Happy Holidays!

I hope each of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

Now that the Holidays are upon us your TBPH Executive Committee and Fruitcake Board would like to invite you to attend our annual Holiday Party on Friday, December 9th at the Treasure Island Community Center. TBPH provides ham & turkey, and ask that you BYOB & dish to share.

Dancing to the tunes of the Trop Rock Junkies, awaiting Santa Claus' visit, we will be collecting for those less fortunate.
Metropolitan Ministries
When individuals and families need help, they turn to Metropolitan Ministries. Here they find compassion, hope, and answers to their specific situations.
Metropolitan Ministries provides answers for poor and homeless families living in our community through services that alleviate suffering, promote dignity, and instill self-sufficiency.
They can use.
canned foods to include canned ham, turkey & chicken, packaged items (potatoes, dressing, dried beans),
rice, sugar, flour, salt, cookies, tomato products, broths, herbs & spices,

Toys for Tots - unwrapped children toys from small children to 12 year olds Christmas 2011
Since 1947, Marines have been making Christmas wishes come true for needy children.
Toys for Tots makes a difference in the lives of the less fortunate children of our community. Over the years, Marines have distributed over 416,000,000 toys and brought the joy of Christmas and a message of hope to more than 195,000,000 children. This year we expect the need to be greater than last, and we are asking you to help.
The local Toys for Tots team works very hard to make Toys for Tots a success, but we could never do it without the help of concerned citizens and business leaders. We rely on local donations of toys for distribution on Dec. 17, 2011. Whatever you can provide will help immensely.
For the many volunteers who make Toys for Tots possible year after year, Toys for Tots embodies the true spirit of Christmas. The gift of a shiny new toy - something that most children take for granted - means to a needy child that someone cares, that they hasn't been forgotten, that Christmas hasn't passed them by.
The Marine Corps Reserve believes that "Every Child deserves a Little Christmas," and we are asking you to help us send the needy children of our community a message of hope this Christmas. We hope you can help us with a donation this year.
Sweet Home Animal Shelter
When you contribute to the Sponsor An Animal Program, your one donation sponsors an animal of your choice for one year, The sponsorship kit includes a detailed biography, a 5x7 picture, and quarterly updates pertaining to the sponsored animal as well as a birthday card for the recipient. A sponsorship of a minimum of $50.00 also includes a HSHAR logo tee shirt. You can order on-line and have items sent to Home Sweet Home Animal Shelter or bring to the Holiday Party with you.
Order online at Great Companions http://www.greatcompanios.com/ or call 1-800-829-2138

Fins Up!
Skipper Bryan

Gone to MOTM but the Party at Whiskey Joe's is still on!

As most of you know, many of us have gone to Key West this week for the 20th celebration of MOTM! We really wish you could all be there! For those of you that are still here, the meeting at Whiskey Joe's is still on for Wednesday. It will be less formal than our regular meetings....that just sounds strange calling our meetings formal...anyway we hope you have some fun at Whiskey Joe's this week while we are gone! There will be some sign up sheets for upcoming events that we need you to “Volunteer when called upon” for, but most importantly lift a glass and toast being a good Parrot Head and continue to party with a purpose! I have listed the Support the Troops Holiday information below. We will see you when we get back!


Fins Up!
Your Skipper
Bryan

 For more details visit http://www.opgratitude.com/


ITEMS FOR HOLIDAY PACKAGES FOR OUR SOLDERS
Beanie Babies or other Small Plush Toys (soldiers give these to the children)
Halloween Candy
White Socks, Moleskin and Shoe Insole Cushions (gel kind is best)
Medicated Powder & Foot Powder (travel size)
Computer Flash Drives, DVDs and CDs, Video Games, Headsets (earpiece and microphone)
Energy Bars, Beef Jerky, Vienna Sausages
Commercially sealed Lip Balm, toothpaste, toothbrushes, roll-on deodorant Travel Size
Prepaid Phone Cards
Travel Size Board Games, Novelty Items, Yo-Yos, Playing cards, etc.
Screenprinted T-shirts, Baseball Style Caps
Single Serving Boxes of Cold Cereal; Individual Packets of Hot Cereal
Commercially wrapped individual packets of Trail Mix, and Nuts
Travel Size containers of moist towelettes and foot powder
POWDER DRINK MIX (Gatorade, Kool-Aid, Crystal Light)
Hot Chocolate packets, Herbal teas
Hard Pretzels / Cheetos / Fritos / Chex Mix / Pringles/ Small Individual packages
Gum / Hard Candy (must be individually wrapped in large bags)
Granola Bars / Protein Power Bars / Cereal Bars / Cliff Bars
Fig Newtons, Oreos, Cheese & Crackers - Small Individual Packs
Dried Fruit, Granola, Fruit Roll-Ups / Fruit By The Foot / Fruit Gummies
Caffeinated gum or candy (to stay alert)
Hand Sanitizer (travel size)
Body Wash, Liquid Soap, Facial Cleanser, Baby wipes (travel size)
Shampoo /Conditioner (travel size) Hair Gel (for female troops to pull hair back)
Combs / Brushes / Bobby Pins (in original packaging, please)
Razors (disposable or "Intuition" or "Mach 3" types)
Shaving Cream in Tubes / Shaving Soap (No CANS of Shaving Cream, please!)
Lip balm / Chap Stick / Carmex / Blistex
Hand & Body Lotion / Moisturizer (travel size)
Sunblock, SPF 45, Zinc, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera Gel
Bug Spray / DEET / Skin-So-Soft
Mouthwash (travel size) Breath Mints/ Breath Strips
Lozenges / Cough Drops
Nail files / Emery Boards / Nail Clippers
Cotton Swabs (i.e. Q-tips) – Cotton balls
Tylenol, Motrin, Advil or Aspirin Packets
Eye Drops (i.e. Visine) Nasal Spray
Vitamins (multi-vitamins are always needed!)
Gift cards to chain stores like Target, CVS and other chain stores for Wounded Warriors
PERSONAL CARDS AND LETTERS
WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT
Keep your message upbeat and positive. Be thankful ~~ share a little bit of yourself and ask questions; however, do not discuss death or killing and avoid politics completely and religion in excess. It is all about appreciation and respect. Ask yourself: Will this letter bring a smile to someone’s face?
MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION
Sample salutations: Dear Hero, Dear Solder. Include your own mail or email so recipients can choose to reply. No stamps or envelopes are needed. Hand Written letters or cards are most appreciated. No glitter please. All letters will be screened - please do not seal envelopes. Send multiple letters together in one large mailing envelope or box.

