Mitchell Back Among Friends at LBA

JUNE 2014
Host Hotel of
LAID BACK ATTACK 2014
LAID BACK ATTACK NEWSLETTER
Mitchell Back Among Friends at LBA
Although Gene Mitchell will be making his
first ever appearance at Laid Back Attack on
Saturday, July 12th, he is no stranger to
performing in the Puget Sound area.
While serving in the United States Navy, Gene
was stationed in the Puget Sound area and
performed regularly at events for the Parrot
Heads of Puget Sound as he pursued his
passion of singing and songwriting.
When he retired from the Navy and moved to
Florida, PHoPS made Gene an honorary
lifetime member of the club as a thank you for
all the years of entertaining the club members.
Gene Mitchell
During his 21 years in the Navy Gene was decorated with the Meritorious Service Medal
from the President of the United States among other Medals from the Secretary of the
Navy. He continued his songwriting and performing while in the Navy, and earned two
college degrees with honors as well as writing and producing songs about sailing and
adventures in the more than 30 countries he visited. Though his music still maintains that
southern style, his years in Hawaii, the South Pacific and the Caribbean strongly influence
his jazzy island styles.
Gene has continued to write since becoming a full time musician and has released 11 CDs
of original music, including a full length Christmas CDs. Gene's CDs feature top
musicians and recording engineers in the industry with the result being the finest
recording and production. Two of Gene's CDs feature artwork by world famous Florida
artist Paul Brent.
Gene's music has been featured on ABC, Fox and MSNBC. He was the featured headline
entertainer for the 2007 Capital One Bowl, viewed by 17 million and a live audience of
over 65,000. Currently Gene has over 100 published songs.
LBA is Proud to be an:
He currently makes Florida his home and continues to write and produce songs with a
12th CD scheduled for next year. He will be performing at LBA from 3 to 5:00 pm on
Saturday.
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Sail Windjammer Cruise to Highlight
Friday Evening Live Auction
“Heads or Tails”
Returns to LBA
For those who attended Laid Back
Attack last year, one of the highlights
was the introduction of a new game
called “Heads or Tails”. By popular
demand, “Heads or Tails” will return to
LBA and it will be bigger and better than
ever!!!
The highlight of this year’s Friday evening live
auction at Laid Back Attack will be the bidding for
an incredible Caribbean cruise experience for two
aboard the S/V Mandalay donated by Sail
Windjammer Cruises.
The S/V Mandalay sails for one week, boarding on
Sunday and disembarking on Saturday, out of their
homeport in Grenada West Indies.
The lucky winners will visit a selection of islands
in the Grenadines, including the homeport of
Grenada, Carriacou, Union Island, Mayreau,
Tobago Cays, Bequia, St. Vincent and possibly
some other stops along the way. Ports visited are
subject to change … they sail to where the Captain
and the wind take you!!!!!
You will sail to unspoiled beaches, hidden inlets and sparkling warm waters that conventional
cruise ships just can’t reach. You will experience a Caribbean few others ever see or dream of!!
Valued at $3,396 ($1,599 per person plus $99 per person port charges) this package includes
standard cabin accommodations (upgrades are available), all meals, 5 o’clock Rum Swizzles and
snacks. (Flight to Grenada, gratuities, bar, shore excursions, transfers and onboard purchases are
not included. Trip must be used one year from issue date.)
Several other one-of-a-kind auction items will
also be up for grabs via live auction including:
1) Jimmy Buffett Poster autographed by Jimmy
Buffett, Michael Utley, Robert Greenidge and
Greg “Fingers” Taylor.
2) Margaritaville Concoction Maker with travel
case.
3) A bottle of Crystal Head Vodka autographed
by actor/comedian Dan Aykroyd.
4) A very special acoustic guitar autographed
by all performers at Laid Back Attack.
Several more items will be added list and
announced next month. The live auction will be
held on Friday, July 11 from 9 to 9:30 pm.
How does it work??? It’s simple. All
players pay a $5 entry fee and are given
a special colored wristband. When it is
time to play, the game leader will invite
all players onto the Summit Ballroom
dance floor.
