The Cincinnatus Club POST OFFICE BOX 24250, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70184

The Legion of Mars Mardi Gras Krewe

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE GRAND BALL - 2015

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DATE: Friday, January 9, 2015 from 6:30 P.M. until 11:00 P.M.

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LOCATION: Mardi Gras Wor ld Grand Bal l room, 1400 Por t of New

Orleans P lace , New Orleans , Louis iana (see a t tached map) .

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AGENDA FOR THE EVENING:

5:00 P.M. until Parade arriv 6:30 P.M. - Doors Open

Members and guests arrive for cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres. * Riding Members report to the

Krewe Quarters to change into costume to participate in the Tableau.

7:30 P.M. - USMC Band performs the Star Spangled Banner followed by the Presentation of the

Court. The doors will be locked during the Presentation of the Court and the Tableau.

5:30 P.M.

8:30 P.M. - Louisiana Spice Band

6:00 P.M. The band will begin playing and the buffet will open following the presentation.

11:00 P.M. -

The Ball ends.

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ENTERTAINMENT:

The United States Marine Corps Band will perform, then Louisiana Spice.

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COURT: The Legion of Mars will present a traditional Mardi Gras Court during the Ball,

including our monarch who will be Primus II and a Queen. Our Court will officially meet the

Royalty of the Krewe of Alla during the Ball.

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DRESS CODE - Costume de rigeur:

GENTLEMEN: Have the option of civilian white tie and black tails or military evening mess

dress-white tie, or service dress with black bow tie. No Tuxedos. In all cases, white gloves

should be worn.

LADIES: Have the option of civilian tasteful floor length evening gowns or military evening

mess dress, or service dress with black bow tie. In all cases, white gloves should be worn.

COSTUMES FOR RIDERS: Members of the Legion of Mars that are riding in the Krewe of

Alla Parade on February 8, 2015 are strongly encouraged to wear their parade costumes to the

ball and to participate in the tableau. Security and valets will be provided in Krewe Quarters to

assist with changing and to secure valuables. Please do not forget to tip your valet. A $20.00 tip

is customary. Please indicate on the bottom of the Ball Invitation List your costume size. Any

questions regarding costumes call Danny Cahoon at 504-495-9960 or email at

dcahoon@raultresources.com.

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FAVORS: It is customary for male Members of a Krewe to purchase a Krewe Favor for the

female guests invited to the Ball. This year your club has selected a beautiful Krewe Favor to

commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans. It is a golden broach

depicting Jackson Square. These have been cast by local artist, India Stewart, and will be a very

nice gift for your guests. Payment must accompany your order.

PURCHASE OF 2015 KREWE FAVORS: The cost of the 2015 Krewe Favor is $35.00.

Krewe Favors purchased in advance by Members will be given out in the Krewe Quarters at the

Security Table on the night of the Ball. Krewe favors usually sell out on a first come first serve

basis, so please order them now. Any remaining Krewe favors will be available for sale at the

Security Table in Krewe Quarters during the Ball. Questions concerning Krewe favors should be

addressed to the Kelly Gandy at 985-778-8374 or koggandy@gmail.com.

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REGISTRATION FOR THE BALL: Members in good standing (dues paid in full) may

attend the Ball at no cost. Each Member in good standing is also allowed to invite one guest

at no charge. Members may also invite additional guests at a cost of $100 dollars per

person. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE BALL TO RECEIVE BALL

INVITATIONS AND ADMIT CARDS. NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED WITHOUT

AN ADMIT CARD.

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There are 2 methods to register for the Ball:

ELECTRONIC: Members can go to www.legionofmars.com and select the login tab. To

make sure your information self-populates on the form, log in using your email and

password. If you have any issues, contact Mark Turner at thecincinnatusclub@gmail.com

or 318-229-6864 and he can reset your password for you. When logged in, select the event

tab or the event link on the right of the homepage for the ball. Select “register” at the top of

the event, enter your email if it is not listed, select “member” registration for paid members.

Fill in any blank data, select “add guest” at the bottom to add your ONE free guest, select

“done”, then when you return to your membership record, select “next” to confirm the

registration.

To register and pay for additional guests, LOG OUT first, then select the guest registration

under ball event. The process for registration is the same as members, but the website will

allow you to pay online using your credit card at the end of the registration process. You

can use your email, just type over your data on the first registration.

MAIL: Complete the enclosed Invitation List. Members should list themselves on line 1,

their one free guest on-line 2, and any additional guests on the following lines. The Legion

of Mars is not able to accept payments from non-members. It is the individual Member’s

responsibility to make payments for their guests.

Please make your check payable to the “Cincinnatus Club” and forward your check along

with your completed Invitation List and the completed Payment Summary form to the

attention of “The Ball Committee” at P.O. Box 24250, New Orleans, Louisiana 70184.

Invitations to the Ball cannot be mailed to your guests until verification of payment.

When filling out your form or registering online, please indicate those that you would like to

be seated with. The ballroom will be set with tables of 8. Due to time constraints, your

documents should be completed and returned no later than Friday, December 5, 2014 or

reserved seating will not be guaranteed.

Your invitation and admit cards will be mailed to you and your guests after December 9,

2015

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INVITATIONS: Members and guests are required to present their invitation upon arrival

at the Ball.

