Senator Elizabeth Dole
Keynote Speaker on Saturday, March 2 for the "Celebrating Women's Roles in the Success of the Military" Luncheon
A LETTER FROM THE
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PRESIDENT
MG Daniel V. Wright, USA (Ret.) dwright@armynavyclub.org
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This month we recognize women's history by celebrating the contributions and sacrifices they have made, which have made our military so successful. Today women can serve alongside men on the battlefront, but it wasn't so long ago that they weren't able to serve at all, but nonetheless, they made undeniable, positive impacts in times of war and peace. Three years ago, the Club hosted its first annual luncheon to shine light on the women who have served in the military and the women who have supported the military. This year, on Saturday March 2, the keynote speaker for the Third Annual Celebrating Women's Roles in the Success of the Military Luncheon is none other than Senator Elizabeth Dole. The Club is honored to have this great American speak about her experience serving our nation working for two presidents, and how today she supports our veterans and their caretakers with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation.
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ON T H E COV E R
Senator Elizabeth Dole (Photo courtesy of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation)
If you haven't yet made your reservations for the Guest Chef Dinner with Frida Karani on Saturday, March 23, I encourage you to do so now as this event is expected to sell out! I also want to note another event later this month. While it is sold-out already, the Club is privileged to be hosting the worldwide premier of the director's cut of the documentary Blackhawk Down: The Untold Story. The fact that the Club was chosen for this very special event goes to show what an important and historical venue we truly are, which is all thanks to our remarkable membership. Back in February, our Special Events Committee and Library Trust Committee simultaneously sponsored an art presentation and book forum to discuss the important and relevant topic of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The artwork from the event will be exhibited on the 2nd floor and in the B-2 level squash court until April 4. I hope you have the opportunity to come and see it before it’s gone. As the spring thaw begins, and we all come out of hibernation, I look forward to seeing you all at the Club!
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DI R EC TORY & HOU R S Accounting 202-534-3194 9am-5pm (Monday-Friday) Membership & Marketing 202-721-2091 9am-5pm (Monday-Friday) Catering & Sales 202-355-0525 9am-5pm (Monday-Friday)
The President and the Club would like to welcome the following deployed member back to the Club. Thank you for your continued service, valor and sacrifice. Welcome home! Capt Patrick Madrid, USMC LCDR Harold L. North, USN LT Charles A. Robinson, USNR
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Dining & Hotel Reservations 202-628-8400 Open 24/7 Library 202-721-2096 7am-11pm (Monday-Sunday) Librarian on Site 9am-5pm (Monday-Thursday) 9am-12pm (Friday)
A LETTER FROM THE
BOA R D OF G OV E R NOR S
GENERAL MANAGER & COO John L. Warnack, ECM, CCM jwarnack@armynavyclub.org
MG Daniel V. Wright, USA (Ret.) President Col James A. Bracken, USMC (Ret.) Vice President and Club Historian CAPT James H. Czerwonky, USN (Ret.) Secretary COL Holly O’Grady Cook, USA (Ret.) Treasurer
NEW — THE INN AT ANC IN 2019 Staying at The Army Navy Club Inn offers much more than a stay at other Washington, DC hotels. Members and their guests enjoy all the comforts of home, without having to clean, in a historic, exclusive and luxurious setting, just steps from the National Mall—all at a fraction of the price at the Hay-Adams or Four Seasons. Our friendly and informative Front Desk staff; led by Tibor Szabo, Director of House Operations and Gwen Dixon, Front Desk Manager; ensures that each stay at the Inn starts with a pleasant check-in. Well appointed rooms offer comfortable furnishings and excellent amenities. A full breakfast is complimentary each morning. • All guest room bathrooms have been renovated. • Bedding, shower curtains, phones and clocks have been replaced. • Duvet covers were replaced with new linen in all rooms. • New in-room digital security safes will be installed in all rooms this Spring. • All rooms will be repainted by June 1st. • The hallways have been repainted with new lighting sconces and new room numbers. • Our 3rd floor Library has a complimentary new Business Center, the Gannon Room. • New staff uniforms were also introduced this year.
Lt Col John H. La Raia, USAFR (Ret.) Finance Committee, Chairman COL Marc L. Warren, USA (Ret.) House Committee, Chairman CDR Christopher P. Thomas, USN (Ret.) Membership Committee, Chairman COL Thomas F. Woloszyn, USA (Ret.) Special Events Committee, Chairman BG Malinda Ellen Dunn, USA (Ret.) Governor Col Eugene P. Gay, USAF (Ret.) Governor LTG Larry R. Jordan, USA (Ret.) Governor COL Michael Kirby, USA (Ret.) Governor Brig Gen Edward Rodriguez Jr., USAFR (Ret.) Governor Lt Col Euseekers Williams Jr., USMC (Ret.) Governor Curator MAJ William Lang, USAF (Ret.)
