PARROT HEADS OF PUGET SOUND
HUMP DAY NEWS
February 17, 2010
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
A hearty welcome and raised boat drink to our newest member, Jeff Fleig. Jeff is from Tacoma and is a retired deputy sheriff who enjoys sailing and riding motorcycles. Jeff found PHoPS through friends on Facebook, so you never know how members will be attracted! Welcome Jeff!
For membership information, contact Dave Calhoun at membership@phops.com
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PHINS UP:
NEW Hugo & Emily at LaPalma – A huge PHoPS thank you to Marty and everyone who made last night at LaPalma such a success. A shout out to the serving staff at LaPalma who took such good care of us as well. If anyone has final dollar amounts that were raised for www.anysoldier.com, please let me know. As always it’s great to have Hugo and Emily back in the Pacific Northwest. If you missed them last night, you have several more chances over the next few days see the February calendar below.
Thank you outgoing BOD Members! We would like to thank Alicia Smith, Anne Johnston and Dave Calhoun for their service during 2009 to our club. It’s a lot of work and you made it seem easy and effortless. We truly appreciate your spirit and dedication to making the Parrot Heads of Puget Sound such a great success. You will be missed. Thank you.
Your new 2010 Board of Directors: Congratulations to our new Board of Directors: President, Bobi Atlee, Treasurer, Carol Olson, Fundraising Director, Gail (Sasha) Specht, Membership Director Karren Franckowiak, and Communications Director, Patti McClements. Welcome and thank you for stepping up to guide the club through a successful 2010!
NO NEWS ISN’T GOOD NEWS: Please notify us if you are not receiving regular club emails. We are aware of issues with some yahoo users, but if you are not receiving HDN, email updates from your Board, or information from our Newsletter Editor, George Margetan, we’d sure like to know so we can correct any problems we have! Please email Communications Director, Patti McClements communications@phops.com and we’ll work on finding a solution!
Help Find a cure for MS – Club Member Deanna Wentz Shain is signed up to participate in the Walk MS event on April 11, 2010 and would like to ask for your support and contributions to meet her fundraising goal for this worthwhile charity. Deanna was diagnosed with MS last March. To contribute or for more information on joining Deanna’s team, contact her at dswentz@yahoo.com
OUR NEWSLETTER: Have you checked out the Cascade Conch? George Margetan has taken on the challenge of producing a new monthly on-line newsletter for the Parrot Heads of Puget Sound and is doing a phabulous job. Deadline for submission is the 22nd of the month for publication on the 2nd of the next month. If you have not checked it out yet, please do so by visiting http://www.box.net/shared/1sgd8j8ms9 to submit ideas for the March 2nd issue, please contact George at thegreatgeorge@yahoo.com The Cascade Conch is also available through our website at phops.com
Proposed By Law Changes are now posted at phops.com please review. These changes will be voted on at the February Business Meeting.
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FEBRUARY FUN:
NEW: Hugo Duarte at Tony’s/Suede Sports Bar & Grill February 19, 2010
The name of this venue has recently changed from Tony’s to Suede Sports Bar so don’t be confused, it’s directly next door to Pizza Bank. The address is 14417 – 124 Avenue NE, Kirkland 98034 425-522-4547. The show will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Hugo Duarte at Oddfellows Grill in Redmond – February 20, 2010
Opening for Hugo will be local parrot heads Curtis Moore and Dave Patterson. This performance will benefit the Old Dog Haven which helps find loving homes for senior dogs. $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door. PayPal is available if paying from your checking account. Please see the announcement at phops.com for details and instructions. Oddfellows Grill is located at 7979 Leary Way NE, Redmond, WA 98052 425-882-780 Show starts at 8:00 p.m.
UPDATED: Freaky Tiki Friday Kitsap Edition – SATURDAY February 27, 2010
Join the west side club members as they welcome our own Dave Calhoun to Island Jamz in Keyport – for more information contact Patrick Alexander at patalexander@msn.com or Dave Calhoun at tropzone1@comcast.net
TIME CHANGE: FIRST 2010 BUSINESS MEETING – February 28, 2010 11:30 a.m.
This will be the first of two business meetings for our club during 2010. It’s vital that everyone attend so that you can all weigh in on things that are important to you. We will be announcing our 2010 officers, the 2009 Parrot Head of the Year, revising our club by-laws and many other important club issues will be discussed. Bahama Breeze Southcenter meeting begins promptly at 11:30 a.m.
