Night to Shine
We are so excited to be an official host church for this year’s Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. On one night, hundreds of churches of different denominations from all over the world will come together to celebrate people with special needs!
To learn more and see all the churches that are a part of this worldwide movement, check out www.timtebowfoundation.org
We hope to see you on Friday, February 9, 2024!
God Bless,
Mike Wilbert
Event Coordinator
Director of Special Needs Ministries
KINGS & QUEENS
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Dress-up! Kings: rent a tux, wear a suit, or whatever you are most comfortable in! Queens: wear your prom dress, a formal gown, or your favorite dress for dancing!
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Check-in will run from 5:30-6:15 PM. The week of the event you will be sent your specific check-in time so we can avoid crowding and long lines.
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When you arrive, you can park in the WEST parking lot, or get dropped off at the WEST entrance (ALL Kings and Queens will enter here).
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Once you arrive, you will check in at the table that corresponds with the first letter of your last name.
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Here you will receive your lanyard for the night. Please wear this all night and have it visible to others.
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After you are checked in, your buddy will introduce themselves and your fun night begins!
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We have many different activities planned throughout the night: dancing, a photo booth, karaoke, a delicious meal, limo rides, hair/make-up stations, shoeshine stations, and more!
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The event goes from 6:00-9:00 pm.
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Caregivers and Parents who are picking up their King or Queen at the end of the night...Plan to arrive for pick up around 8:45 p.m. At 8:45, you are welcome to enter the building and join your King/Queen in the dance area for the closing prayer and last dance!
If you have any questions, please contact Jenessa at [email protected] or 920-931-1218.
P.S. Kings...Men’s Warehouse is running a promotion just for you! Click here to check it out: Men's Wearhouse Partnership Flyer.pdf
PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
We invite you to join other parents and caregivers in the Respite Area during Night to Shine 2024! The Respite Area is open to all parents and caregivers who have a King or Queen attending Night to Shine 2024. Please limit 2 parents/caregivers per King or Queen for Respite Event.
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Once your King or Queen is checked in with their name tag and paired with their volunteer you can head to the respite area.
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You will walk across the lobby area, past the fireplace, and go around the folding wall. Look for volunteers holding signs directing where parents/caregivers can go.
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Outside the respite area will be a check-in cart where you will type in your phone number to print your name tag.
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Dress as formal or casual as you would like!
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Just to give you a peek at what to expect....we have a delicious meal planned for you, an encouraging speaker, relaxing music, chair massages, and MORE!
Our team can't wait to see you at Night to Shine 2024! If you have any questions, please contact Jenessa at [email protected] or 920-931-1218.
VOLUNTEERS
You’re invited to join us in this worldwide event! We have a variety of volunteer positions available for the night. Read below to find out which one would best suit your gifts and talents, and use the link to register!
Timeline for the Night:
4:30-4:45 – Volunteers arrive (If you are unable to arrive at this time please let us know; we would still love to have you)
4:45-5:15 – Quick training, instructions, and prayer
5:15-5:30 – Get into positions
5:30 -6:00 – Kings and Queens arrive
6:00-9:00 – NIGHT TO SHINE!!!
9:00 – End of the night, as soon as you are done in your area, you are free to leave!
REMINDERS:
If you are under the age of 18, a permission slip will be sent out to you, please return those as quickly as possible!
If you do not have a background check on file with us, one will be sent out to you. Please keep your eye out for an email from [email protected]. Please complete this in a timely manner. Everyone volunteering during the night is required to have a background check done. If you do not complete it, you will not be able to serve.
Volunteer Positions:
Buddy Team: Accompany and assist assigned guests throughout the evening, providing companionship and any assistance they may need during the event. Sit with their guest during dinner, dance with them, and participate in activities with them. We recommend volunteer buddies be at least 16 years old. It is encouraged to dress up as a buddy! Wear a suit, shirt and tie, prom dress, or a formal dress you have!
Check-In Team: In this role you will welcome the Kings and Queens, and get their lanyard for the night. You will then assist them with getting paired with a buddy. Once all guests are checked in, we will have you cheer on the Kings and Queens down the red carpet. No dress code or encouraged attire for this position.
Greeter + Bathroom Attendant: This dual volunteer position will start your night as a door greeter. You will hold the doors for the Kings and Queens as they enter the building; welcoming them with a smile and letting them know how happy we are to have them there! Once all Kings and Queens are checked in, your role will be to monitor the bathrooms. This includes making sure Kings and Queens go into their respective bathrooms alone, and if they do not come out in a timely manner, you and their buddy can go check on them. There is no dress code or encouraged attire for this position. Volunteers and buddies will not help guests with undressing, dressing, or toileting. Parents and caregivers will be contacted for this.
Sensory Space Attendant: Spend time with guests who may have become over-stimulated on the dance floor or in other areas of the prom. Interact with them by participating in sensory activities, singing or listening to calming music, or simply providing them with some quiet time. There is no dress code or encouraged attire for this position.
Hair & Makeup Team: Welcome each guest to the salon station for hair and makeup. Chat with them while you pamper them and make them feel special. Experience in this department is preferred. There is no dress code or encouraged attire for this position.
Crowns & Tiaras Team: Welcome each guest to the Crowns & Tiaras Station. Guide them through all the various choices of crowns and tiaras they can choose from, and help them if needed to choose the perfect crown or tiara for the evening! There is no dress code or encouraged attire for this position.
Shoeshine Team: Welcome each guest to the Shoeshine Station. Help them to find an open seat. Chat with them while you pamper them and make them feel special. There is no dress code or encouraged attire for this position.
Prom Area Food Service: Serve food in the main event space. Refill water, lemonade, and food warmers if needed. Clear tables of finished dinner plates as the Kings and Queens finish their meals. There is no dress code or encouraged attire for this position.
Crafts & Games Team: Participate in different games and crafts with the Kings, Queens, and their buddies during the night. Encourage guests and maintain a fun atmosphere. There is no dress code or encouraged attire for this position.
Limo Team: Assist with getting the correct number of people into the limo as they load and unload for limo rides. There is no dress code or encouraged attire for this position.
Flower Team: Help guests select and pin on their flowers, or place them on their wrists. There is no dress code or encouraged attire for this position.
Put Me Anywhere: As the event draws closer we will be able to more clearly see where our biggest needs and gaps are. By signing up here you are willing to help fill those gaps to make sure everything is fully covered for the evening! Details about where you will be placed will be emailed the week of the event.
Questions? Please contact Mike at [email protected] or 920-931-1210. Thank you!