DSPHC January 2007 Newsletter

Hello everyone! Hope you have all enjoyed a restful holiday season (yeah, right!), and now it’s on to spring and WARM WEATHER! This is my first official “message” as your new President, and I want to thank you all for your votes and your confidence in me. I will do my best to follow in the footsteps of our previous Presidents -- but those are big shoes to fill! I hope you’ll be patient with me as I find my way on this new path.

I want to offer a special thanks to Denise Irwin for her service as President of the Club, and to Angela Ross for her dedicated work as the Club’s Secretary. Sylvia Diehl continues to be our Treasurer – and does a wonderful job of tallying our dollars and cents – thank you, Sylvia! And we welcome Debbie Auld as our new Vice President and Tanya Hammel as our new Secretary! The four of us will do our best to keep this ship sailing -- we welcome your suggestions and ideas at any time.

Also, we will soon be having a meeting of the Club’s Board of Directors. If you have specific issues that you would like the Board to consider, please contact me directly so I can be sure to put those items on our agenda. Thanks!

Our next Club meeting will take place on February 21 in south Dover. We are trying a new meeting location at Tanya’s suggestion: Reel Fresh Seafood, located at 1151 E. Lebanon Road (off Route 10). According to Tanya, the food is great, the décor is tropical, and best of all, they’re willing to put up with US! What more could we ask?? The meeting will begin at 7:30 pm and our agenda will include the beginning work for our annual Fundraiser, Boat Drinks Bacchanal. We hope you have already marked your calendars for this event – Saturday, May 19^th, at the Lighthouse Restaurant in beautiful Lewes, Delaware. This will be our 8^th year of hosting this event – which has been sold out for the past two years and is considered one of the best PHC events on the East Coast! If you are interested in helping with the planning and preparation for this event, please come to the February meeting or contact me or Debbie Auld directly. We welcome everyone’s participation!

As always, there is lots of interesting news in this newsletter. Please note the many, many special PHC events that are being held – some near and some far. But if you have travel plans in your future, you should check to see if there is anything planned by a nearby Club. We are fortunate to enjoy the support of many other Parrot Head Clubs for our major events – so please try to get out and support other Clubs’ events. We all know that no matter where we are, it’s a great time with our fellow Parrot Heads.

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Spending Money – DSPHC Member-to-Member Discounts:

If you bring your DSPHC membership card & a driver’s license to these phriendly club members’ business, you’ll get a discount.

10% discount on all regular priced items at:
The Mizzen Mast
149 Rehoboth Ave. (Village By the Sea)

10% discount at:
Beany’s Games & Puzzles
1^st Street Station on Rehoboth Ave.

10% discount at:
Just Birkenstock Store
4551 Highway One (by Pier One & Starbucks)

Rehoboth Beach, DE
Phins up to Dennis & Sharonlee Diehl for offering this discount !

The Lighthouse
7 Angler’s Road
Lewes, DE

Call AVIS at (800) 831-8000 and while making the reservation give them this number: AWD#K199476

And you will get a special discounted rate!!
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Coconut Telegraph - DSPHC News:

**REMINDER**
2007 club dues are due. Please send a check, payable to Delaware Seashore Parrot Head Club, to:

Our January meeting was held on Saturday, January 20th at The Lighthouse in Lewes. Roll call: Connie and Jerry Groll, Tanya Hammel, Ashley Hammel, Denise Irwin, Gail Gessaman, Jen Hochstedler, Cathi Hochtedler, Pat Murdoch, Allan Cairncross, Joyce Houston, Dick Houston, Jim Hammel, Sylvia Diehl, Constance H. Hall, Beverly and Charlie Thompson, Matt Clark, Pam McMillan, Karen and Bruce Wright.

The “bidness” highlights:

My apologies(Tanya) again for the “open forum” meeting… next time I will be better prepared for such an incident… I promise!!!!

