The Dispatch October 2020 Issue

DITHE SPATCH

A PUBLICATION OF THE ARMY AND NAV Y CLUB

OCTOBER 2020

THANKSGIVING 2020

OFFERING TWO DIFFERENT
WAYS TO CELEBRATE!

A LETTER FROM THE

PRESIDENT

MG Daniel V. Wright, USA (Ret.) CONTENTS
Membership
[email protected]
Member News and more ..... 3
It’s hard to believe one, the Club will that this event may Finally, with the holi- Upcoming Events
fall is here and the host a smaller, so- sell-out quicker than days coming up, I
holidays are around cially distanced style usual, so make your want to note the Events and Club Programs .... 4
the corner. As noted costume luncheon reservations soon! Employee Holiday Regular Features
last month, holidays with candy and Fund. This Fund is History Vault ..... 7
crafts, or parents can Then, as mentioned different than ANC
and special events; choose to order a to- on the cover, this Cares that we set up Library Trust Fund Update ..... 11
most notably the go meal for the fam- year we are offering while the Club was ON THE COVER
big three coming up: ily to enjoy at home. two ways to enjoy closed due to the Thanksgiving Meal
Halloween, Salute to Thanksgiving. The pandemic. Each em- Photo Credit: Getty Images
the Armed Forces, first is Thanksgiving
and Thanksgiving; On Saturday, No- at the Club, but rath- ployee benefits from THE DISPATCH MAGAZINE
are going to look a vember 7, the Club er than our tradition- the Holiday Fund, A Publication of The Army and Navy Club
little different than will host former al buffet, we will of- which is made up
they have in the past. Secretary of the fer a plated 4-course of 100% members’ on Farragut Square
Navy William L. Ball meal. The second is donations. This has OCTOBER 2020
as keynote speaker a to-go order that been a tough year
For Halloween, staff at our Annual Salute members can pick- for all, and any con- Editor
sent out a survey to to the Army Forces up the Wednesday tribution would be Liz Juskie
resident members to Gala. We expect the before, and it will appreciated more Art & Design
determine what ac- Club will have to be the same menu than you know this Emily Jatczak
tivities parents and abide by some social holiday season. A Platinum Club of America
grandparents would distancing guide-
feel comfortable let- lines. We will accom- that is served at the
ting their kids par- modate as many Club. For details
ticipate in. To try and members as possi- on both options,
accommodate every- ble, but keep in mind please see page 5.

A LETTER FROM THE

GENERAL MANAGER

Sarah Ford

[email protected] DIRECTORY & HOURS
Accounting
Your favorite Fall holidays are The Board of Governors to gauge interest in vari- 202-534-3194
around the corner! Some also created a Health Advi- ous programs and events
events may look a little dif- sory Sub-Committee com- for fall and winter. Your 9 am-5 pm (Monday-Friday)
ferent as we navigate the prised of several members input is critical for our Membership & Marketing
next phases of DC reopening, with extensive knowledge success, so please take a
but we are thrilled to offer of public health and safety few minutes to respond. 202-721-2091
them with health and safety to advise us on enhanced 9 am-5 pm (Monday-Friday)
at the forefront of our minds. protocols. Further, all em- As always, it is an honor
Catering & Sales
ployees have been trained and a pleasure to serve 202-355-0525
We have implemented ad- and tested on heightened you. I’m excited about our
ditional measures to ensure health and safety opera- great line-up of events 9 am-5 pm (Monday-Friday)
the well-being of all mem- tions. It’s our goal to make both in person and virtual! Dining & Hotel Reservations
bers, guests, and staff. We The Army and Navy Club the
have increased the presence safest place to visit, aside 202-628-8400
of security officers to monitor from your own homes. Open 24/7
the Clubhouse, guard the in- Library
valuable art work, and offer a In the coming weeks we will
warm welcome upon arrival. be sending short surveys 202-721-2096
10 am-6 pm (Monday-Friday)

Librarian on Site
10 am-6 pm (Monday-Friday)

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THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB MEMBERSHIP // MEMBER NEWS
WELCOMES THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NEW YORK MG Daniel V. Wright, USA (Ret.)

