Meeting Minutes
Blue Water Parrot Head Club
Meeting Minutes 11/11/25
Lynwood Bar
President's Remarks~ Welcome to the Lynwood Bar!
Remember to record your volunteer hours.
Jim led us in our traditional TEAM DRINK!
Keep those can tabs coming (trying to collect a thousand pounds this year).
Tropical shirts deploy for donation.
Once again collecting wire and cords.
Remember the sinners fee for those that forget their badge (Hangy Thing).
Twenty-four members were present.
Updates & New Items:
Tom L. delivered the treasurer's report and included the Blood Drive dates and locations.
Spare Change Challenge: Maddie Koebke has volunteered to captain a new team; she has not named the group yet. This year our captains raised $361.03 The winner was Diane S. "Flamazing Flamigos" with $181.29, it was close Steve P. and his "Padge's Pirate Posse" collecting $179.74 a difference of only $1.55, wow. Thanks to both captains. We still need one more person to step forward.
Canadian Spare Change - Jim R. presented Diane S. with $39 collected from Canadian change to be donated to the charity of our international members choice.
Tires and Treads: Calendars are available from Fran for $10. Next year's PIP is scheduled for Sunday June 14th, 2026, at the same location. Messages from Tires and Treads: we continue our can/bottle drive for 10-year-old Hudson from St. Clair battling stage 4 Neuroblastoma. (Same as Leo's cancer) Closing date December 1st. 2426 Hueling Rd. Or I can pick it up.
This holiday season we have chosen the Lapeer County School for Special Needs Children in Attica. We will be filling their clothing closet. Many of these kids are the "forgotten" who were dropped off at group homes and never see family again. We can make new clothing happen but, if you find a place in your heart to send a toy their way, we will carry it with us the day we deliver. The delivery date for the items has not been determined.
This coming Sunday, I invite everyone to join us at the pancake breakfast 9am-noon location is across from the Chrysler plant in Marysville. I plan to attend at 10 a.m. Jeepers Anonymous of Michigan needs help to achieve their goal for Wreaths Across America. Port Huron Township Cemetery. Cost $10. To purchase a wreath for a Veteran for $17. Candi L. made a motion seconded by Deb O. to provide a $150 donation for wreaths; it was passed by the membership.
Charity Collaboration - Jim H. texted the FOE president and advised that we have decided to forgo any joint event at this time as we have not had any further contact with any member of the FOE. We are looking into conducting our own event sometime in 2027.
Halloween Party Bus - The Horan "Halloween" bus was a great success. Seventeen (I believe) members spent the evening visiting several establishments in the Port Huron Area. After a little incident at McDonalds the manager gifted us six free combo meal coupons. The bus was properly decorated, thanks to Tim, Sue, and Tim for their efforts.
Winter Sowing Native Seeds - Friends of the St. Clair River. Thursday December
4th, 301 N. 9th St. St. Clair https://scriver.org/events/ Online registration form.
Christmas/Santa Parades - St. Clair (Friday November 21st), Port Huron (Friday November 28th), (Jim H.). Float decorating Saturday November 15 at 4pm in the Ainsworth Door warehouse 3888 North Rd, Clyde. Gather after at the home of Donna and Jim Howard 4253 Juniper Lane Port Huron, bring a dish to pass and your favorite beverage. Hot dogs and such will be supplied. Watch email for parade muster times and locations.
Foster Children - There was a discussion at the October meeting on the amount of donations we are providing with members feeling it was too much. Information from DHHS puts our donations slightly above average. The spare change challenge monies, $361, will be
used as the club donation. Tom L. suggested we round the amount up to $400, that amount was approved by the membership. As soon as the data sheets for each child are available, sheets will be sent via email to everyone. Plan on our traditional group shopping on Sunday December 7th, meeting at 1pm in the food court Birchwood Mall. Gift wrapping will be immediately following the shopping at the home of Donna and Jim.
Christmas Party - Party will take place at the American Legion Hall in St. Clair on December 27th at 5:30. Tickets are limited so sign up immediately, contact Gary R. or Ken N. The price is $30 per person, cash bar, and a DJ. We have received Margaritaville food coupons, items will be used as snacks at the party.
Christmas Party - Dennis H. and Diane S. at their residence in Courtwright on
Saturday December 13th at 5pm. Please let them know if you plan on attending.
Raffle - "Ticket Master" Karen R. has the raffle tickets available. The drawing is on March 10th at the club meeting.
Melissa Little donation - Jim R. made a motion seconded by Steve P. to donate $200 which was passed by the membership.
Light up the Holidays - A community effort that began under the name "Not Your Grinch's Christmas" has a new look and an even brighter mission this year. Now called "Light Up the Holidays", the volunteer-run program continues its work to bring comfort, care, and cheer to Sanilac County residents in the Carsonville, Port Sanilac and, new this year, Deckerville areas. Karen R. made a motion seconded by Donna H. and passed by the membership to donate $150 to this cause.
SCCCMH - St. Clair County Community Mental Health just finished their meal kit drive. They are still accepting food donation, Breakfast, Pasta Dinner, or Soup & Sandwich, shop for the listed non-perishable items, and drop your kit off at any of our SCCCMH locations. Details at https://scccmh.org/
The 50/50 raffle split was $50.
Meeting closed by birthday phlockers leading our Team Drink:
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