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DISPATCH A PUBLIC ATION OF THE ARMY AND NAV Y CLUB DECEMBER 2018
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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
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Every December it seems as if you just blink and the holidays are back in full swing. This is always a dynamic time of year at the Club in terms of events, but this year more so than others. The catering and banquets team has been busy with members’ holiday parties and the membership and special events staff have put together a number of new holidays events for all members to enjoy in addition to our annual favorites.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Dining Events and more
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Friday, December 7, will be the first dinner and a show, where members who have reserved tickets through the Membership office ahead of time will meet at the Club for a prix fixe dinner and then head out to the Kennedy Center for the holiday classic the Nutcracker. While this particular event is sold out, there will be more to come in 2019, so be on the lookout!
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Then, on Saturday, December 8, if you weren’t able to get your tickets to the big game in Philly, the Club will host its annual Army Navy Game party in the Eagle Grill. Whether you’re rooting for the Black Knights or the Midshipman, this is always a great afternoon of camaraderie with a healthy dose of rivalry.
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MG Daniel V. Wright, USA (Ret.)
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And while the Christmas Tea on the 22nd sold out quickly (even with 2 extra seatings!), there are still reservations for Brunch with Santa on Sunday, December 16. Kids can give their wish lists to Santa and have their pictures taken. The Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots will also be on site to collect new and unwrapped toys for children in need, which our members have always been so generous with, so a big thank you in advance for your kindness. I also want to get in one more reminder to donate to the Employee Holiday Fund if you haven’t yet done so. The Fund is your opportunity to show the staff how much their service means to you. All ANC employees benefit from the generous contributions that are collected throughout the year from our members, which they are most appreciative of! If you would like to contribute to the fund you can contact Tracy Brown at tbrown@armynavyclub.org or at 202-534-3194. And let us not forget about the biggest event of the year, the New Year’s Day Open House! If you haven't received your complimentary member ticket for you and a guest, or would like to purchase additional guest tickets, please contact the Membership office at 202-355-0520. I look forward to sharing the first day of the New Year with you all! We will have a lot to celebrate as 2019 is promising to be another great year.
THE DISPATCH MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2018 ISSUE EDITOR Elizabeth Juskie ART DIRECTION & DESIGN Ariana Pierce
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A LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SECURITY COMMITTEE Col Jack C. James, USMC (Ret.)
The time honored "First General Order" for sentries has classically been to "take charge of this post and all government property in view." While seeming simple, this in fact is what we could today call the commander's intent or mission order. That said, the physical and cyber threat environment has expanded dramatically in recent years. So to it is with us today in providing Club security in an urban environment near the White House and within infinite reach via cyber of members worldwide.
forums and luncheons and Fox Conner Society speakers. A recent initiative under way is to establish a Cyber "Club within the Club."
This was the challenge taken on by the ANC Security Committee, established by the Club President as a formal committee with mission orders to "take charge" of club security. A tall order requiring a team of the best minds and experiences from our Club membership, augmented by Club senior management, inhouse IT experts, external contractors, and networking daily with threat assessments provided directly to our team by Metropolitan Police Department, Homeland Security, U.S. Secret Service, FBI and others. All bring to the table extensive best practices for our application.
Access control embraces employee training, employment of professionally trained security professionals and collaboration with law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Technology and special equipment are employed.
Our goals are to provide Club members, guests, employees and the clubhouse a secure physical and cyber environment, and rapid response capability to natural disasters and human interventions. Our Security Committee's focus is on training, physical security, access control, and facility hardening backed by adequate financial resources and strategic planning. Training for the Club's staff has embraced threat identification and response, emergency medical treatment, fire prevention and response, and cyber protection. Educational awareness extended to members has been through Special Events Committee book
Physical security initiatives have focused on ways to better protect the clubhouse from penetration and minimize effects of potential intrusions. Most of these initiatives are transparent and may include cameras, locks, communications capacities and similar measures.
Cybersecurity, in the complex, ever-changing technology world is a major challenge to protect members and guests' Personally Identifiable Information (PII), financial and other data transacted by hotel, membership, catering and internal accounting centers. We have a very engaged IT contractor supporting ANC 24/7 and contract with outside specialists to annually conduct cybersecurity audits, reviews and penetration testing. The Club President, Board of Governors, House and Membership committees, GM and staff are "all-in" with your Security Committee to protect our clubhouse, members, and guests. Members and guests can play an important role by personally safeguarding their PII, being vigilant to "see something; say something" when visiting the Club and participating in various security related educational initiatives. Finally, your contribution of ideas and initiatives are always welcome.
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
Col Eugene P. Gay, USAF (Ret.) LTG Larry R. Jordan, USA (Ret.)
Lt Col John H. La Raia, USAFR (Ret.) Finance Committee, Chair
COL Michael Kirby, USA (Ret.)
COL Marc L. Warren, USA (Ret.) House Committee, Chair
Lt Col Euseekers Williams Jr., USMC (Ret.)
Brig Gen Edward F. Rodriguez Jr., USAFR (Ret.)