L I BR A RY T RUST F U N D MG John D. Altenburg Jr., USA (Ret.) Chairman
E X ECU T I V E STA FF John L. Warnack, CCM, CFBE General Manager & Chief Operating Officer 202-721-2094
The ANC will host more than 100 events here this year, which presents a great opportunity to stay overnight. Members may sponsor friends, family and colleagues and can set up a block of hotel rooms for a wedding, reunions, conferences, etc. Please call Gwen Dixon at 202-628-8400 for further assistance. Have a great Spring! We deeply appreciate your service and sacrifice to preserve the freedom we enjoy. Very respectfully,
Sarah Ford Director of Finance 202-721-2087 Mark Peckham Director of Human Resources 202-721-2084 Elizabeth Juskie Director of Membership, Marketing & Communications 202-721-2091 Tibor Szabo Director of House Operations 202-721-2083 Patrick Grady Director of Food & Beverage 202-721-2089 Kirk DeLoach Executive Chef 202-721-2092
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MEMBERSHIP // MEMBER NEWS
Because of ANC's Daiquiri Bar, Club member CAPT Stephen Szender, USNR (Ret.) and his wife Carol felt they should visit Ernest Hemingway's favorite hangout for daiquiris, El Floridita, in Havana, Cuba. The photo (left) is taken from their visit during a December Oceania Cruise around Cuba.
SOU N D I N G TA P S
Mr. and Mrs. Peter B. Dulniawka started a recent holiday shopping trip to New York City with a reciprocal club visit to The Tap Room at the New York Athletic Club for lunch. They're seen holding the December issue of The Dispatch on their mobile device.
Our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of: Mrs. Grace Nelson – Lake Forest, IL Ms. Margaret Ellen Parke – Fairfax, VA LTJG Kenneth E. Vought – Croton-on-Hudson, NY LTC Robert Wolff, USA (Ret.) – Omaha, NE
Club Member Margaret Jones; her stepson, Keith Jones; and granddaughter, Ashley Jones stayed at the Club while participating in Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery on December 15, 2018. Congratulations to Elizabeth Newcomer, Special Events & Membership Coordinator; Raquel Tapia, Staff Accountant; Christian Futtrell, Front Desk Agent; and Dorothy Corley, Housekeeper on being recognized as Employees of the Year! Thank you for being outstanding employees and for making a positive impact on the Club! Club Member CDR Xerxes Herrington, USN (Ret.) and his wife Grazia traveled to Amsterdam in November where they visited reciprocal club Koninklijke Industrieele Groote Club for dinner. They are seen in the Club's foyer holding the November issue of The Dispatch along with the Groote Club's monthly publication.
N E WS WO RTH Y
Do you have something exciting that you would like to share with the Club? We encourage you all to share your stories, achievements, and positive goings-on. Please send your news and photos to Ariana Pierce at apierce@armynavyclub.org.
DINING HOURS MAIN DINING ROOM Breakfast Monday - Friday Sunday
7:00 am - 10:00 am 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch Monday - Friday
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Dinner Monday - Friday Saturday
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
DAIQUIRI LOUNGE Monday Tuesday - Saturday
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
EAGLE GRILL Monday - Friday
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Reservations in the Main Dining Room are required, please contact the Front Desk at 202-628-8400 or frontdesk@armynavyclub.org.
CLUB REMINDERS » Dinner will be served in the Eagle Grill on Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13. » Dinner will be served in the Eagle Grill on Saturday, March 16 and the Daiquiri Lounge will be closed from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. » Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be served in the Eagle Grill on Thursday, March 21. » Dinner will be served in the Eagle Grill on Saturday, April 6 and the Daiquiri Lounge will be closed from 5:50 pm to 7 pm. 4 | THE DISPATCH
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT // MEMBERSHIP
Member Spotlight VICE ADMIRAL JOHN J. ("JAY") DONNELLY, USN (RET.)
CONTINUING TO SERVE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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proud member of The Army and Navy Club, Jay Donnelly is a secondgeneration submarine officer. He was born at Submarine Base Groton, Connecticut (the oldest submarine base in the Navy). He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy (physics major; distinguished graduate) in 1975 where he was Captain of the Pistol Team and Vice Chairman of the Brigade Honor Committee. Jay steadily rose in the Navy ranks with his final active duty assignment as Commander, Submarine Forces. Jay and his wife of 42 years, Mimi, have three adult children who were each commissioned as Navy officers following college. They have six grandchildren ages five and under. His hobbies include being a granddad, cycling and hiking (he recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro). He and Mimi live in Annapolis, Maryland. Jay is the Corporate Vice President, Advanced Technologies at Huntington Ingalls Industries, America's largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. Outside of his corporate job, Jay volunteers as President of the Naval Submarine League and is currently the Grand Paramount Carabao of the Military Order of the Carabao. He is past National Vice President, Sea Services of the Navy League of the United States. Jay learned about the Club while attending Navy League events. After enjoying the delicious meals, highly professional Main Dining Room staff and receiving a tour of the Club, he was sold. He uses the Club frequently for Order of the Carabao monthly lunches, for hosting Huntington Ingalls business associates and customers and for meals with family and friends. Jay finds the Club very useful for both business and pleasure. He is pleased that the Club's strategic, central location enables him to walk to many business events. The Army and Navy Club is very fortunate to have enthusiastic senior military and corporate leader members of Jay Donnelly's caliber. Such members bring both distinction and solid corporate business to the Club. ◄
