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2010 Shag Club Golf Cart Fund Raiser...

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OD Shag Club Party at the Pirates Cove...

The OD Shag Club Pirates Costume Party was held Saturday June 26 at 6 PM at Pirates Cove. President Bruce Fitzsimmons opened the party and welcomed all members, new members and guest. He stated the Nominating Committee for 2011 slate of officers has been formed and consist of the following members: Shelia Wright, Donnie Schultz, Helen Taylor, Jerry Taylor and Larry Jones. If you would like to run for one of the positions on the Executive Board please contact one of the committee members listed above. Please consider running for an office to insure the success and future of the OD Shag Club. After Bruce said a Blessing we all dug into pizza, salad and desserts.

The Shag Club furnished pizza from Georgia's and salad. Members brought desserts made with lime or rum. There were lots of different delicious desserts. Thanks to everyone who brought a dessert. Thanks also to the food committee for serving the food and cleaning everything up after we ate.

Classy, Sandra and Cindy did another great job with the decorations.

The Club was filled with Shag Pirates. There were tall pirates, short pirates, skinny pirates and heavy pirates, every kind of pirate you could think of. There were so many creative costumes but only three people could win the money. 1st place winning $75.00 was Bonnie Robinson. 2nd place winning $50.00 was Charles Smith. 3rd place winning $25.00 was Leonard Gardner. Diane Bauer is Entertainment Chairman and we really appreciate all the hard work she is doing for us this year.

Jackie Barnhart sold 50/50 tickets. The winner of the 50/50 drawing was Harvey Eisner winning $103.00. Sandra Applebee won the name tag drawing and Sandra Cummings won the logo drawing.

Make sure to check out the website for all the awesome pictures Pat and Jon Harris took.

DJ Milton White played good music for us to shag to. Thanks Milton.

Thanks also to Pirates Cove and all the bartenders who made us so welcome.

Stay cool and don’t forget the Poke Run July 24th.

Carol Holt
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Junior SOS Farewell Brunch....

The Junior SOS Farewell Brunch was held Sunday, July 18th at Fat Harold’s Beach Club. It was a special event to say goodbye to Junior SOS members and their families hosted by the OD Shag Club and Fat Harold's. We had a total of 243 in attendance for the brunch. This year we had plenty of food, thanks to the Food Committee and all the OD Shag Club members who brought breakfast casseroles, fruit, biscuits & gravy and pastries. Following the brunch, they had their customary Gospel Hour Program. The OD Shag Club made a $505 donation to the Junior SOS Organization.

The General Store had its opening with the new store front and the committee was successful in selling merchandise. You will hear more about the General Store as we approach SOS Fall Migration. Overall, this year’s Junior SOS Brunch was another success.

Rich Young

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OD Shag Club Poker Run

Wow yea, what a great day for a ride!  We called for the poker run to be held rain or shine, and all we got was the shine (not moon)!   We had 101 actual players in the poker run and several other people that went along as designated drivers or just to have fun!

As usual, we gave away a LOT of prizes at each location as well as a LLLLLLLLLLLot of money.

Our route started at the O.D. Arcade, then on to Big KT’s (their first taste of shaggers), to Deckers  (thanks for the beads!), to the Hideaway Grill where this year they were really ready for the crowd, and then finally winding up at Fat Harold’s Beach Club for the grand prize award presentation. We had food for everyone and gave away several more prizes. We also gave away 13 more  $50.00  prizes. 

The main prize winners were Heidi Cross for the worst hand paying $100.00.  The second best hand paid $300.00 to Rhonda Sonson and the first place winner, Archie Amerson won a whopping $600.00. 

A special thanks for all who helped sign in the players and to Paul Harrison for being the voice of “ POKER RUN 2010” and to Vicki for her creative computer talents for our fliers.

We topped off a perfect day by giving Fat Harold a $100.00 check for Camp Kemo. Safe, fun and money for the kids. IT DON’T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THAT!

