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Krewe of Gambrinus January 2015 January 23rd Jester Circle Dinner Pg.3 January 24th Den Party Pg. 4 January 31st Coronation Ball Pg.5 February 1st Brunch at Hotel Galvez Pg.6 Ball Weekend: Parade Weekend: February 6th February 7th Beading in the Community Pg.6 George Mitchell Award and Parade Pg.8 Pre-Parade Party at Yaga’s Pg.9 Gambrinus Lights up the Night Parade Brew-Ha-Ha Party 1 Krewe of Gambrinus January 2015 Captain’s Note: . . Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler Roaring Back to the 20’s Krewe Sponsors: Joe & Mary Tambrella 2 . Krewe of Gambrinus January 2015 Jester’s Circle Where: The Shipyard Hall at Willie G’s When: January 23rd Who: Jester Circle Supporters What Time: 6:30 p.m. The annual Jester’s Circle Dinner is upon us. Last year’s dinner had a record attendance and this year’s should be even better. The Jester’s Circle was established many years ago as an opportunity for interested members to socialize, dine, and to provide additional support to our Krewe. Jester’s Circle members are recognized for their extraordinary generosity and benevolence in our Krewe newsletter and on the Coronation Ball program. This year’s dinner is on Friday, January 23, 2015 and will be held at Willie G’s at 2100 Harborside in Galveston in their Shipyard Hall. Social hour will be from 6:30 to 7:30 with dinner following. Membership in the Jester’s Circle is $275.00 per person or $550.00 per couple. For those interested in joining us this year please mail your contribution to me by January 16th, as we must confirm attendance with Willie G’s for their planning needs. An email confirming your desired attendance is greatly appreciated. If you would like additional information I can be reached at: [email protected] or directly at 713.824.4195. The mailing address for payment is: 1198 Sailfish St., Bayou Vista, TX 77563. Thank you for your continued support, Chris Gimenez New Members / All Members NEW MEMBERS WELCOME new members who have joined since the last newsletter - Holly Wade, John Prejean, John Leonard, Jimmie Allen, and Mary Callier. All new members this year, please wear your new member name tags and pearl beads to the upcoming Den Party on January 24 so we know who you are and can welcome you in true Gambrinus style. If you have not gotten your name tag and pearl bead, they will be at sign in at the Den Party. Any questions or concerns, contact me. I am here for you. ALL MEMBERS There are still a few bags of the specialty beads left to order for $130 per bag. Get your order to me asap if you need a bag - FIRST COME-FIRST SERVE. Believe me, the parade route is very long and you do not want to run out of beads. Having nothing to throw is a BUMMER!!! PARTY ON - ROARING BACK TO THE 20"S Janet Morgan, [email protected] 409-770-0876, cell 832-561-4633 3 Krewe of Gambrinus January 2015 Den Party Where: Float Barn, 44th Street and Avenue G When: January 24, 2014 Who: Members and Invited Guests How Long: 1:00 p.m. til 5:00 p.m. How Much: Members Free /Guests ($25) The Den Party is our traditional kick off of the Mardi Gras season. The doors of the Gambrinus Float Barn will be thrown open for an afternoon of Gambrinus Revelry. Food provided by Dickinson BBQ, Drinks, Music, Old Friends, New Friends, Meeting the Royal Court. ! Beads! Beads! And more Beads! You will be able to look over the floats you will be riding this year. What a great way to begin the “Month that is Mardi Gras” Our social committee has so many things in store for this year’s Den Party ! Don’t be late or you may miss out on some good old Mardi Gras fun. Richard Ivey, Director and Social Committee Chair 4 Krewe of Gambrinus January 2015 Coronation Ball “The Roaring Twenties" Coronation Ball We are going to be roaring back to the twenties at the premier party of the year. The Coronation Ball committee is ready to make this an event of swanky glitz and glamour. The Galveston Island convention center will be transformed into the biggest Speak Easy in town. Doors will open at 7:00pm The Coronation will start at 8:00pm sharp as we welcome the entrance of King Gambrinus XXV in anticipation of his crowning and passing the scepter to our new King Gambrinus XXVI and crowning Her Royal Majesty The Queen. The Royal Court in all their finery will certainly dazzle the guest and promises beads- beads- beads. Past Kings and Queens you are invited to drop by the Royal room and wish the 2015 Royal Court a great year. The Doppleganger Band is one of the most sought after groups in the Houston area and will keep you on the dance