May 21, 2016 Weekly Newsletter What a wonderful night! Thanks to Linda and Charlie Reese for teaching private lessons and for teaching a free intermediate class Saturday night. We appreciate you!

We had multiple visitors. We had folks from Rome, GA and even had a visitor from India. Also, we enjoyed seeing Jackie McGee Saturday night! We so appreciate our front door greeters. Thanks to Kabee Johnston and Bill Train!

Thanks to Debbie and Mark Hicks for also helping out at the front desk.

Thanks to our DJ, Rich Kopels for keeping the music playing and the dance floor crowded! Thanks!

Split the Kitty Split the kitty tickets were sold by Carol Puza and Chuck Duymich. Thanks guys!

Split the Kitty winner was Carol Daniels. She won $112. Congrats! Nice photobomb Sharon.

Member Lottery Barbara Jones won the member lottery jackpot of $362. Awesome! Next week the member lottery amount will be $56.

Barbara Ratner wanted to thank everyone for remembering her mom, Julie, with cards and phone calls. In her honor, Barbara wore her mother’s sparkling bracelet and her cute jacket that she still had in her closet with the tags on it.

Your mom had good taste and a wonderful spirit (and an awesome daughter). She will be missed!

Bill Train wanted to make sure everyone checked out his unique socks!

Message from Dennis Franklin Club President We have had to cancel the June Camp Sunshine golf outing. Please support the next Camp Sunshine fundraiser, the gift tree.

Intermediate Dancers

Message from Rena Our Dance Class Coordinator Extraordinaire A GREAT BIG "Thank you" to Linda & Charlie Reese for teaching us such a fun and challenging step. Believe you me if you don't practice that step you will forget it in just a matter of a couple of days. What a great turn out! Thanks to all of you for showing up. Due to Linda & Charlie being here, we moved our regular lessons back a week. Next week will be our 3rd lesson for Basic I & II. We will be teaching the triple basic (Basic I) and the belly-roll in Basic II. Come on out if you missed these classes or if you never learned them to begin with, ALL are welcome.

Our last class will be June 4th before breaking for the summer so be sure and change your calendars. Watch the update for our line dance schedule for the summer.

*MAY SCHEDULE FREE SHAG LESSONS** ALL LESSONS BEGIN AT 6:00 BASIC I

BASIC II

MAY 28

Triple Basic

Belly Roll

JUNE 4

Apple Jack

SUGAR FOOT, review,, etc

Be sure and check our “WEEKLY UPDATE”, www.shagatlanta.com, For any changes to our schedule. Questions? Contact Rena Wood [email protected] 770-469-5422

Junior ShagAtlanta Update Thanks to Pat Folds for teaching the junior shaggers! We had 9 kids!

Please join us Saturday, May 28th as we celebrate Memorial Day! If you served in the military, we appreciate your service!

Food specials 3 BBQ Chicken Sliders $9.00 1/2 Rack of Ribs, fries and cold slaw $13.95

JOIN US! JUNE 18 JAM SESSION WESTERN NIGHT

WEAR YOUR FAVORITE WESTERN OUTFIT! FINGER FOODS SERVED 6PM – 7PM BUSINESS MEETING

7PM- 7:30PM

WINNER OF GIFT TREE WILL BE ANNOUNCED

Upcoming Junior ShagAtlanta Dates Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM June 4 June 18 No Junior Shag events will be held during July and August. Junior Shaggers are encouraged to attend the Junior SOS event in Myrtle Beach in July.

Upcoming ShagAtlanta Events May 28 June 18 July 2 August 20 November 12 December 1-3

Memorial Day Celebration Jam Session July 4th Party Jam Session Jam Session Christmas Party

Saturday, March 12

Dancin’ On Depot Friday, June 24 Event

Hartwell, Georgia's Downtown Development Authority is, once again, sponsoring Dancin' On Depot and we would love for you to join us!! Live music by "Still Cruzin' " stillcruzin.com Friday, June 24th Gates open at 6PM and music begins at 7PM Depot Street in downtown Hartwell $5/person Put on your dancing shoes and come join the dance crowd on Depot St! In addition to great live music we will have food and beverages for sale throughout the evening.

WELCOME DESK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We need you to sign up in the book for an hour here or there. Please don’t forget that this task is a necessary part of our Saturday nights. Thank you to the volunteers that have helped out on previous Saturdays! And THANK YOU to all who committed to volunteer in the future. Please see Barbara Jones, email her ([email protected]) or just sign up in the book that is kept at the table.

Members in Need Remember to keep all of those in our club who are recovering from illnesses in your thoughts and prayers. Cards and emails are appreciated.

 Ronnie Walker  Lib Taylor  Betty Herington  Jean Bourn If anyone knows of a member in need of special thoughts and prayers, please email [email protected].

Split the Kitty Volunteers Needed Please help ShagAtlanta by volunteering to sell "Split-the-Kitty" or 50/50 raffle tickets on Saturday nights at Nemoe's. Aside from volunteering to serve at the front desk sign-in table, this is another great way for new members to meet more members. You can signup on a sheet provided at the front desk or call Karen Williford at 770-403-9366.

Camp Sunshine Fundraiser Message from Joe Woodie: Our Camp Sunshine Tree has over $400.00 of gift cards and money which includes the following:  Home Depot  Lowe's  Chick-Fil-A  McDonald's  Bed, Bath & Beyond  Olive Garden  1 ticket to ShagAtlanta's "Christmas in the Park"($70.00 value)  ITunes  Georgia Lottery tickets

Tickets are $10.00 each or 6 for $50.00. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN. Drawing with be at the next Jam session. Please see Joe Woodie for tickets.

SOS Cards Please see Kathy Stowers if you wish to purchase a SOS card. She has one left.

Fun Monday Tickets Club officers are selling Fun Monday tickets for $10. First prize is $7500. The drawing is September 19 in Myrtle Beach. Portion of the profits donated go to Caring 4 Kids through the SOS Charitable Foundation. You do not have to be present to win!

PICTURES FROM SATURDAY NIGHT

DJ Schedule May 28 – Norman Mills June 4 – Big & Rich June 11 – Ronnie Vaughn June 18 – Billy Waldrep June 25 – Rich Kopels July 2 – Jim Agee

Happy May Birthdays!!

May-01 May-02 May-02 May-02 May-03 May-04 May-05 May-10 May-11 May-11 May-13 May-13 May-16 May-20 May-22 May-23 May-24 May-24 May-27 May-30 May-30 May-31 May-31

Barbara Lisa Sheila Randy Weyman Rena Shirley Cooper E. Rick Deborah Anita Bill Bob Thom Ken Rick John Jack Debbie Len Roger Reg Linda

Raye Albright Kelley Taylor Smith Wood Baskin Taylor III Katz Foran Adams Hatley Davis Bardugon Box Sjoholm Harper Teague Stewart Cayce Dimsdale Irby Keogler

We have a deal with the Hampton Inn across the street from Nemoe’s. Located in Technology Park, our hotel offers free breakfast, Wi-Fi and shuttle service (within a 5 mile radius) Mon-Fri. Book now and enjoy your stay. Mention Shag Atlanta and you can get a room for just $69.00 a night. Great rooms…great (free) breakfast. 770-729-0015 NOTE: Call the HOTEL, not the 800 number in order to get the ShagAtlanta price. If you have something to add to the weekly update, please send to [email protected]. Have a great week.