THE
DISPATCH A PUBLIC ATION OF THE ARMY AND NAV Y CLUB APRIL 2019
Abraham Lincoln's Brooks Brothers Greatcoat Page 8
A LETTER FROM THE
CON T E N TS
PRESIDENT
MG Daniel V. Wright, USA (Ret.) dwright@armynavyclub.org
Membership Member News and more ..... 4 Club Life Club News and more ..... 6 On the Cover Lincoln's Greatcoat ..... 8
Spring is here again, and that means a busy Army and Navy Club. April always seems to be the busiest month of the year because it's when all of the heritage groups gather in Washington, many of which hold events and meetings at the Club, and the nicer weather starts bringing our members out of hibernation. It is also the month that we hold two very important annual events: The Golden Knights Dinner and the Annual Meeting, this year on Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17, respectively. The Golden Knights Dinner is an especially significant evening because we honor and celebrate ANC members who have had continuous membership for 50+ years. This year we induct seven new Knights of the Golden Circle from the Class of 1969. Ballots for the Annual Meeting were mailed out weeks ago. In addition to the ballot for the Board of Governors, there are also proposed revisions to the Bylaws. Please be sure to return both of the voting sheets to the Club by April 10 in order for them to be counted. Also, please inform the Club of your attendance at the Annual meeting as we do need a quorum of Regular members to ratify the votes. Spouses and guests are welcome to attend the buffet after the meeting has concluded. If you haven’t made reservations for Easter Brunch yet, I encourage you to contact the Front Desk today as space is limited. Easter is one of our largest holiday brunches, and it is not uncommon for us to host around 600 people that morning and afternoon. It really is something to see! Other events to keep an eye on are the Spring Tea on Saturday, April 27, and the Roof Top Happy Hour Series starting on Wednesday, May 15. Both of these events have a history of selling out quickly. But if you miss out this time, rest assured there are more to come in the upcoming months. As always, I look forward to seeing you around the Club this very busy April!
Upcoming Events Dining Events and more ..... 12 Regular Features Library Trust Fund Update ..... 18 History Vault ..... 19
ON T H E COV E R
Abraham Lincoln's Greatcoat (Photo courtesy of Brooks Brothers)
T H E DISPATCH M AGA Z I N E
A Publication of The Army and Navy Club on Farragut Square
A PR I L 2 019 Editor Elizabeth Juskie Art Direction & Design Ariana Pierce
A Platinum Club of America
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) 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) 2 | THE DISPATCH
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
PROFILES IN EXCELLENCE – TEAM ANC Operating a successful club can be just like any thriving sports team or business, core values and culture play vital roles in achieving success. The team here at the ANC does those basics and much more. We have many attractive amenities but they aren’t what define us, our military culture and our people do. Lead by current BOG President MG Daniel V. Wright, USA (Ret.), ANC has the lowest dues among its local competitors and the soundest financial position, with no debt on our balance sheet. We recently have been profitable each year, and as a result, our reserves and contingency accounts are always well-funded. The Club's food and beverage operation is recognized year after year as one of the finest dining experiences in Washington and, with its "below market pricing," perennially profitable as well. Serving with honor those who have served is the sense of duty that drives our team. It’s human nature for people to take precisely as much interest in you as they believe you’re taking in them. There is no stronger way to build relationships with our members than taking a genuine interest in them and allowing them to share their stories. For example, it’s amazing how powerful it can be simply to ask members where they are from. There’s always a story behind a story if you look for it. WE AS A TEAM encourage our staff to express and reveal their humanness, learn from their mistakes, lighten up, and relax. The idea is to attain a balance: hiring people who are naturally upbeat and genuine, but who are also high-level achievers capable of delivering excellence. I am a man of faith and family, and an impassioned servant leader of the Army and Navy Club — in that order. My job is demanding as most, and my almost 3-year tenure has not come without personal sacrifice — no where near the sacrifices our members have made and continue to make serving our great nation. It is a daily honor for me to lead our incredibly talented team at ANC to serve those who have served. Our unwavering commitment to their work — life balance translates to a finer club experience for our supportive membership and board. Have a great April! We deeply appreciate your service and sacrifice to preserve the freedom we enjoy.
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 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
Very respectfully,
Tibor Szabo Director of House Operations 202-721-2083 Patrick Grady Director of Food & Beverage 202-721-2089
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Kirk DeLoach Executive Chef 202-721-2092
MEMBERSHIP // MEMBER NEWS
Club member Dr. Alyson Kil, USA recently visited our reciprocal club, the Outrigger Canoe Club, in Honolulu, Hawaii this past month. Aloha!
