The Dispatch August 2018 Issue by The Army and Navy Club

THE

DISPATCH A PUBLIC ATION OF THE ARMY AND NAV Y CLUB AUGUST 2018

CONTENTS

Letter from the President MG Daniel V. Wright, USA (Ret.), President / dwright@armynavyclub.org

Welcome to August and the "dog days" of summer! It is usually hot and steamy here in DC and somewhat sluggish. As a result, the Club tends to use the slow months to upgrade and maintain the clubhouse. This year is no different. For those of you who have recently visited, you will have noticed the beautiful new stone driveway in front of the building. It really brings a touch of elegance to our already handsome and historic exterior! This month we will also renovate 6 of the remaining old hotel bathrooms. They will be in the same style as the previously renovated rooms, and we are hoping to finish the final few at the start of 2019. Our Boardroom is getting a facelift as well, which includes adding some much-needed technological advances. The Boardroom is primarily used for monthly committee and Board of Governors meetings, but it is also an available space that may be rented through our catering department. The upgraded room will boast a large flat screen TV, top of the line AV, built in cabinetry, and an updated display of past Club presidents. This room is only available by member reservation and for a small fee — with the new amenities, it will be more than worth it!

MEMBERSHIP Member News and more

CLUB NEWS Club News and more

ON THE COVER ANC Rooftop Garden

UPCOMING EVENTS Dining Events and more

REGULAR FEATURES Library Trust Fund History Vault

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ON THE COVER

Photograph of The Army and Navy Building's Rooftop Garden.

After all this work is finished the busy events season will start up again. To kick it off is a Lunch and a Lecture on Friday, September 7, with Club Member General Norton "Norty" Schwartz, former Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and his wife Suzie who will be discussing the new book they coauthored, Journey. Friday, September 21, our Food and Beverage Director, Patrick Grady, will host another one of his very popular wine tastings. This one will feature several choice Spanish wines, complete with traditional tapas. ¡Muy bien! I hope to see you there! Then, on Saturday, September 22, the Club will host its first (maybe ever!) Afternoon Tea. You can find more information on page 13 of this issue. The staff expects it to be a sell-out, so you must reserve your spot now! While there’s a lot to look forward to, I hope you are taking the time to enjoy the rest of your summer. I look forward to seeing you around the Club soon!

THE DISPATCH MAGAZINE AUGUST 2018 ISSUE EDITOR Elizabeth Juskie ART DIRECTION & DESIGN Ariana Pierce

THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB A PLATINUM CLUB OF AMERICA

THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB DIRECTORY ANC DIRECTORY

CLUB HOURS

Accounting 202-534-3194

Overnight Accommodations 202-628-8400

Accounting Off ice 9 am - 5 pm (Monday - Friday)

Club Library 7 am - 11 pm (Monday - Sunday)

Communications & Marketing 202-355-0520

Private Catering 202-355-0525

Catering and Sales Off ice 9 am - 5 pm (Monday - Friday)

Dining Reservations 202-628-8400

Special Event Reservations 202-355-0505

Hotel Reception Desk 24/7

Librarian on Site 9 am - 5 pm (Monday - Thursday) 9 am - 12 pm (Friday)

Membership 202-721-2091 2

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Membership and Marketing Off ice 9 am - 5 pm (Monday - Friday)

Letter from the General Manager & COO John L. Warnack, CCM, CFBE, General Manager & COO / jwarnack@armynavyclub.org

PAYING IT FORWARD Engaged employees are the lifeblood of the success of clubs. While the employees at clubs are generally focused on being successful, the degree of success achieved is determined by the club’s employee-focused work culture and in how it engages each employee as an individual and as a team. The ANC’s club governance and executive leadership understand our employees' success and satisfaction go hand and hand with their members' success and satisfaction. Engaged employees become the Club’s product – the ANC culture which makes our Club unique that values members’ engagement in the military – through the positive relationships built with its members and the positive experiences our members consistently enjoy. ANC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS The ANC recognizes the value in supporting its dedicated employees both at work and in their personal life. Led by our forward-thinking Director of Human Resources, Mark Peckham, ANC recognizes the long term value in supporting its dedicated staff. Our industry leading Employee Benefits are extensive: 1. Best in class health insurance. 2. Free upscale, healthy employee meals. 3. Generous paid time off (PTO). 4. Retirement planning, 401(k) match, and programs on financial planning. 5. Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,000/year. 6. Complimentary/discounted METRO passes. 7. ANC University training programs. 8. Summer discounted rooms for family and some reciprocal clubs benefits. 9. Extensive employee recognition programs throughout the year. Each year, the ANC recognizes year-round team members for their length of service. Quarterly, the club recognizes a team member of the quarter for great performance. 10. Generous employee holiday bonus. Our members are loyal to the Club because they know that when they are here, they are being welcomed by a staff that understands hospitality and truly believe in SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE. Have a great rest of your summer!

2018 BOARD OF GOVERNORS

EXECUTIVE STAFF

MG Daniel V. Wright, USA (Ret.) President

COL Thomas F. Woloszyn, USA (Ret.) Special Events Committee, Chair

John L. Warnack, CCM, CFBE • 202-721-2094 General Manager & Chief Operating Officer

Col James A. Bracken, USMC (Ret.) Vice President

MAJ William Lang, USAF (Ret.) Curator

Sarah Ford • 202-721-2087 Director of Finance

CAPT James H. Czerwonky, USN (Ret.) Secretary

BG Malinda Ellen Dunn, USA (Ret.)

Mark Peckham • 202-721-2084 Director of Human Resources

COL Holly O’Grady Cook, USA (Ret.) Treasurer Lt Col John H. La Raia, USAFR (Ret.) Finance Committee, Chair COL Marc L. Warren, USA (Ret.) House Committee, Chair CDR Christopher P. Thomas, USN (Ret.) Membership Committee, Chair

Col Eugene P. Gay, USAF (Ret.) LTG Larry R. Jordan, USA (Ret.) COL Michael Kirby, USA (Ret.) Brig Gen Edward F. Rodriguez Jr., USAFR (Ret.) Lt Col Euseekers Williams Jr., USMC (Ret.)

Elizabeth Juskie • 202-721-2091 Director of Membership, Marketing & Communications Tibor Szabo • 202-721-2083 Director of House Operations Patrick Grady • 202-721-2089 Director of Food & Beverage Kirk DeLoach • 202-721-2092 Executive Chef August 2018

MEMBERSHIP / MEMBER NEWS

Club members Thomas and Renate von Duebendorf-Solenberger are seen with the April 2018 edition of The Dispatch at the Great Wall of China.

Whitney Grespin, PhD candidate at King's College London's Defense Studies Department and Graduate Teaching Assistant at the UK Joint Services Command and Staff College, was elected to the Council on Foreign Relations' Term Membership Program. Whitney is also a contracted Peace Operations Analyst at the U.S. Army War College's Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute. Club member LTC Joel Starr is seen with the June 2018 edition of The Dispatch at the University Club of Memphis in Tennessee.

SO UNDING TAP S OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF: Lieutenant General Max W. Noah, USA (Ret.) Alexandria, VA Mrs. Linda Osburn Annapolis, MD Col Arthur D. Wells Annandale, VA

2018 SUMMER DINING SCHEDULE MAIN DINING ROOM HOURS For reservations, please call 202-628-8400. Breakfast Monday-Friday 7-10 am Sunday 10-2 pm Lunch Monday-Friday 1:30 am-2:30 pm

Club members LTG Ed and Joyce Soyster are seen with the March 2018 edition of The Dispatch. They recently enjoyed a cruise from Miami to Barcelona and stayed at four reciprocal clubs during their trip.

NEWSWORTHY 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 forward your news and photos to Ariana Pierce at apierce@armynavyclub.org.

Dinner Monday-Friday 6-9 pm Saturday 6:30-9 pm The Seafood Buﬀet will not be oﬀered in August. We're excited to announce new kids' menus in the Main Dining Room for lunch and dinner service. E AGLE GRILL The Eagle Grill will be closed for the month of August through September 10. The Bullpen and Pershing Room will be available for members and guests who prefer the Eagle Grill dress code. The Main Dining Room menu will be served. DAIQUIRI LOUNGE Monday 3-9 pm Tuesday-Saturday 3-10 pm

Congratulations to the following new members of The Army and Navy Club! CALIFORNIA 2nd Lt Andrew C. Carroll, USAF Mr. James Diamond (MAJ, USAR) Mr. James F. Douglas ENS Greg Grigoryan, USN CAPT Jeffrey M. Tomlin, USN