MUSIC ON THE BAY website online registration is now available

The MUSIC ON THE BAY website online registration is now available. Go to the Music on the Bay website for registration and details: http://www.musiconthebay.org/  

MUSIC ON THE BAY is to be held March 2nd - 4th, 2012 in Tampa, FL! It is currently sponsored by the Parrot Head Clubs of Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Nature Coast, Charlotte Harbor, The Villages, Naples, and our host Whiskey Joes. Our inaugural year is going to kick off the premier spring break getaway for Parrot Heads. Tickets are $65 and are good for the entire weekend, with at least $5 from each ticket going to benefit the Shriners Hospital for children, and other charities.

MUSIC ON THE BAY will feature these artists:
The Boat Drunks, Homemade Wine, Jimmy Parrish & Ocean Waves, Brent Burns,
Jim Morris & Big Bamboo, Ramajay Intercoastal, Jerry Diaz, Mike Miller,
Jim Asbell & The Tropiholics, The Jack Mosley Band, John Friday, Latitude,
John Frinzi, John Patti, Sunny Jim, Captain Josh & Banjody, De’Leid Parrots
and possibly other surprise musicians!

MUSIC ON THE BAY attendees will receive “goodie bags” at check in and could have the chance to receive a FREE drink or two daily in addition to other great food & drink specials offered by our host Whiskey Joe’s. Learn more about Whiskey Joe’s on their website: http://www.whiskeyjoestampa.com/  

You will need to register for MUSIC ON THE BAY (http://www.musiconthebay.org/ ) before contacting the preferred hotels. To get the Parrot Head rate you need to have a registration code. The hotels are the Sailport Waterfront Suites and the Best Western Bay Harbor reservation information can be found on the MUSIC ON THE BAY website: http://www.musiconthebay.org/Music_on_the_Bay/Hotels.html  

MUSIC ON THE BAY registration is open to the public and we encourage you to invite all of your friends to attend what will be an amazing weekend.
If you any questions or need assistance please contact any of the following Tampa Bay Parrot Head board members:
Skipper Bryan Crews: bryan@crews-family.net
First Mate Dorothy Bedlin: dbedlin@msn.com  
Purser Patti Kochanek: pattik47@juno.com  
Yeoman Cindy Kendall: talltauruslady@yahoo.com
Navigator Bill Connolly: bconnol2@tampabay.rr.com

We want to see you at MUSIC ON THE BAY so register today! www.musiconthebay.org

Fins Up!
Skipper Bryan

MUSIC ON THE BAY a Tribute to the King of Trop-Rock March 2nd - 4th, 2012 in Tampa, FL!

The West Coast & Central Florida Parrot Head Clubs are uniting to bring a three Day Trop-Rock festival to the west Florida Bay area! We are calling it MUSIC ON THE BAY to be held March 2nd - 4th, 2012 in Tampa, FL!
The response from the musicians has been overwhelming! We have Seventeen count ‘em, 17 bands that will take to the outdoor beach stage at Whiskey Joe’s Barefoot Beach, located right on the waters of beautiful Tampa Bay.
We’ve got a complete weekend planned for you, with partying each night well past the green flash at sunset.

MUSIC ON THE BAY is sponsored by the Parrot Head Clubs of Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Nature Coast, Charlotte Harbor, The Villages, Naples, and Whiskey Joes, our inaugural year is going to kick off the premier spring break getaway for Parrot Heads. Tickets are $65 and are good for the entire weekend, with at least $5 from each ticket going to benefit the Shriners Hospital for children, and other charities.
Tickets are limited so purchase today on our website http://www.finsup.com/  or through any of the participating host clubs. Besides hearing the best in Trop rock, what would a parrot head event be without “goodie bags”? So, we’ve got some presents to give you when you arrive, and I got to tell you it really is some cool stuff.

