The next meeting of the Krewe of Carrollton will be held on Tuesday, August 10th at the Lions Club of Metairie (1627 Metairie Road) for 7:00 pm. Chef Brad and crew is preparing dinner – we have had Mexican and Italian-I don’t know what nationality he is planning this month. Please make every effort to attend. Of utmost importance, bring a friend with you to the meeting. RECRUIT, RECRUIT, RECRUIT!!!!!!!!
Make your plans for October 30th. That is the night of our Coronation Ball where the Court will be introduced. It is also the night we find out who will reign as King Carrollton LXXXVII-that’s the 87th for our less intelligent members (probably most of you were already asking your wife). The format this year is the same as last year-Open Bar and cocktail buffet following the presentation. This year’s event is being held at the Crowne Plaza Airport (originally, the Holidome). Free Parking. Also a new band is booked –The Rat Pack. Tickets are $60 per person and Not available at the door. Please get your groups together and start reserving your tables at the meeting. Please show your support of our Court. King Circle members are reminded to wear tuxedo.
Prior to our Coronation, the King Circle will hold its drawing party on September 11th . This year’s party is being hosted by Joe and Lisa Larocca (hopefully Joe is aware of this) Invitations will be mailed to all current and honorary members of the Kings Circle-but mark this date on your calendar.
Throw order forms will be available at the meeting. We will have a new look to some of our throws and bead packages. Remember, throws are sold on a first come basis-when they are SOLD OUT that means there are NO MORE-----ORDER EARLY. Buy your throws through the Krewe and they are loaded on the float for you. Also save money as they are priced RIGHT!
Progressive raffle will be restarted as Joe Knecht walked away from the last meeting with a little deeper pockets (Hopefully he told Jane or she knows now – over $600) Let’s build it back up!
Thanks to those members and their wives who attended the National Guard meeting and passed out beads to the soldiers and their wives.
Now that the summer is basically behind us and the kids are almost all back in school, the Mardi Gras season is that much closer. Many members did take notice of my last notice and have either mailed their dues or some have paid online. Please keep in mind that our roster must be completed following the September meeting for our costumer. No dues….No spot. Please take care of business. Float lieutenants are again requested to clean up any problems on their individual floats. This is the year we want to increase our membership-Get a new member and either receive a $100 credit on your account or pass on the $100 to the new member. Get over 5 new members and earn a chance to get a free ticket to the Supper Dance. See you on the 10th