Krewe of Cork News

June 6- TGICD Lunch

Make your reservations now for lunch on the first Friday in June.  Join fellow Corkians at the Rib Room for an award winning menu prepared by Royal Chef Anthony.  King Patrick selects the wines and the festivities begin at noon.

Please bring cash or check payable to Krewe of Cork. $50 per person.

Reservations are accepted at reservations@kreweofcork.com and will be confirmed by email.  Guests are welcome if space is available and will be confirmed on Tuesday, June 3. 

Bresaola

Air Cured Beef,

Pickled Leeks, Aged Balsamic

Watermelon and Local Feta Salad

Micro Arugula and Niçoise Olives

Gulf Seafood

Cooked in Fata Paper with Creole Tomatoes and Herbs

Banana Panna Cotta
with Brandy Caramel Sauce and Brûlée Bananas

Membership 2008-2009

Current members may join the Krewe for the upcoming year starting June 1.  Current Still and Sparkling members may sign up for either category and have priority before we open the membership process to non members on July 1.  All members who join before August 30 will be eligible for outstanding prizes to be given away.  We are obviously encouraging you to sign up early as we do need funds now for deposits on beads, caps, bands and the special king’s gift.  Prices are rising rapidly on items we import and our suppliers are encouraging finalizing our orders as soon as possible. 

The Sparkling membership will include all the festivities of Parade Day, February 13, 2009.  Once again you will be treated to lunch at the Court of Two Sisters, a sunny parade thru the French Quarter, and the King and Queen’s Party with buffet.  Each Sparkling member will receive one dozen Krewe beads, the annual membership pin, baseball cap, and a gift from the King. Complete package is $275.00 per person.

Memberships purchased after Dec , 2008 will be $300.

Still members receive the annual membership pin.  The price to be a non parading member is only $25.00.  All members receive the monthly email newsletter and may participate in the monthly luncheons as well as special events and wine dinners.

Visit the website at www.kreweofcork.com and choose the membership tab and just follow the steps to a secure registration where you can use your credit card or pay by check.  Additional beads, pins, caps, and polo shirts are available for purchase on the website also.

Please join early and secure your membership for 2008-2009.

The Case of the Missing Banner

It has sadly been revealed that the Krewe’s original banner is missing.  This banner was made by early members and holds great sentimental significance to the founding members.  It was carried high in 8 parades, welcomed 5 Grand Marshalls at the airport and was the subject of pictures in papers all over the world.

It was last seen at the King and Queen’s Party after Parade Day.  If you have the flag please return it to Patrick at the Rib Room.  If you have information leading to the successful recovery of the flag, you may email gayle@kreweofcork.com.  All leads and sources of information will be kept confidential.  A significant reward will be available for the return of the original Krewe banner.

Calendar of Events

June 1- 2008-2009 membership open to current members

June 6 TGICD Lunch at the Rib Room

July 1 2008-2009 membership open to new members

July11 TGICD Lunch at the Rib Room

August (TBA) TGICD Lunch at Restaurant August

Why 406 members?

Membership tops 400 in this Fifth Anniversary year. Many are amazed with the rapid growth the Krewe of Cork has enjoyed. King Patrick gets the credit for marketing and membership growth in this short period. We also owe much to the Royal Sponsors who contribute generously. The Royal Committee joins the Captain in thanking each of you, our Sparkling, and Still members for your membership and interest over the years. Without you, we would not be a Krewe of 406 in 2005.

 Many have asked, “Why 406?” 

Well it is an interesting story. A year ago, King Patrick was relaxing in his courtyard sipping a glass of wine, nibbling on cheese and reading a wine book. He had an inspiration. Parade Day 2004 was a big success and had surpassed all his goals. He was already dreaming of 2005 and how he would keep the Krewe at a size that could stay in the French Quarter. He also wanted to maintain the unique style and high quality that defines the Krewe of Cork. The Royal Committee researched restaurants and ballrooms in the Quarter to determine the maximum capacity. After several proposals, the King knew he could only allow the Krewe to grow to about 400.

Remembering that limitation, he read a quote that settled in his mind with the last sip of wine. “Where there is no wine, there is no love” written by Euripides in 406 BC. Throughout the ages, Greek playwrights and artists around the world were inspired by the themes of wine and love. It was natural that our King too was inspired to cap the membership of his Krewe at 406. Therefore, it is. For this year and all years to come, the membership of the Krewe of Cork will be 406.

Euripides could have been a member of the Krewe of Cork. His plays captured the importance of wine in the life of the Greeks and he used the juice of the grapes to bring together the humans and gods. His writings are wise words to us even today. From his numerous plays:

“Mankind…possesses two supreme blessings. First of these is the goddess Demeter, or Earth, whichever name you choose to call her by. It was she who gave to man his nourishment of grain. But after her there came the son of Semele, who matched her present by inventing liquid wine as his gift to man. For filled with that good gift, suffering mankind forgets its grief; from it comes sleep; with it oblivion of the troubles of the day. There is no other medicine for misery.” Euripides c. 485 – 406 BC

The Bacchae (c 407 BC)

“It’s the wise man who stays home when he’s drunk.” Euripides, The Cyclops 425 B.C.

“Both to the rich and poor, wine is the happy antidote for sorrow.” Euripides

“Quickly bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may whet my mind and say something clever.” Euripides

“Real friendship is shown in times of trouble” prosperity is full of friends.” Euripides

“If your life at night is good, you think you have everything.” Euripides

“Question everything, Learn Something, Answer nothing.” Euripides