You going to love Whiskey Joe’s it’s right at the Top of Tampa Bay has a private beach and boast some the best sunsets you will ever see. PLUS as a MUSIC ON THE BAY attendee each day you will have the chance to receive a FREE drink or two in addition to other great food & drink specials! That’s right I said FREE DRINK and on the beach!
Coming from out of town? We hope so. Plan a get away out of the still frozen north and experience true Southern Hospitality. We have two participating hotels lined up, with excellent room rates. Click on the link and check them out, or through our calendar page on our website. http://www.musiconthebay.org/Music_on_the_Bay/Hotels.html And since the party is right on the beach, pack those swim trunks & thongs along with your suntan lotion and beach balls, because the weather is here, and it really is beautiful. So what are you waiting for?
Check out the bands, the hotels, and then register for MUSIC ON THE BAY, guaranteed to make you want to move to Florida, that is if you don’t already live here!
Keep your eye out for the MUSIC ON THE BAY website as online registration will be live soon! www.musiconthebay.org
Registration is limited and filling up fast so to register today go to www.finsup.com  then click on the calendar page find MOTB March 2 through 4, 2012 click on the registration form, print, complete and mail it in with your check.
MUSIC ON THE BAY will feature these artist and more: The Boat Drunks, Homemade Wine, Jimmy Parrish & Ocean Waves, Brent Burns, Jim Morris & Big Bamboo, Ramajay Intercoastal, Jerry Diaz, Mike Miller, Jim Asbell & The Tropiholics, The Jack Mosley Band, John Friday, Latitude, John Frinzi, John Patti, Sunny Jim, Captain Josh & Banjody, De’Leid Parrots and possibly other surprise musicians!
We would like this to be the BIGGEST TROP ROCK EVENT other than Meeting of the Minds and we don't want it to happen without YOU! So, REGISTER TODAY!
If you have any questions or need help registering please email any of the following: Me your Skipper: bryan@crews-family.net  our First Mate Dorothy: dbedlin@msn.com  , our Purser Patti Kochanek: pattik47@juno.com  , you might prefer our Yeoman Cindy Lou Who Kendall: talltauruslady@yahoo.com  or our Director of Parties & Events Bill Connolly: bconnol2@tampabay.rr.com  

Fins Up! Hope to see you at Music on the Bay!
Skipper Bryan

Pre-MOTM Party October 30that Skippers Smokehouse in Tampa, FL.

Calling all Parrot Heads! As you travel down to Key West and are looking for a place to meet up with PHriends and eat some great seafood, the Tampa Bay Parrot Heads would like to invite you to our Pre-MOTM Party at Skippers Smokehouse in Tampa, FL.

Join us Sunday, October 30 - to listen to the sounds of THE MIKE AIKEN BAND - HOMEMADE WINE - SCOTTY BRYAN!
Music starts at 5:00 pm Tickets ($12/15) are now on sale at: http://skipperssmokehouse.com/

Tampa Bay Parrot Heads will be hosting our 3rd annual Dante's pool party in Key West. Come on and join us Thursday, November 3rd from 11am-3pm at Dante's. As we party with a purpose to raise money for the USF Endowment for Marine Sciences, come on and participate in the PHun with..
Entertainment by the Young Rebel Goombas, pool games, Spin a Wheel, Drink & Food specials. $7.50 Cheeseburgers in Paradise/Fries, $4.00 Margaritas/Rocks, $2.50 Bud Light Drafts, $3.50 Landshark, $5.00 Parrot Head Punch AND the infamous shot board!
Don't forget your bathing suits!
Drive Safe and see you in the Keys!

FINS UP!

It's time for our annual conga line to Meeting of the Minds, 11/2-11/6/2011 in Key West.

Cool air is all around us and the sights and sounds of Key West are calling our names.

Tampa Bay Parrot Heads - what time is it???????
It's time for our annual conga line to Meeting of the Minds, 11/2-11/6/2011 in Key West.
Meeting at Whiskey Joe’s – 10/19 – pick up your MOTM t-shirt, lanyard & goodies.
New addition: Conch Train Ride, Saturday, 11/5 (approx. 3pm). Capt’n Harry will emcee for the Tampa Bay Parrot Heads and surrounding clubs. We need 30 people, so sign up at the 10/19 meeting. Cost is $20 pp. More info to follow.
Buy your Key West Card for the buy one, get one free drinks at some of the Parrot Heads most popular bars. http://www.keywestbarcard.com
Sunday, October 30th- TBPH pre-MOTM party. Even if you're not attending 2011 MOTM, come join your PHamily!
Attention TBPH Parrot Heads!! It will be a BIG Pre-MOTM Party at SKIPPER'S SMOKEHOUSE with The MIKE AIKEN BAND - HOMEMADE WINE - SCOTTY BRYAN! Music starts at 5:00 pm on Sunday October 30th
Tickets ($12/15) are now on sale at: http://skipperssmokehouse.com
MOTM Key attractions:
Wednesday, 11/2 - 7pm - Everyone wear their 2010 MOTM t-shirt (last year's) or any other TBPH t-shirt and meet @ Bull & Whistle for Atlanta's Party. Entertainment by Jim Asbell & the Tropiholics.
Hog's Breath - 10th Annual Pre-Welcome Party til 12am - Jim Morris & the Big Bamboo.
Thursday, 11/3 - 11am-3pm - TBPH 3rd Annual Pool Party @ Dante's.

Conch Republic - After our pool party til 5pm - Jersey Boyz - Sunny Jim, Jim Morris, John Frinzi.
Friday - 11/4 - Bloody Mary Morning - Sarasota Bay PHC - 10am -12pm @ Hog's Breath.
12:30 - GROUP PHOTO - Meet @ Sloppy Joe's with 2011 MOTM T-shirt
Saturday, 11/5 (approx. 3pm). Capt’n Harry will emcee for the Tampa Bay Parrot Heads and surrounding clubs.
More information to come…..


FINS UP!
Skipper Bryan

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAMPA BAY PARROT HEADS in PARADISE CLUB!

Welcome to the PARTY! Tampa Bay Parrot Heads in Paradise Club! It is my privilege to be your Skipper and an honor to preside over our 17th Birthday Bash! Yep! It was seventeen years ago on September 14th, 1994 when the Tampa Bay Parrot Heads in Paradise Club began with eight members. Today our club is over 600 strong is one of the most successful Parrot Head clubs in Parrot Head history. This weekend “Party with a Purpose” takes on new life! Because our purpose for this PARTY is YOU!



