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President’s Notes November 2021

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“MELE KALIKIMAKA”

Represents Merry Christmas from the Island people in Hawaii. Did you know this song was made popular by Bing Crosby, the Andrew Sisters and Jimmy Buffett? Over time, Christmas songs are sung again and again, in the “new, old-fashioned way!” No matter what our age, when we hear them, we can’t help but sing along! Same thing happens with decorations! When we bring out the tree and hang our precious ornaments, we begin to remember past Christmases, filled with loved ones, lost and present, and are thankful.

In a world full of stress and anxiety, it’s time to search for things that help you celebrate the magic of Christmas. Whether its socially, spiritually, or just doing the unexpected, adjust your thoughts, appreciate what you do have, and go out and enjoy this holiday season! I know I am!

Hope to see you for the Santa Crawl for a weekend of phun benefiting Make-A-Wish, Eastern North Carolina, December 3 – 5. Visit our website or Facebook for additional info. This is a great way to MAKE YOURSELF HAPPY! Peace and Love Y’all! Jan H, President

PHIP SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE OPPORTUNITY

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With Meeting Of The Minds getting ready to start up we are offering the opportunity for those that could not make the trip this year the opportunity to be a part of the scholarship raffle and have a chance at this great prize offered by one of our sponsors, Karisma Hotels and Resorts.  Tickets are 5 for $20 and you can send your payments for the tickets to phipscholarshipraffle@yahoo.com  Tickets will be filled out for you and put in the raffle tub. You have until 2:00 pm on Saturday as the raffle will happen around 3PM at MOTM.  
You will have the chance to win this great prize: 
A 4-night stay for 2 adults to Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana (Dominican Republic)
The Margaritaville Island Reserve Inclusive vacation includes in a lead-in category, all meals, beverages (alcoholic and non), non-motorized water sports, entertainment, taxes, gratuities and more!  Airfare and transfers to/from the local airport are not included. Terms: Prize trip is based on room and space availability, subject to black-out dates and limited to complimentary room allotment. Prize trip has no cash value, is non-transferrable and cannot be extended past the expiration date. Certificate is valid for one year from the event date, with travel to be completed by November 30, 2022.  Credit will not be given on any unused portions of the prize trip. Excludes any government and environmental fees – $30 per person/per night, payable at the resort.
You can check out this great resort and the other that they have to offer us parrot heads at
Contact Jay French of Ultimate Vacations at 913-248-0108 ext 3 if you want to book your trip to this or the other property that they have.
Good luck everyone and thank you in advance for your support to help us raise $10,000 and continue to give the scholarship away to our parrot heads or their children.
 
David Cohen

Secretary, Parrot Heads in Paradise, Inc.

2012 – 2021 Scholarship Chair
2013 – 2021 Scholarship Raffle Chair
2017- 2021 Mini Mart Chair

President’s Notes, September 2021

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“Fallin’ for Fall!”

It’s time to fall in love with Fall all over again! Watching my favorite football teams, indulging in pumpkin spice lattes, snuggling up under my blankets with a good book,  and enjoying crisp walks and bike rides are just a few of my favorites. What does your list look like? Get inspired by being productive and  listing the things you look forward to this Autumn! While you’re at it, be sure to add to your list our October, November, and December monthly PHlockings held at the E-Club, beginning at 7 pm, on the first Friday of every month! We are always looking for new Parrot Heads and would love meeting you!

In addition, visit our website frequently www.emeraldiseparrotheads.com! Although the monthly newsletter is emailed to members, there are times it can be easily missed or may get lost. The EIPHC website and calendar are updated routinely to include the “latest and greatest” news and events. Our Facebook page is another great source for information regarding EIPHC.

As we look forward to our future, we again say “Thank You” for hanging in here during this pandemic and helping us continue to be one of the largest Parrot Head Clubs and the best Parrot Head Club in the world! Every day brings us another opportunity to “Party with a Purpose” Y’all! Jan H., President

 

President’s Notes August 2021

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We are facing a time that is full of  chaos and confusion. We send prayers to all who are in peril from events taking place all over the world.  Through this,  we’ll stay strong, stay positive and remain hopeful for a brighter day, a better time, and a new beginning.

This morning, while on my porch, the sun rose in its majestic beauty , a gentle breeze played against my face, a tiny green hummingbird happily zoomed by, and my hibiscus showed off its 4 giant ruby red blossoms.  Each of these things validated for me that even in hard times, Life is Good.

