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President’s Notes October 2020

First, Happy Halloween! Can’t believe we are looking at the end of October and are about to enter November and Thanksgiving!

With all  the negativity going on in the news, now’s the time for you and your PHLOCK to party and plan some real PHUN this Thanksgiving! Here’s some tips for children or for childish adults like us in making this one special:

  • Be sure to “have a moment” at the beginning of the meal to offer up a simple prayer or reflection. Remember those who are no longer with you and welcome those who are new to the crew. Perhaps everyone can take a turn to say one thing they’re especially grateful for. This is a heartfelt, sincere, and ultimately childlike way to bring everyone to a similar mindset as you gather together. Ignore the eye rolls and enjoy the moment.
  • We love to dress up according to a theme. Clothes are an easy way to express enthusiasm for the moment at hand. If you’re on the conservative side, now’s the time to splurge on those 99-cent turkey socks or dig through the closet to find autumn-colored clothes. On the other end of the spectrum, you could pick up a turkey hat. Don’t miss the chance to show your true colors. Could it get a bit ridiculous? Of course.
  • Football is a big part of the Thanksgiving tradition for many families. But you don’t have to leave all the fun to the pros. Invite folks to play a family/friend game, something that crosses generations and involves everyone. A few favorites to think about are cornhole, spoons, flag football, kickball, hot potato, Pictionary, bingo, and Apples for Apples. 

These are just a few ideas.  You’ll find lots of ways to celebrate online.  Be sure to feast on some Jimmy Buffett tunes while you’re at it, read what’s happening in your November edition of the EIPHC Newsletter, and follow our website emeraldisleparrotheads.com  and Facebook page to so you can “Party With a Purpose.” Happy Thanksgiving Phriends! Jan H., President

SAVE THE DATES December 4—13, 2020

Started in 2018, in lieu of the annual Island Santa Bar Crawl, this year we are inviting club members to organize & host your own themed dinner/cocktail parties to benefit Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina. You select the theme, menu, guest list, venue…and get ready to “party with a purpose.”!

HOW:

  • Select a party date between Friday, Dec. 4 – Sunday, Dec. 13. Register by clicking here: EIPHC Party Registration

  • Once submitted, an individual fundraising page will be set up for each party and a sharable link will be provided to each host.

  • Select a “theme” and invite your guests! Costumes are encouraged!!  Whether you go with traditional festive attire or a crazy & wacky theme – it’s totally up to you! Just have phun with it.

  • Be sure to let your guests know they can make a donation on your fundraising page by sharing the link along with the invitation (or they can choose to bring a check payable to Make-A-Wish Eastern NC to the party.) Share your party photos on the EIPHC Facebook Page!

WHY:

Wishes are waiting! By supporting Make-A-Wish ENC,
we are giving local children
renewed strength to fight their critical illnesses, bringing
families closer together and uniting entire communities.  Right now— there are 8  kids from Carteret County who need our help! Let’s have some phun and grant some wishes this holiday season!

AWARDS:

Based on the *photos submitted, judges will select winners for the top three themed parties! Each winning host will receive a bonus donation to be added to their fundraising total. The host with the highest fundraising total will receive the “Grand Santa’s Helper” award. All winners will be announced Live on Facebook on Monday, Dec. 14. (Businesses & individual hosts will be judged separately)

*More details  on how/where to share your party photos coming soon!

Event  T-Shirts
Event T-shirts will be available SOON for pre-order online @ $20 per shirt, long sleeve, soft  cotton, event logo on back. :

START PLANNING NOW by clicking here: EIPHC Party Registration

 

PHLASH PHLOCKING UPDATE! OCTOBER 24 AT 4 PM!

PHLASH PHLOCKING STILL A GO!!! Location changed to 104 Golphin Dolphin Drive, Cape Carteret, NC

Concert featuring DJ ROUSE OF BB&B, THE MIGHTY SAINTS OF SOUL, AND JIM QUICK & THE COASTLINE BAND starting at 5 pm. Gates open at 4 pm. $15 per person or $50 for truck/carload of 6 (Cash Only).  Coolers and lawn chairs are welcomed but no glass bottles allowed. Moore’s BBQ trailer will be on site.  We suggest that parrot heads show up and show off with decorated vehicles and  tropical/parrot head clothing, etc.  You get the picture.  While it’s not a Buffett Concert, it may be the next best thing!  (Venue located in yard next to Ribeyes)