THE
DISPATCH A PUBLIC ATION OF THE ARMY AND NAV Y CLUB
SEPTEMBER 2019
Your Career with The Army and Navy Club
The Military Officers Association of America Military-to-Civilian Transition Presentation on October 25
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 Upcoming Events Dining Events and more ..... 9
Most of us only take a week or two off during the summer for vacations, but the entire period between Memorial Day and Labor Day generally moves at a slower pace than the rest of the year. So, as we enter September we're going to ease in as we get back into the swing of things. To all of the new members that we welcomed this summer, if you were unable to make it to the New Member Orientation in July, mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 17. It's a relaxed event where you can learn about the different areas of the Club, meet other new members and staff, and most importantly, get to sample some specially selected items off of our catering menu.
On the Cover Navigating Your Career ..... 13 Regular Features Library Trust Fund Update ..... 18 History Vault ..... 19
ON T H E COV E R
"Navigating Your Career" cover designed by Ariana Pierce
The final Rooftop Happy Hour of the season will be the following day, September 18. While this series sold out quickly, rest assured that it will be back next year starting in May. Then on September 26, we'll have another gathering for the Professional Members Network (PMN); Headshots and Happy Hour. This is part of the professional development series that the staff runs in order to assist members who are looking to network within their field or starting down a new career path. Another facet of this series is what is known as a Lunch and Learn. A member of the Club, prominent in his or her field, is invited to host a small lunch in the Eagle Grill and speak to fellow members about their career and give advice. For our next one, however, we've enlisted the help of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). On October 25, Colonel Brian D. Anderson, USAF (Ret.), Senior Director, Career Transition & Member Services at the Military Officers Association of America, will be coming to the Club to speak to our membership specifically about transitioning from the military into civilian life, which will also include information for spouses. We expect that this will interest more than the dozen or so members who typically attend these events, so this one will be taking place in the ballroom and will be a buffet style lunch. Be sure to reserve your spot early! Some other career centered events taking place at the Club coming up will be delving into the topic of cybersecurity. This is a booming industry both within the military as well as in the private sector. This is another great networking opportunity for those already working in the field as well as for those looking to get into it. It will be a two-part series with the first on October 22 and the second on December 2. But if you want to take a break from all of the career talk, then you can come and enjoy yourself at the Scotch tastings set for October 24 and 25. This is always a sell out event, so rather than disappoint members, our very fine Food and Beverage Director, Patrick Grady, went ahead and put two on the calendar.
T H E DISPATCH M AGA Z I N E
A Publication of The Army and Navy Club on Farragut Square
SE P T E M BE R 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 9 am-5 pm (Monday-Friday) Membership & Marketing 202-721-2091 9 am-5 pm (Monday-Friday) Catering & Sales 202-355-0525 9 am-5 pm (Monday-Friday)
I hope to see you around the Club soon!
Dining & Hotel Reservations 202-628-8400 Open 24/7 Library 202-721-2096 7 am-11 pm (Monday-Sunday)
MG Daniel V. Wright, USA (Ret.) President
Librarian on Site 9 am-5 pm (Monday-Friday) 2 | THE DISPATCH
A LETTER FROM THE
BOA R D OF G OV E R NOR S
GENERAL MANAGER & COO
MG Daniel V. Wright, USA (Ret.) President
John L. Warnack, ECM, CCM
Col James A. Bracken, USMC (Ret.) Vice President and Club Historian
jwarnack@armynavyclub.org
CAPT James H. Czerwonky, USN (Ret.) Secretary COL Holly O’Grady Cook, USA (Ret.) Treasurer
REFRESHING OUR CLUB'S STRATEGIC PLAN I appreciate our ANC Club leaders investing the time and resources to refresh our Strategic Plan. As your COO/GM seeking to successfully navigate and sustain our Club in today's dynamic cyber, social, technical and financial environments, while maintaining our unique and storied military heritage and traditions, my experiences at the ANC have made two things very clear. First, we know it is very important to address our facility improvements within a strategic context. Col James A. Bracken, USMC (Ret.), Vice President and Strategic Planning Commitee Chairman; and Lt Col John H. La Raia, USAFR (Ret.), Finance Committee Chairman have done a great job in keeping that at the forefront. The McMahon Group has continued to affirm that. Our membership survey last summer was an essential step in this process. Second, improvements should be considered within an overall master plan instead of discrete, separate projects. Commissioning the Miller/Dodson Capital Reserve Study was a huge step. Without these two elements, the ANC's tendency has been to fix depreciation and aesthetics while undershooting the larger issues – THE REALLY HARD PART – for most clubs, related to changing societal values that will impact demand for membership. Thus, our continuing well intended conversations about facility improvements should be second to our changes in lifestyles, resident and non-resident members' needs, desires and values, and current and future target markets. THIS IS THE REALLY HARD PIECE TO FIGURE OUT. This sets the stage for the tough reviewing and developing mission and vision statements to clarify the ANC's purpose and aspirations. These, in turn, provide the clarity that is required to identify the physical and cultural environments that would best serve the type of Club that our current service academy plebes that join the Club early in their careers, then officers, then highly sought-after ANC members. We want to authentically market and perpetuate the value proposition that as officer's transition into the private sector, the ANC is a vital ingredient that continually ensures their continued professional success and enhances the lives of their families. We have a highly talented Board that will continue to provide the insights needed to create the transformative and enduring investments that ensure the ANC's current and future excellence and sustainability. I think it was Lt Col La Raia who said, "It would be great if that 40 years from now the Board in 2060 say that those guys back in 2020 really knew what they were doing." General Wright has challenged our team to continually raise the bar and provide the best member experience. When members' expectations are exceeded and their needs are thoughtfully addressed in unexpected ways, they feel special. Taking an authentic interest in our ANC member interactions, not just their transactions. We are not a transactional culture, we foster a relational culture of empathy and gratitude – serving those who have served. Adapting to changing needs of ANC members is essential to remain relevant to our existing and future members. Delivering consistent daily positive member experiences requires perpetual innovation while remaining mindful of our illustrious military history.
