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Navy League Of The United States St. Louis Council

The Navy League of the United States St. Louis Council supports sea services and promotes maritime awareness through community engagement, educational programs, and events like the Navy Ball, fostering appreciation for the Navy and its personnel.

REGISTRATIONS WILL CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT, OCTOBER 11th (Sunday) Happy Birthday Navy, and cheers to all our sea services!The St. Louis Council of the U.S. Navy League is hosting a celebration of the U.S. Navy&#39;s 251st birthday with our annual Navy Ball on October 16th, 2026, at the Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) downtown, beginning with an all-hands cocktail reception in the Art Lounge (start time 5:30 p.m.), and formalities beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Ballroom.&nbsp; Registration includes two drink tickets redeemable throughout the evening, appetizers during the cocktail, dinner with table wine and dessert, dance music by the Spectrum Band--the renowned nine-piece live band marking 29 years of entertainment excellence in the St. Louis metro region, and one entry in a raffle with an estimated (maximum) cash payout of $1,000 plus additional prizes (note: a raffle ticket is not given for the &quot;Children (7-12 years old)&quot; registration). Additional raffle tickets may be purchased on-line for $5.00 in the registration section.&nbsp; <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1788396562/wysiwyg/kdupigddrsqc6sxgq0d1.jpg" style="width: 302px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 302px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> Guest SpeakerWe are honored to announce that <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.navy.mil/Leadership/Flag-Officer-Biographies/BioDisplay/Article/3661959/rear-admiral-forrest-young/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Rear Admiral (RDML) Forrest Young</a>, Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, will be the Guest Speaker at the 2026 St. Louis Regional Navy Ball.&nbsp; <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1789937335/wysiwyg/hmd8totq6tzxm5qhpjnk.jpg" style="width: 222px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 5px; text-align: center; max-width: calc(100% - 10px); cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 222px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 5px; text-align: center; max-width: calc(100% - 10px);" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> AttireFlexible formal. Uniform for military is Dinner Dress Blue Jacket (mess dress), Dinner Dress Blue, Service Dress Blue, or service equivalent, no covers. Suggested civilian attire is cocktail dress or evening gown for ladies and tuxedo or dark suit for gentlemen. Significantly Discounted Tickets Available for Military Members (E-1 through O-4)Through the generous support of individual and corporate donors and sponsors, it is our pleasure to offer significantly discounted tickets to active duty and reserve members between the ranks of E-1 and O-4. During registration, please select the appropriate ticket type on the honor system.&nbsp; Zeffy PlatformIf you are reading this, you have found Zeffy, a 100% free platform for nonprofits that covers all transaction fees and relies on optional tips to sustain its operations. Please consider tipping Zeffy when registering. You may change the default tip value by selecting &quot;Other&quot; and entering any amount, including $0.&nbsp; Attendance by ChildrenThe STL Council has reserved a limited number of tickets to allow children 7-12 years old to join their parents to celebrate the Navy&#39;s birthday. The children&#39;s registration meal will be chicken fingers and fries. The &quot;Children (7-12 years old)&quot; registration does not include a raffle ticket. &nbsp; Table CapacityBallroom tables at the MAC can seat up to 10 comfortably. If you are registering a group or unit to be seated together, please indicate so during registration (&quot;Buyer Information&quot; section under &quot;Group seating preference&quot;). Discounted Rooms at the MACDid you know that the MAC is a hotel? For your convenience, the Navy League St. Louis Council has reserved a block of rooms for Ball attendees. If interested, call the MAC (888-240-2030) and request a discounted room rate under &quot;Navy Ball.&quot; Supplies are limited, so act soon. Responsible Drinking ReminderUpon check-in, each guest will receive two drink tickets redeemable throughout the evening. During dinner, table wine will be available, along with beverages donated by Anheuser Busch and a cash bar. We encourage everyone to enjoy the evening responsibly&mdash;please pace yourself and never drink and drive. Plan ahead for a designated driver, rideshare, or other safe transportation so everyone can enjoy the event and get home safely.&nbsp;Guests whose behavior becomes disruptive, inappropriate, unlawful&mdash;including providing alcohol to an underage attendee&mdash;or poses a safety concern will be referred to venue security and asked to leave the event. ParkingThe MAC has a parking garage with complimentary parking for Ball attendees; a parking fee will be charged for overnight guests.&nbsp; St. Louis Regional Navy Ball - Donations &amp; Sponsorships, Volunteering, and QuestionsThe St. Louis Council of the U.S. Navy League relies on support from individual and corporate donors, as well as volunteers. Your donations and sponsorships allow us to offer free and discounted tickets to current junior service members, and to promising Sea Cadets / JROTC youth who are considering a military career. Corporate donors will be recognized by having their logos printed on the event program and highlighted throughout the evening. If you are interested in financially supporting the Ball or volunteering to help with planning, set-up, etc., or if you have any questions or comments, please use the button on the right or email events@navyleague-stlouis.org and we will be in touch.

2026 St. Louis Regional Navy Ball

Your contribution to the Navy League St. Louis Council directly supports the men and women of the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Together, we recognize their service and stand alongside their families. Gifts help provide morale‑building outreach, recognition events, and support for youth programs such as Naval Sea Cadets and Junior ROTC in our region. Thank you for helping us sustain strong sea services and informed community support. Zeffy PlatformIf you are reading this, you have found Zeffy, a 100% free platform for nonprofits that covers all transaction fees and relies on optional tips to sustain its operations. Please consider tipping Zeffy when donating. You may change the default tip value by selecting &quot;Other&quot; and entering any amount, including $0.&nbsp;

Your contribution to the Navy League St. Louis Council directly supports the men and women of the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Together, we recognize their service and stand alongside their families.Gifts help provide morale‑building outreach, recognition events, and support for youth programs such as Naval Sea Cadets and Junior ROTC in our region. Thank you for helping us sustain strong sea services and informed community support.Zeffy PlatformIf you are reading this, you have found Zeffy, a 100% free platform for nonprofits that covers all transaction fees and relies on optional tips to sustain its operations. Please consider tipping Zeffy when donating. You may change the default tip value by selecting "Other" and entering any amount, including $0.

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