Rocky Mountain Ball 23

August 18 – 40th Annual Rocky Mountain Ball

Date: August 18, 2023
Location: Double Tree by Hilton 

Committee Chair – Doc Klodnicki – EMAIL or 719-271-4406
Venue Chair – Kathy Vinson – EMAIL   
Sponsorship/Tickets: Kristen Christy – EMAIL
Schedule of Ball:
6:00 pm – Reception
7:00 pm – Dinner and Program
9:00 pm – Dancing
Dress for the Ball:  Mess Dress/Black Tie

 
 

The perfect way to celebrate USSPACECOM HQ! Join the Rocky Mountain Chapter NDIA for our annual Rocky Mountain Ball, where we will honor Gen. James Dickinson, Commander, US Space Command, with our highest honor: The prestigious General James V. Hartinger Award, for his outstanding achievements in military space. 
 
After the reception, dinner, and awards, hit the dance floor with Last Patrol, a high-energy variety band covering 70’s classic, 80’s new wave, 90’s alternative, 00’s rock, funk, reggae, and ska! Last Patrol consists of two retired Army soldiers, one retired Navy sailor, and a military family member; they regularly support active military, veteran, and first responder organizations from their base in Colorado Springs.
 
Party flats will be provided for the ladies, and gentlemen in uniform are invited to wear their favorite mess dress party shirts. The dance party will be accompanied by dessert and coffee.
 
Ask about additional sponsorship opportunities: Program, National Anthem, Centerpiece, AV sponsorships, and (new for this year) an eighth Patriot Awards! You can view all sponsorships HERE.
 
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate with the rest of the Rocky Mountain military community: REGISTER NOW before registration closes!

Last Patrol is a high-energy variety band covering 70’s classic, 80’s new wave, 90’s alternative, 00’s rock, funk, reggae, and ska; all meant to make you move! With two retired Army soldiers, one retired Navy sailor, and a military family member, Last Patrol is closely tied with the defense community, as they are members themselves. Last Patrol regularly supports active military, veteran, and first responder organizations with performances all around Colorado Springs.

 

Also, the dinner and awards presentation will be followed by dessert and coffee, live entertainment by the Last Patrol band, and dancing. Party flats will be provided for the ladies, and gentlemen in uniform are invited to wear their favorite mess dress party shirts.

 

The National Defense Industrial Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter is proud to present the 40th Annual Rocky Mountain Ball.  The Chapter will hold the ball at the Double Tree Hilton on 18 August 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. 

At the ball, we will present the Hartinger Award and Patriot Awards again. 

  • Hartinger Award this year honors General James H. Dickinson, Commander, United States Space Command. 
  • Patriot Awards honor military members who have gone above and beyond in the performance of their mission. We will post more information about the Patriot Awards recipients 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. We will also have industry and corporate VIPs in attendance. 

National Defense Industrial Association member companies may participate in the purchase of tables, sponsorships, or seats at the event.  With the purchase of a ten-seat table, the industry provides four seats at their table for government seating, as assigned by the Ball Committee.  The Ball Committee uses excellent care in the seating process to avoid potential conflicts of interest between the government and industry participants. 

Guidelines

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

 

(See Ball Policy Letter for additional guidelines)

 

REGISTRATION:

 

Individual Tickets
NDIA-RMC Member  $200
 NDIA-RMC Non-Member  $250
VIP (w/purchase of a corporate table)  $250.00 each

Military/Gov’t and Guest
O6 and above or Guest        $40.00 each
O5, O4, & one Guest             $35.00 each
O1-O3, E9, E8 & 1 Guest       $30.00 each
E5-E7 & 1 Guest                    $25.00 each
E1-E4 & 1 Guest                    $20.00 each

Hartinger Award Winner/Alumni & 1 Guest – FREE
Patriot Award Winner & 1 Guest – FREE

 

If you have questions on ticket sales, please get in touch with Kristen Christy at Kristen.Christy@outlook.com.

The menu will include a choice of Surf & Turf or Vegetarian (menu coming soon).  When registering, please indicate your choice.  Please let your organization know your requested meal for attendees at corporate or Sponsorship tables.