• COL GEOFFREY G. PROSCH, USA (RET.), CLUB MEMBER •
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CLUB LIFE // CLUB NEWS
THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB WELCOMES THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS CALIFORNIA COL John F. Ferrick, USA (Ret.) Miss Bailey Ann Bondy DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CPT Stuart Adams, USA CAPT Robert C. "Rock" DeTolve MAJ Andrew J. Quevillon, USA FLORIDA Dr. Bruce G. Jackson, USAF ILLINOIS Mr. Michael Joseph Little
PENNSYLVANIA LTC John Antonitis, USA (Ret.) SOUTH CAROLINA COL Clifford Gunst, USA 2 LT Thomas Bardenwerper, USMC TEXAS Brig Gen J. Timothy Boddie, Jr. USAF (Ret.) Maj William C. Comee, IV, USAF (Ret.) Dr. John R. Wilcox, USN (Ret.) Mrs. Patrice C. Koen
MARYLAND Rev. Christopher L. Otten (LtCol, USAF) LCDR Neal W. Davidson, USN (Ret.) NEW YORK Col Reed R. Bonadonna, USMC (Ret.) MAJ Robert Curran, USA (Ret.) Dr. Jeremy Little
VIRGINIA MAJ Marcus Evans, USA LTC Kevin W. Garfield, USA CW2 Rafael D. Sampayo, USA Lt Col Byron Shibata, USAF LCDR Lauren Allison Warren, USN Dr. Robert G. Gard, Jr. RADM John C. Olson, USCG (Ret.) LTC Wallace B. Shuman Col Julio R Sotomayor, USAF (Ret.) Maj John Gilbert Bradley, USMC CDR Alfred Elkins, USN (Ret.) COL William H. Huff, IV, USA (Ret.) Mr. James R. Rudisill (CPT, USA) 2LT Joshua Moeller, USA Ms. Charlene "Charlie" Farrell Dr. Juan Vitali Mr. Henry Johnson CDR Jussi Jamson, Embassy of Finland
T H E A R M Y A N D NAV Y CLU B A N N UA L M EE T I NG Wednesday, April 17, 2019 6:30 pm | Ballroom The Army and Navy Club's Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 17th, on the second floor in the Ballroom. A quorum of regular members is required for the meeting. All members may attend the meeting, but only regular members may vote. At the conclusion of the meeting, you are invited to enjoy a complimentary buffet, raw-bar and an open bar. Please inform the Club of your attendance by calling the Membership Department at 202-355-0505.
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CLUB NEWS // CLUB LIFE
NEW RECIPROCAL CLUB BOOKLETS
The Membership and Marketing Department recently created a new booklet that includes the complete list of reciprocal clubs, along with photos and clubs' contact information. To request your copy of the reciprocal club booklet, please contact Ariana Pierce at apierce@armynavyclub.org.
ONLINE PAYMENTS NOW AVAILABLE
CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL MARCH 20-APRIL 13 The annual Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Festival is just around the corner!
We recently upgraded our systems to make paying Club statements simple, secure, and more convenient. Members are able to view Club statements and make payments online using a bank account or with Discover, MasterCard, American Express, or VISA credit or debit cards. Payments online can be made 24/7. To make an online payment follow these simple steps. • Visit The Army and Navy Club website at www.armynavyclub.org • Click on Login and enter your Login Username and Password • Click on My Statements • To make a payment, click Bill Pay
The Army and Navy Club has you covered with all the essential information about our city's favorite festival. After spending the day enjoying the cherry blossoms stay overnight at the handsome hotel rooms at your Club. Make a hotel room reservation by calling the Front Desk at 202-628-8400.
For any questions regarding Member Accounts, please contact Tracy Brown at 202-534-3194 or tbrown@armynavyclub.org. For assistance with your Login Information, please contact Ariana Pierce at 202-355-0520 or apierce@ armynavyclub.org.
CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONY
The Army and Navy Club offers unparalleled elegance, location and hospitality. Whether staying overnight or for a long weekend, the Club will be your home away from home. The Club's hotel rooms are charming and close enough to almost all of DC's famous attractions. Each of our 32 hotel rooms are styled for luxury and comfort with amenities that include top of the line mattresses, Aveda products, deluxe cotton sheets, private bathrooms, high-speed internet connection, and flat screen TVs.
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2019 Time: 5 – 6:30 pm Location: The Warner Theatre – 513 13th Street, NW Cost: FREE CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL KITE FESTIVAL Date: Saturday, March 30, 2019 Time: 10 am– 4:30 pm Location: Washington Monument Grounds – Constitution Avenue & 17th Street, NW Cost: FREE NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL PARADE Date: April 13, 2019 Time: 10 am – 12 pm Location: Constitution Avenue – From 7th to 17th Streets, NW Cost: Starting at $20 for Grandstand Seating. Standing along the Parade route from Constitution Avenue between 9th and 15th streets, NW is FREE and open to the public.
STAY AT THE
ANC
NEW HOTEL RATES STARTING THIS MONTH
Starting this month, hotel rates are as follows: Standard Room: King Room: Deluxe Room: Premium Room:
$235 $251 $283 $333
Members Members Members Members
$295 $315 $345 $385
Reciprocal Reciprocal Reciprocal Reciprocal
To book a hotel room today, please call the Front Desk at 202-628-8400.
