CPHC Newsletter
Hello Parrot Heads. Happy Memorial Day! Stay safe, enjoy your long weekend and most importantly, let’s all take a minute to honor those who gave their lives for this great country of ours.
Some interesting facts about Memorial Day:
Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.
The Civil War, which ended in the spring of 1865, claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history and required the establishment of the country’s first national cemeteries.
By the late 1860s, Americans in various towns and cities had begun holding springtime tributes to these countless fallen soldiers, decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers.
During World War I, the United States found itself embroiled in another major conflict, and the holiday evolved to commemorate American military personnel who died in all wars, including World War I, World War II, The Vietnam War, The Korean War and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Did you know? Each year on Memorial Day a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time.
“In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
“Quarantine Concerts Worldwide” (Facebook Page) is still going strong. Watch for some of our favorite Trop Rock artists performing. I’ve seen some really good live music on this! If you have a chance, watch some of the shows!
Jimmy Buffett has also started his “Cabin Fever Tour.”
Starting Wednesday, March 25, every Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. ET and PT, Buffett hosted shows from his live archives via margaritaville.tv and on Radio Margaritaville on SiriusXM. I don’t have the whole schedule, but watch the Facebook page called “BuffettNews – Jimmy Buffett.” The shows will be posted there.
As of now, Jimmy Buffett is still performing at Red Rocks in September. He has rescheduled other shows in June and July, but so far, we are still on for September 8 and 10, 2020.
As you all know, this is a fluid situation and things are changing rapidly. We don’t know what will happen next, but we do know this…
All 3 Texas shows were cancelled and could not be rescheduled. For the canceled shows tickets will be refunded and no CDs will be sent.
For the rescheduled shows, tickets will automatically be valid for the new date, unless you opt for a refund within 30 days of the new show date being announced. Your local ticket coordinator will be in contact with the LiveNation rep (Not me!).
As of today, there is no NEW information. Hope this helps a bit…we all miss going to the live Jimmy Buffett concerts…but he will be back soon!
REMEMBER: A commitment to buy tickets means you are responsible to pay for them. If you haven’t already done so, please mail your checks: (The tickets are $165.50 EACH) Please make check payable to Colorado Parrot Head Club
Free CDs for those who bought a ticket to the show!!
NOTE: Each ticket purchased gets a free CD. Mailboat Records was supposed to ship the CDs this week.. so let’s hope that happened and we all get some new Buffett music SOON!..
Note: If you’ve changed addresses/moved in the past few years, please send me a note so I can make sure the roster is updated. I gave them the information I had. but I may not have current addresses for people. I did NOT have time to verify the information before the list was due. if you have moved, let me know ASAP and I may be able to get the change in before they mail the CDs.
PLEASE NOTE: MOTM HAS BEEN POSTPONNED
Note From Andrew Talbert:
Hello Everyone:
The last few months have been challenging causing schools and businesses to be closed, concerts to be cancelled, and sporting events to be postponed. After working closely with our business partners, sponsors, and the Casa Marina we have decided to postpone PHIP’s Annual Meeting of the Minds 2020.
We have done this out of a great abundance of caution for our members, performers, and all the volunteers that make this event so amazing. This decision was not easy but we felt it was necessary. There is currently too much uncertainty surrounding precautions that will be needed in the future and the possible resurfacing of the Covid-19 virus that might happen later this year.
As the window to cancel the event was closing, making the decision now will allow Parrot Heads in Paradise and PHiP’s Meeting of the Minds to flourish in the future. Also, it will allow you to cancel any travel plans you have already made.
You will receive a refund of your registration for the event by July 31, 2020. Please bear in mind it will take some time to process all of the refunds and get them to you.
You can rest assured that we will do everything possible to make next year a celebration to remember. We appreciate your understanding and trust that we are doing what is in the best interest of everyone involved.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How do I get a registration refund?
A: There is nothing for you to do. This will be an automatic process and is only limited by the time required to process all of the payments back to those who are currently registered.
Q: How long will it take me to receive a refund?
A: Depending on volume you should receive your refund prior to July 31, 2020
Q. How will my refund be issued?
A. Every attempt will be made to refund your registration in the same manner you paid. Due to restrictions by our service provided, we are only able to go back 120 days to issue an electronic refund. If we are unable to issue an electronic refund, you will receive a check via U.S. mail. If you paid by check, you will receive your refund by check.
Q. Can I keep my reservation at the Casa Marina for 2021?
A. No, all reservations for PHiP’s MOTM 2020 booked using our group booking code will be canceled and refunded.
Q: Do I have to contact the Casa Marina for a refund?
A: No, the Casa Marina will contact you as soon as possible via email. Given the Casa is still closed with a minimal staff in-house the hotel refunds could take up to 30 days to be returned to you so please be patient with the process given the situation.
Q: What are the dates for next year’s event?
A: Thursday, November 4, 2021 through Saturday, November 6, 2021
Q: When will I be able to book a room at the Casa for PHiP’s MOTM 2021?
A: Booking for the 2021 event cannot start until the normal timing which is typically at the end of the calendar year. The hotel booking for 2021 will be announced via email and social media at that time.
Stay safe PHriends!
2020 Pete’s Summer Concert Series –
So far, all are still on schedule as planned! (Fingers Crossed!!!!!)
Save the Dates!!!
July 3 – The Landsharks!
Where – The Big Stage at Pete’s House!! – 6pm – 9pm.
