Executive members present: Dave, Kelly, Lu-Ann, Charlene, Jane
Regrets: Patti, Mike

Tonight’s meeting focused almost exclusively on Parrotphest 2010

• All members are encouraged to get involved with selling tickets and to use their
contacts and get items for the raffle table
• The group brainstormed for a while about who can be contacted and what we
can ask for
• Captain Dave to produce a letter asking for donations/sponsorship, and send to all
members by week’s end
• Captain Dave related the information gathered from Bob Foster about the Oktoberfest
Lottery – if we are to participate in selling these tickets, the club will receive $1 from
every $5 ticket sold. This money can be used in any fashion the club would like
• The group has agreed that selling the tickets is a good idea – by selling the
tickets we are raising funds which will support our outreach, and at the same
time we help the community by raising funds for the Oktoberfest lottery
• Operational details:
• Captain Dave indicated that at the August meeting we would ask members
to volunteer for some tasks at the event itself, so that the work can
be shared. He would like it if all members took their turn, so everyone can
work a short shift and enjoy themselves at the event
• We will structure the event similar to our original Parrotphest:
• Deck of cards raffle – we will find two ‘big’ ticket items, and sell
cards as a ticket for $10 each
• Raffle ticket sales – our goal is to obtain at least two dozen items
for the raffle. As with last Parrotphest, we will having ‘roving’ sales
types, who will sell ‘half a wing’ of tickets for $5.00, and a ‘full wing’
for $10. Guests who purchase tickets can then decide which items
on the prize table they would like to try to win
• We will NOT be trying to get folks to take pictures with the beach outline, as
this was considered too much work for the return. Additionally the venue for
this year’s event is not close by a 1-hour photo.

The entertainment will include K.D. Moore, internationally-known recording artist and well-known to Parrotheads the world over! We are also proud to have the Starlite Steel Drum Band providing great island rhythms! Great music, good food, and a chance to pick up some great items in our silent auction (while benefiting the WRPC charities including the Cambridge Humane Society) are all included with the price of admission!

Tickets are $20/person, and include a late night buffet, raffles, and prizes. Once they’re gone, they’re gone! Don’t hesitate – if you don’t have tickets yet please contact a club member and get yours today!

Here’s a preview of the Starlite Steel Drum Band…

Visit their website to learn more by clicking here!

On October 1, 2007 we held our first meeting. On October 5 we got word that we been sanctioned by Parrot Heads in Paradise, Inc. as Parrots on the Grand.

Since then, the club has been serving local charities such as the Cambridge Humane Society and the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada in Guelph, as well as the Save the Manatee Club, a cause near to the heart of parrotheads across the continent. We are also active in other community causes, and have been granted “ownership” of a local roadway by virtue of our cleanup efforts.

In 2010, we updated our name to “Waterloo Region Parrothead Club” to help fellow parrotheads in southwestern Ontario find our little patch of virtual beach. We welcome those who aspire to an island lifestyle or otherwise enjoy the music of Jimmy, to join our phlock at a monthly meeting, introduce yourself, and help us “party with a purpose”!”

Summer is here, and it’s nice and warm….well not tonight when I’m writing this, but you know, in general!!

I thought it fitting that our next meeting be held outdoors, and our Membership Director agreed, so we’ll be hosting the next meeting at our house. I’ll put my bbq skills to the test—we’ll supply the burgers and dogs, you bring something to complement it. Please RSVP to my e-mail, or to Jane’s, and let us know how many will be coming, and what you would like to bring.

Have you been thinking about Parrotphest since our last meeting? C’mon, you can be honest!!! The time has come that we need to start securing items for our Silent Auction, and selling tickets to the event. Please try to come to the next meeting with thoughts, ideas, and/or commitments for items to put in the auction. The tickets are ready, so please take a few and help us sell out the event to raise money for our charities!

I look forward to hearing from those members who attended the Michigan show — at least about the parts they can remember and/or are willing to mention!!! Also, has anyone been into the new Margaritaville in Niagara Falls? Please come and share your experience with us!

Have any thoughts or ideas of things you would like to see at future meetings? Let me know. We’re always looking for new directions.

Phins Up!

Dave, Captain of the Crew

June 14, 2010
Williamsburg Arms Pub

Financial Report - April balance was $881.08. Dave still needs to be added as a signature to the
bank documents. The audit still needs to be done.

