George Washington Ball

The 88th George Washington Ball

A Night of Fabulous Fortune

Please join us for A Night of Fabulous Fortune as AAS celebrates our 88th year of the George Washington Ball. Double eights! What could be luckier?

We are going all out for the biggest and swankiest night on our social calendar with all things concerning fortune and luck. Casino tables (sponsored by ArtWorks Advisory)? Check. Fortune tellers. We got 'em. Fun surprises throughout the evening. Yup! All that and much more!

Arrive in your fanciest finery with true fanfare at the Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore. Enjoy our cocktail reception at 6:30pm followed by a delicious four-course Western meal complete with free-flow bevvies. Dance yourself silly to our live band. Then take home some amazing prizes, all while supporting our incredible charity, Over-the-Rainbow.

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GET LUCKY

Do you love to win great stuff? Then this night is for you! We'll have a Lucky Draw, a Live Auction and Silent Auction with incredible prizes to be claimed. Don't be shy! Take home that trip or pick up a little more bling for that special someone.

Have a prize to donate? Fab! Check out our media kit and then contact Thila at Thila@aasingapore.com.

About our Charity
Over-the-Rainbow

This year, the George Washington Ball is supporting Over-the-Rainbow (OTR), a charity that works to improve youth mental health wellness. OTR's mission is to transform mental wellness for the 21st century. They envision a world where mental illness is no longer stigmatized; where mental wellness is a life priority; and where every young person has the opportunity to realize their full potential through the journey of self-discovery, healing and transformation via holistic self-care and a supportive community.

A family tragedy in 2009 became the catalyst for the initiative that is Over-The-Rainbow. Chinese Americans Yen-Lu and Yee Ling Chow lost their son and only child Lawrance H. Chow to suicide on October 22, 2009. Lawrence was only 26, but had suffered from manic-depression for many years. Over-the-Rainbow is the story of how these grieving parents turned their loss into championing an important cause.

Since launching in October 2012, OTR has been a pioneer and trailblazer in the space of youth mental wellness - innovating and pushing the mental health envelope with countless programs and initiatives. Today, OTR provides affordable professional therapy for youth age 11-20. Parents of troubled youth can also find support. There is also a peer-to-peer self-help support group, a real-time text-based chat support service provisioned by trained volunteers, community outreach initiatives and a bi-annual magazine.

Perhaps most importantly, Over-the-Rainbow via their flagship the Wellbeing Champion program works to empower more and more young people (and families) to achieve wellbeing through practices rooted in good self-care habits that is holistic and transformative. These initiatives and activities collectively has touched nearly a million lives through both online and offline touch-points, and transformed many others.

Initiatives provided by Over-the-Rainbow have become more important than ever. Death by suicide is the leading cause of death for 10–29-year-olds in Singapore and suicides rates are at an all-time high, steadily increasing year after year. In fact, 2022 saw the highest number of suicides in Singapore since 2000.

While Covid-19 put the spotlight on mental health and raised awareness on its importance, the stigma associated with mental illness has unfortunately persisted. Over-the-Rainbow aims to change the narrative around this and to help those struggling with mental health so that no parent has to go through what Yen-Lu and Yee Ling had to go through – losing a child to mental illness.

What started from the ashes of a heart-shattering family tragedy has transformed into a thriving organization with a mission that turned into a movement to transform mental wellness for the 21st century.

Learn more about Over-the-Rainbow here.

DOUBLE FORTUNE COINS

Make your charity donation go further!

Support the charity by purchasing a Double Fortune Coin for our Money Tree!

Receive a personalized lucky coin on our Money Tree. Then take home a beautiful metal coin in a personalized case and see your name in the event program. And your name will also be featured in the Living in Singapore magazine!

Net proceeds from the coins will go straight to our charity. It's a fantastic way to join the spirit of the event and give back directly to those in need.

And anybody who buys a coin will be entered into a lucky draw to win an American Gold Eagle produced by the United States Mint. Its classic obverse design features Lady Liberty walking confidently against the sun’s rays, while a family of American eagles appears on the reverse.Minted at West Point, N.Y., and guaranteed by the United States government, this Gold bullion coin has a symbolic face value of $5, but is worth more than $400.

Making your donation go further is an incredible matching gift from Coinbase!! For every Double Fortune Coin purchased, Coinbase will match funds up to $8,888! Double Fortune indeed!

