Meeting Minutes


Blue Water Parrot Head Club
Meeting Minutes 11/11/08
Military Street Music Cafe

Club president, Margo Miller, opened the meeting at 7PM with the customary TEAM DRINK. The Mid-City Nutrition Food Depot was our designated charity for this quarter of the year. Members also donated can tabs and printer cartridges.

Ane Whaling gave an update on the Christmas in the Caribbean Party, December 13 at the Fogcutter. Tickets are still available. The club is also selling Christmas wreaths and greens to cover some of the party expenses. This year's party includes hot hors d'oeuvres and 4-hour open bar with music provided by Flash Back as well as a personal photograph and party gift. It's going to be a very special evening to "Reason with the holiday season". Of course, in keeping with our "Party with a Purpose", we ask that guests bring an unwrapped item or gift card ($10 value) to be distributed to area foster families. Invite your family and friends and join us for this spectacular event.

Jim Howard, our Parade Master, informed us of the float building in preparation for the Santa Parade in downtown Port Huron November 28. If you can help with float assembly, please meet at the pole barn off Krafft Road November 25th 6:00PM. If you need direction, contact Jim Howard or any board member. Parrot Heads are needed to walk with the float November 28th. You must be in line at 5:30PM with the parade starting at 6PM and culminating with Christmas carols at the Community Tree with the Salvation Army.

The Polar Bear Plunge is a quick but chilling way to raise funds for our club. Plungers gather pledges and meet at Lakeside Beach December 6 11:00 AM. The plunge takes place at Noon and is over in about 3 minutes! Warming fire and refreshments will be available for plungers and spectators. There is also a costume contest for inspired participants. What will Team Parrot Heads wear? For more information contact Shelly Piechotte.

It's time to begin planning our next Key West Rendezvous, pending date of February 21. There will be a meeting December 3, 6:30PM at the Fogcutter to finalize the Christmas Party plans and begin preparations for KWR. This is our biggest fund raiser of the year and we need participation from the majority of our members to make it successful. These are the funds we rely on to help families throughout the year. Show your true Parrot Head spirit and volunteer!

Vice President Mary Kay Davis read a thank you note from Eric Atkinson and his family for the $1200 we donated which was used for his medications and insurance payment. Jean and Pat Healy donated $200 to the club from their Octorberfest Tasting at Vinomondo Winery on the corner of Lakeshore and Keewahdin Rd. Stop in and thank Jean and Pat for their generosity to the BWPH Club and check out the unique items in their gift shop.

The Web Site
Members are encouraged to use the web site Message Board to post announcements of outside activities including charity walks and non-club fund raisers we are involved in. Check the Message Board to see what your Phellow Parrot Heads are doing and support their volunteer efforts in the community. The password has been changed. If you do not know the new password, please contact one of the board members.

Margo announced that Captain Tony, a Key West legend, sailed beyond the horizon November 1st at the age of 92. Captain Tony was married four times, had 13 children and he left a lasting impression with anyone who met him.

November Birthdays:
Steve Padgett 1st
Jim Goodman 4th
Mary Kay Davis 9th
Dina Wurmlinger 23rd
Dale Reichle 27th

Dates to Remember
Blood Drive - Nov. 18th & 20th 1-7PM, 21st 9AM-3PM Note BWPH on registration
Nov. 25th - Float Build - 6PM Krafft Rd. Pole Barn
November 27th - HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Nov. 28th - Santa Parade line up at 5:30PM
December 3rd - Christmas Party & KWR meeting Fogcutter 6:30PM
Dec. 6th -Polar Bear Plunge- Lakeside Beach gathering at 11, Plunge at Noon
December 13th- Christmas in the Caribbean Party- Fogcutter 6:00PM

50/50 won by Bill Padgett for $53!
It pays to attend meetings!

Next Meeting December 9th
Military Street Music Cafe
Phood and Social 6PM
Meeting @7PM



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