D ETROIT P ARROT H EAD C LUB N EWSLETTER

March & April 2015 Volume 22 Issue 3 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 ’s music and tropical spirit. We are proud to be the 5th official club in Parrot Heads In Paradise

2015 Board Members The Sun is trying to Shine !!

President: Keith Vohwinkel Greetings Parrot Heads! ballads. The DPHC pro- couldn’t get any better, vided pizza to our atten- one of the Club’s new fa- Vice President: Carol Ann King Welcome to Spring! dees as well as the Ea- vorite bands, BackTrack gle’s members in atten- Still no concert an- blew the roof off the Ea- dance. Again, a great way Treasurer: Kim Buffa nouncement... to start the weekend! gles with some awesome Fingers crossed, should classic rock and roll. They hear something soon. Saturday, started off in- Secretary: Doug Nichol were the best I’ve seen Watch the Club Website nocent enough, but soon them! and your email for details became a tsunami of fun! Members at Large: once we have a confirmed The room crawl at the date. Remember, you must Our friends at The Coun- Super 8 was crazy. Lots Dennis Farquhar be an active member when try Smokehouse in Al- the concert is announced of imaginative decora- mont provided an incredi- to request Club Tickets. tions and some very cool ble feast for the guests. Lori Manary We dined on tasty pork, Now would be a great adult beverages. Every- beans and awesome slaw. time to pay your annuals one had a great time. In Dave Strilcov dues, as the fee goes up We’ll use these guys fact, some Parrot Heads April 15th. again! had so much fun they We pulled off a great We went into this party missed the entire eve- Beach Party March 6-9 in planning on breaking even Imlay City. I say pulled ning. No names, you on the costs. However, off, because we really did- know who you are. Once due to the efforts of some n’t get started until Janu- the party moved to the of our members we had ary. It was an incredible great success with a Chi- Eagles Club, things nese Auction and a cou- team effort and a big really got rockin. Ten “Thank You” to all that ple other raffles that net- Beach Drive kicked helped and participated. ted us profit of about things off with a couple $650.00. At the April The weekend began with Board Meeting the entire Dennis Panars at the Ea- great sets of music. They had most everyone on the $650.00 was donated to gles Club Friday night. As ALS. always, Dennis did a great dance floor kicking job treating us to some of things in to high gear. our favorite songs and Just when you thought it (Continued on page 3) P a g e 2 The Tail Feather

Let’s Celebrate MARCH BIRTHDAYS APRIL BIRTHDAYS Mark Coddington 3/4 Janice Book 4/3 Paul Saloka 3/4 Maureen Edson 4/4 Judy Culbertson 3/5 Donna Morawiec 4/4 Sherry Henhawk 3/5 Luke Bove 4/7 Ronald Malendowski 3/5 John Heimstadt 4/7 Mary Strilcov 3/5 Donna Perry 4/11 Raymond Vargo 3/6 Jody Sheibels 4/13 Steve Morawiec 3/9 David McDade 4/19 Ken Janiczek 3/10 Sharon Malendowski 4/20 Drema Piech 3/10 Debra Lang 4/23 Edward Sadler 3/12 John White 4/23 Sandy Panars 3/14 Jeff McDougall 4/29 David Strilcov 3/18 Karen Charnecki 4/3 Karen Felmlee 3/22 Anne Dieters-Williams 4/8 Tony Kay 3/22 Debbie Baugh 4/9 Linda Pudlik 3/22 Chip Lynch 4/14 Kelly Bammel 3/27 Michael Smith 4/19 Sue Bales 3/31 Val DiCosmo 4/28 Debi Vaught 3/8 Kelley McNeil 3/23 March and April Birthdays Nicole Koppin 3/31

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 P a g e 3 The Tail Feather

Membership Anniversaries

MAR. Anniversaries Years APRIL Anniversaries Veronica McDougall 1995 20 Years John Heimstadt 1998 17 Jerry Smith 1993 22 Cindy Heimstadt 1998 17 Mark Coddington 1994 21 Betsi Vohwinkel 1999 16 Marcie Coddington 1994 21 Keith Vohwinkel 1999 16 Michael Goggins 1998 17 Kari Hearsch 2002 13 Steve Morawiec 2001 14 Jeff McDougall 2004 11 Donna Morawiec 2001 14 Dave Downs 2005 10 Michael Dillon 2003 12 Phyllis Downs 2005 10 Theresa Pelt (Seymour) 2006 9 Jody Sheibels 2005 10 Rhonda Pulver 2006 9 Paul Sheibels 2005 10 Brad Schoen 2007 8 Carl Stieler 2006 9 Kelly Basher 2010 5 Donna Perry 2008 7 Richard Basher 2010 5 Jeffrey Trujillo 2008 7 Mike Giroux 2013 2 Kim Trujillo 2008 7 Marvin Martens 2013 2 Janice Book 2008 7 Chuck Poulios 2013 2 Gina Schoen 2009 6 Nan Poulios 2013 2 Kathy Hall 2011 4 Bailey Werner 2013 2 Eric Hall 2011 4 Kristen Davis 2014 1 Robert Hughes 2011 4 Rachel (The Wan- Susan Hughes 2011 4 dering Parrothead) Kobylas 2014 1 Kristen Miceli 2011 4 Chuck Stout 2014 1 Marilyn Danowski 2011 4 Greg Danowski 2011 4 st Kyle Miceli 2012 3 Dues Increase May 1 , 2015 Sharon Przybyla 2012 3

Effective May 1, 2015, the Detroit Parrot Head Jamie Hoover 2013 2

Club will increase the “Annual Dues” to $20 per Beth Hoover 2013 2 year, per member. Keith (FireComic) Pelt 2013 2

The good news…For those members that renew an- Val DiCosmo 2013 2 nually between May 2015 and December 2015 you Rachael DiCosmo 2013 2 can save $5.00 by renewing early. Your yearly An- Katie Doherty 2014 1 niversary Date will remain the same. Matt Eastman 2014 1

Connie Graham 2014 1 You will have until April 15, 2015 to pay your 2015 dues. So, if you normally renew December 2015, but John Lillenthal 2014 1 you renew this year before April 15th, 2015, you will Jacob Liss 2014 1 not have to pay the increased due fee until you renewal Mary Liss 2014 1 date in 2016. Kyle Saloka 2014 1

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 P a g e 4 The Tail Feather

Trivial Time Courtesy of Dave McDade

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 “” refer to? 10 Who was “Little Miss Magic” written for? 5 What famous model appears in the video of “”? 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] 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. P a g e 5 The Tail Feather

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 [email protected]

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 6 The Tail Feather April 11th

Detroit Parrot Head Club

Highway Clean Up Saturday, April 11th 10 am

New Location: 38 Mile and Van Dyke Rd.

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]. P a g e 7 The Tail Feather

Best ‘Painkiller’ Cocktail Recipe From Caribbean Travel web-site

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 P a g e 8 The Tail Feather

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

2015 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 Official Concert Tour Dates OfficialConcert Tour 09/26 & 9/27 * Paris France 10/15 * Santa Barbara, CA 10/22 * Los Angeles, CA 10/24 * Irvine, CA P a g e 9 The Tail Feather

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.)

1. Jimmy Who… Who the hell is Buffett, oh that guy who did (choose one) Provided by Doug Nichols

Margaritaville or or Why don't We Get Drunk and Screw. (Spells Buffett with one "t")

2. Oh it's with two "t"

Buys 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. 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.