January 2009

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

Be part of Ennead's Coronation.....

Volunteers are needed for Ennead's Coronation on January 24. There are many committees that need assistance prior to and during the Coronation. To help with registration, please contact Bill Raiford at  memnet@memphisnet.net or 276 4342. To volunteer for other committees (such as decorations and/or clean-up) contact Barbara Baker at bbaker483@comcast.net, cell 483-7365, or home 762-8223.

Chair's Comments

Dear Friends,

Greetings and salutations! As the New Year dawns, Ennead and the spirit of Ennead is strong and growing for nineteen years.  We are proud of our heritage and traditions as a Grand Carnival Krewe!     

Excitement is in the air as we prepare for our Queen, King and Royal Court.  Elaborate gowns and crowns decorated with jewels sound like something out of a fairytale, but at the Coronation of Queen Sahara and King Ennead XIX, fairytales will come true!   

We are so fortunate to have very talented and professional people planning this exciting event.  Chairman Barbara Baker and Co-Chairs Janice Casey and Andy Anderson are a great team.  Marta Vinzant, Lynn Maxted, Alan Bolton and Bill Raiford are also leading committees.  All members are encouraged to contact Chairpersons and offer your services.  Everyone is welcome!   

Altogether, we have had a very good year for gaining new members.  Membership Chairman David Brockmann, never misses a chance of recruiting and does so very effectively.  Getting new members is everyone’s responsibility.  New members are the lifeblood of any organization.  They bring new ideas and energy to the Krewe.  Everyone should bring a friend along to one of our functions such as the Coronation.  It is a great way to show what the Krewe does, what we stand for, and it is a nice opportunity to meet Krewe members.  Remember, you would not be a member of Ennead if someone had not invited you to join or exposed you to the work we do.   

While we are on the subject, our wonderfully efficient Treasurer Mary Rea, would like to remind you that dues for the coming year are due by January 1st and delinquent on the 15th.  To be listed in the 2009 membership directory, please mail your check right away.    

Each year, we make generous donations to three local children’s charities.  The winners for the 2009 carnival are Memphis Oral School for the Dear, Streets Ministries and Youth Villages.  Carnival Memphis and the ten Krewes will jointly host a fun charity auction at the University Club.  We will have a food and wine tasting with live entertainment.  Two of these charities have matching funds, and sponsorships are tax deductible!  Getting sponsorships is an extremely challenging task, but with extraordinary work, dedication and determination from our members and Fundraiser Chairman Jimmy Humphreys, we can make this a Memphis tradition! 

Three very special couples are leaving Ennead this year: John and Llana, Vickie and Bill, and Marti and Jack. Sincere thanks for your generous support throughout the years.  May your marriages always be blessed!  Congratulations and best wishes!  

May the New Year bring everyone lots of happiness and prosperity!     

With love,

Robie

January Events

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

Wine Party    December 31,  Wednesday   8:00 pm 
New Year's Eve at John Goodyear's home- 1583 Old Mill Road- Germantown- 754-5996 -Ladies bring appetizers and men bring wine. All members bring 2009 Ennead dues. RSVP to John thru your Evite invitation or call him at 754-5996.  

Wine Party   January 9, 2009,  Friday     7:00 pm
Hosted by Barbara Baker, 358 Leonora in East Memphis. Women bring wine and men bring appetizers. This is a great event for bring prospective members. If needed, contact Barbara at 483-7365 or 483-7365.

Save the date!  Mardi Gras Party - Friday, February 27 @ Silky Sullivan's @ 7:30 pm

Carnival Events
Ennead Coronation    January 24, 2009   Holiday Inn at University of Memphis
Luxor Coronation       January 31, 2009
Ptah Coronation         February 07, 2009
Sphinx Coronation     February 21, 2009
Ra-Met Coronation     February 28, 2009
Phoenix Coronation    March 7, 2009
Ptolemy Coronation   March 21, 2009
Carnival Memphis Grand Krewe Fundraiser April 18, 2009
Ptah Black Tie and Tennis Shoe April 25, 2009
Crown and Scepter Ball   May 29, 2009
Ennead Clubroom       June 3, 2009

Membership Chair's Comments
Hello Ennead members.....please pay you dues promptly.....$275 for 09.  We are doing quite well with returning former members and new folks.  Our members have been working hard to bring in new members and we appreciate your efforts.  As always, you can call me for assistance in your recruiting efforts......and please keep me informed so I learn their names and faces. 

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.

January Birthdays

Prospective Members

Sylvia Joure
Sponsored by David Brockmann

James McGarrity
Sponsored by Linda Dalton

Joy Nichols
Sponsored by Gracie Leatham

Welcome New Members

Tim Coggin

Debbie Danelz

Rita West

Tidbits
Annual Dues are due! Mail payment of $275 to Grand Krewe of Ennead, P.O. Box 17265, Memphis, TN 38187-2165 or give to a board member. You can also bring it to John Goodyear's New Year's Eve Wine Party. Dues are delinquent on January 15.  If you wish to use the 2-payment plan, 1/2 is due Jan. 1 and the other 1/2 + $5 will be due Feb. 1.

We will be starting on the membership directory immediately after the new year so that we can deliver them in a timely manner.  We need your help, though.  Please check the data base information for yourself to see that the information we have is correct.  Go to the bottom of the page and click on "update your subscription" and verify that all the information is correct, if not, please correct it.  This is the information that will go into the directory.  If you have any problems or questions or want to submit a new photo, please contact Marta Vinzant at marta@ennead.info. Just a note on the email blasts...please do not forward your emails to someone else.  This will give them access to your data base information.

Job Opening  Even in this tough economy, Ennead has a job opening for the right individual(s). We need a  clean-up committee chairman. The salary is commensurate with experience but, at minimum, is twice the Chairman's salary.  Contact Chairman Robie for details- 409-5405.

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 Brockmann, Jimmy Humphreys, Bob Laurie, and Nancy Williams

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