Touch, Pull, Push Lightly, Please! By MoJo Randy Sherrill Hello from MoJo Randy Sherrill, “The Shagging DJ”. The Shagging DJ became a part of my title because I love to shag probably more than most of you and even when DJing I am on the dance floor a good bit. I took shag lessons around 10 years ago in 2013. Pat and Archer Joyce were my instructors in Greensboro, NC. The very first day Archer told the group to get in a circle and he was going to play a few seconds of......
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Chapin Library 70th Anniversary by Lou Martino Click here to see Photos of this Event The OD Shag Club Dance Team was asked to participate in the 70thyear anniversary of the Chapin Library in Myrtle Beach for the week of June 3 – 8th, 2019. Throughout the week the Dance Team danced and instructed a small group of students ranging from no experience to basic experience. We danced June 4, 2019, in the morning from 10-12Noon and 5-7PM that evening. Then June 6, 2019, we danced to a local band from 4 –......
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Helping Hand Fundraiser by Lou Martino Click Here to see Photos of this Event The OD Shag Club Dance Team was invited to the North Strand Helping Hand Fundraiser June 3, 2019 from 5PM – 8PM by Lori Stone. The Rick Strickland Band Featuring Leas Hudson and fourteen members of the OD Shag Club Dance Team along with six members of the Junior Shaggers Dance Team performed at Antonio’s Restaurant for a crowd of supporters for the Helping Hand Fundraiser. Yes, it was a hot day at Antonio’s Restaurant, but there was a......
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Sea Side Elementary by Lou Martino Click Here to see Photos of this Event So, you think you had a great day. Well the OD Shag Club Dance Team had a wonderful and exciting day at Sea Side Elementary School in Surfside South Carolina for their Fine Arts Day. The OD Shag Dance Team was invited to Sea Side Elementary School by Ruth Van Sciver, Music Educator. We were to dance from 8:20 to 11:15 with 30-minute sessions for students ranging from 6 thru 9 years of age. We had danced for schools......
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Cook Out by Lou Garrenton Click Here to see Photos of this event Photos by Lou Martino...
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New Member Social by John Setzer Click Here to see Photos of this event Our New Member Social was held on Friday May 10 at 6:00 in the back room of Fat Harold’s. Attendance was very good with 77 people coming out of which 47 were new members. Finger sandwiches, assorted snacks and desserts were provided as well. To help people to mingle a “match” game was played where each person was given a character name which matched another name. Once you found your match, the idea was to learn facts about your......
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Spring Safari SOS Parade by Billy Powell Click Here to see photos of this event Year Theme Category Finish 2009 St. Dance Best Shag Troop 1stPlace 2010 Back to the 50’s Best Shag Troop 1stPlace 2011 Cupid Best Shag Troop 1stPlace 2012 Salute to the Troops Best Shag Troop 1stPlace 2013 Pontoon ......
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Spring Safari Bar Crawl by ?? Click Here to see Photos of this event Photos by Lou Martino...
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Spring Safari Brunch by Donna Williams Click here to see Photos of this Event Another great morning at the OD Shag Club Spring Safari Brunch. It was a terrific way to start off another super beach morning with the bright sunshine, lots of wonderful good morning smiles from special friends, delicious food, and awesome music across the street from the beach. What in the world could top all of this? With 317 in attendance including 28 guest and 7 from the Junior Shagger community we began with some great dancing by our Junior......
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Dance Team at St James Elementary School by Lou Martino Click Here to see Photos of this event The OD Shag Club Dance Team was asked to return to St James Elementary School in Socastee, SC for their Annual Arts Day April 12, 2019, at 7:30AM. It was a beautiful early morning on April 12, 2019, when the OD Shag Club Dance Team entered St James Elementary School for their Annual Fine Arts Day. We were warmly met by Kaleigh Vanlandingham Art Teacher and the Staff and then directed to the mobile class......
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Dance Team at Bo-Lo Grand Opening Windy Hill by Linda Campbell Click Here to see Photos of this event The OD Shag Club Dance Team had a great opportunity to share our beloved dance with the community when asked to dance at the Windy Hills (North Myrtle Beach) Bi-Lo on Wednesday, April 10th and again on Saturday, April 12th. Three Couples were requested by Ms. Alice Cox for each day to dance. On Wednesday, Lori and John Setzer, Bill and Diane Millman and Lou Martino and Linda Campbell entertained the customers and the Bi-Lo staff......
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Chili Extravaganza by Monica Palmieri Click here to see photos of this event It may have been a little warm outside, but it was chili inside at Fat Harold’s. The Chili Extravaganza was held on March 30th. Even though the name of our event was changed from the Chili Cook-Off, the competition was still hot and heavy to see which pot would be depleted first. The answer; those first in line. Our Food Committee of Terry and Kathy McCoy and Paulette Miller, did an amazing job of setting up the room to ensure......
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St Patrick Day Parade by Billy Powell A little breezy, but otherwise a beautiful day for a parade! All of the cars were beautifully decorated in green as were the majority of the 65 participants. Numerous leprechauns, varieties of hair colors and snazzy hats were everywhere. We had 17 golf carts and one trailer as our St. Paddy’s day entry. The ODSC was well represented. 14,000 strands of beads were thrown to the thousands of people that lined the streets. This was the most crowded I have ever seen on the streets for......
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Oyster Roast by Kathy McCoy Click Here to see photos of this event What a great Oyster Roast, Thanks to everybody who helped make it successful. We had 241 members and 5 quests to attend. We started Friday night prepping the food at Donnie and Wendy’s house and it began with CHICKEN, cutting up the sausage, watching Donnie measuring and weighing the food, yes he did…for their world-famous Chicken Bog (yes, for those who just haven’t acquired the love or taste for oysters). And for those of us who love both. Thank you,......