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 Eugene P. Gay, USAF (Ret.) Special Events Committee, Chairman BG Malinda Ellen Dunn, USA (Ret.) Governor Capt Donald Hooper, USMC 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 COL Thomas F. Woloszyn, USA (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 Kirk DeLoach Executive Chef 202-721-2092
John L. Warnack General Manager & COO 3 | SEPTEMBER 2019
MEMBERSHIP // MEMBER NEWS Club Members John and Joan Moffat (couple on the left) brought their Dispatch along on a Budapest to Amsterdam river cruise. On their first day in the Budapest hotel, they met fellow Club Members Jim and Carol Rispoli (couple on the right). John and Jim quickly realized that they are both retired Navy Captains, that both couples were celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversaries in June, and that they are all Army and Navy Club members. Here they are in Kinderdijk, Netherlands at the UNESCO windmill heritage site. Club Member James Farley (third from the left) of Bristol, Rhode Island led our Nation's oldest 4th of July Celebration in Bristol as Chief Marshal. Beginning in the early 1800's through to the current celebration, it is considered to be one of the highest honors bestowed on a Bristolian. Club Members CDR Joe Troiani, USN (Ret.) and his wife Terrie recently returned from their Smithsonian Journeys tour of Morocco. Here they are in Marrakech in front of the Mosque Minaret which is featured in a famous painting by Winston S. Churchill titled "View of Marrakech 1943." That was the only completed painting he did during World War II, which he gave to President Roosevelt. Club member Ellis Craig (second from the left), Co-Director for Strategy with Veterans Leadership Council (VLC) participated in a panel discussion on 20 July 2019. The event was hosted by The Fund for American Studies (TFAS). The VLC team spent time with TFAS student veterans and military cadets for a special panel highlighting leadership, and career advice for military service and beyond. Club Member LTG William "Bud" Forster, USA (Ret.) held his 80th birthday celebration at the Club on 28 June 2019 in the Washington and Arnold rooms. The photo shows Col Clint Williams (left), LTG Forster (pictured holding the hat), and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Lester (right). Club members Dr. and Mrs. Paul Yeun recently visited reciprocal club The Royal Automotive Club in Sydney, Australia. The photo shows their daughter, Evangeline (left), who is a resident of Bondi Beach, a suburb of Sydney; Mrs. Yeun (center); and Dr. Yeun (right).
Club Members Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dulniawka recently participated in the Chicago 2019 PokĂŠmon Go Fest and had an opportunity to get a picture with International Celebrity/ Cultural Icon "Pikachu." They are both Level 40 players. They immediately departed Chicago after an extended weekend to spend a week in Newport, Rhode Island to celebrate Kazuha's birthday. There they visited the Newport Mansions while staying at a local bed & breakfast inn and enjoyed raw oysters daily. Club Member LTC Richard J. Holley, USA was awarded the Dean's Recognition Award for the Towson University College of Health Professions for 2019. LTC Holley (right) is seen with Lisa Ann Plowfield, PhD, RN Dean, College of Health Professions (left). Congratulations! Congratulations are in order for Club member COL James Viola, USA (Ret.). In July, COL Viola was promoted to Director, General Aviation Safety Assurance, Flight Standards Service, Aviation Safety, in the Federal Aviation Administration. On the 15th of July, Club Member Dr. Ed Jackson Jr., the Executive Architect of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, DC published a book on his 15 year journey in the planning, design and construction of the memorial. The book is titled, The King Memorial and is available only at Apple.Books.Com. Semper Paratus! Club Members CDR Phil Crigler, USCG (Ret.) and CAPT Willy Wolter, USCG (Ret.), along with their wives and other Coasties, celebrated the U.S. Coast Guard's 229th birthday a night early in the Main Dining Room. Semper Paratus was sung to mark the occasion which gathered applause from fellow club patrons. For those interested in next year's event, please send CAPT Wolter a note - he's in the Member Directory online! N E WS WO R TH 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.
