July/August 2016 - Route 66 Parrot Heads

Route 66 Parrot Head Club
The St. Somewhere Times
A club with a community service problem
July/August 2016
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 Club Events
6 Charity
8 Get To Know Me
9 Crawfish & Shrimp Boil
13 Parrot Heads On The River
14 MOTM 2016
16 Your Board
A Message From Our Prez...
The St. Somewhere Times
Route 66 PHC President
PHins up from the Prez
Donnie Kerksieck
[email protected]
Hello Friends,
Summer is in full swing; we have had some great times already the Crawfish
& Shrimp Broil was a huge success and there is more to come. We have the
Parrot Heads on the River, Monte Carlo Night.
Still to look forward to Happy Hour and Board Meetings that end up on the
weekend, most of us don’t have to work the next day so we can all hang out
and enjoy our great friends even longer. Here are our upcoming house parties,
Trudy and Steve Bowels, Bobbing, Floating and Boating, Linda Orrell’s Pool
Party, and Tim and Becky Elliot’s Chili Cook-off. If you want to have a party at
your house, we can work that out too.
Have fun and safe summer.
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working
together is success.”
Henry Ford
Party With a Purpose
Donnie Kerksieck
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Growing Older But Not Up...
July/August
Carol Biggins 7/3
SandyFuchs7/9
Tom Heap 7/9
Colleen Fuchs 7/10
Jerry Turnbow 7/11
Lisa Kerksieck 7/18
Douglas Chepely 7/19
Mike McEnery 7/22
Marty Busch 8/13
Mona Lorne 8/14
Mike Fuchs 8/16
Jessica Jackson 8/16
Judy Bornemann 8/21
Maria Turnbow 8/27
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Scheduled 2016 Meetings
7/16/2016
Trudy & Steve Bowles BOBBING & FLOATING & BOATING
(This is a Saturday)
8/13/2016
Linda Orrell's POOL PARTY (This is a Saturday)
9/8/2016
Belmont Winery (Tentative)
10/15/2016 Tim & Becky Elliott's CHILI COOKOFF (This is a Saturday)
11/10/2016Undecided
12/8/2016Undecided
Other Dates to Remember
8/14/2016
8/20/2016
8/27/2016
10/7/2016
Paul Roush – Belmont Winery
Monte Carlo Night - Belmont Winery
Terry Beck – Belmont Winery (5-9 pm)
Boots & Bling - Belmont Winery
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KTTR May 17, 2016 Interview
On May 17, 216 KTTR Radio extended an
opportunity to Russell House and the
Route 66 Parrot Head Club to be
interviewed and discuss the June 4th
Crawfish/Shrimp Boil. Randi Turntine
of RussellHouse and also a Route 66
Parrot Head along with Donnie Kerksieck,
President Route 66 Parrot Head Club did
an excellent job at explaining the event,
what is a Parrot Head and the good work
Russell House does for the community.
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The Panama City Parrot Head Club would like to thank all who attended this year’s 11 th
annual Parrot Head Rendezvous. On Saturday June 11th at Sharky's the Children's
Home Society of Florida received a donation of $30,391.35 from this year’s event. This
brings the clubs total donations from our Rendezvous events to $230,770.69. They are
back at work, and would like to invite you, and your friends to join us at next year’s
Rendezvous at Sharkys Beach Club, April 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. 2017. Details to follow.
This event has been a favorite with any Route 66 PHC members for several years. It’s
worth the trip.
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Exceptional Equestrians of the Missouri Valley, Inc. (EEMV) is a volunteer-based, notfor-profit organization that provides enjoyable, affordable horsemanship experiences for
therapeutic effect, developing and strengthening mind, body and spirit.
They serve more than 100 individuals a week, ages 2 and up, with a wide range
of diagnosis from autism to down syndrome to ADHD. Their program is heavily
dependent on volunteers, with more than 90 volunteers weekly.
On June 11, 2016, they held their Wine, Dine and Whinny fundraiser. The event was at
the beautiful Purina Event Center in Gray Summit. This great evening featured
Exceptional Equestrian participant demonstrations, delicious food and unlimited wine,
and opportunities to support the program through a silent and live auction.