(Jim Queen has been the coordinator for the Poker Runs for the past two years)

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OD Shag Club Party / Slate of Officers & Board Members Nominations...

Roaring Twenties with the Mr. OD Shag Club Beauty Pageant

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THE 20TH ANNUAL ODSC CHARITY FALL/SOS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Saturday, September 18th, 2010

SOS / O.D. Shag Club Fall Golf Tournament will be at Valley at Eastport Golf Course

the first Saturday of Fall SOS, September 18th at 9 AM

Don't miss our 20th Annual SOS/ODSC Charity Golf Tournament!

LIMITED FIELD: 80 Players, (only the first 80 players to enter will play)

Print and mail your registration fee and form today!!!

(click here to print a copy of the entry form)

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O.D. Shag Club Fall SOS Brunch…

We will gather again to have a delicious breakfast, share SOS plans with friends and dance to great music on Sunday, September 19, at the O.D. Arcade. The liquid sunshine will be ready at 10 am we will begin eating at 10:30.

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OD Shag Club Fall Clean Sweep...

The OD Shag Club "Clean Sweep" will be held on Saturday, October 2nd. Sign-in will begin at 8:30am with Biscuits, Donuts, Coffee, etc. at the OD Pavilion Sunset Grill. The Beach Clean-up will begin at 9:00 AM.

All members, both old and new, are asked to participate in this Community Service Event. SOS will have generated trash on our Beach. This is our opportunity for our Club to show the Community that we care about our Beach and are willing to offer our help in keeping it clean! We are hoping for a large member turn-out. If you have never participated, PLEASE DO SO THIS YEAR. We need your help and 2 hours of your time…..

please contact: Pat and Jon Harris patharris@coventrydesigns.com

Thank you for your participation,
Pat and Jon Harris
Clean Sweep Committee

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Slate of Officers for the year of 2011 and Board of Directors for the years 2011-2012...

Slate of Board of Directors for the years 2011-2012

From left to right - Cassy Shumway, Bill Rowland, Linda Morrison,

Pat Harris, Diane Bauer, not pictured - Al Cosgrove

Slate of Officers for the year of 2011

From left to right Bob Sanders, Etta Allen,

Howard Stallings, Rich Young

We are very proud to have the following members that have the desire and willingness

to work hard and help promote and preserve the OD Shag Club:

Slate of Officers for the year of 2011 and Board of Directors for the years 2011-2012....

Slate of Officers & Board Members

Election of Officers & Board Members will be held at 6 PM, Oct. 16^th at Pirates Cove. You will be voting for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and three board members. Candidates will be announced and given the opportunity to speak, or have someone speak on their behalf as to their accomplishments and/or goals for the coming year if elected.  Candidates are asked to limit their time to 2 minutes.  Voting will begin immediately following the last candidate to speak.

For the office of President - Rich Young

    I was born and raised in Illinois.  My wife, Karen, and I attended and graduated from Western Illinois University, which is where we met. We are celebrating our 43rd anniversary in August.  I served two years in the Army stationed in Germany.  We have two children, one son and one daughter.  Our son and his family live in Minneapolis, MN and our daughter and her family live in Wausau, WI.  We have eight grandchildren.

    I worked for John Deere for 35 years.  We transferred from Wisconsin to Cary, NC in 1998.  After 35 years with John Deere, I retired in December 2001 and then worked as an outside consultant to the company for three more years.  In Wisconsin, I was President of the Horicon Chamber of Commerce, President of the Dodge County Personnel Association, President of the Horicon Lions Club and a member of the Wisconsin Career Planning and Placement Assoc.  I am currently a member of the Little River Elks and the Little River American Legion.

    My wife and I learned the basic shag 10 yrs. ago in Raleigh, NC and then attended several SOS events.  Since December 2006, we have lived full time in Little River.  In 2008 & 2009, we were Co-chairpersons for the Food Committee of the OD Shag Club.  This year Karen is Membership Chairperson and I am Vice President and I would like to continue to volunteer my time and skills again next year serving as the OD Shag Club President. 

