Krewe Babalu, Inc. (hereinafter the "Krewe") is limited to a maximum of two hundred (200) Members in Good Standing (hereinafter the "Members") and is managed by a Board of Directors that governs the affairs and business of the corporation. The Articles of Incorporation and bylaws of the corporation govern the Board of Directors, elected each year by Members of the Krewe. The Articles of Incorporation and bylaws, as adopted by Members of the Krewe, are available upon request to persons applying for membership, and provided to all Members of the Krewe.

All persons applying for membership in the Krewe must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older. Membership dues must be paid by check to Krewe Babalu, Inc. with this application for membership. The price of membership is established by the Board of Directors and is subject to change at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Any increase in the price of membership will not apply to Members until the beginning of the next fiscal year. The fiscal year for the Krewe runs from April 1st through March 31st. All memberships expire on March 31st of each year.

Each successive year, membership dues are due and payable on April 1ST and payment is required to renew Member status and benefits.

Benefits and privileges exclusive to Members of the Krewe include, but are not limited to, the right to vote on any issue presented to Members for a vote; the right to purchase and wear regalia; the right to display or distribute materials exclusive to Members; the right to earn points and receive the benefits through the Krewe Point System; and the right to attend all Krewe functions at the Member price.

Events for the year include Memberships Meetings (usually held on the first Tuesday of the month); Gulf Coast Greyhound Day at the Tracks; Annual Rock-N-Bowl; Halloween Party; Christmas Dinner Party; Epiphany Party; Den Party; Jr. Krewe Party; Float Rides in Mardi Gras Parades; Fat Tuesday Party and more!!! The Schedule of Events is available upon request to all persons applying for membership.

Krewe Babalu, Inc., founded in 1995, is a Texas Non-profit Corporation. The purpose of the organization is to promote Mardi Gras festivities on Galveston Island and civic and social activities within the organization and the City of Galveston.