CDR Christopher P. Thomas, USN (Ret.) Membership Committee, Chair
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
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Club members Clint and Mary Bolte visited the Naval Club in London during their week long visit to the UK in September 2018. They're seen holding the September copy of The Dispatch.
In October, Club Members Michael Callahan and Deborah Masucci celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on the Orient Express from Venice to London — a most elegant means of travel. Congratulations! Club Member LTC Joel Starr, pictured with his wife Melissa, retired from the U.S. Army Reserve Judge Advocate General's Corps after 20 years of service in October. LTC Starr finished his reserve tour as the Commander of the 157th IMA Detachment, which drills on Capitol Hill in the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee room, and where the retirement ceremony took place. Congratulations! Club Executive Chef Kirk DeLoach attended the Plant-Forward Culinary Bootcamp at the Culinary Institute of America at Copia, a branch campus of the private culinary college in Napa, CA in October. The plantbased certification course focused on the application of core techniques and explored a variety of recipes and flavors from around the world. General Manager John Warnack (left) and Club Member Ambassador Timothy Chorba (right) are seen with Ambassador Cho Yoon-je, Ambassador of South Korea (center). Ambassador Yoon-je was attending a private luncheon at the Club. Club Member CAPT Eric Myhre, USN (Ret.) at the Miraflores Locks, Panama Canal where his company SEM Logistics International is supporting the canal transit of USNS COMFORT during her mission to provide humanitarian medical care to refugees in Columbia fleeing the instability in Venezuela. 4
The Club is excited to announce that Dorothy Corley, Housekeeper, has been selected as our Employee of the Third Quarter for 2018. Efficient, caring, and knowledgeable are some of the qualities that describe Ms. Dorothy. Congratulations! Congratulations to Noelle Jewell, Membership and Community Relations, the 1st place winner of the Annual Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest.
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.
SOUNDING TAPS Our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of: RADM Thomas Porter – Folly Beach, SC
DINING HOURS MAIN DINING ROOM For reservations, please call 202-628-8400. Breakfast Monday-Friday 7-10 am Sunday 10-2 pm Lunch Monday-Friday 11:30 am-2 pm Dinner Monday-Friday 6-9 pm Saturday 6:30-9 pm EAGLE GRILL Monday-Friday 12-2:30 pm DAIQUIRI LOUNGE Monday 3-9 pm Tuesday-Saturday 3-11 pm
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THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB WELCOMES THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS CALIFORNIA Capt Aaron P. Baker, USMC Maj Jeffrey Allen Mueller, USAF Mrs. Pamela Taylor Maj Ronald S. Thomas, USAF (Ret.) CONNECTICUT Mr. Sidney E. Goodfriend Mr. Scott Wheeler DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BG Aaron R. Dean, II, USA MAJ James E. Diffee, USA (Ret.) ENS Christopher Fahlsing, USN COL Peter G. Hart, USA LCDR James Heller, USCG Mr. Christian Andrew Moree, USA LCDR Elaine D. Reid, USN Ms. Katy Summerlin Capt Ari Tessler, USMC FLORIDA ENS Brian S. Caldwell, NOAA Col Christopher T. Daniels, USAF (Ret.) Col John G. Grones, USAF (Ret.) CW5 Charlie Moritz, USA GEORGIA Mr. Gerry Misel
MARYLAND COL Adam Ake, USA LT James E. Farnsworth III, USN LTG Reynold N. Hoover, USA CPT Matthew Kozik, USA LTC Arnulfo J. Martinez, USA Mr. Robert Sterling COL Deydre Teyhen, USA LCDR Ian Underwood, USN MG William J. Walker, USA MASSACHUSETTS Lt Col Scott Snider, USAF NEW JERSEY LT Robert W. Anzidei, USN LT Michael Brown, USN NEW YORK CPT Daniel Morris, USA Dr. Anthony Scime, USA (Ret.) NORTH CAROLINA COL Charles S. Ciccolella, USA (Ret.) Col Andrew R. Finlayson, USMC (Ret.) CPT David E. Jones III, USA Lt Col Anne Douglas Low, USAF (Ret.) Dr. Miodrag Nedelcevych
RHODE ISLAND 2LT Robert D. Fenton, III, USA VIRGINIA Ms. Sylvia Beck, USA Mr. Thomas S. Brett, USA LTJG Michael John Brunda, USN LTC Robert L. Green, USA Ms. Erringer Helbling, USA Mr. Nickolas George Katsakis Ms. Heather M. Morlang CDR Donald Rauch, USN LTC Patrick M. Roddy, Jr., USA MAJ Ross Schuchard, USA Capt Jordan Shontz, USMC LTJG David Sigel, USN CAPT Gene Summerlin HON John Sweet COL Warren Wiedhahn, USA (Ret.) Mr. James D. Woodruff, Jr., USN (Ret.) TEXAS Mr. Christopher Andrew Marquez LCDR Mark Ozdarski, USN (Ret.) INTERNATIONAL LCDR Duncan Preston, USN (Ret.) Mr. Matthew G. Shultz
PENNSYLVANIA LTC Robert D. Heath, Jr., USA (Ret.)
EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY FUND Express your gratitude to the ANC Staff with a gift to the Employee Holiday Fund. The Employee Holiday Fund serves as an opportunity for Club members to say “Thank You” for the service and dedication provided by the ANC employees throughout the year. Every Club employee benefits from the distribution of the monies collected, and your thoughtfulness and generosity are greatly appreciated. Contributions may be charged to your Club account or contributed by personal check. To contribute to the Employee Holiday Fund, please contact Tracy Brown at 202-534-3194 or tbrown@armynavyclub.org.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
LTC David Escobar, USA
LTC Jackie Escobar, USA
LIEUTENANT COLONELS JACKIE AND DAVE ESCOBAR NEWLY JOINED, ENTHUSIASTIC CLUB MEMBERS
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he Escobar’s, both West Point graduates (Jackie in 2002, Dave in 2001), were separately introduced to our Army and Navy Club. Jackie was attending a West Point Women’s happy hour at the Club and Dave was invited to meet a friend at the Daiquiri Lounge. Both were impressed, so they joined last spring. They quickly became involved with the Fox Conner Society, our first "Club within the Club," and found a fine way to gain an understanding of our Club culture and meet other members. They are resident members, each currently working at the Pentagon and living one Metro stop away from Farragut Square. Both anticipate transfers to command positions at separate Army facilities in Georgia next summer. The couple thrives on change. Married 15 years, they have been on the move ever since. Dave, an armor officer, has completed three combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, an operational tour to East Asia, and a 12-month deployment to Korea as a Foreign Liaison to the Korean Army. Jackie, a logistician, has also served three combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and a one-year tour in Korea. Both have advanced degrees (hers in International Security Policy and his in Literature) and have taught at West Point.
The Army, as you may well have noted, appears to make a major effort to ensure the Escobar’s have the opportunity to be stationed together or in proximity. This enlightened, pro-family approach, was not always the way in any of our military services in the past. Jackie, from Louisville, Kentucky, has always been proud of her Grandfather’s service with General George S. Patton in Europe in World War II. His service motivated her to join JROTC in high school and she set her sights on becoming a West Point cadet. Dave, from Coral Springs, Florida, was mentored by an Army recruiter, who encouraged him to strive for West Point. His entry was through the USMA Prep School. We welcome the Escobar’s to our Club and we look forward to that day, 50 years from now, when they are eligible to become Knights of the Golden Circle. ◄
Written by: Col James A. Bracken, USMC (Ret.), Club Vice President & Historian
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HOLIDAY DINING AT YOUR CLUB Dining at The Army and Navy Club is a truly sensational experience. Now is a great time to come in and enjoy the holiday spirit with a memorable meal in our Main Dining Room. The Main Dining Room is an exceptional venue for a holiday lunch or dinner with friends, business colleagues, or a date with your significant other. Gorgeous and festive dĂŠcor, superb service, and a first-class menu will be sure to impress and delight! December is a very popular month to dine at the Club, so please call ahead when reservations are known. Dial 202-628-8400. We look forward to your visit!
TWELVE ANGRY MEN JANUARY 18-FEBRUARY 17 Behind closed doors, tensions run high as a lone juror argues the innocence of a teenager accused of murder. In this provocatively resonant American drama, 12 jurors from all strata of society revisit the evidence, debate the issue of reasonable doubt and confront each other's personal biases. Broadway director Sheldon Epps ignites a conversation about how prejudice can shape the quest for justice. Recommended for 12 and older. Tickets available beginning January 11, 2019. Stay at the ANC! Make a hotel room reservation by calling 202-628-8400. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.fords.org
'TIS THE SEASON TO STAY CONNECTED It's the most wonderful time of the year — and it's also the busiest. Staying connected is even more important during the holidays, so the ANC made it easy to stay connected 24/7 with upcoming Club events and news, dining announcements, and more! Update your member account with your current email address to get the latest on all things Club-related. You can update your email address by logging in on the ANC website at www.armynavyclub.org. Once on the homepage, please select My Profile. For further assistance or questions, please contact Ariana Pierce at apierce@armynavyclub.org.
ENJOY A DRINK IN OUR ELEGANT DAIQUIRI LOUNGE Celebrate the holidays with a cocktail in our historic Daiquiri Lounge before dinner, or close out the evening with a night cap. The gorgeous views of Farragut Square make for a truly enjoyable experience. There is a fully stocked bar with a wide selection of beer and wine, and an extensive cocktail menu. The Daiquiri Lounge is open on Monday, 3 pm to 9 pm; Tuesday through Saturday, 3 pm to 11 pm. Coats are required and ties are optional.
LAST MINUTE HOLIDAY PARTIES For holiday parties and events, there's simply no place like The Army and Navy Club. Our historic building and convenient location serves as the perfect setting for any holiday gathering. Treat your guests to a relaxed luncheon, an elegant cocktail party or a lavish formal dinner in one of our spacious banquet rooms. Let our experienced catering team put together your upcoming holiday party! Please contact Lisa or Ashley at 202-355-0525 or catering@armynavyclub.org.
