january

 2007   

The Grand Krewe of Ennead
P. O. Box 172165, Memphis, TN 38187-2165
www.ennead.info


           


chair's comments

WHEW!!  As always, the Holidays were filled with good cheer and festival enjoyment of seeing family, visiting with old friends, and making new ones.  Despite all the great food, my weight stayed the same.  I gained five pounds around my middle, and my check book balance went down the same amount from paying for the presents and everything else that goes with this time of the year.  Now you know how we accountants keep the books in balance.

Our Christmas party on December 16 was fantastic.  A great crowd, and everyone had a fun time.

Charles Crumby
Ennead Chairman

On the following day was our Christmas Pot Luck.  Special thanks to Joe Chamoun with much assistance from Carolyn Mayo on hosting this function on such short notice due to Robie Hoffman’s mishap.  It seems as though agreeing to host either the Thanksgiving or Christmas Pot Luck is hazardous to one’s health. However, Robie and Holly Randolph seem to be well on their way to recovery. 

Looking forward to 2007.  Ennead’s Coronation on Saturday, January 13, is a great event and definitely not a party that you want to miss.  Our Coronation kicks off the Carnival Season.  So, put on your dancing shoes and get to an awesome party.

A reminder to the sponsors of our new members.  The foremost responsibility of being a great sponsor is making sure that the new member is introduced to as many of your fellow Ennedians as possible.  While some people have no hesitancy at walking into a room filled with strangers , most of us need a little hand-holding.  So, sponsors, as well as all members, let’s ensure that our new members feel at home.

On behalf of the Board, I wish you a Prosperous and Happy New Year!

                                                            Charlie

january events

Every Monday        6:30 pm
Tennis

Memphis Sports Academy,
820 S. Willett ~ Indoor Courts ~ All skill levels welcome  Contact Tayloe Nickey at 683-7460 or 409-6071

Jan. 8, Monday    6:30 pm
Spades

at the home of Patti Fletcher, 8840 Kenbrook Cv., Cordova Mapquest Men bring food, ladies bring beverages.  Contact Patti 219-4894

Jan. 13, Saturday       7:30 pm
Ennead Coronation - "Dancing with the Stars"

at Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central

Rooms at the Holiday Inn
Once again, a block of hotel rooms have been reserved for Ennead members and friends.  The room rate is $105 plus tax and must be reserved on or before Jan. 5.  A major credit card must be used to guarantee reservations.  Please identify yourself as part of the Grand Krewe of Ennead in order to get the discounted rate.  Be sure and request a 3rd floor room, ballroom level.  Call 678-8200 for reservations.

Jan. 14, Sunday       11:00 am
2007 Ennead Royalty Brunch
Come one, come all!  Join the royal court at Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central. Reservations and money must be received in advance.  Send your check for $23 per person (this includes tax and gratuity) to the Ennead address.


2007 Carnival Memphis Events
January

20   Ptah Coronation     8 pm
Al Chymia Shrine Center
Black tie preferred, $45
RSVP by Jan 12 to 854-8899

27   Luxor Coronation   7 pm
Al Chymia Shrine Center
Black tie, $35 hors d'oeuvres & cash bar
RSVP by Jan. 15 to 751-1505

 February
3 RaMet Coronation
3 Memphi Mid-Winter Ball (invitation only)
10 Phoenix Coronation
17 Sphinx Coronation
24 Ptolemy Coronation

March
10  AAni Coronation
17  St. Patrick's Day Parade
24 Ennead's Fundraiser

 

 

Jan. 15, Monday           7:00 pm
Birthday Party

At the Cockeyed Camel - Friends and prospective members welcome.

Jan. 19, Friday     6:30 pm
Wine Party

at the home of John Goodyear, 1583 Old Mill Rd., Germantown. Mapquest  Men bring something, ladies bring something...together we'll have a lot!  Contact John 754-5996

Jan. 21, Sunday     1:30 pm
No Trump Bridge

at the home of Kathleen Webster, 10264 Macon Rd., Cordova  Mapquest  Contact Kathleen 754-9428

Jan. 22, Monday       6:30 pm
Poker

at the home of Susan Hanlon, 2575 Overlook Dr., Germantown, Phone: 758-0957.  Odd birthday months bring finger foods, even birthday months bring beverages. Friends & prospective members welcome - no skill needed - nickel, dime, quarter - beginners will be tutored.  Contact Jim Browning, 336-5570 or jimsbrowning@yahoo.com.

