Dallas 8/1/2009 4:59:58 AM
33rd Annual Dallas Margarita Ball
Set for Nov. 21, 2009
WHAT: The Dallas Margarita Ball is the largest attended annual invitation only gala in the world, and the 2009 event will be the 33rd annual gala. Each attendee is requested to donate at least one new, unwrapped toy valued at $35 or more, or to make a contribution of $35 or more (cash and credit cards accepted) per person. WHO: 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 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization whose mission is twofold. The first is to provide disadvantaged Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex children with gifts at Christmas time; 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 WHEN: Saturday, November 21, 2009 7 PM – 1:30 AM WHERE: The Sheraton Dallas Hotel 400 N. Olive Downtown Dallas, Texas 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. WHY: The number one reason The Dallas Margarita Society hosts the Ball every year is to provide guests with more fun than is allowed in most states; however, guests also know that its “Party With a Purpose” theme extends these good times far beyond the spectacular Ball itself. A VERY close second reason for the Ball is to generate literally 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 $35 or more, knowing that these gifts may be the only presents these kids will receive for Christmas. SPONSORS: Dallas Margarita Society, Inc. / Dallas Children’s Charities enjoys the support of many personal and corporate sponsors who receive special privileges through their affiliation with the charity. DMS/DCC offers sponsorship opportunities for as little as $500. This year’s committed major sponsors to date are: Diamond Sponsor ($25,000 and up): Sauza Tequila; Ruby Sponsor ($10,000 – 24,999): Hornitos Tequila. FOR MORE INFORMATION www.dallaschildrenscharities.org or www.dallasmargaritasociety.org MEDIA RSVP: Jo Trizila Direct Line: 972/247-1369 Non-Published Cell Phone: 214/232-0078 jotrizila@trizilacommunications.com ### ABOUT DALLAS CHILDREN’S CHARITIES 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, and asked their guests to bring Christmas gifts for less fortunate children. DMS/DCC is a non-profit charitable organization whose goals are 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 directly with underprivileged children throughout the year. Its annual Dallas Margarita Ball has grown over the years and is now believed to be the largest annual invitation only charity black tie gala in the world, with over 11,000 guests, providing gifts for more than 7,000 disadvantaged children each year. Since 1977, DMS/DCC and its volunteers have contributed over one million hours of community service and more than 155,000 toys and gifts valued at more than $3,500,000. In 2008 alone, over $654,150 in toys and cash was donated to “at risk” youth in North Texas and the charities and organizations which work with them on a regular basis. DMS/DCC is unique in that it has no paid staff and no fixed overhead – all Officers, Directors, Members, and Directors Emeritus serve on a volunteer basis. DMS/DCC achieves its goals by hosting social fundraising networking events throughout the year, an annual golf tournament in early summer and the Dallas Margarita Ball early in the holiday season. Guests at the Dallas Margarita Ball are encouraged to bring toys or sponsor gifts with cash. Additionally, individual and corporate sponsorships are solicited, and through Sponsors’ generosity DMS/DCC provides operating support and scholarships to numerous community organizations. All DMS/DCC fund-raising activities and events, and all supported charitable organizations are located within the DFW Metroplex. “THE DALLAS MARGARITA SOCIETY/DALLAS CHILDREN’S CHARITIES IS NOT TRYING TO BE THE BIGGEST CHARITY IN NORTH TEXAS, BUT A CHARITY THAT DOES BIG THINGS, IN SMALL WAYS, EVERY DAY.” WWW.DALLASCHILDRENSCHARITIES.ORG. Media Contact: Jo Trizila Trizila Communications, Inc. Office: (972) 247-1369 Non Published Cell: (214) 232-0078 jotrizila@trizilacommunications.com
