The Dispatch December 2020 Issue

DITHE SPATCH

A PUBLICATION OF THE ARMY AND NAV Y CLUB

DECEMBER 2020

A LETTER FROM THE CONTENTS

PRESIDENT Membership
Member News and more ..... 4
MG Daniel V. Wright, USA (Ret.)
Upcoming Events
[email protected] Events and Club Programs .... 8

2020 has been a year unlike any other. I referred back to my articles from previ- Regular Features
ous Decembers, and not one had any relevant inspiration for this year, except for Member Spotlight..... 9
a wish of a brighter year ahead. Library Trust Fund Update ..... 19

We know that for the remainder of 2020, we will be under the same Phase 2 ON THE COVER
guidelines the Mayor’s office issued back in June. While they are set to expire Christmas Ornaments featuring the
on January 1, 2021, there is no guarantee that DC will move into the next Phase ANC Christmas Ornament as logo
of reopening. As a result of this uncertainty, the Board of Governors had to make Photo Credit: Photographer Ellen Moran
the unfortunate decision to cancel the 2021 New Year’s Day Open House. This
was not made lightly, and you can read more about that decision-making pro-
cess on page 18.

With that being said, the Club still plans to celebrate the holidays and New Year THE DISPATCH MAGAZINE
as best we can. If you haven’t already, please be sure to make your reservations A Publication of The Army and Navy Club
for Santa Brunch and Christmas Day before they sell-out! And if you prefer to cel-
ebrate at home, members also have the option to pick up a Christmas to-go meal on Farragut Square
on December 24th. Members will also have the choice of celebrating New Year’s DECEMBER 2020
Eve with dinner at the Club or with a to-go meal at home. The menu options for
this event are different, so be sure to look over both menus. Editor
Liz Juskie
On a final note, I want to give you, our members, one last big THANK YOU for all Art & Design
of the support you have given the Club over these past 9 months. You all showed Emily Jatczak
up in ways that have made a world of difference to our staff whether it was sim-
ply retaining your membership, ordering the weekly to-go meals, participating in A Platinum Club of America
special events, and of course donating to the ANC Cares Fund. I can say, without
hesitation, that The Army and Navy Club has the best and most dedicated mem- DIRECTORY & HOURS
bership of any Club out there. Accounting
202-534-3194
I wish you all a safe, and very happy holiday season, and I look forward to seeing
you next year! 9 am-5 pm (Monday-Friday)
Membership & Marketing
MG Daniel V. Wright, USA (Ret.)
President 202-721-2091
9 am-5 pm (Monday-Friday)
WELCOME HOME SOUNDING TAPS
The Army and Navy Club thanks you for Our heartfelt sympathy to the Catering & Sales
202-355-0525
your continued service and sacrifice: family and friends of:
9 am-5 pm (Monday-Friday)
CW2 John Eberly, USA - Washington, D.C. HON Robert Stephen Poydasheff – Columbus, GA Dining & Hotel Reservations
COL Richard A. Sniffen, USA, DDS
202-628-8400
Open 24/7
Library

202-721-2096
10 am-6 pm (Monday-Friday)

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

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A LETTER FROM THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
MG Daniel V. Wright, USA (Ret.)
GENERAL MANAGER
President
Sarah Ford COL Marc L. Warren, USA (Ret.)

[email protected] Vice President
CAPT James H. Czerwonky, USN (Ret.)
BEYOND COVID-19
As we ease into the new way of living, and we each decide what our own Secretary
personal “new normal” will be, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on some BG Malinda E. Dunn, USA (Ret.)
encouraging moments witnessed in wake of the pandemic.
Treasurer
To start, we now have great new ways to interact with one another at the Lt Col John H. La Raia, USAFR (Ret.)
Club. Our virtual presence has grown infinitely and our online events went
from zero to 100 in a matter of months. We have been able to offer takeout Finance Committee, Chairman
orders weekly so you can have our chef’s delectable meals while at home. LTG Larry R. Jordan, USA (Ret.)

Next, we were able to complete the majority of our required VAV (variable House Committee, Chair
air volume) box replacements without interrupting member services. Fur- CDR Christopher P. Thomas, USN (Ret.)
ther, this virus has placed front and center the greatest compassion I’ve
witnessed. The assistance provided through ANC CARES fund to assist Membership Committee, Chair
staff in hard times was more than I could even hope. Col Eugene P. Gay, USAF (Ret.)
Special Events Committee, Chair
The last I’d like to mention is certainly the greatest. When we were forced by RADM Moira N. Flanders, USN (Ret.)
local government to close our doors, you continued to pay dues to ensure
this proud tradition of The Army and Navy Club would persevere in spirit Governor
and physical location. During the most tumultuous of times, you stood by Capt Donald Hooper, USMC
the staff, the Club, and one another to ensure the proud traditions of The
Army and Navy Club endures. For all of those things I’m grateful and for Governor
those reasons and many, many more I am proud to call this Club my home. Mr. Dennis J. Hough, Jr. (1st Lt, USAF)

Tragedy is never easy to discuss and I certainly don’t want to ruin the up- Governor
beat tone of my letter; however, I must acknowledge that this year we did COL Michael Kirby, USA (Ret.)
experience some great losses. We witnessed the passing of many loved
ones along the way. Several of our most tenured and treasured members, Governor
a valued ANC staff member, and numerous friends and loved ones are no Brig Gen Edward Rodriguez Jr., USAFR (Ret.)
longer with us due to the virus. For those we lost this year, we honor you
and promise that your memories will always remain. You will live on eter- Governor
nally in the legacy that is The Army and Navy Club. Lt Col Euseekers Williams Jr., USMC (Ret.)