You the members are the GREATEST PEOPLE in WORLD! It’s your passion, dedication and commitment that give our motto: “Let's leave the world a little better than we found it and have a blast doing it” real meaning. This party is the club’s gift and tribute to each of you! Thank you for your service! Now, GO OUT THERE and have the BLAST that we all talk about! Have a Great PHun Fins-UP Weekend!

Your Skipper Bryan

It's time for thr TBPH 17th Birthday Party

Meeting this week at Whiskey Joe’s – 7/20

Helloooooooooooooooooooooooo Tampa Bay Parrot Heads!

Teaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaam Drink to all of our volunteers that came out to aide in the membership drive at Harboritaville – 3rd Friday at Safety Harbor. Although we got rained out at the last moment, we made quite a few contacts!
Teaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaam Drink to Bill, our Chief Office of Events & parties, for a PHabulous Tampa Bay Storm Event. Starting at the Luxury Box, 75 Parrot Heads invaded the “Brick Yard” to enjoy food, drink & PHriends from surrounding clubs! We raised over $500 for USF Endowment for Marine Sciences.
Meeting this week at Whiskey Joe’s – 7/20. The “HEART & SOUL” of Tampa Bay Parrot Heads are our charities. Please be present to greet Lee Behensky, Clearwater Marine Aquarium at our meeting. Lee will be accepting TBPH’s charity check from games & raffles conducted at the Jimmy Buffett tailgate party.
Go to www.finsup.com for details on all of the following events!
It’s not too late to join us…..Shark Tooth Hunt- 7/22-7/24/11 - Raffle to benefit USF Endowment for Marine Sciences - grand prize - free night stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites. Call Hampton Inn & Suites for reservation. Ask for the Parrot Head rate. Standard Rooms with 2 Queen or 1 King-$85 Suites $115, sleep up to 6 Reservations CALL 941-488-5900 ask for the Parrot Head Rate www.hamptoninnvenice.com Friday - 7/22 - Pot luck at the hotel. Pay for the Gold Rush BQ dinner ($10) between 5-7pm.
Wazoo - August 6 - Sign-up on line to Volunteer - need pourers and clean-up
http://www2.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?wazoo
Bar stroll – August 13 – Indian Rocks Harbourside. Reserve your room today!
Holiday Inn Harbourside in Indian Rocks Beach, http://www.hiharbourside.com/ You can call direct at 727-595-3410 or email at reservations@hiharbourside.com
Tubing Trip down the Ichetucknee– 8/19-21/11
Come join us on Saturday, August 20 for our annual Tubing Trip down the Ichetucknee River. Rooms are available at Super 8 for $58.00 per night rate + tax for 1-4 people in the room. Pets will be a flat $7 charge. Call 386-752-6450 today to reserve your room
Please note: NO GLASS AT THE POOL AREA!!! Saturday-Tubing-leave hotel at 7 am to be in line by 7:30am. Cost of tubes are $5-$10 depending on the type of tube you rent, and Park admission is $6.00 per person. There are no beverages or cigarettes allowed on the river. Saturday evening-Pool Party. Details for Saturday entertainment and food-TBD. BYOB…BYOC…Towel…Sunscreen
17th Tampa Bay Parrot Head Birthday Bash (9/16-9/18/11) – Mardi Gras Mask contest on Saturday: Dress up in your best Mardi Gras attire and design a mask: Prizes for most original and most outrageous. Masks must be handmade, not store bought.
Registration is $20 per Parrot Head club member (or $30 day of the event)...you must be a member in good standing with a local Parrot Head Club....mail registration to our new address: TBPH P.O. Box 2895 Dunedin, FL 34697Holiday Inn Harbourside in Indian Rocks Beach, www.hiharbourside.com You can call direct at 727-595-3410 or email at reservations@hiharbourside.com Patrick Foy & the Conch Critters – Friday night
Dont' forget to get your room today! Call Indian Rcoks Harbourside to reserve your room!

Music Lineup!

Flip Flop Dave – Pool Party
Jack Mosley Band – Saturday night Birthday Bash
Michael Weiss – Sunday morning: Bloody Mary’s & Mimosa’s.
20th Anniversary of MOTM....Dante's Pool Party - Young Rebel Goombas!!!!!
For all of our newbies out there - What it MOTM? Annually Parrot heads from all over the word converge on Key West for a 4 day 3 night music fest, 11/3-11/6/11. This year is the 20th anniversary "Don't Stop the Carnival" of our annual trek to Parrotdise! We have private concerts, a street fest, Sauce Boss and much, much more.....Come on and join us this year! Registration is $75 and you can purchase tickets by logging into www.phip.com and follow the links to Meeting of the Minds registration. To join in on the PHun and stay with many of your PHellow Tampa Bat Parrot Heads make your reservations at "Best Western Hibiscus". Start by emailing Susie at Key West Key Inc. susie@keywestkey.com  She will get you the best rate. Book now!!!!
Save the Date for MOTB (Music on the Bay) 3/2-3/4/12!!!

Upcoming Dates
July  7/20/2011 TBPH Meeting Whiskey Joe's
7/22-24/11 3rd Annual Shark Tooth Festival Venice Beach
August
8/3/2011 TBPH Meeting Whiskey Joe's
8/6/2011 Wazoo - Volunteer Lowry Park Zoo
8/12-13/11 Florida Leaders Meeting Harbourside
8/13/2011 9th Annual Bar Stroll
8/17/2011 TBPH Meeting Whiskey Joe's
8/20/2011 SBPHC-Tubing Trip-all FL clubs Sarasota
8/27/2011 Beach Raft-Up
8/31/2011 5th Wednesday - TBPH meeting TBD
September
9/2-9/5/2011 CHPHC - Birthday Party
9/7/2011 TBPH Meeting
9/14/2011 TBPH Board Meeting
9/16-9/18/2011 17th TBPH Birthday Bash
9/21/2011 TBPH Meeting
9/24/2011 Beach Clean-Up

Fins Up!

