The Dispatch January 2022

JANUARY 2022

THE DISPATCH

A PUBLICATION OF THE AR MY AND NAV Y CLUB

20NEW YEAR
NEW EVENTS

NEW CONTENT

NEW LAYOUT

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7 DIRECTORY & HOURS
17 13 Accounting
202-534-3194

9 am-5 pm (Monday-Friday)
Membership & Marketing

202-721-2091
9 am-5 pm (Monday-Friday)

Catering
202-355-0505
9 am-5 pm (Monday-Friday)
Dining & Hotel Reservations
202-628-8400

Open 24/7
Library

202-721-2096
6 am-9 pm (Monday-Saturday)

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

Fitness Center
5am-10pm (Monday-Sunday)

18 EXECUTIVE STAFF
Sarah Ford
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General Manager
A Publication of The Army and Navy Club Letter from the President ... 3 202-721-2094
on Farragut Square Letter from the GM ... 4 Mark Peckham
Membership
JANUARY 2 022 Member News ... 6 Director of Human Resources
Member Spotlight ... 7 202-721-2084
Editor ON THE COVER Events & Club Programs Liz Juskie
Liz Juskie Upcoming Events ... 8
Art & Design Fireworks Club Calendar ... 14 Director of Membership,
Emily Jatczak Photo Credit: Kristian Løvstad Save-the-Date ... 16 Marketing & Communications
Food & Beverage
Chef's Corner/Cocktail of the Month ... 17 202-721-2091
Cover Story ... 18 Raquel Tapia
Club Life Director of Finance
Reciprocal Club Spotlight ... 22 202-721-2087
ANC Archives Tibor Szabo
Library Trust Update ... 20 Director of House Operations
History Vault ... 23 202-721-2083
Patrick Grady
Director of Food & Beverage
202-721-2089
Kirk Deloach
Executive Chef
202-721-2092
Will Andersen
Club Librarian
202-721-2096
Elizabeth Newcomer
Director of Events & Catering
202-355-0505

A Platinum Club of America

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A LETTER FROM THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

PRESIDENT COL Marc L. Warren, USA (Ret.)
President
COL Marc L. Warren, USA (Ret.)
CAPT James H. Czerwonky, USN (Ret.)
[email protected] Vice President

Happy New Year! We are moving into what I think will be a banner year for our Club. Despite RADM Moira N. Flanders, USN (Ret.)
the mutations of COVID-19, the quality and character of The Army and Navy Club are im- Secretary
mutable. Thanks to the loyalty of our membership, patronage numbers are up, contributions to
the Employee Holiday Fund reached a record level (thank you!), and we ended 2021 with more BG Malinda E. Dunn, USA (Ret.)
new members than in pre-pandemic 2019. Treasurer

Our Club’s reputation remains high among both members and club industry professionals. The LTG Larry R. Jordan, USA (Ret.)
Army and Navy Club, and our outstanding General Manager Sarah Ford, were recently featured House Committee, Chair
in the Club Management Association of America’s Club Management magazine. Many members
have told me how beautiful the Club looked during the Holidays, and you should know that our Col Eugene P. Gay, USAF (Ret.)
professional staff decorated the Club for a second year in a row (and saved us the significant cost Special Events Committee, Chair
of a professional decorator). Lt Col John H. La Raia, USAFR (Ret.)

In January, we will offer weekly Sunday Brunches and Seafood Buffets, in-person and virtual Finance Committee, Chair
book forums and new member orientations, two Chef ’s Table dinners, and “Dinner & A Show” CDR Christopher P. Thomas, USN (Ret.)
featuring the musical production Ain’t Too Proud. We are delighted to host Air Vice-Marshal
Mick Smeath, Defense Attaché from the Embassy of the United Kingdom, as speaker and guest Membership Committee, Chair
of honor at the January Defense Perspective Lunch Series. These events are in addition to the
Chess Club and Fox Conner Society meetings. COL Michael Kirby, USA (Ret.)
Governor

Lt Col Euseekers Williams Jr., USMC (Ret.)
Governor

MAJ Miranda Summers Lowe, USA
Governor

Capt Donald Hooper, USMC
Governor

On January 5, we will officially add the colors of the United States Space Force to the service Mr. Herbert L. Shatzen (CPT, USA)
colors display on the parade level. The brief ceremony marking the addition of the Space Force Governor
demonstrates the Club’s commitment to future members who will serve as Guardians. Dem-
onstrating the Club’s commitment to our current members and their long and faithful service, Mr. Dennis J. Hough, Jr. (1st Lt, USAF)
we will recognize eight new Golden Knights during the week of the Annual Meeting in April. Governor
Those Golden Knights will have been members of the Club for fifty years – and joined when the
idea of a U.S. Space Force was science fiction. Club Historian
COL Geoffrey Prosch, USA (Ret.)
Speaking of the Annual Meeting that will be held on Wednesday, April 20, I remind everyone Col James A. Bracken, USMC (Ret.) -
that we will have a grand (and complimentary) reception after the meeting. I look forward to
seeing you then. In the interim, I look forward to seeing you at the Club. Club Historian, Emeritus

Curator
Maj William Lang, USAF (Ret.)

COL Marc L. Warren, USA (Ret.) LIBRARY TRUST
Club President MG John D. Altenburg Jr., USA (Ret.)

Chair

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A LETTER FROM THE

GENERAL MANAGER

Ms. Sarah M. Ford, CHAE

[email protected]

You know the saying “Time flies when you’re having fun”? I’ve found that to be exceedingly true this holiday season. It seems
that since Thanksgiving the time just disappeared. I blinked, and here we are ringing in another new year! We aren’t going to
let the fact our holidays are behind us ruin the fun, however. This momentum of fun will continue well into 2022 and beyond.

