249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

For nine years, the Marine Corps League, LCpl Jacob D. Hayes Detachment, has proudly shared this unique celebration with the Collin County community. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball is traditionally organized by Marine Corps units and reserved for the Marines and their guests. This special event is sometimes attended by statesmen and other special guests at certain locations like the "Commandant's Birthday Ball" in Washington D.C. State Department personnel and foreign dignitaries also attend the Marine Corps Birthday Balls hosted by the Marines at U.S. embassies worldwide. However, we are honored to open our doors to everyone, offering a chance to experience this rich tradition, steeped in history and ceremony.

Join us in celebrating the 249th birthday of the Marine Corps with an evening of elegance and camaraderie. Enjoy a cocktail hour, professional photography, commemorative keepsakes, a Marine-led ceremony, the freedom to choose your seating and dinner preferences, music, dancing, and an opportunity to support the Toys For Tots program.

More than just a gala, the Marine Corps Birthday Ball is a meaningful event that transcends celebration; it is a fundraiser with a mission. Your sponsorship will play a crucial role in supporting

1.   Veterans and Their Families:  We offer vital assistance in times of need in the past few years we have provided over $20,000 in direct financial aid to assist veterans in the DFW area. 

2.   Scholarship Program:  We have awarded over $31,000 in scholarships to local veterans, their children, and JROTC cadets.

3.   Toys For Tots:  Spreading joy during the holiday season is an effort we partner with the community on by collecting and distributing approximately 50,000 toys to less fortunate children in our area each season.

4.   Veteran Initiatives:  Actively supporting various veteran initiatives is a priority for our detachment, with over $27,000 in donations to programs and organizations such as the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, Homeless Veterans Services of Dallas, Fallen Warriors Portrait Project, Save The Brave, Woody Williams Foundation, Collin County Children’s Advocacy Center, One Tribe Foundation's W.A.T.C.H. program, and many more.

Why Sponsor the Marine Corps Birthday Ball? By becoming a sponsor, you will:

• Make a Difference:  Directly impact the lives of veterans, their families, and our community, helping them thrive and succeed.

• Gain Visibility:  Enjoy prominent recognition at the event, reaching a diverse and engaged audience.

• Join A Community:  Become part of a network dedicated to supporting veterans and their causes.

• Show Your Commitment:  Demonstrate your commitment to the values of honor, courage, and commitment upheld by the Marine Corps.
  
  

                                             GUEST OF HONOR/SPEAKER

                                        Brigadier General (Ret.) Rick Uribe

Rick Uribe graduated from the California State Polytechnic University in 1989 and was commissioned into the US Marine Corps as an Officer. He earned his Naval Aviator wings in 1992 and his Naval Parachutist Badge in 1996. He commanded at the Platoon, Squadron, Marine Aircraft Group, Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Expeditionary Force levels leading formations from 25 Marines to over 50,000 men and women. General Uribe deployed on multiple occasions both as a Naval Aviator and Forward Air Controller in support of humanitarian assistance disaster relief missions, along with air and ground combat operations. These included deployments to Somalia, Djibouti, Kuwait, the Western Pacific, Turkey, Afghanistan, Iraq, Korea, and Haiti. Perhaps one of General Uribe's greatest successes was developing and carrying out the plan that eradicated ISIS from Iraq. His staff assignments included working at Patuxent River for operations tests, Marine Corps Aviation, the Joint Staff, the National Military Command Center, and at several Combatant Commands. Retiring as a Brigadier General after 32 years of service, Rick joined The Albers Group based in McKinney, Texas in September 2021 and is the Vice President of Aerospace Services. 

Details:

• Saturday November 23rd, 2024

• Omni PGA Frisco Resort. 4341 PGA Pkwy. Frisco, TX 75033. Ryder Cup Ballroom and Event Lawn

• Room Reservations:  A block of rooms has been reserved at a discounted rate for the night of November 23rd. Link coming soon. 

• Attire: This is a black-tie event. Civilians are encouraged to wear formal black-tie attire, while military members should don their branch's appropriate dress uniform. Marine Corps League members or members of other veteran organizations may wear the appropriate dress uniform for their organizations.

• Reception: 5:00 pm - 6:50 pm
  • Professional Photography, Photo booth: Whether you want a quick snapshot or a professional photograph as a couple or group. We've got you covered. 
  • Toys For Tots Drop off:  The Marine Corps Birthday Ball falls within the Toys for Tots season and the Marine Corps League, LCpl Jacob D. Hayes Detachment is the local coordinating organization for Toys for Tots within Collin County. We would like to ask each attendee to bring a new unwrapped toy to support the local Toys for Tots mission. We will have a convenient drop-off location during cocktail hour.
  • Raffles

• Ceremony: 7:00 pm

• Guest of Honor remarks: 7:45

• Plated dinner: 8:15 (includes wine service with your choice of Bulletin Place Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon)
  
  • Salad and dinner rolls will be placed on tables before the ceremony starts at 7:00 p.m. The remainder of dinner will be served at approximately 8:15 p.m., after the conclusion of the ceremony. Guests will need to select their preferred meal when purchasing tickets to ensure the hotel can prepare accordingly.

	SALAD: Arugula & Frisee Salad with poached pears, shaved Manchego cheese, candied pecans, balsamic vinaigrette
BEEF: Brolo Braised Beef Short Ribs with celery root potato puree, roasted heirloom carrots, horseradish gremolata	FISH: Fennel Crusted Atlantic Salmon with fingerling potatoes, asparagus, citrus beurre blanc	VEGATERIAN: Yukon Potato Gnocchi with charred pepper cream sauce, marinated artichokes and torn basil

DESSERT:  Apple Pie Cheesecake, New York style cheesecake, salted caramel, spiced apple compote

MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY CAKE: There will be a limited amount of traditional birthday cake available for dessert

*If you have special dietary needs, you will be able to let us know when purchasing tickets

The Marine Corps League, LCpl Jacob D. Hayes Detachment reserves the right to adjust seating based on the number of tickets sold or other special considerations. We will make every effort in such cases to keep attendees in the approximate location they selected and with the other guests they wish to sit with. Couples will always be kept together.

*We no longer send physical tickets. We will have a list at the door and seating charts posted at the event.

*Tickets are nonrefundable after 5:00 pm on Saturday, November 16th.

All ticket purchases are donations to the Marine Corps League and Tax deductible. 

TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR