MAY 2019
Food for Thought: A Conversation with Chef José Andrés Wednesday, May 29
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 Chef José Andrés ..... 9
There are many exciting things happening at the Club this May, but before I get into that, I want to make sure that all of our members are aware of the update to our credit card processing system, which affected any member enrolled in automatic billing. Many members have resubmitted their payment information, and if that is you, you can feel free to skip ahead. However, if you have not updated your credit card information with our accounting department this year, then please contact Tracy Brown at (202) 534-3194 or tbrown@armynavyclub.org at your earliest convenience.
Upcoming Events Dining Events and more ..... 12 Regular Features Library Trust Fund Update ..... 18 History Vault ..... 19
ON T H E COV E R Chef José Andrés
As part of this update, some of you may have already seen my note of apology to those members who we mistakenly identified as being in arrears. I greatly appreciate your understanding and wish to point out that despite the near herculean efforts of the Finance and Membership & Marketing staff, the auto-pilot aspects our system churned out those inappropriate notices. We have corrected that aspect and do not intend to repeat it. You should also know that members now have the option to pay online. You can login to the members side of the website for more information on how to do that. If you need assistance logging in, please contact Ariana Pierce in Membership at (202) 355-0520 or at apierce@ armynavyclub.org. Now for the fun stuff! Brooks Brothers' is coming back on Saturday, May 4, with another fashion presentation with Principal Stylist Stacy Wallace-Albert and Brand Historian Marcus Sberna. Last year’s event was such a success that we had to bring it back this year. And because Brooks Brothers' enjoyed working with our member so much, they are also offering an exclusive shopping experience with Stacy at their Connecticut Avenue store on May 16. You can see page 14 of this issue for more details. Wednesday, May 15, is the first Rooftop Happy Hour of the season. This event will be rain or shine. If you can’t make it this month, the next one will be held on Wednesday, June 19. As always, make sure to get your reservations early! If you didn't know already, you surely do now as he is on the cover of this month's Dispatch, world renowned chef José Andrés will be at the Club on Wednesday, May 29, for a moderated discussion about being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, his work in Puerto Rico, and how he established himself as one of the biggest names in DC’s culinary scene. Looking ahead to June, the Club with be commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day with exceptional activities throughout the month. On Saturday, June 1, the Special Events Committee will host a Military Heritage Mess Night honoring the courage of the men who stormed the beaches, parachuted into fire, or supported the landings at Normandy the morning of June 6, 1944. Then, on Tuesday, June 18, Nigel Hamilton will be back for a book forum with the final book of his three-part series of FDR at war, War and Peace: FDR’s Final Odyssey: D-Day to Yalta, 1943-1945. Nigel has spent his entire life studying Roosevelt and Churchill, so we are honored to have him back at the Club as we remember World War II in general, and D-Day in particular. You can find additional information on all of these events and more throughout this issue. For reservations to any of these events you can contact our Special Events Manager, Elizabeth Newcomer, at (202) 355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org, or you can login to the website. I hope you are having a lovely spring and look forward to seeing soon!
T H E DISPATCH M AGA Z I N E
A Publication of The Army and Navy Club on Farragut Square
M AY 2 019 Editor Elizabeth Juskie Art Direction & Design Ariana Pierce
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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) 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)
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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
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
SPRING AND BEYOND When the calendar turns to May, I look forward to enjoying the Spring season with family and friends. It feels like there are never-ending opportunities to raise a glass in the festive spirit. There are many opportunities to do just that at The Army and Navy Club. The ANC is here to make your life better, easier, and more enjoyable. You have enough going on this Spring season. Let the ANC do all the thinking and all the work. You just come in and do the fun stuff!
EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS – THE ANC APPROACH As a general manager, you have continuous visibility to members and staff as the face of the Club. In order to exceed expectations, there are many professional skills, relevant experiences, and personal attributes needed to be successful in club management. If you are going to exceed your members expectations, continual improvement is the key. We as a team must be able to clearly convey and promote the value proposition of the ANC to our current and prospective members. Our forward thinking House Committee; led by COL Marc Warren, USA (Ret.) and LTG Larry R. Jordan, USA (Ret.); is able to adapt to, endorse, and implement services that our membership demands. We must be able to guide and mentor our great staff in customer service to add the personal touch, especially with recognition whenever possible. Starting at the front door we lead by example: • A warm personal greeting from our staff. • Fast and efficient service. • Clean organized facilities. • A safe and secure environment. • Having a manager on duty that is actively following up.