When the command is given players
either declare “Heads” or “Tails” by
placing their hands on their head or on
their butt. The game leader then flips a
coin. All of those who have chosen
incorrectly take a seat while the
remaining players repeat the process
until only one person is left standing.
That lucky winner pockets one-half of
the pot from the $5 entry fees collected
for that game. The other half of the pot
will go to our charity partner.
You will have five chances to play and
win during the LBA weekend. Game
times will be listed on the LBA event
schedule. Be sure to look for the
volunteers who will be walking around
the Summit Ballroom selling the
wristbands prior to each game.
LBA NEEDS YOU!!! VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED TO HELP WITH GOODY BAG
STUFFING, REGISTRATION, SECURITY, MERCHANDISE SALES AND AUCTIONS. PLEASE
CONTACT PHIL POMPEO @ PHIL@LAIDBACKATTACK.COM IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER.
Shelly’s Bags
Custom Embroidery
& Crochet
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Laid Back Attack
Music Schedule
LBA Activity Schedule
Thursday, July 10
Early Arrivers Welcoming Party
6:30-7:55 - DAN HOWER
8:00-11:00 - MARK
MULLIGAN
Friday, July 11
12:30-1:55 – DAVE CALHOUN
2:00-3:25 – SAM RAINWATER
Wednesday, July 9th
In the words of Jimmy Buffett … it’s “Just a throwback shell beach party, nothing really
asinine.” The fun starts at 7:30 pm in the Seven Hills Lounge at the Crowne Plaza hotel.
Come join the fun as we say hello to old friends, make some new ones and kick off the LBA
weekend in grand style!!!
Thursday, July 10th
“Back to Laid Back” Tacky Tourist Theme Night
In honor of Mark Mulligan's latest CD, appropriately enough called "Back to Laid Back", we
are making Thursday evening a special "Back to Laid Back Tacky Tourist Theme Night".
Prizes will be awarded in several categories for the best (tackiest) outfits including Tackiest
Male, Tackiest Female, and Tackiest Couple. So dig out those tacky Hawaiian shirts, shorts,
dresses, etc. and get "Back to Laid Back"!!!
3:30-5:00 – DANI HOY
Friday, July 11th
7:00-9:00 – BRITTANY
KINGERY & GAME SIX
“CD Release Party”
Pike Place Market/Underground Seattle Walking Tour
9:30-12:30 – DON
MIDDLEBROOK & THE
PEARL DIVERS
Saturday, July 12
11:00-12:55 – JIMI PAPPAS &
JOHN PATTI
1:00-2:55 – THOM SHEPHERD
Taking place on Friday morning is a walking tour of two of Seattle’s most famous landmarks
… the Pike Place Market and the Seattle Underground. Your guide will lead you from the
Crowne Plaza hotel to Downtown Seattle and back via the Link Light Rail, returning in time
for all of the great afternoon Trop-Rock entertainment. The cost of the Underground Tour is
$17 per person, $14 for seniors (60+ years) and the fee to ride the Link Light Rail is less than
$6 round-trip. If you are interested in signing-up for this tour, or for more information, please
contact Les Parrett at parretthead1@comcast.net.
Seattle Brewery Tour
Seattle is home to some of the best craft breweries and micro beers in the world. Whether
you are visiting Seattle for the first time or live in the Puget Sound area, you will want to
book this fun Brewery Tour to add to your Laid Back Attack experience. The tour will
consist of stops at three of Seattle’s most popular breweries for tours and tastings. The cost is
$42 per person. If you are interested in signing up for the tour or if you would like more
information, please contact Pierangela Davisson at ppezzini@microsoft.com.
Saturday, July 12th
3:00-5:00 – GENE MITCHELL
6:30-8:30 – SCOTT KIRBY &
DAVE EDMISTEN
9:00-12:30 – JIM MORRIS &
THE BIG BAMBOO BAND
“FRUITCAKES” Theme Night
As Jimmy Buffett sings … “There’s a little bit of fruitcake left in every one of us.” Join in
the fun by taking part in Laid Back Attack’s Saturday theme night … “FRUITCAKES”!!!
