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SUMMARY:BASA Annual Banquet – 80’s Edition
DESCRIPTION:Come Dressed in Your 80’s Best and Party with BASA!\nGet ready to crank up the volume and party like it’s 1985! BASA’s Annual Banquet is going totally tubular this year with a radical 80’s theme. Break out your leg warmers, parachute pants, neon, and big hair – it’s time to celebrate our members, hand out awards, crown our Prom King & Queen, and dance the night away at “Club” Drury Plaza Airport!\nEvent Details\n📅 Date: Friday, May 8, 2026\n🎷 “Tubular” Social Hour: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM\n🍽️ “Gnarly” Dinner & “Rad” Night of Events: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM\n📍 Location: “Club” Drury Plaza Airport 95 NE Loop 410, 78216\nPricing\n\nIndividual: $45\nTable of 4: $160\nTable of 8: $360\n\n🏨 Room Specials & Sponsorships Available – Call the BASA Office if interested!\nWhat to Expect\nThis isn’t your typical banquet! At BASA’s 80’s Annual Banquet, you’ll enjoy:\n🎉 FUN – A high-energy, totally radical evening\n👗 BEST DRESSED – Show off your 80’s best!\n🏆 AWARDS – Celebrating our amazing members and their achievements\n🍽️ FOOD – Dinner served during the main event\n👑 PROM KING & QUEEN – Yes, we’re crowning royalty!\n🎁 PRIZES – Door prizes and giveaways throughout the night\n📸 PHOTOS – Capture the memories (and the outfits!)\n✨ AND MORE – Surprises all night long!\nWhy “BASA Annual Banquet”?\nOur annual banquet is the biggest BASA event of the year – and it brings together everything that makes our community special:\nCelebration Meets Connection\nAwards, Awesome Outfits, and Awesome People – All in one night!\nWhen you join us for the Annual Banquet:\n\nYou celebrate the year’s accomplishments\nYou connect with members from every BASA chapter\nYou honor outstanding contributions to our community\nYou party with the people you’ve networked with all year\nEveryone leaves feeling like part of something bigger\n\nThe 80’s Theme\nWhy the 80’s?\nBecause nothing brings people together like neon, nostalgia, and a killer playlist! The 80’s theme means:\n\nBigger personalities (and bigger hair!)\nIconic music to set the mood\nFun costumes that break the ice instantly\nPhoto opportunities you’ll never forget\nA dance floor that won’t quit\n\nCome dressed in your 80’s best – and don’t hold back!\nPerfect For:\n\nBASA members ready to celebrate the year\nFuture members looking to experience BASA at its best\nBusiness owners wanting a fun, memorable night out\nAnyone who loves the 80’s, costumes, or just a great party\nCouples and friends looking for an unforgettable date night\nTeams wanting to bring a table of 4 or 8\n\nWhat’s Included\nYour registration includes:\n✅ Tubular Social Hour from 6:00 PM\n✅ Gnarly Dinner\n✅ Rad Night of Events and entertainment\n✅ Awards ceremony\n✅ Prom King & Queen crowning\n✅ Best Dressed contest\n✅ Door prize entries\n✅ Photo opportunities\n✅ Networking with BASA members from every chapter\n✅ A night you won’t forget!\nHow the Evening Flows\n6:00 PM – Tubular Social Hour Begins Arrive in your 80’s best, grab a drink, and start mingling. Cocktails, conversation, and outfit-spotting!\n7:00 PM – Gnarly Dinner & Rad Night of Events Dinner is served as we kick off the main event. Throughout the evening:\n\nAwards presentations\nBest Dressed contest\nProm King & Queen crowning\nDoor prize drawings\nMusic, dancing, and celebration\n\n11:00 PM – Event Concludes Head home (or upstairs – room specials available!) with new memories, new connections, and possibly a crown.\nWhy This Event Stands Out\nYear-End Celebration – The biggest BASA event of the year All Chapters Together – Stone Oak, Center of the City, South2East, South2West – all in one room Theme = Fun – Costumes break down barriers and start conversations Awards & Recognition – Honoring those who make BASA great Memorable Experience – You’ll talk about this night all year Worth Every Penny – Dinner, awards, entertainment, networking, and a party\nAbout “Club” Drury Plaza Airport\nThe Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Airport offers:\n\nSpacious banquet facilities perfect for our crew\nConvenient NE Loop 410 location\nEasy access from anywhere in San Antonio\nOn-site rooms available (ask about room specials!)\nFull event amenities\n\nPro tip: Take advantage of the room specials and stay the night – no need to worry about driving home after the party!\nWhat to Wear\n80’s BEST – GO BIG!\nThe Best Dressed contest is real, so bring your A-game:\n\nNeon everything\nLeg warmers and leotards\nMembers Only jackets\nBig hair, bigger earrings\nParachute pants\nAcid-wash denim\nMadonna, Michael Jackson, or Cyndi Lauper inspired looks\nPreppy, punk, glam rock – any 80’s vibe works!\n\nBottom line: The more 80’s, the better. Don’t be the only one who showed up in regular clothes!\nAwards & Recognition\nThe Annual Banquet is BASA’s chance to recognize the people who make our community thrive. Awards include celebrations of:\n\nOutstanding member contributions\nChapter achievements\nNetworking excellence\nCommunity leadership\nAnd more!