Event Reminders

Hellooooooooooooooo Tampa Bay Parrot Heads!


Tampa Bay Storm vs Georgia Force - July 16th. Meet at The Luxury Box, across from the Forum at 5:30pm. You can pick tickets up here. Wear your Sports Fanatic t-shirts or any other TBPH t-shirt.

Harboritaville - 3rd Friday night in Safety Harbor - July 15th - 7pm - Entertainment by Jeff McNiven & the Barefoot Children.

This is a membership drive, so if you can volunteer 1/2 hour to help at the booth, let Dorothy know by emailing tbphevents@verizon.net. A schedule will be sent out on Thursday with times.

Fins Up!!!!
Dorothy
Your 1st Mate
Tampa Bay Parrot Heads

THE CLEANUP SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW IS CANCELED

Hellllloooooooooooooooooooooooo Tampa Bay Parrot Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaddddddddddddssssssssss!!!!

THE CLEANUP SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW IS OFFICIALLY CANCELED DUE TO RAIN AND T-STORMS IN THE MORNING AND INTO THE AFTERNOON.
WE ARE RE-SCHEDULING THIS CLEANUP AND AS SOON AS WE HAVE A DATE WE WILL LET EVERYBODY KNOW.
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR VOLUNTEERING WHEN CALLED UPON.
REMINDER THAT WAZOO IS COMING UP AND WE NEED AT LEAST 25 VOLUNTEERS FOR BEER POURERS AND CLEANUP. SEE THE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS
THE LINK TO SIGN UP IS
http://www2.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=wazoo

"Back to the island.....honey back to the sea.....back to the only place I wanna be!"
Cougar

It's time for Summer time PHun and a Metting Tonight!

Helloooooooooooooooooooooooo Tampa Bay Parrot Heads!

Meeting Tonight at Whiskey Joe's, buffet @ 6:30pm bring a friend!
July 9- THAT's THIS SATURDAY! Cleeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan the Beaches Parrot Head Island - meet at Rusty Pelican parking lot at 9:30pm. Beach Clean-up - 10am-12pm
After party - Quaker Steak with entertainment by Michael Weiss
Sign-up on line.. http://www2.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=tbph_beach_cleanup
July 16- Tampa Bay Storm vs Georgia Force - Pick up your tickets at the 7/6 meeting. We will meet at The Luxury Box 5:30pm. If you can't pick up your ticket on July 6, they will be available at The Luxury Box,
7/22-7/24/11 - Shark Tooth Hunt-  Raffle to benefit USF Endowment for Marine Sciences - grand prize - free night stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites. Call Hampton Inn & Suites for reservation. Ask for the Parrot Head rate. Standard Rooms with 2 Queen or 1 King-$85 Suites $115, sleep up to 6 Reservations CALL 941-488-5900 ask for the Parrot Head Rate www.hamptoninnvenice.com Friday - 7/22 - Pot luck at the hotel. Pay for the Gold Rush BQ dinner ($10) between 5-7pm.
August 6 - Wazoo - Sign-up on line to Volunteer - need pourers and clean-up http://www2.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?wazoo
9/16-9/18/11 - 17th Tampa Bay Parrot Head Birthday Bash
Entertainment Patrick Foy & the Conch Critters
Flip Flop Dave
Jack Mosley Band
Michael Weiss
20th Anniversary of MOTM....Dante's Pool Party - Young Rebel Goombas!!!!!
For all of our newbies out there - What it MOTM? Annually Parrot heads from all over the word converge on Key West for a 4 day 3 night music fest, 11/3-11/6/11. This year is the 20th anniversary "Don't Stop the Carnival" of our annual trek to Parrotdise! We have private concerts, a street fest, Sauce Boss and much, much more.....Come on and join us this year! Registration is $75 and you can purchase tickets by logging into www.phip.com and follow the links to Meeting of the Minds registration. To join in on the PHun and stay with many of your PHellow Tampa Bat Parrot Heads make your reservations at "Best Western Hibiscus". Start by emailing Susie at Key West Key Inc. susie@keywestkey.com She will get you the best rate. Book now!!!!
Save the Date for MOTB (Music on the Bay) 3/2-3/4/12!!!
Upcoming Dates
July
7/6/2011 TBPH Meeting Whiskey Joe's
7/9/2011 Beach Clean-Up After Party - Quaker Steak
7/13/2011 TBPH Board Meeting Whiskey Joe's
7/16/2011 Tampa Bay Storm (Georgia Force) St. Pete Times Forum
7/20/2011 TBPH Meeting Whiskey Joe's
7/22-24/11 3rd Annual Shark Tooth Festival Venice Beach
August
8/3/2011 TBPH Meeting Whiskey Joe's
8/6/2011 Wazoo - Volunteer Lowry Park Zoo
8/12-13/11 Florida Leaders Meeting Harbourside
8/13/2011 9th Annual Bar Stroll
8/17/2011 TBPH Meeting Whiskey Joe's
8/20/2011 SBPHC-Tubing Trip-all FL clubs Sarasota
8/27/2011 Beach Raft-Up
8/31/2011 5th Wednesday - TBPH meeting Whiskey Joe's

Fins Up!
Skipper Bryan

5th Wednesday at Rapscallions

Hellooooooooooooooooooooooo Tampa Bay Parrot Heads!

What time is it?

