December   

2007  

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

Chair's comments

Dear Members- 

We truly had a wonderful New Member Recruitment Party. The 19th Century Club looked lovely, decorated by Belinda Pittman and her crew. The food by The Merry Cook was tasty.

The wine flowed and the music by the E-Band got our feet tapping and dancing.

Registration of our members and guests went smoothly due to the efforts of Vickie Rivers, Mary Rea and all their helpers. Thanks to everyone and also to those who stayed afterwards to clean-up.

But we cannot rest on our laurels. If you invited someone to attend our party as a guest believing that the individual would be a serious prospective member, it is YOUR responsibility to follow up with that guest and promote Ennead by encouraging him or her to attend further events. I met many very nice people but these are your friends, and you invited them, I hope, because you thought they would enjoy being members of the Krewe. Let’s keep the momentum going with phone calls and personal notes acknowledging their attendance.

Our Thanksgiving Potluck was, in a word-delicious! Mary Pat Custer as usual did a fine job coordinating the menu. There was so much to choose from on the groaning tables. Accolades to Vickie Rivers for hosting the event. She does it with such ease!! Everyone who attended went away well-satisfied.

As we wind up our year, our next BIG evening is our Black Tie Christmas Gala on December 15th at the Memphis Country Club.( See the details elsewhere in the newsletter.) I hope many people take advantage of cocktails and a special dinner at the Club prior to the dance. You can sit together with your favorite Ennead buddies and savor the warmth and good cheer of the holiday season.

Coming up on January 19th is Ennead’s 2008 Coronation. The planning committee has already set the wheels in motion for what will prove to be a splendid, memorable evening as King Ennead XVIII, Queen Sahara XVIII and their Royal Court are introduced to the Krewe and the other Krewes of Carnival Memphis. (Newer Ennead members please note- Ennead’s coronation is the first one of the Carnival Memphis season.) It is an exciting evening not to be missed.

It is my wish for the New Year as the Chairman of Ennead that we can all come together and make meaningful contributions that will help support the Krewe in 2008. There are always jobs that need doing. So if you are called upon to help, I hope you say "Yes". The Committee Chairmen are listed on the website www.ennead.info and you can call on your own to say-"I’d like to help". This is a great way to meet people. And isn’t that what Ennead is all about- sharing time with some fine and special people who comprise Ennead’s membership.

Happy Holidays to My Fellow Members. God Bless Us, One and All-

Carolyn

Prospective members

Carl Boggs

December events
Every Monday               6:30 pm
Tennis
Memphis Sports Academy,
820 S. Willett ~ Indoor Courts ~ All skill levels welcome.  Contact Jim Woods  at  434-7202 or jrwoods@fedex.com.

December 7, Friday      7:00 p.m.
Wine Party
hosted by Joe Chamoun - 10100 Shrewsburg Run West -Collierville, TN- call Carolyn Mayo with questions - 683-8966- Ladies bring wine and men bring food. This is a great event for prospective members. Invite your guests who attended last month's member recruitment party.

December 10, Monday   6:00 pm  
Poker
Hosted by Susan Hanlon - 2575 Overlook Drive in Germantown -  826-8293.  Bring an appetizer or drink to share. Friendly game with nickels, dimes, and a quarter-limit.  Beginners, new members, prospective members welcome.  For info, contact Don Chenault at 359-9444 or dchenault@noisupply.com

Saturday, Dec. 15       6:30 pm
Holiday Dinner & Dance @ Memphis Country Club
Black Tie formal - The membership should make plans to attend the dinner prior to the dance. A very reasonably priced and elegant dinner will be served, and later in the evening there will be a dessert buffet. Gather your friends, and dine at the beautifully decorated MCC. It will be a high point of the holiday season. Dinner and dance for guests $50.  Dance only for guests $30.  Dinner for members $30.  Deadline for dinner reservations is Dec. 1.  Please remember that cell phones are strictly prohibited.

.....New for members! Book Club coming in January

.....Ennead needs members to Chair the Event/Party Planning and Clean Up Committees. Contact Carolyn Mayo for "job description" and more details.  All other committee chairmen are listed on the website at www.ennead.info.

FYI...Christmas Dance, December 1, Saturday, at the Bert Ferguson Community Center from 7:30 pm until 11:00 pm featuring the music of D.J.  Russ Vaiden. These dances are held every fourth Saturday except for November and December.  

FYI... Memphis Bob Club New Year's Eve Party, December 31 @ the Marriott Hotel on American Way. Prior to December 1, the tickets are $40 per person or $400 a table. After December 1, the tickets are $45 per person or $450 per table. Cocktail attire. Ticket price includes champagne at midnight and a breakfast buffet. Contact Vickie Rivers for more information- 484-9149.

Up- Coming Events

2008 Ennead Coronation
Saturday, January 19-  Ennead Coronation @ U of Memphis Holiday Inn on Central Avenue.  Don't miss the unveiling of the new Ennead Court for 2008 Carnival Memphis.

Coronation Room Reservations
Once again, a block of hotel rooms have been reserved for Ennead members and friends.  The room rate is $119.00 + tax and must be reserved on or before Jan. 11, 2008.  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 third floor room - that is where the ballroom is.  Call 678-8200 for reservations.

2008 Ennead Royalty Brunch
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Holiday Inn, University of Memphis

Come one!  Come all!  To Sunday Brunch with the 2008 Royal Court.  Cost per person: $24 (includes tax and gratuity)  Reservations and money must be turned in to Cindy Hawthorne in advance!  Make check payable to Ennead, and mail to P. O. Box 172165, Memphis, TN  38187-2165.

Photos can be found on our website at www.ennead.info/photo_gallery.html. 

Board of Directors
Chairman- Carolyn Mayo
Vice Chairman- Andy Anderson
Treasurer - Cindy Hawthorn
Secretary - Linda Pappas
Charlie Crumby, John Goodyear,
Robie Hoffman, Bob Laurie, Steve Morrow, Vickie Rivers, Bigelow Robinson, and Nancy Williams

Congratulations to....
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Austin (Barbara Lyons), Mr. and Mrs. Mike Huey (Gail Jones), and Judy Alexander-Winkler who married in 2007. We will miss having you in Ennead and wish you the best life has to offer!

Newsletter  Comments ... from the editor
I am putting the e-newsletter together each month.  All  submissions should be sent directly to me (Susan Hanlon) at susan@ennead.info. I need to receive all your news, announcement, comments, etc. by the 22 of each month.  I welcome your ideas and comments.

Marta Vinzant will continue to be responsible for weekly email blasts, and has now graciously accepted the job as web master.  Send email blast submissions to Marta at marta@ennead.info.