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Clean Sweep by Joan Bacon Click Here to see Photos of this event The O.D. Shag Club held our annual Mid-Winter Clean Sweep on Saturday, January 26th • We had 25 members turn out and we picked up 28 bags of trash! The temperature was in the 30s but the sun was shining and it really did not feel like it was as cold as it was! We all were happy to see the sun for a change and enjoyed biscuits from Hardees, coffee and donut holes from Krispy Kreme as well as......
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Mid Winter Brunch by Nancy Sook Click Here to see Photos of this event Good friends, good food and good fun. Midwinter Brunch at the OD Arcade, Sunday morning. Morning cocktails followed by 7 local shaggers on the Junior Shag Team showing us their moves. Some members even were lucky enough to dance with them. Each local junior shagger received a check for $100.00 that the members donated when the bucket was passed at some events. The fabulous OD Arcade Brunch was served by members of the 2019 Board. Murl kept the fun......
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Christmas Families by Karen Young Click Here to see Photos of this event The OD Shag Club was given the names of 5 families with a total of 8 children from Riverside Elementary School who needed a good Christmas. With the donations of $115.00 from the members of the OD Shag Club, $155.00 from the ODSC Dance Team, $200.00 from Dale Clements (by the way Dale joined the club that very night) and the extra discount donated by Belk’s, we were able to get jackets, 2 outfits, underwear, socks and shoes for each......
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Toys For Tots by Lou Martino Click Here to see Photos of this Event There will be many more children having a joyful Christmas by the generosity of the many friends and neighbors of Horry County, North Myrtle Beach and the surrounding area. Since the OD Shag donated to “Toys for Tots” in North Myrtle Beach Saturday Night from 5PM to 11PM at the Spanish Galleon several of the members of the OD Shag Club attended the “O.D. Locals 2018 Christmas Party. The donation from the club allowed us to be in the......
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Christmas Party by Linda Campbell Click Here to see Photos of this event Reds and Greens, Silver and Gold, Black and White were the colors being seen as the members of the OD Shag Club began checking into Fat Harold’s Beach Club for their Annual Christmas Celebration. Everyone was dressed in his or her Christmas Best. There were even a couple of Santa’s Elves there (aka Wayne and Kathryn Wooten). As serving staff and the OD Shag Club Food Volunteers were getting the food set up, the greatest Shag Christmas tunes could be......
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Christmas at Myrtle Beach Manor by Joe Ferlauto Click Here to see Photos of this event THANK YOU, THANK YOU and THANK YOU, to all the members of the club who came out and attended this event. You not only attended, your participation and interaction with the residents MADE THE EVENING THE SUCCESS IT WAS. A special thanks to Pat Folds and her junior shaggers who were a big hit with the residents, Jon Harris who volunteered his services as photographer, Jimmy Buffkin who was our DJ for the evening, Paul and Gail Craver,......
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Thanksgiving and Re-up Party by Nancy Sook Click Here to see photos of this event AMAZING, 320 PEOPLE (259 MEMBERS, 21GUESTS AND 40 JUNIOR SHAG TEAM MEMBERS AND FAMILIES PLUS BRENNER, ASHLEY AND TABITHA) FILLED BOTH ROOMS AT FAT HAROLD’S FOR THE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING-REUP PARTY. WE FEASTED ON DONNIE’S GRILLED TURKEYS, WENDY’S BAKED HAMS, DRESSING AND GRAVY AND ALL THE FABULOUS SIDES AND DESSERTS MADE BY MEMBERS. AFTERWARDS, THE JUNIOR SHAG DANCE TEAM PERFORMED THEIR PERFORMED THE DANCE NUMBERS THEY WILL BE DANCING IN CALIFORNIA. IF ONLY WE COULD STILL DANCE LIKE......
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Elections and Halloween Party by John Setzer Click Here to see Photos of this Event Our Election/Halloween Party was held on Saturday October 20, 2018 at Saville’s. A hauntingly good time was had by all as there were many Spooktacular costumes to admire! Pizza was served along with various deserts. We had a group of amazing witches and warlocks entertain us with a witch’s dance. Due to the large turnout for the elections, the ballots took quite some time to count and then announce the winners. Tootie Brown was the DJ and provided us plenty of good......
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North Myrtle Beach Museum by Lou Martino Click Here to see Photos of the Event On October 22, 2018 the Dance Team was invited by Cathy Altman, Executive Director to demonstrate and instruct the Shag Dance at the North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum at 10:15AM on 2ndAve North. The group (approximately 20 in number) we danced for Winding River Historical Society from Bolivia, NC were so willing to learn the dance that they spent more time with the dance team than they were given to learn. They were very receptive and encouraging......
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ODSC Foundation Charity Golf Tournament by Tina Tomberlin Click Here to see Photos of this Event Sunday October 7ththe OD Shag Club Foundation hosted the 28thannual Charity Golf Tournament at the Valley at Eastport Golf Club. For the first time in event history the tourney had to be rescheduled due to Hurricane Florence. Even with the change of date we still had over 80 golfers participate! The day brought beautiful blue skies, temperatures in the mid 80’s and a couple of quick downpours but all in all it was a great day for......
