducing us to shag music and I would like to continue the favor in introducing others to the music. After a year of service this year as a Director, I will continue to work hard at growing our shag club, and be an integral part of our management team.

Director-at-Large Barbara Ebersole

I am Barbara Ebersole and am a native of Northern Virginia and joined the NVSC in October 2014 (thanks to Linda & David Barna). Since then I've volunteered to help our club whenever possible. I assumed the position on the

Board as a Director-at-Large following the untimely passing of Ken Gibbs in December 2018. It is vital for our club to balance tradition with new ideas to help increase our membership and attendance. This can only be achieved by being open to ideas and suggestions from all members! Therefore, it is my hope to continue serving our club by continuing in the position of Director-at-Large.

Director-at-Large Jack Evan Jones

I am a retired Federal Govt employee and worked as an IT manager. My wife Estelle and I have been members of the club for about 12 years. I enjoy helping out the club and did serve as the Webmaster for the club’s website for a few years.

In addition, I first served on the board as a Director at Large during 2012 and served during this past year. I would like to repeat this experience as a means to continue to support the club goals and the preservation of the Carolina Shag dance.

Director-at-Large Jim Scanlon

Jim Scanlon, aka Ziggy Aloebaum; staunch defender of the right to pursue the opposite sex without expectation of success. Other than that, just a nice guy.

Director-at-Large Sue Young

Hard to believe I have served on the board for the past 11 years. I am running for re-election so that I can continue to share my experience as both a longtime active member and organizer of club events. I would be honored

to have your vote!

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NORTHERN VIRGINIA SHAG CLUB ELECTION BALLOT

You may vote for only one nominee for each 2020 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 Barbara Ebersole Jim Scanlon Sue Young

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 completed ballot (the upper half) with tape, and then sign the bottom absentee half. Placed both halves in an envelope and mail them to the address below so it is received by November 19. VOTER’S SIGNATURE:____________________________________________________________________________ Ballots cast in person do not require a signature or printed name VOTER’S NAME: _________________________________________________________________________

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Nip and tuck causes Ziggy to duck.

ZIGGY ALOEBAUM It sure was good coming back home to Chartreuse, NC; a chance to renew old acquaintances and be amazed at how much we

all have changed over the years. Since it was Sunday, I went to the Second Baptist Congregation church on Beauregard Street. Nothing had changed, the Reverend Benny Beardstain was still conducting the services. And Sally Glowteeth was still leading the choir. I got there early to ensure I had a seat in the rear so I could observe others as they came in. To my surprise, I only saw one other person I knew, Betty Bellbottom.

I didn’t realize how long I had been away from church. I fumbled through the hymn book, never finding the right page until the hymn was almost over, so I faked my singing to look like I was a regular congregant. I didn’t fake it when they passed the plate though, I put a twenty on it (and acted like it is something I always do). Pastor Beardstain’s sermon was about promiscuity, which made me feel a bit uncomfortable, but I nodded approval and even added a hallelujah now and than. When the service was over I queued out and stopped in the foyer to make some small talk with attendees, neither the Rev nor the choir gal knew me, so I just chatted with who ever was available. Then I noticed an attractive woman who was not engaged in conversation with anyone. I wonder why I had not noticed her during the service, something that ole Ziggy would never have missed. So I introduced myself and she said: “I’m Jenny Hourglass.” And

that she was well proportioned, above and below. There is something to be said about getting

older, one mellows a bit, even ole Ziggy. I told Jenny that I was reared in Chartreuse and had been away for some time. Jenny said that she had also been away because of job opportunities, and that she was just visiting. I told her I was staying at the Waterfall Inn and she said she was also staying there, which not much a coincidence because there are only two hotels in the area. I said: “Maybe we can take advantage of Happy Hour there this evening; oops, I forgot, you’re Baptist.” She said, “Yes, but maybe I can make an exception for this evening.” Wow! My

kind of gal! We had a lot of laughs at Happy

Hour reminiscing about our youthful escapades in Chartreuse. But those memories revealed that she was much older than me, but she didn’t look it. That caused me to give her a closer look. I could see that she had some plastic surgery done at several places on her face, and that was a clue to why the upper part of the hourglass might have gotten that way, but I wondered why she had not had liposuction for the lower part. This caused me to be wary of any romantic possibilities. And Ziggy has principles, one of which is: When in doubt, ease out. So that is what I did, after a couple a drinks I said that I had to leave early in the morning and better be heading up to my room. She looked

at me with that expression as if to say, “Do you know what you could be missing?” Ziggy knew. He said “Yes, but sometimes it is better to abstain, to prepare for a more meaningful relationship.” Chivalry is not dead! Not that that has anything to do with it. Ziggy is a weird duck.

