Dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Shag dance, and its related music
President's Message
May 2025 is coming in strong! The shag community and the Charlotte Shag Club just wrapped up 10 days of shagging heaven at Spring Safari!
Our legendary Charlotte Shag Club shooter party at Duck's on May 1st with the theme “Flashback Re-Run” was one to be remembered, for sure! Glenna Watts and her team of CSC volunteers did a heck of a job. I can’t remember when we had such great attendance as the place was packed. The food and the shooters were awesome, and the music was second to none. Eddie Anderson has been our DJ at that party for many years but had a death in the family. Our prayers are with Eddie and his family. We were so fortunate that the one and only Buck Crompton was available, and he had the place rocking!
We have more fun and fellowship in May. This Thursday, May 15th is our “Fill My Dance Card” contest at Lynn’s. Be sure to dance with 10 people over the hour and a half or so and have them sign your dance card (sign each other's dance card). Ask new people to dance and make new dance partners – that’s what it’s all about!
This Sunday, May 18th, we have our annual appreciation party for our CSC members at our Members Only Party. No cover charge and no need to bring any food – CSC will provide the meal and let you enjoy yourself and have a great time!
April is now in the rear-view mirror but let me highlight a couple of events. On April 5th, we joined forces with other local shag clubs for “Junior Shag Day”. The Junior Shag Dance Team was there as well, and it was a fun filled day with 30 kids participating. There were workshops taught by pros Lanie and William Greene, and Jessica McAlhany Edwards and Cody Edwards, dance contests, refreshments and gift card giveaways. Phil Long was our fabulous DJ. Many thanks to the Junior Shaggers Preservation Association, Debbie Sligh Brown for coordination, and the shag clubs who sponsored: Charlotte Shag Club, Rock Hill Shag Club, Gaston Shaggers, Lancaster Shag Club, York Shag Club, and Shelby Shaggers. And of course, without Tom Bare’s generosity of opening Lynn’s Dance Club at no charge, we wouldn’t have such a “can’t-be-beat” place to dance!
On April 24th we said goodbye to Uncle Sam for another year and got revved up for SOS at the same time with our IRS (“I’d Rather Shag”) party. Smokey Craven kept the tunes going. Jeff Allen and his social committee fed us a wonderful poor man’s potluck with members bringing so many delicious side dishes and desserts. Kent Simpson won the Half and Half Raffle and walked away with $157.50.
Again, your Charlotte Shag Club Board is working hard to make your club even better, offer more value, offer more fun events, and do more fund raising to keep up with rising costs. Please scroll for flyers and detailed information on upcoming events. And we want to hear from you! Please contact me HERE or on my cell phone at (704) 321-2196 with any ideas or suggestions! This is YOUR club!
Together, we will make 2025 an awesome year for the Charlotte Shag Club!
Vickie
“Eat. Sleep. Dance. Repeat.”
MEMBERS SPOTLIGHT
If you missed the photo before the Shooter Party at Ducks, be sure to add to your calendar for September! Traditionally, photos are made for the volunteers and all CSC members at Duck's around 2:00!
A big welcome back to our legacy
Charlotte Shag Club members:
Congratulations to our Youngbloods: Morgan Ayers and Brad Garland's engagement and Lauren Cook's recent Master's Degree! Way to go!
Charlotte Shag Club honored Glenna Watts at the Spring Safari Shooter party on May 1st at Ducks for her many decades of organizing and being in charge of the CSC Shooter Parties - 40 years!! Thank you Glenna for all your blood, sweat and tears - and creativity - over the decades making the CSC Shooter Party at SOS the BEST PARTY AT THE BEACH!
Obituary for Pamela Jean Morrison
Upcoming Events Memorial Service
MAY 17. 11:00 AM.
