Elvis Presley Association of PEI
Newsletter

Volume 2   Issue 1   April   2006

 

Welcome to our first  Newsletter of 2006

Coming off the success of our Christmas newsletter, we begin our second year of publication of our association’s informative Newsletter.

 

 
IN THIS ISSUE

·         Easter at Graceland

·         Graceland declared a national historical site

·         How You found Elvis

·         Upcoming and future events

·         North American Elvis Festival Dates

·         2007 New Elvis book release

·         New Elvis exchange site

 

 

 

 

Easter at Graceland
 After Lisa Marie was born, Elvis would arrange for an egg hunt on Easter  Sunday. The night before, Elvis and the guys would scour the Graceland estate to hide the precious cargo. The next morning Lisa Marie and many of the children of the Memphis Mafia would spend hours searching for chocolate eggs.


The person with the most eggs wins. One year, not to be outdone, a very lazy Elvis raided the fridge just to be proclaimed the winner.

 

Easter Greeting from Elvis to Lisa Marie

 

 


Who is the Ultimate Elvis fan in PEI?



EPAPEI is set to begin a contest open to all Islanders.  To Find PEI’s  Ultimate Elvis fan!!

During  the month of  May  fans are encouraged to submit evidence that they are the ultimate Elvis fan  in PEI. 

 

Contest information can be found on page 4.

 

All entries received will be posted on the EPAPEI website to be voted upon by the general public from the period of  June 1 – 15, 2006.

 

The winner will receive a DVD player with a couple of Elvis DVD’s. 

 

Winner will be announced in June

 

Good Luck!!

 

 

 

 

It's Official Today (03/27/06) - Elvis Presley's Graceland Is A National Historic Landmark

Following is a press release issued today  by the U.S. Department of the Interior and Graceland/Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.:

Secretary Norton Designates Elvis Presley¹s Graceland Mansion National Historic Landmark

MEMPHIS, Tenn.Interior Secretary Gale Norton joined Priscilla Presley today in announcing the designation of Graceland, home of the king of rock & roll Elvis Presley, as a National Historic Landmark. Norton made the
announcement during a special ceremony on the grounds of Graceland Mansion in Memphis, Tennessee.

”It didn¹t take Americans and the rest of the world long to discover Elvis Presley,” Norton said, “and it is abundantly clear that they will never forget him. His popularity continues to thrive nearly 29 years after his passing, with each new generation connecting with him in a significant way.”

Elvis Presley, known throughout the world by his first name, is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures of 20th century music and popular culture, and his status as a cultural icon appears ever stronger as
time goes by. His extraordinary talents produced achievements that remain unparalleled in American and world history. The international superstar was an accomplished and influential artist in several genres of music ­ rock, pop, country, R&B and gospel ­ and he triumphed on television, the concert stage and the silver screen. Elvis has been inducted into the Rock and Roll  Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of Fame and the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame ­ the only artist with the distinction of being honored by all three. It is estimated that Elvis Presley has sold more than one billion records worldwide.

”In recognition of Elvis Presley¹s achievements and contributions to American culture and musical history, today we designate his home Graceland as a National Historic Landmark,” Norton said. “This is our nation¹s highest recognition for historic properties.”

Graceland was Presley¹s primary residence for 20 years of his 23-year career and is the one site most associated with him. Elvis Presley¹s Graceland is one of the five most visited home museums in the United States and the most  recognizable residence in the nation after The White House. Since its opening to the public in 1982, millions of fans from around the globe have toured Graceland and its ancillary attractions.

”American culture and music changed irreversibly because of Elvis,” said Norton. “It would be difficult to tell the story of the 20th century without discussing the many contributions made by this legendary, iconic artist.”

The National Historic Landmark designation is the highest such recognition accorded by our nation to historic properties. These special places are the
actual sites where significant historical events occurred, or where prominent Americans worked or lived, and represent the ideas that shaped our nation. Fewer than 2,500 historic places carry the title of National
Historic Landmark.

”Elvis loved Graceland and was so proud of it,” stated his former wife, Priscilla Presley. “This home was his private corner of the world that he shared with his family and his closest friends. To him, having Graceland also was a tangible symbol of how far he had come from his very humble beginnings. Elvis would be honored and moved to know his beloved home is now recognized as a National Historic Landmark. On his behalf I am truly
grateful to Secretary Norton and the Department of the Interior and all who contributed to making this recognition occur. “

”Graceland is my childhood home and it holds so many great memories of the time I shared there with my father, our family and our friends,² said Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley and sole owner of
Graceland Mansion. “Graceland has come to mean so much to Elvis fans around the world, millions of whom have visited and millions more who look forward to doing so. It is my honor to have shared it with my father¹s adoring  public all these years and I am  committed to ensuring that it will be preserved forever for all future generations of fans and of my family to
enjoy. This landmark designation comes purely due to the fact that the legendary Elvis Presley called Graceland home. It¹s a significant statement about how much my father has meant to the world and it only makes me prouder of him..”