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For the office of Vice President – Howard Stallings

    After I retired as a high school teacher, coach and Athletic Director in 2003, my wife, Debbie, and I moved to North Myrtle Beach. We joined the O.D. Shag Club soon after and began volunteering our services to the club. I served as Vice-President in 2007 and President of the O.D. Shag Club in 2008.

    I believe that my past experience will help the in-coming 2011 President and Board continue being the best shag club in the ACSC organization. The O.D. Shag Club and I would appreciate your support in the coming year.

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For the office of Secretary – Etta Allen

    The OD Shag Club is very important to me. Being a member is a privilege and I am so thankful for friends that I have made. Our club is a "social club", but it is also a big responsibility to be an officer and a board member. I know and hope that our members also know that I have shown my dedication to our club. Over the years I have worked with all of the ODSC Committees, served as Treasurer for two years, Vice-President, and was honored to be the President of our Club.  It takes a lot of planning and hard work to make the OD Shag Club  a success and we welcome all members to volunteer your time and ideas.   I ask for your support  for the position of Secretary of OD Shag Club and  I will commit  myself to give 100% for the good of our Club as I have in the past. I love our Club and am willing to work to make it successful and fun for you to be a member.

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For the office of Treasurer - Bob Sanders

    I’m honored to have been asked to run for the Office of Treasurer by the Nominating committee.  I became an ODSC Member after retiring and moving to Carolina Shores, NC with my wife, Kathy, in 2006.  Since  becoming  an ODSC Member, I have served the Club in many Capacities.  Currently, I am in the second year of being the Golf Tournament Co-Chairperson for the annual ODSC/SOS Charity Golf Tournament. For the last two years I have also Co-chaired the “Clean-Sweep Committee” with my wife, Kathy.

After graduating from WVU with a BS degree in Industrial Management, I was first employed with Corning Glass Works for 10 years and then Lenox China and Crystal for 30 years. I have had a significant amount of business financial experience in the management of these manufacturing plants. This includes setting and managing budgets, creating & issuing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports to corporate headquarters.  These budgets were in the multi-million dollar range. Based on these experiences, my work ethics and skills, I’m sure I can be a successful treasurer for our Club.

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For the office of Board Member - Diane Bauer

    Hi!  My name is Diane Bauer and I was born and raised in California. (I know what you are thinking—“You Poor Thing”).  I’ve been married for 24 years and when John decided to retire we thought, why not move to the east coast?  It would be something different and we would be closer to John’s family (as he is from Virginia).  So in September, 1999 we moved to Urbanna, Virginia in Middlesex County.  After trying the rural life for 7 years (only 2 stoplights in the entire county where we lived) we wanted a change from taking care of horses and keeping up the 20 acres we owned. So we looked around and decided on the area of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. We both love dancing and since NMB is known world wide to be the Shag capital of the world, how could we go wrong. It’s also a great place to ride our Harleys. Needless to say it was the best decision we ever made.  We have been members of the OD Shag Club for 3 years now, and have, over the course of time, met many wonderful people and made some great friends.  I co-chaired the Hospitality Committee in 2009, and am Chairman of the Entertainment Committee this year. I enjoy being involved with the Shag Club and would like to become even more involved by becoming a member of the OD Shag Club board of directors. 

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For the office of Board Member - Linda C. Morrison 

    Born and raised in Richmond, Va., I joined the Richmond Shag Club in 1994 and met Brian there in 2004.  I served on the Richmond Shag Club board for a couple of years and served as Secretary for a year.  I moved to N. Myrtle Beach in January 2008. In May 2009 Brian and I were married on the beach. Between us we have 3 children and 6 grandchildren.  Prior to moving here I had never lived anywhere except Richmond. Now I wouldn’t think of living anywhere other than N. Myrtle Beach.

