A special note from the
Gaston Shaggers club president...
(Freddie Cuthbertson)

    Great turnout for our Independence Day Party!!   Our "End of Summer Party" is here.  It sure
doesn't feel like our summer is almost over with all the hot weather we've been having.  For this
party, we have another great "DJ" to spin the tunes for us - Gene Hensley.  Gene has been a
favorite for many years, so let's be there to support him.

    We had eight GSI members attending the Summer Workshop in Greenville, SC.  A couple of
important items to share with you - Fun Monday at Fall Migration – absolutely no coolers on the
streets and if you are carrying a cup, there should not be any "hard Stuff" in it - an "ale" seems
to be OK.  The NMB Police Department works with us to make sure we always have fun, but we
MUST remember to obey their rules and regulations.  Don't put yourself in a foolish position.  
Another item, there were two clubs voted out of SOS because they failed to meet the criteria to
be members.  The ACSC officer election was held and the following officers were reelected:  
Chairman, Judy Vick; Vice-Chairman, Ken Akin; Secretary, Sonny Brown; and Treasurer, Allen
Henry.

    FUN MONDAY TICKETS:  We have only sold 20 tickets - see Julie Wright to buy your tickets.  
SOS sends each Club 100 tickets to sell.  This money is used for the promotion of "Fun Monday"
and they need our help, so let's support this campaign.
    OCTOBER 11TH - GASTON SHAGGERS CHICKEN PICKIN'!!!!!!!!!!  We have the raffle
tickets for the TV.  I hope each member steps up to take 10 tickets - either sell them or buy them
for yourself - the tickets are only $1.00 each.  Remember this is our big fund raiser for the year
and we need to work together to help others in need.  The Club member selling the most tickets
will win $50.00.  Better keep you eye on Lisa Dawson - she's called twice to get more tickets!
Vickie Hepler is in charge of the raffle tickets.  She will mail you tikets, or you can see her at the
party to pick-up yours.  If you have already sold any tickets, turn in your money and ticket stubs
to Vickie ASAP.

    Thanks again to Charlie Cloninger for providing CDs for door prizes for our July party.
THANKS CHARLIE!!

    Congratulations to Craig and Sherry Graves on the birth of their daughter, Vivian Elizabeth,
born on July 13th, 7 lbs 8ozs. She is beautiful and I understand she is already a "daddy's girl".

    Keep Frances Hanna in your thoughts  and prayers.  We hope to see her "out and about"
soon.

    We have alot of guests to attend our parties, which is great.  When you welcome these
guests, let's encourage them to join our club.  We always have Membership Applications at the
front of the room, or contact a Board Member to get an application.

     Don't forget Corey Alexander will be the instructor for the shag lesson at 7:00 pm.  Corey
was the Junior National Champion in 1999 and 2000.  You don't want to miss this lesson.

    Set-up is 12:30 the day of our party.  We need YOU!!   Support our local Shag Clubs!!   Go
out and dance!!  See you on the 16th.                                   
                                                          Your Prez, FREDDIE