PENNSYLVANIA VIRGINIA (CONTINUED) COL Lorelei W. Coplen, USA (Ret.) LT Douglas R. Newman, USN 1LT Caridad Ramirez, USA TENNESSEE Mr. Michael J. Rhoads (Maj, USMC) MARYLAND CW2 Kenneth Henderson, USA 1LT Lee Robinson, USA CPT Anthony Mendez, USA Mr. Richard Knight, Jr. (CPT, USA) LTC Roger M. Rosewall, USA (Ret.) LTC Adam Sanderson, USA MINNESOTA TEXAS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Mr. Timothy Solms (MAJ, USA) 2ndLt Carter B. Burn, USMC COL Shan K. Bagby, USA Senator Robert Dole (CPT, USA) Maj Gunner Spafford, USMC CPT Timothy Chrisman, USA (Ret.) Mrs. Barbara Lewis Ms. Katherine Harvey (LT, USN) CDR Sylvester Steele, USN LCDR Jacqueline A. Natter, USN LCDR Desmond K. Walker, USN MISSISSIPPI VIRGINIA CDR Melissa A. Walker, USPHS Mrs. Constance B. Townsend Capt Mark Andreu, USAF FLORIDA Col Phillip Walker, USAF Mr. Pawel Chudzicki ENS Andrew Bilden, USN Ms. Jane Whitfield LT Christopher W. Dodson, USN Mr. Edward R. Curtis, (LCDR, USN) NEW HAMPSHIRE Dr. Daniel Carlin (LCDR, USN) Mrs. Christine M. Emond CAPT Paul T. Hauser, USN (Ret.) WASHINGTON CDR Clifton M. Gibson, USN COL Douglas A. McKewan, USA 2LT Carsten B. Bahl, USA NEW YORK Dr. James Giordano MAJ Aaron D. Tiffany, USA MAJ Joseph G. Canepa, USA (Ret.) 2LT Samuel J. Green, USA HAWAII Lt Col Seshagiri Munipalli, USAF (Ret.) COL Francisco J. Leija, USA Mrs. Mary Joyce Halverson Mr. Patrick Spatafore Ms. Marlene M. Menard 4

ILLINOIS LTC Richard Gordon, USA (Ret.) Mr. William Harff (CPT, USA)

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT / MEMBERSHIP

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Lieutenant Commander Jay H. Gaul, IV, USNR A Spark Plug By: Col James A. Bracken, USMC (Ret.) Vice President & Club Historian

ver the past few years several young Navy officers have joined the Club as they left active duty, transitioned to the Navy Reserves and began establishing themselves in their civilian careers. Among those joining was Lieutenant Commander Jay H. Gaul, IV, USNR. Jay personifies the meaning of "Gentleman and Scholar." A 2005 Magna Cum Laude Hampden-Sydney Graduate, he spent his junior year abroad at Oxford University in the United Kingdom. As a Navy Supply Corps officer, he served aboard the USS Wasp, deployed for a year to Djibouti, East Africa and served as the Director of Logistics for Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Since coming to Washington, and after release from active duty, he has received a Master's Degree in National Security Studies from Georgetown University. Jay has been a very active Club member since 2008. Three years ago he joined our House Committee where his creativity, planning acumen and diligence have been most welcome. He has been a catalyst for action and a font of new ideas for the committee, and through his efforts the Club has inaugurated an Annual Daiquiri Party, which is now in its third year. In conjunction with this event, Gaul commissioned and donated a portrait of Club member Rear Admiral Lucius Johnson, the Navy medical officer who brought the rum drink recipe home from Cuba in 1909 and introduced it to the United States in The Army and Navy Club bar. Jay was also the coordinator for the acquisition and unveiling of the Admiral Joseph James "Jocko" Clark, USN portrait, generously donated by several Navy officers, which hangs with quiet distinction on the Club's second floor. Jay and his wife Lois live and work in Washington, DC and enjoy the city's amenities. One of their weekend pleasures has been to take tea at such local hotels as the Willard, the St. Regis, and the Ritz Carlton. Inspired by that great tradition of afternoon tea, Jay embarked on a study for the House Committee, detailing what he found to be the basis for the success of the afternoon teas he and Lois have enjoyed on their hotel visits. He subsequently recommended our Club consider offering, on occasion, it's own afternoon tea. The notion has generated enthusiasm and this fall our Club will initiate and test an afternoon tea event for our members. The Club is indeed fortunate and welcomes the participation of young, enthusiastic members of Jay Gaul's caliber. They are a wealth of fresh ideas and a source of energy for bringing those ideas to fruition. â&#x2014;&#x201E;

August June 2018

Pe r fe cti ng

The DC Vacation Experience A relaxed atmosphere and a conveniently located clubhouse right in the heart of Washington, DC. The ANC is walking distance to two Metro stops and to several of DC's popular tourist attractions, museums and monuments. With first-rate comfort and luxury amenities, come and experience why Members and Guests keep coming back to the ANC Hotel. For the entire month of August Members and Reciprocal Guests can enjoy 20% off hotel rates. Discounted August rates are as follows: Members:

Reciprocal Guests:

Standard Queen Room

$182.00

Standard Queen Room

$224.00

King Room

$195.00

King Room

$228.00

Jefferson or Adams Room

$220.00

Jefferson or Adams Room

$257.00

Washington Room

$258.00

Washington Room

$285.00

To make hotel reservations, please call 202-628-8400 to guarantee these special rates for August.