INTRODUCING ANC MEMBERS OF TEXAS
The Mission of The Army and Navy Club Members of Texas "Club Within The Club" is to create opportunities for Non-Resident Members in Texas to foster friendships and camaraderie among Army and Navy Club Members living in Texas. The Club will meet on a regular basis, with the first events planned for Houston and Dallas, and we will be looking at Austin, San Antonio, and Midland for future events where additional Reciprocal Clubs are located. Events will typically include a no-host cocktail reception followed by an à la carte luncheon or dinner. For more information on ANC Members of Texas, please contact Bill Gottfried in Houston, billgottfried@gmail.com or 713-299-0653; and John Woloszyn in Dallas, johnwoloszyn@gmail.com or 571-242-7362.
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ANC Travel Accessories & Apparel Whether your journey takes you near or far, we have a wide selection of travel essentials like toiletry kits, travel totes and bags, and water bottles to make traveling easier.
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A. Duffle Bag Large, retro duffle bag. Constructed with heavy material plus top grain oil tanned latigo leather accents. Made in the USA. Available in colors black or olive.
C. Lands' End Polo Cotton-rich blend. Rib-knit collar. Banded sleeve edge. Available in colors white or navy.
F. S'well Bottle (17oz) High-grade 18/8 stainless steel. BPA-free. Triple-walled for maximum insulation. Available in color Blue Suede.
B. & E. Dopp Kit Leather pouch with zipper for toiletries and other essentials. Size is 3" x 3.5" x 8". Comes in top grain cowhide leather. Made in the USA. Available in colors brown, black, blue or burgundy.
D. Golf Umbrella Simple-release deployment for easy opening. Umbrellas are decorated in the USA. Available in colors blue/white, red/ white, or black/white.
G. Admiral’s Boat Bag Made from heavy weight 14oz Cotton. Over-sized main compartment with snap closure. Available in colors navy or royal blue.
We're excited to announce that new merchandise is available at the ANC Shop online and on the app! Visit www.armynavyclub.org today. 8 | THE DISPATCH
CELEBRATING WOMEN'S ROLES IN THE SUCCESS OF THE MILITARY Keynote Speaker: Senator Elizabeth Dole Founder of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation
SOLD OUT! Saturday, March 2, 2019 Noon to 3 pm | Main Dining Room $40++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Includes reception and 3-course lunch. Dress code is business attire. This year during Women’s History Month, The Army and Navy Club will host our Third Annual Luncheon Celebrating Women's Roles in the Success of the Military. The keynote speaker for this year's event is former Senator Elizabeth Dole, the first woman Senator from North Carolina and founder of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is the preeminent organization empowering, supporting, and honoring our nation’s 5.5 million military caregivers; the spouses, parents, family members, and friends who care for America's wounded, ill, or injured veterans. This luncheon will include a 40-minute reception on the second floor followed by a 3-course menu and presentation in the Main Dining Room. Elizabeth Dole launched her career in public service in 1960, working on the Kennedy-Johnson presidential campaign, and subsequently served in the Johnson, Nixon, and Ford administrations. Senator Dole’s list of achievements demonstrates her lifelong commitment to service, made even more impressive by the fact that she was often among the first, if not the first, woman to hold her positions, starting with her appointment to the Federal Trade Commission in 1973. She was later appointed by President Ronald Reagan to become the first female Secretary of Transportation. Because the Coast Guard was part of the Department of Transportation during her service, she has the distinction of being the first woman to head a U.S. military branch. Following this appointment, she served as Secretary of Labor under President George H.W. Bush, becoming the first woman to hold two different Cabinet positions in two different Presidential administrations. Please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org to be added to the waitlist.
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6:00pm Cajun Lobster Bake!
6:00pm Mardi Gras Happy Hour
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3/29 6:30pm Worldwide Premiere of the "Director’s Cut" of Black Hawk Down: The Untold Story
3/26 6:30pm Paul Kix Book Forum: "The Saboteur"