1. Tanya mentioned that the Southwest Florida Parrothead club is publishing a cookbook.

The proceeds will go to the following charities: The National Alzheimer’s Association, The Cancer Foundation of Key West, The Bahama Village Music Program-Key West, Humane Society of Key West and the Save the Manatee program. The procedure to donate a recipe is very simple… go to www.fundcraft.com. Once you get there, enter Web Id: 1415-07SI. The system will then be ready for your input!! Everyone will be kept up to date on the publishing and on how you may order your copy! It would be great to see a bunch of Delaware names in the cookbook!!!!!

2. Tanya mentioned Mid-Winter meltdown on tap for this coming weekend…. Tickets are still available at $150 pp. Special rates for just attending Sat. and Sun. morning are also available… Contact Parrot Heads of the Old Dominion.

3. Amish Parrothead quilt: Members present voted to send a T-shirt to the Parrotheads in Amish Paradise in order to have our club be a part of the quilt.

4. An Affair to Remember in Dover featuring Jimmy and the
Parrots (featured below) will be highlighted in the newsletter.

Next meeting: Wednesday February 21. 7:30 p.m. at Reel Fresh Seafood Market and Grill.

1151 E. Lebanon Road., Dover, DE 19901 (Rte. 10, by Subway, Tangles Hair Salon and Pizza Hut… call me if you are not sure of the location!!! (302) 233-3123. Bring your appetite… the atmosphere is extremely casual, but the food is fantastic!!!
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Migration – Neighboring Clubs & Parrot Head Events:
HAVANA DAYDREAMIN’

Trop Rocks is music that makes you smile!!! The purpose of the event is to bring Trop Rock to the mainstream of the listening public. This is a two day concert at the Amerian Jukebox Theatre. The concerts will be videotaped for television broadcast. The two day event features Jack Mosley, Sunny Jim white, Lattitude, John Frinzi, Kelly McGuire, Brent Burns and Jim Morris. Hotel info. and registration is now open at http://www.troprocksthesmokies.com/index.html.

This is a benefit concert for the Russ Chase Memorial Fund. The event will feature Dave Calhoun, Gary Seiler, Hugo Duarte & Emily Hutchinson, Jerry Gontang, Eric Stone with Kyle Rife, Mark Mulligan, Rob Mehl, Biff Moss and Scott Bryan and the Drunken Monkeys.

Music will be provided by the Rum Punch Bandits, Latitude, The Captain Quint Band and Jim Morris and the Big Bamboo Band. For more info. go to www.ppphc.com.

Music will be provided by Tom Watt and Sunny Jim White. For more info. go to www.aleh.com.

Music will be provided by DJ Shrimper Dan and Jimmy and the Parrots. For more info. go to www.steelcityfins.org. Or call (412) 466-0970.

It is that time again to crawl around Charleston-- our 3rd Annual Shem Creek Pub Crawl is February 24th and this year's theme is "Mardi Crawl." it is an event for those who cannot go to New Orleans. Proceeds of the event will go to the South Carolina Alzheimer's Association. Our Margaritaville will be holding a morning Mardi Gra party in honor of the event. So mark your calendars and come crawl for a good cause. We are experiencing our winter weather here in the 40s so come prepared (I am sure those up North are going ''''winter weather in the 40s???'''')

Registration and Information is on our website www.lcparrotheads. org
(Our website also has our year in pictures and our NEW newsletter)

Below is the list of hotels:
Best Western Patriot's Point
259 McGrath Darby Blvd. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
843-971-7070
30 Rooms Are Reserved
Rate: $55 + taxes/fees** *
Must give reservation code word "MARDI"
Includes Continental Breakfast
Hotel Information:
http://book. bestwestern. com/bestwestern/ productInfo. do?propertyCode= 41087#null

Lands Inn
310 Highway 17 Bypass
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina 29464
843-884-5853
100 Rooms are Reserved
Rate: $69/night + taxes/fees** *
Must say: "Parrot Head Pub Crawl"
Includes Hot Breakfast and free rides to/from Pub Crawl on Saturday
Hotel Information
http://www.landsinn east.com/ directions. html

*** Can book rooms for both Friday and Saturday (2/23 & 2/24) at these negotiated rates. Reservations for both hotels must be made by February 10th to ensure rates.

