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“Parrot Head”
Change of Watch (COW) Report
January 18, 2012
One Hundred Seventy (170) PGIslanders welcomed the 2012 Board by attending the first ever COW Tropical “Parrot Head” Party with entertainment by “Trop Rock” recording artist, Sonny Jim White. This annual “free of charge” event featured colorful parrots on 22 tables decorated with the traditional club's burgee. PGIslanders dressed “Island Style” and dined on light Caribbean fare from the local restaurant, Morales Cuban Cafe on Taylor Street.
Outgoing 2011 Commodore, Diane Ising, presented the Commodore's burgee to the new 2012 Commodore, Dave McBride. 2011 Board Members were recognized by Diane and gifted with long stem roses for their service. The new 2012 Board Members were introduced and given a round of applause.
Members danced to rhythmical island sounds and visited with each other for a great night of fun – a wonderful beginning to an exciting new year with the greatest club in the Isles!
Sincere thanks is extended to the Social Committee - Karen denOuden, Lorri Walberg, Joanne Collins and last year's member, Pam Brandt, for their hard work. Also, thanks to all the volunteers, especially Joyce Sluzewski and Trudy Millburg for their creative ideas and Almut Haswell for seating expertise.
Submitted by
Joanne Collins
PGIslander Holiday Party Report
December 14, 2011
“Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way, oh what fun it is to party the PGIslander way…” and oh what fun we had with 116 members attending the Holiday Party. The Civic Association’s beautiful tree served as a focal point for our own Decorating Queen Trudy Millburg to work her magic at beautifully decorated tables of holiday greenery, balls and candle, all placed on a red table runner. Tasty Hors D’oeuvres kept us going through a spirited Cocktail Hour followed by a wonderful buffet. As dinner drew to a conclusion the band started with some Holiday music and the dancing began.
“Oh what fun it was to…” watch when Bob Peterson requested a disco song and 20 plus of our guys gathered on the dance floor to demonstrate their dancing skill and show us what really goes on in the Man Cave. Another highlight was a huge conga line which snaked its way around the hall to the beat of “Jump in the Line”. Who would have known that we have so many dancers. Latitude provided music from the 60’s to today and our group showed that we are still “with it”.
Many thanks go out to Richard and Joanne Collins, Chuck and Trudy Millburg, Lois and Lowell Olsen for their work on the organizing committee. Coco’s catering for the food and Latitude for the festive music. Thanks are also extended to all those who helped with set up, clean up and washing table clothes without whom this would have been much more difficult.
Submitted by
Carolyn and Dave McBride
THANKSGIVING ‘GOBBLER’DINNER REPORT
Friday, November 18, 2011
The first Annual Thanksgiving ‘Gobbler’ Dinner was a huge success!
We had 42 people attending. The turkey (from Golden Coral) was yummy and the ‘pot luck’ dishes were delicious. Sue Linehan led some fun games. The introduction game ……”Why I am thankful to be a PGIslander……..was well received.
Joan Osborne and Joyce Sluzewski were chairman of the event. They want to thank all the helpers. “We couldn’t have done it without all your help!
Thanks Joan and Joyce