Mr. William Robert (Bob) Andrews (LTC, CDR Joseph William Flanagan, USN President
COL Marc L. Warren, USA (Ret.)
USA) (Ret.)
Vice President
Mr. Zachary Beecher (CPT, USAR) OHIO CAPT James H. Czerwonky, USN (Ret.)

LCDR J.P. Foley, USN Ms. Erin Graham Secretary
BG Malinda E. Dunn, USA (Ret.)
ENS Edward G. Lefkof, USN
Treasurer
Mr. Alcides Santana SOUTH CAROLINA Lt Col John H. La Raia, USAFR (Ret.)

Mr. George F. Smalley RADM Stephen C. Evans, USN (Ret.) Finance Committee, Chairman
LTG Larry R. Jordan, USA (Ret.)
AVM Michael Smeath, RAF
House Committee, Chair
TEXAS CDR Christopher P. Thomas, USN (Ret.)

GEORGIA CDR James K. Hill, USN Membership Committee, Chair
Col Eugene P. Gay, USAF (Ret.)
COL John D. Broderick, USA (Ret.) CPT Timothy D. Ross, USA Special Events Committee, Chair
RADM Moira N. Flanders, USN (Ret.)
HAWAII VIRGINIA
CDR Christopher Newell COL Brett Buehner, USA Governor
COL. John Christopher Spear, USA (Ret.) CPT James Culak, USA Capt Donald Hooper, USMC
CPT Demetrius Hollis, USA
IDAHO Capt Will McGee, USMC Governor
Mr. Andrew C. Roan (ENS, USN) LTC Jennifer L. Nolan, USA Mr. Dennis J. Hough, Jr. (1st Lt, USAF)
MAJ Adam R. Sasso, MD, USA
INDIANA COL Andrew Graham Smith, British Governor
Col James Michael Allman, USAF (Ret.) Embassy COL Michael Kirby, USA (Ret.)

MARYLAND WASHINGTON Governor
CDR Christopher E. Barnes, USN 2LT Jennifer Laurel, USA Brig Gen Edward Rodriguez Jr., USAFR (Ret.)
CAPT Pete Melnick, USCG
Ms. Jule E. Miller INTERNATIONAL Governor
CDR Charles W. Scheck, USCG (Ret.) CPT Blake Hunnewell, USA Lt Col Euseekers Williams Jr., USMC (Ret.)

ANC Custom Face Masks: Available in Navy or Black! Governor

It's always useful to have more than one face mask! Club Historian
Machine washable and reusable ANC Face Masks Col James A. Bracken, USMC (Ret.)
are available to order individually, or in packs of
3, through the ANC Gift Shop on the Club Website, Curator
Maj William Lang, USAF (Ret.)
located under the Specialty Items tab.
LIBRARY TRUST FUND
Be sure to include which color you would like when MG John D. Altenburg Jr., USA (Ret.)
filling out the order form! If you wish to mix & match
colors, just make a note in the color field on the form. Chair

WELCOME HOME SOUNDING TAPS EXECUTIVE STAFF
The Army and Navy Club thanks you for Our heartfelt sympathy to the Sarah Ford

your continued service and sacrifice: family and friends of: General Manager
202-721-2094
LT David Sigel, USN - Washington, D.C. Mrs. Patricia M. Miller – Sykesville, MD Mark Peckham
Mrs. David M. Thomas – Potomac Falls, VA
Director of Human Resources
BG David E. Greer - Santa Cruz, CA 202-721-2084
Liz 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

