90 likes | 330 Views
Celebrate the Marine Corps’ 237 th Birthday at the 2012 Quantico Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Overview. Date: 10 November 2012 Location: Crystal Gateway Marriot Arlington, VA Uniform Marines: Evening Dress or Blue Dress ‘A’ Civilians: Black Tie, Formal Gown
E N D
Celebrate the Marine Corps’ 237th Birthday at the 2012 Quantico Marine Corps Birthday Ball
Overview • Date: 10 November 2012 • Location: Crystal Gateway Marriot Arlington, VA • Uniform • Marines: Evening Dress or Blue Dress ‘A’ • Civilians: Black Tie, Formal Gown • Tickets on sale from Oct 1st to Oct 31st • Each person can purchase up to 4 tickets at their rank price listed, or more at $100.00 • Cash, Money Order, or Check payable to MCCS accepted. No Refunds.
Lodging & Transportation • Lodging can be reserved at the Crystal Gateway Marriot for the price of $89.00. This discount is for Sergeants and below ONLY from Oct 1st – Oct 20th. • Jr Suite’s are $119.00 as available. • Transportation can be provided for Marines and Sailors that do not have a personal means of travel. If transportation is needed sign up with respective ball rep. • Valet parking costs $27.00 • Standard parking $15.00. • Ensure you book the room under the “Marine Corps Base Quantico Ball”. Parking is also at the above prices for Ball attendees only. • NOTE: Babysitting will not be provided
Photography • Photography will be provided by Greenwood Photography based out of Woodbridge, VA • $10.00 session fee • 6 exposures captured (full length, 3/4 poses, and head & shoulder) • All images will be uploaded on to their website for your viewing • Customized packages can be selected online at the following prices: • (1) 8x10..................$12.00 • (2) 5x7....................$12.00 • (4) 4x5....................$12.00 • (8) wallets...............$12.00 • Other items (e.g., ID tags, wall portraits) are also available • A portion of profit from packages will be returned to Ball fund
Sequence of Events • 1800–1859: Cocktail Hour • 1900: Ceremony • 2000–2100: Dinner • 2100–0100: Dancing
Menu Salad Caesar salad W/ fresh romaine, Shaved Parmesan and seasoned Croutons W/ Caesar style dressing Fresh baked bread Entrée Honey Tequila Laquered Chicken Breast W/ Chipotle Corn relish, Poblano-Jack Grit Cake, Maple Bacon Braised Greens Or Chipotle Rubbed Flank Steak W/Tomato Butter Sauce, Roasted Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Corn Black Bean Relish, and Asparagus Or Salmon with Artichoke Ragout and Baby Spinach, Buttered New Potatoes, Red Peppers Coulis Or Vegetarian Napoleon Roasted Portobello Mushrooms, Eggplant, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Fresh Mozzarella W/ Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce Dessert Strawberry Champaign Cake Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and a Selection of Herbal Teas