It's time for our 5th Wednesday, 6/29, at Rapscallions! Entertainment by Jim Lanier(don't forget tip money).

Denise Cone will be collected flip flops for the Annual Flip Flop drive. The flip flops go to Family Resources for small children to teenagers, both male & female. So dig deep, and donate!

Specials

Nachos - half price $5.00
Cheeseburger basket $6.00
Margaritas $3, drafts$2, PBR $1

Tampa Bay Storm - pay for your tickets at Rapscallions or place in mail to arrive no later than 6/29. Tickets are going to be available at the 7/6 meeting. We'll meet at the Luxury Box (right across the street from the Forum) at 5pm for a raffle to benefit USF and to pass out tickets.

Fins Up!

Hello000000 Tampa Bay Parrot Heads! What time is it????

It's time for our 5th Wednesday at Rapscallions! Entertainment by Jim Lanier (don't forget tips).

Denise Cone will be collected flip flops for the Annual Flip Flop drive. The flip flops go to Family Resources and go to small children to teenagers. Dig deep and donate.

Time is running out! Make your Reservation by July 1st!

Shark Tooth Resrvations need to be made by July 1st if you want to get the Parrot Head rate! That's this Friday!

What time is it! It's for Flip Flop Drive at Rapscallions on 6/29/11

Helloooooooooooooooooo Tampa Bay Parrot Heads!


What time is it!

It’s time for a 5th Wednesday, June 29th and we are going to caravan to Rapscallions!

Jim Lanier will be providing entertainment (please remember to bring tip money)
Denise Cone will be collecting flip flops for an annual Flip Flop Drive. The Flip Flops go to Family Resources and they include small children up to teenagers, both male & female. So, dig deep and bring those flip flops to donate.
Specials for Rapscallions on 6/29 for TBPH with a lanyard (name badge)…
Food specials
Nachos – half price @$5
Cheeseburger basket @$6.00
Drink Specials

$3 Margaritas, $2 Drafts & $1 PBR.

Fins Up!

Skipper Bryan

Tampa Bay Watch Says THANKS!!!!

Thank you Tampa Bay Parrot Heads!

A big thank you to the Tampa Bay Parrot Heads who raised $1,700 through their annual Pig Roast fundraiser at Kahuna's Bar & Grill and the sale of their cookbook, Pheeding the Phlock (in below picture). All monies will go towards Tampa Bay Watch environmental restoration and education programs.

WE STILL HAVE COOKBOOKS AVAILABLE ASK FOR THEM AT THE FINS TO THE LEFT STORE AT OUR NEXT REGULAR MEETING!

Tampa Bay Parrot Head Important Reminders

Hellloooooooooo Tampa Bay Parrot Heads!

Don't forget this Saturday, June 25th is the annual Beer Can Island Raft up!     If you need a ride or have boat and can offer a ride please contact. Capt'n Dom or Bill Connolly (see the fruitcakes page for thier email addresses). At last report Buz & Maryann had space for two more (check out Tampa Bay Parrot Head Facebook page for details).
We also want to say thanks  with a BIG TEAM DRINK! to Christi Gilbert for stepping in for the past 6 months as our interim Purser (Treasurer) she has decided it's time to step away from the TBPH Fruitcake board! Christi has done a great job for the past 2 1/2 years and will be missed!
SO, IF YOU OR IF YOU KNOW OF ANY TBPH MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING THAT WOULD BE INTERESTED IN BEING OUR PURSER PLEASE CONTACT our Yeoman CINDY LOU WHO talltauruslady@yahoo.com she can send you the requirments.
JUNE 29th is our annual Flip Flop Drive and 5th Wednesday we will be meeting at Rascallion's!

Fins Up!
Skipper Bryan

Get your Tickets TODAY!

It's National Flip Flop Day on June 17th!

Hellooooooooooooooooo Tampa Bay Parrot Heads!!!

WE HAVE A MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT!

It's National Flip Flop Day on June 17th! Let's get your creative juices flowing and see who can come up with the best decorated flip flops at our regular meeting / PHlocking at Whiskey Joe's 6/15. Prizes for the most original & most unusual flip flop design.

FINS UP!

Your Skipper

Bryan

Hellooooooooooooooooo Tampa Bay Parrot Heads!

Last Saturday at Palm Harbor Parrot Head day was PHenomenal! We had the best representation we have ever had at the event! BIG TEAM DRINK TO ALL OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS! Thank you for enduring the heat to work the crowd and sign up 14 new members! Everyone needs to make plans to be there next year!

