may

 2007   

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

chair's comments

Gosh, here it is the first of May already.  As usual, the year is quickly going by.

Congratulations to all the people who participated in the Black Tie and Tennis Shoe skit.  The duties of directing the skit were handled by Llana Smith who did a great job.  All the participants worked hard, and the final production was awesome.  Thanks to Llana and to all the other participants.  You represented Ennead very well.

Derby Charlie
Ennead Chairman

The Krewe continues to raise money for Carnival’s Children’s Charity initiative.  If you have not donated or wish to write another check, please mail it to our Post Office box or give it to one of the Board members.  We are all trustworthy.

This past month was filled with a number of parties and other activities for our members.  We will start May with our traditional Kentucky Derby Day party at the home of Bill Hunt.  See elsewhere in the Newsletter for more details on this fun event.  The KY Derby Party is always a fun time, and I urge all of you to attend.  Thank you, Bill, for hosting this.

Hope that each of you has a great May!

Charlie

may events

Every Monday        6:30 pm
Tennis
Memphis Sports Academy,
820 S. Willett ~ Indoor Courts ~ All skill levels welcome  Contact Tayloe Nickey at 683-7460 or 409-6071

May 5, Saturday       3 - 6 pm
Kentucky Derby Party
Get your hat and head on down to Bill Hunt's house in Southaven.  1856 Nottingham Dr.  Mapquest Map  901-484-1879  Bring tables, chairs, & blankets for a picnic and enjoy food made by our catering committee, open bar, betting board, and music by Eddie Harrison.  This is a members only event.

May 10, Thursday     7:00 pm
Wine Party
at the home of Sandra Hurley, 8092 Griffon Cove, Cordova  755-4433 Mapquest Map Men bring wine, Ladies bring food.

May 14, Monday       6:30 pm
Poker
at the home of Susan Hanlon, 2575 Overlook Dr., Germantown, Phone: 758-0957.  Even birthday months bring beverages, odd birthday months bring finger food. Friends & prospective members welcome - no skill needed - nickel, dime, quarter - beginners will be tutored.  Contact Jim Browning, 336-5570 or jimsbrowning@yahoo.com.

coming ennead events
July 3    Fourth of July Party
Aug. 11   Annual Business Meeting

2007 Carnival Memphis Events

May
 4 - Carnival Member Party at Chickasaw Country Club
7 - 10 pm
Carnival Association Members & Guests
RSVP 788-7787

11 - Carnival 5K for Kids Party/Packet Pickup
5 - 7 pm
Young Avenue Deli, 2119 Young Ave.

12 - Carnival 5K for Kids
at Tobey Park, Central Ave. at Flicker.
Registration is 7-8:30 am - race at 9 am. Kid's Fun Run starts at 9:45 am and awards at 10:15 am. Live music by The Daddy Mack Blues Band. Be sure to hang out at the Ennead tent and enjoy breakfast before and/or during the race.  This is a great opportunity for you (especially if you have not contributed yet) and your family or friends to raise money for our children's' charity initiative.  A pledge form is included.  Just sign up with Carnival Memphis for $15 for the early bird discount ($20 at the event)at
http://carnivalmemphis.org/cgi-bin/online/storepro.php
Download your pledge sheet www.ennead.info/newsletter/5k.pdf
Now start getting pledges!  All pledge money will be collected at the race.

12 - Phoenix Clubroom Games
 at Tobey Park following the 5K

June
1 - Crown & Sceptre Ball
2 - Princess Ball
3 - RaMet Clubroom
4 - Sphinx Fashion Show Luncheon
4 - Carnival Zoo Party
5 - Carnival Fashion Extravaganza
5 - Memphi Clubroom
5 - RaMet Wine & Cheese Party
6 - Ennead Clubroom
6 - Osiris Clubroom
7 - Ptolemy Clubroom
8 - Luxor, Ptah, AAni & Sphinx Clubroom
9 - Grand Carnival Ball

May 20, Sunday     1:30 pm
No Trump Bridge
at the home of Kathleen Webster, 10264 Macon Rd., Cordova. Contact Kathleen Webster 754-9428

May 21, Monday           7:00 pm
Birthday Party
At the Cockeyed Camel - Friends and prospective members welcome.

May 22, Tuesday    6:30 pm
Spades
at the home of Liz Vickery, 7722 Juniper Cove West, Cordova Mapquest Everyone bring snacks or wine - Liz will supply 292-1259

May 24, Thurs.  5:30-7 pm Drinks
7 pm Dinner
Happy Hour/Dinner Group
at Jarrett's. Contact Mary Pat Custer for dinner reservations 754-5280 or marypcuster@aol.com in advance.  Happy hour will be on the patio, weather permitting.

Ennead needs YOU!

A lot of involvement goes into keeping our organization a place to have fun at the many parties and activities that it provides.  And only a handful of members do all the work. Unless you truly get involved in helping, you really don't get the full benefit of membership and it is the best way to really get to know your fellow Enneadians.  Please keep this in mind and step up to volunteer. 