GO PAPERLESS WITH ANC MONTHLY STATEMENTS Switch to paperless statements for an easy, worry-free statement reminder. Paperless billing means receiving your monthly statement online rather than through a traditional paper statement that is mailed to you each month. To sign up for paperless monthly statements, visit www.armynavyclub.org and click on My Profile. From there, check the box to opt-in to Paperless Monthly Statements. Please contact Ariana Pierce at 202-355-0520 or apierce@armynavyclub.org for further assistance. Photo of Sean-Maurice Lynch, Elan Zafir, Michael Russotto, Craig Wallace and Christopher Bloch by Scott Suchman. December 2018
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A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Sarah M. Ford
sford@armynavyclub.org
Some exciting news from the ANC Accounting Office I know what you must be thinking. The words "accounting" and "exciting" don’t belong in the same sentence. But it’s true! We are upgrading our systems in order to make paying your Club statement more convenient and more secure. Starting January 2019, you will be able to view your statement and make payments online using a bank account or a credit card. Our easiest and most convenient way to pay is also improving! The auto-pay feature will now include the option to use a bank account. In order to complete the upgrade, we will need to gather some information from you, our esteemed members. If you are currently enrolled in auto-pay, we will need to add your credit card information into the new system, as we are unable to transfer encrypted information from the old system. If you are not currently using our auto-pay feature, we encourage you to sign-up at this time. Please look for a new and improved recurring payment authorization form in the mail with your next statement. We are requesting all participants fill out the form and return to the Accounting office no later than December 31, 2018. If you have any questions or concerns, we invite you to call the Accounting office and speak with Tracy Brown our Accounts Receivable Coordinator at 202-534-3194. Thank you for being loyal members of The Army and Navy Club. It is my honor and pleasure to serve you.
ELEBR ATE THE SEASON The official Army and Navy Club shop has released a variety of brand new merchandise perfect for you and your friends! New on the list are the Classic Club Ties, Baseball Caps (new colors), Golf Umbrellas, newly re-designed ANC Ladies' Scarves, S'well Water Bottles, ANC scented candles, pillows, and so much more! Visit the ANC website today at www.armynavyclub.org to view the complete list of items. To place an order, please contact the Front Desk at 202-628-8400 or frontdesk@armynavyclub.org.
SHOP ONLINE OR BY PHONE W W W.ARMYNAV YCLUB.ORG 202-628-8400
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Introducing The Army and Navy Club Mobile App It's all about the personalization.
OVERVIEW The Mobile App was built with our Membership in mind. While on the go, Members can now access the most useful tools of our Clubessential Website on their smartphone via the ANC App. Make Dining Reservations, view your Statements, review the Directory, view and register for upcoming events, and receive notifications about pending weather or other breaking news the Club would like to distribute all at the touch of a screen. The App is available in both an IOS and Android version. INITIAL APP DOWNLOAD The Mobile App will need to be downloaded from either the App Store for iPhones or the Google Play Store for Android devices. When downloading, search the App/Play stores for the term The Army and Navy Club. INITIAL APP LOGIN The Mobile App requires credentials that are only available if you are a member of the Club. Username: This will be the same as your website login Password: This will be the same as your website login
FAQS Q: How do I download the App? A: The Mobile App will need to be downloaded from either the App Store for iPhones or the Google Play Store for Android devices. When downloading, search the App/ Play stores for the term The Army and Navy Club. Q: Does the App work on tablets? A: Yes, the Mobile App is built to be responsive regardless of device size. Q: How do I upload a profile photo? A: Click on your name at the bottom of the Navigation Menu. Your profile will appear. Select the default circle image. Upload a new photo. Q: How do I register for an upcoming event? A: On the Home Screen, select Calendar, then select the event you wish to attend. On the next screen, select Register Now. For questions on the Mobile App or for further assistance, please contact Ariana Pierce, Marketing Manager, at apierce@armynavyclub.org or at 202-355-0520.