Will Andersen
Club Librarian
202-721-2096

3 | OCTOBER 2020

EVENTS // CLUB PROGRAMS BOOK FORUM
“Young Washington: How Wilderness and War
BOOK FORUM
"George Marshall: Defender of the Republic" by David Roll Forged America’s Founding Father”
by Peter Stark
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Reception: 6:30pm | Speaker: 7:00pm Tuesday, October 20, 2020
$10++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Reception: 6:30pm | Speaker: 7:00pm
$10++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax)
Defender of the Republic restores George Marshall to
his rightful place as one of America’s most essential With powerful narrative drive and vivid writing, Young
leaders and offers up a portrait of the man that is far more authentic and Washington recounts the wilderness trials, controversial
nuanced than previous biographies. Tapping into a deep array of primary battles, and emotional entanglements that transformed Washington
sources, many revealed for the first time, Roll challenges decades of from a temperamental striver into a mature leader. Enduring
historical assumptions, breaking new ground not just on Marshall’s terrifying summer storms and subzero winters imparted resilience
WWII legacy, but in his roles as special envoy to China, secretary of and self-reliance, helping prepare him for what he would one
state, and secretary of defense at the dawn of the Cold War. Set against day face at Valley Forge. Leading the Virginia troops into battle
the backdrop of five major conflicts—two world wars, Palestine, taught him to set aside his own relentless ambitions and stand in
Korea, and the Cold War—Marshall's education in military, diplomatic, solidarity with those who looked to him for leadership. By weaving
and political power, replete with their nuances and ambiguities, together Washington’s harrowing wilderness adventures and a
runs parallel with America's emergence as a global superpower. The broader historical context, Young Washington offers new insights
result is a defining account of one of our most consequential leaders. into the dramatic years that shaped the man who shaped a nation.

BOOK FORUM BOOK FORUM
" Four Hours of Fury: The Untold Story of World War II's Largest "The Great Rift: Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, and the Broken

Airborne Invasion and the Final Push into Nazi Germany" Freindship that Defined an Era"
by James M. Fenelon by James Mann

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Reception: 6:30pm | Speaker: 7:00pm Reception: 6:30pm | Speaker: 7:00pm
$10++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) $10++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax)

In this viscerally exciting account, a paratrooper- Dick Cheney and Colin Powell emerged on the national
turned-historian reveals the details of World War scene more than thirty years ago, and it is easy to forget
II’s largest airborne operation—one that dropped 17,000 Allied that they were once allies. The two men collaborated
paratroopers deep into the heart of Nazi Germany. Four Hours closely in the successful American wars in Panama and Iraq during
of Fury follows the 17th Airborne Division as they prepare for the presidency of George H. W. Bush - but from this pinnacle,
Operation Varsity, a campaign that would rival Normandy in scale conflicts of ideology and sensibility drove them apart. Returning
and become one of the most successful and important of the war. to government service under George W. Bush in 2001, they (and
their respective allies within the administration) fell into ever-
ENJOY 25% OFF YOUR HOTEL ROOM! deepening antagonism over the role America should play in a world
marked by terrorism and other nontraditional threats. In a wide-
Membersandtheirguests,aswellasReciprocalGuests,can ranging, deeply researched, and dramatic narrative, James Mann
enjoy 25% off their hotel room on Book Forum nights, and explores each man’s biography and philosophical predispositions
New Member Orientations! To make a reservation, please to show how and why this deep and permanent rupture occurred.
contact the Front Desk at 202-629-8400 and mention this Through dozens of original interviews and surprising revelations
special offer to get your hotel room at a discounted rate! from presidential archives, he brings to life the very human story of
how this influential friendship turned so sour and how the enmity of
these two powerful men colored the way America acts in the world.

EVENT REMINDERS
Dress Code: Traditional business attire (jackets and neckties for men, equally appropriate attire for women) is the dress code for
special events in the Ballroom and Main Dining Room. The prescribed service uniform of the day is acceptable. No denim permitted.

Special Event 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.

For additional questions regarding special events, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at [email protected].

REMINDERS RESERVATIONS
On forum nights the Main Dining Room opens a half hour early at 5:30 For reservations, please visit the Club Calendar at
www.armynavyclub.org, or by contacting Elizabeth
pm. Please note that when you attend the Tuesday Night Prix Fixe Newcomer at [email protected]. All book
Seafood Menu the night of a forum, your $10++ forum fee is waived. forums, unless otherwise noted, are $10++ per person.