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For the office of Board Member - Al Cosgrove

    I’m honored to have been nominated to run the for the Office of Board Member. I have helped with food with Karen & Rich Young for 2 years, sold raffle tickets, helped set up beach events. Will strive to keep shag club growing.

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For the office of Board Member - Pat Harris

    I feel privileged to have been nominated to run for the Office of Board Member.  My husband, Jon, and I moved to Carolina Shores, NC in 2003, from Ellicott City, MD where I had been employed by Zurich Insurance Company for over 20 years.  I held various corporate management positions in areas of underwriting, regulatory compliance, and group sales.  Upon moving to NC, I started a custom window treatment business. 

    Having vacationed here most of my life, I grew to love beach music and the Shag.  Since becoming an ODSC member, I have served the club in several capacities.  Currently, I am the “Clean Sweep” Co-Chairperson with my husband, Chairperson for the Golf Cart Charity Fund Raiser and have served on the SOS Parade committee.  Most of you probably know be best as the club photographer.  I will be forever grateful to the club for making us feel so welcome. 

    I would be an honor to offer my skills and time to move the club progressively into the future and assure that its most valued traditions are preserved.  Thank you all for your support.               Remember ---Smile!

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For the office of Board Member - Bill Rowland

    I moved to the beach in September of 1999 after retiring from the Baltimore police dept. And have never looked back.  I began taking shag lessons in 2002 after watching them at fat Harold’s and have been hooked on the life style and the dance ever since.  I joined the South Strand Shag Club after meeting Lanie at the VFW and then began taking lessons from Judy Duke for several years.  I was elected to the Board of South Strand Shag Club in 2005 and served as Board member for (2) years, Vice President for (2) years and President for (1) year.

    Lanie and I joined the OD Shag Club in 2006 and felt like we had arrived. Being a member of this club has been a blessing for the number of friends we have made over the years and the great times we shared.  I believe I bring, not only my love for the dance to the table, but my experience as a Shag Club Board Member and Officer.

    If elected I will work diligently to grow and promote the club and all the good work it does for our community and the shag community as well.

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For the office of Board Member - Cassy Shumway

    I was born in Plattsburgh, New York 51 years ago. My dad was in the Air Force for 20 years. My husband Tim was also in the Air Force for 20 years. I have never called anywhere home but here in Little River, SC.
    I meet Tim in high school we have been married for 33 years. We have one daughter and two grandsons. We retired here in 1996 because my Mom, Grandmother, and sister lived here. My sister wanted us to go take Shag lessons with her 2 months after we moved here. I had no idea what the Shag was. Tim, myself and Cindy took lessons for 5 years with Judy Duke.
    We have been a member of the O D Shag Club for 13 years. I have become a more outgoing person because of the shag club. I have been on the Entertainment Committee for 3 years. When Pat Ott first asked me to be on it I told her no. However, she keep asking so I finally decided to say yes. I did tell her that I would help in any way I could but I wasn't going to be part of the entertainment. Well, that didn't last long I was dancing and doing skits before I knew it I LOVED it.
    I was chair person on the Hospitality Committee last year. It was really great because I got to meet and know a lot of the members by being on this committee, I enjoyed being there each and every month. This year I am the chair person for the Decorating Committee. Decorating for the parties has really been a lot of work but so much fun. We go to every O D Shag Club party when we're in town. I take part in clean sweep when I can. I am in every parade that the O D Shag Club is involved in. I love being in the parades with the Shag club.
    This year I want to try something new and that is why I am running for a position as a board member. Unfortunately I will not be at the Shag Club party on Election night as we will be on a cruise. So please vote for me I will do my best. I can tell you that I will put my heart into everything I do as a member of the board. My THANKS to everyone for your support!

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POLLS Will Close at 7:30 PM Sharp

 Food will be served while votes are being counted.  Election results will be announced as soon as possible.

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OD Shag Club Election Party

It’s election night and all members attending can vote for the leadership of the OD Shag Club for 2011. The evening begins at 6:00pm, Saturday, October 16th. at the Pirates Cove. The club will provide dinner.

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