The Sean Caton Memorial Foundation (SCMF) is excited to announce that the Ninth Annual Mardi Gras Ball is set for Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the Park Ridge Marriott in Park Ridge, New Jersey.  We have yet another wonderful night of fun and surprises in store.  In the spirit of Mardi Gras, guests will once again be transported to a place filled with live music, beads, masks, trinkets, fine cuisine with a Cajun flair, hurricane drinks and much, much more.

To be honest, last year we were worried that we would not have a great turnout due to the economy. Needless to say, we were thrilled when over 200 of you showed up and kept the spirit of Sean and Mardi Gras alive!  We realize the economy is still struggling and with that in mind we have kept the price per ticket the same as last year.  Last year we decreased the cost by $25 and we are happy to say that we are able to maintain our “recession pricing” for 2010.  We hope this entices you to join us again this year!

Those of you who are returning to our fabulous Bayou Bash know well what this night is all about – to remember Sean and enjoy life to the fullest.  That is something Sean did every day.  So for this evening we encourage you to leave life’s hassles and problems behind and enter the Mardi Gras Ball for the time of your life.

If you have yet to experience one of our Mardi Gras Balls, now is the time to jump on the bandwagon and come see how we liven things up one Ball to the next.  Last year we were swooned by singer Jason Nazzaro whose voice is amazingly similar to Frank Sinatra’s.  Guests were thrilled to get up close and personal with this amazing performer as he casually strolled through the ball room singing classic Frank Sinatra tunes.  Marie Fiorella and Karin Verri were honored to be serenaded tableside in honor of their birthdays.  Many people’s heads turned wondering if it was a CD playing or Jason singing – he amazed everyone.

As always, the essence of Mardi Gras will be present throughout the night.  The chefs have plans for a fine dining experience that includes a few specialties that will capture the unique culinary flair of New Orleans, while bartenders will mix hurricanes, the signature cocktail of the Crescent City.  Entertainment for the evening will include dancing and a world class DJ playing everyone's favorite tunes.

 Be sure not to miss the ever-popular raffle filled with tantalizing prizes for all ages.  Broadway show tickets, fine jewelry, golf outings, tickets to sporting events, sports memorabilia and ladies handbags are just some of the items we will have on display for auction. 

 The SCMF raised over $25,000 at last year’s Mardi Gras Ball.  Organizations within Valley Home Care, Inc., and Glen Rock High School are among the beneficiaries of our charitable donations.  The SCMF also tries to assist other local foundations and organizations that are near and dear to our hearts.  Please learn about the others as you peruse this newsletter.

 We realize that none of this would be possible without the help of you, the friends and family of the SCMF.  We truly appreciate your on-going support and generosity year after year.  The number one goal of our Foundation is to keep the spirit of Sean alive. Enjoying a night with good friends and family is what Sean loved the most, so come on out and live up to his memory and most importantly his spirit.  Support a great cause and dance the night away at our Ninth Annual Mardi Gras Ball!