The Fundraiser
251st Military Birthday Ball Fundraiser
Saturday, September 12, 2026
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Temecula Conference Center · Temecula, CA
$99 · Hors d'oeuvres · Live Music · Auction & Raffles
Cookouts & Camaraderie Presents
Celebrating 251 Years of Service
Military Birthday Ball
Two unforgettable evenings honoring those who serve — the community fundraiser on September 12 in Temecula, and the Ball on November 6 at Pechanga Resort.
The Fundraiser Begins In
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Two Nights · One Mission
Save the Dates
Every fundraiser ticket purchased in September helps send a local service member to the Ball in November. Join us for one evening — or both.
The Ball
2026 Military Birthday Ball
Friday, November 6, 2026
Evening · details to follow
Pechanga Resort · Temecula, CA
Sponsorships from $1,000 · Deadline October 26
Saturday · September 12, 2026 · Temecula
251st Military Birthday Ball Fundraiser
Attend the Fundraiser. Sponsor a Service Member.
An unforgettable evening of patriotism, community, and camaraderie as we come together to honor our local service members and celebrate their proud heritage.
One ticket, two seats of honor. Your $99 ticket admits you to this special event — and your purchase allows us to gift a Military Ball ticket to a local service member as a token of our community's appreciation.
Hors d'oeuvresLive MusicAuction & Raffles
Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Doors & reception at 6:00 PM · Program 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Temecula Conference Center, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, CA · Directions
$99 per person — all proceeds support the mission
Purchase Your $99 Ticket
Ticketing is handled securely by Zeffy. Platform contributions at checkout are optional — you are not required to add one.
Guest Speaker
Sheriff Chad Bianco
Patriotic Address
Hosted By
Jeff Mendez, CEO
Cookouts & Camaraderie, Inc.
Jessica Alexander
Mayor of Temecula
Lori Stone
Murrieta City Councilwoman
Sheila York
Our Valley Magazine
September 12 · The Evening Program
The Night at a Glance
Doors & reception at 6:00 PM · Program 7:00 – 9:00 PM
7:00 PM
Official Opening
David Alexander
7:00 PM
"A Life of Service" Tribute Video
7:05 PM
Invocation
Frank J. Correa
7:08 PM
Veterans Who Stepped Forward
7:10 PM
Presentation of Colors
7:15 PM
Military History & Birthday Traditions
Rudy Gonzalez
Oldest & Youngest Service Member Recognition
Traditional Birthday Message
Eric Howe
Cake-Cutting Ceremony
Commemorative 250th Birthday Video Message
Patriotic Address
Sheriff Chad Bianco
Remarks
Jeff Mendez, CEO
Remarks
Mayor Jessica Alexander
8:25 PM
Auction & Raffles
Lori Stone & Sheila York
8:45 PM
Final Winners & Closing
9:00 PM
End of Program
Program elements and timing are subject to change.
Friday · November 6, 2026 · Pechanga Resort
2026 Military Birthday Ball
Honor Their Service. Strengthen Our Community.
A formal evening at Pechanga Resort celebrating 251 years of service — made possible by our community, our sponsors, and every fundraiser ticket purchased.
Friday, November 6, 2026
Evening · details to follow
Pechanga Resort, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, CA · Directions
Hosted By
Jeff Mendez, CEO
Cookouts & Camaraderie, Inc.
Jessica Alexander
Mayor of Temecula
Warriors Cash Packages
Semper Fi Sponsor
$25,000+
- Exclusive recognition as a supporting sponsor
- Front-cover feature of Our Valley Magazine's Event Edition
- Two-page spread in Our Valley Magazine
- 50 on-air radio slots on 102.5
Leatherneck Sponsor
$10,000
- Featured recognition in the official Military Birthday Ball thank-you video
Commitment Sponsor
$5,000
- Engraved sponsor-appreciation plaque presented following the event
Courage Sponsor
$2,500
- One dedicated social-media recognition post highlighting your business
Honor Sponsor
$1,000
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Business name listed on the event website
Sponsorship deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026
With Gratitude
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The generous businesses, leaders, and neighbors below make these evenings — and the mission behind them — possible.
Semper Fi Sponsors
M7 Alliance Group
Leatherneck Sponsors
Karen Spiegel
Riverside County Supervisor, 2nd District
Chuck Washington
Riverside County Supervisor, 3rd District
Barragan Corp International
Commitment Sponsors
Jim & Heather Toth
Courage Sponsors
San Diego Luxury Motors
Lamborghini San Diego
Accelerated Urgent Care
Honor Sponsors
Kelly Seyarto
Senator
Kate Sanchez
Assemblywoman
Lori Stone
Murrieta City Councilwoman
Precision Endodontics
Murrieta
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
Temecula Operations
Gosch Ford of Temecula
Jonathan Ingram
Former Mayor of Murrieta
Volunteer Recognition
Sheila York
With gratitude for outstanding volunteer service
Cookouts & Camaraderie Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(2) nonprofit. EIN 33-1232481.
These events are not endorsed by the Department of Defense, the Department of War, the U.S. Marine Corps, or any branch of the United States Armed Forces. No endorsement is expressed or implied. These are community events.
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