Meeting of the Minds Wrap Note for 2017 and more

Announcements, Post-Annual Events
Hello Parrot Heads!
Meeting of the Minds 2017 has come and gone with some wonderful memories remaining of all the great times we had down in Key West. I wanted to take a few moments during the holidays to recap the event and talk about what is ahead for 2018. Sorry if this is a long read but I want to thank many people for making everything happen this year!
  
“We’re Still Here” was our event name this year and was a phrase that summed up the 2017 Meeting of the Minds event in general after Hurricane Irma came through Florida and left a path of destruction in many areas. We were there and thankfully Key West was spared major damage unlike many neighbors in most all other directions. The 26th Annual Meeting of the Minds was down in attendance a bit as some folks elected to stay home after a huge sell-out year in 2016 with the 25th annual happenings. Some of our people who wanted to come this year lost their accommodations up the keys and we missed you all!  The 2017 concert schedule had Jimmy Buffett taking part of the band out to Hawaii for a show during MOTM and some of the normal MOTM crowd followed him out there… We did however have a nice crowd on hand and we all had a great time at the Casa Marina! Our crowd also filled Duval Street on Friday for two blocks solid as they enjoyed three great bands! 

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December Phlocking – December 1, 2017

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It’s hard to believe that December is upon us and it’s time to unpack those fun Christmas sweaters and head out for holiday parties. We hope that you will start your December fun with us on Friday, December 1st from 7:00-9:00 pm at the E-Club. This party will be special since Barefoot Wade will be joining us and providing music for the evening. Matt and the E-Club will be providing free food and some great drink specials. We’ll be raising money for domestic violence with our 50/50 drawing and I’m pretty sure there will be a prize for the “BEST” Christmas sweater or attire. We’ll also be celebrating our REPEAT 1st place victory in the EI Christmas Parade for Non-Profits. Come on out and be a part of the best “Party with a Purpose” Group in Emerald Isle!! See ya there……

PHamily, PHriends and FOOTBALL November 3, 2017

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The November EIPHC Phlocking will be held on Friday, November 3, 2017 at the E-Club. The fun will begin at 7:00pm. November means cooler temperatures and lots of Saturday and Sunday FOOTBALL. Come out and represent your favorite college or NFL team. There will be football related games and plenty of smack talk!! The E-Club will be providing some yummy food and great drink specials. Everyone is welcome, and if you haven’t joined yet, be sure to drop by the membership table and become a part of our fantastic organization. T-shirts will also be available for purchase and don’t forget to sign up for our volunteer opportunities. The 50/50 drawing will benefit the Boys and Girls Club.

So, put of your favorite jersey, paint your face or do something really crazy to show your team spirit and join us as we PARTY WITH A PURPOSE!!

October 2017 Edition of the PHIP Tradewind Times is available online

Announcements, National Events
The fourth Quarter 2017 Tradewind Times edition is now available on line and ready for reading and sharing!  In this issue you’ll find some important information about 26th Meeting of the Minds – “We’re Still Here”.  There’s information for the on-site registration this year, the entertainment schedule, service projects – raffles, donations, the blood drive, and Zonta Walk.  PHIP meetings for leaders, and good information on preparing for next year and the PHIP Annual Renewal.
 
There is some important information about the Lone Palm Foundation and Parrot Heads Helping Parrot Heads after the hurricanes this fall.  There is an update on the 2017 PHIP National Alzheimer’s Walk Team and participating clubs, the quarterly financial reports, Domino College, regional events and club birthdays.  So please share this email with your club members!
 
To access the newsletter go to this link: phip.com/Oct2017TWT   Or you can always find the newsletter by going to the PHIP website at http://www.phip.com/ then click on Club/Chapter Info then scroll down on the left side to select the Tradewind Times.
 
Thank you to everyone who contributed in any way!  Keep those posts and emails coming about how Parrot Heads “Party with a Purpose”!!  There are so many clubs and members out there doing great things!  Fall is here and it is almost time to head down to the party at the end of the road!
 
Hope to see some of you at MOTM in Key West really soon!
 

It’s Hot, Hot, Hot…..Chili Cookoff! October 15, 2017

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The Island Time Tavern and The Emerald Isle Parrot Heads are teaming up for a Charity Chili Cook-off on Sunday, October 15, 2017. We are in search of the best “Chili Cookers” that Emerald Isle has to offer and of course some lucky “tasters” to choose the “Chili King or Queen”. Bring your best pot of chili and help us raise money for cancer research!!  There is a $10 Entry fee for chili makers and a $5 fee for tasting!! The tasting is fantastic (especially when paired with a cold brew)!! The winner of this year’s event will receive a plaque and a $50 Island Time Tavern gift certificate!! Bragging rights also will be allowed for one year!! So dig deep for that secret family recipe or invent something new. You will need to bring your entry in a crock pot and bring your own ladle for serving. Chili entries must be at Island Times Tavern by 12:30 and the Tasting begins at 1:00. See you all there!