We are working to revive our famous Key West Road Show in the Spring. Look for announcements on the leader's board and our website. Phins from Charleytowne! !!

Deb Graf
Lowcountry Parrothead Club
P.O. Box 80743
Charleston,SC 29416
843-324-3824

Music will be provided by Changes in Latitudes, El Caribe, Jimmy Stowe and the Stowaways and Wastin Away. For more information go to http://www.nwphc.org.

The Tristate PHC is pleased to present the annual Jim Morris event, Saturday, March 17^th at Buffy’s Barn. This is an intimate solo performance. Sunday March 18^th the Big Bamboo Band will be at THE LAGOON in Essington, PA. Both events are much closer together this year, so if you are looking for lodging it should be easier. The Lagoon is a short distance from the Philly Airport. Their website is www.thelagoon.net. Ticketing info available at www.phillyparrotheads.org.

For all information go to www.phinsjax.org. The Sauce Boss will be playing and cooking!!!

The fun will include a Margarita Mix Off, Key Lime Pie Eating Contest, Tropical Entertainment by several Jimmy Buffett cover bands, The legendary Bust ‘n’ Burn mogul contest, and Pond Skimming. For more information go to http:/www.phcofmaine.com.

PIRATE PALOOZA

June 1,2,3, 2007

Join us for a weekend of tropical beach party music so we can “Party With A Purpose”

Proceeds to benefit the Lehigh Valley area and the Gulf Cast region. Music, food, drinks, prizes and fun!!!

Get ready for a trip to the islands -
without leaving the Lehigh Valley
Pirate Palooza Weekend
Band Schedule

Riverside Barr and Grill 5801 N. Delaware Drive, Easton, PA 18040
www.RiversideBarr.com

11 a.m. -- 2 p.m. - - The John Frinzi Band
3 p.m. -- 6 p.m. - - Jimmy and The Parrots
7 p.m. -- 10 p.m. - - The Boat Drunks

11 a.m. -- 2 p.m.
A gathering of event musicians for a casual post party jam session.

Migration 2007 "The Cannons still Thunder"

July 27 - 28 -29 Las Vegas Nevada

That's right, after 7 years in Southern California, Migration, one of the
premier Parrot Head parties in the country is migrating to where the party
never quits and the city never sleeps, Las Vegas.

Why? Simple, we want the party to be louder, longer and more successful for
the charities that we support. No curfews, no noise restrictions, no
hassles. Better prices on rooms, boat drinks, cerveza and phood! Cheap
airfare from everywhere.

We have one of the best corporate sponsors we could ask for, our friends at
the all new Hooters Casino Hotel. Because of Hooters involvement we will
bring you one of the best music lineups in the country. To start, "Stars on
the Water", Hugo Duarte, Bob Karwin, Tommy Rocker & Conched Out plus more
surprises to be announced.

Migration 2007 is hosted by the Los Angeles PH Club, the Orange County PH
Club and our brand new partners, the Las Vegas PH Club.

Early admission is only $ 30.00 ea and includes a swag bag, t shirt and a
bunch o goodies. Friday and Saturday phun all day and night at the Hooters
pool.

To make your registration reservation please check out
www.migrationsocal. com <http://www.migratio nsocal.com/> You will find
several options to guarantee your spot at the best party of the summer.

Need a room? Hooters has weekend rates starting at $ 89.00 per night (+ tax)
Please call Mike McLain - 919-556-8411 to hold your room reservation.

If you feel you must call the hotel directly, you can do so by calling
800-522-7366
To get the above rates, you must say" Migration/Parrot Head Group" and call
during the day shift, they are more in tune with groups. Save the confusion, call
Mike, he is all set up for reservations and this is by far the easier route.