I’m happy to announce that back by popular demand are our Virtual New Member Orientations, the first being January 25th.
We have hundreds of new members join us each year from all parts of the country and world. With the difficulties of travel,
we understand why many of you are unable to attend our orientations in person. However, this doesn’t mean you should have
to miss out on an introduction to the Club and its many benefits. We will continue to alternate in person orientations and
virtual ones throughout the year to ensure the ANC Class of 2022 can see all of the exciting benefits and amenities the Club
has to offer. Whether you’ve been a member for a month or for 50 years, you are welcome to join a Virtual New Member
orientation to see what new and exciting benefits we have for you.

Another new offering for members in 2022 are themed “pop-up” events in the Daiquiri Lounge and Eagle Grill. Each month
we will host a party which will only be advertised in the Bugle a week or so in advance of the event. These pop-ups will include
complimentary hor d’oeuvres and great drink specials. Keep an eye out in the Bugle for these pop-up events each month (some
months may have more than one!)

Changing directions, I’d like to recognize the Club’s greatest asset…the ANC Staff. They are the key to a successful and thriv-
ing Club. From planning menus, sending out notices, to serving the meals, cleaning the dishes, and vacuuming the floors,
each and every employee is critical to our success. This is why we will continue on our journey of employee enrichment and
education throughout the year. We will be hosting workshops and activities to keep our team up to date on things such as CPR
and the use of AED machines. Other job specific classes, seminars, and training sessions will be attended by staff including
the Directors, Managers, and myself. This will ensure we are ALL at the top of our game.

With our loaded calendar of events and the right people to make them a success, The Army and Navy Club IS the place to be
in 2022. We look forward to creating unforgettable experiences and lasting memories for all of you in the weeks and months
ahead.

See you around the Club!

Ms. Sarah M. Ford, CHAE
General Manager / COO

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CLUB LIFE // EMPLOYEE R ECOGNITION

ANC Employees with 5+ Years of Service

5 Years 10 Years 17 Years

Donika Stewart Assefa Kitessa Milagro Ramos
Dorothy Corley Bernardo Maltez
Jacob Hadera Hailemariam Hailu 18 Years
Mulu Alem Kirk Deloach
Refaat Garas Rocio Castro
Timothy Telford 11 Years
19 Years
6 Years Liz Juskie
Salvador Sanchez Crystal Yu
Dane Nankoo Tracy Evans
Denis Rozario 12 Years
Lula Bizzell 20 Years
Marie Salazar Mimi Habtegabir
Raquel Tapia Patrick Grady Elvis Hernandez
Yonas Fekadu Richard Brown Marie Cruz
Marlin Cruz
7 Years 13 Years Tibor Szabo

Jose Vasquez Anil Cruze 21 Years
Hugo Benitez
8 Years Mark Peckham Stanley Simmons
Santos Alvarez Melgar Sulaiman Bah
Nelson Chavez Tikaram Poudel
Peter Naray 22 Years
14 Years
9 Years Jose Sanchez
Adan Ramirez
Chieu Ha Bernardo Maltez Sr. 23 Years
Dam Do
Jose Bonilla 16 Years Orlando Gonzales
Luis Orellana
Oscar Rodriguez Rosibel Alvarenga 64 Years
Prodip D Costa
Rafael Conde Bonilla Shirley Norris

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MEMBER SHIP // MEMBER NEWS

A Family Affair in SOUNDING TAPS
The Army and Navy Club's
Our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of:
Main Dining Room
ANC Member, Mr. Herb Shatzen, Colonel Robert J. Bateman, USARNG (Ret.)
enjoyed an evening in the Main - Ossining, NY
Dining Room with his 97-year-old
mother along with his sister who HON Robert Dole, USA (Ret.) - Washington, DC
traveled down from New York and COL John P. Streit, USAF (Ret.) - McLean, VA
brother coming from Atlanta.

NEWSWORTHY

Do you have something exciting that you would
like to share with the Club? Please send your news and
photos to Emily Jatczak at [email protected].

THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB

WELCOMES THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS

CALIFORNIA LOUISIANA PENNSYLVANIA
Mr. Dinesh Ahluwalia Mrs. Cheryl M. Hunter Lt Col Kirk D. Schlotzhauer, USMC (Ret.)
LTC Peter W. Powell, Jr.
Mr. Brian David Warner, II (CW2, USA) MARYLAND TENNESSEE
1LT Jonathan Brooks, USAR Debra K. Satterfield
COLOR A DO LT Dean Castaldo, Jr., USN
Mr. John Eydenberg (LTJG, USN) 2nd Lt Kevin Henry Gladin, USAF VIRGINIA
Col Curtis L. Hernandez, USAF (Ret.) MG Brian P. Cummings, USA
CONNECTICUTT Col Mark C. McLaughlin, USAF (Ret.) COL Samuel W. Curtis, USA
Dr. John D. MacGillivray Dr. Fletcher Munter (COL, USA) LCDR Michael D. Evans, USN
BG Laszlo Szego, Embassy of Hungary Mr. Daniel Ford (CPT, USA)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LtCol Misca Geter, USMC
COL Gerard Fridmann, USA (Ret.) NEW JERSEY Mr. Michael Graham (LCDR, USNR)
MAJ Eric Hapner, ARNG MAJ Reid Caster, USAR CAPT Michael Hannan, USN (Ret.)
ENS Matthew J. Rosenspire, USN CPT Adam Slepian, USA RADM Frederick W Kacher, USN
Dr. Katherine Zatz CDR Thomas Kalisz, USCG
DELAWARE LTC Cameron D. Maples, USA
Dr. Beth Duncan NORTH CAROLINA Brig Gen Arthur B. Morrill III, USAF (Ret.)
1st Lt John William Soaper Gaston, USMC Mr. Lawrence Stratton
ILLINOIS Mr. Thomas Edmund Norman (1LT, USA)
2LT Jarell Corley, USA LTG Jim Pasquarette, USA INTERNATIONAL
MAJ Charles Andrew Upshaw, USA
MAINE OREGON
Dr. Colin W. Sargent (LCDR, USN) MAJ Eric James Zimmerman, ARNG

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MEMBER SHIP // MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

COL MICHAEL J. MCGOWAN, USMC (RET.)