MG Daniel V. Wright, USA (Ret.) President
• Appropriately dressed staff. • Great, interesting and nutritious food. • Great beverage service and product. • Knowing that the ANC is a good value.
Being an effective communicator is key. This an area that we are relentlessly trying to improve upon. NORMANDY: SACRIFICE FOR FREEDOM The Normandy Invasion of Word War ll profoundly shaped the world we live in today. The courage and sacrifice demonstrated by American soldiers and those who waited anxiously for them at home, became a part of our nation's identity. Commanders and ordinary citizens alike faced complex challenges that would come to define the meaning of leadership. This ultimate military victory ensured a world of greater freedom and safety. Thank you to all of those who gave so much to the USA and the rest of the world as we remember the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 1944 all year long. Very respectfully,
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 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
Former U.S. Senator Bob Dole of Kansas has been promoted from captain to colonel for his service in the Army during World War II. Congratulations to our distinguished member!
SOU N D I N G TA P S
Our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of: Col Jack C. Burton – Belmont, CA Mrs. Mary Stipp Fitzgerald – Arlington, VA CAPT Francis J. Readdy, USN (Ret.) – McLean, VA
Club members COL Michael McGowan, USMC (Ret.) and his wife, Rita, are standing at the southernmost point of the continental U.S.A. at Key West, Florida.
LCDR Nathan Q. S. Yuen – Honolulu, HI
DINING HOURS On 17 March 2019, Club Member LTC Richard H. Gasperini, participated in the 30th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, to honor his father, Captain Silvio Gasperini, who survived the original death March in 1942. Congratulations to Club Member Mrs. Maureen Murphy! She was recently certified as a yoga instructor.
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.
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.
Sunday Champagne Brunch Seatings from 10 am to 2 pm $37++ per person (plus $15% gratuity and 10% tax) Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations. Join us for our celebrated Sunday Champagne Brunch with unlimited mimosas! Each week our Chef creates a menu to feature DC's best and freshest ingredients, giving our members and guests one more reason to visit often.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT // MEMBERSHIP
Member Spotlight LtCol Peter R. McCarthy, USMC (Ret.) Ambassador to Tradition, Heritage and Camaraderie
LtCol Peter McCarthy's larger-than-life personality has welcomed many to the halls of our great Club. He continues to serve as Marine, leader, mentor and Club statesman.
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n 1885, veterans of the Mexican and Civil War established our great Club with the intent to encourage camaraderie and commemorate our military's traditions and heritage. No one embodies this purpose more than our own LtCol Peter R. McCarthy, USMC (Ret.). Peter remains one of our Club's 'old breed': enthusiastic, considerate, deliberate, and well-read. He is one of our Club's 'center of gravity,' a member who is always ready and willing to step up to support our Club and its members. Peter hails from Newport, Rhode Island and grew up watching firsthand the effects of the German U-Boat offensive off the U.S. Coast. This led him to join the Marine Corps after graduation from Providence College and commissioning in 1960. Peter was developed as a joint leader having participated in Army ROTC in college. His twenty-year career included an extended combat tour in Vietnam during 1967 and 1968 with the Vietnamese Marines. This period of the war encompassed tough fighting in both Big and Little Tet Offensives. As a result, he was awarded a silver star for valor. He also served with the First and Third Marine Divisions and is a proud "Eighth and Eye" Marine that included memorable service in the Johnson White House. After retiring from the Marines, Peter started his own successful company, an endeavor he continues today. Peter notes, "I am blessed to have had two careers, which I was able to passionately pursue service to country and my fellowman." His leadership, mentoring, and professional development has made a measurable impression on his friends and those he served. The Army and Navy Club has benefited substantially from Peter's leadership. Peter joined the Club and was soon recruited by the famous "Old Table 9," a group of veterans from the "Greatest Generation." This table of ten in the Eagle Grill was a boisterous, loud, "hard of hearing" bunch of old warriors who ultimately became dear friends. As he states, lunches at the Club then became "my graduate level courses" in military history, politics, national and international policy, and current events. These iconic men made an impact on Peter and imbued in him that sense of camaraderie that he in turn passes on to many, who like myself, consider him to be a mentor and friend. Peter continues this heritage as part of the Club's Fox Conner Society, ANC's premier 'Club within a Club' and of which he is among our founding cadre. Peter has always been active in the Club and has served twice on the Board of Governors and on several committees at various times, such as the House, Membership, Strategic Planning, and Special Events. He is a recipient of the ANC Distinguished Service Award. Yet, the Special Events Committee (SEC) remains his passion, in part because of the legacy of Old Table 9. As our distinguished, former Club President, Admiral John Faigle, United States Coast Guard, often states — our Special Events Committee is our Club's "point of the spear." Involvement in the SEC has been "my 'reason d’être' in that the Committee with its focus on military history fulfills all that I love about this institution." He has served as Chair of the SEC and is a most productive reader and host, our own 'chair emeritus.' Peter also serves as lead organizer for the annual Tribute to the Armed Forces Gala, the centerpiece ANC evening, celebrating our heritage and traditions in a night of camaraderie. Peter is one member you should meet if you have not already done so. He remains one of our warhorses, of the 'old breed,' who embodies our great Club and its legacy. ◄ By Club Member COL Thomas F. Woloszyn, USA (Ret.) 5 | MAY 2019
CLUB LIFE // CLUB NEWS
THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB WELCOMES THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS ARIZONA Capt David Jacobs, USAF
COLORADO CAPT Erik M. Dullea, USN (Ret.)
