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Route 66 Parrot Head Club
The St. Somewhere Times
A club with a community service problem
March/April 2015
We are a non-profit inclusive social club whose purpose is to
bring together like-minded folks infused with the tropical spirit of
Jimmy Buffett as well as his kick-back lifestyle, music and
writings. We desire to leave things a little better than we found
them while having a BLAST doing it. We like to party with a
purpose as we perform community service projects
and donate to charities.
Happy Hour & “Bored” Meetings every 2nd Thursday
Join us! Happy hour starts at 6:00 p.m. Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
What’s inside...
1 Front Page
2 Letter From The Prez
3 Birthdays
4 New To The Phlock
5 Club Events
6 Crawfish & Shrimp Boil
7 Charity
8 Birthday Party pics
9 Open Your Heart for Gilbert pics
10 Get To Know Me
11 Stars Fell on Alaama
12 Flamingo Painting Party
13 Rendezvous
14 Ladies Night Out
15 Jammin’ In Jamaica
16 Benefit Golf Tournament
17 MOTM 2015
18 St. Louis PHC Events
19 Clinton County PHC Events
20 Your Board
21 Dime
A Message From Our Prez...
The St. Somewhere Times
PHins up from the Prez
Route 66 PHC President
Mark Fuchs
[email protected]
Hello PHriends! The weather has been rough but spring is right around the corner! I think we can all
make it! Breathe in, breathe out, move on.....Spring will be here before we know it!
I want to give a shout-out to all the members that helped with the “Open Your Heart for Gilbert”
event! Whether you worked at the event, donated baskets, helped sell tickets, etc., I am very grateful.
Without your help it would not have been the huge success it was. I am ecstatic to report that we
raised $4,461 for Gilbert and his family! What a great event!
I also want to thank everyone that came out and helped us celebrate our 3rd Birthday! A great time
was had by all as we enjoyed etouffee and gumbo and enjoyed the music of our very own Steve
Bowles! Thank-you to Steve for always putting on such a great show for us! We raised $65 and 344
food items that was donated to Cuba Food Pantry! Way to go Parrot Heads!!!
Please remember that we do not have a Charity Director this year! If you want to chair a charity and
have an event, let me know and the Board and I, will help and support you in any way you need!!
One last note! I want to give you this warning:
When you drink Vodka over ice, it can give you kidney failure.
When you drink Rum over ice, it can give you liver failure.
When you drink Whiskey over ice, it can give you heart problems.
When you drink Gin over ice, it can give you brain problems.
Apparently, ice is really bad for you!!
Warn your PHriends!!
Fins up!
Mark, The Prez
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Growing Older But Not Up...
March/April
Terry Beck 3/2
Steve Carey 3/2
Tracy Judd 3/7
Steve Bowles 3/9
Margaret Carey 3/17
Christie Krueger 3/18
Trudy Bowles 3/20
Monique Guilbeau 3/23
George Reed 3/26
Daniel Caulley 3/27
Becky Elliott 4/5
Kelly Johnston 4/5
Albert McGinnis 4/6
Elaine Rossy 4/24
Melissa McGinnis 4/26
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New To The PHLOCK
Welcome to our new members!
Shane Zieche
Linda Lowery
Pat & Lena Archambo
Dave & Judy Redman
Tom & Mary Heap
Paula Schimel
Eric & Laura Carver
Theresa Schmitt
Crys Warren
Mike Baetz
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Mark These Down On Your Calendar
Events You Don’t Want To Miss!
March 12 - Happy Hour and “Bored” Meeting at Skippy’s
(Happy Hour at 6:00, “Bored” Meeting at 7:00)
March 28 - Flamingo Paint Night at Belmont Winery
March 28 - Jumbo Shrimp (Mike solo)
Belmont Vineyards 4-8 p.m.
April 9 - Happy Hour and “Bored” Meeting
place to be determined.
June 4 - Tailgate/Pre-Party before the Jimmy Buffett Concert
June 20 - Crawfish and Shrimp Boil
September 4 - Mike McEnery at Belmont Vineyards
Don’t forget
Our “Bored” Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday
of every month, with Happy Hour at 6
and the meeting at 7.
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Richard Ray delivering the food we
collected at the Birthday Party to Maxine
Myers from the Cuba Ministerial
Alliance.
We are happy to report that at our 3rd
Birthday Party, we collected 344 food
items and $65 cash for the Cuba Food
Club Pantry. A good time was had by
all, as the pictures on page 7 show.
AND
Open Your Heart For Gilbert
We made $4,416 at the “Open Your Heart
for Gilbert” get together at Belmont
Winery. See some of the pictures from
this event on page 8.