How you Found Elvis
Log onto epapei.com and tell us how you became an Elvis fan, or started liking his music.  By submitting an entry you  have a chance to win an Elvis DVD during May and June.  One entry will be drawn each month at random.

 



Upcoming Events

I have been in conversation with Thane Dunn and he is interested in bringing  his Elvis Tribute show back to PEI.  Currently,  we are looking for a possible  venue either in Charlottetown, Cornwall,  or  Montague.  If  you know of any venue that could fit 400 – 600 people, please email events@epapei.com and we will be in contact with Thane regarding these venues. 

 

It would be good to see Thane’s tribute show returning.  , the last time he was on the Island he performed a great show, enjoyed by many fans, both young and old.

 

We are also looking into organizing a fund raising event for June or July.  Ideas brought forward include Car Rally, Elvis movie night, or an Elvis jam session.  If you  are interested in volunteering with  the organization of this event,  please email events@epapei.com and we’ll  start the organizing sooner than later.

 

 

North American Elvis Festival Events
 
Penticton Elvis Festival
Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
June 23 - 25th, 2006
www.pentictonelvisfestival.com

Michigan Elvis Festival
Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S.A.
July 7 - 8th, 2006
http://www.mielvisfest.org

Collingwood Elvis Festival
Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
July 26 - 30th, 2006
www.collingwoodelvisfestival.com

 

 

 

Find EPAPEI on the web at
www.epapei.com

 

 

For article submission
email  newsletter@epapei.com


or mail to

EPAPEI
4804 Murray Harbour  Road
Vernon River, PE
C0A 2E0

 

Next issue -  August 2007

 


Countdown Begins for Release of New Elvis Book  A Very Special and Unique Work In Time for the Thirtieth  Anniversary of Elvis' Death
 
SOMEWHERE IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH, January 2, 2006 / The  Countdown has begun!
In 2007 a major new book about The King will be released...  in time for the Thirtieth Anniversary Celebration of his passing. Pass the good  news on to
Elvis fans everywhere. A very special and positive work about the  King is ON THE WAY.
 
Very little other information about the book or the author will be released until actual publication. There will be a very limited number of a special edition printed and made available to Elvis Fans, before the work is released to the general public.
 
 To be placed on the book's mailing list to  receive updates or final publication information, send email  to Elvisbook2007@aol.com. Your email  information will not be shared with anyone or any other company but ONLY be used  to notify you of information about the
coming book.
 

New Elvis exchange site

Scott Redfern has established a brand new website called www.ElvisExchange.com. It is a free to use service and lets Elvis fans sell or swap items (but they have to be Elvis related!!) It works like a classified listing and you write your own descriptions and upload your own photos. As mentioned it is a free to use service for any members interested.



 


Are you the Ultimate Elvis Presley fan on PEI?


Well it’s time to show your stuff!!

 

During the month of May the Elvis Presley Association of PEI will be looking for you, the Ultimate Elvis Presley fan on PEI.

 

How do you know you are this fan?  This could be evident through stories of how Elvis  has influenced your life, of any pilgrimages to Graceland you have taken, or it could be seen  in the sheer size of you Elvis collection of music, videos, or memorabilia.  Or are you one  found on  weekends dawning the jumpsuit and strutting around on stage.  It in your hands PEI to provide proof  and have everyone all shook up about you.

 

This contest is open to all islanders young and old.  Send us your written entry explaining why you are the Ultimate Elvis fan.  Feel free to be creative and include pictures.  Entries can be submitted to the

Association by way of email at fan_contest@epapei.com or surf on over to our website www.epapei.com to find out more information, or contact us at

651-2351.

 

All submissions will be posted on our website for the public to vote on from June 1 to 15th.  At that time PEI’s Ultimate fan will be found and win the DVD player along with  a couple of Elvis DVD’s to boot.

 

So, good luck to all Elvis fans out there and remember if you would like to find out more information about the Elvis Presley Association of PEI or even become a member, visit our site or contact Wade at 651-2351.

 

Thank you, Thank you very much!!!