On Saturday night dress up and release that inner “Fruitcake” “We need more Fruitcakes in
this world … less bakers.” “Television preachers with bad hair and dimples.” Need more
ideas??? Visit www.margaritaville.com and click on the Jimmy Buffett link to find the lyrics
to the song “Fruitcakes”. Then, put on your “Bob Marley tape” ... “get ja lost in the reggae
mon” … and get those creative juices flowing!!!
Donations of raffle/auction items are needed.
If you have something you would like to donate to our LBA raffle or auctions please
contact Kathy Pompeo at keywestheart@comcast.net.
Navigate Photography
& Travel
James Clark Design
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We would like to thank our individual
sponsors for their support of Laid Back Attack
“Whine Wheel” Offers Chance to Win Big!!
A new attraction being added to the fun of Laid Back Attack this year is the introduction of the
“Whine Wheel”!!! Why is it called a “Whine Wheel”??? Because people “whine” when they
don’t win!!!
Those who spin the wheel do have a chance to win some great prizes including bottles of wine,
Parrot Head swag … or the chance to be entered in the Grand Prize Drawing!!!
Tickets to spin the wheel will be sold for $5 or you can buy
five spins for $20. If you land on the “Grand Prize”
section, you will get an entry into the grand prize drawing
to win one of five cruises for two!!!!
There is no limit to the number of entries you can have in
the grand prize drawing. All of the proceeds from the
“Whine Wheel” will go to the USO Northwest so spin
often!!
Details regarding the cruise prizes will be
announced soon!!!
Everyone attending Laid Back Attack is asked to donate a
bottle of wine to the “Whine Wheel” prize fund. Those
who bring a bottle of wine to donate will get a free spin!!!
GUY & JEANNIE
SPARKS
RON & CINDY VERHEI
MIKE & ELAINE
THOULD
LES & JET PARRETT
RICK SPARKS &
SHANNON NEERSPARKS
YVONNE KNUDSON
JIM & KAREN
JOHNSTON
JIM & BELINDA DAVIS
SEAN CASTLE
ALICIA SMITH &
KIM BURRIS
CYNDI LARRISON
Laid Back Attack registration closes on June 20, 2014 or at 250 registered guests … whichever comes first!!
Don’t miss the Northwest’s biggest Parrot Head party. Register today at www.laidbackattack.com.
LBA Collecting Supplies for the USO
The Parrot Heads of Puget Sound are calling out to everyone attending Laid Back Attack in 2014 to help us with our ongoing collection of items
needed on a daily bases at the USO Northwest Center at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Top Ten Items Needed: Disposable razors, travel size deodorant, travel size toothpaste, toothbrushes, gasoline gift cards (for their mobile
canteen), bananas, applesauce, sandwich meat (turkey, ham), bottled water, baby food.
Food Items Needed: Granola bars, crackers, large cans of tuna, Pop-tarts, Cliff Bars, NutriGrain Bars, tortilla chips, nacho cheese, peanut butter
and jelly, bread (any kind), all beef hot dogs, buns, condiments, snack size bags of chips, beef jerky, fruit leathers, fruit cups, hot chocolate mix,
juice boxes, soda, Crystal Light mix, lemonade mix, tea bags, coffee creamers, coffee sugar bags.
Paper Items Needed: Napkins, paper plates, paper cups, plastic forks spoons & knives.
Office Supplies Needed: Crayons, colored pencils, markers, kids coloring books, staples, tape (packing/scotch, etc), computer/lens wipes, pens
(black and blue), Sharpies, “Forever” USPS mailing stamps, computer paper, notepads.
Bath Supplies Needed: Travel size mouth wash, shaving cream, wash clothes, towels, tissues, and shower shoes.
formula, diapers/pull-ups.
Baby Items Needed: Baby
Bins will be located throughout the venue at Laid Back Attack for collecting your donations. To learn more about the USO Northwest, please visit
www.usonw.org.
“Monday I went fishin’ with an old friend. Tuesday we went sailing, we
found some great wind. Wednesday I met her, so Thursday’s just a blur. I
had a “Laid Back Attack” don’t think I’ll ever go back.” Jim Morris