Hello ,

It's hard to believe but the Panama City Parrot Head Club has grown to over 600 Members! Think of what we can do with so many members!

"Party with a Purpose!"

There is so much going on this month.

Bra La La, Phollow the Phlock, Halloween Party.....just to name a few things.

Also, make sure you pre order your ParrotHead tee-shirt before the 26th of October.

Registration for the PCPHC Grinchmas Party is now OPEN!

Information on all these events are included in this newsletter.

Read more below!

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

STEVE CAMP

When our founding members first began to organize the club, they established a new tradition to help grow the club. The pirates of old had to prove themselves and earn their place amongst their mates by performing some act of bravery or buffoonery to “earn yer bones”. In our club, “earning yer bones” meant recruiting new members. The undisputed GOAT in club recruitment belongs to none other than “Boat Drink” Steve Camp.

In his time with the club he has recruited well over 400 members to include 78 new members during COVID. We all know Steve because most of us joined with his encouragement. In fact it is hard to imagine our club without Steve, as he has been in the heart of nearly all we do, and is clearly the “ corporate memory” of the history of this club. It is also very difficult to underestimate his contributions to our hearty band of buccaneers. Steve has been a member of the club from the very beginning, and this December he will celebrate his 19 anniversary making him the longest running active member.

It would take more than a few pages to sum up all of his various accomplishments but lets list a few:

● Two terms as President ● Two terms as Vice President ● Helped write our bylaws ● As President he once set up a double decker bus trip with 78 members to see Jimmy Buffett in concert in Jacksonville. This event included an overnight stay. The bus trip included many an adult beverage— and fun was had by all. ● Helped design, build, paint, and decorate all three iterations of our Pirate Parade and Mardi Gras float ● He has been in every Mardi Gras and Pirate Parade ● He was a founding member of of our Rendezvous Party and has contributed to every Rendezvous in some fashion: sponsor recruiter and fundraiser, fun and games chairman, security guard ● One year he worked Thursday through Sunday at Rendezvous, then decided to have a heart attack on Monday. The efforts of the event had worn his big heart out. ● Part of the Chainsaw Mafia after Hurricane Michael contributing time and effort and helping Parrothead members, military members and first responders. save over $170,000 in tree removal costs ● Truly the GOAT at recruiting well over 400 members to our club,

We could give him any of multiple monikers: Icon known by everyone, GOAT in member recruitment, best closer in our group, perennial top fundraiser for every Rendezvous and the most ubiquitous member of this club. Since our club has an active membership of more than 600 people right now, in 2020 it looked like no one was willing to step up to the plate and lead the club. There was even talk of the club folding without some people to take it forward. That is when Steve Camp stepped up to take over the leadership of the club as Vice President and director of fun for the club. He kept the wheels spinning during a year when no one else would.

We all owe him a great debt of gratitude. So here’s a toast to Steve Camp, Boat Drink Steve you are indeed our big hearted GOAT

Written by Geno Redmon

PCPHC Co-Ed SOFTBALL

The Panama City Parrot Head Club Co-ed Softball team has games every Tuesday night through October 17. All games will be at Frank Brown Park located at 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, PCB.

Come out and show your support

for the Parrot Head Team!

For those of you who will be attending the Meeting of the Minds October 24-28, below is some information you may find useful

It’s hard to believe that we are just around the corner to another great Parrot Head weekend. The Annual Meeting of the Minds, Gulf Shores with start in just over eight days. So much is going on and the lineup of music is second to none. This will be an event to remember.

We have a few things to pass along for the folks lucky enough to attend and even a few things for the ones that won’t be able to make this year.

YouTube PHiP Channel

PHiP is trying something new for our members that are unable to attend and even ones that can’t be in two places at once. We will be going LIVE on YouTube for the first time during the, “A Special Tribute to Jimmy Buffett” on the main stage at the Hangout. That’s right, we will be streaming live during the tribute and you can see it anywhere you are. But first, you have to subscribe to our channel. You can find us at;

https://www.youtube.com/c/ParrotHeadsinParadiseinc

As a subscriber you will be notified once we are live on the channel. The Tribute show will start Wednesday October 25^th at 5:45pm. We will attempt to have more live broadcast throughout the event.