Please Note: Once your login credentials have been accepted the transition screen will populate, then direct you to the ANC Mobile App. December 2018
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DECEMBER 2018
DECEMBER 2018 SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY 1
Daiquiri Lounge Closed from 6:308:30pm
Dinner in the Eagle Grill
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CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH Main Dining Room
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CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH Main Dining Room
CYBER CLUB MEETUP #1 Daiquiri Lounge
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LOBSTER BAKE! Main Dining Room
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PETER EISNER BOOK FORUM JPJ Room
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ARMY VS. NAVY FOOTBALL GAME VIEWING PARTY Eagle Grill Daiquiri Lounge Closed from 5:30Dinner in the Eagle 7:30pm Dinner in the Eagle Grill Grill
Dinner in the Eagle SOLD OUT! DINNER Grill & A SHOW AT THE KENNEDY CENTER Main Dining Room/ Kennedy Center
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Dinner in the Eagle Lunch and Dinner Grill in the Eagle Grill
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Dinner in the Eagle Grill
SEAFOOD BUFFET Main Dining Room
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BRUNCH WITH SANTA Main Dining Room
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CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH Main Dining Room
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CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH Main Dining Room
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SEAFOOD BUFFET Main Dining Room
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CHRISTMAS BUFFET Main Dining Room
CLUB CLOSES AT 3PM
Eagle Grill Closed
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CHRISTMAS DAY OBSERVED. CLUB CLOSED HOTEL OPEN
Breakfast and Lunch in the Eagle Grill
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Eagle Grill Closed
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Eagle Grill Closed
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SOLD OUT! CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA Main Dining Room
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SOLD OUT! NYE GALA Main Dining Room Eagle Grill Closed
HIGHLIGHTED DECEMBER 2018 EVENTS 12/4 12/7 12/8 12/10 10
Lobster Bake! 12/11 Sold out! Dinner and a Show at The Kennedy Center 12/16 Army vs. Navy Football Game 12/22 Cyber Club Meetup #1 in the 12/25 Daiquiri Lounge 12/24
Book Forum: "MacArthur's Spies" by Peter Eisner Brunch with Santa Sold out! Christmas Afternoon Tea Christmas Buffet Club Closes at 3pm
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JANUARY 2019 SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
NEW YEAR'S DAY OPEN HOUSE Club Wide Celebration
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NEW YEAR'S DAY OBSERVED. CLUB CLOSED HOTEL OPEN
THURSDAY 2
FRIDAY 3
Eagle Grill Closed
SATURDAY 4
Eagle Grill Closed
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Dinner in the Eagle Grill
Eagle Grill Closed
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CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH Main Dining Room
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SEAFOOD BUFFET Main Dining Room
CHRIS SCALIA AND ED WHELAN BOOK FORUM Ballroom
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DINNER AND A SHOW AT THE KENNEDY CENTER: MISS SAIGON Main Dining Room/ Kennedy Center
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LUNCH SERIES: "HERO AT HOME" WITH SARAH VERARDO Ballroom
SEAFOOD BUFFET Main Dining Room
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CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH Main Dining Room
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NORMANDY BRUNCH Main Dining Room
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MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY OBSERVED. CLUB CLOSED HOTEL OPEN
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FOX CONNER SOCIETY MEETING Daiquiri Lounge
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Ballroom
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DINNER AND JAZZ NIGHT Main Dining Room
SEAFOOD BUFFET Main Dining Room
SEAFOOD BUFFET Main Dining Room
LUNCH SERIES Ballroom
SPARKLING WINE TASTING Eagle Grill
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Dinner in the Eagle Grill
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HIGHLIGHTED JANUARY 2019 EVENTS 1/1 1/2 1/11 1/15
NYD Open House 1/19 Club Closed Dinner and a Show at the Kennedy 1/21 Center: Miss Saigon 1/22 Book Forum: "Scalia Speaks" by 1/25 Chris Scalia and Ed Whelan
Lunch Series: "Hero at Home" with Sarah Verardo Martin Luther King Day. Club Closed New Member Orientation Lunch Series: "China's Vision of Victory" with Dr. Jonathan Ward December 2018
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Dinner and Jazz Night Sparkling Wine Tasting Normandy Brunch Fox Coner Society Meeting
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR SOLD OUT! LOBSTER BAKE!
SPARKLING WINE TASTING
Savor 1½ lbs of mouth-watering, all-you-can eat lobsters at our celebrated Lobster Bake! Enjoy an extensive seafood buffet with a carving station, a great selection of hot and cold sides, and decadent desserts.
POP! Fizz! Clink! Join us for an amazing Sparkling Wine tasting featuring a fun lineup of sparkling wines paired with delicious appetizers.
CYBER CLUB - MEETUP #1
NORMANDY BRUNCH
December 4, 2018 6-9 pm | Main Dining Room $59++ per person Please call 202-628-8400 to be added to the waitlist.
December 10, 2018 6 pm | Daiquiri Lounge Reservations are not required
Cyber security is a rapidly growing industry – both inside and outside of the military and Washington, DC is evolving as a hub for cyber professionals. Come join us and create an internal network of like-minded friends that will help you foster career growth while having fun in a social setting focused on learning about and discussing cyber-related topics.
Friday, January 25, 2019 6-7:30 pm | Eagle Grill $35++ per person Please call 202-355-0505 to RSVP
Sunday, January 27, 2019 Seating from 10 am to 2 pm $37++ per person Please call 202-628-8400 to RSVP Join The Army and Navy Club for a Normandy Brunch commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
FOX CONNER SOCIETY NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION January 22, 2019 6:30 pm | Ballroom Please call 202-355-0496 to RSVP
Orientations are a great way for new members to meet Club staff, other new members, and become familiar with all of the programming the ANC has to offer. The reception begins at 6:30 pm and includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, optional tours, and all the information you'll need to get the most out of your membership.
