23 September 2008, 8:06 am
It is an honorarium bestowed by the sitting Governor at the time of issue, and is given to movie stars, heroes, guests of the Derby, and any one else that can waggle one. How far away from Kentucky were they or are you? It is also a charitable organization dedicated to helping children. I have served as many as 4,000 mint Juleps in an evening at the Colonels Derby Eve Dinner.... read more