© 2010 Acoustic Music Society of Southwest Florida
Bob Shea – President
Dick Spottswood –
Vice President
Treasurer
-
Secretary -
Scott Ritter
Everett Alsbrook
Keith Bass
Gene Vaccaro
Darlene Bass
Herb Washburn – SWFBA
Dave
Walker
Elaine Brewster
Joyce Beecroft
Becky Cole
Steve Cox
Gail Keel
Karen Batten
Bob Shea was born in Brooklyn at a very early age, and raised in rural New Hampshire, where he learned to fish, hunt, and drive like a hillbilly. He's lived in southwest Florida since 1985, where he initially worked in the field called Resort Hospitality, supervising hospitality at the Registry Resort (Naples) and other tourist accommodations.
He later worked in emergent medicine and acquired a BSN degree in Nursing in 1999. Today he is a school Nurse in Lee County Florida.
After Bob discovered bluegrass at the Flamingo Island Flea Market in Bonita Springs,
there was no turning back. He learned to play guitar in 2001 and has featured prominently
in area music ever since. Until last year, he was a member and lead singer with
the Fleas, and has since created the Bug Tussle Ramblers with Karen Batten, Doug
Yearling and Doug Gerdon.
He became President of the Acoustic Music Society in 2008, where he continues to serve.
Bob Shea
President: Acoustic Music Society of Southwest Florida
www.acousticmusicsociety.org
PO Box 367401
Bonita Springs Fl. 34136
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Meet Doug Gerdon.
Doug has gleefully accepted the
Office of Treasurer. In his real
life he runs a family
wholesale
distribution business started way
back in ‘56. Doug is orginally from
Indiana
but now lives in Estero with
his wife Anita. They have 5 children
and 6 grandchildren.
He has also served as Treasurer and
held other leadership and board
positions for Habitat
for Humanity,
Kiwanis, Patoka Lake Sailing Club
and other organizations. Doug also
spent
time volunteering with the
International Bluegrass Music Museum
in Owensboro, KY.
To quote Doug, “Musically I began playing organ and piano in grade school. I played
keyboards and guitar and sang in rock bands through high school, college and briefly
afterwards. Took a break from music for about 25 years and got interested in bluegrass
and the mandolin about 2004.”
Doug and Anita love this area of Florida and especially the people that make up the acoustic music community.
Thanks Doug for becoming our “bean counter.”