3/23 6:30pm Guest Chef Dinner with Frida Karani
3/22 12:30pm Lunch Series: "Army of None" with Paul Scharre
3/20 6:30pm Naval Art Presentation with Geoffrey Beaumont
3/19 6:30pm New Member Orientation
3/15 6:00pm Irish Whiskey Tasting
12:00pm Celebrating Women's Roles in the Success of the Military Luncheon
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EVENTS SNAPSHOT
MONDAY
Seafood Buffet Main Dining Room
19 New Member Orientation
Seafood Buffet Second Floor
12 Dinner in the Eagle Grill
Seafood Buffet Main Dining Room
Mardi Gras Happy Hour
5 Cajun Lobster Bake!
TUESDAY
31 Champagne Brunch Main Dining Room
Seafood Buffet Main Dining Room
24 25 26 Champagne Brunch Fox Conner Society Paul Kix Book Main Dining Room Meeting Forum
17 18 Champagne Brunch Main Dining Room
10 11 Champagne Brunch Main Dining Room
3 4 Champagne Brunch Main Dining Room
SUNDAY
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20 Naval Art Presentation with Geoffrey Beaumont
13 Dinner in the Eagle Grill
6 Lunch in the Eagle Grill
WEDNESDAY
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21 Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in the Eagle Grill
14 Wine Society Meeting
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THURSDAY
23 Guest Chef Dinner with Frida Karani
Daiquiri Lounge Closed from 5:307:30pm
16 Dinner in the Eagle Grill
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2 Celebrating Women's Roles in the Success of the Military Luncheon
SATURDAY
29 30 Worldwide Premiere of the "Director’s Cut" of Black Hawk Down: The Untold Story
22 Lunch Series: "Army of None" with Paul Scharre
15 Irish Whiskey Tasting
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12:00pm Professional Members Network: Lunch & Learn with Dr. Lewis Sorley
6:00pm Scotch Tasting
6:30pm Annual Meeting
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4/17
4/26 6:00pm Wine Tasting
4/26 6:00pm Prime Rib Night
4/23 6:30pm John Lehman Book Forum: " Oceans Ventured"
4/21 11:00am Easter Brunch
6:30pm Edward Lengel Book Forum: " Never in Finer Company"
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17 Annual Meeting
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WEDNESDAY
Seafood Buffet Main Dining Room
23 24 John Lehman Book Forum
16 Seafood Buffet Main Dining Room
9 Seafood Buffet Main Dining Room
Seafood Buffet Main Dining Room
2 Edward Lengel Book Forum
TUESDAY
28 29 30 Champagne Brunch Fox Conner Society Seafood Buffet Main Dining Room Meeting Main Dining Room
21 22 Champagne Brunch Main Dining Room
14 Easter Brunch
7 8 Champagne Brunch Main Dining Room
SUNDAY
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FRIDAY
Scotch Tasting
5 PMN: Lunch & Learn
Wine Tasting
26 Prime Rib Night Main Dining Room
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11 12 Travel Club Meet & Greet
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Daiquiri Lounge Closed from 5:307pm
6 Dinner in the Eagle Grill
SATURDAY
CLUB PROGR AMS // EVENTS
MARDI GRAS HAPPY HOUR Tuesday, March 5, 2019 6-7:30 pm | Eagle Grill $18++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Please call 202-355-0505 for reservations. Join The Army and Navy Club for a Mardi Gras themed happy hour in the Eagle Grill! Enjoy a New Orleans themed menu, music and specialty cocktails.
Friday, April 5, 2019 12 pm | Eagle Grill's Club Table | Free to attend Please call 202-355-0505 for reservations.
IRISH WHISKEY TASTING
Attend the Professional Members Network event: Lunch & Learn. A casual, lunch-time networking roundtable with an emphasis on making connections and sharing referrals.
Sold out! Friday, March 15, 2019 6-7:30 pm | Eagle Grill $35++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Please call 202-355-0505 to be added to the waitlist. Taste some of the world's finest whiskeys at our Irish Whiskey Tasting. Enjoy traditional Irish fare and a selection of unique whiskeys.
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
The discussion will include tips on writing a book with an emphasis on the book development process. The discussion will be led by Club member and author Dr. Lewis "Bob" Sorley. Dr. Sorley will also discuss developmental editing, copy-editing, publishing and research. About the Speaker: Dr. Lewis "Bob" Sorley is an award winning author and military historian. A former soldier and civilian official of the Central Intelligence Agency, Dr. Sorley has also served on the faculties at West Point and the Army War College.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 6:30 pm | Ballroom Please call 202-355-0505 for reservations.
Sessions have 12 available spots. Each session lasts about 1 ½ hours with à la carte dining at the Club Table.
Orientations are a great way for new members to meet Club staff, other new members, and become familiar with all of the programming the ANC has to offer. The reception begins at 6:30 pm and includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, optional tours, and all the information you'll need to get the most out of your membership.
TRAVEL CLUB MEET & GREET Thursday, April 11, 2019 6-7:30 pm | John Paul Jones/Iwo Jima Room $10 per person Please call 202-355-0505 for reservations. Do you love to travel? Are you interested in talking with other Club members who share that interest? Come to the Club for an informative mixer! There will be a wine and cheese reception with lively conversation.
FOX CONNER SOCIETY Monday, March 25 & Monday, April 29 6 pm | Daiquiri Lounge Reservations are not required. The Fox Conner Society, gathers once a month for drinks, a round table discussion and dinner. It's more than just a book club; the primary focus is building relationships and camaraderie among like-minded professionals. For more information, please contact COL Thomas Woloszyn, USA (Ret.) at FoxConnerSociety@gmail.com.
Joining us that evening is Club Member Col Warren Wiedhahn, USMC (Ret.), CEO at Military Historical Tours (MHT), Shayne Jarosz, Director Special Events at Iwo Jima Association of America and Major Bill McCulloch, USMC (Ret.), Director of Sales & Marketing at MHT. MHT is the oldest U.S. Veteran Owned and Operated Battlefield Tour Company. MHT welcomes the opportunity to discuss any tour, or answer any question.
SCOTCH TASTING
WINE TASTING
Friday, April 5, 2019 6-7:30 pm | Eagle Grill $35++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Please call 202-355-0505 for reservations.
Friday, April 26, 2019 6-7:30 pm | Eagle Grill $35++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Please call 202-355-0505 for reservations.
