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May 2, 2015

“Derby Day Dancing at May 2nd Social”

Thanks to Mic MacCoy and his team for another festive Kentucky Derby Night. Assisting Mic were members Laura Stutts, Sandra Blake, Bill Shockley, Carole Wunderlin, Nanci Donald, and Bud Hunter. Thanks also to the 15 ladies who entered the Derby Hat Contest. Winner Robbie Taylor sported a wide brim black hat decorated with feathers and spring flowers. Runner-ups were Connie Warren in her hot pink poofy hat (which was actually worn at a previous derby) and Carole Wunderlin in her straw hat trimmed with red roses. In addition, Cliff Brown won the 50/50 – perfectly timed for his May Birthday.

Even though a wide variety of events were scheduled on Saturday, a total of 91 attended the MASS Social. This included 59 Full Members, 17 Associate Members, and 15 New Associate Members. DJ David Sessoms played some old and new shag tunes as well as our favorite line dance music.

Early in the evening members approved the selection of 501(c) 7 as the nonprofit status for our club. Treasurer Bert Higgins and President Yvonne Jordan will submit the application within a few days.

Mike Sigler announced that the socials for the next two months will be held on the second Friday instead of the usual first Saturday. Therefore, our next socials are scheduled on Friday, June 12 and Friday, July 10. Same time (7-11 pm), same place (Elks Lodge, Southern Pines). Please make note of these changes on your calendars. The June Host Team already has a theme (Let’s Dance). At this time, there is no host team for July 10. Contact me or Connie Warren or send an email if you will host in July (lots of decorations for Independence Day are already in the MASS closet, just need to set out them out on tables——Hey, how easy is that???)

After Social 165 closed, MASS member Charles Ross agreed to open Down Memory Lane on Wednesday nights for shag and line dancing with music by DJ Curtis Carpenter. Obviously, sufficient attendance is necessary to keep this mid-week dancing opportunity available. So, come on out to DML to unwind, socialize, and dance on Wednesday nights from 7pm to 11pm!

Finally, Fundraiser Planning is underway. Come to the next meeting on Tuesday, May 12 at 4 pm at the Elks Club if you want to be a part of the planning process.

Until next month, Keep Shagging!!

Yvonne Jordan (Madam President)