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MEMBERSHIP CORNER // MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP CORNER BY LIZ JUSKIE | DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP, M ARKETING & COM MUNICATIONS
As the Director of Membership, my hope is that when members join The Army and Navy Club, they are able to find meaningful connections within the Club. The job of the Membership and Marketing Department is to facilitate these connections, whether it be through our special events, the Community News section of The Dispatch, or social media. Our big focus over the past three years or so has been networking, and helping our members build their careers and friendships. While my team and I were working on this issue of The Dispatch, knowing it was going to focus on career building and transitioning, our General Manger, John Warnack, called me up to the Main Dining Room. There were two members that he wanted me to meet: Major Shannon M. Vinson, USAFR (pictured on the right) and Lieutenant Colonel Alex Wright, USAF (Ret.) (pictured below). They were having lunch, discussing Alex's new business and Shannon was offering ideas that could benefit his business. Alex joined the ANC 5 months ago. "Initially, what sparked my interest to join the Club was the networking opportunities and [having] a unique and classy location to host clients and business associations." Shannon originally joined the Club in 2005, crediting the decision to a Navy pilot friend. After spending the past 13 years either overseas or deployed, she and her husband are now back in the area and at the Club. Neither Shannon nor Alex knew of each other up until 2 months ago, having just met at a mutual friend's going away party this past July. They got to talking about Alex's company, The Inter-American Community Alliance. The entity offers comprehensive relocation services to international professionals on temporary assignment to the Washington, DC area. Shannon, who was previously the class leader for the Air Force Congressional Fellows, immediately recognized a void that Alex's business could fill. She encouraged him to consider offering his services to busy military professionals with families that move from overseas and cannot allocate time to house hunt, find the right schools for their children, find a church home, look into golf, tennis, dining memberships, sensibly calculate commute times to and from work, etc. And that is exactly what they were discussing when I met with them in the Main Dining Room. Networking at its finest, and two members finding that connection. And while Alex is still fairly new to the Club, he is confident it will have a positive impact on his career. Shannon is also going to start a new phase in her career as her time on the OSD team is nearing the end. Having transitioned to the reserves in 2010, Shannon says she is open to any possibility, "‌ as I have DoD, Congressional, inter-agency, and Fortune 500 experience." And who knows, maybe she will find her next opportunity through the Club. To learn more about networking opportunities at the Club, check out our website, www.armynavyclub.org. ◄
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CLUB LIFE // CLUB NEWS
SOU N D I N G TA P S Our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of: Mr. Milo G. Coerper (Golden Knight) - Chevy Chase, MD
THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB WELCOMES THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS CALIFORNIA Mr. Robert McWilliam, LCDR, USN 2LT Aaron Robert Schott, USMC DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 1LT David Ambrocik, USA Mr. David C.Frank (LT, USN) ENS Terrell Henry, USNR LTJG Dev C. Patel, USN LT Adam Hamilton Reiffen, USN Ms. Rebecca Taylor Dr. John Wagner (Capt, USAF) FLORIDA Lt Col David M. Henry, USAF (Ret.) Dr. Joseph R. Tordella (LTC, USAF) GEORGIA CDR William C. Drotleff, USN (Ret.) 2LT Harrison A. Tamke, USA HAWAII COL Kiyotaka Albert Yazawa, USA ILLINOIS COL Christopher H. Robertson, USA LOUISIANA 1LT Scott Centorino, USAR MARYLAND Dr. Jason Allen Anthes, CPT, USN LT Nichella Nal,, USN BG Andrew B. Twomey, USA (Ret.)
MASSACHUSETTS COL Michael S. Finer, ARNG (Ret.) LTC Michael Madon. USAR CAPT Ryan Trunk, USMC NEW YORK LT David Barto, USA PENNSYLVANIA CW04 Neil Hermansen, USN TENNESSEE CAPT Ray W.Harvey, JR, USN (Ret.) VIRGINIA Mr. John Bottimore (LT, USN) Col Shane B. Conrad, USMC (Ret.) LTC Jason S. Davis, USA MAJ Christine Kleiber, USA Maj Thomas K. Liu, USMCR MAJ Eliezer Rivera Lopez, USA Mr. Albert J. Previte LTC Virginia P. Prugh, USA (Ret.) MAJ Robert J. Reyes, USA ENS Ye Hyun Seo, USN Mr. Nathan Stratton (CPT, USA) LTC Mark Swearengen, USA (Ret.) Ms. Rebekah Wharton INTERNATIONAL AMB-S Michael George DeSombre
D I N I N G H OU RS M A I N D I N I N G RO O M
Breakfast Coat required/tie optional Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 10:00 am Sunday Brunch 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Lunch Coat required/tie optional Monday - Friday 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Dinner Coat and tie required Monday - Friday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Reservations in the Main Dining Room are required. Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations.
DA I Q U I R I LO U N G E
Coat required/tie optional Monday 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tuesday - Saturday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
E AG LE G R I LL
Coat and tie not required Monday - Friday 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
DID YOU KNOW ? We've made it easy for Members to listen to past Club events with just a simple click of a button. Easily listen to past Club events on your mobile device or on the website. Simply login on the Club's mobile app or visit www.armynavyclub.org. After logging on to the website follow the steps below: 1. On the homepage, select Membership 2. Then, select Club Events 3. Click on the second tab titled, Listen to Past Events 4. Click on the icon 5. Enjoy listening! On the mobile app, select Listen to Past Events found on the menu screen.
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CLUB NEWS // CLUB LIFE
OKTOBERFEST AT THE ANC
Raise a stein to the fall's biggest celebration of beer and kick-off Oktoberfest at the ANC! The Daiquiri Lounge will offer drink specials starting on Saturday, September 21, through Sunday, October 6. The Daiquiri Lounge is open on Mondays from 3 pm to 9 pm, and Tuesdays through Saturdays from 3 pm to 11 pm. Please note that traditional business attire is acceptable in the Daiquiri Lounge. A coat and collared shirt are required for men. Neckties are optional. Equally appropriate attire is required for women. Reservations are not required.