Club members LTC David W. Tucker and his wife Mary are seen holding the February Dispatch at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Honolulu, HI. They enjoyed a lovely dinner at the reciprocal Club celebrating their 51st Wedding Anniversary. They spent 3 weeks in Hawaii to celebrate. Congratulations! No reciprocal clubs (yet) in Antarctica, but that didn't stop Club Member COL Sharon Riley, USA (Ret.) from bringing along a reminder of the ANC on her January 2019 expedition. She is seen holding the January issue of the The Dispatch. For our Navy colleagues, never fear, the ship did not run aground. It was parked in the fast ice.
Club Member CAPT Karen Laino, USN (Ret.) (left) and friend Susan Lloyd (right) did a stopover at the Marines' Memorial Club for one night on their way to Singapore for a cruise in SEAsia to include Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Hainan China and ending in Hong Kong. Their stay at the Marines' Memorial Club was wonderful. The service and friendliness of the staff was the highlight of their stay.
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.
SOU N D I N G TA P S
Our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of: CAPT Gary W. Aaron, USNR (Ret.) – Bella Vista, AR CAPT William J. Butler, Jr. – Washington, DC Mr. Donald W. King – Bronx, NY MGen George J. Liebner – Manhasset, NY CAPT Francis J. Ready – McLean, VA
DINING HOURS
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dulniawka had an opportunity to be photographed with Monsieur Bonhomme Carnaval (the official representative of the Quebec Winter Carnival) against the background of a monstrous snow carving on their recent holiday at the 2019 Quebec Winter Carnaval. They additionally were able to complete a reciprocal club visit to the Quebec Garrison Club for lunch. Aleksandra Zajackowski, our wonderful, dedicated and talented Librarian, is leaving the Club at the end of July. Thank you, Aleksandra, for dedicating 23 years of service to the Club. You will be missed!
The Army and Navy Club sends a fond farewell to our dedicated Maintenance Technician, Kham Nguyen. Kham worked for the Club for 25 years and served the Club graciously and diligently during his years here. Thank you for your service!
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.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT // MEMBERSHIP
Member Spotlight Lieutenant Colonel Aric J. Raus, USA
T
By Club Member Thomas J. McGonigle
he journey of Lieutenant Colonel Aric J. Raus, USA, to compete and excel in National and International Tae Kwon Do championships began as a bonding exercise with his 10-year-old son, Michael. Like most military families, the Rauses moved frequently, with a move every 18 months for their first ten years in the Army. While stationed at Fort Leavenworth, LTC Raus began accompanying his son Michael to Tae Kwon Do classes every Saturday. A 3rd degree black belt himself; Raus tired of just watching he decided to begin competing again.
Development. He has a strong educational background, having earned a B.S. in Aeronautical Science from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a M.S. in Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Master's Certificate in Leadership from Central Michigan University. He plans to pursue a PhD in Organizational Leadership in the near future.
When he was his son's age, he was an accomplished Tae Kwon Do competitor, participating in national championships four times as a youngster. Now 43, he has competed in National Championships twice. In 2016, he finished second in the nation in the Bantam 41-50-year-old category. In 2018, he was selected to the All-Army and All-Armed Forces team, requiring him to compete in the 18-32 old category, but showed his fellow competitors he still had plenty left when he finished and ranked 25th in the Nation. Coming off of his work with the Armed Forces Tae Kwon Do team, LTC Raus was named Chief of Mission for the United States delegation competing in the World Military Tae Kwon Do Championships in Rio de Janeiro from November 27 to December 3, 2018. In addition to being responsible for the actions and conduct of all delegation members, he was also responsible for numerous diplomatic engagements with representatives from 32 different nations, along with serving as a member of the international sanctioning board for any protests during the games. LTC Raus is currently an Assistant Professor at the U.S. Army Command General Staff School, where he teaches courses in Doctrine, Tactics, Interagency Coordination, and Professional