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Get to Know a Trop-Rock Musician
jim-morrismusic.com
Jim Morris
His name may not be familiar to most in the Midwest, but in South Florida he is a big deal with a
large, loyal fan base that refer to themselves as "Bocanuts." Jim Morris has released 26 albums
of original music throughout his long career, immortalizing many bars and locales of Florida in the
process. One such location is a fish-camp style restaurant in Lake Suzy, Florida called the Nav-AGator. Some Floridians refer to their midday practice of having a fish sandwich, beer and listening
to live music as a "Nav-A-Gator afternoon", because of a Jim Morris song. He wrote the song after
he started performing for the locals during afternoons at that bar.
Jim grew up in Georgia with a rich heritage in music. Every member of his family plays an instrument, and his grandfather had a dance band that toured. He taught himself to play guitar at the age
of 10. Musical influences such as a Hank Williams, Jerry Jeff Walker and Jimmy Buffett shaped his
songwriting style with a devotion to storytelling. Nights of revelry, unique characters, clever lyrics
and satirical charm frequent his song catalog.
Like most Trop-Rock artists, Jim entered the corporate world before he enter the music world fulltime. He graduated college with a BA in English and Human Resource Management. His 15-year
career in resource management was going well and allowed him to live in various parts of the country. He was playing music wherever he could as a hobby, but wanted to live the life of a drifter and
writer. Then a business trip took him to Florida and the rest was history. Jim immediately loved the
place and decided to take the leap into music full time. After some struggles, he had a chance meeting with Randy Matthews, who helped him record his first album in 1996. He tirelessly performed at
bars, coffeehouses and bookstores, building up a fan base that continues to grow to this day. Check
out his colorful website and give his songs a breezy tropical adventures a listen.......
Colleen w/Jim Morris @ Nav-A-Gator Grill
January 17, 2015
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Stars Fell on Alabama
Here is the line up for STARS 2015, March 19 - 22.
Here is the finalized list of performers for STARS 2015:
Mike Mangum
Leo Dean
Rhythm And Rain
Cruize Control
Matt Hoggatt
Joe Bennett
Brent Burns
Thom Shepherd
Hanna’s Reef
John Friday
Calypso Nuts
and the highly requested PHINS Reunion
And to finish a great weekend we are bringing in Top 10 recording artist
Bertie Higgins (writer and performer "Key Largo")
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MILK MONEY, LLC
DBA Corks & Creativity
Has Teamed Up With
FLAMINGO PAINTING PARTY FOR A PURPOSE!
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Belmont Winery
1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
(45 drying break)
$40
$20 Deposit Due March 21, 2015
Pay Balance at Belmont
Less than 20 members participating,
Corks & Creativity will donate $12 each
painter to a Route 66 PHC Charity
20 or more participants,
Corks & Creativity will donate $15 each
painter to a Route 66 PHC Charity
Make Check Payable to: Corks & Creativity
Name(s):_________________________________________________________________________________
______ x $20 Deposit = $__________________ Deposit Remittance
You can bring to the March 12, 2015 Monthly Meeting or
Mail to:
Corks & Creativity
c/o Pam Ray
481 Del Ridge Drive
Sullivan, MO 63080
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10th Annual Parrot Head Rendezvous 2015
Benefitting Children’s
Home Society of Florida
Panama City Parrot Head Club announces the 10thAnnual
Parrothead Rendezvous “10th Trip Around the Sun” April 16th,
17th, 18th, and 19th at Barefoot Beach Club on beautiful Panama
City Beach, benefitting our friends at Children’s Home Society
of Florida. Children’s Home Society of Florida helps more than
2,200 children and families in and around Bay County. The great work this
organization does for families has been so moving and inspirational to the membership of our club that
we’ve donated more than $160,000 over the past six years!
100% of all money raised from Rendezvous goes directly to Children’s
Home Society of Florida. Last year, because of your help we presented
a check to Children’s Home Society of Florida for $36,294.47. Come
be part of 3 days of music, Sun, White Sand, and of course many many
of your favorite Phriends.
For $75.00 you get a 4 Day Pass, a World Class Goodie Bag, Event TShirt, and Cheeseburger in Paradise on Saturday. We will be having a Raffle on Friday April 17th, a Silent
Auction on Saturday April 18th. The Phun starts 5:00 PM April 16th with
the World Class Bag Stuffing Party followed by Jeff and the Camaros in
the Barefoot Bar. The Music this year is; Conch Republic Band, John Frinzi
Band, Caribbean Chillers… and that is just Friday. Saturday will bring The
Steve Hopper Band, Barefoot Man from the Caymans, Jim Asbell and the
Tropiholics, and Sauce Boss. By Popular Demand Sunday we will start with
Barefoot Man, Gene Mitchell and a Big requested Locals Showcase. To be
part of this great 3 Day Event go to our web site
http://www.panamacityphc.org/rendezvous2015 while you are there check out the drone video from Last
Years Party. Host Hotels are listed on our web site.
