DJ Gene Sistare’s selection of music kept the dance floor full at Saturday night’s Social. In collaboration with the Host Team, he played Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless The USA” song as veteran members stood in front of the stage while other attendees stood before them to pay tribute for their service. Table decorations of red, white, and blue were displayed by the Host Team members: Gary & Jo Garber, Mike & Donna Thomason, Sandy Forsythe, and Tom Donaghy. DJ Gene Sistare was the 50/50 winner.

There were 88 who attended the Social: 54 Full Members, 21 Associate Members, 5 new Full Members, and 8 new Associate Members. As this was the “Re-Up” Month, 42 full members paid for their renewal and 8 Associates paid to switch to Full Member status in 2016. Any Full Members who wish to renew for 2016 may send a check for $20 payable to MASS at PO Box 992, Southern Pines, NC 28388. Others may download the Full Member application from the website www.mooreareashagsociety.com and send it with payment to the same address.

At the brief Business Meeting, members voted to approve the slate of officers nominated for 2016 as well as the edits to the By-Laws. Also, a survey was distributed to determine if members wanted any changes in the format of the Socials for 2016. Of the 40 forms that were returned, 35 elected to keep the same format. Therefore, we will continue to have Host Teams of 6-8 members who will select a theme, set up tables with simple decorations, work the registration table, handle 50/50 sales, and clean up. Decide which month you would like to host and sign up as soon as possible.

Our December 5th Social is the annual Member Appreciation event, including a catered dinner for all 2015 Full Members at no cost with no entry fee. Associate Members or invited guests may attend at a cost of $15, which must be paid by November 30. Everyone is requested to bring non-perishable foods for donation to the Food Pantry Ministry at West End United Methodist Church.

Last year, there were several “no shows” (mostly by Full Members) which resulted in an unnecessary expense for MASS. Therefore, anyone (Full or Associate or Guest) who makes a reservation and does not cancel by the date listed will be expected to pay the $15 cost to MASS.

You may begin to make your reservations for the December 5th Social now. All reservations must be made by email mooreshaggers@gmail.com, phone 910-585-7292, or mail (MASS, PO Box 992, Southern Pines, NC 28388) and payment of the $15 should be sent to the MASS address. The final deadline for reservations is Monday, November 30.

If circumstances change and you cannot attend, the deadline for cancellations is Wednesday, December 2nd in order to avoid payment.

That’s about all for now. Check the weekly updates and come out to the shag events in the area when possible.

See you at the December Social. Until then,
Keep Shagging!!!

Yvonne Jordan
Madam President