What drew Aric Raus to the Army was the multifaceted opportunities available. He has served in numerous Aviation roles (including a stint as a test pilot), as an AFRICOM Liaison in DC, and an Assistant Professor. Raus commanded Aviation units around the globe, both in garrison and combat. Still an Army Aviator rated in multiple models of UH-60 Blackhawks, he is also a civilian commercial pilot and instructor. LTC Raus met his wife, Victoria Ocasio, at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University, where she recently earned a Master in Science in Aeronautical Science with a specialty in Safety and Management. In addition to their son Michael, they have a six-year old daughter, Alejandra. In addition to work and Tae Kwon Do, Raus also serves on the Club's Special Events Committee and is an active participant in the Fox Conner Society, a Club within the Club. He enjoys the camaraderie at the Club, along with the presentation of the historic military artifacts and tradition, such as the recently introduced Mess Nights. He also appreciates the opportunity to discuss the military's historic, current, and future opportunities and challenges with his fellow members. Born in Suffern, New York, LTC Raus went to elementary school and high school in Vandalia, Ohio before moving to Florida. He considers himself an adoptive native of Destin, Florida, having called it home since 1994. â—„
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CLUB LIFE // CLUB NEWS
THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB WELCOMES THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Maj Connor Benedict, USAF LTC James Crowell, USAR CDR Matthew Davis, USN 2ndLt Ross W. Gilchriest, USMC Mr. David Hutchins Mr. Philip Linder (CPT, USA) LT James Michael Lyons, USN CPT Michael Marrone, USA Ms. Caitlin Penley (LCDR, USN) LT Julia Peterson, USN LT Thaddeus Daniel Phillips, USN Mr. John Taft ILLINOIS LCDR Richard A. Goldberg, USNR KENTUCKY Mr. Gordon J. Krist (1LT, USA) MARYLAND LCDR Sara Azimi-Bolourian, USPHS CDR Phillip Crigler, USCG Major General Michael Edelstein, Embassy of Israel CAPT Edward C. Garrant, USN Mr. John Hughes Dr. Kevin Reeds Dr. Gibran Rezavi (ENS, USN) LTJG William T. Young, USN
VIRGINIA ENS Jennifer A. Bowman, USNR Capt Karen Cebula Brown MG Phillip M. Churn, Sr., USA CW3 Joseph Michael Dark LtCol Joseph M. Dent, USMC (Ret.) CAPT Bree Ermentrout, USN (Ret.) 1LT Thomas Horace Fales, ARNG Maj Jay Fury, USAF Ms. Susan Alexandra Kahrs MAJ Jeffrey Daniel Keenan, USA COL Ned A. Krafchick, USA CDR Paul H. Kob, USN (Ret.) LTC Thomas A. Macia, USA (Ret.) CW4 Matthew McCabe, USA (Ret.) 2ndLt Patrick C. McLaughlin, USMC 2ndLt Jared T. Smith, USMC Ms. Kathleen Trimble The Honorable E. Casey Wardynski LTC Ronald O.White, USA (Ret.)
A N N UA L M EE T I NG Wednesday, April 17, 2019 6:30 pm | Ballroom The Club's Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 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, rawbar and an open bar. Members may bring their spouse or guest to the buffet. Please inform the Club of your attendance by calling the Membership Department at 202-355-0505.
WEST VIRGINIA Mr. Robert B. Fish, Jr. (CPT, USA) CDR Nicholas E. Grasselli, USN (Ret.) INTERNATIONAL CPT Jesse R. Cooper, USA ENS Scott Elmblad, USN
EXPERIENCE 'PULSE' AT HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN
NEW JERSEY CPT Thomas Musich, USA
ON VIEW NOW THROUGH APRIL 28, 2019
NEW YORK Mr. Hunter Robert Bouchard LCDR Timothy Fredrickson, USN (Ret.)
One of Washington, DC's most highly anticipated exhibits delivers interactive wonder at this free Smithsonian museum. After visiting the museum, return to the handsome hotel rooms at your Club! Conveniently located between two Metro stops – Farragut North (Red Line) and Farragut West (Blue, Orange and Silver Lines). Make a hotel reservation by calling 202-628-8400.
NORTH CAROLINA 1LT James Delahunty, USA TENNESSEE CAPT Geoffrey deBeauclair, USN (Ret.)
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Independence Ave and 7th Street Washington, DC 20560
TEXAS Maj Jeffrey Gibbens, USAF
STAY AT THE
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CLUB NEWS // CLUB LIFE
The Army and Navy Club Membership at the Club provides you with several benefits.
Private Catering: The Catering Department has an exceptional staff to ensure that any private event you host is enjoyed by all. With the wonderful ambiance of the Club and our signature service, a special event, business meeting, or wedding reception is always a one-of-the kind, memorable event.
Reciprocal Clubs: The ANC offers an extensive reciprocal club list of premier private clubs around the country and the world. The reciprocal club list includes over 200 clubs for business or for leisure.
The Value of
Membership
First Class Dining: The ANC is well-known by its members and guests for providing phenomenal, first-class dining service and menus. The Club's Executive Chef has a flair for creating culinary delights to ignite all the senses!
Your Club: Most importantly, the ANC is your home away from home. You are always welcome to walk the halls of the Club, admiring the artifacts of military men and women who have served before you. It's a place to reminisce, to relax, and to create new memories.
Refer a Friend Today!
If you have friends or colleagues that you believe would benefit from Club membership, let us know! Please contact Liz Juskie, Director of Membership, at 202-721-2091 or at membership@armynavyclub.org.
