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Greetings Parrot Heads!
Welcome to Spring!
Still no concert an-
nouncement...
Fingers crossed, should hear something soon. Watch the Club Website and your email for details once we have a confirmed date. Remember, you must be an active member when the concert is announced to request Club Tickets. Now would be a great time to pay your annuals dues, as the fee goes up
April 15th.
We pulled off a great Beach Party March 6-9 in Imlay City. I say pulled off, because we really did-n’t get started until Janu-ary. It was an incredible team effort and a big “Thank You” to all that
helped and participated.
The weekend began with Dennis Panars at the Ea-
gles Club Friday night. As always, Dennis did a great job treating us to some of our favorite songs and
ballads. The DPHC pro-
vided pizza to our atten-dees as well as the Ea-gle’s members in atten-dance. Again, a great way
to start the weekend!
Saturday, started off in-
nocent enough, but soon
became a tsunami of fun!
The room crawl at the
Super 8 was crazy. Lots
of imaginative decora-
tions and some very cool
adult beverages. Every-
one had a great time. In
fact, some Parrot Heads
had so much fun they
missed the entire eve-
ning. No names, you
know who you are. Once
the party moved to the
Eagles Club, things
really got rockin. Ten
Beach Drive kicked
things off with a couple
great sets of music. They
had most everyone on the
dance floor kicking
things in to high gear.
Just when you thought it
couldn’t get any better,
one of the Club’s new fa-
vorite bands, BackTrack
blew the roof off the Ea-
gles with some awesome
classic rock and roll. They
were the best I’ve seen
them!
Our friends at The Coun-
try Smokehouse in Al-
mont provided an incredi-ble feast for the guests. We dined on tasty pork, beans and awesome slaw. We’ll use these guys
again!
We went into this party planning on breaking even on the costs. However, due to the efforts of some of our members we had great success with a Chi-
nese Auction and a cou-ple other raffles that net-ted us profit of about $650.00. At the April
Board Meeting the entire
$650.00 was donated to
ALS.
(Continued on page 3)
Volume 22 Issue 3
March & April 2015
2015 Board Members
President: Keith Vohwinkel
Vice President: Carol Ann King
Treasurer: Kim Buffa
Secretary: Doug Nichol
Members at Large:
Dennis Farquhar
Lori Manary
Dave Strilcov
D E T R O I T P A R R O T H E A D C L U B N E W S L E T T E R
The Tail Feather
The Detroit Parrothead Club is a not for profit corporation whose sole purpose is to assist in community outreach programs and to provide for it’s members a means of social
interaction and meeting people interested in Jimmy Buffett’s music and tropical spirit.
We are proud to be the 5th official club in Parrot Heads In Paradise
The Sun is trying to Shine !!
T h e T a i l F e a t h e r P a g e 2
Joining our DPHC Phlock
Joel & Debbie Baugh—Canton
John & Lauren Nemetz—Clarkston
Matt & Karen Charnecki—Rochester Hills
(Firefighter) Steve & Karen Wilmoth—Richmond
Nicole Koppin—Madison Heights
Michele Maczka—Warren
Sheri Lange—Rockwood
Wendi Parks—Manchester
Bridgitte Pruitt—Allen Park
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
Janice Book 4/3
Maureen Edson 4/4
Donna Morawiec 4/4
Luke Bove 4/7
John Heimstadt 4/7
Donna Perry 4/11
Jody Sheibels 4/13
David McDade 4/19
Sharon Malendowski 4/20
Debra Lang 4/23
John White 4/23
Jeff McDougall 4/29
Karen Charnecki 4/3
Anne Dieters-Williams 4/8
Debbie Baugh 4/9
Chip Lynch 4/14
Michael Smith 4/19
Val DiCosmo 4/28
Let’s Celebrate MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Mark Coddington 3/4
Paul Saloka 3/4
Judy Culbertson 3/5
Sherry Henhawk 3/5
Ronald Malendowski 3/5
Mary Strilcov 3/5
Raymond Vargo 3/6
Steve Morawiec 3/9
Ken Janiczek 3/10
Drema Piech 3/10
Edward Sadler 3/12
Sandy Panars 3/14
David Strilcov 3/18
Karen Felmlee 3/22
Tony Kay 3/22
Linda Pudlik 3/22
Kelly Bammel 3/27
Sue Bales 3/31
Debi Vaught 3/8
Kelley McNeil 3/23
Nicole Koppin 3/31
March and April Birthdays
Membership Anniversaries
Dues Increase May 1st, 2015
Effective May 1, 2015, the Detroit Parrot Head
Club will increase the “Annual Dues” to $20 per
year, per member.
The good news…For those members that renew an-
nually between May 2015 and December 2015 you
can save $5.00 by renewing early. Your yearly An-
niversary Date will remain the same.
