KREWE OF FORT BROOKE, INC. 5005 S ELBERON ST. TAMPA FL 33611
JANUARY 12, 2009 JFCCALENDAR 2009 BARN PARTY JAN. 17, 2009 GASPARILLA FEB. 7, 2009 KNIGHT PARADE FEB. 14, 2009 ST. PATRICK’S PARADE MAR. 14, 2009 (FOR MORE DETAILS READ BELOW) CHRISTMAS CORONATION GALAThe Krewe dressed in their finest, invaded the Marriott Waterside for the Annual Christmas Coronation Gala. The drinks and food were superb, the service excellent and the band kept everybody on the dance floor.
CONGRATULATION TO OUR 2006 ROYALTY
NEW MEMBER RECRUITMENTIf you have someone that you wish to bring into membership please print the attached application and call Dick Kirchen (813-207-5030) or Todd Bray (813-264-0440.) We will be having a meet and greet with the Generals on January 17, 2009 at The Barn Party. LET THE PARTIES BEGIN!!!
ANNUAL PRE-GASPARILLA OPENING OF THE BARN PARTY JANUARY 17, 2009 This event is fun for the whole family. We have chili, hotdogs and beer. You can pick up your bleacher seats as well as take a quick ride on the float. This event is held where we store the floats: 4921 Knox St. Tampa, FL 33684, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. It will be on Jan 17th. If you cannot pull up the address on the Internet and need directions please give Diane Kirchen a call. 813-835-5034.
BRUNCHARILLAFEBRUARY 7, 2009 Get ready for the Annual Bruncharilla! – February 7, 2009. The festivities kick off at 9:00 am at General Dick and Diane Kirchen’s house. Members and guests will once again experience a sumptuous brunch of world famous brunch skins, honey baked ham, grilled sausage, rolls and other goodies as well as an ample supply of Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Screwdrivers, etc. The buses will begin transporting the members to the staging area beginning at 11:00 am and continuing. The buses will return to transport the guests to the bleacher seats after the members have been transported. To have transportation after the parade we suggest you leave a vehicle downtown and take a cab to the Kirchen’s, as it is near impossible to get a cab that evening.
GASPARILLA PARADEFEBRUARY 7, 2009 The parade begins at 1:00 pm on February 7, 2009. The route is the same as in prior years. This is a member only parade and is FULL uniform.
BLEACHER SEATS TICKETS!!!Bleacher seat tickets will be available on a first come first serve basis. The tickets are $28.00 a piece. The Krewe has reserved one bleacher seat section in the same location as last year, in front of the marina area. Call to reserve your seats today! Call Diane or leave a message at 813-835-5034 or e-mail her at DKIRCHEN@TAMPABAY.RR.COM
PARTY AFTER GASPARILLA PARADEIt will be at the Marriott Waterside
KNIGHTS OF SAN’T YAGO NIGHT PARADEFEBRUARY 14, 2009 The parade will begin on Saturday, February 14, 2009 starting at 6:30 pm. We will muster at around 4:30 pm near Tommy Stephen’s house, which is near the corner of 19th and 5th in Ybor City. The buses will begin taking members to the staging area at 5:00 pm. The staging area is near downtown Tampa. The parade will end at 22nd and 7th. We will party at Gaspars after the parade. This is a full uniform parade. The girls or significant others usually bring a chair to get a good spot and so we know where to find them in the parade. If you have any questions you can call Diane – 813-835-5034 or e-mail her at dkirchen@tampabay.rr.com.
BEADS! BEADS! BEADS!You can order your beads online at www.beadsbythedozen.com. After you have placed your order on line you should call. Them and inform them that you are with the Krewe of For Brooke and you should get a discount. You can also go to Features Bead Barn in Tampa.
KREWE WEBSITEPlease take time to visit the Krewe website at www.kreweoffortbrooke.com. Please go into the directory portion and review your information to make sure that it is correct . If there are changes please e-mail Diane at dkirchen@tampabay.rr.com or leave a message for Sue Etter at the website.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE MARCH 14, 2009 We will meet at the same location as the Knight parade at 6:00 pm. The parade begins at 8:00 pm. |