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Golf Cart Winner by Linda Campbell Click Here to see Photos of this Event Golf Cart Fundraiser Drawing 1:00pm Fat Harold’s September 23, 2018 As one pulled into the parking lot of Fat Harold’s on Sunday, September 23rd at 1:00pm, there was already a crowd forming around the door and the tents outside. This crowd anxiously was waiting to see if their name was going to be drawn as the 2018 OD Shag Club Golf Cart Fundraiser winner. Inside Fat Harold’s the bar was open, and our own OD Shag Club DJ Gary......
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Nominations Party by Linda Campbell Click Here to see Photos of this event The OD Shag Club held its 2018 Nominations Party on Saturday, August 20that Fat Harold’s at 6:00pm to introduce the Nominees for the Executive Board for 2019. John Setzer, Nominations Chairperson, began by giving the instructions for the night for the purpose of accepting nominees announced as well as those nominated from the floor. Those being placed on the ballot for the October 20th Elections Party are: President Bill Bacon VicePresident BillyPowell LouMartino Secretary Donna Williams ......
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Charity Fun Run by Tina Tomberlin Click Here to see Photos of this event Saturday July 28ththe ODSC hosted the annual Charity Fun Run and thankfully under sunny skies. Although the forecast had been predicting rain and thunderstorms, the weather proved to be perfect for the participants who showed up in a multitude of golf carts and cars. The day began at the OD Arcade where 162 registered and 145 signed up to take their chance at winning one of the many prizes handed out throughout the afternoon and early evening. The next stop on......
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Shoe Center Hurricane Relief by Linda Campbell Click Here to see Photos of this Event On October 6, 2018, the OD Shag Club Dance Team was invited to participate in a combination 40thAnniversary and Hurricane Relief event for the The Shoe Center in North Myrtle Beach. Mike and Ginger Parnell, owners of The Shoe Center are celebrating their 40 years of the The Shoe Center with a concert from Gary Lowder and Smokin’ Hot, along with the partnership of the Barefoot Church and Impact Ministries to help benefit those who were affected by......
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Junior SOS Brunch by Bill Bacon Click Here to see Photos of this event The OD Shag Club held our annual brunch for the Junior Shaggers and their parents to help them cap off their Junior Shaggers SOS on Sunday, July 22nd in the back room of Fat Harold’s. We had a great turnout by members of the OD Shag Club with 52 members either working or bringing food or both. We served a total of 179 Junior Shaggers and parents. Afterwards, the Junior Shaggers, their parents, and members of our club who......
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ACSC Meeting by Linda Campbell Click Here to See Photos of this event Everyone began arriving to Durham NC for the ACSC Summer Workshop to be held July 13‐15 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel. There was lots of excitement and activity everywhere. People were trying to check in, somewhere sitting in the lobby waiting to check in while others were having a blast in the Hospitality Room. While in the Hospitality Room, one was offered drinks, beer and wine along with some fun games to play. While playing games such as “Party Plinko”,......
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Fish Fry by Linda Campbell Click Here to see Photos of this event The OD Shag Club held its annual Fish Fry on June 16th at Fat Harold’s Beach Club. The club was decorated by Gail Roberson and Lori Setzer’s crew as Fishin’ Hole and there was also an extra one designed for “surprises” or “bonkers” for those members who were willing to “Go Fishing”. Some of the “surprises” were a Fish Dinner donated by OD Arcade, Hats and t-‐shirts by RiptideRadio andOD Shag Club Merchandise. Unfortunately for some of the members, there were some “bonkers”, which......
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New Member Social by Vickie Parsons Click Here to see Photos of this event What A Great Event! On June 1st, the OD Shag Club Board of Directors hosted a New Member Reception in the backroom at Fat Harold’s to welcome our new members for 2018. In attendance were 8 Board members, 5 Past Presidents, 13 Committees were represented, along with 29 new members. Fun was had by all with games and door prizes. Snacks were donated by Bi-Lo Food Store and served by Wendy Schultz and her food committee volunteers. Thank you,......
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Day Lillies by Linda Campbell Click Here to see Photos of this event On June 08, 2018 the OD Shag Club Dance Team was invited to dance for the National DayliliesConvention at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center from 6:30-‐8:30pm. As the team arrived to dance, there were lots of activities going on for those attending the convention from displays of Daylilies, to Photo Ops along with funny props and of course their dinner and awards banquet. The dance team arrived on stage to entertain almost 600 plus attendees between their dinner and awards.......
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Golf Cart Sales at Mayfest by Jim Palmieri Click here to see Photos of the Golf Sales Everyone, A very big thank you to all of you who worked the Golf Cart Booth at Mayfest May 12, 2018. We sold a total of 449 tickets worth $2,245. Everybody did such a great job. The heat and Taylor Dane did not get the best of you. That being said, kudos need to go out to our 4:00-6:00 pm group. One and a half hours of their selling time was while she was up on the stage......
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Cook Out by Linda Campbell Click Here to see photos of this event This past Saturday, May 26, was the rescheduled date for the Annual OD Shag Club Cookout at Savilles on 2nd. It was a beautiful day full of sunshine and everyone looking forward to being outside. Corn hole sign ups began around 3:30pm with the tournament beginning at 4:00pm. Also, beginning around that time, the smell of charcoal was in the air as Donnie and Wendy Schultz and their mighty crew began the cooking of the hot dogs and hamburgers for......
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Clean Sweep by Bill Bacon Click Here to see Photos of this event The OD Shag Club held our annual Spring Clean Sweep on Saturday, May 5th, also known as Cinco de Mayo. We had 30 members turn out who enjoyed juice, coffee, fellowship, biscuits and donut holes before we hit the streets and the beach. We picked up 25 bags of trash. We noticed that the City of North Myrtle Beach is doing a real good job of keeping the streets and beach clean because there was not as much litter on......
