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

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 19^th year anniversary of EIPHC and then again Saturday, August 7, at our 17^th Beach Bike Poker Run! Can’t wait! Visit our website www.emeraldisleparrotheads.com for details. Fins Up! Jan H. President

“CHANGES IN LATITUDES, CHANGES IN ATTITUDES”

Listening to Jimmy’s music always makes me happier because his attitude toward love and life are positive. His thoughts are filled with “visions of good times that brought so much pleasure… dreams of the ocean and islands…and sailin’ again!  He believes “It takes no more time to see the good side of life than the bad.”

How’s your attitude today? What dwells in your mind? Did you choose to fill it with the good things in life? Are you showing a cheerful heart by your actions?  I read somewhere that your smiles and hugs won’t ever get you far unless you have a good attitude to go with them! The Parrot Head life follows Buffett’s style and chooses to look at the bright side of life. As we party with a purpose, we  work together to support a wide range of charities, promote involvement in community activities and have PHun visiting our old PHriends and making new ones. We strive to make this world a better place now and for our future!

Here are a few tips on “changes in attitudes.” Be thankful, treat yourself to something special every day, avoid drama, crack more jokes, listen to your favorite music, and join the Emerald Isle Parrot Head Club at www.emeraldisleparrotheads.com. You can also join if you come out and rock with us at the May 7 PHlocking, celebrating the 80’s, beginning at 7 p.m. at the E-Club, Emerald Isle, NC! Be sure to look for me, I’ll be looking for you! Fins up! Jan H, President