On April 16, 2011, the Dubuque Phlockers celebrated our 5-year anniversary and raised $11,000 (our first "5-figure amount!) for the benefit of the Riverview Center!
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The Dubuque Phlockers, in conjunction with volunteers from the Riverview Center gathered together to produce another "party with a purpose" to the delight of nearly 400 parrotheads from Dubuque and the surrounding communities. Our day began with a pre-party at the Grand Harbor Resort and then migrated to the Grand River Center located on the banks of the Mississippi River. We had so much fun, we could only help but say:
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As the doors to our party at the Grand River Center opened, our guests were treated to the tropical, acoustical stylings of Dubuque's own Pirate Over 50 followed by Steve Cavanaugh as they set the pace for all the fun our night had in store for us. Friends meeting friends... "It's a magic kind of medicine, that no doctor could prescribe."
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The party continued as the Cedar Island Band took the stage and delivered their sound and energy to the conclusion of the party. The dance-floor was filled and toes were tappin'...
Mixin' different oceans meetin' cousins
Listen to the drummers and the night sounds
Listen to the singers make the world go 'round
Jimmy Buffett & Bobby Holcomb. One Particular Harbour. 1983. Margaritaville. 28 July 2007. http://www.margaritaville.com/discography.html?dd_id=41
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Through the generous donations from our patrons and the local businesses and people listed below, our efforts culminated in an $11,000 check presentation to the Riverview Center.
Supporting the check presentation (from Fins Left → Fins Right):
- Roxanne Gartner, Josh Jasper of the Riverview Center, Ladd Nelson
- Barb Markus, Kim Maiers, Janice Fulenwider, Von Fulenwider, Nancy Ronek, Ginny Cavanaugh, Al Ronek
- Steve Cavanaugh, Ron Markus, John Gartner, Laura Schauer, Cindy Tucker, Jamie Smith
Thanks and gratitude to all the other Phlockers who were unable to attend but helped us "party with a purpose!"
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