Alabama Steel Guitar Association

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 10 Nov 2005 7:43 am

Miss Lana,
Thanks so much for your support. I will keep you informed of our progress.You are so kind to help us.
Dr. Rickles,
I responded to your off-net E-Mail and it keeps coming back. Please send another E-Mail so we can determine whose end has the problem.
Frank,
I envision starting with some conference calls. First meeting place will be determined from input from those calls.
FIRST LADY LANEY:
Will reply to your post later when I have more time. We are truly Blessed to have you as our FIRST LADY.
Thanks to everyone for the support, encouragement/ and kind words. I hope this Association gets so big that we can afford to bring Fred Justice in for a jam. Thanks again, to all.
Bill

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 17 Nov 2005 7:35 am

Laney,
Believe me!!!!! The Pleasure was all mine. I just had to do something when Russ posted that he "Might let you sing one or two". Bet he will be more careful with his words when it comes to you and The State of Alabama. I sincerely hope that you enjoy being the "FIRST LADY" of "THE ALABAMA GANG" as much as we enjoy having you. We will put our "FIRST LADY" up against any other Steel Club any where. We are proud to have you. When you get a hold of Alma please point her in our direction. I believe without fear of being too far wrong that she needs to be in "THE ALABAMA GANG". Thank you for all you do in supporting our beloved instrument. I will keep you informed of our progress. Until next time, Bill and "THE ALABAMA GANG".

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 18 Nov 2005 6:06 am

PROGRESS REPORT!!!!! We are growing in numbers. Need volunteers to work on 1. Application for 501(C)(3)non-profit tax status.
2.Committee to form Name, Identity (Logo), Colors for shirts,hats etc.
3. Committee to determine whenther the club will be just social, or will we have community projects etc.
Thanks,Bill

Tommy Young · Post by **Tommy Young** » 20 Nov 2005 11:03 pm

i'd love to be a member of this get-r-done just let me know what and where to join thanks and good luck

Clyde Bloodworth · Post by **Clyde Bloodworth** » 21 Nov 2005 10:07 pm

If membership is open to old folks, I will be happy to join and participate.
Clyde

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 22 Nov 2005 12:20 pm

Tommy,
Thanks much and welcome aboard!!! We are moving Along.
Clyde--- So glad to have you with us. Can't wait till other folks hear you picking C6th. Thanks Guys,
Bill

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 28 Nov 2005 11:14 am

It's time to make nominations for the officer's of the Association. I am nominating myself as President. Please send me nominations for VP, Sec, and Treasurer to me at bill.cook@psc.alabama.gov
Thanks,
Bill

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 28 Nov 2005 2:10 pm

I haven't paid my dues yet (bring me a membership form to Hollonville!), but I second Bill's nomination for President!
Roger Crawford
President, GaSGA<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Roger Crawford on 28 November 2005 at 02:10 PM.]</p></FONT>

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 2 Dec 2005 6:19 am

Roger, Thanks much. I will bring some applications Sunday to the Jam. My last posting didn't come out like I wanted. Anyone can be nominated for President of the forming ASGA. Wanted to make that clear. We only have one nomination as of this date. We need more.
Thanks again Roger and will see yall Sunday.
Bill

Walter Hamlin · Post by **Walter Hamlin** » 2 Dec 2005 6:26 pm

Bill I am interested in being a member.
Walter Hamlin
Talladega, AL

Ernest Cawby · Post by **Ernest Cawby** » 2 Dec 2005 10:08 pm

We plan to be in Hollonville will join there.

ernie

Ernest Cawby · Post by **Ernest Cawby** » 3 Dec 2005 6:16 am

Bill you will get my vote knowing you and your love for this you will be my choice for Prez. I know you will do a first class job. Been there done that and know what it takes and you have it.

ernie

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 6 Dec 2005 7:46 am

Ernie,
Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. I met several people in Hollonville who have offered their support. We are about ready to kick her off. Thanks again, Bill

Tyler Hall · Post by **Tyler Hall** » 8 Dec 2005 10:02 am

I'm glad to see there are quite a few guys interested in the ASGA. It's good to see things are happening, so here's a bump.

