Here is another homeschool “prom” event. It is open to all homeschoolers ages 16-up. This one is in the Cypress area.
The HCYA Gala Dinner and Dance is fast approaching on Thursday, April11th. The event is open to all homeschoolers age 16 and older. After March 10th, sales are open to any high schoolhomeschooler and their invited guests. (HCYA stands for Homeschool Christian Youth Association)
HCYA GALA DINNER & DANCE
Date: April 11, 2013
Time: 7:00 – 11:00p.m.
Place: Northwest Forest Conference Center, Settlement House.
12715 Telge Road, Cypress, TX
For maps, please Mapquest the address. Please plan to arrive BEFORE 7:00p.m. There will be some nice settings for photographs before dinner.
Dinner will be served at 7:15 p.m. Dancing and door prizes will follow dinner. The Gala is over at 11:00 p.m. For security purposes, no one will be allowed to leave early.
TICKETS
Ticket cost: $67 per person until March 22nd when the price goes up to $77
Each 2013 HCYA graduate may purchase up to 4 tickets, until March 11th.
March 11th ticket sales will be open to others outside HCYA graduates.
March 22nd ticket price goes up to $77
April 5th is the last day to purchase tickets (I must have all money
that day). All money for tickets must be received for the ticket to be considered purchased.
cards for the door prizes – put a note enclosed that the check or gift card is for door prizes – a tax exempt letter will be sent to you)
1. Mail a check for the total amount to:
Graduation Gala
c/o Jeannie Tate
12954 Westleigh
Houston, TX 77077
Make check payable to: HCYA (with Gala in the “memo” line)
2. Include a stamped self-addressed envelope to mail your
tickets to you
3. You MUST have your ticket at the Gala. We use it’s number to award door prizes.
4. ***Checks received after April 5th will be returned.
I will accept ticket purchases early for those not graduating in 2013 with HCYA, but I will not mail the tickets until after the March 10th 2013 graduate deadline, and your check will not be cashed until after March 10th as well.
EMAIL any questions regarding Gala to: gala@hcya.org
HCYA GALA GUIDELINES
The Graduation Committee asks that each prospective participant read and seriously consider the following questions and guidelines when choosing whether to attend the GALA and in deciding whether to wear either Semi-Formal or Formal Dress. Please be sure to give these guidelines to your guests.
1.) Will my choice of attire add to or detract from my witness and
testimony as a Christian?
2.) Will my choice of attire honor GOD in all respects?
3.) Will my participation in the Gala create a memory for others and myself that I am willing to live with and positively reflect upon for the rest of my life?
There can be considerable difficulty in obtaining stylish and, yet,
modest attire in today’s world. This is especially true for young ladies’ formal dresses. The “fashion” styles of the world for both young men and young ladies have seriously departed from the traditional customs of semi-formal and formal style of the past when they generally reflected Christian values. Therefore the Graduation Committee offers the following:
GUIDELINES FOR SEMI-FORMAL or FORMAL ATTIRE
GENTLEMEN
Semi-formal means the wearing of a suit or sport coat and slacks with a dress shirt, tie, socks and dress shoes.
Formal means the wearing of a tuxedo with all standard accessories included.
LADIES
Dresses can be semi-formal or formal.
Dresses should not have cutouts, see-through panels, be backless,
or have a bare midriff. All dresses must have straps and not have
slits higher than two inches above the top of the knee. One should be able to sit down in the dress in a very modest manner, so no dress length should be shorter than two inches above the top of the knee. (Please, no mid-thigh length dresses….remember - modesty).
These guidelines are applicable to graduates and all other guests
attending the GALA. If you invite guests, be sure to pass on this information to everyone you invite.
We have, in the past, had girls in very unacceptable, seductive
dresses, and guys dressed for a casual night out. We hope these guidelines help you to plan your dress appropriately for this event. Our desire is to host a fun and memorable event for all who attend.
ADDITIONAL INFO
We also have a Facebook page that you can let your friends know about as well. On Facebook you can find the gala information under the name "HCYA Annual Gala Dinner and Dance."
We would appreciate it if you could "like" the event and help get the word out to others through the social media.
Please remember that any guests brought, they do not have to be
homeschoolers, but must agree to adhere to our guidelines as attached and the following:
1. You cannot leave before eleven.
2. The deadline for purchase of tickets is firm.
3. Your guests may be non-homeschoolers.
4. This is a well-chaperoned event.
5. Any music you wish to bring to dance to MUST have the printed
lyrics and be approved by the DJ who has a extensive collection. He will ask you what type of dancing you would like before the dance begins- please answer, so that he knows what you want.
6. A professional photographer will be available for photos at a cost.
I will do my best to include the flier with any purchased tickets.
Lone Star College has a service to high school young ladies that have a true financial need to assist them in obtaining prom dresses and accessories. If you have a true financial need, or you would like to donate lightly used prom / semi-prom dresses or accessories, please see this attached link for the information. http://www.lonestar.edu/library/15129.htm
We hope to see you April 11th. Communications should come to me through gala@hcya.org.
Jeannie Tate
For the entire HCYA Graduation Committee
