Welcome to one and all, we hope you will enjoy the Inaugural Ball 2009.

Please take the time to congratulate all the dedicated candidates below.

We regret the delay in scheduling this exciting event ~ but our candidates

have busy and demanding schedules. They have come from all over the world

tonight for the celebration ~ Virginia and New Zealand, Oregon and Nevada,

Maryland and Texas, South Carolina, Indiana and Florida.

Before the festivities begin, let me take a moment to

give very special thanks to Misha. Without his vision and

commitment, we would not be here today.

He ran an amazing election, with many worthy candidates,

and all are respected for their clean campaigns.

It is with special pride that we note the mandate given to the

first female Cat President of the World, Coco.

Lastly, I humbly thank my assistant, Zoey. There were many

times when I thought she would go before the Court of High Crimes

and Misdemeanors for her errors with the event planning,

but in the end she prevailed. To show her my gratitude,

I invited her to attend this evening's event in my absence.

Enjoy your evening.

INTRODUCING

Madame Coco, our beautiful and always elegant Cat President of the World

escorted by the

Honorable Sir Misha, esteemed Cat Vice President of the World

Coco will also serve as Minister of Frootbat Affairs

(naturally). Tonight she is strikingly gorgeous, with

her simple Chanel pearls.

Misha is also serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs,

an appropriate posting for him ~ with millions of

female felines already in waiting to gain his favor.

CONCATULATIONS!

Cory, sweet yet sultry, Secretary of Socks

The tale told is that Cory is recently returned from the battlefields,

and many successful adventures ~ did you know in her home alone,

she manages (er, controls) six kittehs and one woofie!

One would never know she is

a braveheart and a warrior ~ seeing her here

she is resplendent in diamonds for the Inaugural Ball.

Cosmo, the Chief Whip [Wild, Wooly, Wonderful]

Like many a politician, decisions can be difficult to make ~

diamonds or pearls? Pearls or diamonds?

As a housemate to Misha, we can be sure Cosmo will whip our

veep into shape whenever necessary.

Fin, our superior Secretary of the Interior

Inside or outside, Fin can do it all. Ensuring our kittehs live in

happy homes with all their wants and needs fulfilled.

And confidentially, he's environmentally friendly, too.

Hansel, sweet little Minister of Youth Affairs

The consensus of the cabinet members was that little Hans

would be allowed to dress casually tonight, and age appropriate.

And of course, bring along his "lovey" in case he needed to nap.

Kiddo, the able and valued Minister of Housing

The journalists among us are questioning Kiddo's choice of attire this

evening ~ appropriate or not? Looking as if he himself resides in a

penthouse, with a litter box of gold! But we ladies think he is

TDFH (to die for...) Handsome.

Sweet Praline, naturally, Minister of Floofy Affairs

Charm and grace personified. And subtle elegance, that's Praline.

Here as a salute to Coco, she does all that fabulous floof

in a curly up-do banded in gold ribbon.

Rocky, our amazing Chief of Staff

Obviously a bit tired from trying to keep everyone in line,

the receiving line that is! Protocol, you know.

Not to mention his devoted care and attention to his recovering Mom.

But Rocky... time to don your top hat and tie, and enjoy!

Zoey, attending as the guest of her supervisor,

Maggy, Minister of Arts who retired early this evening.

Zoey, long an admirer of Sweet Praline, followed her sage advice and did the

curly up-do, accented by simple pearls, to honor Coco.

Applause Please... for the Queen and King of Soul.

Our very own Annie Mosaic, accompanied by little Mr Tuck

provided this evenings entertainment. Thank You!

The Minister of Arts