May 2009

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

Chair's Comments

Dear Krewe,
Congratulations!  Our wonderful Queen, McKay Clark and the Royal Court, with their choreographer, Joyce Hufford were completely inspiring.  They made such a strong effort to produce a wonderful skit for Ptah’s Black Tie and Tennis Shoe and they won first place.  Many thanks to everyone who worked so hard to represent Ennead and Carnival Memphis in a positive way!  Our “Krewes for Kids” Fundraiser was a rousing success!  It was a groundbreaking collaborative work by all ten Krewes to raise $50,000.00 for Memphis Oral School for the Deaf, Streets Ministries and Youth Villages.  Together, we surpassed our goals!  What more can I say besides thank you for all your support with this project.  Many individuals and volunteers helped make this great day possible:  Barbara Baker, Dave Everson and Marta Vinzant – but we can feel pride in being the community of Krewes that pulled together and made a difference. Over the last eight years alone, our dedicated efforts have resulted in a remarkable accomplishment of giving over $875,000.00 to local children’s charities.  What is really amazing is that we still have one more fundraiser to go.  Think what we can accomplish!
Everyone needs to pull together and support the Carnival Business & Industry Salute.  The recognition luncheon honors the community service & non-profit industry.  Awards will go to the Church Health Center, Youth Villages, Streets Ministries and Playhouse on the Square this Tuesday,  May the 5th at the Hilton Memphis Hotel.  Tickets are discounted to Krewe members.  E-mail: info@carnivalmemphis.org 

As Chairman of Ennead, I am asking you if you are interested in being on the Board of Directors, submit your name to be considered as a candidate for the Board.  This is both a privilege and a responsibility.  Let’s take Ennead to new heights!
Our greatest challenge is to attract qualified new members with fresh ideas and potential future leadership.  Everyone, enthusiastically bring your friends to our clubroom to show them what Carnival is all about.  Make them feel important.  Ennead is fellowship, involvement, commitment and countless opportunities to have fun and gain new friendships.
Wishing every one of you many blessings!
Robie

May  Ennead 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.

Carnival Events 2009

Event	Date/Location
Business and Industry Salute	Tuesday, May 5   12 noon  Memphis Hilton
Phoenix Games   Complementary hot dogs, chips, fruit, beer, soft drinks and water will be provided. Trophies will be awarded at the Phoenix Clubroom.	Saturday, May 9    10:00 a.m. Agricenter International Field
Boll Weevil's Cocktail Party	Sunday, May 24      4 pm    Hilton Memphis
Crown and Scepter Ball	Friday, May 29      6 pm    Hilton Memphis
RaMet Clubroom	Sunday, May 31
Phoenix Clubroom	Tuesday, June 2
Ennead Clubroom	Wednesday, June 3        Holiday Inn U of M
Carnival Fashion Extravaganza	Thursday, June 4   12 noon     Hilton Memphis
Luxor, Ptah and Sphinx Clubroom	Friday, June 5

May Birthdays

Membership Chair's Comments
David Kelly, CC Myers, Mark Noah and Bruce Schuessler 's membership applications were approved by the board at our April Meeting.  Welcome!!!  We look forward to having you with us as we participate in Carnival Memphis and our other year-round activities.  We need all members to recruit other quality members.  You can get an application online at www.ennead.info on the "About Us" page; from any board member; or by contacting me, David Brockmann, at 323-4205 or email brockmanndavid@hotmail.com.

David Kelley
Sponsored by
Don Tillilie

CC Myers
Sponsored by
Dick Raichelson

Mark Noah
Sponsored by
Marta Vinzant

Bruce Schuessler
Sponsored by
John Goodyear

Tidbits
Carnival Memphis Memberships on sale:  Carnival Memphis offers membership discounts to Grand Krewe Members:  individual memberships are $50 instead of $75, and family memberships are $100 instead of $150. Every member of a Grand Krewe gets the discount on the Carnival Membership, which entitles them to discounted ticket prices to Carnival events.  The current year royalty who join the Carnival Memphis receive an additional discount on tickets to carnival events. 

Board of Directors
Chairman - Robie Hoffman
Vice Chairman - Marta Vinzant
Treasurer - Mary Rea
Secretary -  Barbara Baker
Directors at large - David Brockmann, Don Chenault, John Goodyear, Susan Hanlon, Bob Laurie, Dallas Moore, Dick Raichelson, and Nancy Williams

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