September

 2008   

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

Saturday, September 20
3:30 pm to 8 PM- Ennead Party
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm- MClain's competitive target shooting
McClain Gordon's Hound Dog Ranch
4830 McKinstry Street, Moscow, TN

Activities:
Fishing- catch and release- any time after 2:30
Picnic- begins at 3:30 pm- Members bring their own picnic lunch, beverages, and lawn chairs.    
Sunset watching -6 pm -The sunset alone will be worth the drive.
Bonfire and visiting until 8 pm
Important notes:
This is a 300 acre ranch formerly owned by Vernon and Elvis Presley.
A 2 bedroom/2 bath antique log cabin with all facilities is head quarters. We'll be outdoors under the trees and/or walking thru cattle pastures, so wear long pants/slacks and socks for comfort.

Save the Date:

Friday, October 31, Halloween- Agricenter Barn

Chair's Comments

What a wonderful and challenging year is coming up for Ennead.  Thank you for the opportunity to serve as Chairman.   It is fun to give back to the organization that has given me so much pleasure. 

To my fellow elected members, I thank you for the tremendous honor and responsibility with which you have entrusted me. First of all I want to thank the previous board members for their loyal, dedicated service to our Krewe. 

To the newly elected members of the Board I also want to congratulate you once again on your successful elections.  I extend my thanks to the members for your confidence in us.  We will not let you down. 

Not much has happened since I took over in August.  Let me point out some opportunities for us.  The September party is going to be at a fun location, McClain Gordon’s “Hound Dog Ranch” in Moscow, Tennessee.  What fun to have a picnic on a 300 acre ranch formerly owned by Elvis and Vernon Presley.  The date is Saturday, September 20.  The time is from 2:30 until 8:00 p. m.  See this newsletter for details.   

My goodness, what a wonderful fall! We have our annual Halloween party, New Members Party and the Christmas Gala!  We are going to have an awesome year! 

My door is always open.   Please try to join a committee.  If you have any thoughts, I will be glad to hear from you. 

I love all of you. 

Robie

September Events

Every Monday        6:30 pm
Tennis
Memphis Sports Academy,
820 S. Willett ~ Indoor Courts ~ All skill levels welcome  Contact Jim Woods at 434-2170 or jrwoods@fedex.com.

September  9, Tuesday       6:30 pm
Poker
at the home of Susan Hanlon, 2575 Overlook Drive, Germantown. Prospective or active members with no poker skills welcome. Nickel, dime, quarter bets only.  Contact Don Chenualt (359-9444) or Susan Hanlon   (826-8293).

September 18, Thursday 6:30 pm
Movie Night
organized by Jeff Bailey. Meet in the Malco Paradiso Theater lobby (just off Poplar behind White Station Tower). You chose your movie. Contact Jeff for more details-210-5693. Some members may want to meet before for cocktails and/or dinner.

Alan Bolton
Sponsored by Janice Casey

9th Annual Cockeyed Camel Charity Golf Tournament

Benefiting Martha's Manor - Sunday, September 7, 1 pm 

at The Links of Galloway -  $95/person or $380/team 

Hole Sponsors needed - $175

Contact: David Everson 755-2951 or davidcamel@aol.com 

New Board of Directors

Chairman - Robie Hoffman
Vice Chairman - Marta Vinzant
Treasurer - Mary Rea
Secretary -  Barbara Baker
Directors at large - Don Chenault, John Goodyear, Susan Hanlon, Dick Raichelson, David Brockman, Jimmy Humphreys, Bob Laurie, and Nancy Williams

Congratulations to
Llana Smith and John Rada! 

They were married in a private ceremony at the "Ranch" on 8/8/08 at 8:08 pm.

September 19, Friday  5:30- Drinks
7 pm Dinner
Happy Hour/Dinner Group
La Chardonnay Wine Bistro- 2105 Madison Avenue, 725-1375. Note: This is a new location for La Chardonnay but is right across the street from the former one.    Contact Mary Pat Custer for dinner reservations 754-5280 or  marypcuster@aol.com in advance.

September 20, Saturday  3:30 pm
Picnic and Bonfire
hosted by McClain Gordon- picnic at Hound Dog Ranch. At 2:30 pm, there is a pre-party shooting contest using .22 guns and/or rifles. See details listed above.   

September 21, Sunday     1:30 pm
No Trump Bridge hosted by Kathleen Webster- 10264 Macon Road.  Contact Kathleen Webster 754-9428  

September 26, Friday     6:30 pm
Wine Party
at the home of Janet Dodson at 6400 Carolot, Memphis, TN 38135.  828-5911, 377-1346  Ladies bring food, and men bring wine.

September 29,  Monday  6:30 pm
Spades
at the home of Peggy Edwards, 8251 Country Creek Cove, Cordova,  624-6841. Reorganization! Fresh Start! Come join this fun group and help set the tone for a new year of cards and camaraderie. Beginners are welcome and will receive free Spades lessons.

Save the date:

James Williams Memorial Jazz Concert
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008    8:00 PM

This musical salute unites all of these Memphis international jazz luminaries on one stage as we honor the memory and music of one of Memphis' own true jazz legends. The late James Williams was a pivotal figure in the Memphis Jazz Piano tradition.  He joined the influential Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers in the company of Wynton Marsalis. 

The show  features Mulgrew Miller, Donald Brown, Bill Mobley, Gary Topper, Billy Pierce, Johnny Yancy, Errol Thomas, Renardo Ward, Sal Crocker, Michael Jefry Stevens and produced in cooperation with Strictly Jazz Entertainment.

If you have any questions or concerns about the newsletter, please contact susanhhanlon@hotmail.com