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THANKSGIVING

at the Club

November 26th, 2020 | Seatings from 10:30am - 6:30pm
$40++ per adult | $20++ per child ages 5-12
Complimentary for children ages 4 & under.

Please call (202) 628-8400 to make your reservation!

The Army and Navy Club invites you to Thanksgiving at the Club! Enjoy a 4-course
meal prepared by the ANC Culinary Team that will have you and yours leaving
stuffed like a turkey!

Based on the current social distancing requirements, members are required to wear a

face mask when they are not eating or drinking, tables can be no more than 6 people and

will be spaced 6 feet apart. Each table will be given a 2-hour time limit.

First Course Entrée

Roasted Turkey Breast,
Prime Rib of Beef, or Grilled Salmon
Butternut Squash or Army Navy Bean

Second Course Dessert

Caesar or House Salad Pumpkin Pie or Pecan Pie

* Members with dietary restrictions can inquire with Club staff ragarding alternative options.

To-Go Option

The above menu will be available for pick-up at the Club on
Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 between 10:30am - 6:30pm.

$40+ per adult | $20+ per child ages 5-12

This year the Club is giving members the option to order the same 4-course
Thanksgiving meal to go!

Members can also purchase alcoholic beverages such as cocktail ingredients
and red and white wines.

The To-Go order form can be found on the homepage of the private side of
the website. Orders can also be placed by contacting Patrick Grady directly at

[email protected] or (202) 721-2089.
Orders must be received no later than 5 pm on Thursday, November 19, 2020.

EVENTS // CLUB PROGRAMS

GERMAN BRUNCH

Sunday, October 4, 2020
Seatings from 10 am to 2 pm
$39++ pp (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax)
Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations.

Can't get to Germany? Get a little taste of Germany at the Club! Authentic German breakfast
favorites will be featured in addition to the Club's regular à la carte brunch menu.

S unday Sundays, October 11, 18, 25
Sundays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Brunch
Seatings from 10 am to 2 pm
À La Carte Menu

Join us for Sunday Brunch! Each week our Chef creates a menu to feature DC's freshest and
highest quality ingredients, giving our members and guests one more reason to visit often.

To make a reservation, please call 202-628-8400 or email [email protected].

Seafood - Prix Fixe Menu

Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27

Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17, 24
Seatings from 6 to 9 pm

$48++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax)
For reservations, please call 202-628-8400 or email [email protected].

In light of current events and as a precautionary measure, we will be offering a prix fixe
menu rather than our traditional Seafood Buffet. We will still be offering fresh, local
seafood options to choose from in addition to our regular a la carte menu.

Washington Ship Model Society
Happy Hour

Postponed Until 2021!
Friday, October 23, 2020

We regret to inform you that the Washington Sip Model Society Happy Hour,
scheduled for October 23rd has been postponed due to format restrictions. If
you have signed up for this event, your reservation will be cancelled and when a

new date is confirmed, you’ll be able to re-register.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to hosting
this event at a later date.

MARKING HISTORY // HISTORY VAULT

THE 1925 SHENANDOAH AIR DISASTER AND CLUB MEMBER
LCDR ZACHARY LANSDOWNE, USN

By Col James A. Bracken, USMC (Ret.) Club Vice President & Historian

The United States Navy, seeing the
success the Germans had with rigid,
lighter-than airships during WW I,
procured an air fleet of five dirigibles.
The first, USS Shenandoah, was cap-
tained by an experienced lighter-than–
air aviator, Lieutenant Commander
Zachary Lansdowne, a 1911 Annapolis
graduate who became a Club member
in 1914.
“The citizens of Noble County, Ohio were alarmed and amazed when
After five years duty in destroyers, this state of the art marvel came tumbling out of the sky into their
Lansdowne graduated from flight rural and isolated community. While lavishing care and support on the
school and was designated Naval Aviator #105. With the United survivors, the locals also looted the wreckage and made souvenirs of
States entry into World War I he was assigned to England’s Royal valuable equipment.”

