Ennead Newsletter April 2010

Marta's Memo

I’d like to thank Marion Marr and everyone involved in creating the best float for the St. Patty’s Day parade. The Egyptian guy made a great leprechaun, but not quite as good as Dancin’ Dan. The royal court and all their subjects threw beads and candy to the crowds along Beale Street. It was a little chilly, but the rain held off. We wished we had captured our runaway float on film, but the tale of how it came loose from the hitch and ran off into Audubon Park is still keeping us in stitches.

Our wine parties, like happy hour and dinner group, are for members and prospective members only. These events are perks of membership in Ennead and give our members the perfect opportunity to invite prospective members to come meet us and get to know more about our organization. If you have brought visitors to these events and they have attended 3 or more, please ask them to join. Thank you Michelle Kornberger for hosting our March wine party. A great time was had by everyone. There was some great food, guys! If you would like to host a wine party, please contact Donna at 756-1716.

The coronations are over for this Carnival year, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a lot of events to attend. We had a great representation at Phoenix’s Karaoke party. Julie Eaves won first place for best female performer and Walt Henley won second place for best male performer. Even though we didn’t win in the group category, we were all winners just for giving it our all. And our Egyptian guy was transformed once again into “My Guy”.

I’m looking forward to participating in the Black Tie and Tennis Shoe skit on April 17th. I believe we have a record number of members getting involved this year and I think that is awesome!! For all of you who are not in the skit, please plan to attend to give us support and cheer us on.

Our annual fundraiser, Krewes for Kids, is coming up on April 24^th. Please get your last minute auction items to Barbara Baker, our Fundraising Chairman. If you haven’t already, please purchase your tickets online at www.carnivalmemphis.org. You don’t want to miss our annual fundraising event. This is what we are really all about….”partying with a purpose”.

Do you know someone who might enjoy membership in our krewe? Invite them to join.

See you next time!

Marta

April Ennead Events

Tennis- 6pm Every Monday evening. All levels welcomed Contact Contact Jim Woods at 434-2170 or jrwoods@fedex.com.

Happy Hour - Friday April 2, 5-7 pm at The Tower Room, 5100 Poplar Ave. in Clark Tower. Specials, $1 off all wines by the glass and 1/2 price well drinks.

Wine Tasting - Friday April 9, 7 pm at Janet Dodson's (377-1346), 6400 Carolot Lane, Bartlett. Ladies bring food, men bring wine. Directions: I-40 to Whitten Rd. Exit- Go North to Bartlett. Whitten becomes Kirby Whitten. Cross Stage Rd. Continue on Kirby Whitten to Egypt Central ( 2 way stop). Turn left on Egypt Central. Turn right @ 2nd street ( Ellendale Rd). Go to 3 way stop. Stay on Ellendale. Carolot is 2nd street on the left. ( Castle Ridge subdivisiion). House is on the right in front of King Arthur Cove. Approx. 10 min. from I-40

Dinner Group - Sunday, April 18, 11:30 am brunch at Bosco's on Overton Square. Please contact Mary Pat to let her know you will be attending so there will be enough seats for everyone. marypcuster@aol.com

Bridge - Sunday, April 18, 1:30 pm at Kathleen Webster's, 10264 Macon Road, Cordova. 754-9428

Krewes for Kids - Saturday April 24, 7-11 pm at University Club, 1346 Central Avenue. Purchase your ticket on line www.carnivalmemphis.org Tickets are $50 prior to April 16 and $60 after that.

FUNDRAISING

April 24^th Krewe for Kids Auction to benefit Le Bonheur, Knowledge Quest , and Child Advocacy Center will be an exciting evening of fun, music, and, of course, the opportunity to get some great deals. The first business is to find some great items for the silent and live auctions. Because of limited space (and to make sure there is plenty of time for partying), we are combining some of the items into packages and baskets. Ennead has been asked to deliver 10-15 donation items so let’s get thinking about some innovative ways to raise money for our charities. I will be coordinating the items along with Dan and CC Meyers. If you have any questions about how to present the items in the best light, give me a call.

All items with the paperwork must be submitted by Wednesday, April 7^th 5pm to be included in the auction booklet. Items after that date will be accepted up until the 21^st but no recognition will be given. The April Wine Party, Happy Hour and Dinner Group will be a great time to bring items. You can call me at 901-483-7365 or bbaker483@comcast.net and I will be glad to help with everything.

Thanks,

Barbara Baker, Fundraising Chairman

A Special Note

I want to thank all of those who offered condolences and concern during the recent loss of my son, Jamie Witt. My family and I appreciated the food, flowers, prayers, and personal kitchen helpers who made the time easier to endure. Jamie’s father was also very touched by the outpouring of affection for all of us at the visitation.

Sincerely,

Holly

"Fat Friday" Mardi Gras Fais Do Do (Wild Cajun Dance Party)

*COMING EVENTS & CARNIVAL MEMPHIS CALENDAR*
April
17 Sat.	Ptah Black Tie and Tennis Shoe - Germantown Performing Arts Center
24 Sat.	*Krewes for Kids - University Club*
May
01 Sat.	*Kentucky Derby Party - Charles Boone's*
05 Wed.	*B&I Luncheon - Hilton*
08 Sat.	Junior League 5K for Kids
20 Thurs.	Queen Bees Cocktail Party
22 Sat.	Phoenix Games - Agricenter
23 Sun.	Boll Weevil Party - Homebuilders Association
June
04 Fri.	Crown and Scepter Coronation Ball - Hilton
05 Sat.	Princess Ball - Polo Club
06 Sun.	RaMet Clubroom - Double Tree Downtown
07 Mon.	Sphinx Queen's Luncheon
08 Tue.	Phoenix Clubroom
08 Tue.	Memphi Clubroom
09 Wed.	Carnival Zoo Party
09 Wed.	Ennead Clubroom - Homebuilders Association
09 Wed.	Osiris Clubroom
10 Thurs.	Carnival Fashion Extravaganza - Hilton
10 Thurs.	Ptolemy Clubroom
11 Fri.	Memphi Luncheon
11 Fri.	Luxor, Ptah, and Sphinx Clubroom - Homebuilders Association
July
04 Sun.	4th of July Party - Bill Hunt's

April 2010
Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
				1	2 Happy Hour at the Tower Room 5-7 pm	3
4	5 Tennis 6 pm	6	7	8	9 Wine Tasting @Janet Dodson's 7pm	10
11	12 Tennis 6 pm	13	14	15	16	17 Black Tie & Tennis Shoe
18 Brunch @ Bosco's 11:30 am Bridge 1:30 pm	19 Tennis 6 pm	20	21	22	23	24 Krewes For Kids
25	26 Tennis 6 pm	27	28	29	30

*Welcome New Members!*
Debra Arnett Sponsored by Bill Hunt	Mike Harless Sponsored by Jimmy Tual