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home's Heritage House
Pam, 74, danced her way into heaven, probably to a Jimmy Buffett song early on May 1, 2025. She was born on Jan 12, 1951, to Winston Morrison, who predeceased her. Other loved ones who were waiting to greet her in heaven include Alice Morrison, her grandmother who raised her and whom Pam lovingly called Mama, her grandfather George Morrison, her stepmother Helen Morrison, numerous uncles and other family members.
Left to cherish her memory here on earth are her daughter Alice Thompson Smiley, her son David Thompson, as well as her granddaughters Ariel Smiley Peterson, Angel Smiley Millington and Aria Thompson, along with four precious great-grandsons. Pam is also survived by her beloved aunt, Mary Ruth Morrison Lipe and numerous cousins who will miss her terribly.
Pam truly loved life and cherished time spent with her loved ones, including her group of high school friends who called themselves "the Queen Bees." She loved dancing, especially shagging and enjoyed spending time at Myrtle Beach, particularly during SOS week. She loved to cook and often shared her delicious food with friends and family, especially anyone who was ill or recovering from surgery. She loved to laugh and make those around her laugh as well. She was very proud of her Morrison heritage and was a great source of family history for younger family members. Pam made a career as a hairdresser for many years and leaves behind many former coworkers and clients who loved her dearly.
Pam's memorial service will be Sat. May 17, 11 AM at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home's Heritage House. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pam's memory as a tribute to her love of the USA, to the Gary Sinise Foundation, which serves our armed forces, veterans, first responders and their families. Gary Sinise Foundation, Gift Processing Dept, PO Box 1858, Merrifield VA., 22116-9641 or garysinisefoundation.org.
Pam will be truly missed and loved forever by all who cherished her.
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville is proudly serving the Morrison family.
Do you have some good news or prayer requests you want to share with your friends in CSC? Email us here: communications@charlotteshagclub.com
Upcoming Events
THIS THURSDAY, MAY 15TH AT LYNNS: Dance game where you ask TEN PEOPLE to dance and sign your "Fill My Dance Card" paper (sign each other's). Then enter your card in a drawing to win a prize! Ask new people you don't normally dance with. Gonna be fun!
**ATTENTION CHARLOTTE SHAG CLUB MEMBERS: WE NEED YOUR HELP WITH THE PARTY WAGON RAFFLE!
This fund raiser enables the Charlotte Shag Club to offer events, parties, games/contests, parties and support for our junior shaggers, and so much more! We have almost 500 more tickets either (1) to sell or (2) are outstanding that members have taken to sell. The drawing is in July. So CSC needs your help! Please step up to help us stay financially sound with increasing costs and expenses, while we try to keep our dues from increasing. Please sell at least 5 tickets to your family and friends this week!
The Junior Shag Association is excited to be celebrating 34 years of the largest junior dance event in the world! The 2025 dates for Junior SOS are July 15-20th.
Please follow our social media for the most up-to-date information and announcements or check our website at www.juniorshaggers.com.
Where to Stay:
The event is held at the Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort in North Myrtle Beach, SC.
Summer Concert Series 8/16/25 On the Border
The Ultimate Eagles Tribute
Join us for a fun-filled BUS TRIP to Shelton Vineyards located in Dobson, NC Saturday, August 16, 2025 for wine tastings and entertainment by On the Border The Eagles Ultimate Tribute Band 6:30-9:30 pm. Food trucks and an on-site restaurant, Harvest Grill, will be available for dinner. The CSC group will have a tent just for our group. We will depart from Lynn’s Parking Lot at 2 pm and return at approximately 11 pm. You can bring snacks and beverages on the bus. Transportation will be provided by Sterling Silver Excursions.
Cost will be $90 per person and the event is rain or shine and will be limited to 50 people so first come, first serve! Please contact Joan Raines HERE for questions. You may purchase tickets from Joan or any CSC board member starting May 15th.
Charlotte Shag Club supports Youngblood Social Night on our second Thursday Charlotte Shag Club night each month! Everything that helps bring in new shaggers of all ages helps Lynn's Dance Club and Charlotte Shag Club. It takes a village!