REVERSE LEGACY MEMBERSHIP
SAVE THE DATE! The 2019 Washingtonian Taste of Georgetown, will be held on Sunday, September 22! Washington, DC's most anticipated festival will be celebrating its 26th year with creative tastes from more than 30 of the neighborhood's best restaurants. This year, guests will be able to enjoy beer and wine as they stroll from booth to booth. This foodie event takes place in the heart of Georgetown, on K Street NW, between Wisconsin Avenue and Thomas Jefferson Street and along the scenic Georgetown Waterfront. Georgetown and Washingtonian invite you to Eat, Drink, and Play at the Taste of Georgetown — the only opportunity to taste one's way through Georgetown in an afternoon! Taste of Georgetown 2019 will feature signature dishes from Georgetown's popular dining spots.
DATE
September 22, 2019 11 am - 4 pm
Do you have a parent who is interested in getting their own membership at the ANC? You can now sponsor them for a Reverse Legacy Membership! Resident and non-resident reverse legacy memberships are for parents of current members who do not have a military commission. With a reduced initiation fee of $400, this is a great opportunity to share the benefits of ANC Membership with the ones who love you most. Dues and quarterly minimums are equal to that of Associate members based on residency. For more information or to have an application sent to you, please contact the Membership team today at 202-721-2091 or membership@armynavyclub.org.
REMINDER: HOW TO CHANGE YOUR EVENT RESERVATIONS
Members can easily change or cancel event reservation(s) on the Club's website and on the Club's mobile app. To update a reservation on the website, please visit www.armynavyclub.org and click on the Club Calendar on the homepage. Then select the event that you wish to change or cancel. To update a reservation on the mobile app, please ensure that the app is downloaded to your mobile device. On the menu screen, please select My Event Reservations. Then select the event that you wish to change or cancel. If you are unable to attend an event you have registered for, please note the cancelation policy of the Club. 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.
LOCATION
K Street NW between Wisconsin Avenue and Thomas Jefferson Street To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit www.tasteofgeorgetown.com.
CELL PHONE POLICY
Silent, handheld electronic devices (including tablets) may be used discretely throughout the clubhouse. Cell phones may only be used in the main lobby, the second-floor parade, hallways, and the business center in the Library. Laptops may be used in the Library at any time and in the Daiquiri Lounge when the bar is not open.
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CLUB LIFE // CLUB NEWS
The Travel Club features exclusive, carefully-planned, and unique trips. Join the Travel Club for your next adventure! The Travel Club is open to all Club Members interested in travel and offers a combination of short regional trips, some of which may include use of reciprocal club privileges, and possibly longer, more extensive tours. For more information on how to become a part of the Travel Club, please contact Madeline Caporiccio at mcaporiccio@mcenearney.com.
The Travel Club Presents the "City of Philadelphia" Weekend Trip October 18 - 20, 2019 Whether you know the way around the city or have never been, join the ANC Travel Club for a personalized, 5-star weekend getaway experience to Philadelphia; home to the Liberty Bell, the Declaration of Independence, and other American Revolutionary sites. Members will enjoy exclusive tours of the must-see sites, and the opportunity to meet and reconnect with fellow ANC members in a unique setting. The trip is scheduled from Friday, October 18, through Sunday, October 20, 2019. For your convenience, a block of 10 hotel rooms has been reserved at the Union League Club in Philadelphia for ANC members. A standard hotel room is $240 per night plus tax. To make a reservation, please make arrangements with the Union League Club in Philadelphia by calling 215-563-6500 and mention Madeline Caporiccio.
Thalassa Journeys Presents the "Mediterranean Sea Through the Ages" Cruise April 24 - May 5, 2020 Join Distinguished Guest Lecturer, and fellow Army and Navy Club member, Admiral James Stavridis on a voyage from Rome to Athens. On this voyage between two of the Mediterranean's most venerable and storied cities, Rome and Athens, you will have the opportunity to visit some of its most important and attractive port towns and islands. Admiral James Stavridis is the Distinguished Guest Lecturer on the voyage. A retired 4-star United States Navy admiral, Admiral Stavridis served as the commander of U.S. Southern Command and commander of U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, the first Navy officer to hold these positions. His lectures and discussions will add meaning to the voyage and highlight the importance of the Mediterranean throughout history. Anastasia Akrivaki, a resident of Athens, is a field archaeologist, who, for many years excavated in Akrotiri, Santorini’s incredible prehistoric town. Her lectures will bring to life the ancient sites you will visit. The ship for the voyage is the Star Pride, one of the finest cruise ships in the Mediterranean. Featuring all-suite accommodations, the smallest of which measures a generous 277 square feet, several lovely public facilities, as well as ample open deck space. The group throughout the voyage will be comprised of Admiral and Mrs. Stavridis, Anastasia and approximately 30 travelers who will enjoy their private lectures and the all–inclusive and exclusive shore excursions during the trip. For more information on the cruise and the registration process, please call toll-free 866-633-3611 or email colin@thalassajourneys.com.
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FORUMS & LECTURES // CLUB PROGR AMS
LUNCH AND A LECTURE SERIES
BOOK FORUM
"George & Barbara Bush: A Great American Love Story" with Ellie LeBlond Sosa
"World War II at Sea: A Global History" by Craig L. Symonds
Friday, September 13, 2019 Lunch: 11:30 am | Presentation: 12:15 pm* Price: $24++ per person *Please note the different start time.