The Route 66 PHC collected bottles of liquor to donate to their silent auction. Linda
Orrell spearheaded this and saw to it that the liquor was packaged in 3 awesome
baskets for the auction. The liquor baskets raised $90, $105 and $140. Making our
contribution to this organization $335.
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Get to Know a Trop-Rock Musician
Coley McCabe
Coley McCabe is an award winning Singer/Songwriter based in Texas. She is currently
touring both with her band and performing acoustic shows. Her engaging stage presence and seasoned songwriting set her apart from other female acts. She has opened
up for many major artists like Toby Keith, Wynonna, Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride,
George Strait, Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, and more.
Her self-penned single “This Ain’t the 60’s” co-written with Wynn Varble was a top 15 hit
on the Texas charts.
She co-wrote the Top 5 Country Billboard Single – “Lucky 4 You (Tonight I’m Just Me)”
Recorded by the sister trio SHeDAISY.
Coley has also written songs recorded by the legendary Loretta Lynn, Kristy Lee Cook
(American Idol), Rebecca Lynn Howard, Lila McCann, Bill Anderson, among others.
She wrote and performed songs in the movie ALABAMA LOVE STORY and Co-Wrote the
song “IN TIME” for the film THE PUNISHER available on the soundtrack for the film.
Coley CO-STARRED in the Feature Film ALABAMA LOVE STORY which is available on Netflix and Amazon. Music from that movie can be obtained by emailing www.masonjarentertainment.com.
Two singles were released while a Recording Artist on RCA Records – the song “GROW
YOUNG WITH YOU” with ANDY GRIGGS was on the soundtrack for the Film WHERE THE
HEART IS starring Ashley Judd/Natalie Portman.
Her self-titled full length CD, Duet CD with Thom Shepherd are available on iTunes. Coley’s new EP is scheduled for release in November. Her career highlights: “Playing on
the Grand Ole Opry, Loretta Lynn recording one of my songs, winning an ASCAP award,
singing with Vince Gill and Kenny Chesney.”
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Crawfish/Shrimp Boil 2016
On June 4, 2016, we held our 3rd annual Crawfish and Shrimp Boil. This year’s boil
proved to be following in the tradition of growing the event. 150 advanced tickets were
sold, plus several pay at the door attendees paid to listen to the music and participate in
the fun activities.
Due to the forecast, it was decided to move the festivities indoors. We were fortunate to
secure the Knights of Columbus hall in Sullivan on VERY short notice. We were
successful in contacting all ticket holders of the change of venue.
Special thanks to Linda Orrell who furnished the event insurance, Steve Bowles for his
music, tips & equipment, Laura Palazzolo for the games, Trudy & Steve Bowles for the
corn & potatoes, Bank of Sullivan for the tent, Mullaly Distributing for the wristbands,
Becky Barker for the photo booth, Tim & Becky Elliott for the Slap Your Mama
seasoning, MB Fitzgerald for the table coverings, Mike Fuchs and Rich Ray for cooking,
Pam Ray for the tickets and all who helped with set up, day of event and clean up.
When all was said and done, we collected $832 in goods donated and $2350 in monies
for Russell House. The check presentation is pending.
“THE” Steve Bowles Performing
Coley McCabe and Thom Shepherd
Entertaining at the Boil
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Game Activity
Russell House Donations
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Photo Booth Fun with Thom, Coley and Kate
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Get your Shepherd SWAG
After the show, Coley and Thom relaxing on Happy Island
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Hello Parrot Heads! HERE WE ARE! There are only 86 DAYS left until registration ends for the 25th Annual Meeting of the Minds 2016!! Remember we close our registration for MOTM at 3,500 or September 15th whichever
comes first!
Don’t get left out! Register NOW!
http://www.phip.com/motmregistration
The 2016 MOTM Schedule Update
I wanted to mention one segment from MOTM 2016 this month that should be some real PHun. The Beachside Album hour as always will feature a Jimmy Buffett album from beginning to end with as many Coral Reefers as we can
put on the stage. The core band this year will be Ramajay Intercoastal with lots of Coral Reefer Band support. Coral
Reefer Alumni Keith Sykes will be joining the band for the album which he played and wrote the two songs “The
Coast of Marseille” and “The Last Line.” The album for the 25th annual Meeting of the Minds is the 1978 classic “Son
of a Son of a Sailor.”