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LI NC OL N 'S GR E AT C OAT Abraham Lincoln’s Brooks Brothers Overcoat
One Country, One Destiny: Abraham Lincoln In 1865, Brooks Brothers created a special coat for its most famous presidential customer, Abraham Lincoln. This archival replica (pictured below) of Abraham Lincoln's greatcoat was made by Brooks Brothers for the U.S. National Park Service in 1990 when the original 1865 coat became too fragile to display at Ford's Theatre Museum in Washington, DC. Brooks donated more than 360 hours of restoration work to guard the original coat against further deterioration and then worked closely with museum staff and textile conservators to duplicate exactly its 1865 gift to Lincoln. The coat, which Lincoln wore to his second inauguration on March 4, 1865, bears intricate embroidery featuring an eagle with a pennant in its beak and the words, "One Country, One Destiny." Sadly, Lincoln was also wearing this coat at Ford's Theatre five weeks later when he was assassinated.
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BROOKS BROTHERS'
FA SH ION PR ESE N TAT ION By Stacy Wallace-Albert, Principal Stylist and Marcus Sberna, Brand Historian
W
e invite you to a special luncheon hosted by Brooks Brothers' Principal Stylist, Stacy Wallace-Albert and Brand Historian, Marcus Sberna. Join us for a conversation about fashion and function, where Stacy will highlight some of the must-haves in the Brooks Brothers Women's Collection, designed by Zac Posen, as well as some essentials from the Men's Collection. Having just celebrated their 200th anniversary, Marcus will be joining us to speak about the brand's long-standing history, which includes a rich tradition of outfitting the military and 40 out of 45 U.S. Presidents. During the luncheon, you'll also enjoy a special fashion presentation by your peers, highlighting the newest looks from Brooks Brothers.
Event Details Saturday, May 4, 2019 Doors open: 11:30 am Lunch and Fashion Presentation: 12:00 pm Main Dining Room | $38++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Includes 3-course menu and cocktails.
About Stacy Wallace-Albert
Stacy Wallace-Albert lifts fashion editing from the glossy page to animate the lives of women and men everywhere. The former fashion editor for Chicago magazine leapt to a national platform as Brooks Brothers Principal Stylist after her segment on The Oprah Winfrey Show rippled into a wardrobe-cleansing revolution (which included a nationwide run on Brooks' no-iron white shirts). Stacy's styling events now produce repeat pilgrimages from old and new Brooks Brothers' clients who attest to new polish, confidence and composure after working with her. In addition to ongoing Brooks Brothers styling clinics, Stacy has lent her wardrobing strategies and expertise to CBS-Ch. 2 Chicago, The Wall Street Journal, The Chicago Tribune and Home Shopping Network.
About Marcus Sberna
Marcus Sberna is a 12-year veteran of Brooks Brothers who has held many roles within the organization, including his current position as the head of Learning and Development. As part of his role, he is also the Brand Historian, in which he shares the rich history of the brand with Brooks Brothers associates globally, as well as its customers and organizations that are interested in learning more about America’s oldest retailer.
Brooks Brothers Shopping Experience on May 16th
Following the luncheon, Brooks Brothers welcomes members of The Army and Navy Club to an exclusive shopping day with Stacy Wallace-Albert at their store on Connecticut Avenue on Thursday, May 16th. Members will receive a special discount on their purchases and Stacy will be available for one-on-one personalized styling sessions.