By Col Jack James, USMC (Ret.), Security Sub-Committee

Colonel “Iron Mike” McGowan is a He volunteered-coached his children's
proud Club member whose entire life sports teams, and was a Cub Scout
has the Marine Corps, family, church, leader. He served on several capital
and community service closely inter- campaigns to renovate Saint John
twined. the Evangelist Church in Frederick,
As a young lieutenant, Mike met his Maryland, and on the capital cam-
future wife, Rita, at a Washington, paign to build Saint John Regional
DC social event hosted by the Ma- Catholic School and Saint Katharine
rine Barracks, Eighth and Eye, where Drexel Church.
he commanded the renowned Silent He served on the Board of Friends of
Drill Team and while also serving as Catholic Education, Inc. since 1991,
a White House Aide and Camp Da- and chaired their Development Com-
vid Presidential security officer. Rita mittee before transitioning to their
at the time lived in Washington, DC Board of Advisors and receiving their
while teaching elementary school and McElroy Award.
had little idea she would later accom- Mike is a Past President (1998-99) of
pany Mike for 28 years to prestigious The Rotary Club of Carroll Creek,
posts throughout the world. MD, and recipient of the Rotary
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Mike is a graduate of C.W. Post District 7620 Outstanding President
College and the University of Notre Dame. He later at- Award. The Club received the award as the Outstanding Dis-
tended the U.S. Army Command and Staff College, and trict 7620 Rotary Club.
the Norwegian National Defense College in Oslo, Norway. Mike is a graduate of Leadership Frederick County and was
As an Infantry Officer, Colonel McGowan commanded a member of the Frederick County Economic Community
units at the platoon, company and battalion levels. He Development Committee. He is a lifetime member of the
served two tours in Vietnam including Senior Advisor to Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the
the Fifth Infantry Battalion, Vietnamese Marine Corps. American Legion. He is a member of The Christian Business-
He was the Commanding Officer, Company A, Marine men's Committee, The Knights of Columbus and Military
Security Guard Battalion, Frankfurt, West Germany, with Order of St Crispin.
Marines serving at embassies and consulates throughout He has served on the financial advisory committee of the
western and eastern Europe, including the Soviet Union. Community Foundation of Frederick County. Mike is the re-
Colonel McGowan has served in various command and cipient of the Marine Corps League Civilian-Warrior-Civilian
staff positions worldwide. His military decorations include Award for Service to Country, Corps, and Community; and
the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” the Merrill Lynch Greater Maryland Leadership and Citizen-
and two gold stars in lieu of second and third awards, the ship Award.
Combat Action Ribbon, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Mike and Rita had five children and most recently celebrated
medal and Navy Unit Commendation Medal with bronze their 55th wedding anniversary with friends and family at The
star in lieu of Second Award, and the Vietnamese Cross of Army and Navy Club. One of the Club’s most active non-
Gallantry with bronze star. resident members, Mike and Rita are an excellent example of
After 26 years of Marine Corps service, Mike spent 28 years how distance from the Clubhouse does not deter them from
in the private sector including Vice President of two corpo- participation in a wide variety of Club events such as Sunday
rations and Senior Vice President Wealth Management at brunches, Thanksgiving, military galas and personally host-
Merrill Lynch in Frederick, MD. ing friends, family and clients numerous times throughout
the year. ◄

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EV ENTS & CLUB PROGR A MS // UPCOMING EVENTS

WEBINAR BOOK FORUM
“The Armstrong Brothers: One Pennsylvania “Eagle Down: The Last Special Forces Fighting the
Family's Contribution to Victory in the American Forever War” by Jessica Donati
Revolution” with David Smith
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Reception: 6:30pm | Speaker: 7:00pm
6:30pm | Virtual Webinar via Zoom $10++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax)
Reservations are required. Wine and cheese reception included.
A Wall Street Journal national security reporter takes readers into the lives
This is the story of James, John, and Hamilton Armstrong, three sons of of U.S. Special Forces on the front lines against the Taliban and Islamic
a yeoman farmer living on the Pennsylvania frontier at the outset of the State, where a new and covert war is keeping Afghanistan from collapse.
American Revolution. James and John joined the Continental Army in With big picture insight and on-the-ground grit, Jessica Donati shares the
1776, rose from the ranks to become officers, and served until the army stories of the impossible choices these soldiers must make. Eagle Down is
was disbanded in 1783. Hamilton remained home to work the farm, protect a riveting account of the heroism, sacrifice, and tragedy.
the family, and serve in militia and “ranger” units to defend the frontier
from repeated attacks from hostile Indian tribes. Their combined wartime VIRTUAL NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
experiences encompassed almost the totality of the American Revolution, Tuesday, January 25, 2022
from Canada in the north to South Carolina in the south and along the 6pm to 7pm | Virtual Webinar via Zoom
western frontier. Reservations are required.

LUNCH SERIES With the Club's promise of continuing virtual events for our non-resident
“Defense Perspectives” Lunch Series members, the first New Member Orientation of 2022 will be held via Zoom.