You will have until April 15, 2015 to pay your 2015 dues. So, if you normally renew December 2015, but you renew this year before April 15th, 2015, you will not have to pay the increased due fee until you renewal
date in 2016.
MAR. Anniversaries Years
Veronica McDougall 1995 20
John Heimstadt 1998 17
Cindy Heimstadt 1998 17
Betsi Vohwinkel 1999 16
Keith Vohwinkel 1999 16
Kari Hearsch 2002 13
Jeff McDougall 2004 11
Dave Downs 2005 10
Phyllis Downs 2005 10
Jody Sheibels 2005 10
Paul Sheibels 2005 10
Carl Stieler 2006 9
Kelly Basher 2010 5
Richard Basher 2010 5
Mike Giroux 2013 2
Marvin Martens 2013 2
Chuck Poulios 2013 2
Nan Poulios 2013 2
Bailey Werner 2013 2
Kristen Davis 2014 1
Rachel (The Wan-dering Parrothead) Kobylas 2014 1
Chuck Stout 2014 1
APRIL Anniversaries
Years
Jerry Smith 1993 22
Mark Coddington 1994 21
Marcie Coddington 1994 21
Michael Goggins 1998 17
Steve Morawiec 2001 14
Donna Morawiec 2001 14
Michael Dillon 2003 12
Theresa Pelt (Seymour) 2006 9
Rhonda Pulver 2006 9
Brad Schoen 2007 8
Donna Perry 2008 7
Jeffrey Trujillo 2008 7
Kim Trujillo 2008 7
Janice Book 2008 7
Gina Schoen 2009 6
Kathy Hall 2011 4
Eric Hall 2011 4
Robert Hughes 2011 4
Susan Hughes 2011 4
Kristen Miceli 2011 4
Marilyn Danowski 2011 4
Greg Danowski 2011 4
Kyle Miceli 2012 3
Sharon Przybyla 2012 3
Jamie Hoover 2013 2
Beth Hoover 2013 2
Keith (FireComic) Pelt 2013 2
Val DiCosmo 2013 2
Rachael DiCosmo 2013 2
Katie Doherty 2014 1
Matt Eastman 2014 1
Connie Graham 2014 1
John Lillenthal 2014 1
Jacob Liss 2014 1
Mary Liss 2014 1
Kyle Saloka 2014 1
P a g e 3 T h e T a i l F e a t h e r
Message from the Prez. : (continued from page 1)
Again, and big thanks to all those that attended and especially to those that stepped up to pull this great party off!
Please watch the website and calendar for details on our upcoming events and charity opportunities.
Fins, Keith
T h e T a i l F e a t h e r P a g e 4
Detroit Parrot Head Club Trivia Contest
by Dave McDade
Guidelines (rules):
120 total questions, 10 each month published in the Tale Feather
Points are awarded for each correct answer (points vary based on the question difficulty)
All answers must be emailed to the judge (David McDade) within 3 days of the posting date of the Tale Feather.
Points will be tallied & results published in the following months Tale Feather
November and December questions will be published in November newsletter.
Winner(s) will be based on total points accumulated at the end of the year.
Winner(s) will be announced at the Christmas party and presented an appropriate trophy and our undying gratitude.
March
Who stole Jimmy Buffett’s TV guide? (according to his own song) 10 What is the name of the popular band that plays often for the DPHC? 5 What does the term “Coconut Telegraph” refer to? 10 Who was “Little Miss Magic” written for? 5 What famous model appears in the video of “One Particular Harbour”? 5 What popular music magazine did Jimmy write for in his early years? 5 What song propelled Jimmy to “super stardom’ status? 5 What are Parrot Head children referred to as? 5 What was the title of Jimmy’s true novel? 5
Who’s Presidential Inauguration did Jimmy first perform? 10
April
What is the name of Jimmy’s newsletter? 5 Who introduced Jimmy to Key West? 10 Referencing question #2, what song does Jimmy mention his initial trip to KW? 10 What movie’s soundtrack, starring Tom Cruise, has a JB song in it? 10 What is the song title referenced in question #4? 5 In what scene can the song be heard? 15 What Eagle’s song does Jimmy sing backup on? 15 What Buffett song does the “Eagles” Glenn Frye sing on? 5 What JB song does Roy Orbison sing backup on? 10
What movie starring Jeff Bridges and Sam Waterston did Jimmy write the soundtrack? 5
Dave McDade is the creator & decides the final winners based on correct answers submitted.
Send all trivia answer submittals to: [email protected]
Trivial Time Courtesy of Dave McDade
Answers to February Trivia Questions:
We will publish the answer key for February Trivia along with the answers to March and April ques-
tions in the next Tail Feather issue. Thank you for being very patient.
The Detroit Parrot Head Club Charity Page John Schwantes, Chair
Saturday April 16 and Jun 27th Forgotten Harvest Warehouse Re-Pack (12 and older).