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12:00pm Professional Members Network: Lunch & Learn with Dr. Lewis Sorley
6:00pm Scotch Tasting
7:30am General Manager's Breakfast
6:00pm Travel Club Meet & Greet
6:30pm Annual Meeting
4/5
4/5
4/9
4/11
4/17
4/27 1:00pm Spring Afternoon Tea
4/26 6:00pm Wine Tasting
4/26 6:00pm Prime Rib Night
4/21 11:00am Easter Brunch
6:30pm Edward Lengel Book Forum: " Never in Finer Company"
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EVENTS SNAPSHOT 1
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MONDAY
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in the Eagle Grill
28 29 Champagne Brunch Fox Conner Society
21 Easter Brunch
14 15 Champagne Brunch
7 8 Champagne Brunch
SUNDAY 3
WEDNESDAY
30 Seafood Buffet
23 Seafood Buffet
16 Seafood Buffet
Seafood Buffet
24
17 Annual Meeting
9 10 General Manager's Breakfast
Seafood Buffet
2 Edward Lengel Book Forum
TUESDAY
A PR I L
25
18
11 Travel Club
4
THURSDAY
Wine Tasting
26 Prime Rib Night
19
12
Scotch Tasting
5 PMN: Lunch & Learn
FRIDAY
27 Spring Afternoon Tea
20
13
Daiquiri Lounge Closed from 5:307pm
6 Dinner in the Eagle Grill
SATURDAY
11:30am Brooks Brothers' Fashion Presentation
10:00am Cinco de Mayo Brunch
6:30pm Francis Gary Powers Jr. Book Forum: "Spy Pilot"
5/4
5/5
5/7
6:00pm Ship Model Society Happy Hour
5/29 6:00pm Food for Thought: A Conversation with Chef José Andrés
5/21 6:30pm Douglas Bomberger Book Forum: " Making Music American"
5/17
5/15 6:00pm Rooftop Happy Hour
5/14 6:00pm New Member Orientation
5/12 11:00am Mother's Day Brunch
5/10 6:00pm Dinner and Dancing
6:00pm Bourbon Tasting
5/3
EVENTS SNAPSHOT
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6
MONDAY
26 27 Champagne Brunch Fox Conner Society
19 20 Champagne Brunch
12 Mother's Day Brunch
5 Cinco de Mayo Brunch
SUNDAY
28 Seafood Buffet
Seafood Buffet
21 Douglas Bomberger Book Forum
Seafood Buffet
14 New Member Orientation
Seafood Buffet
7 Francis Gary Powers Jr. Book Forum
TUESDAY
M AY
Dinner in the Eagle Grill
29 Food for Thought: A Conversation with Chef José Andrés
22
15 Rooftop Happy Hour
8 Dinner in the Eagle Grill
1
WEDNESDAY
30
23
16 Dinner in the Eagle Grill
9
2
THURSDAY
11
4 Brooks Brothers' Fashion Presentation
SATURDAY
31
24
Dinner in the Eagle Grill
25
Daiquiri Lounge Closed from 4:306:30pm
17 18 Ship Model Society Dinner in the Eagle Happy Hour Grill
10 Dinner and Dancing
3 Bourbon Tasting
FRIDAY
CLUB PROGR AMS // FORUMS & LECTURES
BOOK FORUM
BOOK FORUM
"Never in Finer Company: The Men of the Great War's Lost Battalion" By Edward G. Lengel
"Making Music American: 1917 and the Transformation of Culture" By E. Douglas Bomberger
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 Reception: 6:30 pm Speaker: 7 pm Price: $10 per person
Tuesday, May 21, 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.
BOOK FORUM "Spy Pilot: Francis Gary Powers, the U-2 Incident, and a Controversial Cold War Legacy" By Francis Gary Powers Jr.
The year 1917 was unlike any other in American history, or in the history of American music. The United States entered World War I, jazz burst onto the national scene, and the German musicians who dominated classical music were forced from the stage. As the year progressed, New Orleans natives Nick LaRocca and Freddie Keppard popularized the new genre of jazz. African-American bandleader James Reese Europe accepted the challenge of making the band of the Fifteenth New York Infantry into the best military band in the country. Orchestral conductors Walter Damrosch and Karl Muck met the public demand for classical music while also responding to new calls for patriotic music. Violinist Fritz Kreisler, pianist Olga Samaroff, and contralto Ernestine SchumannHeink gave American audiences the best of Old-World musical traditions. Before the end of the year, the careers of these eight musicians would be upended, and music in America would never be the same.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Reception: 6:30 pm Speaker: 7 pm Price: $10 per person
BOOK FORUM Event Rescheduled! "Oceans Ventured: Winning the Cold War at Sea" By John F. Lehman Tuesday, June 04, 2019 Reception: 6:30 pm Speaker: 7 pm Price: $10 per person
Based on newly available information, the son of famed U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers presents the facts and dispels misinformation about the Cold War espionage program that turned his father into a Cold War icon. One of the most talked-about events of the Cold War was the downing of the American U-2 spy plane piloted by Francis Gary Powers over the Soviet Union on May 1, 1960. The event was recently depicted in the Steven Spielberg movie Bridge of Spies. Powers was captured by the KGB, subjected to a televised show trial, and imprisoned, all of which created an international incident. Soviet authorities eventually released him in exchange for captured Soviet spy Rudolf Abel. Now his son, Francis Gary Powers Jr., and acclaimed historian Keith Dunnavant have written this new account of Powers's life based on personal files that had never been previously available. The result is a fascinating piece of Cold War history.
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.
A thrilling story of the Cold War, told by a former navy secretary on the basis of recently declassified documents. 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. The Soviets, suffocated by this naval strategy, were forced to bankrupt their economy trying to keep pace. 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.
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EVENTS // CLUB PROGR AMS
FOX CONNER SOCIETY Monday, April 29 & Monday, May 27 6 pm | Daiquiri Lounge Reservations are requested.
