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Hotline 773.467.0177 * E-mail: [email protected] * Website: www.jitterbugchicago.com July - August 2015 At various times over the years and most recently at our meet- ings over the past several months, we have discussed our dress code. This topic of discussion is right up there with music in the sense that it is often talked about and brought up to the board. We have members who want to be able to wear jeans to the club and we have those who do not want to see this policy change. Well, after thoroughly and thoughtfully going over and over this, we have finally decided that it is time we allow jeans. Now, let me say this as strongly as I can, NO CUT-OUTS – NO HOLES - NO FRAYED – NO SAGGING. Do not come to the club in jeans that you would clean your house in or wash your car. This is still a Saturday night dance. AND MOST IMPORTANT – WE THE BOARD RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THIS POLICY AT ANY TIME. For those of you who do not want to see this policy change, let me just say that we still will be keeping a watchful eye so please don’t feel that the club is going to go down hill because of this. And remember, because we now allow them does not mean that you have to wear them. The main reason we have decided to change the policy is because it is becoming increasingly difficult for us to control this. If we turn people away because they have jeans on then we are turning away possible new members. If we let them in with jeans on then we hear complaints from our members. If we turn away one of our members with jeans on then we are offending them. And on top of that, we have members coming in with jeans on and trying to disguise them, which makes things uncomfortable for the board as well as our security people. We do not want to be patrolling the dance floor looking for people with jeans; we cannot win here no matter what we do, so we have decided to let people wear jeans and see how things go which means that it is all of you who will determine if this policy stays by the way that you dress. So please remember, you are coming to a Saturday night dance at the club, when you are wondering what to wear – think dress jeans. Now that summer is here please remember we still have a NO SHORTS policy. At this stage in life no one really wants to see anyone in shorts, therefore, we will keep this policy. If you missed Sweet Home Chicago you missed out on a great party. The entire weekend was filled with workshops, food, fun and lots and lots of great music to dance to. I want to thank the entire board for all the work that they do to make this such a great weekend, also thanks to Mike and Debbe Lapina, Gloria Medel, Ralph Dahma and Vicky Konewko and of course thanks to all of our volunteers who help us over the weekend. continued on page 2 Rockin' Times Joanne Kokalj President
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Hotline 773.467.0177 * E-mail: [email protected] * Website: www.jitterbugchicago.com
July - August 2015
At various times over the years and most recently at our meet-ings over the past several months, we have discussed our dresscode. This topic of discussion is right up there with music in thesense that it is often talked about and brought up to the board. We have members who want to be able to wear jeans to the club and we have those who do not want to see this policy change. Well, after thoroughly and thoughtfully going over and over this, we have finally decided that it is time we allow jeans. Now, let mesay this as strongly as I can, NO CUT-OUTS – NO HOLES - NOFRAYED – NO SAGGING. Do not come to the club in jeans that youwould clean your house in or wash your car. This is still a Saturdaynight dance. AND MOST IMPORTANT – WE THE BOARD RESERVE
THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THIS POLICY AT ANY TIME. For those of you who do not want to see this policy change, let me just say that we
still will be keeping a watchful eye so please don’t feel that the club is going to go down hill because of this. And remember, because we now allow themdoes not mean that you have to wear them.
The main reason we have decided to change the policy is because it is becomingincreasingly difficult for us to control this. If we turn people away because they havejeans on then we are turning away possible new members. If we let them in withjeans on then we hear complaints from our members. If we turn away one of ourmembers with jeans on then we are offending them. And on top of that, we have members coming in with jeans on and trying to disguise them, which makes thingsuncomfortable for the board as well as our security people. We do not want to bepatrolling the dance floor looking for people with jeans; we cannot win here no matterwhat we do, so we have decided to let people wear jeans and see how things go whichmeans that it is all of you who will determine if this policy stays by the way that youdress.
So please remember, you are coming to a Saturday night dance at the club, whenyou are wondering what to wear – think dress jeans.
Now that summer is here please remember we still have a NO SHORTS policy. At this stage in life no one really wants to see anyone in shorts, therefore, wewill keep this policy.
If you missed Sweet Home Chicago you missed out on a great party. The entire weekend was filled with workshops, food, fun and lots and lots of greatmusic to dance to. I want to thank the entire board for all the work that they do tomake this such a great weekend, also thanks to Mike and Debbe Lapina, GloriaMedel, Ralph Dahma and Vicky Konewko and of course thanks to all of our volunteerswho help us over the weekend.
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Rockin' Times
Joanne KokaljPresident
MAY/JUNE 2015 DANCE REPORTS
May 2nd 105 members, 16 guests, 121 total. Donna Gargiulo won $180.00
May 30th133 members, 20 guests, 153 total. Mike Kazarian won $160.00
June 20th119 members, 12 guests, 131 total. Ron Untiedt won $205.00
Thanks to the volunteers at our dances: Willie Townsend, Sr., Mary Ann and StoneyBurke, Vicky and Joe Konewko.
