volume 25, issue 1 february 2021 mary mcclure, editor. newsletter feb 2021.pdf · 2021. 2. 20. ·...
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Sarasota Bay Parrot Head Club, Inc. ~ P.O. Box 19804 ~ Sarasota FL 34276 ~ www.sbphc.org
A monthly publication reporting the news and PHun times of
Volume 25, Issue 1 February 2021 Mary McClure, Editor
“Wait, aren’t there elections coming up?”
Well, yes! But since we are not fully functioning as a
club due to Covid, the Not-Bored of Directors decided
unanimously to postpone the 2021 elections until the
September social. This will give us time, hopefully, to
get back to what passes for “normal” around here.
Having said that, we are hoping to see new faces
getting involved in our efforts. We welcome new ideas
and suggestions, and if you think with your help we
could do things better, then we want to hear from
YOU!
Mary...The Woman To Blame
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The “Not-Bored” of Directors meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month. If you have any ideas that you would like the board to look
into, please contact any Board Member with your thoughts.
W hat do my dues actually pay for?” I’ve been asked. Well, in a normal year, your dues pay operating costs for the club, as
well as our annual Toys for Tots holiday toy drive and banquet. But what else? Your dues also mean you are a member of our parent organization, Parrot Heads in Paradise. PHiP does a lot more than just put on Meeting of the Minds. Access to club seats at Jimmy Buffett’s concerts...a subscription to the Tradewind Times, the quarterly newsletter from PHiP...discounts on merchandise, opportunities to win some faaaabulous prizes and even score a scholarship for your Keet! It pays to be a Parrot Head! Check them out at phip.com. Well? Have you signed up for our 25th Birthday Bash?? Why the heck not? It’ll once again be held at the Magnuson Marina Cove Resort from May 14-16, 2021. Registration form on the next page, or click on this link to register. Room rate is $99.99 for registered PHriends. The Magnuson is taking reservations, but you will need to be fully registered (i.e., paid) for the birthday bash before the special rate, or any specific room request, can be guaranteed to you. We need to block specific rooms for mixologists and board members. HELP US stock the liquor locker for one of our many fundraisers we’ll be holding during the weekend. Please donate a bottle or two of liquor ($15 value+), the more unusual the better. Dropoff locations are: The Habitat in West Bradenton, Compass Self-Storage on University and 301, and Tina Harwood’s house in South Sarasota. Contact any board member to get directions! We are still not planning live events right now, due to the alarming Covid numbers. The next possible event we do will be in March, and stay tuned, because you’re going to LOVE it! As always, your safety is the priority. Hang in there and we will be together again soon! PHins up! Mary McClure—President
“S o m e p e o p l e c l ai m t h a t t he re ’s a
Wo ma n t o B l ame … ”
Sarasota Bay PHC 2020/2021 “Not Bored”
of Directors
Executive Board Mary McClure— President
Tina Harwood— Treasurer
Heather Settlemyer—Secretary
Rich Myles—Past President
General Board
Laura Dobkins
Craig & Cheryl O’Brien
Julie Putt
Dick Dobkins
Dave Rice & Dottie Gerke
Ann Ballard
Nancy Moore
Our Club Mission Statement:
The Sarasota Bay Parrot Head Club, Inc. is a not-for-profit social organization, formed to participate in community and environmen-tal projects while providing a variety of social activities for people with similar interests.
Our Purpose:
To foster awareness and understanding of local environmental issues and to provide an organized means for active participation in projects which benefit Sarasota’s envi-ronment. We are all fans of the music and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett.
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DONNY BREWER
T he 25th Birthday Bash Committee
is proud to announce Donny
Brewer and the Dock Rockers as
one of the musicians in our
tremendous line-up. Donny is a Central
T e x a s b o r n a n d b r e d m u l t i -
instrumentalist with over thirty years’ ex-
perience entertaining crowds in all genres
in all parts of the world. Though he has
been writing and recording Trop Rock all
his life, he was not discovered until 2012
after releasing his first of four beach and
escapism themed albums, Live Like Jimmy Buffett. He’s since won 22
Trop Rock Music Association and People’s Choice awards for his music,
including Entertainer of the Year three years’ running.
