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Krewes across the Gulf Coast are encouraged to send in your reports to us by email  or telephone us and we will get the reports up so your members and fans can see and participate

 

 

 

 

 

Other Krewe Services Features

.....Complete text on sect. 503 of the U.S. tax code

....Krewe fundraising ideas

....City phone #'s

....Vendor Contact phone #'s

.....Krewe Management tips

.....Join our Float rider's pool

 

plus other articles, stories, and very useful specially researched Krewe resources and databases. Carnival industry contacts, and more information that can truly help you run a krewe! 

Editor's Corner

Find out what is happening, on the site, what's about to happen on the site and of course, why something didn't happen on the site, from the only man that can tell you! Plus his opinions, Q&A, more! 

 

 Business 

Krewe Promotion Series: Krewe Promo Tools: Getting the word out!

Press Releases!  Krewes either don't understand the need for media coverage or know how to go about getting it! We show you how to put the number 1 tool for getting that TV appearance to work for you. This month....Press releases ...[ article ]

  Brochures ! Some of the questions are; Why you need them? How to put them to work for your Krewe or Carnival Group! Building your membership can depend on how it looks and what you tell them. This month...Brochures....[ article]

Working with the media!

Your krewe needs to be seen and heard if you're going to get members. There's all sorts of media, including the reigning king, Broadcast. We'll take the time to show you how to get that media to pay you some badly needed attention [ article ]

Don't let tradition Kill your Krewe!

Too many of our orgs in Mobile and New Orleans have a history which today holds krewes back, and impedes the progress and adaptations needed to keep the group or club alive. "But We've Always done it this way!?", could be the quote that is craved on your club's tombstone.

   It's nice to hold on to tradition, but when that same tradition starts to kill your organization, club, or group, then it's time to let go or die!! .[ article ]

Mardi Gras Vendors

  Vendors do you want to be listed here?

 This will be the place to reach the krewe captains, club presidents, board members and Carnival leaders. We can tell them what it is you do and what services you have to offer. It's only a listing and not an advertisement but at least they know you exist.

  Email us and we will contact you for a possible listing. Listings are free, and welcome!

  Vendor List  ( Coming soon )

       Vendor Registration
      Current Vendor's List
 
 
 
 
 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Krewe Issues 

Insurance Woes!!  

With 9/11 came changes in the Insurance Industry. Those changes were poised to strike Carnival groups hard. Starting last season that strike came on with a bang. We take a look at the Insurance Industry and the coming issues that may affect the coming season.  ....[ article inside]

Bingo was the way New Orleans Krewes raised funds for Years,....   before legalized Gambling took place in Louisiana. See how the process has changed and what "new bingo" game is sweeping the field. .....[ article inside] 

Leader Personalities that Will Drive you Nuts!

Captains, Leaders, and others sometime have personalities that can  drive you and your fellow krewe members crazy! Learn how to spot and turn around those errant ways of the flawed psychic ....[ article ]

Whether it's starting a Krewe or simply knowing what one is, the K.r.e.w.e. Center Advance Learning Lab can help! After all, we've been doing this for over 150 years! Benefit from our Experience, Knowledge and our ability to Educate those who will carry on tomorrow. 

 

In any organization's Quest for new members, you must ask...

Is the Secrecy Hurting your Krewe?....[

I can here the conservative neophytes saying under their breathe ( of course) that we must not change tradition, we must maintain the veil to protect ourselves and be able to surprise our fans! Bolderdash! The only way most other krewes and groups find out is through the very people that build and produce the events! And NEVER has a krewe production been STOLEN and displayed in the history of Carnival! Never has the trust be broken, by the media ....  

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Krewe Articles

 

Federal Funding for Krewes? It's not such a far fetched Idea!   Did  you know that as a 503(C3) non-profit entity, that you could be eligible for some of Uncle Sam's money? Yea! We were just as surprised as you are......[ article inside]

12 Killer secrets to recruiting Krewe Members

(even in a bad economy )

Learn these killer secrets to recruit members for your organization. Learn what it takes to sell the Carnival ride to those who want to ride and even to those who don't. Build your Krewe the correct way...[  article inside  ]

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