The sermon about promiscuity made me feel a bit uncomfortable but I nodded approval…


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WINE TASTING AND AUCTION

Vino, vino, vino…where there’s wine, there are shaggers!

A big thank you to Jim Scanlon for hosting our 4th annual Wine Tasting & Auction to support Capital Caring. Although the rain

may have played a small part in the smaller than expected crowd, it was fun chatting and enjoying a relaxing social over tasty appetizers and nice variety of wines.

It was my pleasure and honor to once again play auctioneer, with continued support from Jason and other members of the group. In reviewing my notes from last year, it is fun to see that most of the wines were different even though most of the core group were in attendance. The Dry Mill 2013 Cabernet Franc made an appearance again this year thanks to Jason & Jeanne Potter. It was the wine that fetched the highest bid last year of $85, going to Mark Hendrickson; this year this smooth red wine, the last bottle we will likely see, pulled a fabulous $110 thanks to Pamela Alfano. Another Dry Mill red joined the party - the 2014 Merlot was won by Donna Romito and tied with the 2015 Bordeaux Fransoc that went to Sue Young, each at $80. This

year, we also had a phone bidder (long time friend of the club, Jewell Pradier) who won 2 of the bottles of wine. Needless to say, although it may have been a smaller group, the crowd was extremely generous, beating our total last year of $602 ($650 with the additional donations included with payments) with a total this year of $780 ($875 with additional donations.)

The crowd echos my sentiment in looking forward to gathering once again next fall in the relaxed social setting when we will enjoy several more rounds of friendly competition to win a favorite wine (or two), not only to benefit Capital Caring but also enjoy the company of our shag family and friends.

Maybe you’ll join us next year. Until then, best wishes for healthy, happy, memorable holidays with family and friends. With gratitude, Sherri

Clockwise from top left: The group gathers for some relaxing and conversation; the wine selection and bid sheets; wines on ice; tasting the goodies; Bee winning the Trump wine!


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November 8-9, 2019

National Living Legends of Dance Induction Ceremony Doubletree by Hilton 1900 Pavilion Dr. Virginia Beach, VA 23451

November 27, 2019

No Dancing: Northern Virginia Shag Club

December 7, 2019

Northern Virginia Shag Club (NVSC) Holiday Party Kingstowne Snyder Center 6450 S. Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA 22315 Members: Free/Non-Members: $10 DJ: Jerry Harding

December 31, 2019

DCHDC New Year’s Eve Gala Doubletree by Hilton BWI Airport 890 Elkridge Landing Rd. Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 Information and Reservations available after November 1, 2019 Website: nttp://dchanddanceclub.net

January 1, 2020 No Dancing: Northern Virginia Shag Club

January 16-19, 2020

SOS Mid Winter Workshop North Myrtle Beach, NC See official website www.shagdance.com for more information

January 31-February 2, 2020

Boogie on the Bay Shag Club Shaggers @ Heart Doubletree by Hilton 50 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185 Hotel website: www.Williamsburg.DoubleTree.com $100 Registration (non-refundable but may be transferred until January 25, 2020)

Instructors: Charlie Womble and Jackie McGee Tom Edwards and Marsha Ruth

DJs: Jerry Hardy and Harvey Taylor

Event Website: www.boogieonthebay.com/shagheart

There’s a whole lot of shagging goin’ on!DANCE CALENDAR


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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, copies will 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, click on 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, humor and recipes) to Adele Robey at [email protected]

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November Birthdays

etc.

ShagRag Northern Virginia Shag Club P.O. Box 2298 Merrifield, VA 22116

We’re on the Web! www.nvshag.org

And on Facebook at Northern Virginia Shag Club

Visit the club websites for venues and schedules.

Battlefield Boogie Club, www.battlefieldboogieclub.com

Boogie On The Bay Shag Club, www.boogieonthebay.com

Colonial Shag Club (Newport News), www.colonialshagclub.com

Danville Shag Club, www.danvilleshagclub.com

Other ACSC Virginia Shag Clubs

Franklin Shag Club, [email protected] Lynchburg Shag Club,

www.lynchburgareashagclub.com Richmond Shag Club, www.richmondshagclub.org Roanoke Valley Shag Club,

www.rvsc.memberlodge.com Virginia Beach Shag Club, www.vbshagclub.com

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Kathy Kropat November 5 Angie Bushey November 7 Amanda Stone November 7 Valerie Swiger November 8 Lisa Silverman November 9

Dale Woodiel November 11 Kathy Heer November 12 Jerry Rodgers November 13 Tom Brett November 16 Gwen Brown November 16

Dennis Gehley November 16 Jeri Lutter November 24 Lois Taylor November 28 Mal Zerden November 29 Kevin Byrnes November 30

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