Air Service in September 1917 and later sent to France for duty in The reported looting seriously hampered Navy investigators and de-
dirigibles. In 1919 he served on board the British rigid airship R-34 layed completion of their investigation. In the interim, rumors flew
during its historic non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean. For insinuating errors by LCDR Lansdowne had caused the fatal crash.
that accomplishment he was awarded the Navy Cross. Subsequent Navy hearings found “aerodynamic forces had brought

ZR-1 to the ground, the gasbags had not burst from pressure, there had
been no explosion and the air ship had not been mishandled.”

The facts were that the survivors owed their lives to the Navy’s foresight,
owing to Lansdowne’s suggestions and innovation in filling the gasbags
with helium rather than the dangerously volatile hydrogen. Lansdowne
was fully exonerated.

Outraged by the tragic crash of the Shenandoah, aviation proponent
Brig. Gen. Billy Mitchell unleashed a 6,000-word press statement cit-
ing “incompetency,” “criminal negligence,” and “almost treasonable
administration” by Army and Navy leaders. It was Mitchell’s outrage
over the tragic loss of life that subsequently led to his court martial.
In early 1924 Lansdowne took command of the Navy’s first rigid,
lighter–than-airship, USS Shenandoah (ZR-1) described as a “he- The crash and the looting that followed seemed to shock the nation and
lium filled, 628 foot, cigar shaped dirigible, with its cabin, the size when it was reported that Lansdowne’s class ring was missing from his
of a Pullman car dangling underneath.” finger, the agitation increased. Many years
later the populace felt relief when the ring
The Navy was using Shenandoah in a good-will role and in Sep- was found in a farm field near the site.
tember 1925 the airship was ordered on a mid-west tour with its
first stop programmed to be an air show in St. Louis. Lansdowne, “A dirigible crash site, like an elephant exe-
who grew up in Ohio, was particularly cognizant of Ohio’s un- cution site is something worth visiting” and
predictable storms at that time of year and asked permission to over the years Noble County entrepreneurs
reroute his airship. But the Navy dictated the flight path and per- have made every effort to provide several
mission was refused. Newspapers of the day subsequently reported opportunities for curiosity seekers to visit
that while flying westward from Lakehurst, New Jersey, “(Lansd- the site and purchase mementos.
owne) and his crew were stuck by a squall of cyclone proportions
while flying over Ohio and the dirigible was torn apart, breaking In 1925, LCDR Lansdowne’s portrait graced
into three sections and the cabin was separated and fell to earth. a cover of Time Magazine a copy of which
Lansdowne and 13 of the men in his 42 man crew perished.” can be seen on the B-1 level of the Clubhouse.

7 | OCTOBER 2020

OCTOBER 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
2 3
1

4 5 6 7 8 9 10
German Themed Seafood Prix Scotch Tasting -
Fixe Menu
Sunday Brunch Sold Out!
David Roll
Book Forum

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Sunday Brunch Club Closed Seafood Prix
Fixe Menu

18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Sunday Brunch Seafood Prix 28 Washington Ship
Fixe Menu Model Society
Peter Stark Happy Hour -
Book Forum Postponed

25 26 27 29 30 31
Sunday Brunch Seafood Prix
Fixe Menu Fox Conner Kid's Halloween
James Fenelon Society Event
Book Forum

EVENTS SNAPSHOT 10/20 6:00 pm - Peter Stark Book Forum
10/23 6:00 pm - Washington Ship Society Happy Hour
10/4 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - German Themed Sunday Brunch
10/6 6:30 pm - David Roll Book Forum 10/27 6:30 pm - James Fenelon Book Forum
10/9 6:00 pm - Scotch Tasting - Sold Out!