I also want to give Keith a shout-out for his most recent release “Songs From a Little Beach Town.” http://keithsykes.
com/ He just hit the top of the chart last week with this single. I think everyone should go hit the “buy” button on
this one. Remember Keith will be happy to shake your hand and sign all your cds at MOTM 2016! Don’t miss Keith
all over the MOTM stages.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Kbl3txU_xw
Also don’t forget Ramajay is releasing their brand new CD JAMBOULÉ just before MOTM 2016!
I also wanted to mention as I always do that things will be added to the schedule even the day of the show. Since I
last emailed an update there has been an addition to Friday night at MOTM 2016! Jerry Diaz will again be leading
the Midnight Jam on the Beach at 11:30! Stand by to see some of your favorite artists that could not fit and a few
who could fit into our tightly-packed MOTM schedule. This all follows “THE YOUNG GUNS of TROP ROCK”
which will be quite a show in itself. I will embellish the young guns in an upcoming email but you want to be there
for the evening! On the beach at the Casa Marina!
I’m not through with schedule updates so stand by for further updates!
Meeting of the Minds Discounts for PARROT HEADS!!!
Have you ever been on a Jet Ski or seen Key West from the water on a Jet Ski? If you have you know how cool it is.
If you haven’t you need to book this deal. Even if you have rode before you should book it! Yesterday I talked to
Billy of “Barefoot Billy’s” which is on the beach at the Casa Marina. Billy was in the audience for the Jimmy Buffett
show last year at MOTM and he said that was the best show he had seen anywhere. Billy and his staff love the Parrot
Heads and he wants to welcome you back to Key West for MOTM. He is offering all registered Parrot Heads 15%
off Scooter Rentals and Bike Rentals all week at MOTM!! He also wants to take you on the 27 mile ride around Key
West on a Jet Ski for the low Parrot Head Price of $99!!! I want to tell you now to book early as he will sell out the
house during MOTM and this is the place to rent things and Jet Ski!! Check him out!!
http://barefootbillys.com/
Need a Rental Car for MOTM? Be sure to take advantage of your Budget Car Rental Discount! You can use this
discount all year long! Just enter the code “X097865” also located on this page: http://www.phip.com/awards-discount-partners
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WANT TO WIN A WINDJAMMER CRUISE AND HELP SOME PARROT HEAD COLLEGE STUDENTS?
Parrot Heads in Paradise, Inc. has been awarding qualified parrot heads and their children a total of $10,000 in scholarships every year for the last 10 years. Fundraising has been just keeping pace with our pay-outs each year and we
want to add some additional funds to ensure future years’ have adequate funding. To make sure that we can continue
to award these gifts well into the future we have come up with a great way to help the cause. Windjammer cruises has
donated a cruise for two to raffle off this year. We are selling tickets via PayPal or check starting today. Help our kids
out!! We will draw for the cruise Saturday, November 5th from the stage at Meeting of the Minds for the seven night
cruise on this beautiful boat. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE REGISTERED FOR MOTM TO WIN!! Tickets are five
for $20 or five dollars for one. I will send you via email with a list of your numbers so you have them for your records.
I will be tracking the name and numbers of every ticket coming in and they will all be in Key West for the drawing.
You can pay via PayPal to [email protected] or send your check to David Cohen, 6986 Samantha
Court Wheatfield, NY 14304 (checks payable to Parrot Heads in Paradise, Inc.). Checks will only be accepted up
until MOTM registration closes on September 15th. If you are mailing a check please send your email address if you
want your numbers emailed to you. When you get to MOTM you may purchase additional tickets right up until 2:30
pm on Saturday.
That’s it for now! Until next time, I’ll see you, down the road…
Andrew
Andrew Talbert
Parrot Heads in Paradise, Inc.
PHiP Director of Conventions
The 25th Annual Meeting of the Minds 2016
Key West, Florida “Here We Are’”
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Your 2016 Board
Donnie Kerksieck
President
[email protected]
Sandy Fuchs
Treasurer
[email protected]
Lisa Hoover
Webmaster
[email protected]
Laura Palazzolo
Vice President
Ways & Means Director
[email protected]
Trudy Bowles
Social Director
[email protected]
Peggy Kramer
Newsletter
[email protected]
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Pam Ray
Secretary
PR Director
Membership Director
[email protected]
Allie Chepeley
Charity Director
[email protected]