Friday, January 21, 2022 | 11:30am Orientations are a great way for new members to meet Club Staff, become
$24++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) familiar with all of the programming the ANC has to offer, and learn how to
Price includes lunch buffet. get the most out of your membership. Reservations required. To register,
please login to the ANC Website and visit the Club Calendar.
The Army and Navy Club will host Air Vice-Marshal Mick
Smeath, Defence Attaché from the Embassy of the United WEBINAR
Kingdom, on January 21st for the next Defense Perspectives Lunch Series.
Event registration includes lunch buffet, dessert, coffee and soft drinks. We “Never Mind, We'll Do It Ourselves” with Alec
look forward to seeing you at the Club! Bierbauer and Col Mark Cooter, USAF (Ret.)

BOOK FORUM Wednesday, February 2, 2022
“The Compleat Victory: Saratoga and the 6:30pm | Virtual Webinar via Zoom
American Revolution” by Kevin Weddle Reservations are required.

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Never Mind, We'll Do It Ourselves is the character-driven story behind the
Reception: 6:30pm | Speaker: 7:00pm origins of the Predator drone program and the dawn of unmanned warfare.
$10++ per person | Ballroom A firsthand account told by an Air Force team leader and a CIA team leader,
Wine and cheese reception included. Never Mind, We'll Do It Ourselves takes the reader into the back offices and
secret government hangars where the robotic revolution went from a mad
Kevin J. Weddle offers the most authoritative history of the Battle scientist idea to a pivotal part of global air power.
of Saratoga to date, explaining with verve and clarity why events
unfolded the way they did. In the end, British plans were undone by a The story will reveal the often conflicting perspectives between the defense
combination of distance, geography, logistics, and an underestimation and intelligence communities and put you inside places like the CIA's
of American leadership and fighting ability. Weddle unravels the web counterterrorism center on the morning of 9/11. Through the eyes of the men
of contingencies and the play of personalities that ultimately led to and women who lived it, you will experience the hunt for Osama Bin Laden
what one American general called "the Compleat Victory." and the evolution of a program from passive surveillance to the complex
hunter-killers that hang above the battlespace like ghosts.

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. Children should also adhere to the no denim policy.
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 Chandler Hadden at [email protected].

REMINDERS RESERVATIONS
Dinner service in The Main Dining Room begins at 5:30pm For reservations, please visit the Club Calendar at
Monday - Saturday. Please note that when you attend dinner on www.armynavyclub.org. On the night of Book Forums,
members who attend the forum can stay at the Club for 20% off
the night of a forum, your $10++ forum fee is waived. the room rate. Please call 202-628-8400 to make a reservation.

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BOOK FORUM WEBINAR
“Meade at Gettysburg: A Study in Command
(Civil War America)” by Kent Masterson Brown “Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile
Crisis” by Serhii Plokhy
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Reception: 6:30pm | Speaker: 7:00pm Wednesday, February 16, 2022
$10++ per person | Ballroom 6:30pm | Virtual Webinar via Zoom
Wine and cheese reception included. Reservations are required.

Although he took command of the Army of the Potomac only three days In October 1962, the world came the closest it’s ever come to nuclear
before the first shots were fired at Gettysburg, Union general George G. Armageddon. The discovery of Soviet missiles being installed in Cuba
Meade guided his forces to victory in the Civil War's most pivotal battle. triggered the most dangerous encounter of the Cold War rivalry between
Commentators often dismiss Meade when discussing the great leaders the United States and the Soviet Union. After 13 anxious days, the two
of the Civil War. But in this long-anticipated book, Kent Masterson Brown nations reached a resolution, both aware of the danger of mutual
draws on an expansive archive to reappraise Meade's leadership during destruction.
the Battle of Gettysburg.
But it wasn’t just a showdown between two rivals—it was a global crisis.
Combining compelling narrative with incisive analysis, this finely Serhii Plokhy offers an international perspective on the crisis in his new
rendered work of military history deepens our understanding of the Army book, Nuclear Folly — one based on a range of archival documents,
of the Potomac as well as the machinations of the Gettysburg Campaign, including White House recordings in the John F. Kennedy Presidential
restoring Meade to his rightful place in the Gettysburg narrative. Library and previously classified KGB records.

CLUB DINING

Sunday Brunch Seafood Buffet
Sundays, January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th Tuesdays, January 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
Sundays, February 6th & 20th Tuesdays, February 8th, 15th & 22nd
10 am to 2 pm 6 pm - 9 pm
$39++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) $41++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax)
Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations. Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations.
Join us for Sunday Brunch! Each week Chef Deloach creates a menu Join us for The Army and Navy Club's renowned Tuesday Night
to feature DC's freshest and highest quality ingredients, giving our Seafood Buffet featuring fresh seafood, tender prime rib, authentic
members and guests one more reason to visit often. pasta dishes and an impressive raw bar. A large selection of salads
and a dessert table will also be featured.
THEMED SEAFOOD BUFFET
THEMED SUNDAY BRUNCH

Lunar New Year Seafood Buffet Mardi Gras Sunday Brunch
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Sunday, February 27, 2022
6 pm - 9 pm 10 am to 2 pm
$41++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) $39++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax)
Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations. Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the ANC's Seafood Buffet! Join us for a Mardi Gras themed seafood buffet! Members will be
Members can enjoy a wok station, as well as the traditional able to indulge in a Cajun selection to celebrate Fat Tuesday! Enjoy
favorites like fresh seafood on the raw bar, a selection of salads, Chef Kirk's jambalaya, étouffée, and other Creole delights!
and a dessert table.
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Chef's Table

Fridays, January 7 & 21, 2022 (Sold Out!) Welcoming the

Friday, February 18, 2022 U.S. Space Force
to the Club
7pm | $85++ per person
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Chef Kirk Deloach invites you to take part in Ballroom | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
a culinary journey of elevated and evolving To make a reservation, please contact
flavors. The 5-course menu will change each Chandler Hadden at 202-355-0525
month and highlight new and innovative dishes
that can't be found on the regular Main Dining Join your fellow ANC members as we
Room menus. Optional themed beverage officially welcome the United States
pairings will be available for an additional cost. Space Force as the newest branch of the
Armed Forces! The reception will include
These dinners will have a small number of
attendees, so be sure to make your reservation themed beverages and light bites.
early by contacting Patrick Grady at 202-721-2089

or [email protected].