MARYLAND Mr. Dario Deste Mr. Benjamin Harrow (CPT, USA) LT. R. Hudson Imhoff IV Mr. Timothy P. Kelly Mr. Jesse A. Silverman Mr. Jason G. Singleton
DELAWARE Mr. Stephen Bates (CPT, USA)
MICHIGAN CAPT Medhat G. Ashamalla, USA (Ret.)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 1LT Jerry Ray Fowler, II, USA MGen Jurgen Ortner, Embassy of Austria RDML Douglas C. Verissimo, USN
MINNESOTA Mr. Donald O. Hilligoss (CPT, USA) Mr. Nicholas M. Tackaberry (1LT, USA)
CALIFORNIA MAJ Brian D. Fittipaldi, USAR
FLORIDA RDML James McManamon, USN (Ret.) ILLINOIS CPT Stuart Reid Zeigler, ARNG LOUISIANA CDR Donald Lee Moak Mr. Charles L. Rice, Jr. (1LT, USA)
NEW YORK Lt Col Terence Gerald McGuire, USAR LCDR George O'Garro, USN NORTH CAROLINA CDR Joseph B. Cox, Jr., USM (Ret.) Mr. James Michael Stepp (CPT, USA) 2nd LT Joshua A. Twitty OREGON MAJ Thompson Faller, USAF (Ret.)
PENNSYLVANIA 1LT Nicholas H. Hufnagel, USAF Mr. William J. Pinamont, Esq (CAPT, USN) SOUTH CAROLINA Lt Col Erik E. Cobham, USMC (Ret.) TEXAS Mr. Alex de Alvarez (Capt, USMC) VIRGINIA 1LT Charles McKincie Derrick, ARNG CDR Peter Dwyer, USN LT Andrew Giddings, USN Mr. Thomas Hawkins (Capt, USMC) MAJ Cole Johns, USMC CDR Richard S. Langton, M.D. LTC Christopher McGarry, USA Mr. Timothy P. Melancon LTC Robert H. Minnick, USA (Ret.) Mr. Adam Roosevelt 1LT Christopher Michael Woychak, USAF Lt Col Alexander E. Wright, USAF INTERNATIONAL LTJG Nathan Fouratt, USN — Guam
G E N E R A L M A N AG E R ' S
B R E A K FA S T Tuesday, June 11, 2019 7:30 am | Main Dining Room Limited seating available.
The General Manager's Breakfast is an opportunity for us 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. For reservations, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org.
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CLUB NEWS // CLUB LIFE
LAUNCHING THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB CHESS GROUP
The mission of The Army and Navy Club Chess Group is to engage Club Members who already play chess, and to offer beginners an opportunity to learn the game. When officers progress through the ranks, they move from the Tactical to the Strategic stage in their careers. Chess is all about Strategy. And it is fun! The Chess Group will increase friendships and bonds between Club members who might not otherwise have a chance to meet. The other prestige clubs in Washington, DC, such as the Metropolitan and Cosmos clubs, have Chess Groups, and down the road, the ANC Chess Group may wish to challenge those clubs to tournaments. The ANC Chess group is open to all members, all ages, and their families. Monthly friendly get-togethers to begin. Please contact Pamela Copley for more information at PvonGruber@aol.com or phone her at 703-909-4168. Or just show up!
NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
First meetup is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 10:30 am in the Eagle Grill. Tea and coffee to follow in the Daiquiri Lounge.
SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2019 | 8:00 PM
The National Memorial Day Concert in Washington honors those who have served in the military, their families, and those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. It's broadcast live on PBS and the American Forces Radio and Television Network for those serving around the world. The concert, performed by the National Symphony Orchestra, features a mix of readings, documentary footage, and live musical performances, along with an all-star line-up of dignitaries, actors, and musical artists. This free annual event (no tickets are required) is held on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building and kicks off the summer season in the nation's capital! Enjoy the National Memorial Day Concert and then return to the well-appointed hotel rooms at your Club. Make a hotel room reservation by calling the Front Desk at 202-628-8400. For more information, please visit: www.pbs.org/national-memorial-day-concert
STAY AT THE
SUMMER SOCIALS, GRADUATIONS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, & MORE!
The ANC hosts an array of social events throughout the year: rehearsal dinners, birthday celebrations, anniversary parties, baby showers, retirement parties, and more. Our event spaces are perfect for any occasion, and our experienced staff can assist you with every step of the way! For more information, please contact Lisa and Ashley at 202-355-0525 or catering@armynavyclub.org.
HAVE FRIENDS INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP?
Do you have friends or colleagues interested in joining The Army and Navy Club? Contact Liz Juskie, Director of Membership, at 202-721-2091 or send an email to membership@armynavyclub.org, and we will send out an application. All you need to do is provide a name and postal or email address. When the application is complete, you can sign as a sponsor or email us with your endorsement. Once it's in the hands of the Membership team, your friends or colleagues will become a member anywhere from 2-6 weeks. Questions? Contact the Membership Department today!
DRINKS AND COCKTAILS SERVED UP IN STYLE!
The Daiquiri Bar and Lounge offers a stunning setting to enjoy drinks with friends or colleagues. The Daiquiri menu serves flavorful food and delicious cocktails all in a modern, yet traditional atmosphere. Whether you are grabbing drinks after work, meeting friends for dinner, or having a quick bite to eat, you will find a warm and welcoming space for all to enjoy! Reservations are not required.
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CLUB LIFE // CLUB NEWS
Introducing the Young Members Sub-Committee
VISION STATEMENT To create opportunities for our young, inspiring members to become more involved in our Club's culture that is steeped in tradition. Efforts of the Young Members Sub-Committee will aim at enhancing young members' social experiences at the Club as well as the reputation of The Army and Navy Club throughout Washington, DC. WHO WE ARE The Young Members Sub-Committee organizes social events that target the younger membership demographic within the Club. Event concepts will aim to appeal to this demographic of "younger" members, but will be open to all members of The Army and Navy Club. The Young Members Sub-Committee assists in the planning of several large-format, seasonal events and works closely with the Club Staff to host themed happy hours, as well social and cultural outings beyond the walls of the Club. Look for the Young Members' logo in the Club's newsletter and online for special events hosted by the Young Members Sub-Committee!
SATURDAY BRUNCH
HOSTED BY THE YOUNG MEMBERS SUB - COMMITTEE Saturday, June 8, 2019 11 am to 1 pm | Ballroom $35++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Join us for a fun Saturday Brunch hosted by the Young Members Sub-Committee! Enjoy traditional brunch favorites, a mimosa and bloody mary bar, and more. Brunch is a great way to bring friends and colleagues together in a relaxed atmosphere. Please let us know if you have any specific seating requests and we will do our best to accommodate them. For reservations, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT // ON THE COVER
F OR T HOUGH T A Conversation with Chef José Andrés Book Forum • Moderator • Lively Discussion Wednesday, May 29, 2019 6:30 pm | Main Dining Room $20++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Includes wine and hors d'oeuvres. Join us for a special event featuring word-renowned Chef and Humanitarian José Andrés. The conversation will be moderated by Club member Robert Mumma, Executive Vice President at Belair Produce, Inc. The conversation will focus on Chef Andrés’ personal story and his work providing millions of meals to communities affected by natural disasters, as detailed in his book We Fed an Island: The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto Rico, One Meal at a Time. This event is expected to sell out, so be sure to make your reservations early. For reservations, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org.
