The Dean and the Members of the Board of the Atlanta Consular Corps representing Argentina, Australia, France, Mexico, Switzerland and the United Kingdom offered a reception to honor Sponsors, Patrons and Friends of the 2004 International Consular Ball. The Preview Party took place in the newly renovated venue of the World Trade Center Atlanta on March 17, 2004.

Sponsors in attendance included Georgia Power, Hospital Corporation of America, Smith, Gambrell & Russell, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (please see a complete Sponsors list.) Mr. David Crook, Consul General of Australia, offered welcome remarks on behalf of the Board of the Atlanta Consular Corps. Mr. Jacobus Boers, Vice President of GCIV, thanked all Sponsors and Patrons for their generous support and the Ball Committee members for their continuing hard work.