Frequently Asked Questions
When and where will the 2011 Ball be held?
The 2011 Ball will be held Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel in the Symphony Ballroom.
Is there a formal invitation coming?
A formal invitation will be mailed before Thanksgiving.
I would like to receive an invitaiton. How can I arrange that?
Please send your name and address to Ginger Reasonover at ginger.reasonover@lipscomb.edu and your name will be added to the mailing list.
Who will be the guest speaker?
TBA
Where do we park?
The hotel does provide a paid parking lot. However, free parking is available across West End Avenue on the Vanderbilt University campus.
What is the Dress Attire for the Ball?
Students: Mess Dress, Full Dress over White or winter uniform. Military Guests: Uniform. Civilians: Black Tie (optional).
We are thinking of spending the night in Nashville. Are there any special room rates for overnight stays for Ball attendees?
Yes. Information will be available soon.
I would like to make a donation to the Tennessee All Academy Parents' Club in support of their efforts to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. Where do I send a check?
Checks made out to the club can be sent to PO Box 50765, Nashville, TN 37205.
Is there a live band?
Yes. The Downtown Band will provide the evenings music. We'll have live music during the cocktail hour, during the dinner hour and afterwards.
Will you provide a photographer?
Yes.
Is this a buffet or a seated dinner?
This is a served dinner with dessert.
Will there be any exhibits?
Yes. The Military Collectors will be back!
What will the Silent Auction items be?
Southwest Roundtrip tickets, Nashville Symphony tickets, local restaurant gift cards, sporting events and much more.
Is the seating assigned?
Yes. There will be tables of up to ten. You will receive a table number at our welcome table upon arrival. The returned reservation card included in your invitation will allow you to request seating with friends and family and we will do our best to accommodate your requests. Seating is set up: Air Force guests will be seated with other Air Force guests; Navy guests with other Navy guests; etc.
What is the evenings format?
6:00 Cocktail Hour with cash bar in reception area outside Symphony Ballroom
7:00 Presentation followed by formal toasts
7:30 Dinner, Speaker, Cash Bar, Dancing, and Raffle
Please visit their website www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
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