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9th Annual Military Gala & Banquet

Wednesday, November 9, 2005

Same time, same place, same date, same host...
 last year, this year and next year.

Chateau on the Lake
415 North State Highway 265

Join us in a spectacular setting as we celebrate Freedom and salute our Veterans with an 
unforgettable evening of elegant Dining and Celebration in the Great Hall



  • 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) 
  • Large 6 foot round tables of 10 
  • Souvenir Program Guide
  • Dinner 6:30 pm
  • Simultaneously broadcast on two large screens
  • Fireworks
  • VIP and Sponsors introductions
  • Medal of Honor Recognition
  • POW/MIA Service 
  • Mozark MOAA's True American Hero Award
  • Ambassador of Patriotism's  HUMANITARIAN AWARD 
  • Salute, Entertainment, Dancing after dinner
  • Black Tie welcome, optional
  • Mess Dress, After 5, Tuxedo, Business Suit 

HONORING FORMER PRISONERS OF WAR 

    
Evening's Emcee:
Mike Radford
Recipient of the
 2003 Medal of Honor
 BOB HOPE AWARD for
 Entertainment Excellence
President of the Mess
Col Jack Jackson USMC (Ret)
Chaplain: 
Col Jimmy Young USA (Ret)  
Military Order of the Purple Heart, 
Former National Chaplain

National Anthem and Vets Tribute
by the LeCroy Sisters


With the Joint Services Color Guard, Ft. Leonard Wood and

College of the Ozarks ROTC Members


Dinner Entertainment provided by 
BIT OF BRANSON

After dinner dancing to the melodious strains of



Portraits will be available starting at 5:00 p.m. If you have a group or special needs, please let us know when making your reservations. Group shots will be available BY RESERVATION ONLY for outdoor or daytime/daylight photos.

The evenings highlights will be simultaneously broadcast on two large screens and taped for home viewing. DVD ready to take home after dinner.

 

2005 Sponsors and Supporters


Mozark Chapter
Charter Sponsor



College of the Ozarks


A.M. Pyrotechnics
Aaron Mayfield


Maryville, MO

Stone Hill Winery


VVA LibertyBell Chapter #266
Philadelphia, Pa.

 Chaumette Winery

St James Winery 

 



Hosted by
The P.O.W. NETWORK

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)
Tickets $39.00 each

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR


 

 

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