Tyler Hall
Montevallo, Al

D-10 Fessenden, Nashville 112, Session 500, Goodrich LDR

Ron Elliott · Post by **Ron Elliott** » 9 Dec 2005 6:29 am

Bill, through all the great posts, I must have missed exactly where it's going to be held. I sure would like to make that one. Thanks for your help, and good luck on the new adventure. Ron Elliott

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 9 Dec 2005 8:18 am

Mr. Ron,
We are in the forming mode but are shooting for our first Super Jam on February 26, 2005, at the Hank Williams Museum, Downtown Montgomery, Al. I will keep posting as we progress. We will be honored to have you as one of our very special guests. Thanks again and I will keep you informed.
Bill and "THE ALABAMA GANG"

Tim Bridges · Post by **Tim Bridges** » 9 Dec 2005 9:50 am

Hey Bill, are you planning a meeting in December to establish charter and such? I would like to attend if possible, but need some wiggle room for planning. I hope there are plans to feature some of great steelers in our state. Many I don't know and would sure like to meet, watch and hear play. I know Bill Simmons isn't from Alabama, but he's ours for now; Rick Byrd and Jack Williams are two great players.I bet we could get some other great players from Mississippi like Bill Stafford, Billy Carr,RJ Buras, Danny Harrell, etc. They would be great people to contact to offer ideas on the success of their club. That DSSGA has a great club. I bet Mark Van Allen and others might be interested as well. Let me know! Thanks for initiating this club. I think Hank would be proud.

Ron Elliott · Post by **Ron Elliott** » 9 Dec 2005 2:49 pm

Bill. it being at the Hank Williams Museum, Don Helms would be a great one, and he is from Alabama also. Just a thought. IF Don is available, he and I could travel together. Thanks again for your kind post, and thanks to all the Alabama members and players for letting me horn in. Thanks Bill. Ron E

Jimmy Campbell · Post by **Jimmy Campbell** » 9 Dec 2005 7:42 pm

Just a tid bit on Ron Elliott.

When Ron and I worked for Music City Mfg in Nashville, he and Leslie came to Fayette with us one week-end and Ron and I backed up a guy name Jack Barlow, with the band I played in. Ron was the Steeler and I was the drummer that night. That was around 75-76.

I know he has played the Bama theater in Tuscaloosa with Charlie Louvin.

Lets get Ron and Don on stage together in Montgomery, man that would be a blast.

Two great Steelers and Two great people.

Bill, let me know about the ASGA, I am interested also.

Bill Simmons · Post by **Bill Simmons** » 9 Dec 2005 8:01 pm

Hey Bill...you are moving right along with our new ASGA! Great job...as Tim Bridges said, "I'm now in Alabama."

There are a lot of fine players that I'm meeting weekly here in the Birmingham region. Last Monday played a steel jam in the area with four steel players!

RAINS SD-10 "The Spirit" Gospel model, 4 +5; '68 EMMONS D-10, 8+6; Peavey LTD & Vegas 400

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 12 Dec 2005 7:00 am

Thanks Guys,
Tim, We are p[lanning a meeting the weekend of Jan 7-8. Will keep you informed. First Jam is on for Feb 26, 2005 at the Hank Williams Museum in Montgomery. Have confirmed Mr. Don Helms and Mr. Ron Elliott. Ron thanks for your help in starting our Association. Again, we are shooting for a meeting 6 or 7 Jan to discuss charter, elect officiers etc. and Super Jam set for Feb 26, 2006. Bill, Jimmy, hope you can attend meeting when we get it finalized. We will meet to discuss business and Jam some if you like. Plan to have meeting in the Music Room, in Prattville, Alabama. Centrally located and good people. Will keep all informed. Feb 26, 2006 will be a big day in History for The Steel Guitar and The State of Alabama. Spread the word.
Bill

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 12 Dec 2005 7:02 am

Correction- Jam is Feb 26, 2006 not 2005.
Bill

Shorty Smith · Post by **Shorty Smith** » 13 Dec 2005 6:56 am

I Live in Columbus, Ga, yes I would be interest in the Al. membership. I have done many many gigs in Al. in the past 30 years and know many Steel picker from Al., Shorty Smith

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 13 Dec 2005 7:18 am

Hey Bill,
Sounds like things are moving right along! Don't forget the Georgia Gang if you need anything.
Thanks,
Roger Crawford
President, GaSGA

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 15 Dec 2005 9:40 am

Shorty,
Welcome aboard!! Heard you play in Hollonville.Our first Jam is set. Feb. 26th. Plan to hold an association meeting the weekend of 7 Jan.

Roger, Thanks for all your help. Can uou please send me telephone numbers of the Saluda band? Woody, Johnny,Wayne, Jim and Wayne S ? Thanks, Bill.