floor all night. Their lead singer is also a regular in Las Vegas. They are a true premier band. For your dinning pleasure you are invited to a delicious dinner buffet immediately following the Coronation. There will be a chefs carving station with your choice of chicken beef or fish with all the trimmings along with everyone's favorite a Martini potato bar. Bootlegging is not required since there will be a "Juice Joint" with every top shelf libation you desire. Genesis Photographers will be there to capture that special moment with you and your special person. Face Painters will be on hand to give you that great Mardi Gras look. Be sure and look for special characters that will be mingling with the guest. Please get your response cards in asap so table arrangements can be made for you and your table mates. Looking forward to making this another great year. Sandra Thiem Coronation Ball Coordinator [email protected] 5 Krewe of Gambrinus January 2015 Sunday Brunch "Brunch at the Hotel Galvez - Sunday February 1st, 2014 We will be enjoying the Champagne Brunch at the Galvez again this year the morning after the Ball (Sunday, Feb.1) at 11:00 am. The cost is $40 for adults, $36 for seniors ( 60 and older), $26 for children (6-11), and free for 5 and under. Please contact me at [email protected] if you plan to attend. Beading in the Community Beading for a Great Cause - Nursing Homes The Krewe of Gambrinus proudly supports the residents of The Meridian Retirement Community and the Gulf Health Care Center. Our Royal Court will guide Krewe members on a beading parade with our elderly friends. The joy that this small bit of time gives to these folks is a WONDERFUL way to kick off your Mardi Gras experience. Plan to attend this year! The Meridian Retirement Community Gulf Health Care Center 2228 Seawall Blvd. 3702 Cove View Blvd. Hostess: Carolyn Urbani Host: Richard Ivey Times and dates were not available at this time . As soon as all the information has been provided an email will be sent to all Krewe Members. 6 Krewe of Gambrinus January 2015 Parade Weekend Happy Mardi Gras! Its time once again for Gambrinus to Light Up The Night! In the following pages you will find all the information you need to enjoy all our Mardi Gras Weekend Festivities. Gather up your beads, your costumes, your ice chests, and your Mardi Gras Spirit. Join King Gambrinus XXVI Angelo “Flukey” Urbani, His lovely Queen Julie Jannett, and The Greatest Krewe In The World in celebrating Mardi Gras in Galveston! 7 Krewe of Gambrinus January 2015 George Mitchell Award and Parade 8 Krewe of Gambrinus January 2015 Parade Eve Party at Yaga’s Where: When: Yaga’s, 2314 Strand Street February 6th, 6:30 p.m. til 10:00 p.m. Cost: Members (Free) Guests ($20) This wonderful party will be held at Yaga’s on the Strand again this year, Friday, February 6, from 6:30 to 10:00, with Yaga’s all to ourselves during that time. If you missed it last year, it was really FUN, with great food and access to the Strand activities if desired. This party is free to members and $20 for guests, cash only. You can get into the entertainment area for free with a decorated umbrella at 21st and Mechanic. With that umbrella you can march in the Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade if you want. Line up starts at 6:30 and the parade at 8:00. We encourage all to belly-up to Yaga’s Bar for our libations. Part of our attractive price for the event is an expectation that we will spend freely at the bar. Please do your part to help us run the bar tab up! Remember that Texas law prohibits you from taking alcoholic beverages in or out of Yaga’s, so save yourself frustration by finishing them off first either way. The law was actively enforced last year. You should have already received information on the George P. Mitchell award ceremony that same afternoon honoring the Lidstone’s, founders of the Krewe of Aquarius. You will remember that our own George and Sherry Black were honored last year. The social hour starts at the Press Box at 3:30, followed by a Dixie Land band accompanied march to the Tremont for the ceremony at 5:00. Our Krewe has been invited to attend. If you have any questions please contact me, Karen Hansen at [email protected] 9 Krewe of Gambrinus January 2015 GambrinusLightsUptheNightParade The parade staging location is 57th and Seawall Boulevard. There will not be bus transportation to the parade site. If you are a new member, please check with your friends or your Float Captain to answer any of your questions that pertain to riding on your float. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers and all the fixins’ courtesy of the 2014 King Bob Planck, being served up by the Lighthouse Charity Team between 3-5 in the Party Zone. The Party Zone is the area of the line up which will be formed between 2 lines of floats this year instead of the long single line of floats we had last year. At the top of the Party Zone the King, Queen & Royal Court will preside over the festivities on their float. Music will be supplied by the Houkelele Music Group participating in our parade. Please review the following Safety Information and the Brew Ha Ha Party Information that will follow the parade! Stay Safe and Have a Wonderful Time!! 10 Krewe of Gambrinus January 2015 Parade Safety and Other Important Stuff: Important Safety and Regulatory Information: Please read completely! Parade day is Saturday, February 7, 2015, at 6:00 pm The parade staging location is 57th and Seawall Boulevard. There will not be bus transportation to the parade site. Only Full MEMBERS, or their alternate, can ride on the floats. Associate Members cannot unless they are a Full Member’s alternate. You must be 21 or older. Insurance reasons make this non-negotiable. You must be on your float by 5:30 pm and start staging your beads, etc. There will be costume judging this year. See your Float Captain for details. Do not attach any posters, flags, signs or any other item to your float. You may have sponsors on your float. Be kind and respectful to them. Be helpful if you can. They help pay for the parade and we want them to always want to come back again. SAFETY ISSUES: These items are for the safety of the riders and the spectators and are part of our insurance requirements. NO SMOKING ON A FLOAT – Your Float Captain has the authority to have you removed if you do – even in the middle of the parade. Wear shoes that are comfortable and provide a firm grip on the wood decks in case of any sudden movements of the float. Pace your drinking so you do not become unstable. We do not want anyone to fall. You will be on the float for about 4 hours. No fighting or causing someone to want to! Be respectful to all your fellow riders. Don’t drink more than you can handle! Do not throw or hand beads to people that come up to the float. This encourages poor behavior that can cause someone to be injured. Do not throw beads when your float is stopped! Know the location of the fire extinguisher on your float. It is near the port-o- potty. PERSONAL ITEMS: You may bring your own snacks and drinks in a small cooler or cold bag. You may bring your own beads and throws. 11 Krewe of Gambrinus January 2015 Parade Safety and Other Important Stuff: Items that you bring may be left on the float until clean-up at the float barn on Sunday at 12:00 noon. Do not take anything off the float that does not belong to you when you get your belongings! Anything still left on the floats after clean-up may be thrown away and will not be the responsibility of the Krewe. Once the parade begins, you cannot get off the float; even if the float is stopped for a moment. If you get off, your Float Captain may not let you back on. There is a port-o-potty on each float. However, before the parade starts use the ones that will be placed at the staging area. Dispose of your trash properly. Your Float Captain will have plastic garbage bags. DO NOT throw your trash on the street either during the staging time or while the parade is in motion. The Krewe may be fined if you drop any trash on the street. THROWING BEADS: Beads provided by the Krewe will already be stationed at your spot on the float. Do not throw any beads until your float is on Seawall Boulevard. Do not throw any beads when your float is stopped. This causes people to come too close to the floats. This is an insurance requirement! You may be asked to leave the float in the middle of the parade if you do not heed this instruction. Always throw your beads to people near the sidewalks. Do not encourage or reward people that come up to the floats for beads. This is a safety and insurance issue! The Parade will end after passing through the Strand. The floats will be routed to Santa Fe where you will be able to board buses that will be parked at Santa Fe and 26th Street. Plan to attend the brew-ha-ha after the parade at The Convention Center. See your Float Captain for information on booking a room. On Sunday at 12:00 noon, please come to the Float Barn to help clean your float of all trash and remove all sound equipment and other items. The Parade Marshalls and Board of Directors look forward to a FUN and SAFE parade experience for everyone. Please encourage your fellow float riders to follow the safety guidelines. 