I am making that last-ditch effort to get to all of you. I appreciate all of you who have responded with donations and who are planning to play with us next Saturday.  I am urging all of you who haven’t responded, to visit our website (www.nolacharitycrawl.org)  to register to play, or to donate if you aren’t available to play next Saturday. Also, please remember all participants must be 21.  The Roots of Music is a great program. If you’d like to research it more than the information on our website visit: www.therootsofmusic.com.  I have attached the rules and itinerary for next Saturday.  You’ll be playing for a 4 night cruise on Carnival Cruise Lines (all port charges, government fees and prepaid gratuities are included). If you are not available for the whole day; but, will be in town, please come to 13 Monaghan for 3:40pm for the live auction. We have some really great items to sell. 

Please support this program – it’s for the children, and the future of New Orleans!

 Thanks,

Alana Bishop Monaghan

Please join us (the Monaghan and Koehlar families) on Saturday, June 26th, to pay tribute to Jim Monaghan Sr., by participating in the Second Annual French Quarter Poker Crawl Fundraiser.

This year’s proceeds will be donated to The Roots of Music (www.therootsofmusic.com) …this program serves almost 100 students, making up a full marching band that is successfully parading the city since Mardi Gras 2009.  The program provides music education in history, theory, instrumental instruction and ensemble performance. Furthermore, academic tutoring is offered to ensure the students maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in school. Participation in the Roots of Music is free for students but attendance is mandatory. The students are also provided a hot meal before being sent home on buses.

Registration will be in Jackson Square in front of the Cabildo from 9am-10:30am, where participants will enjoy a performance by the students and get their first card. The rest of the hand of 5 card stud will be dealt at Erin Rose, Molly’s at the Market, Johnny White’s and Tropical Isle.  Hands will be judged at 13 Monaghan, where there will also be an auction.

Each hand played will require a $30.00 donation and will include a commemorative t-shirt. 

Please register and pay on our website to reserve your space today www.nolacharitycrawl.org. If you can’t make it out that day, please send your donation.

Looking forward to seeing you on June 26!!!

Thanks,

Alana