A Memo from The Berry Head Boss Queen...

Dear hunnies,

Thanks sooooooo much to all of you who came to the Potentials Meet 'n Greet and many, many thanks to all of those Queens and DIVAs who provided the deelish foods for our swa-rey (that's French for big ole party!) If ya'll haven't tried the petite fours from Bi-Lo, you better! They are out of this world good and the meat and shrimp plate that Monique Romero brought that DAVE made for us was unbelievable! There was so much good food there that it was just a plain old sin! I do appreciate and spent some excellent time appreciating everything that was laid out on that table!

Thanks to our Door Prize DIVA~Tessie Dore, Queen of Sold~who always manages to bring us the sweetest gifts to give out at our events! Thanks sugar!!!!! We very much appreciate it!

Thanks, too, to Mrs. Linda Freyou for the use of Antique Roseville for our event at DIDDLY cost to us! She is a true philanthropist if I have ever met one! It was the most lovely location for our meeting and I am making her an Honorary Queen just because...

We ate and visited and chatted to our hearts content and as a result of that meeting--I have very important news to impart to you MOQs (My Own Queens)...

First off--the most exciting news of all...We have 10 queens who are signed up to compete and they are as follows...drumroll please...

1. Kristine Trahan

Kristine is one of our new DIVA Queens who will descend to be among the regular queens long enuf to compete for the crown. What a giver she is!!!! Not only is she kewt as she can be, she is also one of the best fundraising advocates one could have on their team. I mean, truly, she is gifted in the gettin-people to give category among her many other talents and I could not be more thrilled to have her as part of our Berry Merry little group.

2. Shelli Helms

Since she was mighty with child last year, she could not be a part of our group, but will join us this year and show us how to manage it all--kids, motherhood, and queenliness. She is A-mazing and as Juliet Granger says from our SUCH A HAPPY FAT book, "The only reason she is not the President of the Free World is because she chooses not to be!"

3. Angela Langlinais Bourg

Besides running her household, her medical practice and LAWD knows whatallelse, this DIVA is going to grace us with her presence on stage. She can heal your sick, run a tight schedule, and cook up a beautiful quiche all at the same time. I am in awe of her wunderful skills and cannot wait to see what she has "cooked" up for her DIVA/queenly title.

4. Shelley Rankin

Shelley has just joined our board this past year and after coming to our ball, she decided Berry Queenhood is for her and I could not agree more! She has more energy than me, which is saying a lot and she works tirelessly for our community in many more areas than just Iberia Habitat, so I am grateful that she is willing to put one more thing on her plate!

5. Amy Courrege

Speaking of endless energy and kewtness~Amy has it all. She A-mazes me with her organizational skills--especially since ya'll know my fly by the seat of my pants capabilities and LACK of aforementioned organization 'n all... She has great ideas and lots of vision and will help in the keeping us all straight area, which will be a great load off of my royal ah-yes and she is also a pleasure to be around and work with!

6. Jeanne Schenk

Jeanne is an artist extraordinaire and her husband, BLESS HIS HEART, is a fantabulous chef~as can be witnessed by all those who got a taste of his shrimp dish from the Potential Meet'nGreet!!!! I, myownself, have sampled his wares at a New Year's party and his chocolate covered strawberries and just about everything else is to DIE FOR!!!! Not only is he willing and able to help out--she is also donating her talents to us in painting our next poster art of the queens!!!!! I am soooooo excited! Paul Schexnayder has offered to help her (as if she needs it!) Her addition to our ranks is a great boon to us all!

7. Cherie' Lord

Cherie is a stingfire and a dedicated philanthropist and beauty consultant to boot!!!! She has managed the Les Jeunes Amies art show now for so long, they cannot live without her and I am sure, we all feel- after seeing her fine capabilities and contribution to our Stalk Security program last year-that she will make an awesome queen. She is tireless and I have never seen her without a smile on her face! Her husband is also a hoot!!!!

8. Lori Landry

I met Lori when we went to Baton Rouge to meet Jill Conner Browne and I was immediately impressed because she is FUNNY and ya'll know how I like to laugh and she made me laugh A LOT! I wasn't able to talk her into joining last year, but through the help of Margaret Eikel and a lot of HARD SELLING, we got her! I know ya'll are going to LUV her and enjoy her quirky sense of humor as much as I do. She is a TRIP!!!!!!

9. April Defelice

I met April at the first LJA meeting after the 2008 Pageant/Ball and I thought then that she would make a great queen, but due to my schedule being crazy, I did not get a chance to talk to her again until the Potentials Meet'nGreet and after listening to all the former queens testimonials as to the greatness of my veryownidea (sniff!sniff! I JUST LUV YA'LL!) She was in! She is not only a queen, but she is a lawyer, too, so for those of ya'll who worry about me getting us in trouble with my bigolemouf--I'm sure she will draw up some papers to keep Iberia Habitat in the clear!!!! SCORE!

10. Mandy Desormeaux

Mandy and I have known each other for several years now through Queen Faye Dough Dough (who sings her praises regularly!) and I have been impressed by her A-mazing work ethic and ability to get things done and she is a teacher (like me) so I like her for that, too! She also has the leanest and most aerobically fit personage I have ever seen since Susan Powder, minus the almost baldness! We almost totally brainwashed her to get her to do it this year, but--hey! Whatever works! She is going to do a phenomenal job and look precious, too!

These are our newest BETA (2009) members...

DIVA Queens

Susan Sinitiere, Susan Klingman, Lynette Fraser, and Kristine Trahan

Queens

Courtney Abshire
April Defelice
Lori Landry
Nicole Estis
Amy Courrege
Cherie Lord
Jeanne Schenk
Shelli Helms
Shelley Rankin
Mandy Desormeax

and finally,

We have a new Wannabee

Julie Rosenzweig and her newly added Stalk Stud husband, Seth--I have met them both and they are the nicest little larvae you could ever meet! They are also kewt and smart, which is also a bonus! She is also technologically gifted, which as ya'll know--I really need some help with!

By the by...

Alpha (2008) members, remember if you haven't paid your dues yet, they are due by April 1st if possible! We will be recruiting new members until the end of May, so if you know of someone, send them my way or have them e-mail me at MsJerre@aol.com.

I just can't say enuf how much I appreciate all this wonderful support and hard work ya'll have given to Iberia Habitat. It is far more than I ever expected and I must say MY CUP (and Habitat's) RUNNETH OVER as a result of knowing each and every one of you!

Our HEAD DIVA is keeping me straight, thank the good LAWD and I just want to say that things have been running much better since she has been a part of my Berry Braintrust along with my VICE DIVA, who always has a sunny smile and bright disposition.

Our next event is the 2009 Hi! Tea which will be held at Queen Good Will's house (A.K.A. Margaret Simon) from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. Details to follow!!!

BE SWEET!
LUV and Royally,

Queen de Bling, LUVer of All Things Sparkly
Berry Head Boss Queen, Self-appointed , ad infinitum
Her Royal Hi-ness, Queen of The Berry 2008-09

P.S.

At the end of our talk, the kewtest little larvae (possible Wannabee) came into the room and sat down, but she left before I could meet her. Did anyone know who she was or get a chance to talk to her! She was a keeper!

P.S.S.

Thanks to Queen Em Cee for remembering to always bring your camera so we can continue to document our get togethers and thanks to Queen Kilowatt for picking up the ice at the last possible minute!

P.S.S.S Amy Courrege and Brenda Langlinais wanted me to pass on to ya'll that THE FUN SHOP in Lafayette is closing its doors this Easter and everything in there, including wigs and such is 50% off!!!!!!!!