Coinbase is an American publicly-traded company building the cryptoeconomy – a more fair, accessible, efficient, and transparent financial system enabled by crypto. Today, customers around the world discover and begin their journeys with crypto through Coinbase.

Started in 2018, Coinbase Singapore is regulated by the MAS and provides Singapore-based individuals, businesses, and developers the tools they need to be a part of the cryptoeconomy. All of this is driven by a clear mission — to increase economic freedom in the world — and strategy — to move crypto from an investment, to a new financial system, to an app platform.

Don't delay! There are a limited number of coins available and they must be purchased no later than December 31. With the purchase of Ball tickets, coins cost $188 for non-members and $150 for AAS paid members.

Not going to the Ball? You can still support the charity by buying a Double Coin of Fortune here. All net proceeds from the sales of the Double Fortune Coin will go straight to the charity.

Coin on Money Tree

Take Home Coin

Be entered to win
this coin!

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PRICING (Early Bird pricing has ended)

Non -members: $488

AAS Paid Members: $388

Please note AAS members can only buy a max of ten tickets (one table).

Add to your ticket by supporting our charity directly!

$188 for non-members

$150 for paid AAS members

Members, please sign in to enjoy discounted price.

CORPORATE TABLE

Corporate tables are available for $8,888 which includes the following benefits:

Invitation to event for ten guests
VIP cocktail reception for ten guests with cocktails by Brown-Forman
VIP table placement
Company logo placement in event program
Company logo on event ticket
Pre and post event media coverage in the Living in Singapore magazine
Company mention on AAS social media
One-page advertisement in the event program
Advertisement in the Living in Singapore magazine
Physical, theme-appropriate banner at the event
... and much more!

Sound good? Contact Melinda Murphy at generalmanager@aasingapore.com to purchase a corporate table.

SLEEPING IN STYLE

Get lucky after the ball by rolling out of the party and into your own room right upstairs. Stay the night and enjoy breakfast in the morning. We snagged a deal with the Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore to provide special rates for our guests of S$480++ per room per night (room only) for Kallang Deluxe Room will be extended, and it is subject to availability. Rates may subject to change without prior notice. Breakfast can be arranged at S$56++ per person if required.Look for information about how to book the hotel in your ticket confirmation email.

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Policies

GWB Cancellation & Refund policy

Tickets are non-cancellable and non-refundable.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Event Sponsors

No great event would be complete without partners sponsoring the evening. We are looking for sponsors in the following categories: Lucy Lanterns, VIP Room Entertainment, Opening Musical Act, and Late Night Snacks. Email our General Manager, Melinda Murphy, at generalmanager@aasingapore.com.

In-Kind Sponsors

We are always grateful for receiving In-Kind donations to be used as prizes for our Lucky Draw and Auctions. There are lots of other things you can sponsor, too, such as fortune telling activities, late night snacks, centerpiece items and more! Check our our media kit.. If you would like to showcase your fine products or services, this is your chance! Reach out to our Advertising Manager, Thila Chandra, at thila@aasingapore.com

Corporate Tables

The George Washington Ball offers a unique sponsorship opportunity for your company to give back to the community and create brand awareness. Invite your prestigious clients, board members and/or staff to make your evening a memorable one!

Corporate tables are available for $8,888 which includes the following benefits:

Invitation to event for ten guests
VIP Champagne reception
VIP table placement
Company logo placement in event program
Company logo on event ticket
Pre and post event media coverage in the Living in Singapore magazine
Company mention on AAS social media
One-page advertisement in the event program

To book a corporate table, reach out to our General Manager, Melinda Murphy, at generalmanager@aasingapore.com

FAQs

Q: Can I reserve a table for my friends and pay later?

A: Unfortunately, no. One person has to purchase the table and you can then distribute tickets to your friends.

Q: Can I reserve a ticket now and pay later?

A: No, you must pay at the time you buy your ticket.

Q: If we book a table of 10, can we choose where we want the table located within the room?

A: No, table placement is at the discretion of AAS.

Q: What meal options are available?

A: There will be a vegetarian option available in addition to the regular menu. Full menu to come.

Q: If I purchased tickets and cannot attend the ball, can I get a refund?

A: Unfortunately, there are no refunds, but you may sell it to your friends. Just please be sure to inform our Events Manager at events@aasingapore.com if you transfer the ticket.