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September/October 2005Vol. 1 No.5

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Beach Music Top 10

Jennings Reports onWhat is SOS?

DJ’ING FORDUMMIES—Jim Rose

Survey Results

BBC Out and AboutSummer Special

President’s LetterFYI Meeting MinutesMember BirthdaysNew MembersUpcoming Events

2005 OfficersPresident: Audrey Borja [email protected]

540-972-6198Vice President: Heather Jennings [email protected]: Thorny Chilton [email protected]: Betty Russell [email protected]

Board of DirectorsDon Borja [email protected]

Ann Martin [email protected]

Communications: Chuck Russell [email protected]:Dance: Heather Jennings [email protected] Coordinator: Thorny Chilton [email protected] Raising:Hospitality:Membership: Chuck Russell [email protected]: Jim Rose [email protected]

If you are interested in helping, contact someone above.

Deadline to submit for Nov/Dec newsletter is Oct. 20, 2005

At Your ServiceThis Issue

the BugleFredericksburg, Virginia Vol. 1 No.5 September/October 2005

Board Meeting Sept 27Next General Membership

Meeting— Oct 4

BEACH MUSIC’STOP 10 SONGSfor August 2005from Jim Rose

1. Let’s Get It On (2005 Shag Mix)–Marvin Gaye

2. Build Me Up– Al Green3. Hold On To The Blues – Lonnie

Givens4. Summer Sunday – Nicolas

Bearde5. In The Middle Of The Night –

Timothea6. Each & Every Kiss – Pat

Carpenter Band7. City Of Angels – Jean Jacques

Milteau8. Love Is Like Fire – Louie Strahm9. Good Thing – Rhonda McDaniel10. Dixie Moon – Mark Roberts

2005–2006National Shag Dance Team

The team wasselected by the

N.S.D.C. Board of Direc-tors and includes BrennarGoree, Virginia Beach; Au-tumn Jones, North MyrtleBeach; Brad White,Wilmington;Kristen Floyd, Aynor; AdamSheppard, Charlotte; BrittanyMiller, Green Sea; Jeff Hargett, North Myrtle Beach; Nikki Kontoulas,Raleigh; Leslie Melton, Wilmington; William Greene, High Point

Nikki Kontoulas and Jeff Hargett, and Leslie Melton and WilliamGreene, will captain and choreograph the team with their first perfor-mance to be at the Shaggers Hall of Fame on October 15th. The team isselling ads for the 2006 N.S.D.C. program to pay for their trip to com-pete at the U.S. Open Swing Dance Championships in Anaheim, Ca. inNovember. For more information/to reserve an ad go towww.shagnationals.com

The Deadline to submit forNovember/December newsletter isOct. 20, 2005

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President’s Message

The Loft Located at 1005 Princess Anne Street in Ole

Town Fredericksburg (Plenty of on street Parking)

Tuesday nights with Boogie Music7:00p.m.—10:00p.m.

FREE Shag Dance Lessons7:30p.m.—8:00p.m. or near there

(intermediate lessons every 2nd and 4th

Tuesday of the month)Only $3.00 cover charge (pays for our DJ.) The Loftoffers BBCers Tuesday night Drink and Dinner specials!

Joined since June 30, 2005. We’re looking forwardto meeting and dancing with you all.

Brennar Goree, Cindy Goree,Larry Black, Daniel (Dan) Gilham, Ann Shimel,

William (Bill) Bernstein, Nancy Bernstein

Welcome New Members

The BBC meets at

BBC’s Intermediate DanceSteps for September/

OctoberSept 13 Don & Audrey: Pivot variation, Basic

variationSept 27 Craig & Heather: Funky Applejack

(with Boogie Walk)Oct 11 Don & Audrey: Lead/Follow or Mirror

Step (Instructor’s choice)Oct 25 Craig & Heather: Side Walk-up, Leg-

Up Basic

Wow, what a summer we have had! The Loft hashad great turnouts on Tuesday nights with ourBattlefield Boogie Club growing every week. Wehave to be proud of our First Annual Cannon BallBlast Party on August 13. Big thanks to BrennarGoree, USA 2005 Grand Natinal Junior II Shag Cham-pion and Cindy Goree for a super workshop anddemo. They made our party rock and inspired usall! They also JOINED our club!

