39th Annual Rocky Mountain Ball

Date: August 19, 2022
Location: Double Tree by Hilton 

Contact: Chair – Doc Klodnicki – EMAIL or 719-271-4406
Sponsorship/Tickets: Kristen Christy – EMAIL

Schedule of Ball:
6:00 pm – Reception
7:00 pm – Dinner and Program

Dress for the Ball:  Mess Dress/Black tie

The National Defense Industrial Association Rocky Mountain Chapter is proud to be presenting the 39th Annual Rocky Mountain Ball.  This year’s ball will be held at the Double Tree Hilton on August 19, 2022.  As always, this is a black-tie event (mess dress) considered a widely attended gathering with a mixture of retired and active-duty military, civilians, and industry.  We invite you to participate. 

We will once again present the Hartinger Award at the Ball honoring Lieutenant General Stephen N. Whiting, Commander, Space Operations Command (SpOC). 

We will also present our Patriot Awards honoring military members who have gone above and beyond in the performance of their mission. We will be posting more information about the Patriot Awards recipient as we get closer to the Ball.

We will have dignitaries from all branches of service and some of our sister nations such as Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand as well as corporate VIPs in attendance. 

The Ball is hosted by the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Association with NDIA member companies participating in the purchase of tables, sponsorships, or seats at the event.  Government guests, as always, are not charged for attending and are seated with industry hosts.  Government guests at the general officer level are seated in the VIP area.  With the purchase of a ten-seat table, the industry provides four seats at their table for government guests which are assigned by the Ball Committee.  The Ball Committee uses great care in the seating process to avoid potential conflicts of interest between the government and industry participants. 

  • Individuals may purchase up to 2 Individual Seat tickets.  
  • NDIA Ball attendees must be 21 years or older.
  • Any National or Chapter Member of NDIA may purchase up to two Individual Seats.
  • Purchasers of Individual Seats may not purchase VIP seats.
  • Purchasers of Individual Seats will, at the discretion of the Ball Committee, be seated at an Individual Seat Table in the Ballroom that may, or may not, have government guests.

(See Ball Policy Letter)

REGISTRATION:

Military/Gov’t and Guest – FREE
Patriot Award Winner & Guest – FREE
Hartinger Award Winner/Alumni & Guest – FREE
NDIA Member & Guest – $200.00 each
Non-NDIA Member & Guest – $250.00 each
VIP (w/purchase of a corporate table) – $250.00 each

 

Corporate Table = Six (6) seats for the Corporation.

ALL SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION IS LISTED BELOW.
 

The menu will include a choice of Surf & Turf or Vegetarian.  (See below)

 

The registration deadline is 11 August.  Cancelations must be made by 11 August for a full refund. No refunds after 11 August as food count will be given to the hotel.

 

If you have questions on ticket sales, please contact Kristen Christy at Kristen.Christy@outlook.com.

Description

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MENU

Baby Spinach Salad with Roasted Mushrooms, Spiced Pecans, and Bacon Chive Dressing

Duo entrée: 6oz Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Demi and Roasted Salmon Filet with Dill Beurre Blanc

Boursin Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Duo dessert: Bask Cheesecake & Chocolate Torte

Vegetarian option:
Quinoa Stuffed Squash with Poached Asparagus and Balsamic Glaze

 

SPONSORSHIPS

To purchase a sponsorship, contact either Doc Klodnicki doc.klodnicki@aereti.com (719.721.4406) or Kathy Vinson kvinson13@msn.com
An invoice will be sent with information on deadlines for videos and recognition in programs and script.

