Lower Alabama Parrot Heads

LOWER ALABAMA PARROT HEADS

August 8, 2009 Meeting Minutes

The August meeting of the Lower Alabama Parrot Heads was called to order at 11:30 AM at Lulu's.  Our president, Kim Dahlgren, opened the meeting with a request for introductions of our guests (possible new members).  Jenny Curtis introduced Pat and Bob Welty.  A very warm welcome to all the guests was extended by everyone.  There were 32 members present...a very large and gregarious group.

Treasure's report - Hurricane Jane Traver

Charity Balance:  $161.50

     - The balance in the charity account will remain in reserve until the end of the hurricane season.  This was a vote that was held at the July meeting.  At the end of the season, provided it is not needed during the season, the funds will be distributed.

OLD BUSINESS:

Trop Rock the Bay:  Jane Veillon talked about "Trop Rock the Bay" Scheduled for October 1-3rd.  Saturday's sailing cruise is sold out.  They are hoping to schedule a second cruise for Saturday morning.  Seats are still available for the Friday all day pass.  Check out the web site, www.troprockthebay.com for additional information.  Jane is also the chairperson for this event. 

Shrimp Festival:  Jane Veillon also spoke about volunteers for the ShrimpFest- October 8th-11th.  The Parrot Heads will be manning the West beer tent  (across from the West End stage) on Thursday evening, Oct. 8th and all day Saturday, October 10th.  Please contact Jane at planejane821@hotmail.com or JaveV@cpsinet.com to sign up.  This is one of phunnest events in our calendar – you don’t want to miss this!!!

       

Parrot Head Cruise:  Jackie Grear asked for a show of hands as to who had already signed up.  As of right now, approximately 20 people from LAPH club are going as well as a few from the Pensacola Club.  Please contact Vanessa Moyse of Carnival Cruise Lines at 800-819-3902 for reservations and information.

Christmas Party:  This annual Christmas party will once again be at the Bear Point Community Center.  The date has yet to be determined – we have to check with the venue – a possibility is the second Sunday in December.  Izzy Sayers has once again graciously donated the $100.00 fee to reservation the community center for our party.  Thanks Izzy!   There will be a Rasta or Dirty Santa.  More details will be forthcoming.

Bay Minette Christmas Festival:.  We have once again been invited to judge their Christmas Parade.  There was some discussion as to a group going up the night before...bringing our own furry friends to participate in the Animal parade prior to the "real" parade.  Mayor Jamie suggested it would be nice if some of the Parrot Heads could sing a Christmas song on stage Friday evening.  Much to be decided about all but the judging at this time.  The ddate and time of the parade to follow as soon as we hear from "The Mayor".

Phunfest:  A reminder that the Emerald Coast Parrot Heads and the Parrot Heads of Pensacola will be holding their 3rd annual PHUNFEST on September 24th-26th.  Lots of fun activities and great bands...for additional information check out their web site: www.ecparrotheads.org.

9^th Annual Lulu:  Sponsored by the Isle O’Bama in Montgomery.  This event is scheduled for August 22, 2009.  The music will be provided by Parrot Tales.  Details are available at www.isleobama.com

Coastal Cleanup:  Scheduled for Saturday, September 19th.  We

will meet at Boggy Point around 8:30 am (yes, that is in the morning) boats will be available to take us to Robinson or Bird Island for clean up.  A pool party and BBQ/Pot luck will be held at Kim and Tyler's following the clean-up.  Please contact Jenny Curtis at loanbaby@aol.com to get your name on the volunteer list.  Please contact Jane Traver at janetarver@gultel.com to let her know what you will be bringing to the after party.

STARS:  SOLD OUT!!!  The Island Hotel sold out every room in 72 hours...an amazing feat!  The event sold out in 3 weeks. WHO KNEW??  Kim has received a pledge for the first $1,000.00 donation for a shirt logo.  Another amazing feat!  Logo's can be purchased for $125/$250/$500/$1,000 - The larger the amount the bigger the logo.  It is also time to begin gathering stuff for the goodie bags, raffles and silent auction – keep your eyes open for great stuff. 

Jane Traver informed us of a very ill fellow Parrot Head from the Coastal Alabama club.  Bobby Iden had a stroke and is in serious condition.  He is currently in intensive care in a Gulfport hospital.  His wife, Jackie is by his side.  Jane will supply us with progress reports as things unfold.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Bobby and Jackie.   Late News:  Bobby passed away on Monday, August 17.  He was very involved with STARS and he will be missed by everyone. 

There are only three more meetings in 2009.  September, November and December.  No meeting in October due to the Shrimp Fest.

Kim called the meeting to a close at 12:30 PM.  The raffle basket, so generously donated by Debbie Ensor, was won by Jane Veillon.  A total of $102.00 was collected for the charity fund. 

The next meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2009 at 11:15 at Lulu’s. 

This is the last meeting before the Coastal Cleanup and Shrimp Fest.