2012_Mardi_Gras

The Knights of Columbus annual Mardi Gras party on "Fat" or "Shrove" Tuesday was held on the evening of February 21.  The fundraiser did meet its financial objective, thanks to significant support from the community.

All attendees were photographed as many were adorned in their favorite Mardi Gras attire.  Many photos are available on this site under PHOTOS.

Council Director Dave Witchger coordinated the event with significant assistance from a number of knights and their spouses including: Ticket Sales - Bob Bowman and Russ Harrison; Food Preparation - Danny and Kathy Murphy (shrimp creole), Ed and Mary Ann Miller (jambalaya), and Claudia Keearns and Janice Spaniel (bread pudding w/Jack Daniels sauce); Decorations - Milt Spaniel; Kitchen - Rick Hiemenz; Umbrellas - Ed Miller family; Photos - John and Carolyn Bodensteiner; 50/50 - Scott Krantz; Poster - Mike Miller; and, MC - Dan Murphy.   

Other knights and spouses significantly responsible for the success of the event include: Bob Rodgers, Jim Passe, Mike Welsh, Greg Rogers, Bill Welch, Dave Salmen, John DeJanovich, Ed Keearns, Terry O'Brien, Bob Kostelecky, and Mike Garstecki. 

The extensive decorations had a definite New Orleans' Mardi Gras theme.  Table center pieces and beads complemented the decorations. The popular Blue Velvet band provided music welcomed by the dancers, including Conga and line dancing songs.  

The beautiful second line umbrellas led to very spirited bidding as they were auctioned by MC Murphy.  Appropriately, Kathy and Dan Murphy were crowned Queen and King.