Continue reading BE ADVISED!! The CASA MARINA AT 2017 MOTM IS SOLD OUT!!!
The January 2017 Tradewind Times is now on-line
Low Country Parrot Head Event and EI Parrot Heads are invited
Looking For Some Help because The Tax Man Cometh
The local AARP Tax Aide program is in need of a person or two who is willing to volunteer one morning a week (either monday or wednesday) to assist elderly folks file their 2016 income tax returns from the end of January to April 17th. No experience is necessary, all training will be provided. All you will be required to do is assist the tax payer by verifying they have the necessary documents they need and placing their forms in the sequence needed for the actual volunteer tax preparer who inputs them into the computer. You will not be required to know tax law or computer data entry, and there will always be several experienced people around you to answer any questions we have or to assist in any way necessary.
I have done this now for four years and find it very rewarding, the other people who have volunteered in the past are no longer available so we are looking for some new blood for the program. If you are interested or have any questions, feel free to contact me and we can discuss them. Bob Horner, 252-764-3479, rhorner6@ec.rr.com
We will always have experienced AARP Tax experts with us and will never be put in any uncomfortable situations. The facility is in the Library on Taylor Norton Road, and we are there mon and weds from 9am until about 1pm.
PHiP Scholarship Essay Contest
We are proud to announce that the PHiP Scholarship Essay Contest for 2017 is NOW OPEN!!!!!!
Summary of the PHiP Scholarship:
The PHiP Scholarship is for current Parrot Head Club Members of an officially Chartered Chapter or their children or wards of Parrot Head Club Members, for post secondary education.
This program was established in 2008. Three scholarships will be awarded in 2017. The funds may be used for tuition, books or living expenses, at an accredited four-year university or college of the student’s choice. The award will be paid to the winners’ school account, when a student account is established.
PHiP awards 3 awards in the amounts of:
Second Place: $3,000
Third Place: $2,000Eligibility: Parrot Head Club Members and members children (Sorry nieces, nephews or other extended family members beyond those mentioned are not considered eligible)The Scholarship instructions and application can be found on the PHiP Website at:
http://www.phip.com/club-
It is VERY important the applicant follow ALL of the rules and instructions. Only typed, electronic submissions will be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered eligible.Make no references to your identity, your local parrot head club or your location in your essay entry OR your question and statement responses.
All applications must be signed at the appropriate place. We accept electronic signatures.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS is MARCH 31st, 2017, for enrollment for fall term (summer terms not applicable). Students may apply yearly; the awards will be given annually, based on a new application process.Good Luck to all applicants!
Hoop Pole Creek cleanup
The Parrotheads had a large contingent at the annual Hoop Pole Creek Preserve nature trail cleanup on January 14th. This event is organized by the Coastal Federation, and helps to keep this 31-acre urban park clean and inviting. Approximately 20 Parrotheads met the Coastal Federation organizers at 10AM and fanned out along the trail and marshes, picking up several bags of aluminum cans, plastic bottles, plastic bags, styrofoam, drinking cups, and other trash. Our efforts, combined with the Coastal Foundation volunteers made short work of the litter, and we were finished shortly after 11AM.
Margaritaville Resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee Announced
The laidback, welcoming atmosphere of Margaritaville is coming to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Margaritaburg, LLC, a consortium of local investors, will build Margaritaville Resort in the Smokies at 539 Parkway in Gatlinburg.
Developer and restaurateur Bob McManus serves as president of Margaritaburg LLC, affiliates of which own and operate The Island in Pigeon Forge, including the Margaritaville Hotel in Pigeon Forge. Among the investors is Gatlinburg businessman and hotelier Alex Davis, owner of D&S Builders, LLC, who will serve as contractor for the resort.
“On the heels of the devastating wildfires, the announcement of this project shows Continue reading Margaritaville Resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee Announced