YES, our party was not only well attended byother shag clubs, Northern Virginia, Richmond,Lynchburg, Colonial Beach Shag , but together withour own BBC members, the party was high spir-ited, and lots of fun! Thanks to Roger Buornat forsponsoring us at the FOP Club and for continuedhelp throughout the day. We received manycongrats from folks that attended. We could nothave done it without the zestful work of our mem-bers. Thank you to Betty Russell, Shirley Kirchner,Chuck Russell, Wes Kirchner, Brenda Bishop andRon Bishop, who were on site ALL day to get ev-erything just right for our party. Many thanks toBetty and Shirley for the food committee – a su-perb job! Ditto thanks to Brenda Atkins and BrendaBishop for the decorating committee. They werevery creative and even more creative in placing ev-erything in the dance area. Both committees workedfor hours on their own time to make our party asuccess! Thanks to the others; Don Borja, ThornyChilton, Ann Martin, Peggy and Marion Dongieux,Ann Thompson, Pamela Sielicki, Tim and Eve Fish.My apologies if I have not named someone becausewe had quite a crew that helped. Our own DJ,

Jim Rose, played the best beachmusic that we could ever ask for!Thanks Jim! What a great bunch offolks we have in our club. We had agreat party and we can all feelpleased with the welcoming and funimage that we provided. Next year,our party will be one NOT to miss!

So, as we finish up our summerand everyone comes back from theirvacations including SOS in Myrtle Beach (look forHeather Jennings’article on this), we still have a lot tolook forward to with our Tuesday nights, and our dancecruise that is still in the works. We hope to have it be-fore it gets too chilly. Don’t forget there are many sidetrips that our members take that you can jump in on…..concerts, dances, wine tastings….to name a few. Watchthe table on Tuesday nights for dances–they are heldalmost every weekend up and down the east coast. Weare looking for places to dance on Friday nights in ourgeneral area too, so if you hear of a place, let us know!There are many opportunities to get together with ourdancing friends!

We are very excited about our 50/50’s each Tues-day night! We have lots of happy winners! Finally, weare proud to display our new Battlefield Boogie Bannerand wherever a bunch of our members go. We havealmost 80 members in our club now, and want to stayin close touch with each of you. If you know of anyonein our club that is sick or need some sunshine, pleaselet us know. We look forward to seeing you on Tues-day nights at The Loft and within a few weeks at theRappahannock Cruise. Watch your e-mails for updates!

Keep dancing, your spirits high, and let the goodtimes continue to roll!

BBC President

Audrey Borja


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Results of BBC’s 12 QuestionMember SurveyWinner of the drawing for a free delicious dinner spe-cial was Shirley Kirchner! A big thank you to every-one who sent in the answers. It was fun!

1. Did you receive the May/June BBC newsletter?Most of you did receive the newsletter whether by emailor mail.

2. Do you prefer to receive the newsletter by emailor by US mail? While most members are receiving thenewsletter by email, a good bit of you have requestedthat one be mailed to you. For those that would like onemailed or don’t have an email address, I have created amailing list. Any other members who would like a copymailed to them, please let me know some dance eveningor send a request to [email protected].

3. What and when is Fall Migration?The Fall Migration is when no teachers show up atdance class and half the students are also missing:)

It’s when the geese and all the other birds headsouth for Myrtle Beach to shit all over cars of thepeople who are there shagging.

SOS annual fall party - Lots o’Shaggin’ and freepours!

See article on page 54. How many times have you been to the Loft for

the BBC in May and June?My favorite - Not nearly enough!But the numbers ranged from 3 to 17 1/2?

5. What is that strangeR2D2 thing near thebar?How could you not notice?Automatic miniatureHVAC control centerand crisis monitoringmodule.

A spectral analyzer.

The Loft’s special fungenerator.

6. Have you tried the drinkor food specials offered?Many have enjoyed the Loft’s specials especially thesalads, chicken sandwiches, shrimp (someone howeverwould like 6), burgers, and Smirnoff Ice.Do you have a recommendation?Frozen drinks for the hot summer months -FREE if possible!

7. Do you attend dance events outside of theBBC? An overwhelming yes!Are some of them shag dance venues? Where?Some of you attend dance events outside of the Shagworld, others attend many Shag events and othersattend both such as...Richmond, Newport News, Beckley, WV, Vir-ginia Beach, Northern VA, Myrtle Beach,Charleston, WV, Lynchburg, Smith MountainLake. Can’t we turn any dance floor into a shagdance venue?

8. What is your favorite song? Some from the BBC:Nothing on but the RadioCan I have this Dance?Let it be MeGod Bless the Child by Blood, Sweat and TearsHow High the MoonDixie MoonWhat is your favorite dance song? Some more:Can I have this Dance?New York City by the EmbersA Knife and a Fork by Kip AndersonRoll me Over, Lay me Down and Do it AgainSantana’s Smooth

9. Who are Chris and Dorian?For those who don’t know:Our wonderful bartendersat the Loft!

10. Has parking been easy foryou near the Loft?Yes, because I make himdrive!

11. Do you have a recipe thatyou would like toshare? Send it to [email protected]

12. How’s that pivot coming?What pivot?

Footwork needs work or is it foot needs work?

