NEWSLETTER- JULY-2010
 

Cincinnati Oldies & DooWop Association

8190-A Beechmont Avenue #351

Cincinnati, Ohio 45255

A non-profit organization created to promote, preserve, perform and play the music of our youth.

FAX: 513-474-0054                                                               www.doowopoldies.org

 
 

 

 

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

 

 

“Roll out those lazy, hazy crazy days of summer” goes the opening lyrics of a Nat King Cole song from the 60’s. Yes, summer is here, and July is the time for the

wonderful “Oldies” entertainment.

 

Two outstanding, nationally known groups will appear at “Jim & Jack’s on the river”. The “Shades of Blue” and the “Vogues” will perform on Saturday night, July 24th. You’ll hear such hits as “Oh How Happy” and “Five O’clock World”. Purchase your tickets now and get the best seats available for the show. Admission is only $25.00 per person, a real bargain for really great entertainment. The show starts at 9:00. You may contact “Jim & Jack’s” for ticket information at 251-7977.

 

CODA activities are being planned for later in the year, including our Holiday Dance. And, next month watch for a major announcement concerning your Club. I hope to see you at the show and the July social.

Keep rockin’ everyone…

 

Steve Gregoire

 

 

FROM YOUR SECRETARY…

 

First… let me apologize to anyone who attended the picnic in June. It was my duty to see that all went well and I failed. The biggest concern was the food and I think I have learned a lot from that episode. Aside from it being a beautiful setting, the band sounded great under that pavilion, and the bathrooms were close, it was pointed out to me that I should have told people to bring some lawn chairs (my bad) I thought everyone kept them in their cars. So, next time, it will be better, I hope. I appreciate all the help I did receive from my niece Miranda, her dad Billy and Butch (the cooks). Ron Miller, Mike McNutt, Evelyn for doing “split the pot”, Rita Cole. Johnny Perkins played a major part picking up the meat, hell gang, he brought the beer’ and thanks to Dave Cramer for the beer tap. Thank you Nadine for taking the kegs back. If it hadn’t been so hot, it would have been great. If I missed anyone, I apologize, but I am at that age that it’s excusable. 

Second… Congratulations to Jan Stern for winning the $300.00 visa card, Marilyn Sparks a $100.00 card and Kim Keeton a $100.00 card. My daughter Renee Wooldridge and “Lucky” Lois Bracht won the “split the pots”. Congratulations to all.

Thanks to all that support CODA.

Linda Smith

 

You have probably seen this guy on stage with the CODA band and others, so allow me to introduce Kenny Freeman.

Text Box: Hi Linda & CODA Club

I have lived in Sayler Park for about 20 yrs. We have a multi family home on Gracely Dr. Have been retired 1-1/2 yrs. from the Metro as a mechanic. This is my 3rd year with the Club. I have enjoyed the club and activities. Love the CODA band sometimes I do a couple songs with them. I like singing with and meeting the local musicians at the club and various jams. Thanks to you and all club officials dedicated to our success.              SINCERELY Kenny Freeman

 

CODA BIRTHDAYS                                       JULY

3-Terry Burnside 9- Suzie May 11- Jerry Stern 12- Ennis Jim 13- Ken Mullen 17- Sherry Vearil 19- Rickey Long 20- Jo Ann Kuntz 21- Danny Jackson

24- Andrea Kovar, John G. Popel  25- Ron Troxell 27- Jerry Stone 30- Steve Kirby 31- Ron Miller

CODA BIRTHDAYS                                   AUGUST

5-Al Wilmes 8-Steve Gregoire, Connie McNanie 10-Jo Ann Castell 12-Wiley Bowling 13-Paula Steinher 17-Bill Hamilton 18-Chuck Zimmerman 19-Ronnie Beard 20-Kay Beard, Beverly Chandler 21-Lenny Adkins, Jack Baker, Colleen Gaier 23-Barbara McMillin 24 Pete Bolton 25-Linda Smith 30-Bob Reilly 

 

DATES TO REMEMBER:

JULY 24-2010: Shades of Blue and The Vogues will be performing at Jim & Jack’s. Tickets are$25.00 Call 513-251-7977 for reservations.

JULY 24-2010: The Reflections will be at Guy and Dolls in Cold Spring, Kentucky. Tickets are $20.00. For reservations call 859-441-4888.

                                No dancing during the show.

AUGUST 15-2010: CODA Sunday Social at Jim & Jack’s. 1PM- 5PM.

OCTOBER 3-2010: Fall Picnic. At Fernbank Park. More details will follow.

OCTOBER 9- 2010: Otis Williams & His Charms will be performing at Jim & Jack’s.

There will be more information to come.

 

Updates:

Remembering our friend and long time CODA member Bill Purificato. He passed away this month, a few days before his 70th birthday. Bill always had something to say to Rudy and Mike about the music, or records he found, and he was a big supporter of CODA. His wife and club member Christine was always at his side. Very likable person, he will be missed.

Charlie Davis, our friend from Troy Ohio, has suffered a stroke recently and according to his wife Pat, he is doing fine. He will be having some knee surgery soon.

A personal friend of mine, and club member Donna Telinda is still feeling ill and going through a battery of test to try and get well.

Our prayers go out to all and we wish them well.

Until next time, take care…

 

Linda Smith… Secretary