Weekend Schedule
Below is the weekend schedule for the 2012 Black Tie Dinner.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2012
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8:00PM – 10:00PM
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Aetna B4 Black Auction Preview Party
Lone Star Ballroom Preconvene
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(All guests are welcome to attend)
Early bidder registration for Sponsors, Table Captains and their guests.
Early viewing, bidding and purchase of Silent Auction items Live Luxury “Big Board” Auction.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2012
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3:30PM
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Complimentary valet begins
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Sponsors with complimentary hotel suites may use the Sheraton Hotel valet prior to 3:30PM.
State that you are a Black Tie Dinner guest to assure complimentary valet.
Complimentary valet ends 4:00AM Sunday.
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4:00PM
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Room check-in begins
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5:30PM
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Silent Auction Registration begins
Press Club
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5:45PM – 6 :30PM
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Speaker Reception
Austin Ballroom 1
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(Diamond, Silver & Emerald Sponsors by invitation only)
Photo Opportunities available; after your photo, please join the VIP Reception in Austin Ballrooms 2
& 3
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6:00PM -6:50PM
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VIP Reception
Austin Ballrooms 2 & 3
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(Sponsors by invitation only)
Grey Goose Lounge and musical entertainment
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6:00PM
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Pre-Dinner Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
Lone Star Ballroom Preconvene
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(All guests are welcome to attend)
Pre-dinner entertainment, featured cocktails and vodka drinks compliments of Grey Goose Vodka
All complimentary bars close at 7:00PM; cash bars open at 7:30PM
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7:00PM
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Lone Star Ballroom doors open
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7:30PM - 10:00PM
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The 2012 Black Tie Dinner
Lone Star Ballroom
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Dinner, Award Presentations, Live Luxury Auction, and Featured Speakers
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10:00PM
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Silent Auction check-out
Press Club
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First Section of Silent Auction will close 15 minutes after the conclusion of the Dinner (the auction
will close in sections beginning at the far end of the Lone Star Preconvene and progress toward the
sky bridge)
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10:30PM - 1:00AM
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Grey Goose AfterBlack Party
Austin Ballroom
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(All guests are welcome to attend)
Grey Goose Lounge, musical entertainment and dancing Featured cocktails and vodka drinks compliments
of Grey Goose Vodka
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