Sold out! Friday, April 5, 2019 12 pm | Eagle Grill's Club Table Free to attend | À la carte Dining Please call 202-355-0505 to be added to the waitlist. This Professional Members Network Lunch & Learn 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. Sessions have 12 available spots. Each session lasts about 1 ½ hours with à la carte dining at the Club Table.
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 reservations, please contact COL Thomas Woloszyn, USA (Ret.) at FoxConnerSociety@gmail.com.
BOURBON TASTING Friday, May 3, 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 an educational tasting in the Eagle Grill! Enjoy the company of other whiskey enthusiasts as you sample and learn about some of the finest whiskies available in a fun and casual atmosphere. The tasting will include the following: - Redemption Bourbon - Redemption High Rye Bourbon - Redemption Rye - Redemption Wheated Bourbon - Redemption High Rye 10 Year Old - Redemption Rye 10 Year Old 110 Proof
SCOTCH TASTING Sold out! Friday, April 5, 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.
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
Enjoy an evening of camaraderie and insight into different expressions of Scotch. The tasting will include the following:
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 6:00 pm and includes light hors d'oeuvres, optional tours, and all the information you'll need to get the most out of your membership.
- GlenDronach 12 Years Old - BenRiach 10 Year Old Speyside
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 6-8 pm | Ballroom Please call 202-355-0505 for reservations.
WINE TASTING Sold out! Friday, April 26, 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. This Wine Tasting will be hosted by top notch wine experts from the industry.
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 no-shows, will result in the member's account being charged the full event price.
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CLUB PROGR AMS // EVENTS
G E N E R A L M A N AG E R ' S
B R E A K FA S T Sold out! Tuesday, April 9, 2019 7:30 am | Main Dining Room Limited seating available. The General Manager's Breakfast is an opportunity to say thank you for being part of our great Club and the chance for you, our members, to ask questions about all things membership. The breakfast hosted by our General Manager, John Warnack, will give members the opportunity to ask questions and discuss future opportunities to continue to make the Club great. Please note that reservations are required and seating is limited. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org.
MEET & GREET
T R AV E L C LU B Thursday, April 11, 2019 6-7:30 pm | John Paul Jones/Iwo Jima Room $10 per person Includes wine and cheese reception. 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. Joining us will be 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. For 30 years, MHT has followed the vision of providing opportunities to visit battlefields of past conflicts. MHT welcomes the opportunity to discuss any tour, or answer any question. 14 | THE DISPATCH
EVENTS // CLUB PROGR AMS
BRUNCH Sunday, April 21 Seatings 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
Desserts: Pecan Pie Cherry Pie Apple Pie Carrot Cake Red Velvet Cake Chocolate Mousse Easter Cookies
AFTERNOON TEA Saturday, April 27, 2019 Main Dining Room First Service: 1:00pm-2:30pm Second Service: 1:30pm-3:00pm Third Service: 3:30pm-5:00pm Fourth Service: 4:00pm-5:30pm $35++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Reservations are limited to a maximum of 6 people at a table. Celebrate the changing of the seasons with our charming Spring Garden Afternoon Tea! Enjoy an elegant afternoon abloom with the finest selection of teas while noshing on tea sandwiches and seasonally sweet treats. For reservations, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org.
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MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH MAY 1 2
Sunday, May 12, 2019 Seatings 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. Honor Mom in style this year at the Club's annual Mother's Day Brunch! Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet prepared by our expert culinary team, which will include a Salad Station, Seafood Station, Carving Station, Dessert Station, and much more! Enjoy the afternoon with us while you relax at the perfect event for families of all ages to come together. Mother's Day Brunch Menu Soups Army Navy Bean Soup Lobster Corn Soup Carving Station Prime Rib Oven Roasted Honey Glaze Pork Lion Salads Caesar Salad Spinach Salad Chicken and Macaroni Salad Beet Salad Thai Beef Salad Seaweed Salad
EntrĂŠes Eggs Benedict Bacon and Sausage Crusted Pan Seared Halibut Stuffed Spinach and Goat Cheese Chicken Breast Baby Lamb Chops Spring Vegetable Medley Roasted Heirloom Potatoes Desserts Mini French Pastries Assorted Cakes and Pies Fresh Berries and Whipped Cream
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EVENTS // CLUB PROGR AMS
Ship Model Society Happy Hour
Friday, May 17, 2019 6-7:30 pm | Ballroom $18++ per person Includes hors d'oeuvres and a selection of wine and beer. Dress code: no coat or tie required. Join us for a happy hour hosted by the Library Trust and the Ship Model Society. Learn about the different types of ship models and enjoy an evening of camaraderie! For reservations, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org.
