Loyal Order of the Caribbean Soul

March Happy Hour - Friday 3/19/2010 at Rev. Jim's Roadhouse

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:33:00 +0000

This month's happy hour is Friday, March 13th (third Friday, this month) at Rev Jim's Roadhouse, 6402 Millpond Rd (near De Jope, right on Long Dr from 12/18, East of I90).

Kelly will be there to "host" at around 6:30, but there'll probably be people drifting in sooner. Look for people in having fun (probably in Hawaiian shirts.)

Coming in April: Party in ParrotDise

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:51:00 +0000

Coming up next month from our friends in the windy city, the Chicago Parrot Head Club presents their Party in ParrotDise at Key Lime Cove in Gurnee, IL, April 17th, 2010.

Party with a purpose to music from The Boat Drunks, proceeds benefiting American Cancer Society and Greater Illinois Alzheimer Association.

See their website for more information, pricing and registration details!

Reminder - Board and Member Meetings 2/24 at Tully's II

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:09:00 +0000

Just a reminder, we've got board a membership meetings coming up on Wednesday, 2/24 at Tully's II (6401 Monona Drive) in Monona

The board meeting is from 6-7, followed by a social (half) hour from 7-7:30, and the membership meeting at 7:30. We will likely be using their side room (on the right, past the pool tables).

Coming up in March - This Hotel Room Party in Minneapolis

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:00:00 +0000

St. Minnesomeplace in Paradise Parrot Head Club (our friends to the Northwest in Minneapolis) are holding their annual This Hotel Room phlocking on March 19-20, 2010.

The event is at the Ramada NW Inn and Water Park in Minneapolis with Trop Rock by Cedar Island Band on Saturday night and Jambo ol' Joe Bones on Friday and Saturday.

Proceeds benefit Huntington's Disease Society of America and Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Association.

Their website has lots more information about the event, including online registration, raffle and other information.

I Shot Six Holes In My Freezer Party Moved!

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:56:00 +0000

Due to hotel issues (pool under repair, and what's a pool party without a pool?!?), the I Shot Six Holes In My Freezer party has moved! Please Email Us if you were planning to attend and we'll get you the new info!

Jimmy Buffett Confirmed at Alpine Valley 6/26

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:22:00 +0000

BuffettNews.com is confirming Jimmy will be playing Alpine Valley June 26th, tickets go on sale Feb 22nd at 10AM CST via Live Nation (although the show itself is not listed on Live Nation yet), according to an ad in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Club Members, keep your eyes out for information on the bus and club tickets to the show! Non members, Email Us for information about becoming a member to take the bus (but you're on your own for tickets). Note: This is a club-members-only bus, we'll need to get to know you before you can come along. If you're interested in joining the club and hanging out with us, come to our monthly meetings and other club events and get to know us -- you'll probably like it!

2010 Tour Dates and Rumors from BuffettNews.com

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:53:00 +0000

BuffettNews.com has posted their round-up of 2010 Tour Dates and Rumors.. They're predicting a June 26th show at Alpine. I don't know that there's any data on how accurate the rumors have been in the past.

Remember, of course, it's all rumors, so keep an eye on the official tour stops from Margaritaville for a confirmed date (and, of course, we'll post it here as soon as we find out.)

Island Beach Bash - Trop Rock in Rockford

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Coming up in just about two weeks -- Northern Illinois Parrot Heads 10th annual Island Beach Bash - February 27, 2010 in Rockford, IL (90 minutes from Madsion!). Last year they raised $23,000 and had over 800 in attendance.
Scheduled to Appear:

Tony Amber

Pirates Over 40

Proceeds benefit Northwestern IL Special Olympics. More information available on their website.

Reminder - Happy Hour 6PM Thursday 2/11 at Tiki Shack

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:21:00 +0000

Reminder - our monthly happy hour is 6PM this Thursday (2/11) at the Tiki Shack , 122 State Street.

The party officially starts at 6PM, but unofficially Jon and Biz will probably be there shortly after work.

First Buffett Summer Show Announced - Chicago - 8/14

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:17:00 +0000

Margaritaville has announced the first of the summer tour stops, Toyota Park in Chicago on 8/14/2010.

Hopefully an Alpine Valley show will be announced soon!

Southern Illinois Parrot Head Club Birthday Party 2/6 in Marion, IL

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:00:00 +0000

The Southern Illinois Parrot Head Club is celebrating it's 3rd "trip around the sun" on next Saturday (2/6) with a party in Marion, IL. Planned entertainment includes The Conch on the Half Shell Band. See their calendar for more information.