He’s now on tour full time, living in a Winnebago with his wife
Michelle, playing everything from solo house concerts to large festival
shows with his band the Dock Rockers, combining Trop Rock with all
his earlier blues, rock, country and R&B influences.
Donny continues to write and
record new material while on
the road, and now hosts events,
trips and festivals, including the
annual Karavan To The Keys and
Mexico Meltdown, and that
doesn’t include all the cruises
and trips on which he joins
other Trop Rockers.
The Dock Rockers will be performing on Saturday night in the banquet
hall from 8:00 p.m. to midnight. Donny will be our Guest Auctioneer as
we auction off a banner with all the performers’ signatures during the
show!
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...and the Dock Rockers
“JOHNNY DOO” ~ BASS Raised on the blues and rock scene of Austin, Texas, Johnny Doo learned to
love live music in classic venues. Though living in the heart of Texas, young
Johnny was more inspired by Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin and
Stevie Ray Vaughn than by the country crooners. Life took Johnny to New
Braunfels, Texas, where he added the upright "doghouse" bass to his arsenal
of instruments. He also came to love country music, discovering that
slappin' western doghouse bass gets you plenty of gigs in Texas. It was at a
country show that he met TRMA award winners Thom Shepherd and Coley
McCabe. Impressed by his animated on-stage antics, they immediately
asked him to join their band and introduced him to Trop Rock by way of
Texas country. .. . .
In addition to being the longest running player in Thom and Coley's Twang
Thang Band, Johnny Doo also joined Donny Brewer's Dock Rockers, winning the TRMA Band of the
Year 2019 and 2020. Being ever impressed by the Southern Drawl Band, he was honored to play with
Mike Nash when he formed the new Southern Drawl Band in 2019. Johnny also takes the stage
when called by The Godfather of Trop Rock, Jerry Diaz and Hanna's Reef.
JOHN PATTI ~ PERCUSSION/STEEL PAN Originating from Baltimore, John Patti ‘s
musical journey at age three, and he
continued to learn percussion through
elementary and middle school music
programs. By ten, he came across his
first set of steel pans and quickly started
experimenting with the instrument and
teaching himself by ear. By age 11, John
was publicly performing across the state
of Maryland and into the Mid-Atlantic
region for special events.
Over the years, John’s popularity has
grown across the nation for his unique take on the steel pan. John’s expressively smooth sound
elevates the steel pan from its perceived impression as just an island instrument to one of versatility
across many musical genres. Rock, jazz, blues, country, funk and even classical are all rejuvenated
when John combines them with the tropical sound. Throughout his career, John has had the
privilege to collaborate, record and share stages with artists such as steel drum masters Robert
Greenidge, Ray Holman and Andy Narell, guitar innovator and legend Les Paul, country star Jerry
Jeff Walker, Grammy nominated singer Nadirah Shakoor, Michael Utley and CMA finalist for
“Instrumentalist of the Year” Doyle Grisham. Whether in a solo performance or collaboration with
bands, John’s intriguing stories and skillful performance leaves long lasting and memorable
impressions with any audience.
John will be entertaining us at Pool Side on Friday solo and along with John Frinzi as well as
joining the Dock Rockers on Saturday night for the headline show. Our 25th Anniversary
Birthday Bash is a full 2 ½ days of music and PHun. Don’t miss Friday at the pool or Friday night
with Rudy Cox and Jumpin’ Fences.
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DANNY ROSADO—GUITAR/BACKING VOCALS
Born and raised in the heart of the Tennessee Valley, Danny
Rosado is a Trop Rock and Americana singer / songwriter from
Huntsville, AL. As a US Navy veteran Danny has developed a deep
love and respect for the sea, and his songs reflect that.
Inspired by the musical sounds up and down the Florida/Alabama
Coast, Danny first began to play guitar in 1996, after many a late
night at the Florabama. Local legends such as Rusty McHugh and
Mike Fincher, Jay Hawkins, Jezebel’s Chillin’ and the Southwind
band were major influences during his formative years.
Danny has been fortunate enough to play in several bands over
the years both as the lead singer and front man, but is also an accomplished vocal harmony singer.
Danny is equally at home as a solo entertainer, playing his original music and wide variety of covers.