Join us for a fun Scotch Tasting! Enjoy an evening of camaraderie and insight into different expressions of whiskey.
Enjoy a Wine Tasting hosted by top notch wine experts from the industry! Socialize and mingle with like-minded wine lovers throughout the evening.
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FORUMS & LECTURES // CLUB PROGR AMS
BOOK FORUM
BOOK FORUM
"The Saboteur: The Aristocrat Who Became France's Most Daring Anti-Nazi Commando" By Paul Kix Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Reception: 6:30 pm Speaker: 7 pm Price: $10 per person The Saboteur recounts Robert de La Rochefoucauld’s enthralling adventures, from jumping from a moving truck on his way to his execution, to stealing Nazi limos, to dressing up in a nun’s habit—one of his many disguises and impersonations. Whatever the mission, whatever the dire circumstance, La Rochefoucauld acquitted himself nobly, with the straight-back aplomb of a man of aristocratic breeding: James Bond before Ian Fleming conjured him. More than just a fast-paced, true thriller, The Saboteur is also a deep dive into an endlessly fascinating historical moment, telling the untold story of a network of commandos that battled evil, bravely worked to change the course of history, and inspired the creation of America’s own Central Intelligence Agency.
LUNCH AND A LECTURE SERIES "Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War" By Paul Scharre Friday, March 22, 2019 Registration/Lunch: 12:30 pm Presentation: 1 pm Price: $24++ per person This lunch series will feature author Paul Scharre discussing his book Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War. Paul Scharre is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Technology and National Security Program at the Center for a New American Security.
BOOK FORUM "Never in Finer Company: The Men of the Great War's Lost Battalion" By Edward G. Lengel Tuesday, April 2, 2019 Reception: 6:30 pm Speaker: 7 pm Price: $10 per person Never in Finer Company tells the stories of four men whose lives were forever changed by the Battle at Argonne Forest: Major Charles Whittlesey, a lawyer dedicated to serving his men at any cost; Captain George McMurtry, a New York stockbroker who becomes a tower of strength under fire; Corporal Alvin York, a country farmer whose famous exploits help rescue his beleaguered comrades; and Damon Runyon, an intrepid newspaper man who interviews the survivors and weaves their experiences into the American epic. Emerging from the patriotic frenzy that sent young men "over there," each of these four men trod a unique path to the October days that engulfed them—and continued to haunt them as they struggled to find peace.
"Oceans Ventured: Winning the Cold War at Sea" By John F. Lehman Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Reception: 6:30 pm Speaker: 7 pm Price: $10 per person When Ronald Reagan took office in January 1981, the United States and NATO were losing the Cold War. The USSR had superiority in conventional weapons and manpower in Europe, and had embarked on a massive program to gain naval preeminence. But Reagan already had a plan to end the Cold War without armed conflict. Reagan led a bipartisan Congress to restore American command of the seas by building the Navy back to six hundred major ships and fifteen aircraft carriers. He adopted a bold new strategy to deploy the growing fleet to northern waters, around the periphery of the Soviet Union, and demonstrate that the NATO fleet could sink Soviet submarines, defeat Soviet bomber and missile forces, and strike aggressively deep into the Soviet homeland if the USSR attacked NATO in Central Europe. New technology in radars, sensors, and electronic warfare made ghosts of American submarines and surface fleets. The United States proved that it could effectively operate carriers and aircraft in the ice and storms of Arctic waters, which no other navy had attempted. The Soviets, suffocated by this naval strategy, were forced to bankrupt their economy trying to keep pace. Shortly thereafter the Berlin Wall fell, and the USSR disbanded. In Oceans Ventured, John Lehman reveals for the first time the untold story of the naval operations that played a major role in winning the Cold War.
RESERVATIONS For reservations, please call 202-355-0505 or visit www. armynavyclub.org. All book forums, unless otherwise noted, are $10 per person. REMINDERS On forum nights the Main Dining Room opens a half hour early at 5:30pm. Please note that when you attend the Tuesday Night Seafood Buffet the night of a forum, your $10 forum fee is waived. CANCELLATION POLICY Due to the popularity of our paid events, any cancellation made within 72 hours of the event date will result in the member's account being charged 50% of the event price. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the event, and noshows, will result in the member's account being charged the full event price.
