SAVE THE DATE!

Please RSVP with your complete contact information, so we can send you a formal invitation.

The event is likely to be one of the biggest events of the year, and we'd love to have you join us for the celebration!

We are also still looking for a few nominees for our DeShazer Awards (humanitarian) and Service Awards (statewide service to vets), so if you have someone in mind, contact us for more details. Deadline is Oct 15, for nominations)

Please pass this post and .pdf attachment on to your vet friends and supporters.

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Oregon War Veterans Association is having a Ball!

Who: You! (and up to 800 other veterans, ORNG members and their families and many of Oregon's VIP's)

What:  Oregon War Veterans Mayoral Ball (hosted by Salem's Mayor Janet Taylor) and awards celebration.

Four Jake DeShazer Awards (humanitarian) and four Oregon Veteran Service Awards(state-wide service to vets) will be presented. The nominees were given (in part) by the Oregon State Commanders of the American Legion and the VFW. 

When: Friday, November 16th, 2007. 

OWVA Award Presentations (with light buffet and desserts) begin at 7:00 PM

Mayoral Veteran’s Ball (dance) begins at 8:00 PM until 11:30 PM

Why: The event's purpose is to honor Oregon's military members and veterans, and to help raise funds for the Oregon National Guard Family Assistance Program, and OWVA's charitable and employment projects.

Where:  Salem's Convention Center, in the Willamette Ballroom.

Dress:  Civilian/veterans Black Tie, or Semi-formal.  Service members: Service Dress, or Class A.

Cost:  FREE for service members in uniform, or veterans with a veteran hat, insignia, pin, or other veteran ID.  All others: $15.00 per person, in advance, or at the door for $25.00.

Food and drinks are provided.  A no-host bar will serve beer, wine and mixed drinks.

OWVA's Platinum Sponsor of this Mayor Ball is TriWest Health Care Alliance.  TriWest is committed to providing access to the best quality health care and customer service for America's military families.  https://www.triwest.com/triwest/default.html

For more information on attendance, awards, sponsorships or VIP invitations, please contact:

Greg Warnock
Oregon War Veterans Association
greg@owva.org
(503) 689-4145

More to follow soon!