Monthly Archives: February 2013

March 2013 Newsletter

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

March Edition

ParrotsEmerald Isle Parrot Head Club Inc.

PARROT HEAD POOP

THE GREEN IS COMING!

Get ready for this month’s PHlocking by digging out the best Irish/Green outfit you can find and make your way to the Emrerald Club as we have officially proclaimed this month St. Patty’s Month (and the trees, grass and bushes should be greening up also to acknowledge the favorite color of Emerald Isle) so lets start the month off right!   There will be some Irish music, fun and games to help get you in the mood.   Bonnie Forkey and company will be getting us all in the mood and has a few tricks up her green sleeve.

Everybody is gearing up for our next big showing at our Parrot Head booth at the Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Day Festival.  We’ll have lots of bling and decorations, info on the Club and what we do, a Riff Raff Raffle with a variety of donated items from generous local merchants and Parrot Heads, and of course all the proceeds of this will be donated to charity.  This year’s charity will be the Carteret County Domestic Violence Shelter . I ‘spect you’ll also see Party-On the Parrot running around, and you can get your picture taken in our giant pirate cut out.  Stop on by and join in the fun at our booth and take in a great festival with something for everyone.  The Town does an amazing job at putting this whole event together and it shouldn’t be missed.

Our February PHriday PHlocking celebrated Mardi Gras with folks pouring into the Emerald Club in costume and bringing in all kinds of gumbos, beignets, and other tasty treats related to Mardi Gras (even a King Cake; Leanna scored the baby) to party in true New Orleans style.  Our PHlocking Committee made sure there were plenty of beads and masks to go around, people came dressed to carry on, and pumped up the good times and laughter with teams of PHlockers doing their best to dress up one member in the rowdiest Mardi Gras outfit; thankfully, few pictures of this survived.

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After a spirited game, Lee Summer Williams and George Brumbelow were ceremoniously crowned mini-marshmallow catching queen and king.

Our own Bobbie Raub DJ’d the event with an infusion of Zydeco music to keep everybody cranking with good tunes, and a 50/50 raffle was held with winner Carl Rauschenburg donating back his 50% of the take to the Salvation Army who was the chosen charity for the mini raffle.  Parrot Heads… generous and fun loving as can be!

Don’t forget to check out page 2 and print out  all the dates for upcoming Parrot Head events.

WHAT’S UP NEXT? (print this out and hang it up!!)

March 1st (Friday) First Friday PHlocking:  7:30 at the Emerald Club.  We will have 4EverAll playing, some food and games. Bonnie Forkey and her crew have lined up some fun, all geared around St. Patty’s Day (or is it St. Patty’s Month) so come prepared and dress in your best green and Irish outfit.  The Green is not only for St. Patty’s Day but to welcome Spring to Emerald Isle.  Food by Eddie of Piggly Wiggly.

March 2nd (Saturday) Hoop Pole Creek Clean-Up for the NC Coastal Federation , 10-12 in Atlantic Beach   –   We have a group of about 15 of us going but there is always room for more. Sign up at the PHlocking or send me an email at stonesend@gmail.com.  We hope to do a little car pooling and go out to lunch after.

March 7 th – (Thurs) 7-9 PM Oyster Roast, Hannah’s Haus, Beaufort .Support the N.C. Coastal Federation with local oysters and great beer, both provided at Hannah’s Haus in Beaufort. There is no cost for this event, but donations for beer and oysters will go directly to the Federation. A special Federation membership will be offered during the event, so bring your friends. Volunteers are needed at the Federation’s membership table and at the oyster tables. Contact Sarah Phillips at sarahp@nccoast.org to help.

March 16th  (Saturday) –   Emerald Isle St. Patty’s Festival   We usually do what we call a Riff Raff Raffle and folks purchase tickets that they then put in a basket in front of whatever they want to win. We ask for donations from our Parrot Head members and local businesses.  Money raised goes to a pre selected local charity.

We now have all the shifts filled but we are still looking for items.  Please let me know if you  think you can get a donation from a favorite vendor. We still need about  8 more items.  Hope to see you at our booth in front of Ellies Gift shop.  Proceeds from the raffle will go to  the Carteret County Domestic Violence Program .

April 6th (Saturday) Annual Scavenger Hunt  –  Details coming soon but mark your calendar and start lining up a team of 4.  We need help with this event so if you are not up to the challenge, come on and help us plan and run the event. It is a hoot!  (or should I say Squawk??)

April 11th (Thursday) 6 PM  New Member Social at Senor Dicks in Cedar Point  –  Old and new get to mingle and chat and learn more about the Parrot Head Club.  The Club will be providing Pizza and snacks, there is a full bar, plenty of space to stand and sit.  At 8 PM Hector will be playing some tunes for those who stay.  Often times it is hard to chat at a PHlocking, this will give you a chance to get to know folks better.  RSVP (old and new ) to Sue Stone  at stonesend@gmail.com or sign up at the PHlocking.

April 13th (Saturday) Adopt a Highway Pick up –Meet at 11 am at the Emerald Club.  Sign up at the PHlocking or contact Jean Jensen at belguimboy@aol.com .  There should be a lot of visability with the bridge construction so be sure to wear something suitable for Parrot Heads, hats, shirts etc.

May 18th (Saturday) – Save the Date for the Beach Bike Poker Run. This is the biggest event of the year and we need all the help we can get so make sure you mark your calendar and stay tuned for details.  If you can’t participate in the actual ride, please remember we need card sharks stationed at each of our stops.

HELP WANTEDWe need 3-4 people willing to work for 1 hour at PHlockings.  If we get 3 people, you would only work 1 hour every 3 months!  We also need someone to keep track of inventory and reorder when necessary.  John Dyer has just ordered new shirts and they are in but he is  taking on a new role with the technology part of our club and we need a new Point Person for Shirts. Please consider helping us out. We have almost 300 members, we should be able to get some help for this. CLUB T-SHIRTS:    March PHlocking from 7:30  – 8:30 only….so come and buy early.   There is an assortment of colors, first come, first serve!  Available to Club members only!  

Birthday Cake

MARCH
BIRTHDAYS

For the March PHlocking,  you need to find Ken Stone to  pick up your free birthday “gift” to help you celebrate.  In the meantime, please wish the following  March Birthday birds a happy birthday. Coupon may only be used at the birthday month PHlocking.

March 1           Ronna Kennedy

March 1           Everette K. Grissom

March 3           Carol Poe

March 4           Joy Bailey

March 6           Wade Viverette

March 8           Debra Bejcek

March 8           Kathy Pope

March 9           Mary Passey

March 11         Suzanne Lindley

March 13         Patricia Kennedy

March 14         Gene Harmande

March 14         Joy Musser

March 17         Beverly Stenzel

March 18         Austin Davis

March 19         Ed Palilonis

March 20         Kim Bennett

March 21         Russ Johnston

March 23         Carolyn Fowle

March 23         Betty Strader

March 27         Lanny Thomas

March 28         April Hardee

March 30         Julia Weber

March 31         Will Ashby

 WELCOME NEW PARROT  HEADS

Please make sure you take the time to look for, and meet our newest members.  We have a  “special designation” ( a colorful flowered lei) for new Parrot Heads to wear at their first PHlocking so it will be easier to spot them for introductions.  If you are new, find  Sue Stone or Kathy Ruge and get your welcome “lei”.  Of course, the best way for new members to become part of the Club is to volunteer for activities.  Be sure to look for the Volunteer Sign up Book at the PHlocking.

NEW MEMBERS

Carol and Thomas Poe from Hubert

Ed and Mac Nelson from Emerald Isle

Jason and Jessi Holland from Zebulon

Gene and Tina Tillman from Cape Carteret

Jon Stone & Sandra Yankwich from Emerald Isle

Jim & Weezie Tuttle from Cape Carteret

Julia Weber from Swansboro

Marcia McMahan from Emerald Isle

Lisa Miller from Emerald Isle

Membership dues are DUE!  Please make it easy on those of us who try to keep track of this and pay early.  Again, this year it will be $10 per person per year.  We do this on a calendar year and do not prorate.  Those who joined late last year will be credited as paid for 2013.  If you can’t make a PHlocking, please send a check to Emerald Isle Parrot Head Club, 9701 Ashley Place, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 for the dues so you can stay on the mailing list. 

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Emerald Isle Parrot Head Club
9701 Ashley Place
Emerald Isle
NC    28594

March2013 Site links

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HOW TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH OUR PARROT HEAD CLUB

WEBSITE: EMERALDISLEPARROTHEADS.COM

NATIONAL PARROT HEAD WEBSITE: PHIP.COM

If you go to this site, check out the mail lists you can get on to find out what is happening with Parrot Heads around the world –  Go to the drop down list at the top and select join our email list.

Like us on Facebook:  EMERALD ISLE PARROT HEAD CLUB

FRIDAY NIGHT PHLOCKING
MARCH 1ST at  7:30
AT THE EMERALD CLUB
Music by 4 EVER ALL
Food provided by the
Emerald Club (Eddie from Piggly Wiggly Deli)

 

President:  James Hicks –252-373-1050  jameshicks@ec.rr.com

Vice President:  Jean Jensen 607-759-7159 belguimboy@aol.com

Secretary:  Sue Stone 252-354-4434   stonesend@gmail.com

Co-Treasurers:  Rita Babich  252-393-2263  rbabich@ec.rr.com, Carl Rauschenberg  – 252-646-5108 crausch974@gmail.com

Members at Large:  Renee Synan   919-697-3799 reneesynan@yahoo.com, Ray Gollihue  252-393-6645  ray1gollihue@yahoo.com, Jeanne LaVana –910-3265990 bobbiraub@yahoo.com, Bob Horner  252-764-3479    rhorner6@ec.rr.com, Kip Baker 252-354-5513   leniandkip@earthlink.net, Kathy Ruge—252-764-2198 kruge1@ec.rr.com

