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7th Annual Military Gala & Banquet

Sunday, November 9, 2003

Chateau on the Lake
415 North State Highway 265
Hosted by
The P.O.W. NETWORK

Join us in a spectacular setting as we celebrate Freedom and salute our Veterans with an unforgettable evening....

7th Annual Military Gala & Banquet

An evening of elegant Dining and Celebration in the Great Hall

Mike Radford's Ambassador of Patriotism's  
HUMANITARIAN AWARD 
will be presented to H. Ross Perot

Fireworks by A.M. Pyrotechnics

Entertainment by DELENE

  • Car to door drop-off or valet parking ($4 per car) - easy wheelchair access
  • Cocktail Hour (cash bar) 5:30 pm, coffee available till 11:30
  • Formal photographs (couples or group) 4:00 pm (optional)  - NOTE EARLIER TIME!
  • Large 6 foot round tables of 10 
  • Souvenir Program Guide (5.5" x 8.5")
  • Dinner 6:30 pm

Prime Rib, House Salad, Warm Rolls, Chef's selection of potato and vegetable, New York style Cheesecake, coffee, iced tea (cash bars open, wine for toasts on each table)

  • VIP introductions
  • Medal of Honor Recognition
  • POW/MIA Service 
  • Mozark MOAA's True American Hero Award
  • Ambassador of Patriotism's  HUMANITARIAN AWARD 
  • Fireworks by A.M. Pyrotechnics
  • Salute, Entertainment and show after dinner
  • Charity Auction
  • Black Tie welcome, optional
  • Mess Dress, After 5, Tuxedo, Business Suit 

$39.00 a person  -- tables of 10, $390.00

ANY TICKETS ORDERED AFTER OCTOBER 20TH 
MUST BE PICKED UP AT THE COMMAND CENTER
Portraits will be available starting at 4:00 p.m. If you have a group or special needs, please let us know when making your reservations.
The evenings highlights will be simultaneously broadcasted on two large screens and taped for home viewing. Orders will be accepted that evening and videos will be mailed by the end  of November. The video will run 60-70 minutes with all sponsors and guest noted on the trailer.


2003 GALA SPONSOR

 

Participants:

United States Marine Corps Kansas City Recruiting Service

    
Evening's Emcee, 
Ambassador of Patriotism; 
Mike Radford

Recipient of the
 2003 Medal of Honor
 BOB HOPE AWARD for Entertainment Excellence

 President of the Mess;
 LtCol Paul Backs, USMC (Ret)		 Chaplain: 
Col Jimmy Young USA (Ret)  
Military Order of the Purple Heart, National Chaplain
Featuring
Sami Straub Nathan Applegate


After dinner show and entertainment 
provided by
DELENE

2003 Sponsors 


Mozark Chapter
Charter Sponsor


Rockford, Illinois
National Headquarters


A.M. Pyrotechnics
Aaron Mayfield

College of the Ozarks

Branson, MO
Steve Weyher Owner/Manager
____________

Recipient of the 2003 Medal of Honor
 Distinguished Citizen Award

2002 Recipient of the 
TRUE AMERICAN HERO award 
presented by MOZARK TROA for 
outstanding support of Veterans.

2003 Supporters

Grand Plaza Hotel - Chef Jim


Ambassador Mike and Shari Radford

SPONSORS ALLOW FOR REASONABLE TICKET COSTS. IT ALSO ALLOWS US TO SEAT 30+ LOCAL HOSPITALIZED OR DISABLED VETERANS AT NO COST TO THEM.

Feel free to email any questions

Donations or Sponsors:

P.O.W. NETWORK
Box 68
Skidmore, MO 64487-0068

TOLL FREE TICKET HOTLINE   --  866-481-GALA (4252)

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR


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