We are a Mardi Gras group located in Orange Beach, AL whose focus is fellowship, fun, and (of course) Mardi Gras!
The Story Behind the Name
Roman Goddess of the Dawn, Aurora, was known to the Greeks as Eos. She is the daughter of Titan and Theia. Her brother is the sun, Helios, and her sister, Selene, is the moon. She is the Goddess you need to bring the brightness into your life and love every day.
When Aurora wakes up, feeling great about herself as usual, she flies across the sky, her wings leaving a trail of orange, red, and yellow so her brother Helios can ride his golden chariot across the sky bringing the sunshine to the Earth.
Aurora made one tragic mistake in her life. Her love for the mortal, Tithonus, was so great she asked Zeus to make him immortal. Zeus agreed, but since Aurora had neglected to ask for his eternal youth, Titonus aged and eventually, the legend goes, became so dried up he became a grasshopper.
With Tithonus, Aurora had two children, Memnon and Emathion. Memnon grew up to be a great king of Ethopia, but was killed by the might Greek warrior, Achilles, in the Trojan War. Still to this day Aurora is so upset over the death of her son that her tears regularly cover the Earth's ground as dew.
Aurora is the mother of the Winds: Argestes, Boreas, Eurus, Notus, and Zephyrus.
Aurora was, it is said, cursed by Aphrodite to always be in love. Well, I don't think that is a curse. Aurora can bring the beauty of the dawn to your love life each day. Her passion can be yours. She is the goddess you should turn to if you want to keep your love alive every day.
When Aurora wakes up, feeling great about herself as usual, she flies across the sky, her wings leaving a trail of orange, red, and yellow so her brother Helios can ride his golden chariot across the sky bringing the sunshine to the Earth.
Aurora made one tragic mistake in her life. Her love for the mortal, Tithonus, was so great she asked Zeus to make him immortal. Zeus agreed, but since Aurora had neglected to ask for his eternal youth, Titonus aged and eventually, the legend goes, became so dried up he became a grasshopper.
With Tithonus, Aurora had two children, Memnon and Emathion. Memnon grew up to be a great king of Ethopia, but was killed by the might Greek warrior, Achilles, in the Trojan War. Still to this day Aurora is so upset over the death of her son that her tears regularly cover the Earth's ground as dew.
Aurora is the mother of the Winds: Argestes, Boreas, Eurus, Notus, and Zephyrus.
Aurora was, it is said, cursed by Aphrodite to always be in love. Well, I don't think that is a curse. Aurora can bring the beauty of the dawn to your love life each day. Her passion can be yours. She is the goddess you should turn to if you want to keep your love alive every day.
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Our Mission-Pledge
Begin all things with the end in mind by always acting with integrity as the basis for my everyday behavior.
Think win-win seeking solutions to benefit all parties mutually.
Seek first to understand, then to be understood by truly listening, nurturing truth, kindness, grace, courage, and love.
Do the right thing when no one is watching.
Endeavor to continue my personal growth physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially in all ways, every day.
Share my strengths with the society to facilitate its growth and optimize its functions.
Put first things first and take time for what is most important to me.
Value myself and respect the differences between people, remembering that I am one in a million, but that we all sleep under the same sky and wake to the same new dawn.
Think win-win seeking solutions to benefit all parties mutually.
Seek first to understand, then to be understood by truly listening, nurturing truth, kindness, grace, courage, and love.
Do the right thing when no one is watching.
Endeavor to continue my personal growth physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially in all ways, every day.
Share my strengths with the society to facilitate its growth and optimize its functions.
Put first things first and take time for what is most important to me.
Value myself and respect the differences between people, remembering that I am one in a million, but that we all sleep under the same sky and wake to the same new dawn.
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Membership
Membership is limited and one can only become a member through the invitation of a fellow sister. Membership dues include:
- a beautiful customized denim jacket (lots of Aurora Borealis bling!).
- Aurora Borealis custom medallion
- Custom printed tote which holds your agenda to house your notes, calendars, and information from each meeting and/or event
- Charm bracelet that we build upon at each meeting
We have an array of merchandise that can be purchased such as t-shirts, huggers, and other logo items. We accept cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, or Discover.
We love spending time together and provide many formal and informal opportunities to do so throughout the year. The Swanky Gala, White Christmas in the Tropics, Mardi Gras Museum Trip, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Ball, Parade, and After Party are the formal ones. Our excursion and Special Events Committee keeps us busy with informal events throughout the year, as well.
- a beautiful customized denim jacket (lots of Aurora Borealis bling!).
- Aurora Borealis custom medallion
- Custom printed tote which holds your agenda to house your notes, calendars, and information from each meeting and/or event
- Charm bracelet that we build upon at each meeting
We have an array of merchandise that can be purchased such as t-shirts, huggers, and other logo items. We accept cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, or Discover.
We love spending time together and provide many formal and informal opportunities to do so throughout the year. The Swanky Gala, White Christmas in the Tropics, Mardi Gras Museum Trip, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Ball, Parade, and After Party are the formal ones. Our excursion and Special Events Committee keeps us busy with informal events throughout the year, as well.