 
Volunteer Job Postings

Ennead Newsletter Publisher
 Responsibilities: Compile information and post it on the Ennead web site every month.  This position requires some computer skills. (knowledge about Microsoft FrontPage a plus) Marta Vinzant will give instructions.

Ennead Photographer
Responsibilities:  Take photos at different events and email them to the webmaster and newsletter publisher.  Ennead has a digital camera to use.

Ennead Bar Chairman
Responsibilities:  Keep a sufficient inventory of bar supplies, transport, set up & break down, and coordinate bartenders for 6 open bar parties per year.

Ennead Clean-Up Chairman
Responsibilities:  Coordinate volunteers to work with Decorating Committee to clean up after parties.

Please contact Charles Crumby at 624-7410 or ccrumbycpa@yahoo.com.

Ennead merchandise continues to be available....All proceeds go to the Carnival Memphis Children's Charity. Contact Marta Vinzant at marta@ennead.info.

Embroidered Men's and Ladies Denim Shirts $27
Embroidered Gray Sweatshirts $23
Screen Printed Gray Sweatshirts $18
Embroidered Purple Sweatshirts $27
Screen Printed Purple Sweatshirts $22
Screen Printed White T-Shirts $10
Travel Coffee Mugs $10
XXL sizes add $3

may birthdays

tidbits
*Corrections for your directory: Shirley Lawson's home number is 388-9275; Bigelow Robinson's email is bigelow.robinson@comcast.net

*Message from Betty Reschenberg:
     I want to take this opportunity to thank all of the Ennead members who attended the Fundraiser in March and supported our commitment to Children’s Charities. It was a great party, a successful event and all who attended had a wonderful time.
     The Fundraiser would not have been a success without the support and hard work of a great group of people. The core group, Jimmy Humphreys, Tayloe Nickey, Dan Bowlin, Susanne Taylor. Mary Rea, Nancy Williams, Sara Qualls and Marta Vinzant, were just incredible.  All I had to do was ask any one of them to accomplish the task at hand. I know they got tired of hearing “would you please ……?”
     I also want to gratefully thank the following committee chair people. Susanne Taylor’s invitations were fantastic, and a special thank you to Lynn Maxted, Ellen Patrick, Jimmy Humphreys, Holly Randolph, Susanne Taylor, and Susie Sargent for addressing and “stuffing” over 350 invitations in brown paper bags all in one evening!! Mary Rae’s innovative and fun decorations were a great hit. What she and her committee accomplished on a shoestring budget was amazing. The “table snacks” were a huge success, thanks to Kathy Jacobs, Joyce Laws and Andy Anderson. Kathy and Joyce, the presentation was great. Shirley Lawson coordinated and assigned jobs to all who volunteered to help. Tayloe took over the “bar” with the help of Charlie Crumby and Bud Cowgill.  Bob Laurie helped with the staffing.
     Our entertainment was AWESOME! Dexter Tutor and the Rapscallions Revisited kept us on the floor dancing and our wonderful emcee Mike Beck kept us upbeat and going the whole evening. Thanks to Mike our auction was a HUGE success with some great assistance from Dexter and Danny Bowlin. BRAVO to Danny for a tremendous job well done as the entertainment chairman. And speaking of tremendous jobs well done, Marta Vinzant coordinated the involvement of our three charities with a helping hand from Jimmy Humphreys. The STARS made by the children were a huge success!  Also, we owe Marta thanks for the wonderful Ennead items we have been selling as part of our fundraising effort (don’t forget to order new shirts for summer).
     Karen McLaren and Debbie Callahan, as usual, made the registration desk look effortless. These two ladies deserve special recognition for their continued support for all our events.
     I would be very remiss by not mentioning the donation to Children’s Charities through Ennead by FedEx Corporation in the amount of $16,500. Their generosity and support carries a great impact. A special thank you to Linda Pappas who pursued and acquired this for the third year in a row.  In addition, Jimmy Humphreys, Charles Boone, Jerry Michie and Tayloe Nickey ... many thanks for your ongoing generous support.
     Our attendance by other Krewes was really great thanks to Nancy Williams’ constant communication with them. And if it had not been for Sara Qualls, with help from Kathy Jacobs and Cathy Welsh, the auction would not have been the spectacular success it was. Hip Hooray ladies!!
     THANKS TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU THAT SHOWED UP TO WORK AND SUPPORT THE COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN! Please know you are greatly appreciated. Finally, thanks to the members of the Board of Directors for their help and support.
Betty Reschenberg, Fundraising Chairman

board of directors
Charles Crumby, Chairman
Carolyn Mayo, Vice Chairman
Jim Driscoll, Secretary
Cindy Hawthorne, Treasurer
Andy Anderson, Bud Cowgill, Robie Hoffman, Joyce Hufford,
Bill Hunt, Barbara Lyons, Tayloe Nickey, Vickie Rivers

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