AGENDA  (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

5:30 P.M.  CHECK-IN OPEN -- GUEST ARRIVAL

5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. -- COCKTAIL RECEPTION IN THE BALLROOM

        (CASHLESS BAR -- ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS ONLY)

5:30 P.M. - ~9:30 P.M. SILENT AUCTION  (WINNERS NOTIFIED BY TEXT AT ~10:00 P.M.)

7:00 P.M. -- DINNER/PROGRAM  (PLEASE BE SEATED BY 7:00 P.M.)

7:00 P.M. -- 8:30 P.M. DINNER SERVED (PLEASE ARRIVE BEFORE 7:00 P.M.)

DANCING IMMEDIATELY AFTER PROGRAM

 

REGISTRATION/TICKETS/WILL CALL

• Will Call/Online/VIP registration is located at Entrance A.   In addition, tickets in hand are accepted.

• General Admission Tickets in Hand  -- If you have tickets in hand, you may proceed to the ticket window located in the hallway outside the ballroom. 

 

COAT CHECKS

There are coat checks near Entrance A and near Entrance D for those entering from the back lot at

Entrance E.       NOTE:  There is no entrance at Entrance D. 

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​COMPLIMENTARY WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANCE

Complimentary wheelchairs, with assistance by our Cincinnati African American Firefighters, will be available at the Main Entrance A and the Rear Parking Lot Entrance E.   If your passenger(s) have mobility issues (i.e., can't take steps), you may drop them off at the ramp in front of the door between Entrance A and C (at the side patio area).   (SEE LINK TO MAP BELOW)

 

Please note that the event ends at 11:00 P.M.  Waiting area will be near the registration area.  Signage will be posted.

 

NOTE:  WHEELCHAIRS ARE UTILIZED BY FIREFIGHTERS ONLY.  ATTENDEES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO REMOVE WHEELCHAIRS.  IF ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED, PLEASE LOCATE A HOSTESS, FIREFIGHTER OR GO TO THE REGISTRATION AREA.  THANK YOU.

 

PARKING

Please see the map for parking at Sharonville Convention Center.  All parking for the Sharonville Convention is marked in blue.  All other areas are restricted and you will be in jeopardy of being towed.  Please DO NOT PARK in spaces marked Hyatt Place Hotel.  

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LINK TO MAP

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DIETARY RESTRICTIONS

UPDATE:  Our menu includes chicken with a vegetarian option.  If you or your guests have dietary restrictions, please send them to bwcsfoundation@gmail.com.   If you purchased your ticket(s) from a vendor or ticket seller and have tickets in hand, please provide your name(s), table number(s) and alternative selection for each request.   If you purchased your ticket(s) online or do not have tickets in hand (e.g., sponsor), please provide vegetarian selection and name for each request.  Your table # will be assigned.  All dietary restrictions must be received NO LATER THAN NOON ON OCTOBER 25, 2025 to ensure that your request is honored.  NO SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE MADE AT THE EVENT.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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VIP

There will be a designated check-in for VIP.  If f you purchased a VIP table or VIP tickets for your guests, please inform them that your tickets are VIP, that they should check-in at VIP and give your name as the ticket purchaser.   

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