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Meeting Minutes 3/4/18:

Meeting minutes for March 4, 2018 meeting starting at 2 PM at Robin‘s Wharf in Slidell 

In attendance for meeting includes 

John Malinski, Cindy Turner, Thad Turner, Rhonda Hodo and Denise Jungjohan

The 2019 theme was discussed. After going over several suggestions from our membership the board concluded that the theme for 2019 will be “Disney Tails”

It was moved by Rhonda and seconded by Cindy. The vote was unanimous.

It was discussed that the officers will have first choice at the princesses. But no character will be held for a member til they have paid their dues. 

Walking date for Mardi Gras 2019 will be March 1.

Discussion was lead about need for a working meeting to help cleaning of the hen house. Hoping for this to be held near the end of April. Date has not yet been set. It was further discussed the need for meetings perhaps once a month by the time September comes till the walk.

Cindy presented information about pirate fest being held in Algiers on April 7. She discussed the possibilities of selling different items on that day from 11 to 6. The need for a working meeting would be helpful to boost the inventory for this fundraising activity. Possible dates for working meeting could be the 19th or the 22nd? Also discussed possibility of basket raffles again for fundraising. Also included in this activity would be an area set for membership drive in the booth. Also display club merchandise with possibilities of some sales.

Various discussions were held about different marching and parade opportunities for the membership to both get our name out in front of the public and possibly recruit being visible at various activities. Particularly Mid Summer Mardi Gras event.   We have a need to do fundraising to help take the financial and work wise burden off of the Malinskis. 

Discussion was held about the 2018 Walk. It was another successful year, but as always a learning curve. Some new suggestions for next year was possibly not having a walking band but perhaps having our own recorded music. It was also suggested that the walk starts at 1:30 at Conti for a better flow and timing in the quarter. Additionally the thought of a “meet and greet” with possibilities of the evening prior at that time the merchandise could be distributed for the next day as well A nice time for members to get to know each other.

Our website and online membership form for 2019 needed will be updated ASAP. 

We called this meeting to a close. Time out 3:50 PM

Respectfully submitted, Denise Jungjohan secretary

2018 Parade Route:

Parade Route posted on the website.  Line up is at 1:45 at corner of St. Louis & Bourbon, however meet at Musical Legends Park (311 Bourbon Street across from Royal Sonesta) for photos at 11am.

Parade route is approximately 1 mile and will take about 45 minutes.  

2018 Balcony After-Party:

405 Bourbon Street (above T-shirt shop) 3pm - 8pm

Meeting Minutes 11/26/17: 

Meeting November 26 at 1:35 pm at The Italian Pie, Slidell.

In attendance for meeting includes

John Malinski, Joann Malinski, Jacque Jenkins, Cindy Turner, Denise Jungjohan, Rhonda Hodo and Lisa Nuccio, Cindy Turner, president - Melanie Naquin, Vice President - Joann, captain – Rhonda, co-captain – Lisa Nuccio, Thonn, treasurer – Denise Jungjohan, secretary – Jacque Jenkins,  PR/advertising, Jessica Malinski, purchasing- John Malinski, grand cock

Full membership dues $225.

It was discussed that we have probably 22 members at this time. Rhonda working on getting a full

roster with contact information as soon as possible. Also Working to get a full lineup of costumes and

their status for an update.

Discussion on 2018 throws – John placed a new order of coozies (75 cents each) and buttons (50 cents each) that can be purchased to throw. It was discussed that last year some money was lost on sales when a fee was not added. Trying to avoid that error this year.

Next presented by Jacque was a membership drive party on the first or the second Sunday in December was discussed. To be a fundraiser/membership drive at the Blind Tiger, Slidell. It was discussed to sell tickets and to give free beer to those interested in joining. Also discussed raffle tickets for basket of liquor possibly going for five dollars a ticket or three for $10.

Egg decorating time is upon us and a date is needed soon for this activity.

Parade walk was discussed. The walk will take place on February 10 at 2 o’clock. John is working on all applications and taking care of them with the City. The plan is to meet behind the Jazz Bar at the

Courtyard Royal Sonesta at noon. We will again this year have “Big Fun” as our parade band along with our police escort to follow a path through the quarter with the route starting at St. Louis and Bourbon to St. Ann and Royal to Bienville then back to Bourbon at St. Louis and end at the Beerfest at 410 Bourbon St. at approximately 3 PM and is planned to last for Approximately five hours.