LABOR DAY CAPITOL CONCERT 2018 Check out the National Symphony Orchestra's Labor Day Concert

MEMBERS' BENEFIT Members Only Hotel Package for 2018 Stay Friday and Saturday Night and Get Sunday Night FREE! OďŹ&#x20AC;er is valid through September 3.

BOOK YOUR DC GETAWAY TODAY! For reservations, please call 202-628-8400 today! Complimentary breakfast during the weekdays and continental breakfast on the weekends are extended to all hotel guests. For Members only and subject to availability. All hotel rooms must be paid for by the Member. Restrictions may apply. 6

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The annual Labor Day Capitol Concert takes place on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Sunday, September 2 at 8 pm. This free music event kicks off the beginning of the Kennedy Center's performing arts season, and features patriotic classics that highlight the sounds of the American landscape. STAY AT THE ANC! Make a hotel room reservation by calling 202-628-8400.

ROOFTOP GARDEN / ON THE COVER

quality

is our recipe

We are reaping the benefits of our summer garden! Our talented Executive Chef and Staff have worked diligently to create new summer menus in our Main Dining Room, taking inspiration from our new Rooftop Garden. The garden, which has views of the White House, features microgreens, mizuna, shiso, rosemary, thyme, basil, radishes, thai chiles, edible flowers like gem marigolds and violas, cherry tomatoes, and shishito peppers. Quality is of utmost importance to us and we strive to use fresh, locally sourced, organic and sustainable produce, meats and vegetables all year round. Stop by the Club and enjoy our new menus! For Main Dining Room reservations, please call our Front Desk at 202-628-8400.

Bon AppĂŠtit!

August 2018

CLUB CALENDAR / AUGUST 2018

AUGUST 2018 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY 1

CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

Eagle Grill Closed

MEDITERRANEAN BRUNCH

Eagle Grill Closed CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

SATURDAY

COAST GUARD BIRTHDAY Daiquiri Lounge

Eagle Grill Closed

Daiquiri Lounge will close at 10 pm

KENNEDY CENTER THEATER PRESENTATION Ballroom No Seafood Buffet Eagle Grill Closed

FRIDAY

Eagle Grill Closed

Daiquiri Lounge will close at 10 pm

JOINT SERVICE ACADEMY BUSINESS MIXER Ballroom No Seafood Buffet Eagle Grill Closed Eagle Grill Closed

PRIME RIB NIGHT Main Dining Room Eagle Grill Closed

Eagle Grill Closed

Daiquiri Lounge will close at 10 pm

No Seafood Buffet

Eagle Grill Closed BBQ BRUNCH

Eagle Grill Closed

Daiquiri Lounge will close at 10 pm

No Seafood Buffet

Eagle Grill Closed

Daiquiri Lounge will close at 10 pm

HIGHLIGHTED AUGUST 2018 EVENTS 8/1-31

Eagle Grill Closed

8/17

Prime Rib Night

8/28

No Seafood Buffet

8/1-31

Daiquiri Lounge will Close at 10 pm

8/7

No Seafood Buffet

8/12

Mediterranean Brunch

8/4

Coast Guard Birthday

8/14

Joint Service Academy Business

8/26

BBQ Brunch

Celebration in the Daiquiri Lounge

Mixer in the Ballroom

8/7

Kennedy Center Presents 2018-2019 8/14

No Seafood Buffet

Season Theater Presentation

No Seafood Buffet

8/21

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SEPTEMBER 2018 / CLUB CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER 2018 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY 1

CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

LABOR DAY CLUB CLOSED HOTEL OPEN

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

SEAFOOD BUFFET

MARK BOWDEN BOOK FORUM Ballroom

BOMBSHELL PODCAST LIVE RECORDING Eagle Grill

HAPPY HOUR ON THE ROOFTOP & EAGLE GRILL!

LUNCH SERIES: "JOURNEY" WITH GENERAL AND MRS. NORTY SCHWARTZ Ballroom

DINNER AND DANCING Main Dining Room

SEAFOOD BUFFET

CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

SEAFOOD BUFFET

AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY Daiquiri Lounge

FOX CONNER SOCIETY

JAMES SCOTT BOOK FORUM Ballroom

PMN NETWORKING SPANISH WINE HAPPY HOUR TASTING Eagle Grill John Paul Jones

AFTERNOON TEA Main Dining Room

LUNCH SERIES: "CODE GIRLS" WITH LIZA MUNDY Ballroom

Dinner in the Eagle Grill

SEAFOOD BUFFET

HIGHLIGHTED SEPTEMBER 2018 EVENTS 9/3

Club Closed: Labor Day

9/11

9/4

New Member Orientation

Bowden

9/5

Lunch Series: "Journey" with

9/12

Happy Hour on the Rooftop & Eagle Grill! 9/21

Spanish Wine Tasting

General Norty & Suzie Schwartz

9/14

Dinner and Dancing in the MDR

9/22

Afternoon Tea

9/6

Bombshell Podcast Live Recording

9/18

Air Force Birthday!