JR’s TOP PICKS for September ‘05

Bottom Line – ChairmanThunderbird – Rudy Blue ShoesWhen Love Slips Away – Jay ProctorHouse On Fire – Danny & The Juniors

96 Miles – Mississippi Hippies

from Eve Fishand BBC Members


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FYI BBC Meeting MinutesMembership: 76 membersBoard Meeting: August 9, 2005Subject: BBC Party at the Fraternal

Order of Police LodgeAudrey said she expected between 50 or 60

people to come. She had spoken to Brennar Goreeand he said Autumn Jones could not make it onSaturday, so his mother was going to be his part-ner. He would arrive between 4:00 and 5:00 P.M.A clean-up committee was discussed, but it wasagreed that all members would help in the clean-up. Thorny said the liquor license would be readyby Saturday. He was going to pick up all the mix-ers and all other soda needed. Audrey was pick-ing up the BBC banner. Also, buying a watercooler to be used at all BBC functions. A 50/50would be done during the party. Brenda Atkinsand Brenda Bishop were picking up all decora-tions. The cash table at the front door would be

BEACH & SHAG DJ’ING FOR DUMMIES–10 EASY STEPS

Northern Virginia Shag Club (NVSC)Wednesday nights at Rene’s Supper Club3251 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 703-385-0077

7:30p.m. to 11:00p.m. $5.00 cover chargeShag lessons begin at 7:30p.m.–8:15p.m.

Dancing 8:15p.m.–11:00p.m.See website for information and events

www.nvshag.org

by Betty Russell

by Jim Rose

Spinnin’ Round…News from the DJ Booth

STEP Buy the Beach Music Anthology Box Set.Just get the first box; six CD’s should beenough for any function.

STEP Buy a big Boom Box with speakers that canbe moved 2-3 feet away from the box. Thismakes your setup look bigger. Don’t botherbuying a back up, they never go down.

STEP Buy a really cheap pair of headphones. Bro-ken ones that someone is throwing awaywill work since you never have to use them.You do need to put them on occasionally tomake people think you’re really doingsomething.

STEP Buy a cheap microphone. Sometimes youhave to make an announcement, althoughnobody listens anyway.

STEP Don’t be concerned about which songs youplay and in what order. Hey, it’s just BeachMusic. Let the crowd sort out what songsthey want to dance to.

STEP If someone complains that the song is toofast or too slow, just say that someone elserequested it to be played at that speed. Re-member, that boom box doesn’t have a pitchcontrol…whatever that is!

STEP When someone requests asong you don’t have, don’tworry. Just say, “Oh, Ididn’t bring that song to-night. I’ll be sure to have itnext time.

STEP If you get bored while play-ing; bring a book or maga-zine to read. No need towatch the crowd and how they react to a song.Remember, it’s just Beach Music.

STEP Don’t bother keeping up with what’s beingplayed elsewhere or by other DJ’s. Just keep onplaying the same old songs. You know howshaggers hate change.

STEP Go ask all the people you know and any DJ youmeet to make you some copies of the BeachMusic they have. Pleading “poor-mouth”always helps and may get you a song or two tosurprise the crowd with.

OK, that’s it! You are now ready to go out into theBeach & Shag world and play yer butt off! Good luck!

Until next time… See ya on the dance floor!

[email protected]

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manned by two people at all times for 45 minute in-crements. The food being brought by members wasdiscussed to be sure there was enough variety. It wasagreed that all members involved in set-up, decora-tions, and food would arrive at the lodge between 2:00and 3:00 P.M. Meeting adjourned: 8:00 P.M.

Treasurer’s Report: $662.02Total cost of first party was $943.46 but we took in

enough ticket sales and 50/50 raffle to offset allbut around $125.00. Lots of our cost was in decora-tions but they can be used again. Cost also includesnew banner.

by Thorny Chilton


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Upcoming Events 2005June10- Women & Blues Exhibit, NationalSept 25 Museum of Women in the Arts, $8 M-S

10-5, Sun noon-5, www.nmwa.orgSept 16-25 25th Anniversary SOS, Myrtle Beach, SCOct. 7-9 U.S. National Dance Championships

Chantilly, VAwww.internationalDanceProductions.com

Oct. 15 Saturday Shag dance at PSDC Room,Vienna, VA, www.nvshag.org

Oct. 15 The "Fabulous Fifties" PartyACCA Temple Shrine,Richmond, VAwww.richmondshag.homestead.com