Now if you want to kick it up a notch this weekend tomorrow "The Yard" is presenting the Band  Homemade Wine! Are you ready?! AS always there is a $15 per person cover (which 100% goes to the band) BYOB and bring a dish to share. Meet & Greet at 6:00 pm ** Music at 7:00 pm!!
Follow the link Homemade Wine the Band for more on HMW!!
Our location is 8016 N. Meadowview Circle, Tampa, FL 33625
Sharon & Mark Leverett (813) 493-1931
It's National Flip Flop Day on June 17th! Let's get your creative juices flowing and see who can come up with the best decorated flip flops at our regular meeting / PHlocking at Whiskey Joe's 6/15. Prizes for the most original & most unusual flip flop design.
All of the details for the following events can be found on www.finsup.com  in the calendar area, as well as flyers at the meetings.
Raft-up - June 26th - Beer Can Island
See Captain Dom for details
Cleeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan the Beaches - July 9
Parrot Head Island - meet at Rusty Pelican parking lot at 9:30pm. Beach Clean-up - 10am-12pm
After party - TBA
Sign-up on line.. http://www2.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=tbph_beach_cleanup
Tampa Bay Storm vs Georgia Force - July 16- deadline to purchase is 6/20/11. LAST CHANCE to sign up at the 6/15 meeting. $35 ticket includes - Admission, Potato chips, pretzels, veggie platters, hamburgers, hot dogs, wings, fried, cookies & Unlimited beer, wine and bottled water.
TBPH, PO Box 41343, St. Petersburg, FL 33743-1343. Make checks payable to "TBPH"
Shark Tooth Hunt- 7/22-7/24/11 - Raffle to benefit USF Endowment for Marine Sciences - grand prize - free night stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites. Call Hampton Inn & Suites for reservation. Ask for the Parrot Head rate. Standard Rooms with 2 Queen or 1 King-$85 Suites $115, sleep up to 6 Reservations CALL 941-488-5900 ask for the Parrot Head Rate www.hamptoninnvenice.com Friday - 7/22 - Pot luck at the hotel. Pay for the Gold Rush BQ dinner ($10) between 5-7pm.
17th Tampa Bay Parrot Head Birthday Bash (9/16-9/18/11) - more details to come Entertainment:
Patrick Foy & the Conch Critters
Flip Flop Dave
Jack Mosley Band
Michael Weiss
20th Anniversary of MOTM....Dante's Pool Party - Young Rebel Goombas!!!!!
For all of our newbies out there - What it MOTM? Annually Parrotheads from all over the word converge on Key West for a 4 day 3 night music fest, 11/3-11/6/11. This year is the 20th anniversary "Don't Stop the Carnival" of our annual trek to Parrotdise! We have private conerts, a street fest, Sauce Boss and much, much more.....Come on and join us this year! Registration is $75 and you can purchase tickets by logging into www.phip.com and follow the links to Meeting of the Minds registration. To join in on the phun and stay with many of your PHellow Tampa Bat Parrot Heads make your reservations at "Best Western Hibiscus". Start by emailing Susie at Key West Key Inc. susie@keywestkey.com She will get you the best rate. Book now!!!!
Save the Date for MOTB (Music on the Bay) 3/2-3/4/12!!!
Upcoming Dates
6/25/2011 Beach Raft-Up Beer Can Island
6/29/2011 5th Wednesday - TBPH meeting Rapscallions
July
7/6/2011 TBPH Meeting Whiskey Joe's
7/9/2011 Beach Clean-Up After Party - Quaker Steak
7/13/2011 TBPH Board Meeting Whiskey Joe's
7/16/2011 Tampa Bay Storm (Georgia Force) St. Pete Times Forum
7/20/2011 TBPH Meeting Whiskey Joe's
7/22-24/11 3rd Annual Shark Tooth Festival Venice Beach
August
8/3/2011 TBPH Meeting Whiskey Joe's
8/6/2011 Wazoo - Volunteer Lowry Park Zoo
8/12-13/11 Florida Leaders Meeting Harbourside
8/13/2011 9th Annual Bar Stroll
8/17/2011 TBPH Meeting Whiskey Joe's
8/20/2011 SBPHC-Tubing Trip-all FL clubs Sarasota
8/27/2011 Beach Raft-Up
8/31/2011 5th Wednesday - TBPH meeting Whiskey Joe's

Fins Up!
Your Skipper
Bryan

Volunteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer When Called Upon!

Volunteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer When Called Upon!
Was part of your Tampa Bay Parrot head initiation oath, we all promised to do!
If you have a special talent or passion, let us know. Currently TBPH is in need of the following volunteers..
Membership
Photographers
Phins to da Left Store
Parties & Events

Please see Dorothy or Bill at the next meeting or email them at tbphevents@verizon.net to sign up!

We also need a Parrot Head friendly printer...so let us know if you know of one!

Last year's volunteer efforts really paid off!


Living the Parrot Head life and honoring our motto, “let’s leave the world a little better than we found it, and have a blast doing it!!!” , our club donated the following to our charities in 2010. This is displayed proudly at the Welcome Court table during our meetings at Whiskey Joe's.


CHARITY                                                              AMOUNT
Florida Parrot Rescue                                                $ 1200
Keep Hillsborough Beautiful                                     $ 1500
USF Endowment for Marine Science                        $ 1500
Save the Manatees                                                     $ 1000
Tampa Bay Watch                                                     $ 1000
Clearwater Marine Aquarium                                    $ 3550
Toys for Tots & Pet Supplies for the SPCA              $ 6000
Club / MOTM Charity Baskets for silent auctions    $   350
Total                                                                          $16,100


The Tampa Bay Parrot Heads in Paradise Club cleaned Parrot Head Island (6 miles of shoreline along the Courtney Campbell Causeway) four times in 2010, volunteered at Lowry Park Wazoo & Zoofari and donated 977 volunteer hours.


Thank each and every one of you for all your hard work, dedication and assistance in making this happen! But we still need your help so volunteer today!

FINS UP!
Skipper Bryan

Volunteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer When Called Upon!

Volunteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer When Called Upon!
Was part of your Tampa Bay Parrot head initiation oath, we all promised to do!

If you have a special talent or passion, let us know. Currently TBPH is in need of the following volunteers..
Membership
Photographers
Phins to da Left Store
Parties & Events

Please see Dorothy or Bill at the next meeting or email them at tbphevents@verizon.net to sign up!

We also need a Parrot Head friendly printer...so let us know if you know of one!

Last year's volunteer efforts really paid off!


Living the Parrot Head life and honoring our motto, “let’s leave the world a little better than we found it, and have a blast doing it!!!” , our club donated the following to our charities in 2010. This is displayed proudly at the Welcome Court table during our meetings at Whiskey Joe's.