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Clerk of Courts by Lou Martino Click Here to see Photos of this event On May 2, 2018 the OD Shag Club Dance Team was invited to the Clerk of Courts of South Carolina Conference at Kingston Plantation from 6:30PM to 8:30PM. We were contacted by Dot Smith for this event for Cheryl Graham of Dorchester County of South Carolina. There were 2 clerks from the 46 counties of South Carolina representing their county present. A few clerks already knew how to shag so this group was not new to the dance. We......
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Divas Marathon by Lou Martino Click Here to see Photos of this event Yes, it was raining when we got there and it was a wet morning at 6AM on Sunday May 6, 2018, for the Divas Marathon in North Myrtle Beach, but the enthusiasm of the runners and the joy that they showed the ODSC Dance Team was well worth being there. We arrived around 6:15AM to set up the sound system in the rain. We had to set up in the back of Lou’s car with umbrellas to try to keep......
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SOS Parade By Billy Powell Click Here to see Photos of this event Thanks to all who participated! We enjoyed another successful parade. For the last 16 years, the ODSC has won whatever category we entered. This year, we entered “Most Original” and WE WON! Boy, were the carts and people original! To go along with the overall parade theme (Blast from the Past), the ODSC theme was “Once Upon a Time at SOS”. The characters that we had in our entry included the following: Big Bad Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood......
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Spring SOS Brunch by Donna Williams Click Here to see Photos of this event WOW! What a great morning for 340+ at the OD Shag Club Spring Safari Brunch. No way you can go wrong with great friends, beautiful weather, delicious food, awesome music and all the other extras that were a part of this terrific event. Our 340+ included 304 members, 26 guest, and 10 special visitors from the Junior Shagger community. DJ Murl Augustine entertained us with great dancing music. Our breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, biscuits and fruit plus......
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Ocean Bay and St James Elementary Schools by Lou Martino OCEAN BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLICK HERE to see Photos of Ocean Bay Elementary School CLICK HERE to see Photos of St James Elementary School Photos by Lou Martino On March 28, 2018 the OD Shag Club Dance Team was asked to demonstrate and teach the Shag Dance at the Ocean Bay Elementary School during their Music Appreciation Day which is like Fine Arts Day only it focuses on Music. Our point of contact was Kristie Jacobs who......
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Chili Cook Off by Bill Bacon Click Here to see Photos of this event On March 17th the O.D. Shag Club held our Annual Chili Cook-Off at Fat Harold’s Beach Club. The theme for the Cook Off was western so many members dressed up with their cowboy hats, boots and western attire. We had a great turnout, but it would have been nice if more people had brought chili. The chili I took was gone before I got to it. Maybe that was because it was so good! As good as it was......
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Dance Team at Belk’s by Lou Martino Click Here to see Photos of this event On March 22, 2018, the OD Shag Club Dance Team performed at Belk’s at the Myrtle Beach Mall between the hours of 3PM and 5PM. The store theme was “Girls Night”. We were welcomed to the Shoe Department by our own Cindy Day. As always, the staff at Belk’s welcomes us with open arms. Thank you, Cindy, for inviting us to Belk’s and allowing us to promote the OD Shag Club and the dance that we love so......
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St Patrick’s Day Parade by Billy Powell The OD Shag Club was well represented in the 2018 North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade. We had 25 golf carts and 86 people participate this year. A great time was had by all before, during and after the parade. This year, we thru out over 15,000 strands of beads during the parade. Bill and Diane Millman were our banner carriers this year and their costumes were outstanding! Many thanks to Rich and Karen Young and Sonny Tomberlin who helped me......
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Oyster Roast by Linda Campbell Click here to see photos of this event A lot of people do not know the hard work AND the number of the people it takes to put together a successful oyster roast. And that’s the key: SUCCESSFUL! But, Donnie and Wendy Shultz Do! And this year was no exception. It began the night before at Donnie and Wendy’s house and it began with CHICKEN! Yep! Chicken, for their world-famous Chicken Bog (yes, for those who just haven’t acquired the love or taste for oysters). And for......
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Sea Turtles Meeting by Lou Martino Click here to see photos of this event The OD Shag Club Dance Team was invited to dance and instruct at the Grand Dunes Marriott Hotel in Myrtle Beach on February 15, 2018 at 8PM in the Atlantic Ballroom. Our point of contact for this event was Event planner Jessica M Cutler, DMCP of Myrtle Beach. The event was for the Southeast Regional Sea Turtle Meeting which was held at the Grand Dunes Marriott in Myrtle Beach, SC from February 12, 2018 thru February 15, 2018. They......
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Post-SOS Clean Sweep by Bill Bacon Click here to see Photos of this event. Phot0s by Lou Martino Hello ODSC Members, Saturday, January 20th, a near record group of 29 members of the OD Shag Club braved the cold to turn out at Deckerz at 8:30 AM for our annual Mid-Winter Clean Sweep! After enjoying some of Hardee’s finest biscuits and Dunkin Donuts coffee, the group managed to collect 30 bags of trash and refuse from the streets and parking lots of North Myrtle Beach from the intersection of US 17 and Main to Ocean......
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Mid Winter SOS Brunch by Nancy Sook A fabulous time was had by all 232(209 members, 9 guests,8 junior shaggers and 6 others in their party) at the midwinter brunch held at the od arcade, Sunday, January 14, 2018. We danced to tunes played by the crazy as ever, Murl Augustine, drank adult beverages and dined on a delicious brunch of scrambled eggs, grits, bacon, sausage, biscuits and fruit prepared by the staff of the arcade. We all watched and cheered as the junior shaggers awed us with their moves. Then hoped our......