Whiskey Tasting

Friday, January 21, 2022
Eagle Grill | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
$40++ per person (plus15%gratuityand10%tax)

Enjoy Rabbit Hole Distillery's Rye and Bourbon,
as well as Smooth Amblar's Contradiction
Bourbon at this Whiskey Tasting!

This event is sure to sell out, so be sure to make
your reservation quick! For reservations, please

contact Chandler Hadden at 202-355-0525.

Dinner & A Show:

Friday, January 14, 2022 - Sold Out!
Dinner at 5:30pm | Show at 7:30pm
$150++ per person (Includes prix fixe dinner at the Club

and ticket to the show)

Ain't Too Proud is the electrifying new musical that follows
The Temptations' extraordinary journey from the streets of
Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature
dance moves and unmistakable harmonies, they rose to the top

of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with
14 reaching number one.

The rest is history — how they met, the groundbreaking heights
they hit and how personal and political conflicts threatened to
tear the group apart as the United States fell into civil unrest.
This thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty and betrayal

is set to the beat of the group's treasured hits.

To be added to the wait list, please visit the Online Club
Calendar. Please note, cancellations and refunds will not be
allowed after December 15, 2021.
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Saturday, February 5, 2022
27 40 11:00am - 1:30pm | Ballroom
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The event is open to families with children of all ages and
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Chandler Hadden at [email protected].

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COMEDY
NIGHT

AT THE ANC

Thursday 6PM–8PM
10 Eagle Grill

February

ENTRY Join us in the Eagle Grill for an evening of comedy! All comics
are veterans from various branches of the militar y. Each set will
$15 consist of clean comedy and a mix of military humor. The price
is $15++ per person and includes a drink ticket. À la carte snacks

will also be available for purchase.

To make a reservation, please contact Chandler Hadden
at 202-355-0525 or [email protected].

Headliner:

Haywood Host: Noah Miller
Active Duty
Turnipseed, Jr. PT Bratton Coast Guard Stephanie Kline Dewayne White Monica Daly
USMC Veteran Army Veteran Army Veteran
Air Force Veteran Air Force Veteran

Vale n tine's Gal a

February Cocktails: 6:30pm | Dinner: 7:00pm
12 $125++ per person

s A T UR D AY Attire: Black Tie Formal
Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations.

Join us for an elegant dinner, dancing and romance at the Annual Valentine's
Gala! Start the evening with cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres in the Daiquiri
Lounge. Afterward enjoy a delicious 4-course meal in our Main Dining Room.
The evening will feature live music, playing slow romantic and up-tempo dance

tunes all night, so don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!

First Course: Second Course:

Duck Confit Salad with Ginger Carrot Dressing Braised Beef Cheeks with Goat Cheese Ravioli

Third Course: Fourth Course:

Grilled Filet Mignon and Blackened Crabcake with Mango Mousse
Asparagus and Twice-Baked Truffle Potatoes

Sweetheart galentine's
Sunday Brunch happy hour

Sunday, February 13, 2022 Monday, February 14, 2022
Seatings from 10 am to 2 pm Daiquiri Lounge | 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations.
$39++ per person
Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations. Get the gals together this Valentine's Day and
join us in the Daiquiri Lounge for specialty
Join us for a Sweetheart Brunch! Treat your Valentine's-themed cocktails and food specials.
Sweetheart to a brunch buffet with Valentine's Enjoy some quality time with your fellow female
Day-themed dishes and specialty drinks! Make Club members and friends, and meet some new

your reservation today before spots fill up! ones at this female-focused event!

JANUARY 2022

SPECIAL EVENTS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
SNAPSHOT
Dinner will be 7 1
1/5 6:30 pm in the Eagle Grill
ANC Webinar: The Chef's Table New Year's Day
Armstrong Brothers 2 3 4 5 6 - Sold Out! Club Closed,
Hotel Open
1/5 5:00 pm Sunday Brunch Seafood Buffet ANC Webinar: 14
U.S. Space Force The Armstrong 8
Happy Hour Brothers Dinner & A Show:
Ain't Too Proud 15
1/7 7:00 pm U.S. Space Force - Sold Out!
Chef's Table - Sold Out! Happy Hour 22
21
1/14 5:30 pm 9 10 11 12 13 29
Dinner & A Show: Defense
Ain't Too Proud Sunday Brunch Seafood Buffet Perspectives
- Sold Out! Lunch Series
Chef's Table
1/18 6:00 pm - Sold Out!
Jessica Donati Whiskey Tasting
Book Forum
28
1/21 11:30 am
Defense Perspectives
Lunch Series

1/21 6:00 pm
Whiskey Tasting

1/21 7:00 pm
Chef's Table - Sold Out!