ROOFTOP HAPPY HOUR Wednesday, May 15, 2019 6-8 pm | Army Navy Building Rooftop $24++ per person Reservations are required. Please check-in for the event in the Eagle Grill. Come help us kick-off the spring season with a Happy Hour on the Army Navy building rooftop! Enjoy the warmer weather; complimentary heavy hors d'oeuvres; and a selection of wine, beer and specialty cocktails. Please note that the event price includes food. Drinks will be by chit with special happy hour pricing. For reservations, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org.
THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB presents Food for Thought: A Conversation with Chef José Andrés Save the Date! Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Book Forum • Moderator • Lively Discussion
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LIBR ARY TRUST FUND // UPDATE
Moving Ever Forward Museums, military institutions, and artists continue to seek further information about our art collection and library. A special thanks to those of you who responded to our request for exhibition and event ideas. We are working to implement your suggestions. This interest reinforces the value of the Library Trust's ongoing artwork digitization project and online collection, which enables us to become part of a larger community of museums, military institutions, libraries, and art collections nationwide.
A LETTER
We continue to seek donors for two significant naming opportunities from the Librar y Trust Chairman for sponsors who want to help the Trust attain an endowment corpus sufficient to support the Library Trust in perpetuity. Please contact John Altenburg (altenburgj@gtlaw.com) for more information. Now here's an update on some current projects, and a note of dismay about protecting our artwork collection, as we develop more programs and exhibitions for the future. Exhibition: Depicting the Invisible If you have not visited the Club since we opened the exhibit, Depicting the Invisible, on February 15, go immediately (do not stop at "Go", but do go to the Club) and spend time on both the first floor and second floor with artist Susan Barron's Depicting the Invisible: A Portrait Series of Veterans Suffering from PTSD. Susan’s striking, large-scale photography and mixed-media portraits of veterans include her most recent portrait of Chuck Newhall, who discussed his Vietnam memoir, Fearful Odds at the joint event that included the art exhibit and the book forum. The joint event that evening was the debut for Chuck’s portrait, which caused a rush of emotions among observers. Chuck's portrait can now be seen in the Club's Main Dining Room Parade. The 15 portrait exhibition is displayed on both the first and second floor parades and in the John Paul Jones and Iwo Jima rooms. 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. But most of the exhibit will remain until mid-April. This exhibit has drawn more attention and praise than any of our previous exhibits. If you have thoughts or comments, we want to hear from you. In addition to the acclaim this exhibition has received within the Club, the documentary about Depicting the Invisible recently (March 1!) won Best
Documentary Short at the New York City International Film Festival. New Temporary Art Space The latest undertaking in our ongoing efforts to provide more and better opportunities for artwork at the Club is the use of the squash court for temporary artwork installations. Currently, the squash court is displaying several military portraits that were moved to provide for installation of Depicting the Invisible. We are interested to see how members—especially our squash players—respond to this setting. Let us know what you think! Online Collection Progress Thanks again for your enthusiastic comments regarding the Library Trust website, collections.armynavyclub.org. We continue to work to archive our collection of well over 1,000 historic Civil War-era stereographs, donated to us in 1985 by Reginald W. Okie. We are including several photographs this month to whet your appetite for a visit to the website. Damaged Artwork The past few months have seen a distressing number of paintings and artworks in our collection damaged by members or guests, usually while inebriated, and in at least one instance intentionally. While it is highly unlikely that anyone reading this article is responsible for these incidents, we believe our members should be aware of this problem. The Admiral Clark portrait is one of most recent donations, from 4 U.S. Navy officer members. Apparent even from the mobile phone photo are two major punctures: one below the medals, the second directly below beneath his pocketed hand. There are also two major gashes, one from his face down to his right side, the other at the bottom towards his feet. As friends of the Library Trust, your assistance in raising awareness of this problem and preventing damage to our artworks would be very deeply appreciated. First, please share this information with all members and friends. Second, please report immediately any damaged artworks you may notice, as well as any instances of artworks being actively damaged or otherwise inappropriately handled by members or guests. Report to the Front Desk, or any staff member working the Main Dining Room or a catered event. Club staff are proud of our collection and protective of it also. They WILL follow up with us. You may email me directly about such incidents or any other issues regarding the collection: altenburgj@gtlaw.com. ◄
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THE TAUSSIG FAMILY // HISTORY VAULT
The Taussig Family: Navy Heroes and Club Members By Lt. Col. John La Raia, Club Member