We will need three banner carriers. Cindy mentioned a possible bicycle cart in the hopes of having John ride rather than walk, in that case depending on the price we may need bicycle peddlers also. The banner has been ordered and it is a fairytale banner for this year it is 2’ x 4’.

Various costs were discussed including balcony and alcohol $2500. The band $750. License to the city $50. And the police escort $350. Food from Rouses $400. We have to find out how we can get the food from Rouses to be Beerfest.

Arthur Hardy Mardi Gras Guide will be on sale for Christmas Eve of which we are to be featured in. A big “thank you” to Jacque for that opportunity to get some good PR for the club.

We called this meeting to a close. We will try to meet again in December but date has not been set yet.

Respectfully submitted, Denise Jungjohan secretary

Meeting Minutes: 7.1.17:

1.     MONEY

Expense	2017 Cost	Budget	Action
Photographer	$300.00	$300.00	Contract same photographer.
Balcony	$750.00	$750.00
Balcony Bar	$ 45 ea	$ 45 ea
Balcony Food	$650	$650
Parade fees	$455.00	$455.00	(includes police escort)
Balcony
Parade Band	$750		Contract same price?
Theme banners		$75	for 2- 2017 & 2018
Head-piece fund			needs revisited re establishment of
T-Shirts	$5 ea		Discussion re woman t-shirts
Etc	$10		Photo CD  for all members

2.     BEST COSTUME. Member vote. Winner gets next year membership discount (amount?), sash for next year parade.

3.     THROWS.

1.     EGGS: each member responsible for own eggs. SCHEDULE egg decorating party.

2.     SIGNATURE BEADS- John looking into signature chicken bead from mardi gras beads connection.  LIKE simple bead with plastic egg with tattoo.  

3.     GARTERS- no discussion re

4.     EGG POKES- for men to hand out- poked in Styrofoam canes.  SCHEDULE egg poke deco party (for the men!)

5.     OTHER- Coozies!  45cents each?  Member order by what date?

4.     WHAT WORKED AND WHAT DIDN'T for Mardi Gras 2017?  Members must arrive dressed- no prep in J&Js room.

5.     MEMBERSHIP

§ Contest with prize for member who recruits most new members for 2017-2018 = $25 gift card or towards PHSC products (ie coozies)

§ FLEDGLING CHICKS promotion- Agreed offer for 2018, price same. SCHEDULE decorating party for minimum 10 top hats and 10 headbands. 

6.     1/2 TO MARDI GRAS PARADE (Oak Street)- NO INFO so direct activities elsewhere

7.     NEW BUSINESS:

1.     FUNDRAISER: SLIDELL STREET FAIR BOOTH

·         Raffle options- membership, liquor basket, headpiece

·         Sales- net proceeds to benefit club: jewelry, corsets, feather headbands, tophats, PHSC T-shirts

·         Determine/Schedule Date

2.     THE HEN HOUSE- SCHEDULE work weekend to set-up as work spot for costume & throw storage & construction.

3.     CELEBRITY COCK- Johnny Depp look-alike out?  Other ideas- John Schneider, David Fleming…

4.     COSTUME UPDATE:

WHO	WHAT
Rhonda M	Rio
Cindy	Thumbelina Jaquimo swallow
Joann	Black Swan
Lisa	Whit Swan
Rhonda H	Firebird
Melanie	Ostrich
Denise	Owl
Jessica	Flamingo
Veronica	Penguin
Lauren	Toucan

COSTUME UPDATES: As of 5/1/17 the following members have reserved their 2017-2018 Costume Theme: 

1. Joann M- Black Swan
2. Jessica M- Flamingo
3. Cindy T- Swallow from Thumbelina
4. Lauren- Toucan
5. Veronica- Golden Goose with eggs
6. Rhonda H- Firebird

Idea board on PINTEREST.  If you would like to get an invite to post to the board, email Cindy.  Also, email her a pic of your inspiration to post here!

SPECIAL EVENTS: Pirate Day at the Dock (Surfer Rehab at the Dock, Slidell), Saturday, May 13th.  To promote PHSC membership, prior to the 7 pm band, we will take over the stage with our head-pieces and tops (not full costumes), and do a quick performance to grab attention! Proposed is a line dance to Rod Stewarts "Hot Legs" or "Do you Think I'm Sexy".  SONG SUGGESTIONS? As rehearsal will be just minutes before, the moves will need to be simple.  Perhaps we just do a variation of the chicken dance?  Posted 5/3/17 by CT

If you would like to join us, please contact Joann.   

Currently coming: Cindy, Joann