1/25 6:00 pm
Virtual New Member
Orientation

Champagne Brunch 18New Member 19 20
Orientation
16 17 Jessica Donati
Book Forum
Sunday Brunch Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day Seafood Buffet
Club Closed,
Hotel Open

Champagne Brunch

23 24 25 26 27

Sunday Brunch 31 Virtual
New Member
30 Fox Conner Society Orientation

Sunday Brunch Seafood Buffet

FEBRUARY 2022

SPECIAL EVENTS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
SNAPSHOT
6 7 1 23 4 5
2/1 5:30 pm
Lunar New Year Sunday Brunch Lunar New Year Alec Bierbauer and 11 Family Bingo
Seafood Buffet Seafood Buffet MDainrkneCrowotilel rbWe ebinar
in the Eagle Grill 18 12
2/1 6:30 pm Kevin Weddle
Kevin Weddle Book Forum Chef's Table Valentine's Gala
Book Forum
8 9 10 25 19
2/2 6:30 pm
Alec Bierbauer and Seafood Buffet Comedy Night 26
Mark Cooter Webinar

2/5 11:00 am
Family Bingo

2/10 6:00 pm
Comedy Night

2/12 7:00 pm
Valentine's Gala

2/13 11:00 am

Sweetheart

Sunday Brunch 13 14 15 16 17
2/14 3:00 pm
Galentine's
Galentine's Happy Hour Sweetheart Happy Hour Seafood Buffet Serhii Plokhy
Webinar
2/15 6:30 pm Sunday Brunch Kent Masterson
Brown Book Forum
Kent Masterson Brown

Book Forum

2/16 6:30 pm Champagne Brunch 22New Member 23 24
Serhii Plokhy Webinar Orientation
20 21 Seafood Buffet
2/18 7:00 pm
Chef's Table

2/27 10:00 am Sunday Brunch Washington's
Mardi Gras
Sunday Brunch Birthday

(President's Day)

Club Closed,

Hotel Open

Champagne Brunch

27 28

Sunday Brunch Fox Conner Society

E V E N TS & CLU B PROGR A MS // S AV E-THE-DATE

CELEBRATING WOMEN'S ROLES IN
THE SUCCESS OF THE MILITARY LUNCHEON

Saturday, March 5, 2022
Main Dining Room | Noon to 3pm
$45++ per person, includes reception and 3-course menu

Dress code: Business attire
Keynote Speaker: Chief Warrant Officer 5 Phyllis Wilson
In honor of Women’s History Month, The Army and Navy Club will continue the annual tradition of
hosting the Celebrating Women’s Roles in the Success of the Military Luncheon.
The event is sure to be an afternoon full of camaraderie and celebration!

Registration for the event opens January 4, 2022.

TASTING ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Friday, March 11, 2022 HAPPY HOUR
Eagle Grill | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
$40++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Thursday, March 17, 2022
Registration for the event opens January 10, 2022. Eagle Grill | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
For reservations, please contact Chandler Hadden at $25++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax)
202-355-0525 or [email protected]. Registration for the event opens January 16, 2022.
For reservations, please contact Chandler Hadden at
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day early and discover 202-355-0525 or [email protected].
some of the best whiskeys Ireland has to offer Celebrate the Patron Saint of Ireland at this Young
with a fun and informative tasting experience Member's Sub-Committee sponsored event! A
selection of Irish beverages and food will be served
at our Irish Whiskey Tasting! like Corned Beef and Cabbage Sliders!

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FOOD & BEV ER AGE // CHEF'S COR NER & COCK TAIL OF THE MONTH

CHEF'S CORNER With the popularity of the new event series, Chef’s Table, the
Marketing Team decided it only made sense to give Chef Deloach
his own feature section in The Dispatch! With this being the first
one, we wanted to give members an opportunity to learn a little

more about the man known around the Club as Chef!

How long have you worked at The ANC?
10 years

Where did you work prior to the ANC?
I’ve worked all over the world. Just before the ANC, I
worked at the Biltmore Forest Country Club in Asheville,
NC, but before that I’ve worked everywhere from Texas, to
Guam, to Morocco, to Australia.

What is your favorite type of food to cook?
I grew up in Louisiana, so I really enjoy Southern/Cajun/
Creole-style food. But my wife is from Japan, and I lived and
worked there for a year which influenced my cooking a lot.

What is your favorite event at the Club?
The Chef ’s Table that we started doing in September last
year. Like with anything new, I was nervous how it would
be received, but members really seem to be enjoying it and
so am I. Every time it’s a new group, so the conversation is
always different. Some times they’re more interested in the
food that’s being served, and other times they only ask me
questions about myself, but it’s fun to get to interact with
members in that way.

COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH

Cocktail of the Month is a new feature in The Dispatch that
will showcase a seasonal libation, which will be available in

The Daiquiri Lounge each month! January’s cocktail is
The Boulevardier, a variation on the classic Negroni.

While the gin-based Negroni is crisp and invigorating, the
whiskey-based Boulevardier is rich and warming. It’s the

perfect drink for a chilly winter evening!

THE BOULEVARDIER

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/4 ounces bourbon (or rye)
1 ounce Campari
1 ounce sweet vermouth
Garnish: orange twist

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The A r m y a nd Nav y Club Newsletter

Over the Years

The Army and Navy Club’s monthly communications have taken many forms over the years. The earliest available
examples date back all the way to the 1930s, when a simple 2.5” x 6.75” brochure printed on brightly colored paper was
distributed to the Club membership. Highlights consisted of changes in dining hours, a list of new members, and new
acquisitions of the library. Sound familiar? But the format was simple. No images were used, with the exception of the
Club seal and later a drawing of the clubhouse. When the information on the happenings of the Club could no longer be
fit on those four small pages of the Bulletin, it was expanded to eight, which it remained at until 1993.
While still simple by today’s standards, with its use of only one color and black and white images, the “new” Bulletin was
much more advanced than its earlier incarnation. Now the pages were full of pictures and clip art. The name Bulletin
was changed in 2003 to A&NC Times, which later evolved to ANC Times, but the printing and use of color remained
minimal. And then in mid-2010, the Club went full color! The newsletter stayed this way for the most part – there was
some experimenting with paper size and folding to the dismay of some of the membership – until January 2016 when
"The Dispatch" was unveiled!
The Dispatch was no longer a newsletter, but rather the Club’s monthly magazine. It started as 12 pages highlighting new
events with the occasional history article or member spotlight if space allowed. Eventually these became regular features
and so The Dispatch grew from 12, to 16, to 20 pages in order to accomodate all of the new content.
Now in 2022, The Dispatch is growing yet again to 24 pages! Flip through the pages and see new features such as the
Chef’s Corner, developed due to the popularity of the monthly Chef’s Table; Cocktail of the Month, which will be
featured in the Daiquiri Lounge; and an updated cover! Of course, all of the old favorites are there too!
The Membership and Marketing Department hopes you enjoy this “new” Dispatch. Our goal is of course to bring the
pertinent information to members, but it is also to allow members to experience the Club in a different way – through
images and stories – so that no matter near or far, all ANC members feel connected to their Club!