Address: 21800 Greenfield Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237
April 18: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, June 27: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (note different times)
RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/459327100890012/
Saturday May 9th 9am - Noon Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Garden Clean-up.
Gilda's Club, 3517 Rochester Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Bring gloves, shovels, lawn rakes, garden hoes and other garden tools RSVP here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1571954846403080/
Saturday, May 16, 2015 The Manatee 5K Run / 2 Mile walk
Huron-Clinton Lake St Clair Metropark. Harrison Twp. Mi 48045.
Events Mini Manatee Mile@9:00 am, 5K Run@ 9:30 am, 2 Mile Walk @ 9:32 AM
Register here: http://www.hughesregistrationservices.com/races/2015SaveManatee/signup.php
THE DPHC MAY BE ABLE TO HELP TO COVER REGISTATION FEES FOR INTERESTED PARAKEETS IF YOU ACT FAST! CONTACT
Saturday June 13th ALS of Michigan 10th annual Lou Gehrig Day at Comerica Park
Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Indians, 4:08 pm Game Time
Ticket information here: https://ssl.charityweb.net/alsofmichigan/event/lougehrigday.htm
PLEASE CONTACT charitychairman@detroitparrotheadclub IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TICKETS - WE MAY BE ABLE TO
WORK OUT A DEAL FOR DPHC MEMBERS!
Saturday, July 18th Grace Centers of Hope Zoo Walk
Join us for this fun-filled, family friendly event as we raise support for the Children's Programs at Grace
Centers of Hope (GCH).
Register here: https://www.socialply.com/campaigns/grace-centers-of-hope-the-zoo-walk/registration
wAugust 29th Walk to End Alzheimer's - Ford Field
Ceremony at 12pm | Walk at 12:30pm — Route Length: 2 miles
2100 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
Registration at 11am Ceremony at 12pm Walk begins at 12:30pm
On-line registration available here:
http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2015/General?team_id=260628&pg=team&fr_id=7553
P a g e 5 T h e T a i l F e a t h e r
April 11th
What: Highway Clean Up
Where: 38 Mile and Van Dyke, Parking at 80650Van Dyke (Henry Ford Medical Center Parking Lot)
When: Saturday, April 11th, 10:00 am - Noon
ate April 18th
What: Rain Date - Highway Clean Up
Where: 38 Mile and Van Dyke, Parking at 80650Van Dyke (Henry Ford Medical Center Parking Lot)
When: Saturday, April 18h, 10:00 am - Noon
The First Highway Cleanup for 2015 is scheduled for April 11.
This year, due to contruction on Van Dyke through out out regular clean up area, we have stepped up and asked
for a temporary area for our efforts.
We pick up litter on the sidewalks along Van Dyke between 36 and 38 Mile (Parking at 80650 Van Dyke (Henry
Ford Medical Center Parking Lot) We usually finishing before noon.
Cold water, breakfast snacks, hand cleaning stuff, gardening gloves, safety vests and large MDOT trash bags
will all be provided by DPHC and MDOT. Don't forget sunblock, ball caps and walking shoes or hiking boots!
Bring friends and family to join our phlock of Yellow Breasted Parrots!
There will also be four flip flops will be hidden on the clean-up route and if you find one you will win a prize that will correspond with the flip flop you find. Each prize is worth $10 each! THANK YOU to Caryn Grimshaw Gilliland for working hard to get prizes donated for the find the flip flop game!!! An award, after the last clean up event, awaits the Parrot Head with the most participation. If questionable weather Saturday morning, contact Dan at 313-319-8241, or just call him to say Hello. You may direct any questions to Dan P, at [email protected] or
Andy S, at [email protected].
Detroit Parrot Head Club
Highway Clean Up Saturday, April 11th 10 am
New Location: 38 Mile and Van Dyke Rd.
P a g e 6 T h e T a i l F e a t h e r
T h e T a i l F e a t h e r P a g e 7
Best ‘Painkiller’ Cocktail Recipe
SERVES 1
2 oz. dark rum
1 1/2 oz. orange juice
4 oz. pineapple juice****
1 oz. Coco Lopez
Orange or pineapple slice
Cherry
Mix the juices and Coco Lopez and pour over ice. Add rum and top with grated nutmeg.
Garnish with a slice of orange or pineapple and a cherry.
JELLO shot of the month
ALABAMA SLAMMER 1 packet Lemon Jello—3 oz.
3/4 cup of boiling water
1/3 cup of cold water
1/3 cup Amaretto
1/4 cup Southern Comfort
1/3 cup Sloe Gin Mix
Dissolve 1 package of Lemon Jello (3 oz) into 3/4 cups of boiling water and stir until everything is completely dissolved and
then add 1/3 cup of coldwater. Next, add 1/3 cup of Amaretto, 1/4 cup of Southern Comfort, and 1/3 cup of Sloe Gin. Mix
thoroughly until everything is well combined and the carefully pour into jello shot cups. Chill for 3 to 4 hours and serve.