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n a multi-generational American story, both in Navy lore and in the annals of The Army and Navy Club, the Taussig family stands out as having made exceptional contributions. With three successive generations of Naval Academy graduates starting with RADM Edward D. Taussig; followed by his son, VADM Joseph K. Taussig; and his grandson, CAPT Joseph K. Taussig Jr.; their combined service spanned an era of American history from the Civil War though both World Wars and culminated with the Ronald Reagan and George H. Bush presidential administrations. RADM Edward Taussig graduated from the Naval Academy in 1867 and after serving his required sea duty was commissioned an ensign in 1868. After several years at sea he was assigned shore duty in Washington, DC and in 1888 he joined the Club. Five years later, as our Club history volume, "A New Century Beckons" reports, Taussig and "...a few other Club members were detailed to duty with the Columbian Exposition in Chicago." Perhaps Taussig's most unique and unusual assignment, while in Chicago he served as executive officer of a full-scale replica battleship. Our Club history describes his duties as managing a vessel so realistic in detail that "she matched her sister ships at sea in everything but barnacles." Leaving Chicago, Taussig was assigned to several gunboats and during the Spanish-American War, he commanded USS Bennington on which he earned the unique distinction of taking possession of Wake Island for the United States. While CDR Taussig was at war in the Pacific, his son, Joseph K. Taussig, was attending the Naval Academy. As a midshipman he was assigned to the cruiser USS New York on which, like his father, he also sailed against the Spanish, although on the opposite side of the globe. After graduation the young Taussig served in the Philippines and saw action fighting native insurgents. A year later he was sailing Chinese waters where he was seriously wounded in a battle with the Boxers. By 1905 he was assigned to Washington, DC where he followed his father in joining the Club. In 1907 he embarked with the "Great White Fleet." Already acknowledged as a gallant sailor, Taussig was also earning a reputation as a prolific and talented writer. In each of his combat experiences, from Cuba, to the Philippines to China, he kept extensive journals, one of which, from his China experience, was excerpted in the Naval Institute's Proceedings. Taussig's writing talents though were to bring about significant and career limiting consequences for the young lieutenant commander. In 1915 he ran afoul of then Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt. It was a misstep which would stalk him for the rest of his career. With the onset of the First World War, Taussig commanded a destroyer division in the North Atlantic and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for leading an attack on a German U-Boat. By mid-1918 he was back in Washington where he again, in a dispute over
enlisted manning, incurred the wrath of Assistant Secretary Roosevelt. However, with the change in administrations in 1921 Taussig's career accelerated and ten years later he was promoted to rear admiral. By 1933 he had become Assistant Chief of Naval Operations. But as they say, in Washington memories are long. Taussig, still a Rear Admiral in May 1940, once again riled now President Roosevelt when he testified before a Senate committee on the Pacific Fleet's inadequacy to meet the looming Japanese threat. FDR's displeasure with the unabashed admiral climaxed with a demand that Taussig be relieved of his duties, a penalty only mollified when the President and CNO compromised by issuing an official reprimand. In September 1941 Taussig opted to leave active service and a month later he was promoted to Vice Admiral on the retired list. An ironic portent of great misfortune, while RADM Taussig was warning of impending conflict with Japan and the Navy's unpreparedness in the Pacific, his son, Joseph K. Taussig, Jr. was a midshipman at the Naval Academy. After graduation in 1941, Ensign Taussig reported to his first command, USS Nevada, stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. A gifted writer himself, Taussig's recollections of December 7th, were published in Proceedings in December 1972. When the first torpedo struck USS Arizona, moored just 30 feet from Nevada, Ensign Taussig rushed to his battle station as starboard anti-aircraft director. Once on station, he was hit by a projectile that passed completely through his thigh. Taussig's own understated and humble description of his actions during the battle pales when compared to the official report of his conduct. "I was given a shot of morphine and spent the rest of the morning observing the battle." His citation for the award of the Navy Cross differs markedly describing Taussig as "displaying exceptional courage, presence of mind, devotion to duty and disregard for his personal safety… He refused to leave his battle station and insisted on continuing the control of his battery's fire power…" His wound eventually led to his leg being amputated and four years of recuperation. But to those who knew and served with him through his years in and out of uniform, Joe Taussig was a proud Navy man. Even as a civilian appointee in the Reagan and Bush administrations, he would delight in recounting how he kept the "bureaucracy" from retiring him. Indeed he was an expert on regulations and he used the law degree he earned during recuperation to best the medical review board through several promotions until he was finally retired as a captain in 1954. A full time Washingtonian, after the war and well into the 1990's, Taussig was an active Club member and even served as Club Treasurer in the late 70's. To anyone who met him, Joe Taussig was a full-of-life, glad to meet you, friend. He, his father and grandfather – they were all great American heroes and loyal members of the Club. ◄
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THE DISPATCH The Army and Navy Club 901 Seventeenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-2503
C I N C O D E M AYO B R U N C H Sunday, May 5, 2019 Seatings from 10 am to 2 pm $37++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Join The Army and Navy Club for a Cinco de Mayo themed Brunch! Brunch includes a variety of breakfast and lunch items. For reservations, please call 202-628-8400 for reservations.