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2027 Foot soldier application

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2027 Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc Foot Soldier Membership Application

We are ready for our foot soldiers to enlist in Joan’s Army for our January 6, 2027, French Quarter parade!!!!

Foot soldier member (free volunteer)

Our Foot Soldier members handle functional parade basics. They borrow simple medieval costumes from the krewe and are assigned to tasks such as walking security along the edges of the parade, carrying banners, or shepherding props. Foot Soldier members ARE included along with paying members for most of the krewe festivities, so it’s not all work! Foot soldiers may buy event tickets at the member price and may attend free events.

Are you ready to enlist in Joan of Arc's army?(Required)

Yes, I confirm that I’m at least 16, and I can be responsible for: picking up my costume in advance , showing up on time on parade night and following directions, and returning my costume to the props truck immediately after the parade. I’m ready to volunteer for Joan’s Army!

Have you paraded with us before?

I’ve paraded with you before

This will be my first time

Sign up to volunteer for our parade on January 6, 2027:

Name(Required)

First Last

Email (for parade instructions and other events)(Required)

Phone(Required)

(Required for leaders’ use. This does NOT opt you in to our text message event announcement list)

Country Phone Number

Would you like to be added to our text message system to be notified of events?(Required)

(Note: we never share ANY of our data with anyone else!)

Yes, I want to opt-in for text messages

No, I prefer to rely on email and the website

Costume size(Required)

As a foot soldier in Joan's Army, I pledge to…..

….Pick up my costume in advance(Required)

Yes, volunteers can pick up costumes for others in their group! NO COSTUMES CAN BE PICKED UP ON January 6. Costume pick-ups will begin Thanksgiving weekend, with several pick-ups in December. The final costume pick-up opportunity will be at our annual New Year’s Day work party at St. Andrew’s.

Yes, I pledge to pick up my costume in advance, by January 1 at the latest.

I’m part of a group and my group representative will pick up my costume in advance.

As a foot soldier in Joan's Army, I understand…..

This is an outdoor live performance event.(Required)

Got it. I’m prepared to be outdoors on my feet for several hours with inconvenient bathroom access.

As a foot soldier in Joan's Army, I pledge to…..

…arrive at the parade lineup ON TIME on WEDNESDAY January 6 in the French Quarter., and stay until the end of my shift.(Required)

5:45-9:00 shift: I will arrive by 5:45 p.m. at the line-up. I will assist in the unloading and placement of props. I will remain in my lineup position until roll time UNLESS released by a member of the Marshaling team.

OR, 6:30-9:45 p.m. shift: I will arrive by 6:30 p.m. at the line-up and will stay after the parade and will help pack up the truck (estimated 10 pm)

As a foot soldier in Joan's Army, I pledge to…..

… return my costume.(Required)

At the end of the parade, I will immediately return my costume and props to the props truck parked at the parade end.

Yes, I pledge to return my costume promptly

As a foot soldier in Joan's Army, I pledge to…..

…save my drinking until AFTER the parade.(Required)

Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc strives to be a family-friendly event. Out of respect for those honoring a Catholic saint, we ask that participants refrain from public displays of intoxication during the parade. FYI: bathrooms will not be at all convenient either.

I will refrain from being visibly intoxicated or visibly drinking during the event. I will refrain from smoking or vaping while wearing a krewe costume, while waiting in lineup, or during the parade.

As a foot soldier in Joan's Army, I understand that…..

….the Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc is serious about the no-drinking policy.(Required)

Don’t bring it. Don’t drink during showtime or set-up. Don’t show up drunk. You can be kicked out if you do.

Yes, I understand that if officers agree that I am drunk or witness me drinking during the parade or set-up I can be sent out, and I may be prohibited from joining in future years.

As a Foot Soldier in Joan's Army, I pledge to…

… respect diverse perspectives.(Required)

Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc welcomes people and artistic contributions from diverse perspectives, including irreverent, satirical and critical perspectives as well as genuinely spiritual perspectives.

Yes, I am ready to respect and enjoy my fellow members’ beautiful, crazy mix of sacred and secular, whimsical and satirical.

Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Name(Required)

First Last

Emergency Contact Phone(Required)

Country Phone Number

Relationship(Required)

This person is my __________

As a Foot Soldier in Joan's Army, I will…

… release images taken of myself participating in krewe events for krewe use.(Required)

Yes, I release images taken of myself participating in the public events for krewe use.

Liability Release(Required)

In consideration of the risk of injury while participating in the annual January 6 Joan of Arc Parade, Tableaux, Salon, Feast Day Party, and other parties and workshops of the Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc (the “Activity”), and as consideration for the right to participate in the Activity, I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, or personal representatives, knowingly and voluntarily enter into this waiver and release of liability and hereby waive any and all rights, claims or causes of action of any kind whatsoever arising out of my participation in the Activity, and do hereby release and forever discharge Joan of Arc Project, located at 1917 Home Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001, their affiliates, managers, members, agents, attorneys, staff, volunteers, heirs, representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns, for any physical or psychological injury, including but not limited to illness, paralysis, death, damages, economical or emotional loss, that I may suffer as a direct result of my participation in the aforementioned Activity, including traveling to and from an event related to this Activity.