Mid-year report is due July 31st. Dave to draft.

ParrotPhest
• 120 tickets to sell.
• Surrounding clubs (Niagara, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Sarnia, etc.) to be notified that tickets
are available.
• Kelly to ask about additional room at the venue.
• Lee will talk to Bonnie at the CHS to see if she is able to help promote the event.
• Dave to talk with Bob about Oktoberfest tickets.
• Members – please seek out raffle/auction items from your contacts.
Website/Facebook – needs updating.

Future Events:
- Detroit concert tailgating – Tuesday June 22
- Moonfire – Saturday June 26 (weather permitting) Gil & Ginny’s home
- Pool party – Sunday August 1 – Paul & Myra/Pam & Sheldon
- ParrotPhest – Friday September 24
- Fundraiser – Dickson Bowl – October (date to be determined)

Executive Members:
Club Captain: Dave Kains
Vice President: Kelly Dobos
Secretary: Lu-Ann Procter
Membership: Jane Kains
Director of Phun: Charlene Walkington
Web Master: Mike Garritsen

ParrotPhest: Possible Locations and Details

• Golf Dome – Dave and Char met with the manager and owner. If we rent the Golf Dome we would have to rent the tables, port-o-potties linens, silverware, etc.

• Kelly looked into renting the Grand Valley Golf Club. $10 p.p. for buffet. Date: Friday, Sept. 24th. Bar – we can up charge n the drinks. Maximum occupancy is 100. Lee to check and see if KD Moore is available on Friday.

• Schwaben Club – Bob checked into rental. Can up charge for drinks. Cost of the hall is $904 if not serving food. With food the cost would be $536.

• The Executive decided to pursue Grand Valley if KD Moore is available.

• Oktoberfest lottery – it was decided to sell Oktoberfest tickets at ParrotPhest.

Margaritaville Niagara Falls – Grand Opening
Executive agreed to send a club t-shirt to Mary of the Hamilton Club. Mary is collecting club t-shirts to forward to the Niagara Falls Margaritaville.

Administrative Details
Club bank signing needs to be redone to reflect new executive.

2009 audit will be done by Mike and Lee on Sunday, April 18th.

Website and Communications
Facebook – new page set up. needs to be refreshed with new content at least weekly.

It was agreed that business cards to promote the club was a good idea. Kelly and Jane will both check into pricing.

Lu-Ann will advertise our next meeting on Kijiji and Craig’s List.

Upcoming Events
Patti to host a wine-tasting at her home on May 15th.

Club Update and General Meeting

Club is checking into Grand Valley for Sept. 24th to hold ParrotPhest. Golf Dome would be a lot more work and quite a bit more expensive.

May 15th – Patti and Dennis to host a wine tasting. Bring a cheap bottle of wine and a munchie. Event to start around 7:00 p. m.

Roadside Cleanup – April 24th followed by a BBQ at Lee and Lu-Ann’s.

June 22nd – Tailgating at the Detroit concert.

Saturday, October 23rd. Club fundraiser at Dickson Bowl.

New club Facebook page. Send vacation photos to Mike for the site.

Margaritaville Niagara Falls set to open May 25th.

$55 raised from the draw. Theresa won the t-shirt – John won the KD Moore CD.

At 10 a.m . a motley crew assembled at the corner of New Dundee Road and Fisher-Hallman to do the spring clean-up of our humble stretch of adopted regional road. Nor wanting to be tied to this group, Patti and Blair waited until we left the corner and then joined us!! With half the crew working east to west and the other half west to east we covered the entire 2.2 km stretch in a little over 2 hours. 15 bags of garbage and two road kills later we had completed our section of road. (ed’s note – none of the roadkill were parrotheads in orange vets. Hooray for that!)

Ian, Char, Johnno, Glenn and Theresa all headed back to Lee and Lu-Ann’s for cheeseburgers, dynamite cold slaw, fruit, brownies and assortment of beverages!

A grand time was had by all and at the very least New Dundee Road was left a little cleaner that it had been at 10:00 Saturday morning.

And don’t forget the next meeting on April 12! Do you retain a ton of useless facts in the rolodex in your mind? Then don’t miss the next meeting. Get more details by clicking below…

Summer 2010 – phun suggestions!