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phyllisvanorder
Core Member
Oct 23, 2022
In Amanda Davidson
Dear Krewe Mates & Officers, Thank you all again for your willingness to support this family in dire need. They are all well & looking forward to being united soon as a family under one roof! Homelessness is a very complex problem which is even more difficult in this area as well as our surrounding communities with very limited affordable options for so many working people. Amanda had found a home that was perfect for her family & just prior to signing a contract the owner backed out of their agreement. In an ironic twist of fate, hurricane Ian dropped a large tree limb on that house causing damage that would have been another tragedy for this family. Her car required unexpected repairs approximately 1 month ago which she was able to take care so she could continue to work. Her children continue to stay in the homes of classmate families while she & sometimes her son, stay in the home of Vikki (Pirate Store) & her husband John. This past Tuesday Amanda found another home, completed all applications & is awaiting the results of background checks, which she's previously passed. She is so very hopeful to be approved, get moved in & have her family all together again. She is grateful for our support & patience. I will update you all on her situation as it changes.
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phyllisvanorder
Core Member
Aug 26, 2022
In Public Relations
Our public relations/marketing team has been busy this week! On Tuesday 8/24 Tortuga (Lisa Merwin), The Executioner (Cathy Greene) and I attened St. John's County Chamber of Commerce networking event celebrating the opening of the newly renovated Hilton Garden Inn & Mulligan's Grille in Ponte Vedra/Jacksonville. The facilities are beautiful with great food & service. We met more than 12 people who expressed interest in supporting our charitable work that we'll be following up with. On Wednesday, 8/25 Tortuga, The Executioner , our Quarter master Henry James, Sharpshooter Sarah (Sarah Fall), Polly Roberts & I attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for The Azure in Palm Coast. The Azure is a beautiful 55+ senior living center catering to fully independent residents as well as those needing various support services. Guests were treated to tours of the facility, great food & beverages, live entertainment & we had an opportunity to meet Palm Coast Chamber of Commerce members (thank you Cathy Greene for joining on our behalf!) and met another 6 people to follow up about supporting our work. The highlight of our visit was the opportunity to meet and spend time with 5 ladies residing in the memory care area of the residence where we enjoyed some dancing to live music, conversation, laughter & smiles. It was the perfect way to end our visit😊☠❤
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phyllisvanorder
Core Member
Aug 19, 2022
In Public Relations
Ahoy Krewe!, I'm sharing a message sent to Carolanne Kunz from St. John's County Chamber of Commerce. Thank you, Carolanne for your efforts in providing another opportunity for us to serve & support our community and thank you, krewe mates who have been avle to join us! Gratefully Your's, Phyllis Gratefully
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phyllisvanorder
Core Member
Jul 27, 2022
In Sponsors
Fellow Krewe Mates, In an effort to create an organized strategy of fundraising activities please notify me at phyllis.van.order@kreweofthe13.org of any planned or actual communication you have with donors, sponsors and/or potential donors/sponsors. I am maintaining a list to aid us and to avoid multiple contacts to individuals and businesses. Also please share any ideas including contacts for any potential donors you may know so that our krewe public relations team may reach out to them. We look forward to growing the funds we have available to help those in dire need as well as increasing community awareness of the great work we are doing. In gratitude and with best intentions,
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phyllisvanorder
Core Member
Jul 19, 2022
In Public Relations
Ahoy. Mates!, Swabbie Carolanne has secured an invitation for krewe members to join St. John's Chamber of Commerce in a robbon cutting ceremony for the new St. Augustine Costco located at 655 World Commerce Parkway. The ceremony will be at 7:30 AM Wednesday August 3, 2022. Please plan to arrive in full garb by 7:15 AM for this great opportunity to welcome Costco to our community. Respond to this message IF you plan to attend by 7/31/22 so Carolanne can coordinate with her chamber contacts. Thank you. Carolanne for this opportunity! Phyllis Van Order
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phyllisvanorder
Core Member
Jun 01, 2022
In General Discussions
Good morning, Krewe!, Sarah Fall is quite ill & currently hospitalized at Mayo Hospital in Jacksonville room 734. Please keep Sarah in your thoughts & prayers for hope & healing❤😊☠ Phyllis Van Order
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phyllisvanorder
Core Member
Oct 08, 2021
In Archived Events
Palatka Loves Pirates! Calling all area Pirates/Mermaids! Once again the City of Palatka and the local American Legion have invited the pirates to participate in their Veterans’ Day Parade. We were the hit of the last parade! (Really. People still stop me on the street to acknowledge the pirates!) Date - Tuesday, 11/11/21. (It’s a national holiday!) Time - staging at 9:00 .m on 11th St parade starts at 10:00 am. Same route as before - east on St. Johns Avenue to the Riverfront. Anyone interested? I need to let the organizers know approximate numbers and vehicles. Grumpy and I will be bringing Rosebud and Compass Rose. Also - Anyone interested in the Palatka Christmas Parade? Friday, November 26, at night. It's absolutely stunning under the holliday lights!
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phyllisvanorder
Core Member
Jun 21, 2021
In General Discussions
I would like to create a MeetUp group for individuals in the community who might have an interest in joining a pirate krewe. I believe this could be an effective way to reach a diverse group of potential new swabbies. I am willing to set up the group, host regular opportunities for individuals to participate, communicate activities with krewe leaders & guide appropriate potential members in the process for pursuing their interest. Is this an acceptable activity for me to engage in??? Phyllis VanOrder
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