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 7, 2025!
God Bless,
Mike Wilbert
Event Coordinator
Director of Special Needs Ministries - Alliance Church
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 begins at 6:00 PM. Please do NOT arrive before 6:00 PM.
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When you arrive, you can park in the WEST parking lot, or get dropped off at the XCEL Sports entrance (ALL Kings and Queens will enter here).
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Once you arrive, you will work through the check-in line, receiving your lanyard for the evening. 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.
PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
We invite you to join other parents and caregivers in the Respite Area during Night to Shine 2025! The Respite Area is open to all parents and caregivers who have a King or Queen attending Night to Shine 2025. 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, relaxing music, chair massages, and MORE!
Our team can't wait to see you at Night to Shine 2025! 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:
5:15 p.m. – Volunteers arrive (If you are unable to arrive at this time, please let us know; we would still love to have you)
5:15-6:00 p.m. – Check in with the team lead over your area, receive any last-minute updates, and wait for Kings and Queens to arrive!
VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN WILL CLOSE AT 5:45 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – Kings and Queens arrive!
6:00-9:00 p.m. – NIGHT TO SHINE!!!
9:00 p.m. – 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. Volunteer buddies must be at least 16 years old. It is encouraged to dress up as a buddy! Wear a suit, shirt and tie, a prom dress, or a formal dress you have!
Check-In Team: In this role, you will welcome the Kings and Queens, and assist them with getting their lanyard for the night. You will then assist them with getting paired with a buddy for the night. 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 duel 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. 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. 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. 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! No dress code or encouraged attire for this position. If you would like to be the Team Lead in this area, please indicate in the comments of your registration.
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. No dress code or encouraged attire for this position. If you would like to be the Team Lead in this area, please indicate in the comments of your registration.
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. No dress code or encouraged attire for this position. If you would like to be the Team Lead in this area, please indicate in the comments of your registration.
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. No dress code or encouraged attire for this position.
Coat Check: Welcome guests, take their coats and in return give them the corresponding number to go with their coats for the end-of-the-night pick-up. During the event, you will assist if any Kings/Queens leave early. When the event is over you will assist with getting coats back to the guests and handing out swag bags.
Limo Team: Assist with getting the correct number of people into the limo as they load and unload for limo rides. 4 volunteers will be holding doors and assisting with getting guests on and off; 2 volunteers will ride on bus to monitor music choices so they are appropriate. No dress code or encouraged attire for this position. If you would like to be the Team Lead in this area, please indicate in the comments of your registration.
Flower Team: Help guests select and pin on their flowers, or place them on their wrists. No dress code or encouraged attire for this position. If you would like to be the Team Lead in this area, please indicate in the comments of your registration.
Karaoke Team: Encourage Kings and Queens to sing their hearts out in the Karaoke Room! You will help them choose their song, and show them how to follow along. As they are singing you are dancing along and cheering them on! All equipment is provided.
Volunteer Floater: For this volunteer position, you will need to arrive at 4:45 p.m. Your job will be to usher in volunteers as they arrive for check-in at 5:15 PM and get them to where they need to go for the evening. Once the night to underway, you will be at the “floater station” where volunteers can come and have you cover for them while they use the restroom, or if they need assistance with their buddy, this will be the “hub.”
Respite Area Volunteer: You will greet parents and caregivers as they enter the respite area. Throughout the night you will assist with raffle basket handouts, restocking the dessert table, checking on the buffet for restocks, and assisting the team lead over the area with any other needs.
Questions? Please contact Mike at [email protected] or 920-931-1210. Thank you!
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