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Christmas Families by Karen Young This year, the OD Shag Club sponsored 8 kids from four families for Christmas. The club donated $850 and the dance team added another $505 to make this a wonderful Christmas for these families. The Fifth Avenue group again donated a boy’s bicycle and accessories for one of our needy kids. Cindy Day, Cassie Shumway and Karen Young did all the shopping and were able to get almost everything on the kid’s wish lists. Each child got at least two new outfits and toys from their wish......
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Christmas Party by Terry McCoy Click Here to see Photos of this event Once again, I would like to thank everyone for their help and support this year. The Christmas party turned out really great and we had a large crowd. Donnie and all his helpers did a great job preparing the meal for us it was fantastic. Everyone did a great job bringing can food or donating cash for our needy families. We had plenty of food and cash thank you dance team for your cash donation. We gave away a 25-dollar gift......
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St James Elementary School Groovy Grandparents Art Day by Lou Martino Click Here to see Photos of this event The OD Shag Club Dance Team was asked to demonstrate and instruct at St James Elementary School Groovy Grandparents Art Day, December 14, 2017. Their groovy grandparents’ art day demonstrated how to paint with water colors. The grandparents and their grandkids learned how to paint step by step. It was interesting to see on a large screen how each step of the painting developed. Of course, the dance team was invited to paint. During......
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Myrtle Beach Manor Christmas by Linda Campbell On Monday, December 4, 2017, OD Shag Club members started arriving at the Myrtle Beach Manor around 5:30pm excited for our Annual Christmas party for the residents. We ALWAYS look forward to this event each year. Joe Ferlauto had a full agenda planned from 6:00pm-8:00pm. The evening began with Emcee John Harris introducing four of our own Junior Shaggers to dance. All the songs that were to be danced were Chrismas Shag Songs. WOW! Those Juniors could really “let it go” and showed us some of......
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Christmas Parade by Billy Powell Click Here to see photos of this Event Bright lights, great music, friends, food, libations and fun! All of these were to be had at the NMB Christmas Parade. The OD Shag Club had 53 participants and we were led down Main Street by the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who, also known as Lou Martino and Linda Campbell. We had Elves, Snowmen, Sleighs, Stars, Christmas Trees, Penguins, Reindeer, Presents, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Peppermint Patty, Snoopy and Minions! The carts were decorated beautifully and the OD Shag Club was......
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Thanksgiving Party by Cindy Day Click Here to see Photos of this event Photos by Lou Martino...
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Nomination Halloween Party by Terry McCoy Click Here to see Photos of this Event The Halloween Party at Savilles turned out to be a great party. The pizza was good with all the sides that members brought. Their was a little confusion at first with a party going on till 6 and our costumes starting at 6 but it all seemed to work out. I thank you for your patience. Thanks to all those that dressed up with some great costumes. The winner of individual costume was Diane Bauer the couple’s winner was......
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Rotary Club Little River by Lou Martino Click Here to see Photos of this event The OD Shag Club Dance Team was invited to the Little River Rotary Club in Little River, SC on October 11, 2017, at 12:30PM at the CB Berry Community Center in Little River. We were able to dance at this location with networking with our Point of Contact that Linda Campbell met at the Blue Crab Festival in May 2017. Our Point of Contact was Paula Yanis, President-Elect of the Little River Rotary Club. After a short club......
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Conway Rotary Club by Lou Martino Click Here to see Photos of this event The OD Shag Club Dance Team was invited to the Conway Rotary Club in Conway, SC at the Conway Recreation Center on October 5, 2017, at 12:00 noon. We were met at the Center by Bruce Boone our Point of Contact and the President of the Conway Rotary Club. The president called his meeting to order. We stood and said the pledge of allegiance to the flag and a pray. We were invited to have lunch with the Rotary......
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USS James K Polk Reunion by Lou Martino Click Here to see photos of this event On September 30, 2017 at the Sands Ocean Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC at 8:00 PM the OD Shag Dance Team was invited to dance for the USS James K Polk Reunion. This reunion was from September 28-30, 2017. We were proud to be able to represent the Shag Dance to those who served this country with pride and honor. Officially, the USS James K. Polk Veterans Association (JKPVA) is a chartered and incorporated non-profit 501(c) (19) organization......
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ODSC Social Crawl by Linda Campbell Click Here to see photos of this event On Tuesday, September 19th of SOS, 40 plus members of the OD Shag Club proudly put on their red shirts/blouses and met at Pirates Cove to begin one of two nights of our Annual Bar and Social Crawl. It was very evident that the OD Shag Club was in the club with visions of red everywhere. Everyone was getting their adult beverages/drinks and socializing with each other and even with other members of other clubs who where their to......
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SOS Brunch by Linda Campbell Click Here to see photos of this event On September 17, 2017 the Annual Fall Migration SOS OD Shag Club Brunch was held at the OD Arcade. Present and feed were over 300 members and guests. Wow! What a great success. Thank you Chris and your staff for the great job that you did in helping us feed this many people. Also, thank you to all those who helped serve and to the Hospitality Committee who tirelessly helped to check everyone in. Whoop! Whoop!! Terry McCoy welcomed everyone......
