Party with a Purpose
The mission of Ptolemy is to serve as a vehicle for a diverse range of people to enjoy Carnival Memphis and thereby uphold and perpetuate its traditions. Ptolemy strives to present an array of festive events during Carnival week and present community service opportunities throughout the year. Since our inception in 2000, we've raised the bar on fun, as well as over $4.5 million for local children's charities through the Carnival Memphis Children’s Charity Initiative!
(Pictured Left to Right) Carnival President Jennie Robbins, Ptolemy King Bailey, Ptolemy Queen Lauren, Carnival King George Sousoulas
2025 Carnival Children’s Charities
The Grand Krewe of Ptolemy is committed to furthering the goals and ideals of Carnival Memphis. We are dedicated to giving back to the Memphis community through our philanthropic activities and support of Carnival Memphis Children’s Charities.
We fully support the children’s charities chosen each year by participating in Carnival’s Krewes for Kids event and hosting two annual fundraisers: Poker Run in the Fall and Bingo in January. Our Philanthropy Chair also sets up various volunteer and charity opportunities for our members throughout the year.
Liza's Light was established to honor the memory and legacy of Liza Wellford Fletcher, a former UofM soccer player, avid runner, beloved teacher, and an inspiring figure in the Memphis community; this fund is dedicated to building a state-of-the-art facility for the University of Memphis women’s and men’s soccer and track and field teams, and local community.
Since 1850 Porter-Leath has been a primary resource for children and families in the Mid-South. They empower children and families to achieve a healthy, optimal and independent lifestyle. By focusing on the essential building blocks of healthy development, Porter-Leath not only gives them access to the tools they need but also a sense of hope.
Stax Music Academy provides music education to inspire primarily young people to enhance their academic and leadership skills and become facilitators of community change.The Soulsville Foundation perpetuates the soul of Stax Records by preserving its rich cultural legacy, educating youth to be prepared for life's success, and inspiring future artists to achieve their dreams.
Ptolemy Membership
Ptolemy's members represent all facets of Memphis: medicine, law, accounting and finance, politics, insurance and real estate, banking, manufacturing, marketing and sales. The list goes on and on, but Ptolemy's dual missions of social and community service are the cornerstone of its existence.
The following is a list of our current members. You may even see someone you know! While our membership is diverse, it is also incredibly welcoming. We encourage you to find out more about us and consider becoming a member today!