2003 - 2009 2010 2010 - 2015

A&NC Times ANC Times ANC Times

- 8 Pages - 8 Pages - 8 Pages
The monthly newsletter The name is slightly altered Full color! ANC Communications
gets a new name! again, but color and printing now had a more modern look and
style remain unchanged. visual appeal.
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Small Bulletins The Bulletin

- 4-8 Pages - 8 Pages
- 2.5" x 6.75" Brochure The new version of "The Bulletin",
created on computer, now had images
1930 - 1993 and pictures of members and Club
events.

1993 - 2003

2016 - 2017 2018 - 2021 2022

The Dispatch The Dispatch The Dispatch

- 12 Pages - Pages: 16 (2018) - 24 Pages
The Army and Navy Club's new - Pages: 20 (2019-2021) A new logo for "The Dispatch" and
monthly magazine, new features such as Reciprocal Club
"The Dispatch", is unveiled! An updated cover with new Spotlight, Chef's Corner & Club Life.
regular features such as
Member Spotlight, History JANUARY 2022 | 19
Vault, and news from the
Library Trust.

THE LIBR A RY TRUST // UPDATE LIBR A RY
TRUST
A Letter from the Library Trust Chairman
ART AND LIBRARY COLLECTIONS
MG John D. Altenburg, USA (Ret.)

On November 12, 2021, the Library Trust celebrated Native American History Month by hosting Vice Adm. Jeffrey Trussler, Director
of Naval Intelligence, and Kim Teehee, the Cherokee Nation's delegate-designate to the U.S. Congress, in a ceremony honoring Adm.
Joseph J. "Jocko" Clark (1893-1971), a member of the Cherokee Nation and the Army and Navy Club. That evening, Admiral Trussler,
a fellow Cherokee (and Oklahoman), presented Clark's World War II cruise book to Ms. Teehee. The date was Clark's birthday, and
in attendance, among many notable guests, were his grand-
daughter and two grandsons.

Originally presented to Admiral Clark by his staff as
commander of Carrier Division 13 aboard the Essex-class
U.S.S. Hornet (CV-12) from 1944 to 1945, the cruise book
includes inscribed portraits and operational photographs
shot by renowned photographer Charles Kerlee, who served
with Edward Steichen's famed Naval Aviation Photographic
Unit. It will now reside in the Cherokee Heritage Center in
Park Hill, Okla. In thanking Admiral Trussler, Ms. Teehee
gave him a naval cover bearing Admiral Clark's own officer crest.

The cruise book and crest were part of a large trove of
memorabilia purchased in an estate sale by Jeffrey Stephan of
Pittsburgh, Pa., who also attended the event. Also present was
Club member Lt. Cdr. Michael Zampella, whom Mr. Stephan,
a real estate agent, entrusted with finding appropriate places for
Admiral Clark's memorabilia. In 2015, Commander Zampella
and a group of other Navy officers donated to the Library Trust
the splendid portrait of Clark that hangs on the second floor of
the clubhouse.

The first Native American to graduate from the U.S. Naval
Academy, Jocko Clark remains the only one to achieve four-star
rank in the U.S. Armed Forces. After serving aboard destroyers
during World War I, he transitioned to naval aviation, becoming
a pioneer and advocate of that emerging capability during the
interwar years. He then proved the concepts in battle in World
War II, first as captain of the escort carrier U.S.S. Suwannee
(CVE-27) and then as commander of the Essex-class U.S.S.
Yorktown (CV-10).

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Clark capped his World War II combat service as com-
mander of Task Group 58.1, with his flag on the Hornet.
"Watch every angle and fight for every inch," was his motto.
With his emphasis on offensive maneuver, hit-and-run at-
tacks, and striking deep in enemy territory, he was a fa-
mously aggressive commander; Fleet Admiral Chester A.
Nimitz dubbed him "the fightingest admiral in the Pacific."

As commander of the U.S. Seventh Fleet during the Ko-
rean War, Clark earned further fame for his self-described
"Cherokee strikes," which concentrated carrier air power
to indict the enemy deep behind the lines. He received a
"tombstone" promotion to full admiral upon retirement due
to his combat citations, which include the Navy Cross, Navy
Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service
Medal, Silver Star, and Legion of Merit (with valor device).
The guided-missile frigate U.S.S. Clark (FFG-11) was named
in his honor. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Black History Month Exhibition Announcement: Hebru Brantley

The Library Trust is pleased to announce the exhibition of two major works by
renowned contemporary artist Hebru Brantley, on loan from the collection of
Club member Levi Howze. The exhibition will open in February 2022, in honor
of Black History Month.

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R ECIPROC A L CLUB SPOTLIGHT // MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

The Metropolitan Club

of Covington, Kentucky

Located on the nineteenth floor of the RiverCenter I Tower in downtown Covington, the Metropolitan Club
is Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s most unique and distinctive business and social Club. Upon
visiting our newly-renovated Club, you will be captivated by the 360-degree view of region, symbolic of
the Club’s Mission of uniting communities. The experience is best captured by the phrase: “Inclusive in
Community, Exclusive in Quality”.
You’ll be treated to our outstanding personalized service, refined cuisine and engaging events that exceed all
expectations. Whether you choose the luxury of the Club’s Roebling Room, or the more casual atmosphere
of the Lounge, you can be assured of unparalleled excellence in service and food.