LOCS Board Meeting 2/5 at 6PM

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:16:00 +0000

We have a board meeting upcoming next Friday (2/5) at 6PM at Kelly's House (Monroe St). Email Us if you need her address.

2010 Board Members

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:14:00 +0000

President:

Kelly Zagrodnik

President Elect:

Steve Freitag

Past President:

Rick Werre
Treasurer:

Mary Frahm

Secretary:

Gwen Hannes

Webmaster:

Jon Miner

Members-at-Large:

Matt "Biz" Blasinski

Craig Jolly

Club Founder: Tommy "Grand McCaw" Mader (A note on how the email addresses on this page are encoded to avoid spam: It is using a technique "borrowed" from tillate. In a nutshell, the JavaScript un-rot13's the email address, which is rot13'd in the script (for example, in the first entry, qbg98_1999@lnubb.pb is the email address.)

Meeting the Dane County Humane Society

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:07:00 +0000

We had a great meeting with the Dane County Humane Society, learning about their Second Chances program and other opportunities we will have to give our time, and donated food and supplies.

Reminder: Monthly Meeting - 1/27, 7PM at Humane Society, Bourbon Street Grille

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Just a reminder that we have our monthly meeting on Wednesday, 1/27 at 7PM, starting at the Humane Society and finishing at Bourbon Street Grille.

See the previous article for details and don't forget to bring something for the animals at the Humane Society!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

2010 I Shot 6 Holes in my Freezer Party

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:45:00 +0000

The Loyal Order of the Caribbean Soul presents….

The 2010 I Shot 6 Holes in my Freezer Party!

Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010

Check-in: 3:00pm

Check-out: 11:00am
Due to monetary and other issues, it's a smaller invitation-only event this year. Email Us for more information!

“Tails of Love” Island Party Fundraiser - Trop Rock in South Bend

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:01:00 +0000

Coming up in two weeks: Parrot Heads in Michiana and PetsConnect! Present "Tails of Love" Island Party Fundraiser February 5-6, 2010 in South Bend, IN

Scheduled to Appear:

The Island Vibe Band at the Friday night pre-party

Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band Saturday night

Other Events:

Tiki Room Trivia Contest (Saturday afternoon)

Raffles, Prizes, Live and Silent Auctions for Charity

Monthly Meeting - 1/27, 7PM at Humane Society, Bourbon Street Grille

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:20:00 +0000
Our next monthly meeting is January 27th at 7PM.
At 7PM, we will meet at the Dane County Humane Society, 5132 Voges Road in Madison (South of the Beltline on Stoughton Rd, first left is Voges Rd.)

Anybody coming to the Humane Society is encouraged to bring something for the animals from their wish list.

A business meeting will follow around 8PM at Bourbon Street Grille (6312 Metropolitan Ln in Monona).
All members and prospective members are welcome!

Upcoming PHIP Events, Fundraisers and Fabulous Prizes

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:21:00 +0000

Emerald Coast Parrot Head Club 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off - February 27, 2010 in Destin, FL

Chili cook-off to benefit American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Enter to Win fabulous prizes including AirTran tickets and a resort/hotel stay.

Northern Illinois Parrot Heads 10th annual Island Beach Bash - February 27, 2010 in Rockford, IL

Tony Amber and Pirates Over 40 headline the party benefiting Northwestern IL Special Olympics.

Western Massachusetts Parrot Head Club 15th Annual New England Parrot Head Convention - February 26-28, 2010 in Holyoke, MA

Party with a purpose! Enter the Ronald McDonald Quilt Raffle. Special prize who travels furthest to reach the convention. Entries postmarked in January are entered to win a framed autographed Jimmy Buffet photo. Entertainment by the CalypsoNuts, Changes in Latitudes, The Cocabanana Band, Jim Morris, Rum Runners and Tall Paul and Crawdaddy

Biz Reports on the Parrot Head Cruise 2009

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:49:00 +0000

Biz has finally gotten his report on the Atlanta Parrot Head Club's 2009 Parrot Head Cruise online, only 60 days short of the next cruise.

Check out his "Stories we could tell" for tales of drinking, shaving, eating and other debauchery (including getting married) throughout the Western Caribbean (Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Belize, Roatan) with 462 Parrot Heads.

They raised $57,033 for Breast Cancer charities!

Havana Daydreamin' 2010 - Trop Rock in the Quad Cities

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:05:00 +0000

Coming up in two weeks - Havana Daydreamin' in the Quad Cities (Moline/Rock Island, IL and Davenport/Bettendorf, IA -- 3 hours from Madison).
Scheduled to Appear:
Tall Paul and Michael (Crawdaddy) Crawley

The Boat Drunks

More information available from the Havana Daydreamin' website.