Come join us as we celebrate our 10th Year of putting on this Beach Party. April 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th
2015. If you need any further information or have any thoughts please contact me; Parrot Soul Bill at
[email protected] .
We are Riding the Waves rushing towards Rendezvous 2015.
CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA, REGISTRATION #CH180, IS REGISTERED WITH THE STATE UNDER THE SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS ACT. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL
REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION
DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
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Ladies Night Out
Thur. April 16th
Bourbon Community Center
Doors open 5pm - Drawings all evening
Tickets for Vendor Drawings & Meal - $20
Purchase tickets from CASA board members or at the door.
Reserve a table for 8 before the event!
Bring your friends!
Vendors, Light Supper, Wine, Fabulous
Drawings, Jewelry, Make-up, Candles,
Silent Auction, Designer Purse Auction,
And much more!
Contact the CASA Office
[email protected] 573-667-2022
midozarkcasa@com
All proceeds for Mid-Ozark CASA
Be a Voice for the Abused & Neglected Child
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YOU’RE INVITED
The Travel Committee for the Central Oklahoma Parrothead Association is
pleased to announce that we will be hosting an all inclusive trip to Montego Bay,
Jamaica from April 18-25 at the RIU Montego Bay.
We are also very thrilled to announce that The Calypso Nuts will be joining us
on the trip for your entertainment. Lynley and Robbie bring a high energy, crowd
rocking performance to the stage. They are pan (steel drum) players and musicians
extraordinaire and will be perfect for our COPA Jammin' In Jamaica trip.
We look forward to having many of our Parrot Head PHriends from everywhere
join us in Jamaica! However, this trip is not just for Parrot Heads. It is open to
anybody that would like to attend, Parrot Head or not! We've had many non-Parrot Heads join us on our trips and they all have a wonderful time. Please get the
word out to all of your family and friends about the trip. Everybody will thoroughly enjoy Jamaica! It is a beautiful country with some of the most friendly
people in the world. The beaches are outstanding and fun abounds all around.
For more information and to register go to www.copa-nut.com/jamaica.htm
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Tournament Sponsor Form
Mid-Ozark CASA
4th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament
All Proceeds given to CASA Program for Abused & Neglected Children
3 Person Scramble - Fri. Aug. 28, 2015
10:00 am Registration/Check-in 11:00 am Lunch 11:30 am Shotgun Start
Sullivan Country Club
Sponsor
Name: _________________________________________________________________________
(Print carefully. This name will be used on signage at the tournament.)
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip
Contact Name: _________________________________________________________________
Phone
Ask about Champion for Children Tax Credits.
Hole Sponsor:
________ $100
Corporate Sponsor:
Platinum ________ $1500
Gold
________ $1000
Silver
________ $500
Bronze ________ $250
Grand Total ________
More information Call: 573-259-4433
Ask for Janet
Make Checks Payable to: Mid-Ozark CASA Program
Send checks and forms to:
Mid-Ozark CASA Program
PO Box 260
Cuba, MO 65453
[email protected]
midozarkcasa.com
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Hello Parrot Heads!! There are record low temperatures everywhere but spring is just around the corner!
Throw that snow shovel down and fire up your web browser to the PHiP webpage! It’s time to get registered
for the 24th annual Meeting of the Minds 2015! The countdown is on to another fabulous event in sunny Key
West! Even though we are 255 days out it is never too early to make travel plans and get ready to take over the
town at the end of the road.
I want to let you know that the Meeting of the Minds 2015 entertainment schedule is going to be announced
in March! There will be a wide variety of your favorite bands as always and of course several thousand of your
PHriends in Key West for all the festivities. Go register for MOTM now and check out our newly refreshed
website at this link:
http://www.phip.com/meeting
While the schedule is being finalized be sure to book your room at the Casa Marina early!! Why? Several reasons. It is filling fast and it WILL be the place to be again this year as it always is! Here is another great reason.
If you register for MOTM and BOOK YOUR ROOM at the Casa Marina Resort prior to June 30, 2015 you will
be put into a drawing for FOUR NIGHTS in a Casa Marina OCEAN FRONT 2 BEDROOM SUITE!! This is
the third year running for this contest and there is nothing better than winning a fabulous suite at the Casa and
staying for FREE at the parrot head event of the year!
Don’t forget we sold-out the Casa Marina in the spring last year so don’t delay! Here is the online link to book
your room at the Casa Marina Resort:
http://waldorfastoria.hilton.com/en/wa/groups/personalized/E/EYWCMWA-ZZPAR7-20151101/index.jhtml
If you are booking on the phone the special code for our Parrot Head Rate is: ZZPAR7
The Casa Marina phone numbers are: 888-303-5717 or 305-296-3535.