CHARITY                                                              AMOUNT
Florida Parrot Rescue                                                $ 1200
Keep Hillsborough Beautiful                                     $ 1500
USF Endowment for Marine Science                        $ 1500
Save the Manatees                                                     $ 1000
Tampa Bay Watch                                                     $ 1000
Clearwater Marine Aquarium                                    $ 3550
Toys for Tots & Pet Supplies for the SPCA              $ 6000
Club / MOTM Charity Baskets for silent auctions    $   350
Total                                                                          $16,100


The Tampa Bay Parrot Heads in Paradise Club cleaned Parrot Head Island (6 miles of shoreline along the Courtney Campbell Causeway) four times in 2010, volunteered at Lowry Park Wazoo & Zoofari and donated 977 volunteer hours.


Thank each and every one of you for all your hard work, dedication and assistance in making this happen! But we still need your help so volunteer today!

FINS UP!
Skipper Bryan

Hellooooooooooooooooo Tampa Bay Parrot Heads!!!

Last Saturday at Palm Harbor Parrot Head day was PHenomenal! We had the best representation we have ever had at the event! BIG TEAM DRINK TO ALL OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS! Thank you for enduring the heat to work the crowd and sign up 14 new members! Everyone needs to make plans to be there next year!

Now if you want to kick it up a notch this weekend tomorrow "The Yard" is presenting the Band  Homemade Wine! Are you ready?! AS always there is a $15 per person cover (which 100% goes to the band) BYOB and bring a dish to share. Meet & Greet at 6:00 pm ** Music at 7:00 pm!!

Follow the link Homemade Wine the Band for more on HMW!!
Our location is 8016 N. Meadowview Circle, Tampa, FL 33625
Sharon & Mark Leverett (813) 493-1931
It's National Flip Flop Day on June 17th! Let's get your creative juices flowing and see who can come up with the best decorated flip flops at our regular meeting / PHlocking at Whiskey Joe's 6/15. Prizes for the most original & most unusual flip flop design.
All of the details for the following events can be found on www.finsup.com  in the calendar area, as well as flyers at the meetings.
Raft-up - June 26th - Beer Can Island
See Captain Dom for details
Cleeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan the Beaches - July 9
Parrot Head Island - meet at Rusty Pelican parking lot at 9:30pm. Beach Clean-up - 10am-12pm
After party - TBA
Sign-up on line.. http://www2.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=tbph_beach_cleanup
Tampa Bay Storm vs Georgia Force - July 16- deadline to purchase is 6/20/11. LAST CHANCE to sign up at the 6/15 meeting. $35 ticket includes - Admission, Potato chips, pretzels, veggie platters, hamburgers, hot dogs, wings, fried, cookies & Unlimited beer, wine and bottled water.
TBPH, PO Box 41343, St. Petersburg, FL 33743-1343. Make checks payable to "TBPH"
Shark Tooth Hunt- 7/22-7/24/11 - Raffle to benefit USF Endowment for Marine Sciences - grand prize - free night stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites. Call Hampton Inn & Suites for reservation. Ask for the Parrot Head rate. Standard Rooms with 2 Queen or 1 King-$85 Suites $115, sleep up to 6 Reservations CALL 941-488-5900 ask for the Parrot Head Rate www.hamptoninnvenice.com Friday - 7/22 - Pot luck at the hotel. Pay for the Gold Rush BQ dinner ($10) between 5-7pm.
17th Tampa Bay Parrot Head Birthday Bash (9/16-9/18/11) - more details to come Entertainment:
Patrick Foy & the Conch Critters
Flip Flop Dave
Jack Mosley Band
Michael Weiss
20th Anniversary of MOTM....Dante's Pool Party - Young Rebel Goombas!!!!!
For all of our newbies out there - What it MOTM? Annually Parrotheads from all over the word converge on Key West for a 4 day 3 night music fest, 11/3-11/6/11. This year is the 20th anniversary "Don't Stop the Carnival" of our annual trek to Parrotdise! We have private conerts, a street fest, Sauce Boss and much, much more.....Come on and join us this year! Registration is $75 and you can purchase tickets by logging into www.phip.com and follow the links to Meeting of the Minds registration. To join in on the phun and stay with many of your PHellow Tampa Bat Parrot Heads make your reservations at "Best Western Hibiscus". Start by emailing Susie at Key West Key Inc. susie@keywestkey.com She will get you the best rate. Book now!!!!
Save the Date for MOTB (Music on the Bay) 3/2-3/4/12!!!
Upcoming Dates
6/25/2011 Beach Raft-Up Beer Can Island
6/29/2011 5th Wednesday - TBPH meeting Rapscallions
July
7/6/2011 TBPH Meeting Whiskey Joe's
7/9/2011 Beach Clean-Up After Party - Quaker Steak
7/13/2011 TBPH Board Meeting Whiskey Joe's
7/16/2011 Tampa Bay Storm (Georgia Force) St. Pete Times Forum
7/20/2011 TBPH Meeting Whiskey Joe's
7/22-24/11 3rd Annual Shark Tooth Festival Venice Beach
August
8/3/2011 TBPH Meeting Whiskey Joe's
8/6/2011 Wazoo - Volunteer Lowry Park Zoo
8/12-13/11 Florida Leaders Meeting Harbourside
8/13/2011 9th Annual Bar Stroll
8/17/2011 TBPH Meeting Whiskey Joe's
8/20/2011 SBPHC-Tubing Trip-all FL clubs Sarasota
8/27/2011 Beach Raft-Up
8/31/2011 5th Wednesday - TBPH meeting Whiskey Joe's

Fins Up!
Your Skipper
Bryan