 

Patriot Table (multiple) $10,000

  • Sponsorship of a table where we will seat “Patriot Award” recipients (the eight outstanding officers, non-commissioned officers, and civilians from the commands in the local Colorado Springs area recognized during the Ball) and their guest
  • One front-of-hall corporate ball table for ten with seat give back at your option
  • Two VIP seats at the Ball with invitation to Ball VIP Reception
  • Presentation of sponsor-provided two- to three-minute video at the start of the Ball
  • Full page color advertisement in Ball Program
  • Recognition verbally during Ball remarks
  • Recognition in Ball printed program
  • Link and 100-word summary of your business on RMC web site sponsor page

 

Diamond (multiple) $8000

  • One front-of-hall corporate ball table for ten with seat give back at your option
  • Two VIP seats at the Ball with invitation to Ball VIP Reception
  • Presentation of sponsor-provided one minute video at the start of the Ball
  • Full page color advertisement in Ball Program
  • Recognition verbally during Ball remarks
  • Recognition in Ball printed program
  • Link and 100-word summary of your business on Ball web site sponsor page

 

Platinum (multiple) $7000

  • One front-of-hall corporate ball table for ten with seat give back at your option
  • Two VIP seats at the Ball with invitation to Ball VIP Reception
  • Half page color advertisement in Ball Program
  • Recognition verbally during Ball remarks
  • Recognition in Ball printed program
  • Link and 100-word summary of your business on Ball web site sponsor page

 

Gold (multiple) $6000

  • One front-of-hall corporate ball table for ten with seat give back at your option
  • Two VIP tickets (VIP Reception included) for $250/ticket
  • Half page color advertisement in Ball Program
  • Recognition verbally during Rocky Mountain Ball opening remarks
  • Recognition in Rocky Mountain Ball program
  • Link and 100-word summary of your business on RMC web site sponsor page

 

Edge of Space (exclusive) $3000

  • Two Ball tickets
  • Two VIP tickets (VIP Reception included)
  • Presentation of one-minute EoS video at the start of the Ball
  • Recognition verbally at display in reception area
  • Recognition verbally during Ball remarks
  • Recognition in Ball printed program
  • Link and 100-word summary of your business on RMC web site sponsor page

 

Corporate Table (multiple) $2000

  • One corporate ball table for ten with four seat give-back (Defense seats)
  • Option to purchase two VIP tickets (VIP Reception included) for $250/ticket
  • Recognition verbally during Ball remarks
  • Recognition in Ball printed program
  • Link and 100-word summary of your business on RMC web site sponsor page

 

Silver (multiple) $2500

  • One Corporate table for ten with four seat give-back (Defense seats)
  • Option to purchase two VIP tickets (VIP Reception included) for $250/ticket
  • Recognition verbally during Ball remarks
  • Recognition in Ball printed program
  • Link and 100-word summary of your business on RMC web site sponsor page

 

Bronze Small Business (multiple) $500

  • Two Ball tickets with VIP Reception included
  • Recognition verbally during Ball remarks
  • Recognition in Ball printed program
  • Link and 100-word summary of your business on RMC web site sponsor page

 

Program (exclusive) $2250

  • Two Ball tickets with VIP Reception included
  • Recognition verbally at display in reception area
  • Recognition verbally during Ball remarks
  • Recognition in Ball printed program
  • Link and 100-word summary of your business on RMC web site sponsor page

 

National Anthem (exclusive) $1250

  • Two Ball tickets with VIP Reception included
  • Recognition verbally at display in reception area
  • Recognition verbally during Ball remarks
  • Recognition in Ball printed program
  • Link and 100-word summary of your business on RMC web site sponsor page

 

Centerpiece (exclusive) $1250

  • Two Ball tickets with VIP Reception included
  • Recognition verbally at display in reception area
  • Recognition verbally during Ball remarks
  • Recognition in Ball printed program
  • Link and 100-word summary of your business on RMC web site sponsor page

 

No Sound in Space (four sponsorships – Audio/Visual) $1000

  • Two Ball tickets
  • Option to purchase two VIP tickets (VIP Reception included) for $250/ticket
  • Recognition verbally at display in reception area
  • Recognition verbally during Ball remarks
  • Recognition in Ball printed program
  • Link and 100-word summary of your business on RMC web site sponsor page