Likewise, EIPHC will strive to make our events and surroundings as good as they can be through the times we have together.  It starts Labor Day weekend with Rick Lamb and The Phin Addicts.  We are fortunate to have Rick and his talented and seasoned group of musicians come and spend time with us! They have entertained Parrot Head groups and Trop Rock fans from coast to coast and internationally since 2007.  Scott Nickerson, a life long musician and founder of the Atlanta Parrot Head Club, as well as the non-profit organization, Parrot Heads in Paradise, is also joining Rick as a member of the band!  We are guaranteed an outstanding trop rock experience! “Life is Good” when you Party with a Purpose! Visit our website for details at www.emeraldisleparrotheads.com.  Fins up ya’ll, Jan H. President

The latest edition of the PHIP Newsletter is now online!!!

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Good morning Parrot Heads,

The latest edition of the PHIP Tradewind Times is now on the website.  You can go to this link:

https://busites_www.s3.amazonaws.com/phipcom/docs/July%202021rev-5.pdf  to view it.  Or you can always go to the PHIP website, https://www.phip.com/ and click on the Chapters section and scroll down and select the Tradewind Times.

In this issue:  Rob Hill presents the full musical schedule for Meeting of the Minds, a Texan laments the lack of Buffett concerts in his home state this year and ponders what if Buffett had moved to Texas in the 1970s. (It isn’t as far fetched as you think), we have everything you need to know about the three upcoming club contests, and we provide links to a dozen upcoming club events.

President’s Notes July 2021

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THANK YOU NOTE!

A big whopping “Thank You” and “Couldn’t do it without you” goes to our valued volunteers! This note is dedicated directly to YOU.  The EIPHC Board each year spends endless hours planning and working to make our dreams come true.  All members on the Board take their jobs seriously and represent the backbone of this club!

Big Birds are amazing as they plan and manage the monthly Phlockings. Some Big Birds become famous for strategically organizing our marvelous yearly events. Now, take a moment to think about those serving on committees, peddling T-shirts and raffle tickets, soliciting for donations and sponsors, working with vendors, providing and distributing media, developing and maintaining technical support, registering participants, being card sharks and Santa helpers, making floats, cleaning up highways and community projects and the list goes on and on and on!

Please keep this “Thank You Note” in mind as you attend our events. When you see volunteers doing their thing, stop and thank them. Let them know that we appreciate their smiles, enthusiasm. and hard work! Ask them how you can become a volunteer too! Even with no pay, it’s a great job!

I’ll see you guys Friday, August 6, at our Phlocking to celebrate the 19th year anniversary of EIPHC and then again Saturday, August 7, at our 17th Beach Bike Poker Run! Can’t wait! Visit our website www.emeraldisleparrotheads.com for details. Fins Up! Jan H. President

PHIP, INC and SOCIAL MEDIA

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Good Morning and happy Wednesday!

Just a quick reminder that we are getting a LOT of social media up and running to include twitter, instagram,and a YouTube Channel!
If you are already on Facebook or plan to join in the phun….look for our FB pages!  We actually have 4. But they have different purposes and this helps to keep any page from getting bogged down or information lost in the shuffle!   Enjoy!
PHIP, Inc.:  This page is for all things from your Board and about the happenings in our PH community.
PHIP’S Meeting of the Minds:  This one is of course for all things Meeting of the Minds!
Parrot Heads in Paradise Squawk Box:  This page is for parrothead phun and chatter, sharing phun stuff, pictures, trivia, questions, and more….just to be social
 
PHiP Parrothead Club Events and Trop Rock shows: this one is to promote and provide information about your club events, activities, musical performances, live shows, virtual shows, etc.

 

Fins Up!

Billy Brehm

President, PHiP, Inc.
President,Chicago Parrothead Club

President’s Notes May 2021

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What is a Parrot Head and why be one? When you hear the word Parrot Head, do you automatically think of Jimmy Buffett and his fans? Sure you do, but there is so much more to it than attending a concert or listening to his songs with a Margarita in your hand!

Over several decades, Parrot Heads have grown to tens of thousands of pholks, established individual clubs all over the world and discovered phun places to phlock! They symbolize a love of the lifestyle that Buffett sings about and a desire to kick back whenever and wherever possible with good music, good phriends, and good drinks! Newcomers are welcome, even if they have limited knowledge of Jimmy Buffett’s music! It is well known that Parrot Heads make strangers into phriends!

They are also known for their parties, but they work hard too, in the form of community service, charitable contributions, and many other phun yet community-based projects. Even though they are laid back and usually enjoy a drink, they are also environmentally and culturally aware and do their best to give back to society! Because of their strength in numbers and generosity, they donate thousands of dollars and manpower hours every year!

There’s much more to learn about Parrot Heads and the best way to learn is to be one! Come join us at our June 4 Phlocking at the E-Club at 7pm and learn for yourself how to “Party with a Purpose!” See you there! Jan H, President