Commodore's Ball 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012,
6:00PM till Midnight
| Location: | Hella Shrine Temple |
| 2121 Rowlett Rd. (@ Roan) | |
| Garland, Texas |
Planning is ongoing. Menu and other details will be posted, as plans are finalized.
Details: The day is approaching for the Commodore's Ball - our annual season finale. Members, former members, and their guests, friends and supporters of the club - all are invited to this festive celebration of the past 15th boat club year.
After a season of very casual parties, many (especially, the ladies!) look forward to the chance to dress up a bit. Typically, men wear tuxes or suits (though some even come in jeans), and most ladies prefer evening gowns or party dresses. This year, in keeping with our 'Roaring Twenties' Speakeasy theme, we're also encouraging you to take inspiration from the Jazz Age: Prohibition and speakeasy's, silent film icons, "It Girl" flappers, dapper Capone-style mobsters, the 'Thinman' movies, the Great Gatsby.
Menu/Schedule: As always, we'll begin the cocktail hour, at 6:00, with an open bar (all evening) - perhaps including a couple of classic cocktail specials. At 7:00, we'll enjoy dinner, followed by dessert and coffee. Then, it's on to music and dancing, as our band from last year, Just-in-Tyme, returns to rock out till midnight.
Price and Reservations:
The price will again be $50 per person*. Paid reservations are
required (we must give catering advance notice of how many to expect,
so they can properly prepare).
Reserved Tables/Seats:
Tables seat 8 persons, and seating is generally "sit anywhere you
choose". If you have a party of 7 or more, and
would like us to reserve a table for you - and, if necessary, additional
seats on the near side of the adjoining table - please let us know, and
we'll do our best.
Invitations: Invitations will be mailed in this or next week. If you don't
receive a mailed invitation, we may not have a correct or current postal
address for you. Nevertheless, you
are
invited.
Invitation/ Response Slip (downloadable, PDF)
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Larry Nelson or Brian Dusek.
* - FYI: The $50 per person price is spent on the Ball - not on any other events or projects, nor is it used to fund the next season. We attempt to essentially "zero out", at the end of each season.
Calendar of Events for:
2010 Season
2009 Season
2008 Season
2007 Season
2011 Season
April 23, 2011
15th Season Kickoff and Membership Drive Party
May 14, 2011
Blessing of the Fleet and Decorated Boat Parade,
and After-parade Party
June 4, 2011
4th Annual Cajun Crawfish Boil, followed by
2nd Annual Katie Gilbert Memorial Poker Party
July 16, 2011
Rock and Roll
Pool Party
October 1, 2011
Dockstock Music Festival
October 22, 2011
Halloween Chili Cook-off and Costume Contest
November 12, 2011
Barbecue Cook-off,
Poker Party and
Food Pantry Drive
December 10, 2011
'Parade of Lights' Boat Parade
and Christmas Party
January 21, 2012
Board and Officer Election
and Party
February 18, 2012
Commodore's Ball
'Roaring Twenties' Speakeasy theme