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The Massachusetts Veterans, Inc. announces its biennial Gala Military Ball on Saturday, the 27th of September 2008. Cocktail hour is at 6:00pm; doors open for dinner at 7:00pm.

The black-tie event will be held at the Massachusetts National Guard Armory Museum in Worcester. Ticket prices are $100.00 dollars per person and include hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, dinner catered by Pepper’s Fine Foods, dancing to the Ron Stone Band, a performance by the “American Belles” Troupe, and a tribute to veterans. VIP tickets also available: $150 per person and include USO style show and cast party reception at the Hanover Theater Sunday, September 28, 2008.

During the evening, there will be a presentation of the Massachusetts Minuteman Award for Merit awarded to James H. Harrington and a Public Service Award to Senator Stephen M. Brewer.
Sponsored in part by the TJX Companies, Inc., Commerce Bank, Pepper’s Fine Foods Catering, Charter Communications, the Hanover Theatre, and the Telegram & Gazette.

Program book advertising space is available. $150.00 for a half page ad and $250.00 for a full-page ad. Table sponsors ($1,000.00 dollars per table of ten) receive a complimentary full-page ad.

Event proceeds will support the Central Massachusetts Veterans Outreach Center.

For tickets or sponsorship information, Call Amanda Riik at 508-791-0956, ext. 123, (toll free 866-MASS-VET), or email: amandariik@massveterans.org, or visit our website at www.massveterans.org