12 Krewe of Gambrinus January 2015 Brewe Ha Ha Party The Brew Ha Ha will be held in the Galveston Convention Center located at 5600 Seawall Blvd. We will be allowed to board the floats at 2:30pm this year. Starting at 3pm there will be hot dogs, hamburgers and all the fixins’ courtesy of the 2014 King Bob Planck, being served up by the Lighthouse Charity Team between 3-5 in the Party Zone. The Party Zone is the area of the lineup which will be formed between 2 lines of floats this year instead of the long single line of floats we had last year. There will also be live music supplied in the Party Zone by the Houkelele Music Group who will be participating in our parade If you are not staying at the Hilton you will be able to park in the convention center parking garage. PLEASE enter parking garage on the side entry facing the Hilton Hotel. There will be an attendant there asking who you are with. Let him know KOG!! After the parade ends the GISD shuttles located next to the Railroad Museum will take us back the Convention Center for our 2015 Brew Ha Ha. PLEASE REMEMBER cooler are NOT allowed in the ballroom. Please leave them on your float or take them back to your room before coming to the Brew Ha Ha. You will not be allowed in with convention center with your ice chest. As you know the Brew Ha Ha is the party for all, it is free for members and guest cost is $25.00. It is the after parade party with music, food, cash bar and complimentary draft beer from after parade to 12 midnight. This is also where the much anticipated costume contest results are announced as well as our Theme for 2016. Hope to see everyone there! Shanna Thiem [email protected] 832-722-8809 . Unload and Clean Up at the Float Barn Cleanup Day! Join Your Float Riders At The Float Barn at Noon Sunday The Float Barn is open for Parade Captains and Krewe members to remove any items left on the floats from the parade, clean the floats, and fight a terminal hangover. There will also be a general cleanup to make sure the floats are in good condition. We will have floats to clean that have been occupied by our sponsors, so please be willing to pitch in on those floats. Remember, Momus and Gambrinus share some floats and we get to use them first. Leave your float ready for another parade the Second weekend. If many participate, the job will be done quickly. Meeting Time is 12:00 The float barn is located at the corner of 44th Street and Ave. G. 13 Krewe of Gambrinus January 2015 Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade Pets of the Year Leads the Parade This year’s theme, Disco Paws, Stayin’ Alive is a carry-over from our 2014 Paws Gala. The “Pet of the Year” belongs to the pet of the owner(s) who are featured as an Elite Pet Owner and raises the most money for the Gala. The funds raised at the Gala are designated for the building operation and improvements. This year’s honor went to little Bernard thanks to his beloved family, Ryanne Dizich and TJ Culberson. The Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade will begin at 1:00 pm Sunday, February 15th, 2015 Check in and on-site registration will begin at 11:00 am 28th and Seawall Pets and their humans are encouraged to wear their Mardi Gras finest or anything fun. A costume contest is planned before the parade beginning at 11:30 am. The winners will be announced and ribbons awarded prior to the start of the parade. Written proof of current rabies vaccinations MUST be provided for all pets and tags worn on collars. All pets must be on a lead no longer then 6 feet. NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES, NO EXCEPTIONS Control must be maintained at all times. All pets should be friendly. No aggressive dogs. NO candy should be thrown during the parade . 14 Krewe of Gambrinus January 2015 The Party’s Not Over The Party’s Not Over WHEN: Saturday, February 14th TIME: 5:00 PM WHERE: 2515 Avenue O Vickie and Kert DesPrez are opening up their house to the Krewe to sit in front of their house and watch the Krewe of Momus Parade go by and catch beads. This is potluck so please bring enough to share, plus it is BYOB . You might also want to bring a folding chair. Avenue O is a one way street and you can park on both sides. If you have any questions, please call Vickie at 281450-2144. 