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ODCS Annual Golf Tournament by Cindy Day Click Here to see Photos of this event Another exciting year for the OD Golf tournament. What a great day we had, the weather could not have been better and a great group of golfers for this year’s charity tournament. A special thank you to Eastport Golf Course for allowing us to host this tournament again this year. These are the Gold Hole Sponsors Homegrown Hospitality Group, Jake’s Heating & Cooling, Ocean Boulevard Vacations, Wyman Wise State Farm. Our Silver Hole Sponsors were Boulineau’s, Young Interiors, Dr.......
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Nominations Party by Linda Campbell At Fat Harold’s, August 19th, 2017, our great Hospitality Team began greeting each and every one of our OD Shag Club members and their guests for our Nominations Party. Out in the parking lot to the side, one could see the busyness of members preparing our Bar-b-que for the dinner to be served for the night. Gary Bass was in the DJ booth playing tunes to get the crowd up and on their feet. Shagging to the oldies, the new hits we hear on Wednesday and Fridays, and......
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Bus Trip to Shallotte Shag Club by Terry McCoy Click Here to see Photos of this event The bus trip to Coastal shag club was a huge success. We had 54 members of the bus and more members met us their.The members brought great appetizers and liquid refreshments for the trip their. Coastal did a great job preparing for us.Thay had door greeters two tables of food two d.js making for a great party. Coastal really made us feel welcome. I think everyone had a real good time thanks for attending this great......
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Charity Fun Run by Billy Powell Click Here to see Photos of this event The annual Charity Fun Run was held on July 29th. Even though it was raining at our first stop, the rain stopped before we left to travel to our second stop. The weather cooperated for the rest of the day, so if you let the rain scare you off, you missed a great time. We traveled from the OD Arcade to Castaways on to 710 Bowling Alley, next step Deckerz and our last stop was our home club, Fat......
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Brunch Junior SOS by Nancy Sook Click Here to see Photos of this Event After an invocation by Matt Free, approximately 241 junior shaggers and their parents/grandparents enjoyed a fabulous brunch catered by the OD Shag Club. They ate while listening to the music played by DJ Larry Edwards. After brunch, all were entertained by a group of girls representing the Juniors and put together by Crystal Taylor Davis. Their song, “Trust In You”. Pastor Josh Walters of Mt. Pleasant Seacoast Church, gave an awesome talk starting with “keepers of the dance” and......
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Honorary Society of Educators by Lou Martino Click Here to see Photos of this event The OD Shag Club Dance Team was invited to dance and teach the Shag Dance July 19, 2017, at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center from 6:30PM thru 9PM Thursday night for the Honorary Society for Educators, Delta Kappa Gamma international. We all arrived at the Convention Center around 6:30PM and were directed to Ballrooms D/E where there were approximately 400 members of the Honorary Society for Educators awaiting to be taught to dance and listen to Craig Woolard......
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Fish Fry by Vickie Parsons Click Here to see Photos of this event WHAT A PARTY! The OD Shag Club members and guests enjoyed a remarkable party on Saturday, June 17th featuring a “Fish Fry” furnished by the club. A total of 187 members and guests were in attendance. Donnie Schultz and his group of chefs deep fried the fish and Faye Chowning and her helpers handled the rest. The fish was fantastic along with all the sides and desserts. Kudos to everyone for their help in making this event a huge success.......
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The Lakes at Litchfield by Linda Campbell Click Here to see Photos of this event It was forecasted for rain, rain, and more rain. But like they say in South Carolina, just wait a few minutes and the weather will change and so it did. The Dance Team was invited to The Lakes at Litchfield in Pawley’s Island. The event was for the Dance Team to dance for the residents the first day and then for the Marketing Personnel the second day. Well the rain did keep us from dancing the first day.......
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Billy the Kids Fund Raiser for Camp Kemo by Lou Martino Click Here to see Photos of this event The OD Shag Club Dance Team was invited to dance for the Camp Kemo Fundraiser on Sunday, May 26, 2017, in the evening at Billy the Kids Restaurant in North Myrtle Beach. This event was hosted by Marlisa’s Wigs during Memorial Day Weekend so there was a good crowd at this event. We danced to the music by the Tams. Thus, we got to dance for the Kids. Our own Kathy McCoy introduced us......
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Cook Out by Terry McCoy Click Here to see Photos of this event I want to thank everyone who showed up and helped make the Cook Out a great OD Shag Club event. The corn hole tournament started at 4:00 with Donna Strange and Bruce Fitzsimons the winners. The cooks Jim Queen, Steve Queen and Bob Sanders did a great job. Thanks to all the people that worked so hard to make it happen (food, door, 50/50) and everyone that brought dishes. Our new member and DJ Chad Farlow did a great job......
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Brightwater Senior Living by Lou Martino Click here to see Photos of this event At the request of Wendy Gatzke, Social Director at Brightwater Senior Living Communities, Myrtle Beach, SC, the OD Shag Club Dance Team was asked to dance at their Hugh Marketing Event for many community people and prospects. The event took place under a tent outside of the facility. The temperature was 85 degrees. It was hot and muggy. We were to dance from 4PM until 7PM, May 18, 2017. As the members of the facility and their guest tricked......
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Diva Marathon by Lou Martino Click Here to see Photos of this Event It was a brisk morning at 6AM when Lou Martino began setting up the music prior to the Diva Marathon May 7, 2017. Yes, it was a little brisk but a great day for the running of the 2017 Annual Diva Marathon. The Location of the OD Shag Club Dance Team to dance for the runners was to be at Hillside and 2nd Ave North in North Myrtle Beach. The Diva Marathon is very well organized and it is the......
