Ron, now deceased, was a member of the Cincinnati Bop Club. He co-founded the Derby City Bop Association and helped to set up its Charter. During the first 5 years of DCBA’s inception, Ron served as President, Deejay, Dance Instructor, Event Chairman, and Music Director at different intervals. He was the first President of the National Association of Rhythm and Blues DeeJays and is a member of the Association of Beach and Shag Club Deejays. Ron has deejayed at many major even

Jim joined the Midwest United States Imperial Club in 1990 and served as President for 2 years and Dance Instructor for 4 years. He later joined the Little Rock Bop Club where he has served as President. Jim has chaired the ABA Hall of Fame Committee and the ABA Bylaws Committee. He has been an ABA Director since the ABA’s inception. Lennie joined the LRBC in 1993 and has served on the Board for 5 years. Together Jim and Lennie have chaired LRBC’s annual event, Bop on the Lak

Cal, an original member and a past President of the Derby City Bop Association, was active in the DCBA for many years. Later he moved to Clearwater FL and became a member of the Tampa Bay Beach Boppers. Cal also served as President of a previous dance organization for 2 years and saw it through some very difficult times which culminated in its dissolution and the formation of the ABA in 1996. He served as President of the ABA for many years. Cal’s leadership has helped the AB