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Monday, December 26, 2005 6pm until midnight
What: The 20th Annual Joint Military Service Academies Ball hosted by the Southeast Texas Air Force Academy Parents Association
Who: The Houston area Service Academy Cadets and Midshipmen and their families and friends
When: Monday, December 26, 2005 6pm until midnight
Where: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel/ 1601 Lake Robbins Drive/The Woodlands, TX 77380 Phone: 281-367-9797. The Woodlands Marriott is offering a special rate for the Joint Military Service Academies Ball of $69 plus tax, compared with the usual fee of at least $129 per night rate. Call the Marriott and ask for the "Joint Military Rate" when making your reservation.
Why: To honor the commitment of our Cadets and Midshipmen who are currently in training to become military officers of tomorrow
Link to Marriott Waterway Webpage
Help us with Donations: This ball costs $90,000; all from donations and fundraisers.
Laser Graphics Fundraiser click here
Video from Golf Tournament Fundraiser Video runs about five minutes
Maps to Convention Center/Hotel
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Fun and Friends! Rituals and Relaxation! Dancing and Dining!
The event includes a reception, dinner, color guard presentation, a march-in, traditional Military Toasts, a P.O.W. table, inspiring speech, prizes, a dance, and more.
Our distinguished guest speaker is Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson. He served his country as a U.S. Marine for over twenty years and our state as a State Senator for six. A graduate of Texas A&M, he volunteered for Viet Nam in 1972 and was stationed there until the "cease-fire." He became a Naval Flight Officer and served in Marine fighter squadrons until his retirement in 1993 from the Marine Corps Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel. Read his personal biography
The P.O.W. table will be a tribute to the memory and patriotism of the late Ron G. Bliss, a former P.O.W./USAFA grad’64. He flew 35 missions over Viet Nam before being shot down in his 105 Thunderchief. Bliss spent six-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war, mostly in the infamous "Hanoi Hilton." Read his personal biography
DJ and Music DJ Paul P. Olson from Sound Connections will return to provide
music, after being such a hit from last year's military ball.
Upcoming…more information about how to reserve your table, what are some of the prizes, and more fun happenings.
How you can help?
Please Donate: Can you donate a Military Ball prize? Or solicit donations? Or be a sponsor? By contributing, we can encourage these fine young men and women as they prepare to serve their country. And you can show them how Houston recognizes their dedication to their country.
To find out more, check with Sandy Carp/Solicitations Chair/SandyCarp@hotmail.com or with Carol Murphy/Cadet Prizes & Silent Auction Chair/fmurphy3@earthlink.net We can readily forward a solicitation letter and information to you.
Please volunteer to help with the Military Ball Preparations
Volunteers are always wanted and appreciated! You are needed to make this a special evening for all the military school cadets and midshipmen. With the responsibility of the Joint Military Service Academies Ball falling to the USAFA parents this year, we want to make this fabulous beyond expectations. But it is possible only with you.
We need helping hands and great ideas during the year and on the day of the Military Ball. Please take a moment and see where you can make the difference. Contact the committee head of your choice.
Please note: The sooner you return your RSVP card, the better your table assignment will be! We assign tables based on when the reply cards are received. Don’t be disappointed! The Military Ball’s popularity has grown every year and we are expecting to reach capacity. We are limited by the hotel on how many guests can be accommodated. For tables seating 10 people, we are limited to 900 attendees. For tables with 12 seats, we are limited to 1080. We are aiming to keep the table seating at a comfortable 10 guests per table unless you request a table of 11 or 12 for your party. Please get your ticket request in early to ensure your attendance at this year's 20th Annual Joint Military Service Academies Ball!
Louanne Reeves (Co-Chair) 979-849-2976 trical@sbcglobal.net
Sandy Carp (Co-Chair) 281-392-3569 sandycarp@hotmail.com
Elizabeth May (Co-Chair) 979-849-2175 ebmay1@yahoo.com
Sandy Carp (Solicitations) 281-392-3569 sandycarp@hotmail.com
Carol Murphy (Cadet Prizes/Silent Auction) 281-363-4661 fmurphy3@earthlink.com
Cathleen Hart (Decorations/Invitations) 281-461-6701 Cathleen_Hart@gensler.com
Cristi Thomas (Decorations) 281-486-4682 cthomas@ccisd.net
Maria Hendrix (Check-In) 281-419-6371 mchendrix@houston.rr.com
Robyn Tompkins (Treasurer) 281-499-4862 tompkinsteam@pdq.net
Madonna Boyd (Program/Color Guard) 281-351-5814 Theboydbunch@charter.net
Donda Thomasson (Communications) 409-755-2770 dondaft@hotmail.com
Larry Martinez (Golf Tournament) 281-471-3461 gameofgolf23@aol.com
Bruce May (Golf Tournament) 979-849-2175 bmay@johncrane.com
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