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11:30am Brooks Brothers' Fashion Presentation
10:00am Cinco de Mayo Brunch
6:30pm Francis Gary Powers Jr. Book Forum: "Spy Pilot"
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5/29 6:00pm Food for Thought: A Conversation with Chef José Andrés
5/21 6:30pm Douglas Bomberger Book Forum: " Making Music American"
5/15 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
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EVENTS SNAPSHOT
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6
MONDAY
26 27 Champagne Brunch MEMORIAL DAY Club Closed Hotel Open
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 Lunch in the Eagle Grill
15 Rooftop Happy Hour
8 Dinner in the Eagle Grill
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WEDNESDAY
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16 Dinner in the Eagle Grill
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2
THURSDAY
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24
17 Dinner in the Eagle Grill
10 Dinner and Dancing
3 Bourbon Tasting
FRIDAY
25
Daiquiri Lounge Closed from 4:306:30pm
18 Dinner in the Eagle Grill
11
4 Brooks Brothers' Fashion Presentation
SATURDAY
6:30pm John Lehman Book Forum: "Oceans Ventured"
11:00am Saturday Brunch
10:00am Farm to Table Brunch
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6/8
6/9
6/30 10:00am Independence Day Brunch
6/29 1:00pm Afternoon Tea
6/28 7:00pm Beer Dinner
6/28 12:30pm Lunch Series: "The Future of American Space Power" with Dr. John J. Klein, Mr. Dean Cheng, and Ms. Charity Weeden
6/21 6:00pm Daiquiri Party
6/20 6:00pm The Andrew J. Goodpaster Award
6/19 6:00pm Rooftop Happy Hour
6/18 6:30pm Nigel Hamilton Book Forum: "War and Peace"
6/16 11:00am Father's Day Brunch
6/13 6:00pm PMN: Happy Hour
6:00pm Heritage Mess Night
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30 Independence Day Brunch
23 24 Champagne Brunch Fox Conner Society
16 Father's Day Brunch
9 Farm to Table Brunch
2 3 Champagne Brunch
SUNDAY
WEDNESDAY
25 Seafood Buffet
Seafood Buffet
18 Nigel Hamilton Book Forum
11 Seafood Buffet
Seafood Buffet
26
19 Rooftop Happy Hour
12
4 5 John Lehman Book Forum
TUESDAY
JUNE
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7
FRIDAY
27 Dinner in the Eagle Grill
22
Daiquiri Lounge Closed from 5-7pm
15 Dinner in the Eagle Grill
Saturday Brunch Hosted by the Young Members SubCommittee Dinner in the EG Daiquiri Lounge Closed from 4:306:30pm
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Dinner in the Eagle Grill
1 Military Heritage Mess Night
SATURDAY
Beer Dinner
28 29 Lunch Series: "The Summer Afternoon Future of American Tea Space Power"
20 21 The Andrew J. Daiquiri Party Goodpaster Award
13 PMN: Networking Happy Hour
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CLUB PROGR AMS // FORUMS & LECTURES
BOOK FORUM
BOOK FORUM
"Spy Pilot: Francis Gary Powers, the U-2 Incident, and a Controversial Cold War Legacy" By Francis Gary Powers Jr.
"Oceans Ventured: Winning the Cold War at Sea" By John F. Lehman Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Reception: 6:30 pm | Speaker: 7 pm Price: $10 per person
Tuesday, May 7, 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' life based on personal files that had never been previously available.
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. 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.
BOOK FORUM BOOK FORUM "Making Music American: 1917 and the Transformation of Culture" By E. Douglas Bomberger Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Reception: 6:30 pm | Speaker: 7 pm Price: $10 per person 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 Schumann-Heink 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.
"War and Peace: FDR's Final Odyssey: D-Day to Yalta, 1943–1945" By Nigel Hamilton Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Reception: 6:30 pm | Speaker: 7 pm Price: $10 per person To mark the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, the stirring climax to Nigel Hamilton's three-part saga of FDR at war—proof that he was WWII's key strategist, even on his deathbed. Nigel Hamilton's celebrated trilogy culminates with a story of triumph and tragedy. Just as FDR was proven right by the D-day landings he had championed, so was he found to be mortally ill in the spring of 1944. He was the architect of a victorious peace that he would not live to witness. Using hitherto unpublished documents and interviews, Hamilton rewrites the famous account of World War II strategy given by Winston Churchill in his memoirs. Seventy-five years after the D-day landings we finally get to see, close-up and in dramatic detail, who was responsible for rescuing, and insisting upon, the great American-led invasion of France in June 1944.
LUNCH AND A LECTURE SERIES "The Future of American Space Power" with Dr. John J. Klein, Mr. Dean Cheng, Dr. Peter L. Hays, and Ms. Charity Weeden
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.
Friday, June 28, 2019 Lunch: 12:30 pm | Presentation: 1 pm Price: $24++ per person This lunch series will address current U.S. national security space initiatives, given the rise of great power competition in space. These initiatives include the potential establishment of a new military service—a U.S. Space Force. The panel will address deterrence in space, how China views exploiting space for strategic advantage, and how the United States can partner with allies and commercial companies to protect its interests in space.