15 Krewe of Gambrinus January 2015 Sponsors and Supporters Without our sponsors and supporters we simply could not have the activities we all enjoy so much. Thank you from all of us in the Krewe of Gambrinus! Jester Circle Sponsors Chris and Cathy Abernethy Dean and Patty Atkinson Bryon and Linda Bills George and Sherry Black Trey Boudreau & Tamsen Valoir Joe and Shirley Byers Shane and Renee Donaldson Chris and Dee Gimenez Guy and Mary Gimenez Ken and Debbie Gordon K&N Sales Ken and Mona Hixon Larry and Glenna Landry Galen and Sherry Lidgett Budweiser Del Papa Distributing Company Dunn Heat Exchangers Moody Gardens San Luis Hotel and Resort Southern States Offshore, Inc Weeks Service Company Underwriters HRH Deborah M. Wright Supporters of the Krewe Ken and Kate Marx Bob and Sharron Planck Chris and Marie Robb Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant Interconnect Enterprises Palletized Trucking Inc. Classic Auto Group Galveston The Home Page Inc. Charlie and Beverly Silva Shanna Thiem Bartt and Deborah Thompson Thomson Land Services Gary and Cindy Weeks John and Mary Willis 16 Krewe of Gambrinus January 2015 YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS Genesis Photographers continues to be the official photographer of the Krewe of Gambrinus. Access t h e i r w e b s i t e h t t p : / / www.genesisphotographers.com through http:// www.kreweofgambrinus.org and check out photos from every Gambrinus event. The password is mardigras for all Gambrinus event photos. Order your copies directly online and David Postma (713.827.9207) will be delighted to help you out. Please continue to support Genesis – they help support your Krewe every year. OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE BOARD George Black, CAPTAIN [email protected] Charna Graber, PRESIDENT [email protected] Barbara Silvertooth, TREASURER [email protected] Carolyn Urbani, SECRETARY [email protected] John Thiem, VP & MEMBERSHIP CHAIR [email protected] Event Sponsors Joe Tambrella, VP & PARADE MARSHALL [email protected] Each event put on by the Krewe has a base cost and budget depending on the number of members in the Krewe. However, extra touches and upgrades come from sponsorships. If you or a group of you would like to help sponsor your favorite event, give it a special touch, please contact Chris Gimenez for more information. DIRECTORS Ken Gordon Director, Logistics [email protected] Richard Ivey, Social Committee Chair [email protected] Janet Morgan, Float Captain/ New Member Coordinator [email protected] You can also join a committee and experience the “behind the scenes” look at the workings of the Krewe! Just contact the event coordinators. Karen Hansen, Royal Court Coordinator [email protected] Newsletter Editor Update Larry Thomson, Krewe Insurance Needs & Parade Bands [email protected] If you have photographs or articles you would like to see in the newsletter free to drop me line at: [email protected]. Sandra Thiem, Coronation Ball Chair [email protected] Marilyn Comstock, Fundraiser Chair, Internal Auditor [email protected] Chris Gimenez, Sponsorship Chair [email protected] Julie Jannett Galen Lidgett, Beads and Means Chair [email protected] [email protected] Shanna Thiem, Brew Ha Ha Chair [email protected] Kate Marx, PR Chair [email protected] Julie Jannett, Newsletter Editor, Krewe Community News [email protected] 17 Krewe of Gambrinus January 2015 Calendar of Events 2014-2015 Krewe YA YA Trip PRE-PARADE PARTY Yaga’s on the Strand September 18 - 21 Bus Ride to New Orleans Reserve with Joe Tambrella February 6, 2015 6:30 - 10:00 PM New Member Orientation Bead Store Day Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade Hidden Palms, Santa Fe September 27, 2014 NMO 5:00 PM BSD 6:00 PM Strand Street Parade February 6, 2015 8:30 PM Krewe B-Q October 11, 2014 Baker Ranchette, Friendswood Noon to 7 PM: Dinner 3:00 pm KING GAMBRINUS LIGHTS UP THE NIGHT February 7, 2015 SEAWALL BOULEVARD 6:00 PM Shuttle Service Christmas Party King’s Day Celebration December7, 2014 Fisherman’s Wharf 5:00 PM BREW-HA-HA February 7, 2015 9:00 pm to 1:00 pm Location TBD JESTER CIRCLE DINNER January 23, 2015 Shearn’s at Moody Gardens 7:00 PM ST. PADDY PARTY DEN PARTY January 24, 2015 Float Den, 44th and Avenue G 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sneak a Peek at the Floats CORONATION BALL January 31, 2015 Galveston Island Convention Center Ballroom 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM March 14, 2015 DETAILS TBD CASINO NIGHT—A CROWN AFFAIR By Order of His Royal Majesty King Gambrinus XXVI May 2, 2015 Elks Lodge 1518 Tremont 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM 18 ANNUAL MEETING May 1, 2015 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, First Lutheran Church 2415 Winnie Street
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