MARCH MADNESS:
Fare Start Volunteer Opportunity March 6, 2010
Due to a small number of volunteers able to participate and the overwhelming response by our club, this event is currently booked solid. Please contact Alicia Smith at godsownparrothead@comcast.net to be placed on the waiting list.
Check out what Fare Start at http://www.farestart.org
Board of Directors Meeting March 10, 2010
Join us for the first BOD meeting with the newly elected club officers.
Southcenter Azteca, meeting begins promptly at 6:00 p.m. To request that items be placed on the agenda, please email prez@phops.com
Freaky Tiki Friday – Bahama Breeze Edition March 12, 2010
Join the club for Happy Hour at the Southcenter Bahama Breeze 6:00 p.m.
March 12, 2010 – Jake Shimabukuro at the Edmonds Center for the Arts.
For those of you in the north end, here’s your chance to see Jake without the drive to Bremerton. Tickets are $30-$35, youth $15 (17 and under). The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets on line at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org or by calling 425-275-9595
March 13, 2010 Jake Shimabukuro at the Admiral Theatre in Bremerton
A club favorite, Jake returns to the Admiral for one show on March 13th, dinner at 6:30 show at 8:00. Tickets are $61 main floor dinner show, $30 main floor reserved, loge reserved $26 and balcony reserved $18 Tickets 360-373-6743
Freaky Tiki Friday Kitsap – March 26, 2010
Join the west side gang for FTK Kitsap Edition. They’ll be back at the Filing Station in Kingston in March. Please contact Carol Wetmore at volcanoblows@yahoo.com for more information.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Laid Back Attack VIII – JULY 17, 2010
Mark your calendars and don’t miss our biggest fundraiser and party of the year!
NW Latitudes and Attitudes Cruiser Party – AUGUST 13-15
Club member Elaine Thould reports that the location for the 2010 Cruisers party is Cap Sante Boat Haven in Anacortes, August 13-15 and that boat slip reservations are now being taken on the Lats & Atts Bulletin Board thread www.seafaring.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15955
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A CLUB REMINDER – Please wear your club ID badges to all PHoPS events, it helps us find each other in a crowded bar! If you don’t have one, or need a new one, or a lanyard, contact Dave Calhoun at membership@phops.com Dave says, that badges will be available ONLY at club events, they cannot be mailed at this time.
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News & Events from around the Parrot Head Nation:
NEW: Migration Returns in 2010 in Southern California August 27 & 28, 2010
If you are a fan of Migration, you will be pleased to know it will return in 2010 with a Southern California Flair hosted by the L.A., Las Vegas and Orange County Parrot Head Clubs. August 27 & 28. Musical entertainment includes: John Frinzi, Sunny Jim, Jim Morris, Jimi Pappas, John Patti, Bob Karwin and Jerry Gontag with Stars on the Water.
PHiP Scholarship submission deadline is March 15, 2010
Please check the PHiP website for information and details on the requirements for scholarship applicants and then mail your application to: Deb McCall Secretary, PHiP 315 Chester Street #322 Glendale CA 91203
EVENTS in the West Region: Check out the regional calendar at www.localendar.com/public/westcoastclubs for events throughout the PHiP West Region!
MOTM 2010 “Gypsies In The Palace” November 4-7, 2010 Registration is now open and will remain open until 3500 participants register or September 30, 2010 at midnight, whichever comes first. www.phip.com/motm/asp to register and for more information!
Phins to the West – April 30 through May 1, 2010 Laughlin Nevada
Registration is now open at www.phinstothewest.com
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Who? What? Where? When was that party again? Can’t find your hump day news? You can always find our events on the phops.com website the events are listed on the left side of the home page and also in calendar form by clicking events!
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LAST BUT NEVER LEAST: Ad rates as of January 1, 2010 – $1 per week, ads may run for one week $1, four weeks $4, half yearly $26 and full year $52 – All money raised through ad sales will be donated to charity.
What is considered advertising? If you are going to directly make money, through what you want to put in HDN, it is considered to be advertising: Promoting books, CD’s, or your services for example. Other examples include, selling cosmetics, real estate, roofing supplies, a litter of puppies, or your boat/car/vacation home. If you are unsure, please don’t hesitate to ask! communications@phops.com
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HOW TO:
To get your event listed on the Hump Day News, or if you have important information to share with the club, please send it by 5:00 p.m. Monday evening to Patti McClements, Communications Director at communications@phops.com
Have a great week everyone and remember….we are the people, our parents warned us about!!!!