August 2016 Issue
Martha Mobley, Editor
The President’s Letter
Good Day fellow CASA Members and
friends:
Whew - What a scorcher July has been and
August is thought of as the hottest month!
Let's all hope August is cooler than average
and much more enjoyable.
The highlight of my July was representing
panionship, communication and exercise
are all essential parts. Anyone, looking, or
not, has heard of or witnessed our very poplar Carolina Shaggers Lifestyle. A Lifestyle
filled with enjoyable fun activities including
Food, Drink, Companionship, New Friends,
Great Music and as much dancing as one
can enjoy.
our Chatham Area Shag Association - CASA
I see evidence of this growing trend in that
- at the Association of Carolina Shag Clubs the "soon to be Grey Hair" are filling Shag
ACSC- 2016 Summer Workshop in Columbia,
Class Beginner Groups everywhere. No deSC, sponsored by the Palmetto Shag Club.
cent instructors are saying their classes are
Our CASA is one of the 95 Shag Clubs in the decreasing - rather beginning classes are
growing. To me this is evidence that shag is
ACSC Group. SOS also operates under the
strong and viable.
ACSC umbrella.
Theme of the workshop, "A Slice Of Our
Future", with an illustration depicting the
entire 95 Club ACSC Group as a big pie and
younger members, (think "Junior Shaggers"),
as a slice of our pie necessary to make the
pie whole and complete.
There is a tremendous age gap between the
Junior Shaggers, who age out at 21, often
grand children of us "Senior" Shaggers, and
the predominant "Grey Hairs" most often
seen at Carolina Shag events. This "in between" group is a major concern for myself
and most Shag Clubs Members.
Last month I broached the subject of involving a younger segment into our ageing
CASA. There was only one member who
responded with ideas and thoughts on this
important issue. I commend her for caring,
responding and sharing ideas.
I feel, from personal observation, that although we are not attracting the 20 trough
40 age group. We - the aging "Grey Hair"
group most often seen at shag dance functions - are attracting the "soon to be Grey
Hair" group who are seeking companionship
and an important Social Life.
In our quest to live longer, productive and
enjoyable lives, we are learning that com-
There are friendly neighbor shag clubs trying to make the new shaggers their home
club. We at CASA MUST get out, be friendly
and attract new shaggers. We have a great
venue for our socials with reasonably priced
excellent seafood, room to socialize or
dance, the best DJs in our area offering a
wide variety of dance favourites and a very
friendly atmosphere.
Let's, at our Chatham Area Shag Association, welcome any newcomers to our socials
- beginning NOW! Shall we offer an incentive
that first time visitors are invited to attend
at no charge or perhaps a guest be admitted
free with a paying member?
2016 Officers
President
Tom Pritchett
Vice President
Jay Strickland
Secretary
Linda McVey
Treasurer
Cynthia Strickland
Sergeant At Arms
|Neil Flynt
Board Members
Pansy Flynt
Diane Hayes
Please, support
your Club and your
Officers!
11550 Hwy. 15-501, Cole Park Shopping
Center. Mike Harding, one of the most
sought-after DJ's will provide the best
variety of music for our occasion.
BE THERE!
Speaking of members. We are long overdue Save me a dance!
for our Annual Member Re-Up Social. We will Tom Pritchett, President
have a Board Meeting in August and develop
plans for the Re-Up Social around October
and electing officers for the next two years.
I encourage all members to think, and talk,
among yourselves about new officers who
would work diligently to grow our CASA to a
dynamic group filled with fun shaggers who
want to continue our wholesome, fun filled
lifestyle!
Our August Social is Sunday the 14th at
Capt. John's Dockside Seafood Restaurant,
Please support our advertisers
Please visit the CASA website at
http://www.chathamareashagassociation.weebly.com
Martha Mobley is the administrator – 336-263-0829
Shag Instruction & Classes
Instructors:
June Keicher • Larry Patterson
Informal & Fun • No Partner Required
East Chatham Senior Center
365 Highway 87N
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Beginners:....... 7:00pm
Intermediate: .. 8:00pm
Advanced: ....... 9:00pm
For More Information Call:
June: (919) 545-1757
Larry Patterson: (919) 922-2906
Happy
Happy
Birthday
Anniversary
Lynn Dupree 5-Aug
Jim Rishel
6-Aug
Steve Robinson
9-Aug
Pat Godfrey 15-Aug
Faye Lewis
Jim Baltzegar
15-Aug
24-Aug
No anniversaries this month!
P. O. Box 1489
Pittsboro, NC 27312
August Social
August 14
14,, 2016
More Information Inside
Chatham Area Shag Association
Welcomes all new members; renewed
members and guests.
Be sure to welcome new folks and ask
them to dance.
August 2016
The objective of the Chatham Area Shag Association is to bring people
together with the mutual interest in shag dancing, socializing,
developing friendships, and to preserve the shag dance and its music.