TXWG Cadet Military Ball 2010

[addo1]

Good morning,

On Saturday, September 11, the Texas Wing is scheduled to host its very first (at least for many years) CAP Cadet Military Ball. This weekend, the agenda for the event is being finalized, but I wanted to post on CAP Talk and see if anyone has experience with these type of things and might have any suggestions. Our numbers have been staggering and we are to the point where we cannot even offer tickets to everyone who wants them (in the 100's)..

I would greatly appreciate any ideas or suggestions for the planning staff to make this an outstanding event. If you have negative remarks, please do NOT share them. I am asking for feedback and positive suggestions only. Thanks in advance!

Sincerely,

[HGjunkie]

Question: What is a "Cadet Military Ball?" Just wondering.

[DakRadz]

You eat, dance, socialize...

To compare it to my AFJROTC instructor's summary of JROTC ball,

It's like prom with medals and sabres.

Which translates to:

It's like prom with uniforms and unplanned SAR.

[HGjunkie]

You eat, dance, socialize...

To compare it to my AFJROTC instructor's summary of JROTC ball,

It's like prom with medals and sabres.

Which translates to:

It's like prom with uniforms and unplanned SAR.

OK just makin' sure. 

(side note, actual medals would be cool.)
-well, upon reading the next post, maybe not.

[DakRadz]

They are a PITA to arrange, believe me. Oh, and in NJROTC, you wore them with all service uniforms. Every. Single. One. (we didn't have BDUs, and working khakis are officially only for field trips).


Back on topic- Oh my wow!!!!!

I got confused and posted a response to my Leadership Topics thread.... I nuked it. Anyway.

[SarDragon]

OK just makin' sure. 

(side note, actual medals would be cool.)

Not.

Medals = $$$. Lots of it. As often as cadets get ribbons, changing a medal mounting would get very expensive, for something that might get worn once a year.

[addo1]

OK just makin' sure. 

(side note, actual medals would be cool.)

Not.

Medals = $$$. Lots of it. As often as cadets get ribbons, changing a medal mounting would get very expensive, for something that might get worn once a year.

+1

Unless you are a freak like me who attends a multitude of conferences and banquets each year, most cadets would waste a lot of money on something that would rarely be used. When that special occasion comes, just rip off the nameplate, put on a white shirt and a bowtie, and call it a day.

[AlphaSigOU]

Too bad we senior members can't wear semi-formal! (We gotta buy mess dress!)

BTW, congrats on getting your gold 'deodorant string'! 

[addo1]

Too bad we senior members can't wear semi-formal! (We gotta buy mess dress!)

BTW, congrats on getting your gold 'deodorant string'! 

Thanks (major?) I just got appointed and have my first meeting at the National Conference in September... Should be exciting!

[addo1]

Too bad we senior members can't wear semi-formal! (We gotta buy mess dress!)

BTW, congrats on getting your gold 'deodorant string'! 

Thanks (major?)

Ah, I just saw your signature... Congratulations on your gold bottlecap! When you get back civilization (texas), let me know.