From the Webmaster: Doug Nichol:
If you have pictures from previous events; Happy Hours, Concerts and Charity Work that you would like added to our web page, please mail them to [email protected]. I will be more than happy to add them to your club photo page. Also we have a page dedicated to members and friends who have passed on, Its dedicated to the "Ones That Have Sailed On". If you like a loved one or a friend added to this please send me a picture and some brief informa-tion on the individual, including the date they left port for the last time, I will add them to the web page. We would like
to use this page as a interactive memorial to friends and past members.
Open to new ideas on what members want to know and see.
Contact us at: www.detroitparrotheadclub.com
From Caribbean Travel web-site
T h e T a i l F e a t h e r P a g e 8
Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefers are somewhere…
Concert dates and locations are currently being scheduled.
Only DPHC members can reserve tickets in advance and with a group discount.
More information will be provided soon.
Memberships must be paid by the day the Detroit Area Concert is announced.
Check the DPHC Webpage for late-breaking concert dates announcements.
04/16 * Orlando, FL 04/18 * Tampa, FL
04/24 * Orange Beach, AL 04/26 * New Orleans, LA
05/28 * Houston, TX 05/30 * Frisco, TX
06/02 * Atlanta, GA 06/04 * St. Louis, MO
06/06 * Kansas City, MO 06/20 * Bristow, VA
06/23 * Cincinnati, OH 06/27 * Chicago, IL
?????- DETROIT ????
08/15 * Mansfield, MA 08/18 * Jones Beach, NY
08/20 * Camden, NJ 09/26 & 9/27 * Paris France
10/15 * Santa Barbara, CA 10/22 * Los Angeles, CA
10/24 * Irvine, CA
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T h e T a i l F e a t h e r P a g e 9
1. Jimmy Who… Who the hell is Buffett, oh that guy who did (choose one)
Margaritaville or Cheeseburger in Paradise or Why don't We Get Drunk and Screw. (Spells Buffett with one "t")
2. Oh it's with two "t"
Buys Songs You Know by Heart because he heard that one song at a party Starts hearing all about the wild concerts and openly declares
to the world that he/she is a parrot head. Goes out and buys that Hawaiian shirt they wanted all their life, or since last week.
3. Look at me, I'm a parrot head.
Goes to Buffett concert and is amazed by all things parrothead. Loved the show but can't remember any of it thru the alcoholic haze.
4. One Particular Parrot
Decides they should buy a few more albums so that the old timers will stop laughing at them when Jimmy plays "One Particular Har-
bour" and he/she says that's a great song, I've never heard it.
5 Domino College
Buys the box set so they don't have to buy all the old albums. Still gets laughed at or ignored because they've never heard "Migration,
Cowboy" you name it. The good news is s/he knows Fins well enough to move his/her hands the right way at the concert.
6. Buffett is God
Starts collecting the albums, buys a couple more hawaiian shirts, maybe even a coconut bra (men). Has two concert tees, and a subscrip-
tion to the Coconut Telegraph. Suddenly has a burning need to find out all that is Buffett. Considers Buffett to be GOD, 'though they've
never heard the song God's Own Drunk. Actually believes Buffett is a beach bum. Some people never get passed this stage...
7. Say it Ain't so Jimmy.
Is reading everything there is on Buffett and is getting a little disillusioned. They are closing their ears and screaming "say it ain't so"
when people criticize their "hero". No one stays at this stage for very long They either punt and return to Stage 6 or move to Stage 8.
8. Screw Buffett...
Accuse Buffett of being a heretic Accuse him of selling out ... all the concerts sound the same...Screw Buffett This is also a dead end
stage for many fans. Cancel subscription to CT, complains about concerts and new records and every other money grubbing venture Mr.
Margaritaville is wrapped up it. Hates it when his/her non-parrothead fans label him/her a parrot head.
9. My name is ...... and I listen to Buffett music.
Comes to the realization that Buffett is human, deals with it, with the help of other Buffett fans or some internal strength. And under-
stands the myth and to some degree the man who created it. Can't buy anymore albums because they have them all, already. Enjoys the
music for what its worth, which is why they bought it in the first place and ignore all the other bullshit as best as possible, without for-
saking their own moral standards. You could say they sell out or accept what Buffett is.
9 Stages of Buffett... This is kind of like the nine stages of drunkeness except it is the evolution of Buffett fans...
(does not necessarily apply to all fans, especially the rare bird that was listening to Buffett back in 1973
or so and has bought every album when it first came out. Let's face it most fans started with SYKBH
these days.)
Provided by Doug Nichols
