One Particular Harbour 2009

On May 2, 2009, the Dubuque Phlockers celebrated our 3-year anniversary and raised $8,000 for the benefit of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa!

The Dubuque Phlockers, in conjunction with volunteer's from Kohl's department store and also from Make-A-Wish gathered together to produce another "party with a purpose" to the delight of 160 parrotheads from Dubuque and the surrounding communities. Our day began with a pre-party at the hospitality suite of the Holiday Inn of Dubuque.

The Pre-party Warm-up

As the doors to our party at the Holiday Inn opened, our guests were treated to the tropical, acoustical styling of Dubuque's own Steve Cavanaugh who 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."

Let the Phun Begin

The party continued as the Mississippi Band featuring Dubuque's own Pirate Over 50 took the stage and delivered their sound and musical talents to the conclusion of the party. A limbo contest (a perennial favorite) provided amusement as a number of parrotheads strutted their stuff!

The Limbo Contest

Through the generous donations from local businesses and people listed below, a wide-selection of silent auction baskets were available for bidding by our guests. Additionally, raffles were offered and the Dubuque Phlockers would like to congratulate these raffle drawing winners:

  • 1st prize - $500 Cash - Tim F, Dubuque, IA
  • 2nd prize - $200 Galena Dollars - Peggy F, Dubuque, IA
  • 3rd prize - $50 Cash - John S, Dubuque, IA
  • LandShark Chair - Mike B, East Dubuque, IL
  • Parrothead Quilt - Julie N, West Liberty, IA

Parrotheads Are a Colorful Bunch!

The Sponsors for One Particular Harbour 2009

The Dubuque Phlockers would like to recongnize and thank the following organizations for helping make this "party with a purpose" a reality and ask you to thank them with your patronage:

Corporate Level
Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena
Kirchhoff Distributing
Kohl's
Precision Transmission Service
Roxanne Gartner - RE/MAX
Platinum Level
Diamond Jo Casino
Randy Forsyth
Swiss Colony
Gold Level
A Pirate Over 50
Carlos O'Kelly's
Cindy Peterson Quilts
Klauer Manufacturing
Margaritaville Foods
The Gym
Timmerman's Supper Club
Trackside Bar and Grill
Uncle Ike's Music
Westside Fitness / Harmony Salon & Spa
Silver Level
A Deserved Therapeutic Massage
American Realty
Burger King
Central Steel & Wire
Cumulus Broadcasting of Dubuque
Dupaco Community Credit Union
FreeTime Enterprises
J & J Pool and Spas
Midas Auto
Rolling Knolls Country Club
The Bike Shack
The Meadows Golf & Country Club
Theisen's Home Farm Auto
Bronze Level
Bluff Street Brew Haus
Bunker Hill Golf Course
Castle Metals
Courtside Bar & Grill
Daydreams & Moonbeams
Dennys Lux Club
Eleanor Johnston
H & J Auction
KDTH
Ladd Nelson
Skate Country
Ult. Impressions
Walnut Acres Campground

The Dubuque Phlockers would also like to thank the long list of businesses that contributed other smaller valued items. Your donation are greatly appreciated and every little bit helps!

Interested in being a sponsor for future Dubuque Phlocker fund-raising events? Contact us for details!