Jan. 25, Thursday  6 pm Drinks    7 pm Dinner
Happy Hour/Dinner Group

at Villa Castrioti, Trinity Commons, Cordova  Mapquest Contact Mary Pat Custer for dinner reservations 754-5280 or marypcuster@aol.com


coming ennead events
March 24    Ennead Annual Fundraiser
April 14    Tax Party
May 5    Kentucky Derby Party
June 6    Ennead Clubroom
July 3    Fourth of July Party


from the editor

Deadline for newsletter submission is the 25th of each month!!!  If you want information published, please be responsible.
marta@ennead.info or 756-5734


january birthdays

Gaynette Price

2

Bill Maclin

4
Jerry Michie

4

Bill McMurtray

5

John Goodyear

6

Bill Martin

7

Bill Hunt

11

Bill Carwell

14

Ginger Johnson

19

Sarah Qualls

22

Lenne Howard

24

Charlie Crumby

24

Ed Carnes

24

Don Chenault

25

Dottie Crihfield

27

Bill Albans

30

Eli Arkin

ELI H. "Arch" ARKIN, JR., 74, of Memphis, passed away December 27, 2006 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, December 30 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 2, in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. He was born in Chicago where he remained until 1949 when his family moved to Orlando. After graduating from Orlando Senior High School in May of 1950, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he was a member of the Underwater Demolition Team and fought in the Korean War. After his military service he joined the Memphis Police Department. In 1971, he was a graduate of the 89th Session of the FBI Academy, and in 1973 a graduate of the U.S. Secret Service School on Dignitary Protective Service. Retiring after 20 years as a law enforcement officer, at the rank of Lieutenant, he spent 20 years with Conwood Corps. Arch earned a degree in sociology from Memphis State University and a master’s degree in criminology from the University of Mississippi. Arch Arkin is survived by his son, Charles L. Arkin; daughter-in-law, Kathryn; three grandsons, Phillip, Jonathan and Alex; daughter, Angela S. Arkin; brother, Dr. Charles Arkin; sister-in-law, Carol Pabian Arkin. Memorials may be made to the National Diabetes Foundation. Memorial Park Funeral Home 901-767-8930

He was a very quiet gentleman with silver hair & always had a tan. Our “old group” would know him as he was a past member of MBC (Memphis Bop Club) & still came occasionally.  He also attended RCB (River City Boppers).  He had a distinguished life as he was a Navy Seal & was with security for Ronald Reagon when he was governor of California.  He was always a gentleman & I am proud he was my friend.        ...Sandra Hurley

He was my duke, my friend, my rock.  Even though he was always quiet, I always knew that he was a generous, brilliant, caring man. In 2002, we served together on the Ennead Royal Court.  He was always there for me, supporting me with encouraging words.  From the photos I have of him, these are my favorites.  As you can see, I mostly enjoyed his wonderful child-like playfulness and sense of humor.   He will be missed.          ...Marta Vinzant

ennead tidbits                          
STORAGE ROOM CLEAN UP                        

Many thanks to the Ennead members who helped to clean up, sort decorations and organize Ennead's storage units on Sat. Dec. 2nd. Marta Vinzant, Cindy Hawthorne, Barbara Jamison, Belinda Pittman, Tayloe Nickey, Charlie Crumby and Carolyn Mayo. Hip Hip Hooray for these folks who braved a chilly morning to get one of the less glamorous jobs completed.


*FYI:  Information or events that are not sponsored by Ennead. 

prospective members


Barbara Carmichael
sponsored by
Barbara Jamison


Kathryn Lynes
sponsored by
Charles Crumby


Marlene Mahoney
sponsored by
Glenda Wade


Richard Raichelson
sponsored by
Klink Cook


Kay Shelton
sponsored by
Charles Boone


Susanne Taylor
sponsored by
Betty Reschenberg

fundraising
The fundraising committee will begin selling Ennead merchandise.*  Proceeds to benefit Children's Charities.  Get your orders in right away for these introductory prices.  Shirts will be custom ordered to size and optional embroidery will be available for a premium price.  Contact Marta Vinzant at marta@ennead.info.

Port & Company Faded Denim Shirt with purple Ennead logo screen printed above pocket.  $22

Hanes Ash or Purple Sweatshirt with either small Ennead logo on left or large logo centered on front in purple.
$18 Ash
$22 Purple

Purple Curvy Tumbler with gold Ennead logo stainless steel lined and closeable lid for hot drinks on the go.  $10

 XXL sizes add $3.00             Embroidered (small) logo add $5.00

*Boomerang Promotions, LLC is partnering with Ennead by donating products and printing at wholesale prices to benefit the 2007 Children's Charities.

photo gallery                                       Holiday Wine Party

   Members Only Christmas Party

Christmas Pot Luck

Christmas Party and Spades Group
   

 

More photos can be found on the web site.        Click Here

board of directors
Charles Crumby, Chairman
Carolyn Mayo, Vice Chairman
Jim Driscoll, Secretary
Cindy Hawthorne, Treasurer
Andy Anderson, Bud Cowgill, Robie Hoffman, Joyce Hufford,
Bill Hunt, Barbara Lyons, Tayloe Nickey, Vickie Rivers

If you have any questions or concerns about the newsletter, please contact marta@ennead.info.