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Reception: 6:30 pm | Speaker: 7 pm Price: $10 per person
From teenage love, to World War II, to the White House—a love affair for the ages rooted in family and service. Through a lifetime's worth of letters, photographs, and stories, Ellie LeBlond Sosa and coauthor Kelly Anne Chase paint the portrait of the enduring relationship of George and Barbara Bush. Sharing intimate interviews with the Bushes and family friends, this is a never-beforeseen look into the private life of a very public couple.
LUNCH AND A LECTURE SERIES "5G Cyber Threats" with Michelle Combs Watson, President and CEO of Cyber Intelligent Partners LLC Friday, September 20, 2019 Lunch: 12:30 pm | Presentation: 1 pm $24++ per person
Opening with the 1930 London Conference, Symonds shows how any limitations on naval warfare would become irrelevant before the decade was up, as Europe erupted into conflict once more and its navies were brought to bear against each other. World War II at Sea offers a global perspective, focusing on the major engagements and personalities and revealing both their scale and their interconnection: the U-boat attack on Scapa Flow and the Battle of the Atlantic; the "miracle" evacuation from Dunkirk and the pitched battles for control of Norway fjords; Mussolini's Regia Marina-at the start of the war the fourth-largest navy in the world-and the dominance of the KidĂś Butai and Japanese naval power in the Pacific; Pearl Harbor then Midway; the struggles of the Russian Navy and the scuttling of the French Fleet in Toulon in 1942; the landings in North Africa and then Normandy.
BOOK FORUM
This lunch series will address the current 5G cyber threats. The guest speaker is Michelle Combs Watson, President and CEO of Cyber Intelligent Partners (CIP). CIP is a multi-disciplinary team of thought leaders and subject matter experts from the intelligence, counterintelligence and national security policy communities, international business, Hi-tech companies, law enforcement communities, and academia with experience at the tactical, operational and strategic levels of complex organizations.
BOOK FORUM "Redefining the Modern Military: The Intersection of Profession and Ethics" Edited by Nathan K. Finney and Tyrell O. Mayfield Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Reception: 6:30 pm | Speaker: 7 pm Price: $10 per person Nathan Finney and Tyrell Mayfield, editors of Redefining the Modern Military, will be discussing the importance of re-examining the profession of arms during and between conflicts, as well the impact of modern warfare and social online communications on the military. This edited collection will expand upon and refine the ideas on the role of ethics and the profession in the 21st Century. The authors delve into whether Samuel Huntington and Morris Janowitz still ring true in the 21st century; whether training and continuing education play a role in defining a profession; and if there is a universal code of ethics required for the military as a profession.
"The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777" by Rick Atkinson Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Reception: 6:30 pm | Speaker: 7 pm Price: $10 per person The British Are Coming recounts the first 21 months of America's violent war for independence. From the battles at Lexington and Concord in spring 1775 to those at Trenton and Princeton in winter 1777, American militiamen and then the ragged Continental Army take on the world's most formidable fighting force. It is a gripping saga alive with astonishing characters: Henry Knox, the former bookseller with an uncanny understanding of artillery; Nathanael Greene, the blue-eyed bumpkin who becomes a brilliant battle captain; Benjamin Franklin, the self-made man who proves to be the wiliest of diplomats; George Washington, the commander in chief who learns the difficult art of leadership when the war seems all but lost. The story is also told from the British perspective, making the mortal conflict between the redcoats and the rebels all the more compelling.
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.
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6:00pm Young Members Happy Hour
6:00am New Member Orientation
9/26 6:00pm Professional Members Network: Happy Hour
9/24 6:30pm Nathan Finney and Tyrell Mayfield Book Forum: "Redefining the Modern Military"
9/22 10:00am German Brunch
9/20 12:30am Lunch Series: "5G Cyber Threats" with Michelle Combs Watson
9/18 6:00pm Rooftop Happy Hour
9/17
6:00pm Dinner and Jazz Night
9/13 11:30am Lunch Series: "George & Barbara Bush: A Great American Love Story" with Ellie LeBlond Sosa
9/5
EVENTS SNAPSHOT
23 Wine Society
29 30 Champagne Brunch Fox Conner Society
22 German Brunch
15 16 Champagne Brunch Rooftop Happy Hour
18 Air Force Birthday
11
4 Eagle Grill Reopens
WEDNESDAY
Seafood Buffet
24 25 Nathan Finney and Lunch and Dinner Tyrell Mayfield in the Eagle Grill Book Forum
Seafood Buffet
17 New Member Orientation
10 Seafood Buffet
8 9 Champagne Brunch Cyber Club
3 Eagle Grill Closed
TUESDAY
No Seafood Buffet
MONDAY
1 2 Champagne Brunch LABOR DAY Club Closed Hotel Open
SUNDAY
S E P TE M B E R
26 PMN: Headshots and Happy Hour
19 Dinner in the Eagle Grill
12
5
THURSDAY 7
27
20 Lunch Series: "5G Cyber Threats" with Michelle Combs Watson
Dinner and Jazz Night
SATURDAY
Daiquiri Lounge Closed from 5:307:30pm
28 Dinner in the Eagle Grill
Daiquiri Lounge Closed from 4:306:45pm
21 Dinner in the Eagle Grill
13 14 Lunch Series: "George & Barbara Bush: A Great American Love Story"
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FRIDAY
6:30pm Rick Atkinson Book Forum: "The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777"
6:00pm David Zabecki Presentation: "The Generals’ War"
10/8
10/11
10/31 6:00pm Young Members Happy Hour
10/26 11:00am Annual Kids' Halloween Party
6:00pm Scotch Tasting