He has performed on couches, in historic cities, sailing ships, tiki bars, and for American troops
abroad, but these days you will most likely find him “couch surfing” from his home base in small
town Georgia, USA.
Danny will be performing Saturday poolside solo and with the Dock Rockers on Saturday night.
If you have not yet registered for the event, scheduled for May 14, 15 and 16, 2021, you
may do so by going to SBPHC.org. Registration is only $65 per person, and once
registered, you can take advantage of great room rates at the beautiful Magnuson
Marina Cove Resort.
I’m a douchebag
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Deposit due at booking with final Balance Due 90 days before cruise Cancellation fee of $50.00 per person with balance
allocated to a future cruise certificate
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Stay in the loop! Do you receive emails from us? If you do, then you are aware of all our club happenings. If you aren’t receiving emails, please edit your profile by visiting our webpage and following the link to join or edit your membership information. You can also join the email group of our parent organization, Parrot Heads in Paradise. Email
[email protected] and tell
them you’re a member of the SBPHC!
We REALLY need some members to write some articles. Remember, this is YOUR
newsletter!
In order for the newsletter to be fresh and interesting, we need your thoughts and
opinions of our events. Send your articles/photos to Mary McClure at
PLEASE HELP US OUT! VOLUNTEER TO WRITE JUST ONE ARTICLE… WHO KNOWS?
YOU MIGHT ENJOY IT!
SBPHC-Cares
Sherry Swartz is continuing the SBPHC-cares effort to send a Sympathy or Get Well
Card to our members who need to be cheered up or could use a group hug, with a
card sent from the club.
If you know of any club member who could use a little cheer, please email Sherry at
[email protected], and include a name and an address if you have it.
This info will be used to send cards only and will not be made public.
Thank you for your help!
Cheers ~ Sherry
T hank you fo r taking another tr ip around the sun with us!
We’ re so glad you decided to stay!
Bill & Tracy Ashby
Troy & Cindy Clousson
Bill Glass & Tina Marrelli
Evelyn Martin Guedras
Bob & Cyndee Springer
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Sarasota Bay Parrot Head Club Inc. /Parrot Heads In Paradise Inc.
Member Renewal and New Member Application Form
Apply/Renew online at https://sarasotabayparrotheadclubinc.wildapricot.org/join-us
Member 1_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Member 2_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________________________________
City__________________________________________ State_______ ________ Zip ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ -- ___ ___ ___ ___
Phone # (________)________________________________ Cell # (_______)__________________________________
Email _________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Today’s Date______/______/_____ ______NEW MEMBER ______RENEWAL
#______Single $30.00 #______Keets $5.00 each Amount Enclosed $_______________________
Bring completed form with payment to any event and give to any Not-Bored Member, or mail to
SBPHC, P.O. Box 19804, Sarasota, FL 34276
NEW MEMBERS:
Where are you from?________________________________________________________________________________________________
How long have you been a Jimmy Buffett fan?____________________________________________________________________________
What is your favorite Jimmy Buffett song?_______________________________________________________________________________
How did you hear about SBPHC?_______________________________________________________________________________________
Are you a member of any other Parrot Head Club?________________________________________________________________________
What is your occupation or hobbies?___________________________________________________________________________________
What club activities/events are you interested in? Please check as many as you like!
___Alzheimer’s Walk or Golf Outing ___Toys For Tots ___Food Bank ___Youth Shelter ___Women’s Shelter
___Humane Society ___Island Clean-ups/Environmental ___Eternal Reef ___Raft-ups ___Party Planning
___Happy Hours ___Bowling ___Night Golf ____Raffle donations/ticket sales ___LeBarge Cruise
___Jimmy Buffett Concert tickets
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OUR BULLETIN BOARD Everyone is invited to attend a Board meeting. Please let
a Board member know in advance that you will be attending so we can add you to the agenda.
The Board Meeting Minutes MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING ARE ALWAYS
ENTITLED TO SEE THE BOARD MEETING MINUTES. If you would like to see them, just send a request
IN WRITING to Mary McClure, [email protected]
* * * * * R A F F L E * * * * * For our fundraising events, we are ALWAYS gratefully
accepting donations! All money raised from raffle sales goes to our charities, or toward our birthday and
Christmas parties. Please contact any Bored member to donate an item or basket. Thank you!