The 2015 MOTM dates are on the PHiP web site for use in booking your rooms right now!
http://www.phip.com/meeting
Are you going to MOTM for the first time? Do you have questions? Do you want to share a room or a ride?
Well there is a new place for you to talk to the entire Parrot Head nation about MOTM. It is the brand new online MOTM forum. Go join and check it out! This is a place for everyone to help each other, ask questions, and
make the whole MOTM experience even better. Here is the link:
http://motmforum.phip.com/
Until next time, I’ll see you, down the road…
Andrew Talbert
Parrot Heads in Paradise
PHiP Director of Conventions
Meeting of the Minds 2015
“A Salty Piece of Land”
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STLPHC
Club Events
Club Events
March 12 - Relay For Life Kick Off Party At Syberg’s
March 13 & 14 - St. Patrick’s Center Rainbow Drive At South County
Schnuck’s
March 27 - Relay For Life At Lafayette High School
April 12 - STLPHC Birthday Bash at 612 Kitchen and Cocktails
April 25 (?) - Parrot Head Bowling For The Conch Trophy
May 1 & 2 - Microfest
May 3 - Tres De Mayo At Fuzzy’s Taco’s on Watson Road
May 16 - Night At The Races
June/July/Augsut??? - Tropical Night With The Grizzlies
June 27 - Boatload Of Concern At Manchester Walmart
July 11 - Tropical Night With The Rascals - Tailgate And Party Room
August 22 - Beach Party (Guaranteed to be a HOT time)
September 26 - Great River Road Trip
October 24 - Pirate Party At Great Rivers Saloon
November 7 - Meeting of the Left Behinds
December 5 & 6 - Holidaze Party and Bloody Mary Brunch
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CCPHC CALENDAR
MARCH
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7th – PhotRB – Triva Night @ Rolling Hills Golf Course (6pm)
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13th – CCPHC Social – Carlyle FD Cosmic Bingo (Carlyle KC 7pm)(Todd has table reserved for 12)
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14th – CCPHC – Highway Cleanup
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14th – SIPHC - 8th Trip Around the Sun with Southern Drawl Band ($25 per person, 8pm-midnight)
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19th-21st – CCPHC - Stars Fell on Alabama w/ Beach Social & Plunge
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28th – CCPHC Social - Under Janet’s Wings 9 Pin No Tap – (V&H)
APRIL
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12th – STLPHC – 25th Birthday Bash @ 612 Kitchen & Cocktails
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24 – CCPHC/STLPHC/PHothRB – Conch Republic Bowling Tournament (Bartelso Bowl 2pm)
?????
MAY
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2nd – CCPHC – Community Link Buddy Walk
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16th – STLPHC – Night at the Races (Fairmont Park)
JUNE
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4th – Jimmy Buffett Concert in St Louis
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6th – CCPHC Golf Scramble @ Bent Oak
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13th - CCPHC – Highway Cleanup
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20th – Route 66 PHC – Crawfish Boil (Sullivan, MO) with ????
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27th – CCPHC – Party on Centralia Lake w/ Trop Rock Legend Kelly McGuire
JULY
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3rd – STLPHC – Trop Rockin Da Ridge II with ???
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11th – STLPHC – Tropical Night with the Rascals
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11th – CIPHC – 4th Annual Leather & Leis River Run and Party
AUGUST
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1st – EIPHC – CU in the Prairiebbean
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7th – CCPHC – Relay for Life @ Central HS
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22nd – STLPHC – Beach Party
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22nd – CCPHC – Bartend for Little Pig Cookoff
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Tropical Night with the Grizzlies ????
SEPTEMBER
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12th - CCPHC – Highway Cleanup
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26th – CCPHC/STLPHC – Great River Road Bus Trip
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27th – CCPHC 5K @ Hazlet
OCTOBER
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17th – CCPHC Birthday Winery Bus ?????????
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19th – CCPHC Birthday
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24th – STLPHC – Pirate Party
NOVEMBER
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4th-8th - Meeting of the Minds in Key West FL
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28th – CCPHC - Christmas Party and Parade
DECEMBER
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5th – STLPHC – Holidaze Party w/ BMB
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12th - CCPHC – Highway Cleanup
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Your 2015 Board
Mark Fuchs
President
[email protected]
Donnie Kerksieck
Vice President
Marion Laskowitz
Treasurer
[email protected]
Richard Ray
Ways & Means Director
[email protected]
Pam Ray
Membership Director
[email protected]
Trudy Bowles
Social Director
[email protected]
Lisa Hoover
Webmaster
[email protected]
Peggy Kramer
Newsletter
[email protected]
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Colleen Fuchs
Secretary/PR Director
[email protected]
This newsletter
comes to you for
the low, low price of
10¢ per copy, (that’s
one dime
)
payable to Mark
Fuchs, President,
Route 66 Parrot
Head Club.
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