The registration deadline is 10 August 2023.  Cancelations must be made by 10 August 2023 for a full refund—no refunds after 11 August 2023. The hotel will purchase the food on that date.

 

Download Patriot Winners!

 

ALL SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION IS LISTED BELOW.

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Description

MENU

Dinner menu:
Iceberg lettuce, spring greens, fresh radish, grape tomato, and cucumber salad with poached pear and champagne vinaigrette dressing
A duo of grilled filet mignon and baked salmon with bordelaise and crab creamy sauce
Potato souffle
Summer vegetable medley
Dinner rolls
Vegetarian option: 
Quinoa stuffed squash with poached asparagus and balsamic glaze
Assorted desserts, coffee, and tea will be available during dancing

 

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 scripts.

 

Patriot Table (multiple) $10,000

  • Sponsorship of a table where the Ball Committee will seat selected “Patriot Award” recipients and their guests (Patriot Awardees are outstanding officers, non-commissioned officers, and civilians from the commands in the local Colorado Springs area, recognized during the Ball)
  • One Corporate table for ten near the dance floor with seat giveback at your option
  • Two VIP seats at the Ball  
  • 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 a 100-word summary of your business on the Ball website sponsor page

 

Diamond (multiple) $8000

  • One Corporate table for ten near the dance floor with seat giveback at your option
  • Two VIP seats at the Ball  
  • Presentation of sponsor-provided two-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 a 100-word summary of your business on the Ball website sponsor page

 

Platinum (multiple) $7000

  • One Corporate table for ten near the dance floor with seat giveback at your option
  • Two VIP seats at the Ball  
  • Half-page color advertisement in Ball Program
  • Recognition verbally during Ball remarks
  • Recognition in Ball printed program
  • Link and a 100-word summary of your business on the Ball website sponsor page

 

Gold (multiple) $6000

  • One Corporate table for ten near the dance floor with seat giveback at your option
  • Two VIP seats at the Ball 
  • Quarter page color advertisement in Ball Program
  • Recognition verbally during Rocky Mountain Ball opening remarks
  • Recognition in the Ball program
  • Link and a 100-word summary of your business on the Ball website sponsor page

 

Edge of Space Display (exclusive) $3000

  • One Corporate table for ten with a giveback of four seats
  • Two VIP tickets 
  • Presentation of a two- to three-minute video during the Ball
  • Recognition verbally during Ball remarks
  • Recognition in Ball printed program
  • Link and a 100-word summary of your business on the Ball website sponsor page

 

Program (exclusive) $3000

  • One Corporate table for ten with a giveback of four seats
  • Two VIP tickets
  • Recognition verbally during Ball remarks
  • Prominent recognition in Ball printed program
  • Link and a 100-word summary of your business on the Ball website sponsor page

 

Audio/Visual (multiple) $2750

  • One Corporate table for ten with a giveback of four seats
  • Two VIP tickets
  • Recognition verbally during Ball remarks
  • Recognition in Ball printed program
  • Link and a 100-word summary of your business on the Ball website sponsor page

 

Silver (multiple) $2500

  • One Corporate table for ten with a giveback of four seats
  • Two VIP tickets
  • Recognition verbally during Ball remarks
  • Recognition in Ball printed program
  • Link and a 100-word summary of your business on the Ball website sponsor page

 

Corporate Table (multiple) $2000

  • One Corporate table for ten with a giveback of four seats
  • Option to purchase two VIP tickets for $250/ticket
  • Recognition verbally during Ball remarks
  • Recognition in Ball printed program
  • Link and a 100-word summary of your business on the Ball website sponsor page

  

National Anthem (exclusive) $1500       

  • Two Ball tickets
  • Option to purchase two VIP tickets for $250/ticket
  • Recognition verbally during Ball remarks
  • Recognition in Ball printed program
  • Link and a 100-word summary of your business on the Ball website sponsor page

 

Bronze Small Business (multiple) $500

  • Two Ball tickets
  • Option to purchase two VIP tickets for an additional $100
  • Recognition verbally during Ball remarks
  • Recognition in Ball printed program
  • Link and a 100-word summary of your business on the Ball website sponsor page

 

Individual Tickets – $200 (member) / $250 (non-member)