9/24

Fox Conner Society Meeting

in the Ballroom

9/20

PMN: Networking Happy Hour

9/25

Book Forum: "Rampage" by James Scott

Book Forum: "Hue 1968" by Mark 9/21

Lunch Series: "Code Girls" by Liza

Mundy

August 2018

CLUB PROGRAMS / EVENTS

MARK YOUR CALENDAR COAST GUARD BIRTHDAY

Sunday, August 4, 2018 7-10 pm | Daiquiri Lounge Reservations are not required Celebrate the Coast Guard's 228th Birthday with specialty themed cocktails in the Daiquiri Lounge!

JOINT SERVICE ACADEMY BUSINESS MIXER Tuesday, August 14, 2018 5-8 pm | Ballroom

The Club will host the Joint Service Academy Business Mixer on August 14! The event is open to Service Academy and Military College/University graduates who do business locally. This is a great way to meet other area service academy graduates and to expand your network. Acceptances only. For reservations, please send your name, academy, and class year to Jess Posey at bwjessposey@gmail.com.

KENNEDY CENTER THEATER PRESENTATION Tuesday, August 7, 2018 6:30-8 pm | Ballroom $10 per person | Please call 202-355-0505 to RSVP

Enjoy a special Kennedy Center Theater Presentation at the Club! Guest speakers from the Kennedy Center will present a preview of six shows in the upcoming 2018-2019 season. The preview will include the following: Anastasia and Miss Saigon, and from the Broadway Center Stage: The Music Man, Betty Buckley in Hello Dolly!, Disney's Aladdin, and Dear Evan Hansen.

MEDITERRANEAN BRUNCH

Sunday, August 12, 2018 10 am-2 pm | Main Dining Room $37++ per person | Please call 202-628-8400 to RSVP Join us for a Mediterranean brunch at The Army and Navy Club! Enjoy a full spread of delicious Mediterranean cuisine with house-made hummus, pita, olives, and an array of salads.

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PRIME RIB NIGHT

Friday, August 17, 2018 6-9 pm | Main Dining Room $40++ per person | Please call 202-628-8400 to RSVP Enjoy freshly roasted prime rib served with a twice-baked potato, seasonal vegetables and your choice of a dessert. The regular Ã la carte menu will also be available.

BBQ BRUNCH

Sunday, August 26, 2018 10 am-2 pm | Main Dining Room $37++ per person | Please call 202-628-8400 to RSVP Join us for a delicious BBQ brunch! Enjoy authentic American BBQ featuring a variety of dishes with all of the fixins.

EVENTS / CLUB PROGRAMS

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

Tuesday, September 4, 2018 6:30 pm | John Paul Jones/Iwo Jima Rooms Please call 202-55-0496 to RSVP Discover all that membership at the Club has to offer with a tour of the facilities followed by a complimentary Seafood Buffet dinner! Reservations are required.

NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR Thursday, September 20, 2018 6:30-8 pm | Eagle Grill $15 per person Please call 202-355-0505 to RSVP

The Professional Members Network is hosting a How To Network (Successfully) Happy Hour! Club Member Dr. John Klein, Senior Fellow and Strategist at Falcon Research, will lead the discussion on networking tips and techniques, elevator pitches, and strengthening/ maintaining relationships. Enjoy good conversation, drinks and appetizers!

DINNER & DANCING

Friday, September 14, 2018 6-9 pm | Main Dining Room Please call 202-628-8400 to RSVP 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.

SPANISH WINE TASTING

Friday, September 21, 2018 6:30-8 pm | John Paul Jones $35++ per person | Please call 202-355-0505 to RSVP Join us for a Spanish Wine Tasting in the John Paul Jones room! A special evening to explore a unique selection of exceptional Spanish wines paired with an authentic tapas spread.

AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 3-11 pm | Daiquiri Lounge Reservations are not required Celebrate the Air Force's 71st Birthday with specialty themed cocktails in the Daiquiri Lounge!

August 2018

CLUB PROGRAMS / FORUMS & LECTURES

LUNCH & A LECTURE SERIES

LUNCH & A LECTURE SERIES Lunch and a Lecture! "Journey: Memoirs of an Air Force Chief of Staff" by General Norty Schwartz and Suzie Schwartz

Lunch and a Lecture! "Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II" by Liza Mundy

Friday, September 7, 2018 Registration/Lunch 12:30 pm Presentation 1 pm Price $24++ per person An uncensored account of General Schwartz's term as the wartime US Air Force Chief of Staff under Presidents Bush and Obama.