NOVEMBER 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
2 26
1 3 4 51 73
Sunday Brunch Seafood Prix Annual Salute to the
Fixe Menu Armed Forces Gala

8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Sunday Brunch Seafood Prix 18
Fixe Menu 25
15 16 New Member 19 20 21
Sunday Brunch Orientation

22 23 17 26 27 28
Sunday Brunch Seafood Prix Thanksgiving Day Club Closed
Fixe Menu
Jim Mann
Book Forum

24
Seafood Prix
Fixe Menu

29 30 31
Sunday Brunch Fox Conner
Society

11/7 EVENTS SNAPSHOT 11/13 DINING CLOSURES
11/10 11/14
11/17 6:00 pm - Annual Salute to the Armed Forces Gala Dinner will be served in the Eagle Gril
11/26 6:00 pm - New Member Orientation Dinner will be served in the Eagle Grill
6:30 pm - Jim Mann Book Forum
10 am - Thanksgiving Meal at the Club

The Army and Navy Club’s

Special Holiday Rates!

Members, their guests, and reciprocal
members can enjoy 25% off our regular rates

for the holiday season!

Holidays included in 25% off promotion:

Halloween, Salute Gala, Thanksgiving,

Members: Reciprocal Members and Guests: and Christmas.
Standard Queen Room $176.00
Standard Queen Room $221.00

King Room $188.00 King Room $236.00
Deluxe Room $212.00 Deluxe Room $259.00

Premium Room $250.00 Premium Room $289.00

Book your stay with us today!

contacttoomuarkFeryoonutrDreesskeartva2t0i2o-6n2,8-8400.

Kids' Halloween Celebrat ion

The Saturday, October 31, 2020
Haunt Reservations limited to parties of 6 people.
Must $28++ per adult | $16++ per child up to age 12
Go On!
Fear not! Even though Halloween is going to look a little different this year, we have
two great options to make sure your kids have a Spooktacular Halloween! Regardless
of how you participate, you must register through the website. Once your registration
is confirmed we will send you the order form to complete. Orders for both in-person

and to-go must be received no later than 12pm on Tuesday, October 27th.

Option 1:
Join us for a Sit-Down Costume Lunch from 11am-1pm! Crafts will be delivered to your
table and the kiddos can trek through the Haunted Candy Graveyard, play the candy-

corn guessing game and vote for their favorite carved pumpkins!

Option 2:
A To-Go Menu Option with Candy and Crafts that can be enjoyed from the comfort of

your home! The below menu will be available for pick-up from the Club from 1:30-
3:30pm. Orders will be confirmed 2-3 days before the pickup date.

Menu Options:
The Adult Menu includes a House Salad, choice of entrée (Rosemary-Roasted Chicken

with Madeira Reduction or Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Herb Butter) with sides of
Broccoli, Mac & Cheese, and Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes, all included.

The Children’s Menu includes Chicken Tenders with Ketchup and Honey Mustard and
sides of Broccoli, Mac & Cheese and Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes, all included.

For dessert we'll have members' favorite Halloween Sugar Cookies and Halloween
themed cupcakes for the kiddos to decorate!

annual Salute

Galato the Armed Forces
Saturday, November 7, 2020
Doors Open: 6pm | Dinner: 7pm
Price $85++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax)
Dress Code: Black Tie or Mess Dress
Keynote Speaker: ANC Member and Former Secretary of the Navy,

Honorable William L. Ball, III

Join The Army and Navy Club in hosting Honorable William L. Ball, III
as keynote speaker at our Annual Black Tie Gala. The event is sure to be an evening full of

camaraderie, highlighted by our great military leaders and shared commitment to service.