2010 Trop Rock and PHIP Chapter Events

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:00:00 +0000
There's lots of good Trop Rock and PHIP Chapter events going on. Check back often, we'll add more events as they arise.

Pardi-Gras 2010 - January 14-17, 2010 in New Orleans, LA.

Puerto los Somewhere Trop Rock Caribbean Cruise - January 16-21, 2010 departing Tampa, FL

Havana Daydreamin' 2010 - January 23, 2010 in Quad Cities - More Info

Fruitcakes in the Alley - January 29 – 30, 2010 in Altamonte Springs, FL (Orlando Metro area)

Midwinter Meltdown 8 - January 29-31, 2010 in Manassas, Virginia (Washington DC metro area)

Tails of Love Island Bash - February 5-6, 2010 in South Bend, IN

Southern Illinois Parrot Head Club Birthday Party - February 6, 2010 in Marion, IL

15th Annual New England Parrot Head Convention - February 26-28, 2010 in Holyoke, MA - More Info

Emerald Coast Parrot Head Club 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off - February 27, 2010 in Destin, FL

10th annual Island Beach Bash - February 27, 2010 in Rockford, IL - More Info

Stars Fell on Alabama - March 4-7, 2010 in Orange Beach, Alabama (between Pensacola, FL and Mobile, AL) SOLD OUT

Parrot Heads of the Prairie "Make a Difference 2010" - March 5th, 2010 in Sioux Falls, SD.

Parrothead Cruise 2010 Bon Voyage Party - March 11, 2010 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Parrothead Cruise 2010 - March 12-20, 2010 departing Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Sold out, but openings do come up.

St. Minnesomplace in Paradise PHC This Hotel Room - March 20, 2010 in Brooklyn Park, MN (Minneapolis metro)

Trop Rocks the Smokies - March 26-27, 2010 in Pigeon Forge, TN

Parrot Heads of Blue Ridge Beach Bums and Bar Stools - March 27, 2010 in Roanoke, VA

Magic on the Water - April 8-11, 2010 in Punta Gorda, FL

Central Texas PHC Pirate Ball - April 9-11, 2010 in Austin, TX

Flipperstock '10 April 9-11, 2010 in St. Louis, MO.

Panama City Parrot Head Rendezvous - April 16-17-18, 2010 in Panama City, FL

Chicago Parrot Head Club Party in ParrotDise - April 17, 2010 in Gurnee, IL

Heart of Virginia Parrot Head Club Phins on the James 2010 - April 24, 2010 in Lynchburg, VA

Phins to the West - April 30 - May 2, 2010 in Laughlin, Nevada

FloriDaze Beach Music Festival - May 7-9, 2009 in Ruskin, FL (Tampa metro area)

Sharkstock - May 21-23, 2010 in Grapevine, TX (Galvaston Metro Area)

Phlocking of the Phaithful - June 10-13, 2010 in Put-In-Bay, OH

Pelican Coast Daze - June 11-12, 2010 in Lake Charles, LA

A1A Parrot Heads Betty Teague Memorial Beach Bash - July 16-17, 2010 in St. Augustine Beach, FL

PHIP Meeting of the Minds 2010 - "Gypsies In The Palace" - November 4-7, 2010 in Key West, FL.

Christmas in the Caribbean Cruise with the Coral Reefers - Jimmy Buffett Tribute Cruise - December 12-19, 2010 departing Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Latitude Cruise 2011 - January 22-30, 2011 departing Ft. Lauderdale, FL

..Gathered from around the web. Particularly useful sites:

The Margarita MAFIA (Musicians Artists and Fans In Alliance) - Trop Rock coalition

Tropicast Radio Network

Nearby Local Chapters and other PHIP Chapters

Reminder - Happy Hour Friday at Madisons

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Just a reminder, the Happy Hour is Tomorrow (1/8) at Madison's Downtown from 5-8.

See the original post for More information.

Happy Hour 5pm, 1/8 at Madisons

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:59:00 +0000

Monthly LOCS Happy Hour 5-8 Friday 1/8 at Madisons (downtown, corner of King and Doty, across from the Great Dane.)

10 beers on tap for $2/pint; along with $5 apps and $2 well drinks.

Madison's Happy Hour runs 4-7, Craig and Michelle will be there at 5 to host.

Holiday Party Reminder

noreply@blogger.com (just jon) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:44:00 +0000

Just a reminder, members, the holiday party is 6:30 tomorrow (12/16) at Angelo's Grotto Room (5801 Monona Drive in Monona).

Please bring $3 to donate to Second Harvest and a wrapped tropical/Buffett themed gift item ($10-$15) for the gift exchange (if you wish to participate).

A short business meeting will precede the party.