Uplifting and compelling, Never in Finer Company is a deeply moving and dramatic story on an epic scale. 13 | MARCH 2019
GUEST CHEF DINNER with
FRIDA KARANI SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 WELCOME RECEPTION: 6:30 PM | DINNER: 7:15 PM MAIN DINING ROOM $75++ PER PERSON (PLUS 15% GRATUITY AND 10% TAX) (INCLUDES PRIX FIXE MENU AND WINE PAIRINGS) Partake in an unforgettable evening with Guest Chef Frida Karani. Winner of the popular Food Network television show Chopped, culinary specialist in the US Navy, and Executive Chef at the Pentagon. Chef Karani will curate an exceptional dinner menu, of her own design, to be served to ANC members at the Club. Each course will be paired with a wine specifically chosen to compliment it. For reservations, please call Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or visit the ANC website for online reservations.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF WWW.NAVY.MIL
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In cooperation with ValorousTV, The Army Navy Club will host the Worldwide Premiere of the "Director’s Cut" of Black Hawk Down: The Untold Story SOLD OUT! Friday, March 29, 2019 6:30 pm | Ballroom $18 per person Includes showing of the film, light appetizers and a panel discussion. Join us for the worldwide premiere of the "Director's Cut" of BLACK HAWK DOWN: The Untold Story. This 70-minute documentary presents the heroic efforts of the soldiers from the 2nd Battalion 14th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (2-14). These men demonstrated extraordinary courage, skill, and discipline as they fought their way into a “baited ambush” to rescue the special operations forces pinned down at the crash site of Super Six-One while also attempting a rescue at the crash site of Super Six-Four. Two soldiers from the 2-14 were killed and eighteen wounded in what many have described as the most ferocious urban combat since the Battle for Hue during the Tet Offensive in 1968. Following the screening, attendees will enjoy a wine and cheese reception followed by a panel discussion featuring: Brigadier General Bill David, USA (Ret.), Commander, Task Force 2-14 Lt Colonel Michael Ellerbe, USA (Ret.), S-3, Task Force 2-14 Colonel Lee Van Arsdale, USA (Ret.), Senior Delta Force officer in the battle Colonel Randy Larsen, USAF (Ret.), Director/Executive Producer Please call Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 to be added to the waitlist.
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Seating from 11 am to 3:30 pm $49++ per adult • $18++ per child ages 5-12 (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Complimentary for children ages 4 & under. Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations. Celebrate Easter Brunch at The Army and Navy Club! There will be fabulous food, Easter candy for the kids, a special kid's menu, photos with the Easter Bunny and more! Main Buffet: Carrot Ginger Soup Smoked Seafood Assorted Salads Carved Leg of Lamb Carved Prime Rib Eggs Benedict Roasted Duck Breast Roasted Pork Loin Grilled Salmon
Kids Station: Belgian Waffles Mac and Cheese Chicken Tenders Tater Tots Green Peas and Carrots 4-Cheese Ravioli
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Desserts: Pecan Pie Cherry Pie Apple Pie Carrot Cake Red Velvet Cake Chocolate Mousse Assorted Easter Cookies
H I S T O R Y VA U LT
BY COL JAMES A. BR ACKEN, USMC (RET.), CLUB VICE PRESIDENT & HISTORIAN
MAJOR GENER AL GEORGE F. ELLIOTT, USMC COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS (1903-1910)
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ur Club President in 1906 had a lot going for him. He was President of The Army and Navy Club while simultaneously serving as Commandant of the Marine Corps. He also enjoyed a reputation as a thick-skinned, relentless fighter both in war (Spanish American) and peace. Of note, is that in addition to General Elliott, two other Marine Corps Commandants have served as our Club President. Major General John A. Lejeune in 1929 and General Clifton B. Cates in 1951. Unlike General Elliott, both served immediately following their retirement from the Corps. Our U.S. Army members will joyfully note that Elliott was appointed to the U.S. Military Academy in 1868 and, two years later, was honorably discharged after being found deficient in mathematics and French. The following October he was appointed a second lieutenant in the Marines. General Elliot had an admirable record as our Club President, presiding in a time soon after the Spanish American War and Filipino Insurrection, when many of our military were returning to the Washington, DC area. His tour as Commandant was not without challenges. Two months after being appointed Commandant he led a Provisional Brigade to the Isthmus of Panama when that country declared its independence from Colombia. This was the only time in the 20th century that the Commandant commanded an expeditionary force in the field. His next set of challenges was even more formidable. The Navy and the Marine Corps were at odds as to the mission of
the Corps. In 1908, in what appeared to be retaliation, and more than a bit of shock to the Corps’ leadership, President Theodore Roosevelt ordered the removal of all Marines from Naval capital ships (Executive Order 969). That same year the Marine Corps also faced an attempt by President Roosevelt to incorporate the Marine Corps into the Army. Fortunately for General Elliott and his Corps, the Congress foiled both initiatives. President Roosevelt's Military aide, Major Archibald Butt, USA, recorded the President's feelings in his dairy (published 20 years after the Major's death) about General Elliott's Marine Corps: "I do not hesitate to say that their downfall is due largely to themselves. They have augmented to themselves such importance, and their influence, which has been gained by pandering to every political influence, has given them such an abnormal position for the size of their Corps that they simply have invited their own destruction. I do not hesitate to say that they should be absorbed into the Army and no vestige of their organization should be allowed to remain. They cannot get along with the Navy, and as a separate command with the Army, the conditions would be intolerable." In many ways, the role of the President of our Club and the Commandant of the Marine Corps, as General Elliot well knew, had similarities. The life's blood of both was, and still is today, their people. General Elliott assumed the task of growing both organizations and achieved success in doing so. The General was placed on the retirement list in November 1910, and he remained in Washington, DC until his death in 1931. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. At his funeral, a contingent from both the Club and the Corps paid homage to him and his leadership. ◄
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LIBR ARY TRUST FUND // UPDATE The Army and Navy Club Library Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity. Its IRS-approved charter sets forth the following responsibilities: to collect, restore, and display military-themed artworks and books for the edification and pleasure of its members and to enrich public understanding of the numerous books, historical treasures, and artifacts in its possession.
