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SAINTS TEAM UP FOR FOOD BANK
The Saints came marching in flip-flops, and the crowd was there to bless the "OL4NO" boys.
The "Offensive Line For New Orleans" players were in festive forces at the Fleur De Lis and Flip-Flops Tailgate Party at the beautiful home and gardens of Jimmy and Karen Treuting on Oct. 16.
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton and his wife, Beth, were also at the party with a purpose that was a benefit for Feed the Children in support of the Covington Food Bank and the Baptist Fellowship House Food Pantry in New Orleans.
Saints attending were Jon Stinchcomb, Carl Nicks, Jammal Brown, Mark Brunell. Back row: Jermon Bushrod, Rennardo Foster, Zach Strief, Jamar Nesbit, Tim Duckworth, Jonathan Goodwin, Nick Leckey and Jahri Evans. Also making the rounds were New Orleans Hornets assistant coaches Rob Werdann, Paul Pressey and Robert Pack.
The planet's most partying band, a.k.a. Four Unplugged, kept the place hopping with upbeat sounds.
Tailgating pals had food choices of cochon de lait, chicken satay, mini-Natchitoches meat pies, Gulf shrimp cocktail, brisket and more.
Emcee Rich Mauti, former New Orleans Saints wide receiver, put up for bids a private dinner at the Governor's Mansion with Gov. Bobby Jindal and Supriya Jindal, a yacht cruise, a ride on coach Sean Payton's private float in the Orpheus parade, an ultimate football experience with the Saints vs. the New England Patriots, and lots of autographed Saints' memorabilia.
Committee members for Fleur de Lis and Flip-Flops were Karen Treuting, Suzanne Werdann, Jackie Catalanotto, Denise Ragan, Rhonda Eckholdt, Angie Nicotri, Gina Powell, Heather Andrews and Morgan Cornwell.
According to Suzanne Werdann, director of Sports Partnerships for Feed the Children, more than $50,000 was raised, which totals seven trucks with 140,000 pounds of food and personal care items to go to families in need. Donations are still coming in, and the organization is hoping for one or two more truckloads.
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton and Beth Payton of Mandeville and Karen Hegner of Dallas at the Fleur de Lis and Flip-Flops party.
