November

  2008

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


Chair's Comments

Hello Krewe,

Well, here we are with Thanksgiving just a few short weeks away!  It's hard to believe. 

The Halloween party was a success.  Thank you, thank you to all of you who work to make our events run so smoothly.  Great job! 

We are planning several events in the next couple of months.  Please think about recruiting efforts and inviting someone who you haven’t approached yet.  It’s up to all of us to keep our Krewe vital and growing.

The Executive Committee of Carnival Memphis is planning one Mega Fundraiser for our Children’s Charity Initiative with food and live music.  The ten Krewe Chairmen are working hard. This is in the planning stage at this point, but we are going to ask all members to help with this event.  We are going to have a great year!   

In recognition of your hard work, support and investment in our Krewe and to Carnival Memphis, in 2009 the Grand Krewe members will be offering a discount for Carnival Memphis Association membership.  You have the privilege of joining for $50.00 instead of $75.00. 

Hope to see everyone at the Fairway Towers Saturday, November 15 for our Wine Party!  Good food, good drink, good friends – what more could you ask?  Remember, this is also a recruiting event! 

Join us for an unforgettable festive Christmas Gala.  Please mark your calendar for Saturday December 13 at the Memphis Country Club.  We will have a wonderful dinner and dance the night away! 

The way to great creativity is really quite simple.  Just keep the door open and it will come.  Your suggestions are always welcome.

Warmest regards,

Robie Hoffman

November 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.

November 9, Sunday      1:00 pm
Sunday Brunch
Bosco's on the Square, 2120 Madison Avenue, 432-2222. Contact Ann Newell for  reservations 682-4990 or adnewell1@bellsouth.net.

November 15 , Saturday     7:00 pm
Wine Party
Special Membership Recruiting Wine Party
Fairway Towers Club House. Men bring food and women bring wine. See invitation above for more details.


Message from David Brockman, Membership Chairman

New Member Recruiting.....If you have a prospective member please call David Brockmann and put them on the prospects list.  This is very important.  Recruiting is going well.....but we need everyone's help in this effort.  Thanks, and keep up the good work! 

You can get an application online at www.ennead.info on the "About Us" page, from any board member by contacting David Brockmann at 323-4205 or email brockmanndavid@hotmail.com.



New Members

  

Tayloe Nickey   Ron  Kirkpatrick


 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


Job Postings

Even in this tough economy, Ennead has two job openings for the right individuals. We need a photographer and a clean up committee chairman. Contact Chairman Robie for details- 409-5405.

November 16, Sunday     1:30 pm
No Trump Bridge
hosted by Kathleen Webster- 10264 Macon Road.  Contact Kathleen Webster 754-9428  

November 23, Sunday 4:00 pm
Thanksgiving Potluck (members only)
hosted by Annette Hamilton, 5568 Hackberry Cove, Memphis, 683-2030
Annette suggests that people carpool if possible because of limited parking. Also, parking is permissible on Yates.  Please call Mary Pat Custer (754-5280)to let her know what you are bringing and also to make sure there is enough of everything. 

Spades/ Poker
Spades and Poker will not meet during November and December.

 


November Birthdays

Jack Marsh 1
Janet Dodson 2
Alan Fisher 7
Bonnie Dondeville-Farley 8
Mary Lee Henderson 9
Cavett Conaway 13
Joyce Laws 13
Donna Mikeal 19
Nancy Enochs 19
Billy Britton 22
Ron Kirkpatrick 23
Elaine Zimmerman 25
Don Tillilie 26
John McNulty 28
Jere Gerard 29

Save the Dates

November 15 - Membership Recruiting Wine Party @ Fairway Towers Clubhouse

November 23 - Thanksgiving Pot Luck @ Annette Hamilton's -members only

December 7 - Sunday Brunch @ Marciano's, Brookhaven Circle, 628-1660

December 13 - Christmas Gala @ Memphis Country Club

December Cultural Arts Event- Tuna Christmas at Playhouse on the Square- date to be announced

December 21 - Christmas Pot Luck @ Vickie Rivers Carwell's home, 8881 Woodmark, Cordova, at 4:00 PM- Members only

January 24, 2009 - Coronation  Holiday Inn at University of Memphis


Better odds than Tunica

Starting this month, we will be selling raffle tickets:

 Dinner at the Christmas Gala for $1 each
value = $50

Ennead Membership Dues $10 each
value = PRICELESS


 With Deepest Sympathy

Mary Pat Custer's 36 year old daughter, Mary Quitman Custer, passed away.  Her funeral will be Friday, October 31.   The family  requests that instead of flowers that you  make a donation to The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 806 Concordia Ave. Vidalia, LA (318-336-7405) or to The Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70114. 

Marion Marr's mother passed away at her home in Humboldt. 

Please keep Mary Pat and Marion and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

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