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EVENTS // CLUB PROGR AMS
BOURBON TASTING
FA R M T O TA B L E
BRUNCH
Sold out! Friday, May 3, 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. 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 Redemption Bourbon, Redemption High Rye Bourbon, Redemption Rye, Redemption Wheated Bourbon, Redemption High Rye 10 Year Old, and Redemption Rye 10 Year Old 110 Proof.
DINNER & DANCING
Sunday, June 9, 2019 Seatings from 10 am to 2 pm $37++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations. Savor the season and join us for a Farm-to-Table brunch! Enjoy a delicious brunch featuring food items sourced from local farms and from our very own rooftop garden.
PMN: NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR
Friday, May 10, 2019 Main Dining Room Seatings from 6 pm to 9 pm Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations. Enjoy a special evening of dinner and dancing at The Army and Navy Club! Gourmet menu selections, great wines and excellent service await you when you dine at the Club. And don't forget your dancing shoes for the live entertainment from Sweet Something. Featuring smooth, sultry vocals and charismatic piano playing, this unique DC-based band will certainly grab your attention.
Thursday, June 13, 2019 6-7:30 pm | Eagle Grill $18 per person Please call 202-355-0505 for reservations. Network after work and socialize with fellow ANC members, business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs. Enjoy drink specials and light hors d'oeuvres while making connections and building relationships!
DAIQUIRI PARTY Friday, June 21, 2019 6-8 pm | Daiquiri Bar & Lounge Reservations are not required, but are encouraged.
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Tuesday, May 14, 2019 6-8 pm | Ballroom Please call 202-355-0505 for reservations. 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 light hors d'oeuvres, optional tours, and all the information you'll need to get the most out of your membership.
In 1909, Lucius W. Johnson, a Navy Medical Corps officer, introduced the daiquiri to America at The Army and Navy Club, and summer cocktails haven't been the same since. Join us for a Daiquiri celebration commemorating Rear Admiral Lucius W. Johnson's 137th birthday. The bar will feature happy hour pricing on daiquiris, complimentary Cuban appetizers, and spirited company.
FOX CONNER SOCIETY
Independence Day Brunch
Monday, May 27 & Monday, June 24 6 pm | Daiquiri Lounge Reservations are requested. 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. Reservations are requested, please contact COL Thomas Woloszyn, USA (Ret.) at FoxConnerSociety@gmail.com.
Sunday, June 30, 2019 Seatings from 10 am to 2 pm $37++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations. Start the holiday off right and celebrate Independence Day early at the Club! Our menu will feature traditional brunch favorites and festive desserts.
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CLUB PROGR AMS // EVENTS
BROOKS BROTHERS'
FA SH ION PR ESE N TAT ION By Stacy Wallace-Albert, Principal Stylist and Marcus Sberna, Brand Historian 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.
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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 musthaves 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.
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.
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH 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! Visit the ANC website to view the entire menu.
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EVENTS // CLUB PROGR AMS
Summer Afternoon Tea
C I N C O D E M AYO B R U N C H Sunday, May 5, 2019 Main Dining Room Seatings from 10 am to 2 pm $37++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations.
Saturday, June 29, 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.
Join The Army and Navy Club for a Cinco de Mayo themed Brunch! Brunch includes a variety of breakfast and lunch items.
Treat yourself to a delightful Summer Afternoon Tea at the Club! We serve a mixture of sweet and savory items combined with a selection of teas. Our elegant Main Dining Room provides the perfect setting for a beautiful afternoon tea for groups of friends, family or colleagues. For reservations, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org.
DINNER Friday, June 28, 2019 7 pm | Ballroom $40++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Includes 3-course dinner, beer and soft drinks. Join us for our third Beer Dinner on Friday, June 28th! The event will feature a delicious 3-course menu with beers from a local brewery. Must be 21 years old and over to attend. For reservations, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org.
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CLUB PROGR AMS // EVENTS
Take Happy Hour Up a Level
Rooftop Happy Hour Series Wednesday, May 15 and Wednesday, June 19 6 to 8 pm Army Navy Building Rooftop $24++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Reservations are required. Please check-in for the event in the Eagle Grill. This month we are starting our Rooftop Happy Hour Series! Enjoy the warmer weather; complimentary heavy hors d'oeuvres; and happy hour pricing on a selection of wine, beer and specialty cocktails. Please note that the event price includes food. Drinks will be by chit. For reservations, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@ armynavyclub.org.
