Co-ordinated by Jean Jenson, he reports that 27 parrot heads participated in our regular clean up of highway 58 between the traffic light at Rt. 24 and the bridge. Despite predictions, the sun was shining on the group the whole time which made our good deeds much more enjoyable. When all was said and done, 27 bags of trash were disposed of leaving the entrance to Emerald Isle once again a better place.
PHiP 2016 Scholarship Announcement
We are proud to announce that the PHiP Scholarship Essay Contest for 2016 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 2016. 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, members children, or Wards of Parrot Head Club Members (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, 2016, 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.
MEETING OF THE MINDS FOR 2016
January 2016 Happenings
January 8th – 7PM – First Friday PHlocking (no wait this time it is the second Friday PHlocking…..)
Join us for the new year and a recall of the fun we had in 2015. Not sure exactly what the theme will be but we will make sure you have some fun. Also, a big reminder to bring a check (EIPHC) or cash for the 2016 dues of $10 per person. (same price as when the Club started.) Our dues are calendar basis (January to December) and we do not prorate. If you joined late in the year, check with us, we may have put you in for 2016 already! In March we will delete those who have not paid from the membership list and you will need to fill out a new application with appropriate information and the dues payment. If you won’t make the PHlocking, you can mail your check made out to EIPHC to Sue Stone, 9701 Ashley Place, Emerald Isle, NC 28594.
January 16th – Adopt a Highway Litter Pick-up – Meet at 11:00 AM at the Emerald Club. We missed the fall highway pickup due to rain etc. and it is looking pretty littered so what better way to work off some calories and stay warm than an hour with your Parrot Head friends. This time we are doing the litter pick up in coordination with Carteret County Gateway organization (the group trying to pretty up Cape Carteret and get a bike path built). They will be picking up on Rte 58 going up towards Pelletier. So bundle up and help us keep the “gateway” to paradise clean and pretty! We will have a sign up sheet at the PHlocking and at the PHluffing Party or you can email Jean Jensen at belguimboy@aol.com. Join the group for lunch someplace to be determined immediately following the pickup if you want to continue the fun.
January 13th (Wednesday) – PHluff up the PHlock Party 6:30 . This is your chance to become an active member. Each January, as tradition now has it, we come together as a PHlock to help plan the upcoming year’s activities. We see who is interested in becoming a Board Member, committee chair/co-chair or someone who can help head up an event. It is a time that you can give the Club some feedback on the good, the bad and the ugly and help make some positive changes in the club. While everyone is welcome, we are really looking for those that would like to take an active role in the club. If you are interested and can attend, please send me an email and as we finalize plans for the gathering, I will let you know exactly where we will be PHlocking. We do some break out work sessions and of course have plenty to eat and drink. Please think about your role in the club. The more active you become, the more people you will get to know and enjoy. One other item worth mentioning here. If you would like to see the club help a particular charity (501 C 3) , have an idea and are willing to head up the event, we are always willing to help find a way to help make it happen. Typically, the person/persons in charge of an event (Big Birds) get to pick the recipient of the funds raised. As an example, Michael Moyer and Mendy Barrows team up for the Coast is Clear Under the Pier Party and they pick the charity (usually animal related).
Mele Kalikimaka
Seemed appropriate with the beautiful weather we are experiencing in Emerald Isle, as many are across the country. Happy holidays!
December Phlocking, Friday, December 4 at 7:00
Come join us for some holiday fun at the Emerald Club. DJ Robbie Jones will be cranking out the tunes, a few games coming your way to help all your Parrot Head friends kick off the “Season”. There will be some free food provided by the Emerald Club but we encourage you to bring a little Christmas munchie to round out the eats. This year instead of Toys for Tots we are collecting much needed items for the Carteret County Domestic Violence Program and Family Promise of Carteret County as well as non perishable food items for the Hope Mission/Martha’s Cupboard Food Pantry. Choose one or all three. Get out you best red and green attire and help us party with a purpose!
November Phlocking, Friday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m.
We will honor our Veterans and the men and women who serve our country. Let’s show our support by wearing a yellow ribbon, a patriotic hat, or waving a miniature flag on Friday night! We will celebrate with good music and food and as always at the Emerald Club, there will be games and lots of fun. Also don’t forget to bring your leftover candy for our upcoming parade. Hope to see you there, Jan H.
Christmas Float Plans & Work Schedule
So basically we are planning to get together on Wednesdays and Sundays barring rain. Come when you can for as long as you can on any of the following days. In keeping with tradition, you are welcome to bring some food or beverage to share (or consume yourself…whatever works) Jean Jensen (607-759-7159) will be the point person. We will meet on Sundays and Wednesdays starting around 12:30 at “Stonesend” 9701 Ashley Place. All help is welcome!
Wed 10/28
Sun 11/1
Wed 11/4
Sun 11/8
Wed 11/11
Sun 11/15
Wed 11/18
Sat 11/21
Sun 11/22
Fri 11/27
PARADE 11/28
Supplies needed (subject to change, check to see if plans still require) – talk to people to help us get what we need donated and then we will hopefully have to purchase very little
* Paint: red, green, white, primer, browns, black, blue
* buckets of sand (should not be a problem…don’t need till last minute)
* 2-4 low beach chairs
* pool noodles
* garland
* green & white balloons
* cardboard coffee jackets
* styrofoam and wire (for grass)
1 week before
* cedar/pine boughs (fresh)
* tall grasses
for Puppets
*tall poles
* flour
*carpenter belts
* old sheets (need to talk colors from mask info)
*dye & spray bottles
*newspaper & paper bags (final brown layer)