Admission is $40 per person – with all proceeds going to the musicians. (This is a great price for a 5 piece band and legends.. the Landsharks!!) This will be a great way to kick off the 4th of July holiday weekend!!
We will have tickets for sale at the next meeting!
This will be a pot luck, so bring a dish to share
Bring your own beverage of choice
Bring your own chair.
There is a link on the website to buy tickets, or you can send a check for $40 each to:
Colorado Parrot Head Club
% Robin Reed
7167 Dudley Drive
Arvada, CO 80004
Please make check payable to Colorado Parrot Head Club
July 25, 2020 Party with a Purpose!
This year’s PWAP will be on July 25, once again, at Pete’s house on the BIG STAGE!!… the Arvada Smokin’ Tuna Stage!
We will have tickets for sale at the next meeting.
There is a link on the website to buy tickets ($55 each if you buy over PayPal to cover the PayPal Fees) or you can send a check for $50 each to
Colorado Parrot Head Club
% Robin Reed
7167 Dudley Drive
Arvada, CO 80004
Please make check payable to Colorado Parrot Head Club
The link to pay for tickets online is:
https://coloradoparrotheadclub.org/PWAP/
Our opening act will be Erica Sunshine Lee!! Next up will be the incredible Sunny Jim (James White), followed up by the always amazing Mike Nash and the Southern Drawl Band!
The lineup is fantastic, and it’s looking like it will be another great day!
Start getting those gift baskets and silent auction items ready!
Stay tuned for more details!
July 31 – Aaron Scherz!
Where – Pete’s House –
Admission is $20 per person – with all proceeds going to the musician.
This will be a pot luck, so bring a dish to share
Bring your own beverage of choice
Bring your own chair.
August 29 – Thom Shepherd and Coley McCabe!
Where – Pete’s House –
Time 1:00pm
Admission is $20 per person – with all proceeds going to the musicians.
This will be a pot luck, so bring a dish to share
Bring your own beverage of choice
Bring your own chair.
Thom & Coley are also playing the Headwaters Music Festival in Creede, Colorado
on Sunday August 30 at 2:00 pm. If anyone is interested in details on that show, please
reply to this newsletter and I will send details.
2020 Roger and Vicki’s Summer Concert Series – So far, all are still on schedule as planned!
Jack Mosley – June 14
Roger and Vicki Sams
Colorado Springs – email Vicki at [email protected] for details.
Cost will be $20 per person with all proceeds going to the artist.
Bring a dessert or appetizer to share if you’d like.
Bring whatever beverages you want to drink for the evening.
Sunny Jim (James White) – July 26
Roger and Vicki Sams
Colorado Springs – email Vicki at [email protected] for details.
Cost will be $20 per person with all proceeds going to the artist.
Bring a dessert or appetizer to share if you’d like.
Bring whatever beverages you want to drink for the evening.
Extra Curricular Activities!
Larry has set up a Parrot Head fishing trip!
When: June 9 – 13 2020
Cost: $1095 per person, Double occupancy
Where: 5 days in Sunny La Paz, Baja Mexico!
Details: 4 Nights La Concha Beach Resort
3 Days Guided Private Fishing Charter
Boat/Skipper/Tackle/Ice/Fish Cleaning
Homemade Breakfast, Lunch and Soft Drinks provided
All Taxes and Resort Fees Included in price above
For more information: Contact Larry Ruden Call or text 954-448-4980
or email – [email protected]
Club T-shirts!!
We still have plenty of t-shirts for our 25th Anniversary!!! We have quite an assortment of colors (Pink, as shown below, Black, Butter Yellow, Caribbean Blue, Steel Gray, Periwinkle, Salmon and Sea Foam Green). We have a wide variety of sizes, and both men’s and lady’s cut shirts (lady’s cut are only available in pink). The one shown below is a lady’s cut, with both front and back pictured.
The front has the original Parrot Head logo on it, and the back has a picture on it provided by Dixie LaHood. The pictures here don’t do it justice. They are awesome!! We’ll have them at all the meetings. If you can’t attend a meeting and would like one… please contact Robin or Pete to arrange getting your cool new club shirt! The cost is $30 each. (if you can’t make it to a meeting to pick one up, drop a check in the mail to us and please add $5 per shirt for shipping.)
The t-shirts are stored at Pete’s house, so give Pete a call if you want to stop by and pick up a shirt or 2, plus we will have them at all the club meetings.
Misc. Events
Jeff Dunham is coming to the 1ST BANK Center (Broomfield Events Center) August 5.
The SHOW IS MOVED TO December 12, 2020!!
Several in our group are interested in going, so we checked into group tickets. They don’t really have a group ticket sales up there, and we were not able to get a large group of tickets, but we did manage to get a few. We have a very limited number, so we will sell them on a first come first serve basis. The cost is $75 each. Sorry we can’t accommodate everyone, but there are still tickets for sale, so if you’d like to go, and can’t fit into our limited number, please buy some tickets online. It will be a very fun night. “Jeffafa” is a SUPER funny!
Contact Robin if you’d like to buy tickets. (by replying to this email)
Misc.
Don’t forget to check in on Gary and Bonnie Dickinson and their travels at their BLOG and follow their adventures at:
www.bbfreee.wordpress.com
I Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe! Some of the restrictions should be ending SOON.. so we hope to find out if we can have a June meeting at Hoppers or not SOON. Stay tuned!
Fins up!
Parrot Head President, Pete!