Monday, January 28, 2019 6 pm | Daiquiri Lounge Reservations are not required The Fox Conner Society, a Club within the Club, gathers once a month for drinks, a round table discussion and dinner. It is more than just a book club; the primary focus is building relationships and camaraderie among likeminded professionals.
CANCELLATION POLICY
DINNER AND JAZZ NIGHT
January 25, 2019 Seating from 6-9 pm Please call 202-628-8400 to RSVP
Due to the popularity of our paid events, any cancellation made within 72 hours of the event date will result in the member's account being charged 50% of the event price. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the event, and noshows, will result in the member's account being charged the full event price.
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.
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FORUMS & LECTURES
BOOK FORUM
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LUNCH & A LECTURE SERIES
"MacArthur's Spies: The Soldier, the Singer, and the Spymaster Who Defied the Japanese in World War II" By Peter Eisner
"Hero at Home"
with Sarah Verardo Saturday, January 19, 2019 Registration/Lunch 12 pm Presentation 12:30 pm Price $24++ per person
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Reception 6:30 pm Speaker 7 pm Price $10 per person A thrilling story of espionage, daring and deception set in the exotic landscape of occupied Manila during World War II. On January 2, 1942, Japanese troops marched into Manila unopposed by U.S. forces. Manila was a strategic port, a romantic American outpost and a jewel of a city. Tokyo saw its conquest of the Philippines as the key in its plan to control all of Asia, including Australia. Thousands of soldiers surrendered and were sent on the notorious eighty-mile Bataan Death March. But thousands of other Filipinos and Americans refused to surrender and hid in the Luzon hills above Bataan and Manila. MacArthur's Spies is the story of three of them, and how they successfully foiled the Japanese for more than two years, sabotaging Japanese efforts and preparing the way for MacArthur’s return.
BOOK FORUM
Hero at Home was inspired by Sarah Verardo's personal family journey: having three young daughters and a catastrophically wounded Veteran husband. The book honors the ones who came home, and embraces the loving memory of the ones who did not. An important read for those wishing to embrace the Wounded Heroes in their community and better understand that for these Heroes, the fight doesn't end when they return home. The mission continues and is a family affair. Injuries from military service can be both visible and invisible. Hero at Home celebrates the contribution that our Veterans have made, and shines a light on how vital it is to embrace these special families. Please note that this event is family-oriented and members are encouraged to bring their children. The author will perform a special reading for the children.
"Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith, and Life Well Lived" By Antonin Scalia,
Edited by Christopher Scalia and Edward Whelan
LUNCH & A LECTURE SERIES
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 Reception 6:30 pm Speaker 7 pm Price $10 per person
"China's Vision of Victory: Chinese Global Strategy and What it Means for America" with Dr. Jonathan Ward Friday, January 25, 2019 Registration/Lunch 12:30 pm Presentation 1 pm Price $24++ per person
Scalia Speaks collects for the first time his best speeches, covering topics as varied as the law, faith, virtue, pastimes, and his heroes and friends. Selected for their clarity and insight, these deeply personal speeches have been selected by Scalia's son Christopher and his former law clerk Edward Whelan. Please note that the event will include a forum moderator.
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.
REMINDERS
Dr. Jonathan D. T. Ward is the Founder of Atlas Organization, a Washington D.C. and New York based consultancy focused on Chinese and Indian national strategy, and US-China competition. He received his PhD from Oxford in China-India relations and has consulted for the U.S. Department of Defense on Chinese long-term strategy in the Indo-Pacific. He will be sharing a long-term view of China's military, economic, geographical, and technological goals and their meaning for American national security. Dr. Ward is in the process of completing a book on Chinese global strategy that will be released in 2019.
On forum nights the Main Dining Room opens a half hour early at 5:30 p.m. Please note that when you attend the Tuesday Night Seafood Buffet the night of a forum, your $10 forum fee is waived! December 2018
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t he Nutcracker
DINNER & A SHOW AT THE KENNEDY CENTER Sold out! Friday, December 7, 2018 Dinner at the ANC at 5:30 pm | Showtime: 7:30 pm $145 per person (Includes prix fixe dinner at the Club and ticket to the ballet.) Please call 202-355-0505 to be added to the waitlit.
Join us for a delicious pre-theater dinner at The Army and Navy Club and afterwards enjoy Ballet West's whimsical new production of The Nutcracker! Dinner at the Club will include a 3-course, prix fixe menu. Beverages are not included. Members will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the Kennedy Center.
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Army vs. Navy Football Game viewing party Saturday, December 8, 2018 Doors open at 2:30 pm | Kick-off at 3 pm Eagle Grill | $28++ per person Price includes buffet. Drinks are an additional charge. Please call 202-355-0505 for reservations. The rivalry continues! Join us for a football viewing party of the famed Army-Navy Game. Meet other die-hard fans and enjoy a delicious buffet as you watch the game on multiple screens in the Eagle Grill. 14
Sunday, December 16, 2018 Seating from 10 am to 2 pm $38++ 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. Join Santa for a fun holiday brunch at the Club. There will be crafts for the kids, a delicious menu that will please adults and children alike, and of course, an opportunity to chat with the big man himself! Don't forget your camera for pictures with Santa! The Club will also be collecting toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program. Please bring your unwrapped toy donation with a value of $10 or more to the Club the day of the brunch. To view the menu, please visit the ANC website at www.armynavyclub.org.