Sunday, June 16, 2019 Seatings from 11 am to 3:30 pm $39++ per adult | $16++ per child ages 5-12 (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Complimentary for children ages 4 & under. Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations. Impress Dad with our incredible Father's Day brunch on Sunday, June 16th! Enjoy a wide selection of brunch favorites including a carving station, fresh pastries, plentiful side dishes and decadent desserts. Bring the entire family and make him feel extra special! Bottomless champagne included. 16 | THE DISPATCH
D - DAY // CLUB PROGR AMS
75TH ANNIVE RSARY
MILITARY HE RITAG E ME S S NIG HT Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings on June 6, 1944 Saturday, June 1, 2019 Cocktail Reception: 6 pm | Dinner: 7:30 pm Main Dining Room | $100 per person Attire: Mess Dress or Black Tie Open to all Club members and guests.
Guest Speaker COL Douglas Mastriano, USA (Ret.) The Military Mess is a tradition steeped in history and symbolism. Tracing its roots in Roman Legion and Viking victory dinners, the custom transferred from Saxon Nobility through medieval monasteries before finding its current form in the British and U.S. Military during the 18th century. Sadly, this millennium old tradition is slipping from the active military experience. To combat this demise, The Army and Navy Club invites you to carry-on this military tradition at the upcoming Military Heritage Mess Night on June 1, commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944. Designed to foster morale and increase esprit de corps, Military Mess nights provide attendees with an evening filled with historical activities, toasts, and hymns not found in the civilian world. From the President's opening proclamation that the meal is "tasty and fit for human consumption" to punishments for Violations of the Mess, and the sobering final toast to the fallen, the formal ceremony is an eclectic mix of the jovial comradery and somber reflection that are the hallmarks of military service. For reservations, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org. 17 | MAY 2019
LIBR ARY TRUST FUND // UPDATE
Depicting the Invisible Exhibition Extended by Popular Request Club members and guests now have more opportunities to visit Depicting the Invisible, the Club's latest exhibition currently on view in the Main Dining Room and throughout the second floor. Thanks to an overwhelmingly positive response from you, our members, artist Susan Barron's portrait series of veterans living with Post Traumatic Stress will remain on view for at least another six weeks. The show at the Club has recently been featured on from the Librar y Trust Chairman local news stations and is garnering tremendous positive reception.
A LETTER
This exhibition has received more favorable reaction and comment than any we have hosted before. It is this sort of emotionally compelling and culturally relevant work related to the military experience that we will strive to feature in the future, facilitating discussions through art that are at the forefront of representing the valor and sacrifice of those who serve. The Club also sponsored a special Saturday evening reception in the Iwo Jima Room for many of the Veterans whose portraits make up the exhibition. Freedom Fighters Outdoors funded travel for the Veterans and families; Marriott Hotels provided overnight accommodations. VA executives, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center physicians, and family members shared a beautiful reception put together by our Club's own Executive Chef Kirk DeLoach and Patrick Grady, our erstwhile Director of Food & Beverage. The highlight was a special viewing of the award-winning documentary that tells the story of this project's creation and development. We will seek permission to show this special 15-minute video at the Club for members soon. It won Best Documentary Short at the New York City International Film Festival, but remains unavailable to the public to protect the intellectual property rights. Special moment at the reception: one of the Vets said, "just think of it…they actually took down the founding fathers to put up our mugs…you have no idea how that makes us feel!" True enough, nor do many of us know how they feel when they awake at 0300 hours sweating … As members know, we didn't take down portraits of founding fathers, but we did take down portraits that included former Presidents and other historic leaders "to put up the mugs" of Soldiers who continue to pay years later for their selfless service in defense of us all. Historic Civil War Stereographs Are Now Online at Collections.ArmyNavyClub.org Reginald Oakie donated a rare and important collection of original Civil War stereographs to the Library Trust in
1983. Unfortunately, due to the combination of their fragile condition, old age, and the wear-and-tear they would inevitably sustain from the handling required to view them properly, the collection could not be made widely available. But now, thanks to our online collection website, these stereographs are available for members to see for the first time. The first batch of stereographs, roughly 160 in total, are available - now - to explore on our site. To see them, visit Collections.ArmyNavyClub.org, and click "Special Collections" in the dropdown Collections menu bar. While we don't yet have an exact count, we estimate that the collection numbers approximately 1,200 unique stereographs. The scanning and archiving of this collection will continue during the next year until it is available online in its entirety, with advanced keyword search functions. You will be able to search specifically for certain battles, landmarks, historical figures, and much more (you can already do that, of course, but you'll soon be able to use the search functions with the entire collection of 1,200 stereographs!). The Oakie collection contains several stereoscope viewers. Some are in excellent working condition. While we cannot make these publicly available because of their antique condition, any Club member with interest in viewing them should contact John Altenburg to set up a private viewing appointment. We'll discuss more thoroughly in a future Dispatch the donor, Reginald Oakie, and a brief "History of Stereographs" that we are researching and writing. Damaged Artwork As many of you know, a number of artworks on the secondfloor elevator lobby were damaged in March, most notably our oil portrait of Navy Admiral Joseph "Jocko" Clarke. The Club continues to cooperate with the prosecutor of the criminal activity. We are also working closely with the House Committee regarding member accountability in such instances. You may email me directly about such incidents or any other issues regarding the collection at altenburgj@ gtlaw.com. Library Trust Resources The Library Trust must pay to bring in exhibits and display them professionally. For example, it cost approximately $1000 to create the current PTSD exhibit, even though the artist does not charge the Club for its ongoing display. 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. Please contact John Altenburg (altenburgj@ gtlaw.com) for more information. Always know we appreciate your generosity, especially the regular donations through the Club's invoicing of member accounts. Thanks!!!