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ust two weeks ago the Library Trust hosted its first ever roundtable discussion between an author and artist, both of whose works are currently featured at the Club. The event, in collaboration with the Special Events Committee, was part of the opening for our latest exhibition of artist Susan J. Barron, titled Depicting the Invisible: A Portrait Series of Veterans Suffering from PTSD. By now, many of you have surely seen the exhibition on the first and second floor parades. The evening also functioned as a book forum for one of our library’s latest acquisitions, Fearful Odds: A Memoir of Vietnam and its Aftermath, by Charles "Chuck" Newhall III.
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Susan and Chuck joined me on stage to discuss Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD), the central theme that unites their respective works. The powerful discussion centered around the f r om t he L ibr a r y Tr u st C ha i r ma n lifelong effects of PTSD on our country's war veterans. Chuck's recounting of his fifty-year struggle with the effects of this psychological injury was moving, compelling, and spellbinding. Having spent the better part of the past two years working with veterans on her portrait series, Susan's insights into the subject were also valuable, compassionate, and educative. Susan's striking, large-scale photography and mixed-media portraits include her most recent portrait—of Chuck Newhall himself. That evening was the debut for Chuck’s portrait, which caused a rush of emotions among observers. Susan's portraits are displayed on both the first and second floor parades as well as in the John Paul Jones/Iwo Jima Room. Significantly for members and their guests, the exhibit will remain in place until 4 April, when some of the portraits may be moved to our new occasional and temporary exhibit space, the B-2 squash court. Using the squash court for temporary artwork installations is the latest undertaking in our ongoing efforts to provide more and better opportunities for artwork at the Club. We are interested to see how members, especially our squash aficionados, respond to this setting.
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The Club squash court was not built to the official international court standard, but as a "Hardball singles" court there remains member interest in its use. We respect that interest, but we closed the court for a few months at a time to support special projects with success, like the photography of our art collection (the fruits of which are now available on online for all). We anticipate occasional 2-4 week exhibits in the squash court because its walls and lighting provide an appropriate setting. If you are a squash player who uses the court, or a member who has been enjoying our art exhibitions, please let us know what you think about this proposed occasional use. We may have an opportunity for a second joint event later this year. Many of you may recall David Richardson, the retired Marine Corps officer and artist who exhibited his artwork in the John Paul Jones/Iwo Jima Room in spring 2017. David has written a novel, a fictionalized account of his 2004 tour in Afghanistan, titled "War Story." It will be published by Post Hill Press and distributed by Simon and Schuster later this year, when perhaps we will host a book forum with him, or a joint event with select paintings of his that reflect on his tour of duty. We look forward to seeing how David’s writing compares to his art. ☺ Thanks for your enthusiastic comments regarding the Library Trust website, Collections.ArmyNavyClub.org. We are working to archive our collection of well over 1,000 historic Civil War-era stereographs, donated to us in 1985 by Reginald W. Okie. These remarkable
artifacts have not previously been readily available to our members because of their delicate condition, as well as the complications inherent in displaying them. We will have the first batch uploaded to our website by next month, on our Special Collections page. To visit our Special Collections, visit Collections. ArmyNavyClub.org. Move your computer mouse over the "Search the Collections" tab, then select "Special Collections" from the drop-down menu. You can find there the Roy Boehm archive and the Members in History (Time Magazine Covers) special collections. During this next phase of our ongoing digitization efforts, we will endeavor to have the stereographs and additional special collections, like the antique lead soldier collections donated and cared for by three different Club members, available online. Museums and artists continue to seek further information about our collection. Thanks to many of you for responding to our request for exhibit and event ideas. We are working to implement your suggestions. This interest reinforces the value of the Library Trust's digitization project and online collection and enables us to become part of a larger community of museums, military institutions, libraries, and art collections nationwide. We continue to seek donors for two significant naming opportunities for sponsors who want to help the Trust attain an endowment corpus sufficient to support the Library Trust in perpetuity. ◄
The Library Trust Collections Website, Collections.ArmyNavyClub.org, draws new interest on a daily basis. Members and non-members alike enjoy the archival advantages and high quality photographs throughout the website. 19 | MARCH 2019
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NAVAL ART PRESENTATION WITH GEOFFREY BEAUMONT GEOFFREY BEAUMONT PRESENTS HIS FATHER'S COLLECTION — ARTHUR BEAUMONT: ART OF THE SEA
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Reception: 6:30 pm | Speaker: 7 pm $10 per person | John Paul Jones and Iwo Jima Room Written by the artist's youngest son, Geoffrey Beaumont, this fully illustrated book is the definitive study of this important artist. As part of the family, the author drew on the family archives, personal anecdotes, and firsthand knowledge to create an intimate and thorough account for both the man and the artist. About Arthur Beaumont: His classical training as an artist and his fascination with the sea and the vessels which sail upon her led Beaumont into an association with the U.S. Navy which lasted nearly five decades. In 1933 Arthur Beaumont received his commission as a lieutenant in the United States Navy and was appointed as the official artist of the United States Fleet. He served in an official capacity and as a freelance artist for the Navy until his death 45 years later, in 1978. For reservations, please call Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or visit the ANC website for online reservations.