10/25 12:00pm Professional Members Network Lunch & Learn: Navigating Your Career hosted by MOAA
10/24 6:00pm Scotch Tasting
10/23 6:00pm The Well-Tailored Hero: The WW2 Naval Service of Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
10/22 6:00pm Cyber 101 Series: Part I
10/18 6:00pm Dinner and Dancing
10/16 6:00pm Prospective Member Mixer
10/12 1:00pm Afternoon Tea
6:30pm Craig Symonds Book Forum: "World War II at Sea: A Global History"
10/1
EVENTS SNAPSHOT MONDAY
27 28 Champagne Brunch Fox Conner Society
20 21 Champagne Brunch
14 COLUMBUS DAY Club Closed Champagne Brunch Hotel Open
13 Navy Birthday
6 7 Champagne Brunch Cyber Club
SUNDAY 2 Lunch in the Eagle Grill
1 Craig Symonds Book Forum
29 Seafood Buffet
Seafood Buffet
22 Cyber 101 Series: Part I
15 Seafood Buffet on the Second Floor
Seafood Buffet
17
10
3
THURSDAY
30
31
23 24 The Well-Tailored Scotch Tasting Hero: The WW2 Naval Service of Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
16 Prospective Member Mixer
8 9 Rick Atkinson Book Forum
Breakfast and Lunch in the Eagle Grill
Seafood Buffet
WEDNESDAY
TUESDAY
OC TO B E R
Scotch Tasting
25 PMN Lunch & Learn: Navigating Your Career hosted by MOAA
18 Dinner and Dancing
Daiquiri Lounge Closed from 4:306:30pm
Dinner in the Eagle Grill
11 David Zabecki Presentation
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FRIDAY
Daiquiri Lounge Closed from 5:307:30pm
Dinner in the Eagle Grill
26 Annual Kids' Halloween Party
Daiquiri Lounge Closed from 5:307:30pm
19 Dinner in the Eagle Grill
12 Afternoon Tea
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SATURDAY
CLUB PROGR AMS // UPCOMING EVENTS
CYBER CLUB
HEADSHOTS AND HAPPY HOUR
Monday, September 9, 2019 6 pm | John Paul Jones/Iwo Jima Room Reservations are not required.
Thursday, September 26, 2019 6 to 7:30 pm | Eagle Grill $20 per person Please call 202-355-0505 for reservations.
The Cyber Club provides a forum where members can meet new friends, network with each other and the broader cyber industry, explore employment opportunities, and/or encourage the hiring of transitioning military Club members. The Cyber Club meets once a month for mixers with guided discussions. For more information on how to become a part of the Cyber Club, please email Capt Don Hooper at ANCCyberClub@outlook.com.
Looking to get a new professional headshot? Join the Professional Members Network for Headshots and Happy Hour! Network with fellow members and get a professional-style headshot. Price includes hors d'oeuvres, a selection of wine and beer, and one digital file. Photos will be taken on a rolling basis throughout the event and is first-come, first-served.
FOX CONNER SOCIETY DINNER AND JAZZ NIGHT
Monday, September 30 & Monday, October 28 6 pm | Daiquiri Lounge Reservations are requested.
Friday, September 13, 2019 Seatings from 6 to 9 pm Main Dining Room Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations. The Army and Navy Club invites you to a vibrant night of dinner and jazz! Enjoy live music and a menu of classics sure to delight.
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.
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
PROSPECTIVE MEMBER MIXER
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 6 to 7:30 pm | Ballroom Please call 202-355-0505 for reservations.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 6 to 7:30 pm | Eagle Grill Free to attend. Please call 202-721-2091 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 pm and includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, optional Club tours, and all the information you'll need to get the most out of your membership. Reservations are required.
Do you have a friend or colleague who may be interested in learning more about the Club? All ANC Members are invited to bring a guest (or 2!) to the Prospective Member Mixer on Wednesday, October 16. The casual mixer will include a complimentary reception with wine and hors d'oeuvres, as well as optional Club tours. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to show off your Club and all of the amenities and programs we have to offer. Reservations are required.
GERMAN BRUNCH Sunday, September 22, 2019 Seatings from 10 am to 2 pm $37++ per person Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations.
DINNER AND DANCING
Save the airfare and get a little taste of Germany at the Club! Enjoy a traditional German-inspired brunch featuring authentic German breakfast favorites.
Friday, October 18, 2019 Seatings from 6 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.
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NAVIGATING YOUR CAREER // ON THE COVER
Professional Members Network Presents
Your Career A PRESENTATION BY THE MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019 REGISTRATION/LUNCH: 11:30 AM | PRESENTATION: 12 PM $24++ PER PERSON (PLUS 15% GRATUITY AND 10% TAX) PRICE INCLUDES BUFFET LUNCH, DESSERTS, COFFEE, AND SOFT DRINKS. The presentation will be led by Colonel Brian D. Anderson, USAF (Ret.), Senior Director, Career Transition & Member Services at the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). The presentation is designed for those who are contemplating separation from the military in one to five years. The topic will focus on navigating the military to civilian transition (to include the unique challenges faced by the military spouse community) and how to posture yourself for success and career advancement. The presentation includes comprehensive information on the retirement decision itself, the current job market, employer perceptions, your competition, resumes, cover letters, job search, networking, career fairs, interview techniques, salary negotiation, benefits packages, and other relevant and important transition topics such as financial and benefits changes after transition. The presentation is geared toward officers and senior enlisted, but those of all ranks are welcomed. Civilians, spouses and retirees are highly encouraged to attend as well!