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A CUP OF JOE // HISTORY VAULT
A CUP OF JOE
H I S T O R Y VA U LT
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By Col James A. Bracken, USMC (Ret.) Club Vice President & Historian
osephus (Joe) Daniels, who became an Army and Navy Club member in 1913, served as Secretary of the Navy for eight years in the Woodrow Wilson Administration (his Assistant Secretary was Franklin D. Roosevelt). Daniels, a progressive Democrat, influential newspaper publisher and political power within North Carolina, was a noted prohibitionist and all these years later he is well remembered within the Navy and Marine Corps for his issuance of General Order 99 banning the consumption of alcohol aboard U.S. Naval ships, Navy Yards and Stations. The British Navy’s tradition of providing their sailors with a daily rum ration was adopted by our fledgling Navy in 1794. However, by the time General Order 99 was issued in 1914, the only alcohol remaining in the Navy was to be found in wardrooms and captains’ Wine Messes. USN sailors had lost their rum during the Civil War. The General Order read: "On July 1, 1914, article 827, Naval Instruction, will be annulled and in its stead the following will be substituted: The use or introduction for drinking purposes of alcoholic liquors on board a Naval vessel, or within any Navy Yard or Station, is strictly prohibited, and Commanding Officers will be held directly responsible for the enforcement of this order." The Navy appeared to take the General Order in stride. Many of the impacted ships, Navy Yards and Naval Stations hosted farewell events, in an almost heroic effort to use up all the alcohol they had in inventory before the July 1st date. Apparently, they were successful. You may be surprised to learn that five months after General Order 99 took effect, its impact was felt in the kitchen of our very own Club. The President of the Club shared the following with our membership: "The House Committee discontinued issuing claret and beer to our kitchen staff as of 1 December 1914. This was done because in 1914 the Secretary of the Navy, Josephus Daniels, took alcohol off all Navy ships." It is somewhat difficult, 105 years later, to understand this edict. Why did our hardworking kitchen staff have to suffer the same fate as the Naval Service? Because of Secretary Daniels, prohibition came to our kitchen staff three years earlier than it came to the District of Columbia and six years before the 18th amendment to the Constitution imposing prohibition on the nation went into effect. Before long, and for the lack of a better alternative, the drink of choice for Navy and Marine Corps personnel became coffee. I urge our members to remember to, as do our Sailors and Marines, tip your hat to Secretary Daniels when you’re enjoying your next "cup of Joe."◄
Scene aboard the signal bridge of the USS Minneapolis (CA-36) of sailors enjoying their morning coffee. Photo provided by the U.S. Naval Institute 19 | MAY 2019
THE DISPATCH The Army and Navy Club 901 Seventeenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-2503
The Andrew J. Goodpaster Award Thursday, June 20, 2019 6:00 pm | Ballroom $10 per person The American Veterans Center will present General H. R. McMaster, USA (Ret.) with the Andrew J. Goodpaster Award. The American Veterans Center is a non-profit educational foundation begun in 1997, with the mission to honor our veterans and to preserve their legacy of service and sacrifice. The AVC seeks to accomplish this mission through a wideranging program of educational activities, events and media productions. The Annual Andrew J. Goodpaster Prize and Lecture was inaugurated in 2007, in memory of one of the U.S. military's great 'soldierscholars' and early supporters of the AVC. It honors and helps to perpetuate the work of fellow 'soldier-scholars' in the mold of General Goodpaster. About the Recipient: H. R. McMaster was the 26th Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. He served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring as a Lieutenant General in June 2018.