\n\nYour nomination, attendance, and applause matter!\nProm King & Queen\nYes, we’re crowning royalty!\nGet ready to vote for (or campaign as!) BASA’s 80’s Prom King and Queen. Will it be the biggest hair? The boldest outfit? The best dance moves? You’ll have to be there to find out – and to take the crown for yourself!\nBest Dressed Contest\nBring your absolute best 80’s look. Categories may include:\n\nMost Authentic 80’s\nMost Creative Costume\nBest Couple/Group Look\nMost Outrageous\n\nPrizes for the winners!\nTables for Groups\nBring your team, your clients, or your crew!\n\nTable of 4: $160 ($40 per seat)\nTable of 8: $360 ($45 per seat)\n\nReserving a table is the perfect way to:\n\nTreat your team to a fun night out\nEntertain clients in style\nBring multiple guests and save\nGuarantee you all sit together\nMake a bigger impression\n\nSponsorship Opportunities\nLooking to elevate your business visibility? Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Annual Banquet. Sponsors receive premium recognition, brand exposure, and the appreciation of the entire BASA community.\nCall the BASA Office at 210.549.7190 for sponsorship details.\nRoom Specials\nStay the night at “Club” Drury Plaza Airport!\nSpecial room rates are available for banquet attendees. Skip the drive home, enjoy the party, and wake up refreshed.\nCall the BASA Office for room special details.\nWho You’ll Meet\nExpect a packed room of:\n\nMembers from every BASA chapter\nFuture members exploring the community\nBusiness owners and entrepreneurs\nBASA leadership and ambassadors\nSponsors and community supporters\nYour next great business connection (in neon!)\n\nBenefits Beyond the Party\nYou’ll leave with:\n\nNew business contacts from across all chapters\nMemorable photos in your 80’s best\nAwards memories (maybe even one of your own!)\nA possible crown\nNew friendships and partnerships\nStories you’ll share for years\nRenewed energy for the BASA year ahead\n\nLocation & Parking\n“Club” Drury Plaza Airport 95 NE Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78216\nEasy Access:\n\nRight on NE Loop 410\nConvenient airport-area location\nPlenty of on-site parking\nEasy access from all sides of San Antonio\nOn-site rooms available\n\nRegistration\n🌐 Register Online: Visit: businessassociationsa.com ( https://www.businessassociationsa.com/ )\n📞 Register by Phone: Call: 210.549.7190\nFor room specials and sponsorship inquiries, call the BASA Office directly.\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: Do I have to dress in 80’s attire? A: It’s strongly encouraged! It’s part of the fun – plus there’s a Best Dressed contest with prizes.\nQ: What’s included in the ticket price? A: Social hour, dinner, the full night of events including awards, contests, and entertainment.\nQ: Can I reserve a table for my company? A: Yes! Tables of 4 ($160) and tables of 8 ($360) are available. Great for teams and clients.\nQ: Are rooms available at the venue? A: Yes! Room specials are available – call the BASA Office for details.\nQ: Is this a members-only event? A: No! Future members and guests are welcome. This is a great way to experience BASA.\nQ: What time should I arrive? A: Doors open at 6:00 PM for the Tubular Social Hour. Dinner begins at 7:00 PM.\nQ: Will there be a dance floor? A: Of course! It wouldn’t be an 80’s party without one.\nQ: Can I sponsor the event? A: Yes – sponsorship opportunities are available. Call the BASA Office.\nWhy You Don’t Want to Miss This\nThis is THE BASA event of the year!\n\nThe biggest gathering of BASA members all year\nThe most fun you’ll have at any business event\nThe only chance to be crowned BASA Prom King or Queen\nThe best chance to connect with members from every chapter\nThe most memorable photos you’ll take all year\n\nThe BASA Difference\nWe create events that:\n\nBring our community together in unforgettable ways\nCelebrate the people who make BASA great\nMix business with serious fun\nRecognize achievement and contribution\nCreate memories that last all year\nWelcome members, future members, and guests alike\n\nParty Like It’s 1985!\nWhy settle for a boring banquet when you can party like it’s the 80’s?\nFriday, May 8th – Be there to:\n\nDress in your 80’s best\nWin Best Dressed\nEarn the Prom King or Queen crown\nCelebrate awards and achievements\nEat, dance, and connect\nMake memories that will last a lifetime\n\nRegister Today!\nTables and individual seats fill up fast for our biggest event of the year. Don’t wait!\nIndividual: $45 | Table of 4: $160 | Table of 8: $360\nDon’t miss BASA’s most radical, most tubular, most gnarly night of the year!\n\nBASA – Where Networking Meets Nostalgia\nCategories: Annual Events, Banquets, Themed Events, BASA Awards, All-Chapter Events Tags: BASA Annual Banquet, 80’s party, themed banquet, Drury Plaza, San Antonio business event, Prom King and Queen, Best Dressed, networking banquet, BASA awards, business gala, all-chapters event\n
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