Welcome
to a new member Cathy Williams! She came with sparkles in her hair,
a big pretty smile and is a logistics analyst at Fed-X. She’s
a keeper - and is referred to as TammyCat. – How cool is that!?
Calendars
There were issues about the cost and printing of the calendars.
There were discussions of a fundraiser to help with the cost. Jeri
volunteered to get an estimate. Issues were raised regarding the
time it would take to formulate a fundraiser –conduct the
fundraiser- the time to print the calendars- the time to promote
the calendars and contributors not being able to claim a deduction
on their 2003 tax return (deadline for 2003 taxes was December 31st).
The consensus was to retain the pictures and have calendars printed
for 2005 and ready for distribution November 2004.
Fund
Raisers
We need
Fund Raiser ideas! Please do a little research – ask around
and come to next Tuesday’s meeting with your idea’s.
Try to put them in writing so they can be filed.
New
members need outfits
It was suggested
we include a list of extra outfit items we want to sell –
(e.g. wigs-gloves-boots-crowns, etc). If you reply to this email
with extra items you have and your asking price, I will be glad
to consolidate the data and forward it to Chelle to put on the website.
We should also combine all the information e.g. stores, websites,
etc. where we obtained each outfit item.
Visit
the Sunrise Home
Judy and Janice will go to the Desoto Sunrise Home next Tuesday
and Jeri volunteered to take notes.
This
Saturday at 9PM at Tiz Ann’s
Tammy Diane’s Spud Stud’s band (FULL EFFECT) is playing.
There is no cover charge – but tipping will be permitted.
I’ve heard these guys - they are a terrific band that play
a variety of good time Rock & Roll. They played at Tiz Ann’s
New Year’s Eve and they were rockin!! Please tell all your
fun friends to join us this Saturday!
March
19th & 20th – the 2004 St. Paddy’s Day Events &
Parade in Jackson MS.
Mark
your calendars! Commitment needed by Sunday - February 1st –
Linda will send an email.
We discussed
going to the St. Paddy’s Parade to have fun and maybe meet
the Sweet Potato Queens originator - Jill Connor Brown and other
Queens from across the Nation. Robin volunteered to look for a Hotel
and Celia will research discount options. Information from the National
Site regarding some events and the Queens Hotels and special rates
are listed on the next pages. It will be fun, fun, fun!!
Friday,
March 19 - 12:00 Noon - 5:00 P.M. - Karaoke at Hal & Mal's
This is your chance to shine. Sing solo - Sing as a group - Do a
skit! Five whole hours on the main stage hosted by our very own
Pub Quiz Mistress and Bartender - Shannon. There will be food available,
and your favorite queenly beverages, as well as strolling bagpipers
and other Irish goodies.
8:00
P.M. - The SPQ Ball
featuring the REAL Sweet Potato Queens and their entourage. Music
will be provided by local favorites "These Days." (More
details coming!!)
Saturday,
March 20 - 10:00 A.M. - Bar at Hal & Mal's opens.
1:00
P.M. - Mal's St. Paddy's Parade begins
After
the Parade
Street dance in front of Hal & Mal's, featuring the Bluz Boys
(a parade tradition) as well as other fine entertainment. And, of
course, Hal & Mal's will be open with an assortment of fine
food and potent potables (apologies to "Jeopardy"). The
awards will be presented on the main stage indoors, followed by
more Karaoke with special guest hosts until we just can't take it
any more!
"And what
does this fun cost?" you may ask. That information will be
coming shortly.
And don't forget:
"Never wear panties to a party!!"
The Sweet Potato Queens’ Hotels
2004
ST. PADDY’S DAY PARADE HOST
HOTEL: HILTON-JACKSON
I-55 NORTH
AND COUNTY LINE RD.
601-957-2800
WWW.HILTON-JACKSON.COM
1. Courtyard
Marriott
(Driving
to the Hilton is 4/tenths of a mile; staggering from the Hilton,
through a
parking
lot, is about 2/tenths and you don’t cross any major streets.)
6280 Ridgewood
Rd.
Jackson,
MS 39211
601-956-9991
Expedia.com
rate = $92
Special SPQ rate = $79
2. Cabot Lodge
NORTH (not downtown)
(Driving,
or staggering, to/from the Hilton is 2/tenths of a mile and you
must
cross
a MAJOR street.)
120 Dyess
Rd.
Ridgeland,
MS 39157
601-957-0757
Expedia.com
rate = $105
Special
SPQ rate = $79
*Complimentary
Breakfast in the morning
*Complimentary
cocktails in the evening
NOTE:
• The
Hilton-Jackson will be running a shuttle between these hotels, and
the Drury
Inn and
Suites (SOLD OUT), to the Hilton so you don’t have to walk,
drive,
and/or
stagger. We don’t recommending DUI or walking/staggering;
but, if you
must walk/stagger,
don’t go alone and remember what yo momma said, “Look
both ways
before you cross the street.”
• Also,
the Hilton is coordinating shuttle service to/from the Hilton and
Downtown
Jackson for the Parade.
• For
some inexplicable reason, the butt-heads at the Hilton Homewood
Suites, a
sister
property, won’t even talk with our folks at the Hilton-Jackson
for a special
rate or
shuttle service—draw your own conclusions.
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