Tuesday, February 19, 2008
BIG ORANGE TIPOFF CLUB SEASON FINALE TO FETE RAY MEARS & STU ABERDEEN ERA - SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 1!
The Big Orange Tipoff Club is proud to announce its season finale gala, set for Saturday evening, March 1, at 6:30 p.m., at The Foundry at World’s Fair Park. This will serve as a pre-game bash for Sunday's Kentucky match-up as well as a gala where a buffet will be served. The theme of the evening will be to honor the late Coach Ray Mears, the winningest coach in Tennessee men's basketball history, and players, families, and coaches from that era. Long considered the Golden Age of Big Orange Basketball, this event comes on the eve of the retirement of Ernie Grunfeld's jersey, and Ernie will be on hand for our dinner, so arrive early to make sure you get to see him.
It will undoubtedly be a sellout, as each of our last two dinners have been. The Foundry will open the cash bar at 5:00 p.m., and the buffet line at 5:30 p.m. to accommodate what is expected to be a standing-room-only crowd. The program starts promptly at 6:30 p.m., and will conclude by 8:00 p.m. or so.
The UT cheerleaders and the Big Orange Banditos Band will be on hand as well, making it a festive pre-game pep rally. Dress is “game casual” and very informal. Just wear whatever you normally wear to a game, jeans, sweater, etc. We are also keeping prices so low that it is affordable for the whole family or you can bring all of your business clients. A special commemorative "thank you" collectible gift will be given to everyone that you don't want to miss.
UT Coach Bruce Pearl will be there to meet and greet everyone at the dinner and will be a major part of our program that night prior to the big Tennessee-Kentucky home game that will be nationally televised at Noon on Sunday. We will also have UT Lady Vols representatives there as well before they go to Athens for their game with the Lady Bulldogs on Sunday night.
Parking will be free and plentiful. Roving photographers will be there to take individual, group, and candid photos that you will be able to purchase as souvenirs. We expect many former players to attend, as well as surprise celebrity guests and speakers that you won't want to miss.
Tickets are only $25 each, and $250 for a reserved table of 10, and are now on sale. Please get your tickets early so that you won’t get left out. All corporate sponsors and anyone else who wants priority seating are encouraged to reserve a table immediately. This may be the biggest crowd we've ever had for any event in our club's history, so we urge you to get your reservations in now.
You can print and mail, fax, or e-mail the signup form back, or bring it with you along with your check to this week's luncheon meeting at Calhoun's on the River at Noon on Wednesday, where we will have tickets awaiting you. The form is available on our website, www.utfan.com/tipoff , where you can also buy tickets via Paypal with your credit card. We encourage you to get your order in as soon as possible to secure your seat.
It will undoubtedly be a sellout, as each of our last two dinners have been. The Foundry will open the cash bar at 5:00 p.m., and the buffet line at 5:30 p.m. to accommodate what is expected to be a standing-room-only crowd. The program starts promptly at 6:30 p.m., and will conclude by 8:00 p.m. or so.
The UT cheerleaders and the Big Orange Banditos Band will be on hand as well, making it a festive pre-game pep rally. Dress is “game casual” and very informal. Just wear whatever you normally wear to a game, jeans, sweater, etc. We are also keeping prices so low that it is affordable for the whole family or you can bring all of your business clients. A special commemorative "thank you" collectible gift will be given to everyone that you don't want to miss.
UT Coach Bruce Pearl will be there to meet and greet everyone at the dinner and will be a major part of our program that night prior to the big Tennessee-Kentucky home game that will be nationally televised at Noon on Sunday. We will also have UT Lady Vols representatives there as well before they go to Athens for their game with the Lady Bulldogs on Sunday night.
Parking will be free and plentiful. Roving photographers will be there to take individual, group, and candid photos that you will be able to purchase as souvenirs. We expect many former players to attend, as well as surprise celebrity guests and speakers that you won't want to miss.
Tickets are only $25 each, and $250 for a reserved table of 10, and are now on sale. Please get your tickets early so that you won’t get left out. All corporate sponsors and anyone else who wants priority seating are encouraged to reserve a table immediately. This may be the biggest crowd we've ever had for any event in our club's history, so we urge you to get your reservations in now.
You can print and mail, fax, or e-mail the signup form back, or bring it with you along with your check to this week's luncheon meeting at Calhoun's on the River at Noon on Wednesday, where we will have tickets awaiting you. The form is available on our website, www.utfan.com/tipoff , where you can also buy tickets via Paypal with your credit card. We encourage you to get your order in as soon as possible to secure your seat.
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