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New Member Meet and Greet by Linda Campbell Click Here to see Photos of this event May 5th, the backroom of Fat Harold’s began to fill with excitement and anticipation as the OD Shag Club held its first New Member Social for 2017. A big shout out goes to all those who helped to make this social a great success. Snacks were provided by Faye Chowning, Wendy and Donnie Shultz, and the Food Committee. Also, special thanks to Tina Tomberlin and Monica Powell for checking in the membership as they arrived. A fun game......
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SOS Spring Safari Parade by Billy Powell Click Here to see Photos of this event Click Here to see the Video of this event This SOS parade was last Saturday and once again it was a success. The ODSC had a great entry and lots of fun for the umpteenth consecutive year! The SOS Parade has four categories that you can enter. The categories are as follows: Best Club Vehicle Top Prize $200 Best Shag Troop Top Prize $200 Most Original Top Prize $300 Best Shag Theme Top Prize $300 For the......
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SC General Federation of Women’s Club by Lou Martino Click Here to see Photos of this event The OD Shag Club Dance Team was invited to the SC General Federation of Woman’s Club State Convention April 27, 2017 at 6PM, held at the Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort, Pawleys Island, SC. We were greeted by our own Dolly McDermott who introduced us to Stephanie Williams President, North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club and Janet Prince, State President, South Carolina 2016-2018 on the Webster’s Restaurant outside deck for Happy Hour. There was a nice humid......
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Club Crawl by Lou Martino Click Here to see Photos of this event This year the OD Shag Club joined together, socialized and simply had a great time at our bi-annual SOS Club Crawl during 2017 Spring Safari SOS. We began our journey May 25th as we all met at the Pirate’s Cove at 6Pm. There were around 20 members that attended. As we trickled in the President of the OD Shag Club Terry McCoy gave each member a “yellow” ticket for their first drink. There was no line. Since it was......
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SOS Spring Safari Brunch by Nancy Sook In the words of DJ jimmy Buffkin, everyone had a big time who attended the OD Shag Club 2017 Spring Safari Brunch at the OD Arcade, Sunday April 23. 164 members and 24 guests, twisted, shagged and line danced to the tunes of DJ Murl Augustine, ate the famous breakfast prepared by the OD Arcade Crew and watched in awe as the Junior Shaggers showed all their dance moves. Everyone hoped their number was a winner, but Ronnie Williams won the logo and Jim Livingston took......
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Easter at Myrtle Beach Manor by Linda Campbell Click Here to see photos of this event As the residents gathered waiting with anticipation of the forthcoming event, the OD Shag Club members were arriving as Easter was in the air. There were Easter decorations everywhere and the members were in the kitchen cutting up the beautifully decorated Bunny cakes that the residents had decorated earlier in the day. The event began with Linda Campbell, MC for the night who welcomed them all and announced that they were in for a fun and exciting......
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St James Elementary School by Lou Martino Click Here To see Photos of this event In the wee hours of a brisk morning the members of the OD Shag Club Dance Team arose at 5 AM to prepare for one of our long awaited events of the year. April 7, 2017 nine early risers of the OD Shag Club Dance Team arrived at the Saint James Elementary School in Myrtle Beach, SC. At 7 AM Ms. Kayleigh Vanlandingham and Ms. Jenna Jones the music teacher where our points of contact and met us in the lobby of the school and......
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Belk’s Demo by Lou Martino Click Here to see Photos of this event Once again, the OD Shag Club Dance Team was invited to Belk’s Shoes and Accessories Day at Belk’s in Myrtle Beach Colonial Mall. Thank you, Cindy Day, as our point of contact and for setting up this event. The Department manager Kerry gave us a warm welcome and invited us to dance for this event. We had great participation by our Dance Team. The team normally dances for about 40 minutes. Each dancer dances a spot line dance for approximately......
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ODSC March Party By Billy Powell Click Here to see Photos of this event The ODSC March party was a chili cookoff and there was lots of great chili to be consumed. There were 23 participants who provided the great food for all of us. A great variety of chili was made which should have provided everyone with something to fit their individual taste. Many thanks to all participants and congratulations to the winners. 1st Place – Sonny Tomberlin – $75.00 2nd Place – Carol Perin – $50.00 3rd Place – Monica......
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US Agricultural Department Demo by Lou Martino Click Here to see Photos of this event The OD Shag Club was invited to dance at the Agricultural Business Meeting/Conference located at the Double Tree Resort in Myrtle Beach March 11, 2017 at 7:30PM to 10PM at the request of Lisa Caveny ACSC Secretary. Lisa asked the Team to demonstrate the Shag Dance along with teaching a line dance. Al and Patty Guazzo from South Strand Shag Club taught the basic Shag Steps. After Lisa educated the group on the history of the Shag, she......
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St Patrick’s Day Parade by Vickie Parsons Click Here to see Photos of the Parade The support of the OD Shag Club was out in full force for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade held on Saturday, March 11th. The weather was great, and everyone including golf carts were decked out in their St. Patrick’s Day attire. Our parade chairman, Billy Powell reported that 78 members and guests participated and a total of 21 golf carts paraded down Main Street in representation of the OD Shag Club. He also reported that the troop threw......
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Storage Move to New Location by Lou Martino Click Here to see pictures of this move It was a brisk fall morning February 17, 2017, when the movers of the OD Shag Club found a new home for our Parade Beads, Ways and Means containers, Entertainment paraphernalia, Pots and Pans, Burners, Backdrops, Food Items, Golf Tournament Signs, Tables, Shelving from the old to the new location and various odds and ends. We started around 8:30AM while members of the Club trickled in for the big move. The Club rented a truck. Wendy Schultz......