Friday, September 21, 2018 Registration/Lunch 11:30 pm* Presentation 12:15 pm Price $24++ per person "Prodigiously researched and engrossing." â&#x20AC;&#x201D;New York Times Book Review

Journey is a book about leadership. It is packed with the General's lessons from life in the military: breaking the mold, flying uncharted airspace, battles from Iraq to the Pentagon, Afghanistan to Congress. It's about pushing limits in an era of diminishing budgets and fewer resources to fuel the furnace of innovation. He chronicles the phenomenal story of the evolution of the U.S. special operations, such as what was achieved when taking down Bin Laden. The General discusses the controversial new technologies that have been allowing America to build new capabilities in remote aircraft and cyber warfare. Many believe General Schwartz's greatest legacy will be the dramatic acceleration of the "drone" program. He is a staunch advocate for it and this book will explain why.

Guest of Honor Ms. Dot Bruce, one of the celebrated Code Girls Recruited by the U.S. Army and Navy from small towns and elite colleges, more than ten thousand women served as codebreakers during World War II. While their brothers and boyfriends took up arms, these women moved to Washington and learned the meticulous work of code-breaking. Their efforts shortened the war, saved countless lives, and gave them access to careers previously denied to them. A strict vow of secrecy nearly erased their efforts from history; now, through dazzling research and interviews with surviving code girls, bestselling author Liza Mundy brings to life this riveting and vital story of American courage, service, and scientific accomplishment. *Please note the different start time.

BOOK FORUM Book Forum: "Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam" by Mark Bowden Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Reception 6:30 pm Speaker 7 pm Price $10 per person The first battle book from Mark Bowden since his #1 New York Times best-seller Black Hawk Down, Hue 1968 is the story of the centerpiece of the Tet Offensive and a turning point in the American War in Vietnam. With unprecedented access to war archives in the U.S. and Vietnam and interviews with participants from both sides, Bowden narrates each stage of this crucial battle through multiple viewpoints. Played out over 24 days and ultimately costing 10,000 lives, the Battle of Hue was by far the bloodiest of the entire war. When it ended, the American debate was never again about winning, only about how to leave. Hue 1968 is a gripping and moving account of this pivotal moment.

BOOK FORUM Book Forum: "Rampage: MacArthur, Yamashita, and the Battle of Manila" by James M. Scott Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Reception 6:30 pm Speaker 7 pm Price $10 per person The definitive history of one of the most brutal campaigns of the war in the Pacific. By early 1945, the war against Japan was at its height and General Douglas MacArthur began to fulfill his vow of liberating the Philippines. He was already planning his own victory parade down Dewey Boulevard in Manila, a city he loved dearly. But the Japanese had other plans. While their command had agreed to abandon Manila after the fall of Leyte, a rogue Japanese admiral instructed his troops to fight to the death. Based on extensive research, war-crimes testimony, after-action reports, and survivor interviews, Rampage recounts one of the most heartbreaking chapters of Pacific war history.

RESERVATIONS

Most events are available for online reservations. To register online, please visit www.armynavyclub.org. All book forums, unless otherwise noted, are $10 per person. For reservations, please call 202-355-0505.

REMINDER

Please note that on forum nights the Main Dining Room opens a half hour early at 5:30 pm. 12

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SPECIAL EVENTS / CLUB PROGRAMS

HAPPY HOUR on t h e roof t op a n d e agle grill LIVE RECORDING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 RECEPTION: 5:30 PM // LIVE RECORDING: 6 PM $10 // BALLROOM INCLUDES WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION.

Wednesday, September 12 6-8 pm Reservations are requested.

Join us for our first live podcast recording in the Ballroom followed by Q&A. Bombshell brings together Radha Iyengar Plumb, Loren DeJonge Schulman, and Erin Simpson to unpack the craziest national security and defense issues while debating the best cocktails known to (wo)man. Reservations are required.

Come help us kick-off the fall season with a Happy Hour on the Army Navy Building Rooftop and in the Eagle Grill! The Happy Hour will be in two locations simultaneously and will include complimentary appetizers and happy hour drink specials. For reservations, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org.

For reservations, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or at enewcomer@armynavyclub.org.

TR ADITIONAL

A fternoon T ea SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 First Service: 1:30-3 pm Second Service: 3:30-5 pm Main Dining Room $35++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Includes tea service and traditional treats. Reservations are limited to a maximum of 6 people. Join us for Afternoon Tea at the Club! Members and guests will be treated to a special Afternoon Tea menu featuring a selection of fi ne fi nger sandwiches, miniature pastries, traditional savory treats, and your choice of fi ne teas and coffee. Reservations are required. For reservations, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or at enewcomer@armynavyclub.org.