Our History

The Metropolitan Club was founded in 1991 and has become one of Greater Cincinnati’s most unique and
distinctive business and social clubs.

Our Mission

The Metropolitan Club is to unite diverse leaders in our region who desire to make a difference in our
community. Our Vision is to facilitate the unification and well-being of our region as well as serve our
Members with excellence and quality. And the Club is guided by our Three Pillars: Business Matters,
Community Matters and Belonging Matters.

For dining reservations please contact [email protected] or by calling (859) 491-2400.
For Letters of Introduction, please contact Elaine Blauser at 202-355-0496 or [email protected].

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A NC A RCHI V ES // HISTORY VAULT

WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN (1820-1891)

UNION CIVIL WAR GENER AL, COMMANDING GENER AL U.S. ARMY (1869-1883)
By COL Geoffrey G. Prosch, USA (Ret.), Club Historian

Congressman William White from Cleveland, Ohio (America's chew- and one of Willian T. Sherman – honored as the founder of LSU.
ing gum king) donated the Sherman portrait to the Club in 1894. The While an Army major in 1859, Sherman established the Louisiana State
first stop on a New Member Orientation tour of the Club is always Seminary of Learning and Military Academy. His advocate and spon-
Sherman’s portrait, on the Second Floor Parade. This General's story, as sor for the job was fellow West Pointer and wealthy Louisiana planta-
a part of American history, is a stirring introduction to the Club. tion owner, Braxton Bragg. After Louisiana seceded from the Union in
Sherman had a long and close association with fellow Ohioan and West 1861, Sherman resigned as superintendent of the school and accepted
Point graduate, General Ulysses S. Grant. Sherman graduated from the the colonelcy of the Ohio Thirteenth Infantry Regiment. Sherman later
Academy in 1840 and Grant in 1843. Their early years were similar soundly defeated Braxton Bragg’s Corps at the battle of Chattanooga,
in that both had dead-end early Army and private sector careers. Sher- TN and drove the Confederate Army of Tennessee into Georgia paving
man suffered from depression and Grant from alcohol abuse. But they the way for his Atlanta Campaign.
remained steadfastly loyal to each other. Sherman wrote in his 1875 After the war, Sherman’s former commanding officer, the newly in-
“Memoirs” that, “Grant stood by me when I was crazy, and I stood by augurated President Ulysses S. Grant, appointed him to be the Com-
him when he was a drunk.”
Both fought in the Mexican- American War manding General of the U.S. Army. Among
of 1848, and Sherman eventually blossomed his achievements in that position was signing
into a decisive, victorious leader. In key Civil the April 1868 treaty with the Sioux Nation at
War battles, including Ft Donelson, Shiloh, Fort Laramie, Wyoming.
and Vicksburg he was Grant’s ablest gen- Sherman harbored no love for the press, poli-
eral. But he is most famously remembered as tics, and War Department corruption. In an
Commander of the Union’s Western Theater, attempt to reform the ills, which he felt were
capturing Atlanta, and marching through jeopardizing the effectiveness of the Service,
Georgia and the Carolinas. In his “Memoirs,” he moved Army Headquarters from Wash-
Sherman described his motivations for under- ington, DC to St Louis in 1874. Somewhat
taking the 1864 March to the Sea: "My aim naïve and careless outside the comfort of the
then was to humble the rebels’ pride, to follow Army, he was never guarded and would share
them to their utmost recesses, and to make his most private opinions and feelings to all
them fear and dread us." His guidance to his who might listen. About the press, he wrote:
troops was "Make Georgia Howl." “I hate reporters. They come into camp and
Historians have called Sherman "America's pick up their camp rumors and print them as
First Modern General." Sherman’s biographer facts. I regard them as spies, which in truth
Michael Fellman concludes: “For rage, ruth- they are.” About politics, when encouraged to
lessness, cold psychological calculation and run as Grant’s successor as President he stated:
clarity of expression, no American military “If nominated, I will not run, if elected, I will
figure has equaled Sherman's statement. He not serve.”
was a warrior, and his enemies knew it. More than any other Union While in St. Louis, Sherman found time to
General, Sherman could conduct mass psychological warfare to break write his “Memoirs.” In 1876, a major scandal broke in Washington
the heart of the Confederacy.” when senior War Department officials were caught demanding kick-
Digging deeper into his personal history, we discover the contradictory backs from sutlers selling provisions on Army posts. Grant begged Sher-
aspects of Sherman’s persona. He was viewed by many as a hard-core, man to return to Washington to help “cleanse” the War Department.
tough-talking combat leader. But he was much more of a complex and Sherman’s earlier move to St. Louis had portrayed him as an honest
sophisticated man than such an image would suggest. At times, he ex- man of principle.
hibited a “code of honor,” and he contradicted the common belief that The next time you walk the Club’s Parade, study Sherman’s portrait
he burned Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC saying, "the cities were again. He appears serious, focused, firm, and resolute. BUT behind the
too beautiful to burn." man’s image, as with all works of art, we find there are always other
Sherman was also an educator. Visitors to Louisiana State University stories to be discovered.
(LSU) will encounter two large portraits behind the Chancellor’s desk – To learn more about the history surrounding other art works in the
one of Shaquille O’Neill (LSU and NBA Hall of Fame basketball star) Club, go to the Library Trust website: Collections.ArmyNavyClub.Org.
Our able librarian Will Andersen is ready to assist you in your quests.

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