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CLUB PROGR AMS // EVENTS
Take Happy Hour Up a Level
Sold out! Rooftop Happy Hour Series Wednesday, September 18, 2019 6 to 8 pm Army Navy Building Rooftop $24++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) The event price includes food. Drinks will be by chit. It's the last Happy Hour of the Series! If you missed out this year, please know we are already working on 2020. The dress code is casual attire; jackets and neckties are not required. Please note that jeans are not permitted. Please check-in for the event in the Eagle Grill. Please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org to be added to the waitlist.
David Zabecki Presentation
"The Generals' War: Operational Level Command on the Western Front in 1918" Friday, October 11, 2019 Wine & Cheese Reception: 6 pm | Presentation: 6:45 pm $10 per person
AFTERNOON
Tea
Known as the War to End all Wars and The Great War, World War I introduced new forms of mass destruction and modern technological warfare. The Generals' War explores the military strategies of those generals during the last year of the Great War. These six very different men included Germany's Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg and General Erich Ludendorff; France's Marshals Ferdinand Foch and Philippe PĂŠtain; Great Britain's Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig; and the United States' General John Pershing. A landmark analysis of the generalship that shaped the very framework of modern warfare as we know it today. For reservations, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org.
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Main Dining Room First Service: 1 pm to 2:30 pm Second Service: 1:30 pm to 3 pm Third Service: 3:30 pm to 5 pm Fourth Service: 4 pm to 5:30 pm $35++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Reservations are limited to a maximum of 6 people at a table. Join us for a delicious Afternoon Tea at the Club! Enjoy our selection of sandwiches, savouries and cakes, together with a choice of teas and coffee. For reservations, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org.
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EVENTS // CLUB PROGR AMS
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 6 to 8 pm | Free to attend John Paul Jones/Iwo Jima Rooms
The Well-Tailored Hero: The WW2 Naval Service of Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
An original Hollywood black and white studio portrait of CAPT Douglas E. Fairbanks, Jr. USNR, KBE, DSC will be donated to the Library Trust Committee by ANC Member LCDR Michael Zampella, USN. Fairbanks; son of Hollywood legend Douglas Fairbanks, Sr; was a Hollywood star in his own right with a well-established career, which he gave up in 1939 for active-duty military service in the U.S. Navy. He also eventually joined our very own Army and Navy Club. The cinematic star turned real-life hero was heavily decorated for personal bravery in multiple operations during WW II. He served six years on Active Duty in Navy ships large and small, as well as with special operations forces. He was instrumental in bringing tactical deception methods to U.S. naval amphibious operations. LCDR Zampella will donate the photo to the Library Trust and deliver a lecture detailing CAPT Fairbanks' service entitled, "The Well-Tailored Hero: The WW2 Naval Service of Douglas Fairbanks Jr." Please join us in celebrating this ANC legend and learning more about his wartime courage.
scotch TastinGs
Thursday, October 24 & Friday, October 25 6 to 7:30 pm | Eagle Grill $35++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Price Includes tasting and light hors d'oeuvres.
Discover great scotches at either one of our scheduled Scotch Tastings! Join us for a fun scotch tasting experience sure to entertain and educate. Scotch experts from the Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) will guide you through each pour. We welcome all, from the curious to the seasoned imbiber. For reservations, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org.
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CLUB PROGR AMS // EVENTS
CYBER 101 A T WO-PART INTERACTIVE LECTURE SERIES Tuesday, October 22, 2019 6 to 8 pm | Ballroom $10 per person Includes a wine and cheese reception. In observation of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October 1-31, 2019), the ANC Cyber Club will be kicking off a two-part Cyber 101 interactive lecture series. The series is designed to raise awareness for the importance of cybersecurity and give ANC members a basic understanding of effective cyber hygiene and best practices. At the conclusion of the series, members will have an increased knowledge of today's cyber threats and be equipped with techniques to better protect themselves against malicious cyber activity by learning how to: • Create strong passwords • Reduce their vulnerability on social media and shrink their online footprint • Identify and avoid social engineering attacks • Secure their personal devices and home network Save the Date! Part 2: Monday, December 2 from 6 to 8 pm in the Ballroom Please note: Content will be unique in each lecture; however, members are encouraged to attend both sessions as some of the concepts covered in Part 1 will be discussed in greater depth in Part 2. For reservations, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org.
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EVENTS // CLUB PROGR AMS
Annual Kids' Halloween Party Saturday, October 26, 2019 11 am to 1 pm $28++ per adult | $16++ per child ages 5-12 (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Complimentary for children ages 4 & under. Price includes full buffet lunch, desserts, coffee and soft drinks.
Join us for a fang-tastic afternoon of fun!
Trick or Treat Explore Dracula's haunted castle, enjoy a delicious lunch buffet, and tricks and treats for the kids. All are encouraged to dress up in their spookiest Halloween costumes. Kids will get to enjoy: Arts & Crafts • Balloon Artist • Face Painting • Magician • and Prizes for Best Adult, Kid, and Group Costumes!
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LIBR ARY TRUST FUND // UPDATE
A Letter from the Library Trust Chairman MG John D. Altenburg, USA (Ret.)