Facebook and Instagram

We will also have Facebook live going during the event that will showcase our musical line ups, Charity events and other happening during the weekend. If you haven’t “Liked” our Facebook page, Group and Instagram page, now would be a good time to do so. You can access our social media at the following links:

https://www.facebook.com/PhipInc

https://www.facebook.com/groups/336201497025690

Our Official Hashtag for Meeting of the Minds is: #motm2023gs

Always check our websites at: MOTM.ROCKS and PHIP.com 

Leaders that are attending Meeting of the Minds, Gulf Shores:

There are two breakout sessions for leaders to help improve building memberships, Social Media and Website (PHIP site updates, PHIP web hosting, PHIP Membership Submissions)

Building your local club membership

October 26^th 10:00-11:00am

Website (PHIP site updates, PHIP web hosting, PHIP Membership Submissions)

October 26^th 11:00-12:00noon

Both sessions will be held at Picnic Beach. If you would like to attend, please fill out the form and select the session you would like to attend. Walk-ins will still be welcome, but it would be nice if you could fill out the form so we know how many are coming.  

https://form.jotform.com/222503855125047

MEETING OF THE MINDS CHARITABLE OPPORTUNITIES 

PHIP Meeting of the Minds Toy Drive

Our annual toy drive will continue in Gulf Shores. Please bring unwrapped toys, school supplies or gift cards to donate. 

Flying?... simply bring Amazon, VISA or Mastercard gift cards and the Christian Service Centers (Christmas Cheer Program) will purchase the toys for you.

Please drop off your donations by Noon on Saturday, October 28 at the Lone Palm Foundation charity table at the Hangout.

PHIP Meeting of the Minds Shoe Drive

The Tradition continues. Please drop off kid’s shoes by Noon on Saturday, October 28 at the Lone Palm Foundation charity table at the Hangout. 

PHIP Meeting of the Minds Blood Drive

Karen Lyons is our chairperson for the Blood Drive in Gulf Shores. Karen has been busy orchestrating a plan for Parrot Heads to help give the gift of life to those in the Gulf Shores area. Don't forget to sign up to donate blood during the PHIP'S Meeting of the Minds ™️ Blood Drive!

Go to lifesouth.org to sign up - use zip code 36542 to find our MOTM bloodmobiles.

Questions?  Message Karen at [email protected]

PHIP Meeting of the Minds Breast Cancer Run / Walk

Team Parrot Head "Skippin & Sippin" 5k Run / Fun Walk - 8:00 a.m. Saturday, October 28 hosted by LuLu's Gulf Shores.

For your convenience, Bras Across the Causeway will have a registration table with details on the walk available Thursday and Friday from 10:00 AM to NOON at the Hangout.

Register now at: https://runsignup.com/skippinandsippin2023

PHIP Meeting of the Minds Annual Basket Raffle 

Calling all Parrot Head Clubs... please consider donating a basket for our annual raffle. Proceeds help us give back to our host community via donations to local charities. The check presentations will be Saturday, October 28 at 5:15 p.m. from the Main Stage at the Hangout.  For information on donating, contact Jim Brogren at [email protected]

Lone Palm Foundation LIVE Memorabilia Auction

Saturday, October 28 following the PHIP General Meeting, 11:00 a.m. at the Hangout 

Featuring unique items, many autographed by Jimmy Buffett himself. Proceeds benefit Parrot Heads through the LPF disaster relief fund.

We appreciate everything you do in the name of Parrot Heads and everything you do for the world around us. See you is a few days.

Finz up!

Vincent MacQueen

Joe Klen

Communications and Technology, PHiP  

PO Box 1023,

Panama City, FL,32402