Lifestyles
32nd Annual Dallas Margarita Ball set for Nov. 15
By Dallas Children's Charities
Nov 14, 2008

The Dallas Margarita Society, Inc. d/b/a Dallas Children's Charities was formed in 1977 when a small group of business acquaintances decided to host a holiday party for associates and friends. Dallas Margarita Society, Inc. / Dallas Children's Charities has grown to be a non-profit charitable organization whose mission is twofold.

The first is to provide disadvantaged Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex children with gifts at Christmas time and the second is to help those community organizations that work with underprivileged children throughout the year. To learn more, check out the new video that describes the Ball and the organization: http://www.dallasmargaritasociety.org/view_video_big.php?video_upload_id=241

The Dallas Margarita Charity Ball is the largest attended annual invitation-only gala in the world. This will be the 32^nd annual gala. Each attendee is requested to donate at least one new, unwrapped toy valued at $25 or more, or to make a contribution of  $25 or more (cash and credit cards accepted) per person.

WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 2008: 7 PM - 1:30 AM

WHERE: The Sheraton Dallas Hotel , 400 N. Olive

All 3 floors of the Convention Center

ENTRY INTO THE BALL:

THIS IS A PRIVATE EVENT AND AN INVITATION IS REQUIRED. Each invitation admits 2 people only. Each guest must be at least 21 years of age and must have proper photo identification for admittance to the Ball. The Dallas Margarita Society holds Happy Hour social events each month and everyone is encouraged to come and meet the Directors and Members there.

LAYOUT OF THE BALL:

For 2008, the exciting additions to our 32nd Anniversary Ball will make it the biggest event in our history. We use all three floors of the Sheraton Dallas Hotel Convention Center to make this event an event you don't want to miss.

Entry to the Ball is up the escalator from the hotel's main entrance, then across the sky-bridge to the Convention Center.

Guests will be entertained as they enter the sky-bridge entry area by the nuevo flamenco sounds of the Saul Hewitt Band. The 2nd Floor will feature The Wonders and The Klocks in the Main (Lone Star) Ballroom with continuous live music and dancing from 8:00 PM until 1:30 AM. In the foyer, our guests will be amazed to see the mountain of toys accumulate in the Toy Collection Area and enjoy browsing through our world class Silent Auction.

The DMS tradition continues, as our guests will find our signature Margarita Fountains, featuring long-time corporate sponsor SAUZA Tequila, flowing with sumptuous libation throughout the evening in the Main Ballroom.

Escalators from the 2nd Floor foyer will carry guests to more of our Ball festivities. The 1st (ground) floor is again this years surprise grand addition and our new Sponsor, Vox Vodka presents the Vox Vodka Vault, a Las Vegas style club featuring live, from Las Vegas, internationally renowned DJ Presto One spinning tunes.

Also on the 1st Floor is our entertainment casino and raffle, featuring a dazzling casino complete with blackjack, craps, roulette, and a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker contest. Join us for this fabulous new concept addition to the Margarita Charity Ball. The escalators are located to the left as you enter the foyer from the sky-bridge.

Take the escalators up to the 3rd Floor and guests will find another entire party level, complete with our famous cigar lounge, along with the sexy smooth jazz tunes of The David Carr Jr. Band.

WILL CALL AND DRINK TICKETS

A Will Call table will be set up in the Hotel lobby beginning at 1:00 PM on the afternoon of the Ball. Guests may arrange to leave or pick up Ball invitations there. Ball drink tickets may be purchased at the Hotel check-in area

MIDNIGHT BREAKFAST

The Ball will feature a Midnight Breakfast Buffet from midnight to 2:00 AM. We highly recommend that guests rest, relax, re-fuel and re-hydrate before ending their evening with us and leaving the Ball. Cost is $14 per person and the Midnight Breakfast Buffet will be situated in the Austin Ballroom, located at the hotel side of the 2nd Floor sky-bridge that crosses to the Main Ballroom.

BEVERAGES

It certainly would not be the Dallas Margarita Ball without the signature margaritas, featuring delicious SAUZA Tequila. Guests will find them flowing from 18 fountains in the Main Ballroom throughout the night until they run dry. As a "thank you" for guest's toy donation, the Dallas Margarita Society provides these free of charge. Cash bars are also available on all three floors of the Ball. All guests who consume alcohol are encouraged to drink responsibly and TABC regulations are strictly enforced.

ATTIRE

THE BALL IS A FORMAL EVENT. BLACK TIE ATTIRE IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED. For Gentlemen - a tuxedo is preferred or, at a minimum, a dark suit and tie are acceptable. Because of the formal nature of the Ball, guests with open collared shirts without a tie, "Texas Tuxedos" (tuxedo top and jeans), any denim, and/or hats will NOT be admitted. This policy will be strictly enforced throughout the entire evening. For Ladies - evening gowns can be long or short. Sequins are definitely appropriate. This is one of those rare times where you cannot be overdressed.

WHY:

While the number one reason DMS hosts the Ball every year is to provide guests with more fun than is allowed in most states, guests also know that its "Party With a Purpose" theme extends good times far beyond this spectacular Ball. A VERY close second reason for the Ball is to generate truckloads of toys that are used to delight thousands of underprivileged children in the Dallas / Fort Worth region during the holiday season. Each guest is requested to bring an unwrapped toy valued at $25 or more, knowing that their gifts may be the only presents these kids will receive for Christmas.

SPONSORS:

DMS enjoys the support of many personal and corporate sponsors who receive special privileges through their affiliation with the charity.

Diamond Sponsor ($25,000 and up):  Sauza Tequila;

Ruby Sponsor ($10,000 - 24,999): Vox Vodka and Andrews Distributing Company

Emerald Sponsor ($5,000- 9,999): Kwik Industries

Sapphire Sponsor ($2,500 - 4,999): John Brandon and Love for Kids, Inc.;

Platinum Sponsor ($1,000 - 2,499): Apollo Hair Restoration, Autoclaves of Dallas, Dr. Vicki Borowski, Joseph Froehlich, Logicalis, Southwest Spine Center, Steve and Cheryl Samberg, , Ida Rodriquez, Michel Murray & Kent Montee, Sharon Gaddis, Tom Rogers and Yvette DeLeon

Gold Sponsor ($500 - 999): Ali Terry, Coil Tubing Systems, Daniel Steel Industries, Inc., Douglass Parker, Jim Fleming, Jim Little, Kevin Stavlo, Lajust Sports, Inc., Linda Buckner, Men's Wearhouse, Mike Kelly, Million Air Dallas, Paul Puryear, Premium Well Drilling, Inc., Robert Hurley and Stanley Chevrolet