Las Vegas is becoming the place for Parrot Heads to party. It's Midnight &
I'm Not Famous, Last Man Standing, the Gypsies in the Palace pool parties at
Hooters, Jimmy at the MGM, Margaritaville on the "Strip" and now the party
of the year, Migration 2007 at Hooters Casino Hotel. You do not want to miss
this "Party with a Purpose".

Do you have to be a member of a PH Club? Nope, all we ask is that you like
good music, cool drinks and party loud!

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Door Number Three :

On Savannah's Sirrus show this week ,she mentioned that Jimmy would be performing at Jazz Fest on April 28. Plan accordingly! The list of entertainers for both weekends will be posted after Mardi Gras on www.nojazzfest. com. The actual times of the performances will be posted later, but Jimmy always closes on the Rayban/Acura/ whatever- it's-named- this-year stage.

WELL GANG… ITS BEEN RELEASED IN FLORIDA!!! KEEP A LOOKOUT AT A WATERING HOLE NEAR YOU FOR ITS LOCAL RELEASE!!!
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2007’s MOTM will be November 1st thru November 4th. Registration has opened & will again close on September 15th or at 3500 attendees, whichever comes first. Info, & registration, as it becomes available : http://www.phip.com/
And for those who are “artistic” :

THE MEETING OF THE MINDS 2007 LOGO CONTEST
Hello Parrot Heads...

The PHIP Board of Directors is holding a contest for the T-shirt, name badge, and Convention Guide Cover Design for the 16th Annual Parrot Heads in Paradise Meeting of the Minds in Key West, Florida.

The theme for the convention is "Barefootin' Key West". Please keep in mind that the logo should be a vertical design, it must fit on a tee shirt, a booklet and on a badge. Please include the dates of the convention, Nov 1 - Nov 4, 2007 and Key West Florida in the design. (See examples at http://www.phip.com/MOTM_Logo.asp )

If you or your club members are interested in participating please submit your multi color (no black and white designs will be considered) design 8" wide X 10" tall on a sheet of paper or JPEG file to Bill De Walt by April 30, 2007.

The winner will receive free convention registration for themselves and a guest and possibly a surprise. You will also have your artwork on the convention tee shirts, the cover of the convention guides and on
the convention name badges. Who knows where else it will show up!!!

Contestants must be a member of a Sanctioned PHC to be eligible for the winning logo.

You may also submit a high quality drawing that can be scanned if that drawing is indeed the lucky winner. Maximum size is 8" wide X 10" tall for the scan so please keep it in that size frame.

Design DEADLINE must be postmarked by April 30, 2007.

Please send or email your 8 x 10 copy in JPEG file format (IBM only, no Mac, sorry) to:
MOTM 2007 LOGO Contest
Bill De Walt
PO Box 422932
Kissimmee, Florida 34742
par0hd@aol.com

Please include your name, email and mailing address, and club affiliation in your email or envelope.
Thank you!

Bill De Walt
Director of Conventions MOTM 2007
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Growing Older But Not Up - Upcoming Birthdays:

One more candle on the cake …. A big fins up to those celebrating birthdays in
February!!

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Manana - DSPHC upcoming meetings & events:

Next meeting: Wednesday, February 21st at Reel Fresh Seafood Market and Grill in Dover, beginning at 7:30. (Think I mentioned it enough now???)

Boat Drinks Bacchanal – Saturday, May 19th, with Jim Morris & the Big Bamboo Band

Stay tuned … more info & meeting dates coming soon.

NOW… BREATHE IN…BREATHE OUT… MOVE ON!!!!

THIS NEWSLETTER BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Tanya Hammel
1/31/07

P.S. Please let me know if your system is not capable of opening a PDF file!!! I plan on livening up our newsletter in the next few months, and I need to know if your systems are capable!!! PHANKS!!!!

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