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AFTERNOON TEA A CHRISTMAS-THEMED AFTERNOON TEA Saturday, December 22, 2018 Main Dining Room | $35++ per person First Service: 1-3 pm Sold out! Second Service: 1:30-3:30 pm Sold out! Third Service: 3:30-5 pm Sold out! Fourth Service: 4-5:50 pm Sold out! Includes tea service and holiday treats. Reservations are limited to a maximum of 6 people at a table. The Army and Navy Club's Christmas-themed Afternoon Tea will get you in the holiday spirit! Please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org to be added to the waitlist.
BUFFET Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Seating from 11 am to 3 pm $54++ per adult | $18++ per child ages 5-12 (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Complimentary for children ages 4 & under. Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations. Celebrate Christmas in grand style at The Army and Navy Club! Enjoy gorgeous holiday dĂŠcor, a delicious buffet style meal, and the Christmas spirit on Christmas Day. Holiday cheer and good tidings are included! Seating begins at 11 am and is offered every half hour until 3 pm. To view the menu, please visit the ANC website at www.armynavyclub.org.
Sold out! Monday, December 31, 2018 7 pm to 12:20 am | Main Dining Room Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres: 7 pm | Dinner: 8 pm $250++ per couple | $125++ single (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Attire: Black Tie Formal | Band: Paradise Please call 202-628-8400 to be added to the waitlist. Start the evening with a cocktail reception and passed hors d’oeuvres followed by a firstclass dinner. Close out the night with dancing, a countdown, and a balloon drop at midnight, followed by a complimentary champagne toast to welcome the New Year. To view the menu, please visit the ANC website at www.armynavyclub.org.
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NEW YEAR'S DAY OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, January 1, 2019 Noon to 3 pm Member ticket admits a party of two: Free Guest tickets are available for advance purchase. Please hold on to your ticket and have it ready to present at the door. Reservations are not required. Please note that this event is open/limited seating.
Join us as we kick off 2019 in grand style with our Annual New Year’s Day Open House! Members are cordially invited to the Club for a fabulous reception with an open bar and buffet. Members are entitled to one (1) ticket per household that admits the member and spouse (or guest). Tickets have been mailed out to all resident members. If you are a non-resident member and would like to attend, or if you would like to purchase additional tickets, please contact Ariana Pierce at apierce@armynavyclub.org or 202-355-0520. Additional Tickets: $45 for guests 21 and over $25 for guests under 21 Children ages 4 and under are free Please note that valet parking is not available for this event. Travel by Metro is highly encouraged. Member tickets are not transferable. No denim permitted.
H I S T O R Y VA U LT
BY COL JAMES A. BR ACKEN, USMC (RET.), CLUB VICE PRESIDENT & HISTORIAN
Major General John Lincoln Clem, USA T he Dr ummer Boy of Chickamauga Lincoln Clem, a John colorful, beloved member of
our club for 46 years (he joined in 1891, 6 years after our Club was formed), ran away from his home in Newark, Ohio to join the Army at the start of the Civil War. He was 10 years old. Initially rejected by the 22nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment, he traveled along with them anyway, and made himself useful. Eventually they enlisted him as an 11-year-old Drummer Boy. During the Civil War young boys were able to join the Union Army by enlisting in non-combat positions. In the Union Army "…there were 40,000 such billets for musicians, drummers, flautists and buglers." Clem came to substantial fame, within the Army and throughout the Country, after the battle of Chickamauga. In the course of a Union retreat, a Confederate colonel demanded Clem’s surrender. The colonel shouted, "Stop running you little Yankee devil." Clem, wielding a musket trimmed to fit him, shot and seriously wounded the colonel. After the battle, Drummer Boy Clem was promoted to sergeant, the youngest soldier ever to become a noncommissioned soldier in the U.S. Army.
After being wounded twice, Clem was discharged in 1864. His small size, very young age, and his persistence to serve as a Union soldier created a legend around him and he was a media darling (sometimes celebrated more by fiction than fact) for many years. After Clem’s belated graduation from high school in 1870, he tried, unsuccessfully, to secure an appointment to West Point. Never at a loss for luck or ambition, he was delighted when President Ulysses S. Grant appointed him a second lieutenant in the regular Army. In time he became a colonel of quartermaster and served on active duty until 1915. When he reached mandatory retirement age that year, he was given a "tombstone" promotion to brigadier general, as was customary for Civil War veterans. The last soldier of the Civil War still serving when he retired, Clem was honored by the Congress of the United States with an additional promotion to major general one year later. After retiring, he lived in Washington, DC for many years and near the end of his life moved to Houston, Texas. While in Washington, General Clem was a regular at the Club and at the bridge table. He had a reputation as a warm and inviting man, and he was, as one would expect, a very popular member. ◄
The Confederate newspapers used Clem’s age and celebrity to show "what sore straits the Yankees are driven to when they have to send their babies into battle." December 2018
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e thank you, our donors! For the Library Trust's final 2018 Dispatch column, we thank all our donors, members, and friends who have helped make this one of the most exciting, eventful, and accomplished years in the Library Trust's history. Thanks to your support, we have hosted more and better events and exhibitions, achieved longstanding production goals like building a website and partnering with outside art museums and military institutions, and built our Club community in ways that were not possible previously. You have enabled the Library Trust to plan well into the future, so that we may build upon our accomplishments and provide you with ever better events and shows in the years to come. Without your donations and engagement, this would not be possible. Thank you again, and again, and again.