Oct . 22 NVSC Dance and Workshop with LeslieMelton& William Greene, Merrifield,VA www.nvshag.org

Nov. 4-6 15TH ANNUAL FALL CYCLONEMooresville, NC www.goshagging.com

Nov. 19 Saturday Shag Dance at PSDC Room,Vienna, VA, www.nvshag.org

Dec. 10 NVSC Holiday Party at Springfield,VFW www.nvshag.org

Dec. 30–Jan 1 OBSC New Year’s Eve 2005 Midnight on the Orient Express, OuterBanks, N.C. www.obxshagclub.com

Jan.12-15 Mid-Winter Myrtle Beach, SC

So, what is the Society of Stranders?" Founded in 1980,the Society of Stranders (SOS) is an organization thatenjoys, upholds, and perpetuates the traditions of beachand shag music, and shag dancing.

ANNUAL PARTIES!!!SOS is widely recognized for its two yearly adult

parties (the Spring Safari and the Fall Migration) heldin North Myrtle Beach, SC. People go to these eventsto have fun, enjoy the beach, see old friends, and tomake new ones. Started as a small reunion of friends,they are now attended by 12,000+ members!

Both yearly SOS events are ten days in length, andencompass the majority of the local lounges in theOcean Drive area of North Myrtle Beach, SC. Insidethese participating lounges, the best shag DJ’s from allover the East coast play the hottest new and old beachand shag tunes. It is non-stop fun from early in the dayuntil the wee hours of the morning.

Each SOS event includes special activities like danceworkshops, exhibitions, contests, live entertainment,

SOS stands for the “Society of Stranders.”and a parade (in the Spring) and “Fun Monday”(in the Fall). SOS even gives you free food in par-ticipating lounges at various times during the week.Trams provided by SOS run up and down the beachduring peak hours offering free rides to and fromthe lounges.

Of course, there is so much more at the “biggestand best of all adult beach parties.” But, you needto experience it to understand!!!!! Go once, and youwill find that yearly return trips become a time-hon-ored tradition!!!!!!!!!!!! (Note: The next SOS is FallMigration scheduled for Sept. 16-25, 2005.)

You can become a member of SOS now andimmediately begin enjoying these benefits. SOSmembership lasts from January 1st to December31st, yet costs only $35. All of your friends are hav-ing fun. What are you waiting for? Go for it. JoinSOS today!

See www.shagdance.com for info on member-ship and for future SOS party dates and events.

by Heather Jennings

HappyBirthday!!!

Sept./October BBC Member Birthdays

Gerry Scott 9/16Karen Crawford 9/17Cindy Goree 9/18Audrey Borja 9/21Eve Fish 9/21Nick Duy 9/26Wes Kirchner 9/28Marion Dongieux 10/3Liz Newton 10/11Gary Hynden 10/19Jill Kujawa 10/19Greg Chambers 10/28


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L-R Individual sponsors: Tim and Eve Fish, Peggy and MarionDongieux, Shirley and Wes Kirchner, Don and Audrey Borja (absent)

BBCer’s Shaggin’ Out and About!Having a fun time at Runway Boogie at Hern’s Hanger in

Beckley, West Virginia by the Beckley Area Shag Club

L-R Ron and Brenda Bishop, Heather and Craig Jennings, Audrey Borja, Sam Martin and Joanie Edwards,Bonnie and Jim Rose, Jewell Pradier, Betty Russell, Don Borja, Chuck Russell, Ann Thompson,

Shirley and Wes Kirchner, and Eve and Tim Fish

Craig Jennings judgingNovice Division

Peggy and Marion enjoyingthe party!

Jim and Brenda dancing

Craig and Heather takehome 4th place in

Professional Division

Vision’s Dance Contest,Richmond, Virginia

BBC helps to sponsor the 3rdAnnual SPA/CSA event


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A BIG THANK YOU!Northern Virginia Shag Club,Richmond Shag Club, Lynchburg,Colonial Beach Shag for all yoursupport!!!! and all the BBCmembers who worked sohard to make it happen!

thanks JIM ROSE for the

fantastic music!

BBC’s 1st

Annual Party

A hit!

Where isMarion?


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NVSC’s Capitol Classic in Alexandria, Virginia

BBCer’s Shaggin’ Out and About!

BBC members, Carl and Rhonda win big! A hugedoor prize of goodies from NVSC.

And then there areshoes! And dancingshoe vendors ofcourse.

Ann Thompson LineDancing with some of thebest!

BBCers dancingthe night away atNVSC’’s 10thAnnual CapitolClassic

Line Dancing Lessons by Jewell Pradieron the 3rd Tuesday of the month

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