Oh the weather outside was frightful but inside Julianna’s was delightful! I would like to say thank you to all the folks that braved the winter weather to join us for our holiday party! A good time was had by all! Mook & Bruce rocked the joint with their music and on breaks Soto played all kinds of Buffett tunes. Thank you to Julianna’s for making our holiday party delightful!

Thank you to Steve Jones & Kathy Jones (they are not related – or so they say ) for putting together a wonderful party. Thanks to Margaritaville Foods for their case of Shrimp & Calamari and the swag. The case of shrimp/calamari were silent auction items. Thanks to Alan Hinman for the autographed bottle of Margaritaville tequila with signatures of Coral Reefers. Thanks to Steve Jones for his donation of 3 framed Buffett song posters. Thanks to Andy Forsyth for his donation of a bucket of summer fun. Thanks to all the folks that placed bids and to the winners! Our silent auction raised $400.00. All proceeds will go to WBAL Children’s Fund as well as our 50/50 which raised $75.00. Thank you to all the folks that brought gifts for the Ronald McDonald House. I know that you have helped to brighten some child’s Christmas. Thank you!!!!

Motm 2009 is now a memory, so at this time we turn our attention to the future! I hope that you will all be able to attend our holiday party scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Julianna’s Bar & Grill.

This has been a great CPHC tradition. Ronald McDonald House really counts on the gifts that we bring to them, so I am hoping once again we can help make their holiday party a joyful one. We also make a donation to WBAL kids campaign to help make a needy Child’s Christmas wish come true. Please consider some type of basket donation to use as a silent auction item (we need items), as these funds from the silent auction and the 50/50 will go towards WBAL’s Kids Campaign.

We will be holding a brief membership meeting before the holiday party. Please plan to attend as we have some important information and business to take care of. Business meeting will begin at 4:30 PM and the party will begin at 5:00PM. Our entertainment for the evening will be Mook Jones. Julianna’s will be providing lots of specials to help with your holiday spirit! Hope to see you there!

Julianna’s Bar and Grill
1401 Bloomfield Ave.
Halethorpe, MD 21227
410-525-2225
www.juliannas.biz

It’s that time of year once again to think about running for a Board of Directors position. We have a vacant seat that needs to be filled and three BoD members who will be running for re-election. Please consider being apart of the team! The more the merrier!

Qualifications: someone who is interested in helping plot the future course of CPHC.

Time Requirements: attend BoD meetings and help with projects. We meet once a month when their is business to be taken care of.

If interested please write something up to share with members on who you are and what you would like to see happen with the club.

Folks,

I would like to thank all of the folks that made the trip to Key West and represented CPHC. A good time was had by all! As I met our fellow CPHCer’s through out the weekend I was excited to see that everyone had a great big smile and was having a blast. It truly was a good time and true to form as a “PARTY WITH A PURPOSE”.

I would like to send kudos to several club members who participated in the Zonta 5k run/walk: Tom Schisler, Kevin Budney, Marie and Rob Betz. Thank you for taking the time to participate for such a worthy cause!

Kudos to Tom Schisler for donating blood for the blood drive! You are a good man! (I have this needle phobia thingy – panic attack – I’m a mess!) Let me know if I missed any other club member that was brave and gave blood.

Below you will find some final words from our Director of Conventions, wrap up for the blood drive as well as the toy drive. Parrot Heads are amazing people!!!

Our Lost Shaker of Salt Gathering at the Conch was a huge success with Woody Hall finding that Lost Shaker. Woody received a $25.00 gift certificate to Margaritaville. Great job Woody!

The winner of this year’s Golden Coconut award was the San Antonio Parrot Head Club! Congrats to a job well done! CPHC won this award in 1997.

The CPHC Board of Directors would like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!

We hope that you will enjoy this day gathered with family and friends.

Thanks for all you do to make a difference!
Kathy G.

There has been a slight change in the arrival time for volunteers on Friday, September 11. Volunteers are now asked to arrive at 4:30 PM. There is also only one flight tomorrow; the earlier flight has been delayed until Saturday.