A very special SHC THANK YOU to all of the volunteers: Vince Agriesti, RandyBaustert, Doreen Berholtz, Pam Cress, Ralph Dahma, Adele and Rich Dary, IleneDeak, Bob Debeikis, Marshall Ellenstein, Joe Fioti, Donna Gargiulo, ConnieGilpin, Sandy Glunz, Carol Green, Shelley Gross, Andrea Jakubowski, Sherry andBabe Johnson, George Jurinek, Ken Kaminski, Christine Karczewski, Vicky and JoeKonewko, Joe Kurowski, Debbe and Mike Lapina, Beth and Don Lopotko, TerryMcDonagh, Nick Panos, Priscilla Patterson, Eileen Pedtke, Mike Romano, PaulRomz, Sal Saldana, Carol Schultz, Gail Schwartz, John Schwerdtfeger, Frank Smith,Rachalle and Ernie Spears, Bonnie Stoelinga, Patty Suchocki, Rici and LarrySultan, Willie Townsend, Sr., Ron Untiedt, Arlene VanHouten-Maynard, LeslieWiederhold and Shirlie Witte.
Our next dance is July 18th and that is our open board meeting, this is the time thatyou can come and express your opinions; ask questions, tell us what you would like tosee at the club. The meeting is from 7 to 8, so mark your calendars.
Don’t forget our oldies night dance with Mike Hartman on August 15th, it’s alwaysa fun night with great music.
Enjoy the summer! See you at the dance,
Joanne
To avoid any late charges, please be sure to check your mailbox and look for the Big Pink Card which will advise you when it is time for you to renew your Membership.
Upcoming CWCJC Schedule 2015
All dances are at Franklin Park American Legion, 9757 Pacific Avenue unless otherwisespecified. PLEASE NOTE: ON NIGHTS WHEN THERE IS A LESSON TAUGHT, DOORSOPEN AT 6:45 PM, LESSON IS FROM 7 TILL 8. DOORS WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL 8PM
FOR THOSE NOT TAKING THE LESSON.
July 18 - Regular Dance - ALH *** Open Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ***
August 1 - Regular Dance - ALH
August 15 - Regular Dance - ALH - Oldies Night
Please visit our website at: www.jitterbugchicago.com
Please write to us at: [email protected]
Our Dress Code Policy isNO SHORTS!
Jeans which are not frayed, ripped or have holes will be allowed.
THANK YOU TO RAY AND CONNIE GILPIN, JOE KUROWSKI, SILVA MESI,MARY PRICE AND TRENT SMITH FOR WORKING THE HOSPITATLITY INNASHVILLE. IT’S A GREAT WAY FOR US TO PROMOTE SWEET HOMECHICAGO AND ALWAYS FUN TO HELP OUT OUR FRIENDS IN NASHVILLE.
THANK YOU TO KAY AND TONY AMBROSIO WHO DONATED A CHECK TOTHE CLUB FOR OUR NEW RAFFLE TICKET DRUM.
JULYMike Alterio...............2Barbara Dellenger .....3William Botti ..............4Sue Lysy ....................4Bob Wilkison..............4Stephanie Yager .........5Bob Debeikis .............7Corky Falkner............8Steve Mrnak...............8Gail Botti....................9Gabrielle Gang........12
AUGUSTEdna Cardy................1Greg Martin ...............1Pat Agriesti ................2Robert Smith..............2Arlene VanHouten-Maynard ...3Shelly Gross...............7Michael Iselin ............7Mike Lapina ...............7Mike Gordon .............8Wilton Battles ............9Richard J. Thomas.....11Joe Dubow ...............12Rita Andritzky ..........13Howard Dubman ......13William Kohn ...........13Vince D’Agostino.....14
JULYCarol Schultz............13Sue Sturmon.............13Joanne Sears ............14Francie Dencs..........16Donald Tedeschi ......16Nancy Levy ..............17Dominic Vece...........19Krysten Lucchesi......24JoAnne Kokalj ..........28Henry R. Seego ........29Sandy Woodbury .....30
AUGUSTAdele Dary ..............15Priscilla Patterson ....15Eileen Pedtke...........17Robert Glab .............18Vicki Konewko.........19Ann LeCroy Gavurnik....20Stoney Burke............22Jack Giel ..................25Sue Tileston .............25Frank Paleczny.........27Lana Cleburne .........28Cardi Fleck ..............28Mary Ann Horan ......28Linda Nelligan .........29Judy Fairfield............31
FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY Your admission to the last dance of the month is FREE... EXCEPT forNovember and December when it will be the first dance of the month.
ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS!If you are unable to meet your commitment to help at one of the dances, please contact me:
Mabel Debeikis 773-599-7845. Thank you all for your cooperation.
All CWCJC Club Dances are held at the American Legion Hall, 9757 Pacific Avenue, Franklin Park 8 pm-11:30 pmChevy Chase, 1000 Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling
Glendora House, Harlem & 102nd St. * Chicago Jitterbug Club (CJC) 4428 Midlothian Turnpike., Crestwood
MOVED?Contact Pat Agriesti, 2nd Vice President, at one of the club dances or at 847-824-0782
CWCJC Photos As always, you can view all of the latest CWCJC photos at our club's photo site:
http://cwcjcphotos.shutterfly.com .