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PARKING: The Krewe has made arrangements for parking in LOT J adjacent to Mardi Gras

World at a reduced rate of $10.00 per vehicle. A shuttle will be provided to transport guest

between Lot J and the Mardi Gras World Grand Ballroom. If you have any questions regarding

driving to Mardi Gras World to attend the ball or concerning parking, please do not hesitate to

contact Amy Fontenot at 504-982-6860 or amy@akdlalaw.com. (See the attached Mardi Gras

World map.)

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QUESTIONS: Please address any questions concerning the Ball to the following:

Ball Chairman Jeanne Demarest at jeanne@akdlalaw.com or call 504-452-7387

Co Ball Chairman Amy Fontenot at amy@akdlalaw.com or call 504-982-6860

Co Ball Chairman Chuck Hudson at Charles.a.hudson8.mil@mail.mil call 504-343-8668

Krewe Favor Kelly Gandy at koggandy@gmail.com or call 985-778-8374

Krewe Merchandise Amy Fontenot at amy@akdlalaw.com or call 504-982-6860

Court Jeanne Demarest jeanne@akdlalaw.com or call 504-452-7387

Costumes Danny Cahoon at dcahoon@raultresouces.com or call 504-495-9960

Seating Amy Fontenot at amy@akdlalaw.com or call 504-982-6860

Parade Seth Schaumburg at seth@favretlaw.com or call 504-390-7560

Dues Brandon Haynie at james.haynie@us.army.mil or call 504-339-3161

Website Issues Mark Turner at ltcturner@outlook.com or call 318-229-6864

A copy of these instructions is located on the website at www.legionofmars.com.

MEMBERS RIDING IN THE PARADE: Members riding with the Legion of Mars in the

Krewe of Alla Parade on Sunday, February, 8, 2015 will receive a separate set of instructions.

To sign up for the parade or if you have parade questions, please contact Seth Schaumburg

at seth@favretlaw.com or 504-390-7560.

2015 LEGION OF MARS MARDI GRAS BALL INVITATION LIST Post Office box 24250 - New Orleans, Louisiana 70151

Member: _______________________________________ Phone: _________________________ Email: ______________________________________

The Ball will be held on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Mardi Gras World. Members may invite as many guests as they wish at a price of $100 per

guest. If you need more space, please duplicate this form. USE FORMAL NAMES. Do not use nicknames or given names of married ladies.

List married couples as individuals. It is the responsibility of the member to remit payment for all invited guests prior to invitations being

issued. Please return this form to the Post Office Box listed above, email Jeanne Demarest at jeanne@akdlalaw.com, or fax to 504-200-

0001. To ensure reserved seating please return by December 5, 2014. Please indicate who you would like to be seated with in the

space provided below.

MEMBER or

GUEST NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP

TOTAL

AMOUNT

1. MEMBER

2. FREE GUEST

3. PAID GUEST

4. PAID GUEST

5. PAID GUEST

6. PAID GUEST

7. PAID GUEST

8. PAID GUEST

9. PAID GUEST

10. PAID GUEST

TOTAL REMITTANCE

No invitations will be issued to ladies under 16 years of age or gentlemen under 18 years of age. Additionally, NO INVITATIONS WILL

BE ISSUED FOR ANY MEMBER IN ARREAR OF DUES.

Mars Members who will ride in the Krewe of Alla Parade, will you wear your costume to the ball? YES or NO

Please circle your costume size: S M L XL XXL

Please provide the names of the guests and/or members that you would like to sit with:

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MAP TO MARDI GRAS WORLD BALLROOM 1400 PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130

Lot J – Parking &

Shuttle

MGW Ballroom

Cincinnatus Club dba Legion of Mars 2015 Merchandise Order Form

Item/Description Price Qty Total

Krewe Coin $10.00

Krewe Coffee Mug $10.00

Krewe Flag $25.00

Special #1 (Krewe Mug, Flag, & 2 Coins) $50.00

Special #2 (Krewe Mug & 2 Coins) $25.00

Krewe Women’s Scarf $35.00

Krewe Men’s Tie (Pre-Order) $35.00

Krewe Favor Bags (Pre-Order) $5.00

2015 Krewe Favor (Pre-Order) $35.00

Krewe T-Shirt (Include Size) $20.00

Krewe Polo Shirt (Include Size) $30.00

Krewe Visor $15.00

Inaugural Krewe Poster $25.00

Grand Total ___________

Member (Please Print): ___________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________ Email Address: ______________________________

If pre-paying by credit card, fill out the information below:

Card Number: __________________________________ CSC/CVV: _______________

Expiration Date: _______________________ Zip Code: ________________________

Signature: _______________________________ Date: ________________________

If you have any questions contact Amy Fontenot at 504-982-6860 or thecincinnatusclub@gmail.com. Please provide your credit card information or remit payment before December 19, 2014. All items on this form can be picked up at the krewe quarters on the night of the Ball or at Plush Appeal located at 2811 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70119 at the Krewe Throw Party. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted.

Make checks payable to the “Cincinnatus Club”... The Cincinnatus Club, P.O. Box 24250, New Orleans, Louisiana 70184

2015 Legion of Mars Merchandise

Krewe Coin

$10.00

Krewe Coffee Mug

$10.00

Krewe Tie

$35.00 (Pre-Order)

Krewe Ladies Scarf

$35.00

Krewe T-Shirt

$20.00

Krewe Polo Shirt

$30.00

Krewe Visor

$15.00

Inaugural Krewe Poster (12”x16”)

$25.00

2015 Krewe Favor (Pre-Order - 1.75”x1.5”)

$35.00

Krewe Flag (3’x5’)

$25.00