August 2018

LIBRARY TRUST FUND / TRUST UPDATE

A LETTER FROM THE LIBRARY TRUST FUND CHAIRMAN The Army and Navy Club Library Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity. Its IRS-approved charter sets forth the following responsibilities: to collect, restore, and display military-themed artworks and books for the edification and pleasure of its members and to enrich public understanding of the numerous books, historical treasures, and artifacts in its possession.

The Library Trust Collections website, Collections.ArmyNavyClub. org, draws new interest on a daily basis. Members and nonmembers alike enjoy the archival advantages and high-quality photographs throughout the website. Thank you! Thanks for your valuable comments and suggestions. The Library Trust continues to improve the website based on your feedback, and we thank you for reaching out to let us know ways we can improve this exciting, ongoing project. Your continuing interest and concern for the substance and the accuracy of the Collections website helps to make our unique collection available to all who are interested. General Benjamin Oliver Davis, Jr. You will see our latest addition in the Club the moment you enter: a sculptural maquette of Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Oliver Davis, Jr., on loan from Mr. Conway Jones. Mr. Jones proposed to West Point donation of a statue of Lt. Col Davis, to be placed outside the new, eponymously named Davis barracks. The approval process is ongoing, which gives us this opportunity to display the model of the proposed statue. Mr. Jones retained the renowned American sculptor, Steven Whyte, to produce the maquette. We have included a photo (left), and you can also see it under the "Featured Exhibitions" tab on our Collections website. Time Magazine Cover Portraits Next up for the website: to expand the full collection of Time Magazine covers online, including those that are not on display in the Time Covers exhibition in the B-1 elevator lobby. You may recall that RADM John Faigle, USCG (Ret.) developed and funded the exhibit. He served the Club for years on several committees and on the Board of Governors, culminating in his three years as Club President from 2010-2013. His initiative and generosity gave us the impressive Time Cover Exhibition, spotlighting 40 Club members who were featured on the cover of Time Magazine. Maj Gen Joe Lynch, then a member of the Board of Governors, secured the acquisition of the remaining 50+ covers that feature Club members. General Lynchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initiative in obtaining the other covers was enhanced by the generosity of then-Club President Brig Gen Thomas Hemingway who personally financed the framing of the new acquisitions. By the end of September, Club members and others will be able to explore the more than 90 cover portraits featuring members of the ANC by visiting our Collections website. Roy Boehm Archive on Collections Website The Roy Boehm (First SEAL) archive will go live on the website by the end of September. We have previously described the nine-volume 18" x 18" archival scrapbooks compiled by Boehm himself after 14

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his retirement from the U.S. Navy. The Boehm archive was donated to the Club by John Weisman, author and Boehm estate executor, who is now a member of the Library Trust Committee. The photo included here (right) reflects the scrapbook design and size. The other photo (left) depicts a page from one of the scrapbooks. There are nearly 700 pages in the nine-volume archive, so you can imagine why the Boehm archive may be of interest to researchers. World War I Centennial Commission Exhibit and Discussion On July 19, we opened our current exhibition, "100 Years in the Making: A First Look at The National World War I Memorial," in collaboration with the World War I Centennial Commission to commemorate the centennial anniversary of WWI. The opening night program was a successful Club event, featuring discussions by Edwin Fountain, Vice Chair of the Commission, and prize-winning memorial architect, Joe Weishar. Sabine Howard, the memorial sculptor, was also present to meet guests and discuss his approach to the project. The exhibit will remain at the Club through the fall, and will conclude with an evening presentation by Mr. Howard, the country's foremost practitioner of modern classical sculpture. We'll have more to report next month. Grant Writing Assistance The greatest privilege of the ANC membership is the camaraderie and community of fellow Club members. We want to benefit from our "home-court advantage" by seeking the support of Club members with grant-writing experience who may be willing to advise the Committee regarding potential grant applications. If you can assist, please contact Ariana Pierce at apierce@armynavyclub.org to learn more. Thanks again for your continuing support of the Library Trust. Without your engagement, generosity, and support, none of this would be possible. Our projects are consistent with our mission and obligations as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity. Your regular monthly and quarterly donations that accompany dues and associated payments enable us to continue to improve the collection and plan similar upgrades to our book collection. We also greatly appreciate the personal checks that many of you deliver when you depart after an enjoyable overnight at the Club. Please consider donating to The Army and Navy Club Library Trust to help us to do even more. â&#x2014;&#x201E;

