The duty of the Membership Committee is to collect and submit applications for regular membership and ambassador membership to the Executive Committee. The Committee is also responsible for maintaining the list of “Zanies-in-Waiting” for potential regular and ambassador membership.

 

Additionally, the Membership Committee serves as the “social” committee, and plans fun and exciting events throughout the year.

 

Committee Chair: Ellen Eastham

 

Members: Dusti Baldwin, Cindy Barber, Susan Beeland, Mary Bell, Caroll Cobb, Cheryl Glorch, Kathy Hill, Tommie McMillan, Haley Murphy, Pamela Petty, Jettie Pugh

 

Liaison: Leon Kaplan

The Parade Committee organizes and manages the annual Z Krewe Processional, held the second Saturday of each Mardi Gras season by the Krewe. Processional also hosts the tailgate party prior to the parade.

 

The annual Zanie Procession is held through the Historic Strand District along Mechanic Street from 25th to 20th and back up the Strand. Hundreds of Zanies throw their "best beads" to the crowds. The parade features bands, military units and zany revelers from other clubs, and is led by Big Daddy and Big Momma followed by King and Queen Zanie and their royal Zoots and Zaftigs.

 

In addition, this Committee designs the Krewe's Special Beads, patches, and the sale and distribution of all beads is handled by this Committee.

 

This next Krewe Parade will be February 18, 2023.

 

Committee Chair: Steve Baldwin and Jeff McDonald

 

Members: Loretta Boemio, Adrianna Chappell, Tom Danowski, Ellen Eastham, Jan Grizzle, Megan Harvey, Jettie Pugh, Leon Kaplin, Sarah Beth Maddox, Marivelle Miranda

Liaison: Brad Dees

The Public Affairs committee has one directive: Let the world know about Z Krewe. Functions include organizing the selection of the annual Krewe Poster, general advertising about the Krewe, and maintenance of the Z Krewe web site. They assist in promoting Z Krewe and its activities in order to generate public awareness of the activities of the Krewe by posting on Facebook and the Z Krewe website.

 

Committee Co-Chairs: Dusti Baldwin and Ashlynn Treshman

 

Members: Melody Davis, Kelly Gardner, Hayley Murphy, Pamela Petty, Jettie Pugh

 

Liaison: Pam Iltis

The Steering Committee is chaired by the Vice President, and its primary function is to oversee the by-laws and the annual elections of officers and board members.

 

The Committee accepts proposals for by-law changes, and reviews and recommends changes or additions before presenting them to the Executive Committee for consideration. The proposed changes are then presented to the Krewe at the next General Meeting, and voted on at the General Meeting following that.

 

The Steering Committee welcomes proposed bylaw changes from any member in good standing. Proposed changes may be emailed to doodledfb@gmail.com .

Committee Chair: Dusti Baldwin

 

Members: Brad Dees, Melody Davis, Jan Grizzle, Leon Kaplan, David Mulcihy

Sometimes our members go through difficult times such as sickness or death in the family to name a few. The Z Cares committee is here to lend a helping hand or provide a word of encouragement to those members in need.

 

Chairs: Cyndi Keeth and Melinda Funni

 

Members: Melody Davis, Chris Dees, Kelly Gardner, Pam Iltis, Pamela Petty, Jettie Pugh

 

​Liaison: Kelly Gardner 

This committee has several duties.

 

1) We make sure Z Krewe adheres to the guidelines and regulations of 501(c)(3) organizations, including preparing the paperwork to acknowledge donations received by the Krewe.

2) We organize choosing charities the Krewe supports.

3) Plan ways to support charities in the Galveston area.

 

Currently the 0.5K subcommittee is also part of the Z Charity Committee. This annual event is a fun run whose net profits are donated to a Galveston County charity. 2022's 0.5K fun run raised $6,200 for the Galveston County Food Bank Kid's Summer food program.

 

Committee Chair: Pam Iltis

Committee Chairs 0.5K Fun Run: Jeff McDonald and Kristie Schoppe

 

Members Z Charity: Loretta Boemio, Linda Bridges, Jan Grizzle, Megan Harvey, Kathy Hill, Leon Kaplan, Jettie Pugh

 

Members 0.5K Fun Run: Dusti Baldwin, Jettie Pugh, Pam Iltis

 

Liaison: Sarah Fletcher

In Z Krewe, Zestival is synonymous with “PARTY.” What started out as a sincere, but dedicated gathering at two members’ home, has grown to one of the premier Mardi Gras events in Galveston.

Zestival is held at the Jockusch Building on 2025 Strand, overlooking the Strand. Zestival Committee members strive to bring the best Mardi Gras experience to members and guests year after year. This committee procures the location, food, drink, in-house entertainment, and security for the two weekends of Mardi Gras, Z Krewe style.

Committee Chairs: Alex Petty & Dusti Baldwin

Members: Linda Bridges, Melody Davis, Brad Dees, Craig Funni, Sarah Fletcher, Pam Iltis, Tommie Jarnagan, Leon Kaplan, Brandy McDonald, David Mulcihy, Hayley Murphy, Pamela Petty, Margaret Rodriquez, Kristie Schoppe, Robert Turnipseed, Vicki Turnipseed

Liaison: Chris Dees