Registration is open
You are invited to attend the Anoka Squadron Annual Awards Banquet — Our “Dining Out”
About our Awards Banquet
This is a formal event where the squadron “goes out” to celebrate with a formal meal and in formal dress.
For this event, we are celebrating our successes for 2024.
- 2024 Year in Review. Watch our video presentation reviewing the activities and achievements of Anoka Squadron members.
- Dinner
- A Sky Full of Stars – Annual Awards. This is the squadron level recognition for “Best of the Year” in the categories CAP outlines in its organization award program. Most squadron level recipients will be Anoka’s nominee for the Wing level equivalent award.
- Senior promotion ceremonies. Any senior members who have promoted since the last awards night will be pinned and recognized.
- Cadet Milestone Awards. Wright Brothers, Mitchell, Earhart and Eaker Awards
- Other Awards.
Sponsored by The Starbird Association
Dinner Buffet includes:
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Beef Pot Roast with Vegetables
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Long String Green Beans
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Beef Gravy
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Baked White and Wheat Dinner Rolls
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House Salad with your choice of French or Ranch Dressing
This buffet as listed has options for vegetarians.
How to register:
Purchase Banquet Tickets Here:
Nov 24-Dec 15: Standard Registration – $30
Dec 16-21: Late Registration – $35
The Starbird Association, an independent nonprofit 501c3 organization, is graciously managing convenient online registration and payment for our event. One of its three missions is to support the Anoka County Composite Squadron.
Click here to view Sponsorship opportunities
Where will be the Dining Out be held?
Banquets of Minnesota
6310 Hwy 65 NE
Fridley, MN 55432
What is the dress code?
This is a formal event and attendees should dress accordingly.
Male cadets: Dress Blues with tie and Service Coat (if owned)
If you are a newer cadet and do not yet have a Blues uniform, the suggested dress is a dress shirt, tie, dress pants and black shoes.
Female cadets: Dress Blues with Service Coat (if owned) or semi-formal dress. Some female cadets choose to wear attire similar to what they’d wear to prom. Please remember this is a CAP event and your attire should reflect the level of decorum expected.
Male Senior Members: Dress Blues with Service Coat (if owned), Formal Corporate Uniform or semi-formal or cocktail civilian attire.
Female Senior Members: Dress Blues with Service Coat (if owned), Formal Corporate Uniform, or semi-formal or cocktail civilian attire.
Family members are requested to wear semi-formal or cocktail attire suitable for a formal banquet.
We are looking forward to celebrating as the Anoka family.