About the Keynote Speaker:
Will Ball has held senior positions in both the public and private sectors in a career that spans over 40 years in the Nation’s
Capital. Mr. Ball began his government service in 1975 on the U.S. Senate staff. For ten years, he served in senior staff
positions, including as a chief of staff for two former Senate committee chairmen and as a professional staff member at
the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Subsequently, Mr. Ball joined the Reagan Administration as the Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs under
Secretary of State George Shultz. In 1986, he joined the White House staff and was appointed as Assistant to the Presi-
dent for Legislative Affairs where he served as President Reagan’s chief liaison to the Congress.
In 1988, he was nominated by President Reagan to be the 67th Secretary of the Navy, and was confirmed in March of that year by the
Senate. Following completion of the President’s term in office, Mr. Ball moved to the private sector to become head of a national trade as-
sociation representing major soft drink and beverage companies, and in 2005, he formed a government relations consulting firm, Ball &
Associates. He currently serves as an advisor to the Georgia Department of Economic Development on military installations and activities
located in Georgia, and for employers across the state working in the defense and aerospace sector.
Ball is a 1969 Navy ROTC graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology and after receiving his commission served as a Surface Warfare
Officer assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Sellers (DDG-11). Ashore, he served at the Bureau of Naval Personnel and the Office of
Legislative Affairs before completing his active duty service. In addition to his business activities, he is a trustee and former chairman of the
Asia Foundation, a former member of the Georgia Tech President’s Advisory Board, a former trustee of the Maine Maritime Academy, and
a former director of the Naval Historical Foundation. He and his wife, the former Patricia Adkins of Memphis, have four grown daughters
and three grandchildren and reside in Alexandria, Virginia.

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A Letter from the Library Trust Chairman LIBRARY TRUST FUND // UPDATE

MG John D. Altenburg, USA (Ret.)

Major Enhancements to Online Collection: Collections.ArmyNavyClub.org
Over the past six months the Library Trust has been striving to offer our members premier online access to our art collection through
our website, art features in The Bugle, longform art columns for our Library Trust subscribers, and webinar events. We are pleased
to announce the launch of a comprehensive update to our Online Collection that will allow you even greater access to our artworks.

Enhanced Collections Search
A number of new features greatly augment the Online Collection’s search functions. Most significantly, all of our “special collec-
tions” have now been integrated into our primary collection, which makes them searchable through our “keyword search.” This
includes our Civil War stereograph collection, the Roy Boehm “First Navy SEAL” archive, and the Members in History collection
of Club Members who appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine. This means that you can now search using keywords through a
total of 1,350 unique objects (and growing in number every month).

Further enhancements to the site include additional image views for sculptures. Simply click on the “Additional Image” view beneath
the main image to see it at a different angle.
New and Improved Stereograph Collections Pages
Our Civil War stereograph collection comprises approximately 1,000 individual stereographs, each of which are scanned and ar-
chived, and all textual content transcribed from each object in order to make them searchable in our database. We recently uploaded
a new batch of approximately 350 stereographs to the website and also made a number of significant web enhancements to help you
explore them. The stereographs are now organized in separate subfolders for easy navigation. Visit our website, select Special Collec-
tions from our Search the Collections menu, and click on Civil War Stereographs at the bottom of the page.

The stereographs are divided into “boxes,” which translate directly to how they are physically sorted and organized in the Club
Library. Each box has multiple subfolders, which are organized alphabetically by subject. Once you are on an individual object page,
you can scroll down to the object Label, where we have transcribed the content from the back of that object. You can also navigate
back and forth between stereographs using the Previous and Next buttons beneath each image.
Please Support the Library Trust
The Library Trust’s collections, exhibitions, and public programs offer inspiring encounters with military art, literature, and cul-
ture, and your contributions directly support our efforts and initiatives. Gifts at every level are vital. Please consider making regular,
tax-deductible donations to the 501(c)(3) Library Trust through your monthly or quarterly Club dues.

11 | OCTOBER 2020

THE DISPATCH
The Army and Navy Club
901 Seventeenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-2503

scotch tasting

Friday, October 9, 2020 - Sold Out!

6 pm to 7:30 pm | Ballroom
$40++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax)
Price Includes tasting and light hors d'oeuvres.

Join us for an informative scotch tasting
experience with multiple selections to taste

and learn about!
To be added to the wait list, please contact
Elizabeth Newcomer at [email protected].

*Due to social distancing requirements, groups can be no more than 6 people,
tables will be spaced 6 feet apart, and all food will be plated individually to ensure

the safety of our members.*