D-Day 75th Anniversary Exhibition Extended again through mid-September Members expressed interest in the Club's D-Day 75th Anniversary exhibition remaining in the Eagle Grill after the Grill re-opens in early September—and so it shall remain there for a few more weeks. Please stop by to see it and its inclusion of special art donations by members Albert Small, Carole Brookins, and Bill Adair. Thanks so much for your generous comments regarding the Omaha Door article in last month's Dispatch by our Director of Collections and Exhibits, Ari Post. Adair's Gold Doors to Infinity exhibit is being removed from the squash court this week—the first week in September—so try to see it before the squash court is returned, as it should be, to our squash players. ☺
Library Trust Donations We'd like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of you who support the Library Trust. Thank you for your continuing donations, contributions, and investment of all variety. Without your enthusiasm and engagement, none of our efforts over the years would have been possible, or meaningful. For all of us that work to enhance the beauty, history, and community on which this Club was founded, your support of the Library Trust is essential and deeply appreciated. Library Trust donations are more essential than ever. We continue working to enhance our Club through new exhibitions, artist talks, and new acquisitions, as well as expand our online collection for the edification of our members and the public and to facilitate new partnerships with institutions like the Smithsonian Institute and the Naval War College Museum. Conservation is expensive, but essential to the future of our collection, which I believe we all agree is one of the most valuable and enriching amenities our Club offers. Will Andersen, our new Club Librarian (pictured on the left), is off to a fast start in analyzing our book collection. There was no time for a PreDeployment Site Survey, but Aleksandra Zajackowski, our now-retired librarian of 23 years, provided an excellent two week Right-Seat-Ride for him. Will has an impressive background and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Literature from Davidson College in North Carolina, a Master of Arts in History from North Carolina State University, and a Master's in Library Science (MLS) from UNC-Chapel Hill. Prior to accepting this position, he worked at the Union Club of New York City as their librarian for four years. Will has maintained the energy and momentum derived from Aleksandra's experience and guidance. We have in this space in previous months alluded to Library Trust Committee interest in expanding our book capabilities, especially on our website, which since its first posting just a few years ago, has been devoted only to our art collection. We intend to leverage the website for library books also, so expect an online library catalogue and an integrated library system. Will is screening the current collection and will develop a Collection Development Plan as he works to shape our collection. Don't hesitate to contact us with your suggestions and good ideas for a better library as so many of you have done regarding the art collection. Determining where we may have excess volumes and where we may want to strengthen the library with an acquisition plan are just two areas where your suggestions are most welcome. Once the library collection has been screened thoroughly, Will intends to re-catalogue the entire collection in MAchine Readable Cataloging (MARC). Our 501(c)(3) status enables members to contribute to our continuing improvement and acquisition efforts. There are several ways to donate other than through monthly Club dues and periodic contributions through those invoices. Donations to the Library Trust are fully tax deductible. Please contact John Altenburg (altenburgj@gtlaw.com) for more information. As always, we greatly appreciate your generosity, especially the regular donations. Thanks!!! ◄
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THE LOYAL LEGION // HISTORY VAULT
The Loyal Legion By Col James A. Bracken, USMC (Ret.) Club Vice President & Historian
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ur Club origins trace back to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865. With his death, rumors of conspiracy to destroy the Federal Government by assassinating its leaders spread quickly. Three former Union Army officers, in reaction to the rumors in Philadelphia, organized a mass meeting of Philadelphia veterans to pledge renewed allegiance to the Union. From this came a permanent organization of active and former officers named the “Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States,” or simply, “The Loyal Legion.”
The Loyal Legion grew rapidly by establishing Companions in 14 states and in Washington, DC. In 1885 five veteran officers from the Mexican War and the Civil War, all members of the Loyal Legion Washington, DC Companion, joined with two senior active duty officers to transform their local organization into a professional military club, which they initially named the United Services Club. And, as they say, the rest is history – the history of our Club. Membership in the United Services Club, soon to be renamed The Army and Navy Club, was open to all former and active Army, Navy and Marine Corps officers and to members of the Loyal Legion. Granting eligibility to the Loyal Legion made good sense as in 1885 a mere 2000 officers comprised the entire Army, 1235 the Navy and 77 the Marine Corps. Additionally there were 222 cadets at West Point and 140 midshipmen at Annapolis. Such numbers, scattered across the United States, were hardly a large enough base for building a flourishing club. At its height, the Loyal Legion counted over 8,000 Civil War veterans enrolled as active members. That number included nearly all notable general and flag officers and several presidents. Among the names were Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, McClellan, Rutherford Hayes, Chester Arthur and William McKinley. Many of them, of course, joined our Club. Today, the Loyal Legion serves as a hereditary society, as does the Society of Cincinnati and the Aztec Society. Most certainly the founding seven officers of the United Services Club would be pleased to see our clubhouse today and the enjoyment it offers our members. We tip our hat to the Loyal Legion and the impetus they provided in creating our Army and Navy Club. ◄
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Photo: Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Medal
This was not the first time former officers joined together after a war. The Loyal Legion took inspiration for properly establishing and governing itself from the Society of Cincinnati, an association of officers from America's War of Independence and from the Aztec Club of 1847, an organization of officer veterans from the Mexican War.
THE DISPATCH The Army and Navy Club 901 Seventeenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-2503
SAVE THE DATE!
ANNUAL SALUTE TO THE ARMED FORCES GALA SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019 Keynote Speaker General Larry O. Spencer, USAF (Ret.) Former Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force