I am voluntarily participating in the aforementioned Activity and I am participating in the Activity entirely at my own risk. I am aware of the risks associated with traveling to and from as well as participating in this Activity, which may include, but are not limited to, physical or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability (including paralysis), economic or emotional loss, and death. I understand that these injuries or outcomes may arise from my own or others’ negligence, conditions related to travel, or the condition of the Activity location(s). Nonetheless, I assume all related risks, both known or unknown to me, of my participation in this Activity, including travel to, from and during this Activity.

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Joan of Arc Project against any and all claims, suits or actions of any kind whatsoever for liability, damages, compensation or otherwise brought by me or anyone on my behalf, including attorney’s fees and any related costs, if litigation arises pursuant to any claims made by me or by anyone else acting on my behalf. If Joan of Arc Project incurs any of these types of expenses, I agree to reimburse Joan of Arc Project.

I acknowledge that Joan of Arc Project and their directors, officers, volunteers, representatives and agents are not responsible for errors, omissions, acts or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of Joan of Arc Project.

I acknowledge that this Activity may involve a test of a person’s physical and mental limits and may carry with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. The risks may include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, lack of hydration, condition of participants, equipment, vehicular traffic and actions of others, including but not limited to, participants, volunteers, spectators, coaches, event officials and event monitors, and/or producers of the event.

I acknowledge that I have carefully read this “waiver and release” and fully understand that it is a release of liability. I expressly agree to release and discharge Joan of Arc Project and all of its affiliates, managers, members, agents, attorneys, staff, volunteers, heirs, representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns, from any and all claims or causes of action and I agree to voluntarily give up or waive any right that I otherwise have to bring a legal action against Joan of Arc Project for personal injury or property damage.
To the extent that statute or case law does not prohibit releases for negligence, this release is also for negligence on the part of Joan of Arc Project, its agents, and employees.

In the event that I should require medical care or treatment, I agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. I am aware and understand that I should carry my own health insurance.

In the event that any damage to equipment or facilities occurs as a result of my or my family’s willful actions, neglect or recklessness, I acknowledge and agree to be held liable for any and all costs associated with any actions of neglect or recklessness.

This Agreement was entered into at arm’s-length, without duress or coercion, and is to be interpreted as an agreement between two parties of equal bargaining strength. Both the Participant and Joan of Arc Project agree that this Agreement is clear and unambiguous as to its terms, and that no other evidence will be used or admitted to alter or explain the terms of this Agreement, but that it will be interpreted based on the language in accordance with the purposes for which it is entered into.

In the event that any provision contained within this Release of Liability shall be deemed to be severable or invalid, or if any term, condition, phrase or portion of this agreement shall be determined to be unlawful or otherwise unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect, so long as the clause severed does not affect the intent of the parties. If a court should find that any provision of this agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting said provision it would become valid and enforceable, then said provision shall be deemed to be written, construed and enforced as so limited.

I, the undersigned participant, affirm that I am of the age of 18 years or older, and that I am freely signing this agreement. I certify that I have read this agreement, that I fully understand its content and that this release cannot be modified orally. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract and that I am signing it of my own free will.

What kinds of things would you prefer to help with?

Check all that apply(Required)

Carry a banner

Help with props

I can push a wheelchair

Walk security

I’m comfortable around horses

I can be a “ham” and rev up the crowd

I’d like to be a herald calling out “Make way for the King” and similar phrases

I’d like to be a herald AND I have a trumpet or trombone and can play a simple fanfare

I’m willing to direct other volunteers

I’m willing to NOT parade and instead help at the line-up, end point, and/or stay in place at one of the ceremonial stops

Is there a particular place you'd like to be in the parade?

Please understand that we will TRY to honor requests but reserve the right to assign foot soldiers as needed to cover priority roles.

Birthday cake carrying jesters

Domrémy shepherds

Voices Battalion — Joan (Alison McCrary) / St. Catherine

Voices Battalion — St. Michael (Captain Amanda)

Voices Battalion — St. Margaret / dragon

Knights Battalion (general)

Knights Battalion– cannon and wall (Orion Couling)

Orléans Battalion (victory feast)

Road to Reims Battalion

Royal court

Trial Battalion (drum group)

Flaming Heretics Battalion

Restoration Battalion (Terri Wilkinson & Judy Sheon)

Saint Battalion (Joan statue and canopy)

Legacy Battalion

Wherever I’m most needed

Parade marshal leadership team (requires additional meetings and training)

Is there another foot soldier you want to be placed with?

If you are part of a group of friends volunteering together, please be organized! All of you need to list the SAME person’s name as the one you want to be grouped with. Again, we will try to honor all requests but reserve the right to place foot soldiers as needed to cover priority roles.

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