Please remember to park on level 3 H of the hourly garage and bring your parking ticket in with you for validation. Also, check the OWH hotline (410-630-1555) on Friday morning after 10:00 AM, and again before you depart for BWI. These are not commercial flights and, therefore, not bound by strict timetables. The hotline message will be updated if arrival times change.

Hope to see you Friday evening. Thank you for supporting our troops as they return home from their duties overseas.

Unfortunately the Operation Welcome Home event we were scheduled to attend has been postponed until Saturday along with two other unscheduled flights. Times have not yet been posted with the organization. CPHC will schedule this again as we are determined to greet our troops!!

Friday happy hour will continue as scheduled at Parkstone (the old Key West Bar & Grill). We will just be able to meet earlier now.

Calling All Parrot Heads and ‘Keets!

Operation Welcome Home (OWH)

When: Friday, August 14, 2009   Be at BWI at 5:30

Where: International Terminal, BWI        Parking: 3H (free but bring ticket in @ 5:30 for validation)

What: Operation Welcome Home Maryland assembles to greet troops and welcome them back to the United States. Join parrot heads and other patriotic volunteers to show our troops that we appreciate what they do for our freedom. Upon airport arrival volunteers assist in assembling “goodie” bags for the troops. Included in these bags is water, snacks and a welcome home card. Donations of water, snacks, monetary gifts and homemade cards are accepted. Plan to shake the hands of many returning troops, say a quick thank you, and cheer loudly to show them our appreciation. Some of these troops have been in transit (including from war zones) and have been traveling for days. You will only be there for a couple of hours. Help make their return a memorable one. Flags, posters, cameras and banners are allowed. We hope to see many of you at this very worthwhile event, and one you will not soon forget. Please note parking is FREE but you do have to bring your ticket in for validation at volunteer arrival time. Parrot head attire is acceptable and encouraged.

Very Important Note: Due to the nature of these travels, flights can be moved. It is imperative that you call the OWH hotline at least 2 hours before departing for the airport. 410-630-1555. In case this flight is postponed/cancelled we will go directly to happy hour.

Plan to attend happy hour with old and new friends following at the Parkstone Bar & Grill (the old Key West B&G at the Ramada) 7253 Parkway Drive, Hanover  MD 21076  410-712-4300

Title: Phirst Phriday at Carson’s Creekside
Location: Carson’s Creekside Restaurant and Lounge
1110 Beech Drive
Middle River, MD 21220
Link out: Click here
Description: Phirst Phriday Happy Hour
Start Time: 5:00
Date: Friday, August 7, 2009

Your Help is Needed

As in past years, the CPHC School Supply Fundraiser is underway. We need your support to enable us to provide much needed basic school supplies to our 3 adopted schools.

By taking advantage of the early back-to-school sales we have been able to provide more supplies for the needs of “our” schools. Your donation to this worthy cause will help us continue this CPHC program.

Please send your donation to:
Tony and Chris Kalish
1566 Sappington Drive
Gambrills, MD 21054-1057

Make checks payable to:
CPHC, message line is School Supplies

Thank you for your support,
Chris and Tony

Title: Party At The End Of The Bay
Location: The Nauti-Goose Saloon
Link out: Click here
Description: “Party At The End Of The Bay” at the Nauti-Goose Saloon, 200 Cherry St., North East, MD! For a mere $20 per person, we have a full day of fun and entertainment scheduled! Tickets at the door only.

Your paid admission gets you drink specials, as well as entertainment starting at 2PM on the lower deck with the “Sun Sations” playing a mixture of rock, Buffett, Caribbean and calypso sounds until 5PM! There will also be a free buffet for all paid admissions from 4:30-6:30 PM that will include your cheeseburgers in paradise, Caribbean chicken kabob with fresh fruit salsa and rice, BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, Dijon pasta salad and chips and salsa! Stick around, because the Nautical Wheelers continue the party on the upper deck from 6-10PM! We’ll also be doing raffles, a silent auction, and a live auction!
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2009