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  • Ball Committee

    The Ball Committee is composed of many Krewe members, all dedicated to the planning and execution of the annual Z Ball, the Krewe’s most anticipated event. This Committee is assisted by a phenomenal group called The Ball Supporters.

     

     

     

    Committee Chairs: Cyndi Keeth and Pam Iltis

     

    Members: Susan Beeland, Linda Bridges, David Cagney, Carla Davis, Melody Davis, Christie Dees, Melinda Funni, Sheila Gale, Kathy Hill, Jo Himel, Brandy McDonald, Marivelle Miranda, David Mulcihy, Haley Murphy, Dayna, Owens, Jettie Pugh, Margaret Rodriquez, Evelyn Shem

     

    Liaison: Melody Davis

    Membership Committee

    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

    Pancake Day Committee

    The Pancake Day Committee does one thing and one thing only -- they cook pancakes! And they do it well! This is an event that gets more and more Zanies out of bed each year. They discover that getting up before dawn to mix, pour, cook, and clean up is just the beginning of the festivities and fun on the final day of the Mardi Gras season. Plus, all the food not eaten is donated to a local charity!

     

    Following the pancake breakfast, the Zanies then go for a little rest and relaxation involving Mimosas and Bloody Mary's!

     

    Z Krewe’s Pancake Day Committee, Royalty, and other Zanies will carry on the worldwide Mardi Gras tradition born in 1445 in Olney, Buckinghamshire, England, by cooking up a breakfast of pancakes and sausage for the students, parents, and teachers.

     

    Committee Chair: Christie Dees

     

    Members: Susan Beeland, Brad Dees, Sarah Fletcher, Kathy Hill, Pam Iltis, Tommie Jarnagan, Leon Kaplan, Brandy McDonald, Jettie Pugh, Margaret Rodriquez, Robert Turnipseed, Vicki Turnipseed

     

    Liaison: Sarah Fletcher

    Parade

    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

    Public Affairs

    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

    Royalty Committee

    The Royalty Committee provides direction and support for the King, Queen and members of the Royal Court. The Committee plans and produces three major events the cake cutting ceremony, at which the King, Queen and members of the court are chosen the coronation ceremony, at which the King and Queen are crowned, the court is presented, and the Legazies (children or grandchildren of current members) are presented to the reigning King and Queen; and the royal procession and toasting ceremony during the pre-Zestival procession.

     

    Committee Chairs: Chris Dees and Alex Petty

     

    Members: Susan Beeland, Adrianna Chappell, Tom Danowski, Melody Davis, Brad Dees, Ellen Eastham, Jan Grizzle, Leon Kaplan, Sarah Beth Maddox, Haley Murphy, Pamela Petty, Damien Treshman

     

    Liaison: Kelly Gardner

    Steering Committee

    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

    Ways & Means

    Committee works all year to supplement the Krewe’s finances and offer fun, Zany venues, and sponsorships that support fund-raising endeavors for the organization.

     

    The Ways and Means Committee plans to bring new and innovative fundraising opportunities to our program of works this year. Stay tuned for more details!

     

    Committee Chair: Sarah Fletcher and Jerry Keeth

     

    Members: Leon Kaplan, Hayley Murphy, Jettie Pugh

     

    Liaison: Melinda Funni

    Z Cares

    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 

    Z Charity Committee

    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

    Zestival

    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