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The Library Trust is planning its 2019 art season and we would love to hear from you! If you have thoughts on our programming from this past year, or suggestions for events and exhibitions you would like to see in the future, please reach out and share your ideas, thoughts, opinions, questions, musings, compliments, and suggestions. Please email all messages to: AltenburgJ@GTLaw.com. For those unable to attend, we share our memories of Rob Dalessandro's superb 7 November presentation about the transformation of the United States Armed Forces during World War I. This marvelous discussion marked our third and final WWI event of the year, in honor of the centennial anniversary of Armistice Day. Rob, as always, enlightened and delighted the audience, sharing fascinating anecdotes and unique information about life in the US in and around the Great War. Thank you, Rob, not only for providing compelling presentations, but also for serving as a stalwart member of the Library Trust Committee and as an invaluable advisor for both our book collection and our art collection. Our Collections website, Collections.ArmyNavyClub.org, grows monthly. In addition to all the Club's major works, two additional archives are now available for members and the public to explore on our online collection. The Roy Boehm Archive chronicles more than half a century of the military career and later civilian life of Lieutenant Commander Roy H. Boehm, USN (1924-2008), best known for helping to develop and then lead the special operations unit that would become the Navy SEALs. The Members in History collection comprises each of the 102 covers of Time Magazine featuring a member of The Army and Navy Club since the magazine was founded in 1923. Our first cover is the July 9, 1923 portrait of General Mason M. Patrick, for whom Patrick Air Force Base in Florida is named. We will add more special collections during 2019. We also plan to add a special donor page that will recognize the many supporters of the Library Trust.
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Our website continues to attract interest from museums and artists across the country. Most recently, the World War I Centennial Commission asked for permission to use our high-resolution digital photograph of the General Harbord portrait (in the Club's Ballroom) for use in one of the Commission's publications. The portrait was donated in 1923 by Marine Corps Officers who served in Harbord's command in 1918. Furthermore, the Dixon Gallery in Memphis, Tennessee requested our current photography and research of the William McGregor Paxton murals in the Club's Main Dining Room for an upcoming retrospective exhibition of Paxton and his wife, the painter Elizabeth Okie Paxton. These projects further reinforce the value of the Library Trust's digitization project and online collection, which enables us to become part of a larger community of museums, military institutions, libraries, and art collections around the country. Please consider making regular, tax-deductible donations to the 501(c) (3) Library Trust through your monthly Club dues. Or perhaps you're interested in giving a significant "holiday present" to the Library Trust. ☺ We welcome donations in all forms. As we expand our activities, the need for financial support grows with it. The new "Special Collections" on the website doubled the space required and the monthly maintenance cost for the website. Updating object labels and the planning and execution of exhibits costs the Library Trust. We want as many members and guests as possible to see what the Library Trust is doing for the Club; to that end, the World War I exhibit will continue in the Iwo Jima/John Paul Jones Room through the holidays and the New Year's Day reception. For those who cater an event in those rooms, the exhibit provides a special attraction for you and your guests. Our special arts and prints exhibit, culled from pieces throughout the entire Club will continue as a special exhibit in the Eagle Grill—also through the holidays and New Year's Day reception. Be sure to visit these special exhibits when you're at the Club—especially if you're there for the Thanksgiving Day Buffet, Christmas Day Buffet, or the New Year's Day reception. We continue to seek donors for two significant naming opportunities for sponsors who want to help the Library Trust attain an endowment corpus sufficient to support the Library Trust in perpetuity. ◄
THE LIBR A RY TRUST ONLINE COLLEC TIONS WEBSITE • Visit Col lec tions. A rmyNav yClub.org today •
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Dinner and a Show at the Kennedy Center
MISS SAIGON Friday, January 11, 2019 Dinner at the Club: 5:30 pm Showtime: 7:30 pm $145 per person
Includes prix fixe dinner at the Club and ticket to the ballet. Due to the nature of the event, cancellations and refunds will not be allowed after January 4th. Space is limited.
Join us for a delicious pre-theater dinner at The Army and Navy Club and afterwards experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical Miss Saigon, from the creators of Les MisĂŠrables. Dinner at the Club will include a 3-course, prix fixe menu. Beverages are not included. Members will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the Kennedy Center. For reservations, please call Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or visit the ANC website for online reservations.