Founders:  Bonnie Forkey  252-725-0118  bforkey@coastalnet.com, Pat Haut  910-526-5877  pethridge@ec.rr.com, Mike Haut 910-526-5877 mhaut@ec.rr.com

Parrot Heads Don Winter PHeathers

Parrot Heads Don Winter PHeathers

Cold, warm, cold, warm, cold; weather can’t make up its’ mind, but Parrot Heads adapted and partied on.  Hey, it’s winter at the beach, but there’s always a sunny day to make you smile and say “Ah-h-h… Dang, this place is great!” whether it’s 70 degrees or 30 degrees.  Our regularly scheduled PHirst PHriday PHlocking drew in the locals to listen to great tunes from 4 Ever More, snarf some good food and grog, and catch up on whassup around town.  We started collecting our outrageously expensive (what???) member dues of $10 for the year to help support activities and cover expenses, and also signed up a bunch of new members who wanted to join in on the fun and community spirit.  Lots of happy feet ate up the dance floor too.  Good friends, good times, and more to come in 2013 and beyond.

A couple of weeks later, we cranked out our annual “PHluff Up The PHlock” gathering of PH Board members and other interested Parrot Heads to take a look at where we’ve been and where we’re going as a Club and settle on new officers and Board members.  35 feathered friends gathered at Stones End and broke into groups to comment, throw out ideas, and plan; what a great crew!  Quickie highlights:  We’re upgrading and updating our website (come check us out at emeraldisleparrotheads.com), Facebook, and Twitter so everyone can stay up to the minute on whassup with us, pumping up organization and fun stuff at our monthly PHlockings at the beloved Emerald Club, promoting quality and involved membership and fun, and plotting out this year’s activities and charity work.

If you look into your crystal ball and say “Eenie, meenie, chili beanie, the spirits are about to speak…” (Hey, old geezers think Bullwinkle and Rocky), you’ll get a vision of good stuff to come.  OR, just read on for a sneak peek…  Aside from themed PHlockings, great music from some of our favorite bands, and all out inside and outside fun and frolic at the E. Club, we’re planning a heavy duty schedule of fun events that fit our motto of “Party with a Purpose”.  March 2 – help out with the NC Coastal Federation to clean up Hoop Pole Creek in Atlantic Beach.  March 16- Check out our booth at the Emerald Isle St. Patty’s Day Fest; stop by for a great Riff Raff Raffle with proceeds and donations to a local charity TBA, giveaway bling, Party-On the Parrot, photo opportunities, meet some of the crew, and find out what we’re all about having a great time while we help out in our community.  April 6 – Adopt a Highway Spring Litter Pickup making the entrance to the Isle a cleaner prettier place from Rte. 24 to over the bridge.  April 13- Town wide scavenger Hunt with prizes and team entrance fee donated to charity.  April 11- New Member Social at Senor Dick’s Piano Bar, a get together and get to know new members in a fun atmosphere.  May 18 – The world renown Beach Bicycle Poker Run, our major fundraiser benefitting Wounded Warriors with bike decorating contests, rowdy stops and door prizes, a huge raffle for great items donated by generous local merchants and individuals, cash prizes for the best poker hand, and a great day of fun and laughter.  June and July are open and we’re toying with other ideas (but then again, maybe we need a break to chill on the beach).  August 4 – Annual Parrot Head weekend with the just for fun Pelican Island Beach Party.  September TBA – Annual “The Coast is Clear Under the Pier” Party; fun in the sun and surf with games, food, and raffles with all proceeds going to a chosen charity.  September 28 – Oktoberfest, a new party this year with proceeds benefitting cancer research.   October 19- Fall Adopt a Highway litter pickup.  Other October possibilities??? – Pet Parade and costume contest; boat dinner cruise?   November – Float building and entry in the EI holiday parade (any prize $ gets donated to charity).  December- Toys for Tots donations and food drive.  Gonna be a busy year for sure, and that doesn’t include the other stuff we do as a need arises!

The need also arises (so does the sun) to wish a Happy Birthday to the following Parrot Heads who took another trip around the sun in February.   They be: Jane Allen, Mendy Barrow, Jan “Bless Your Heart” Hicks, Sue “Secretary” Stone, Joan “Swansboro” Gerdsen, Ashton Mayne, Susan Hurley, Mike Lincoln, Tim “Generous” Randall, Marcia McMahan, Debra Pontenberg, Deborah Styron, Gary Hardee, Vickie Burgess, Mike “Mr. E Club” Haut (Biggie B’Day, by the way!), Don Hurley, Janice Luttner, Susan Venters, Michelle Akers, and Eric Starnes.

Forging onward through the fog, we leave you with a good thought to think on… “A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot, and realize how blessed you are.”  See y’all around town… Ken