CWCJC merchandise for sale at all regular dances at the American Legion Hall from 9:00 to 9:30pm
Club Jackets $65.00 Shoe Bags $30.00
MAY 2015 RECAP
Ending April 30, 2015 balances - Checking Account $8,635.63, Money MarketAccount $12,651.14. The Money Market account reflects the transfer of the endingbalance from the 25th Anniversary Account which was $2,551.26.
Discussed: Joanne read suggestions from two of our club members which were dis-cussed and each will be answered. Another suggestion was to split the 50/50, at thedances held at the ALH, three ways . . . this, too, was discussed and will beanswered. Two club members offered to purchase our new brass raffle drum.Discussed the upcoming SHC convention . . . vendors, DJs, dance instructors, work-shops and the Volunteer Sign-up sheets. We compared the attendance, as of the May13 meeting date, to 2014 and it is comparable. Changing the way we will do theTribute to the Vets, the theme and food for our Hospitality this year. The electionwill be held on May 30th and since the positions for re-election (Secretary,Hospitality/Volunteer Director and Technical Director) were unopposed Joanne willcast the necessary vote. After many, many discussions regarding allowing jeans atour dances, the board has voted, as long as the jeans are not frayed, ripped or haveholes, jeans will be allowed as of June 20, 2015.
JUNE 2015 RECAP
Ending May 31, 2015 balances - Checking Account $11,154.49, Money MarketAccount $12,651.56. Please note that $5,790.00 (as of June 10, 2015) is already allo-cated for the SHC convention expenses.
Discussed: The board decided to allow jeans that do not have holes and that are notripped or frayed at our dances and this will be announced at the June 20th dance.We finalized the SHC attendee counts, food to be ordered, vendors, etc. Looked overthe volunteer sign-up sheets for SHC. Discussed the upcoming 26th AnniversaryDance at the CCCC. We will be checking into different venues should we have a pic-nic in 2016. We will continue to sell club merchandise at both the ALH and SHC. Theboard will announce and thank Kay and Tony Ambrosio for purchasing the brass raf-fle drum to use for the 50/50 tickets, etc. At every meeting, we always discussadvertising, Constant Contact and Facebook.
If you are looking for our club shirts, etc., please visit EMBROIDERY ON DEMANDwww.embroideryondemand.com
CJC 2015 Schedule(South Side Club)
All dances are at the Chicago South Elks Club except where noted.
July 11 - Beachcomber Night (Luau Casual) - Elks
July 25 - Justadance - Elks
August 8 - Justadance - Elks
August 22 - Ice Cream Social & Justadance - Elks
Please check their website www.chicagojitterbugclub.com or call their Calendar Hotline: 708 - 388-5867
Doors Open at 7:30. No exceptions - please comply for our host workers!
Chicago South Elks Lodge - 4428 W. Midlothian Turnpike (140th west of Kostner)
** Glendora House - 10225 S. Harlem
CENTERSTAGE
GET WELL WISHES TO: Bob Debeikis and Vicky Konewko
SYMPATHY TO: Mike Biewer on the loss of his brother.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Doug Gay and Rich Kelly
DON’T FORGET: Visit our Web site frequently: www.jitterbugchicago.com . Thereare hundreds of photos of members, as well as new Pay Pal information. Also,bookmark www.americanbopassociation.com for the latest ABA news, includingcruise info.
Upcoming board meetings are: open board meeting July 18th and regular meeting August 12th. Meetings begin at 7:00pm at the American Legion Hall,they run approximately 3 hours.
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Joanne Kokalj . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PresidentVacant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1st Vice President Pat Agriesti . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2nd Vice PresidentMary Pat Lamberty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Secretary Janet Campeotto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Treasurer
Mabel Debeikis . . . . . . . . .Vol./Hosp. DirectorGay Essary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Audio-DirectorAudrey Oleksy . . . . . . . . . . .Technical DirectorLinda Nelligan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Director
From 2nd VP Pat Agriesti:Membership cards will be at the desk at the dances for two months.
To receive them after two months, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Pat Agriesti 2232 Elmira
Des Plaines, IL 600l8.
Don't forget to sign up for the club's Official Email List!
Send your email info to:
Audrey at [email protected]
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The Mission Statement: Chicago’s Windy City Jitterbug Club is a not-for-profit, non-charitable corporation established to provide growth and the perpetuation of Jitterbug dancing, the true expression of American vitality. The purposes of CWCJC are to provide a bond amongits jitterbug dancers so they can travel and meet other enthusiasts of dancing: to promote and exchange steps and styling among jitterbugdancers throughout the country; and to spread and develop jitterbug dancing so that more people will be able to enjoy and appreciate it.
CLUB MEMBER’S TO DO LIST
1. COME TO THE OPEN BOARD MEETING ON JULY 18TH
2. COME TO OLDIES NIGHT ON AUGUST 15TH
3. ENJOY SUMMER - IT GOES BY ALL TOO FAST
