August 5 – Sunday -1:00 PM Island/Sand Bar Party at Pelican Island Parrot Heads and friends will arrive by boat, kayak, canoe, or other(?) for a time that we get together and relax, enjoy each other’s company and spend a fun-filled day at the beach swimming, eating, playing games, and listening to great music. Below are items that need SPECIAL ATTENTION so that your attendance will go without a glitch and you can get your party on. (Pelican Island is across from the Swansboro Yacht Club and has a small dock and large American Flag)

1. OPEN ONLY TO ALL MEMBERS OR MEMBER GUESTS OVER 21 AND NO PETS
2. A SIGNED WAIVER IS REQUIRED. This is a new requirement. The waiver can be signed at the PHlocking on Friday, August 3, or you can sign upon your arrival on the Island. A registration station will be set up at the PHlocking and on the Island or if using Parrot Head boat pickup, you must sign the waiver before the boat can leave the dock. Wristbands will be issued on the Island for all those who have signed. THE WRISTBAND MUST BE WORN IN ORDER TO ATTEND.
3. FERRY: We have two boats for pickup of participants. They will run from 12:30 p.m until 2:30 p.m, to and from Swansboro Town Dock, in 15 to 30 minute intervals. Return trips will begin at 4, so our Captains Jason Holland and Steve Johnson get a chance to chill and hang out for a bit of the party. We may even save some food for them.
4. HOT DOGS/HAMBURGERS, The cooks will grill the meat prior to and during the party. However, the grill closes at 2 so make sure you are there in time to grab your share.
5. Please bring a dish to share and your own beverage of choice.
6. SWIMMING AREA. You are advised to stay within the designated swimming area since often there are currents that could take you away or place you right in front of a boat. YIKES!
7. WATER SHOES AND SUN SCREEN. Water shoes are a great way to avoid shell cuts and pelican poo! Also, don’t forget your sun screen.
8. UMBRELLA, TENTS AND CHAIRS, are highly recommended for your comfort and shade.
9. SAFETY. There’s some poison ivy, slippery mud, spotty weeds and bushes, and a very ugly potty waiting. Additionally, a bunch of boats will be sharing the same site, so be sure to keep your wits about you and help look after each other.
Just so you know, this is the Annual event where we “fun raise”. No money involved, just a way to thank our members for doing such good things all year. The Club provides hamburgers, hotdogs, rolls and condiments, a few games, a swimming spot, music and all y’all provide the fun, a dish to share and chairs, umbrellas, sunglasses and sun screen. No dogs allowed (due to food stealing, spilled drinks and general mayhem) Everyone is invited and you can bring guests but it is not a public event.

Words can’t express how proud I am of our EIPHC! This year has been fantastic and incredibly rewarding. If you haven’t done so already or want to catch up, you can read about us on the National Parrot Head Club website at https://www.phip.com/ and by selecting “Clubs and Chapter Info”, then selecting the Tradewind Times on the left, in which we are celebrated as the Featured Club. This publication is distributed to all PH clubs around the world. As evidenced, EIPHC has provided extraordinary events and phlockings throughout the year and more amazing “stuff” is yet to come! That means more work is left to be done. So, ”What Would Jimmy Buffet do?”

“Breathe in, breathe out, move on.” Catch a deep breath, spread your wings, take flight, and join the phlock as we “move on” through the remaining year. Don’t miss an opportunity to change lives, improve the environment, and help make this world an even better place, while having fun doing it! There’s a place waiting just for you to serve as an EIPHC volunteer. You can sign up at one of our monthly phlockings, contact us on our website, or feel free to contact president@emeraldisleparrotheads.com and I’ll be happy to help you find your place so that together we can Party with a Purpose! Jan

Hey Parrot Heads, Let’s get this Phlock Rocking! 
Bring your lawn chairs and get ready for a good time with great music down by the sea! Enjoy the rockin’ tunes of BIG DRINK!! The phun starts Thursday at 6:30 p.m, at our own Emeraldfest, Western Beach Regional Access, Emerald Isle. It’s time to Party!

The Tradewind Times is the national Parrothead newsletter; published quarterly; Our Emerald Isle Parrothead club is being featured in the July issue; Use the following link to access the newsletter and then go to pages 11 & 12 for the article about our Emerald Isle Parrothead club; Great recognition at the national level!!!

Click to access July2018TWT2.pdf

Can you believe our Club’s birthday is almost here? We are making plans for celebrating it in a “BIG BIRD” way! We will PHlock together at the Anniversary Birthday PHlocking on August 3rd and then sail away to our private paradise of food, music, fun and games at the Pelican Island members-only Party on August 5th. This is my PHavorite time of year where the days are long and hot, hot, hot! The drink is good, but the company is better! Stay tuned for more details.

Now, if you have a tropical spirit, like the sea, love the sun and enjoy a good party, then you’ve come to the right place. Otherwise, get here as soon as possible! Emerald Isle Parrot Head Club offers you the chance to enjoy new and old friendships, dream about a better world, and work together to make that dream come true. We meet the PHirst PHriday of every month at the Emerald Club, Emerald Isle, NC. Next one is scheduled for July 6, 2018 at 7p.m. See website for more details. We’ll be waiting for ya’ll!  Jan

The 4th of July will be behind us, but let’s keep out the RED, WHITE and BLUE for a few more days and celebrate the GREATNESS of the USA!! The EIPHC will honor our country and patriotism during our July Phlocking on July 6, 2018 from 7-9 pm at the E-Club. We all know what a GREAT country we live in, so let’s forget about all things political and come together to celebrate in the traditional Parrot Head way….by Partying with a Purpose!! We will celebrate our country’s 242nd birthday and show our loyalty by donning our best PATRIOTIC gear and getting back to Making America Great by helping others!! Our 50/50 raffle will be donated to A Second Helping – Emerald Isle. This fantastic organization collects leftover food from vacationers as they leave the island on Saturdays and Sundays. Collected food items are then distributed to the needy in our area. You can continue to help by spreading the word that DROP OFF LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE: Bert’s Surf Shop (across the street under the tent) 8:00am-11:00am or at Stir it Up Coffee 7:00am-11:00am every weekend. VOLUNTEERS are always needed and appreciated so you can sign up at http://asecondhelping-emeraldisle.com. Matt will be providing the free food and drink specials that we all look forward to each month and we should have a few “out of town friends” to join our celebration of AMERICA. We look forward to seeing everyone there!