Post #384938 by Limbo Lizard on Thu, Jun 5, 2008 4:38 PM

I was Commodore of our Bayview Boat Club, last year. The last event of the season is the Commodore's Ball, in February. It's a formal/semi- dress event, and gives the outgoing commodore/officers a chance to throw a big party to celebrate the past year. I chose a tiki theme (of course). It was held at the Shriner's hall, in Garland. There's a display case with a fez from every Shrine in N. America, so that even subtly played into that tiki/fez association (even if I was the only one who "got it").
The DJ was great, and came prepared with lots of Hawaiian and Exotica, which played as background during cocktail hour and dinner. I gave the caterer the recipe for "Sabu's Spicy Coconut Chicken Skewers", which were served, along with prime rib. I hired a couple of dancers, who put on a much-better-than-I-expected hula show, after dinner.
We buy and bring all the liquor, and the bartenders are paid by the hour (and tips). I spent $1000 at the liquor store, and you can bet there was some rum(s)! I gave the bartenders recipes for a selection of tiki cocktails, and, well,... they tried. Guests got a souvenir mug (from Dynasty).
Don't know if I made any devout converts, but everyone had a good time, and several club "oldtimers" told me privately that it was the best Ball they've been to. Anyways, here's some links to what happened:
Commodore's Ball description
More pictures of the event

[ Edited by: Limbo Lizard 2008-06-05 16:59 ]