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Oyster Roast by Jerry Harrell Click Here to see Photos of this event On Saturday, February 18 2017, the club held its world famous Oyster Roast. There were 220 members 18 guest and 7 new members who had knife or spoon in hand. Chicken bog was provided for those who didn’t want oysters. Cathy and Connie sold a lot of new club merchandise as well as the 2017 Oyster Roast shirt. Tim Webb won the 50/50 drawing. Bill Anderson the DJ entertained the crowd. All had a good time, many thanks to......
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Lions Club Demo by Lou Martino To See Photos of this event Click Here The OD Shag Club was invited to dance for the D32C Midwinter Lions Convention February 10, 2017 at 7:30PM at the OD Resort, North Myrtle Beach, SC. Many Thanks to Cathy Morse our POC for this event. This event has started off a great season. We had 18 members of our Team dance participate. And this Lions group wanted to learn to dance. Over half of those present did get on the dance floor, after a short instructional period,......
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Mid Winter Brunch by Tina Tomberlin Click Here to see Photos of this event The first get together of the New Year for the OD Shag Club is the Mid-Winter Brunch at the OD Arcade. As always, it’s a time for our members to catch up with old friends and an opportunity to meet new members and make new friends. The Hospitality Committee, led by Cindy Day, was there with their ever-present smiles getting all 201 attendees checked in and food, name tag and logo wear tickets distributed. Newly elected President Terry McCoy......
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ODSC Christmas Families By Monica Powell Click Here to see those who packed the boxes As you know, the ODSC is playing Santa Claus for 8 elementary children. Karen Young, Cindy Day, Etta Allen and Cassy Shumway went shopping (using a discount from Cindy) and we were able to buy shoes, coats, at least one outfit for each child along with some of the toys on their wish list. Some of the items on the wish list included tablets, MP3 players, Scrabble games, Monopoly games and a bicycle. This was all funded by......
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ODSC Christmas Party by By Monica Powell To See Photos of this Event Click Here The ODSC had a wonderful party celebrating Christmas on December 17th at Fat Harold’s. Donnie and Wendy Schultz and their helpers which included Bob Miller, Tim Shumway, and Cassy Shumway really outdid themselves with our meal. The prime rib was delicious along with the vegetables and dessert. Many thanks to our Food Committee for all their hard work in 2016. Jimmy Buffkin was our DJ and he did a fantastic job! Our Dance team did an exhibition for......
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Myrtle Beach Manor Christmas Event by Linda Campbell To See Pictures Of This Event Click Here On Monday, December 5th, the members of the OD Shag Club along with several “celebrities” entertained the residents of the Myrtle Beach Manor. Our own local celebrity and top recording artist/DJ, Paul Craver started the evening off by singing several songs including several of the resident’s favorite Christmas tunes. He is always loved and very welcomed and a great way to get the party started. The pace picked up when the Jr Shaggers came to showcase their......
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North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade by Monica Powell To See Pictures Of This Event Click Here MORE PICTURES TO FOLLOW With Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse leading the ODSC, the parade was ON! The ODSC with 19 golf carts and 78 people participating took 2nd place in the NMB Christmas parade on Saturday, December 3rd. The golf carts were amazing! It was magical! Horses from SOS became Reindeer overnight! Snowmen were blazing in the night! Penguins were running loose! And I think Grandma got run over by a reindeer. Please check out all......
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Thanksgiving Party by Monica Powell The ODSC had a lot to be thankful for this year and we celebrated all our blessings with other members on Saturday night. Many, many thanks to Donnie and Wendy Schultz and their Food Committee. The food was fantastic! Thanks to our members for bringing wonderful side dishes. Our members opened their kitchens and we had so much food, there was a call for seconds and thirds! Paul Craver was our DJ and he kept the floor full spinning tunes for everyone’s enjoyment! The biggest announcement of the......
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Essentially Women by Lou Martino Click Here to see photos of this event The OD Shag Dance Team was invited to dance for Essentially Women Conference Focus on the Future Sunday September 25, 2016, at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center from 8:15PM thru 9:15PM. It was such a pleasure dancing for this group, because they were such an energetic group of ladies that we have ever danced for and with. Yes, these ladies came to learn to shag. If you get a chance go on their website and see what these women do......
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2016 Golf Cart Winner by Billy Powell Click Here to see more photos of Golf Cart Winner Drawing The ODSC had their drawing for the 2016 Golf Cart Fundraiser on Sunday, September 25th at Fat Harold’s. The winner for 2016 is Wayland Brown of North Myrtle Beach! The winning ticket was number 188 which Wayland purchased in the Spring. When we placed the call to Wayland, he did not believe us at first. Our Vice President, Terry McCoy, assured him several times and in a matter of minutes, Wayland joined us in front of......
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The Shoe Center #3 by Lou Martino Click Here to see photos of this Event The Third day at the Shoe Center Fall SOS Concert brought a lesser crowd again due to the forecast calling for rain, but again the OD Shag Club Dance Team reported for duty and danced with The Rick Strickland Band playing for their captive audience. Lisa Hudson stole the show. What a singer and then she gets out there with the crowd and starts line dancing to her song Percolate. She has a lot of energy. Even though......
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The Shoe Center #2 by Lou Martino Click Here to see photos of this event It was another forecasted miserable day for the Shoe Center outdoor concert during Fall SOS. What to do should The OD Shag Club Dance Team go and dance in the rain or not? Several of the members decided to come even thought he weather man again said it was going to rain. However, yesterday had the same forecast so we took a chance and decided to show up for this event. Luck would have it no rain, well......
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