Get To Know Your Officers-2011/2012

John Carpenter- President

I was born in PA where there was no such thing as a dance called the “shag” while I was growing up. I met this pretty girl, Robin Morley, while I was living in South Carolina, who I am now engaged to, and she got me into the world of Shag. I have three children, Maxton, Amber, and Jt, and my cat TJ. I have done stand-up comedy, played drums in bands for a number of years, coached wrestling for 12 years, and love to play harmonica. I am now going into my second year as president of the Club. I welcome any suggestions and hope that your experience with the Sandy Beach Shag Club is equal to or better than any shagging time you have ever had!

Shirlene Wike-Vice President

I live in Granite Falls, grew up there, and attended school there. I work for a civil engineering firm in Hickory. I have 2 daughters and three grandchildren. I am caretaker for an elderly uncle, who has farmed all his life, so I have been learning a lot about farming. I shagged a little years ago with the Lake Hickory folks, then 2 years ago was introduced to John and Robin, doing a favor for a friend that wanted to take private lessons.  I was hooked and have been shagging (and still taking lessons) ever since that day. I have found something that I truly enjoy and a whole new family of friends. I recently joined the Elks Lodge and look forward to more fun and family.

Susan Whisnant-Secretary

I live in Morganton, NC and have been an active member of SBSC since the ‘90’s. I have watched our club grow over the years and am greatly enthused by all the wonderful, fun, and friendly members we have. It is my pleasure to serve as the club’s secretary and to keep SBSC members and shagging friends up-to-date about our club through our monthly newsletter.

Marie Young- Treasurer

We will celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary this year (June). Our daughter received an AA from Western Piedmont and hopes to graduate from ASU in a year (or two?!). We've always enjoyed dancing (even though we shag 'our way'). We are retired teachers (32/33 years) but still do some substitute teaching. We have been members of the Sandy Beach Shag Club since the early 1990's.

Arlene Coley-Past President

I am married to “The Love of My Life” , have a beautiful daughter, Christie, and two little Yorkies, Jeter & Bella, that are our babies.We reside in Conover, Shag in Morganton….love our SBSC Family, Making wine in my laundry room, working in our yard, and just being with our friends. We started shagging when Christie went to Chapel Hill in 1995 and haven’t stopped.

-Member At Large- Jim Noggle

-Member At Large- Dorothy Barrier