MG John D. Altenburg, Jr. Chairman, Library Trust Fund

H I S T O R Y VA U LT

BY COL JA M ES A . BR ACK EN, USMC (R E T.), CLU B H IS TOR I A N

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ne of our most colorful, jovial and genial members, who possessed a unique gift for friendship was Major Archibald Butt, USA. He also, unfortunately, was one of over 1500 people who perished when the Titanic sank on 14 April 1912. The Titanic disaster was an overwhelming tragedy and Butt's death was a particularly hard loss for his boss, President William Howard Taft and also for Taft's predecessor, President Theodore Roosevelt. "Archie," as he was known to all, served as a military aide to both Roosevelt and Taft. A Southerner, Butt was a young journalist posted to Washington, DC at the end of the 19th century representing a coalition of southern newspapers. With the advent of the Spanish American War he received an appointment as a LT in the U.S. Volunteers in 1898 and served in Cuba and Washington, DC. He accepted a regular commission as a captain in 1901 and was sent to the Philippines to serve as an Army quartermaster. He joined the Army and Navy Club in Manila and before long served as its Secretary playing a major role in the creation of the Military Order of the Carabao. Butt was next assigned to Washington and from there to Havana. On return from Cuba in 1908 he was selected to be an aide to President Theodore Roosevelt. Archie, a "picture of Southern chivalry," joined our Club in 1901, visited most every day while stationed in Washington and often entertained his military and civilian friends in our dining room and cocktail lounge. After all, as he was wont to say, "...my Club is just around the corner from the White House." He and President Roosevelt and the Roosevelt family had a very special relationship and, although described as "stout," Archie was able to keep pace with the rigorous lifestyle of the President. When Taft followed Roosevelt to the White House, Archie was retained as his aide. Again he served the President well, was promoted to Major, and within a short time became indispensable to the entire Taft family.

Archie, ever the journalist, corresponded almost daily with his mother and, after she passed, with his sister-in-law, Clara. These letters, published long after Butt’s death, document his time with Roosevelt (published in 1924) and with Taft (published in 1930). They provide rare insight into the private lives and daily events and actions of the two presidents as well as documenting Butt’s role in the everyday activities, both official and unofficial, of the White House. (These volumes are available in our Club Library). Presidents Roosevelt and Taft were close friends, but by the end of Taft’s first term the exigencies and pressures of politics frayed their friendship. This contest of egos and ambition between his two masters weighed heavily on Major Butt and he subsequently asked for a leave of absence with permission to go "beyond the seas" before the Republican Party primary elections. Reluctantly granted six weeks’ vacation by the President, Butt went to Europe and at the end of his sojourn boarded the Titanic in Southampton, England for his return voyage. On 14 April 1912 he and friends were playing bridge in the first class smoking room when the ship struck an iceberg. Newspaper accounts of the disaster portray Archie as shepherding women and children into lifeboats and beating back men who were attempting to commandeer them. President Taft was reported as saying, "I never had any idea that Archie was saved at all. As soon as I heard that 1,500 people went down, I knew he went down too. He was a soldier and always on deck where he belonged." Archie's close friend and Club member, Major Francis Millett, a civil war veteran and artist, shared his doomed fate on the Titanic. Neither body was recovered. The two were memorialized with the Butt-Millet Fountain built on the White House Ellipse, the construction of which was authorized by Congress and privately funded soon after the two men’s passing. That the fountain was the very first memorial monument to be built on the Ellipse is indicative of the respect Archie Butt engendered. ◄ Butt-Millet Memorial Fountain at President's Park (White House Ellipse)

August 2018

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Postmaster: Immediate Delivery Requested The Army and Navy Club 901 Seventeenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-2503

HILLWOOD MANSION & GARDEN TOUR

Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 1:30 pm (arrive no later than 1:15 pm) $30 per person* Location: 4155 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 Members are to meet at the Visitor Center. The tour will last approximately 2 hours. *Due to the nature of the event, reservations will close on Wednesday, September 26, and member accounts will be charged. Refunds will not be allowed after September 26. Members are invited to explore the Hillwood Mansion & Gardens! Marjorie Post purchased Hillwood with the intent to leave it as a museum that would inspire and educate the public. Mansion tours will be led by trained volunteer docents and will provide additional information and viewpoints about Marjorie, her rich collections, and how they are experienced today very much as they were in Marjorieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time. Hillwood's spectacular gardens capture the vision Marjorie conceived when building the estate in the 1950s. She designed the gardens to flower in the spring and fall, when she was in residence at Hillwood. For reservations, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or at enewcomer@armynavyclub.org.

"I want young Americans to see how someone lived in the twentieth century and how this person could collect works of art the way I have... I want to share this with the rest of the world." â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Marjorie Merriweather Post