Ms. Sarah Ford Governor
General Manager
Club Historian
Col James A. Bracken, USMC (Ret.)

Curator
Maj William Lang, USAF (Ret.)

LIBRARY TRUST FUND
MG John D. Altenburg Jr., USA (Ret.)

Chair

EXECUTIVE STAFF
Sarah Ford

General Manager
202-721-2094

Mark Peckham
Director of Human Resources

202-721-2084

Liz Juskie
Director of Membership, Marketing &

Communications
202-721-2091

Raquel Tapia
Director of Finance

202-721-2087

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

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MEMBERSHIP // MEMBER NEWS

A LETTER FROM THE
HOUSE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

LTG Larry R. Jordan, USA (Ret.)

Fellow Club Members,

During these unprecedented and trying times, your Club deeply appreciates your continued support and patronage. The past few
months have provided us the opportunity to not only offer new, and hopefully enjoyable initiatives, such as the various virtual programs
and presentations and our grab-and-go menu options, but also to begin some needed infrastructure projects.

A major undertaking has been to replace components of the HVAC and air distribution systems to ensure proper heating, cooling, and
air circulation throughout the Club. This project was initiated prior to the current COVID-19 concerns, but is now even more important
as we learn the value of proper and efficient air handling and air exchange rates in combating the spread of the virus.

The next phase of the upgrades will occur in late January 2021 and be more obvious to members visiting the Club. That work will cause
disruptions in the Lobby and Main Dining Room for hopefully no more than a few days. The completed work will provide enhanced
comfort and air safety. Your understanding during the work will be greatly appreciated.

Other work to be performed concerning the Main Dining Room will be initiated in response to the civil unrest the downtown DC area has
experienced. While the Club has excellent relations with the community, and has sustained no damage or threats, we have begun to
upgrade many aspects of security. A Security Sub-Committee has been established and future updates will be provided. However, one
resulting project is nearing execution. The large windows in the Main Dining Room will be covered with clear and unobtrusive ballistic
impact film. The purpose of the film is to maintain window integrity if struck by various objects. This will prevent flying glass if struck,
which could cause injury, and to prevent easy access or openings through which to toss dangerous objects. The film will not obstruct
views or detract from the windows’ appearance.

Your House Committee, in concert with the other committees established by the Board of Governors, continues to strive to ensure your
Club maintains the highest standards of service and facilities. In that regard, your suggestions and comments are always welcomed.

LTG Larry R. Jordan, USA (Ret.)
House Committee, Chair

Lobster Special

12.08.20 6 PM - 9 PM

AT THE ANC

$61++ 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 an All-You-Can-Eat Lobster Special, rather than our
traditional Lobster Bake. This will be a 3-course menu, with the Main Course being all-you-can-eat steamed lobsters.
The regular a la carte45m||eDnTEuHCwEEiDMllIBSaEPlsRAoT2bC0eH2a0vailable to order from.

A LETTER FROM THE
SECURITY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

MAJ Jason Atwell, USAR

[email protected]

As many of you know, or have seen reference to in recent editions of The Dispatch, the good work of the House and other committees has
been supplemented as of late by a Security Committee, established and run for the past year and a half by our own Colonel Jack James.

I recently became the new chair of the Committee and the GM asked me to write a quick note updating the membership on what the
Security Committee has accomplished so far and where we are headed going into next year. However, first I'd like to introduce myself.
I am a Major in the Army Reserve, currently assigned to USCYBERCOM. I have been in the Army for 17 years, spending time in CA and
MI units, and deploying with the 1st Cavalry Division to Iraq in 2009. I have been a member of the Club for just over two years, and was
married to my wife, Dina, in the Club in February 2020.

I was excited when Jack James gave me the opportunity to join the Committee because I get to combine my natural skill set as a cy-
bersecurity consultant and intelligence officer with my keen interest in helping support the Club as a both a career military officer and
someone with a deep personal interest in military history and heritage. The Committee itself consists of members from all five branches
of the Armed Forces with expertise in cyber, physical security, historical preservation, and VIP protection operations. We meet monthly
to discuss the current threat environment at the Club, compare notes with the full-time staff, and discuss priorities for a safe and secure
facility.

So far we have been able to use the Committee as a way to actively defend the Club during the protests in the late spring and early
summer of 2020 by providing firewatch, helping supplement our uniformed contract security, providing a hospitable location for law
enforcement and medical personnel to take a break from street duty, and building an impressive and comprehensive security planning
document. One immediate success that will better protect Club patrons in our current environment is the approval of the installation of
a ballistic glass protection film to the first floor windows, which will not affect the appearance of the windows but will make them more
survivable in the event of an emergency or disturbance.

Going forward we plan to use our collective expertise to improve the Club's cybersecurity, discuss options for more secure Membership
physical access, evaluate potential armed/unarmed and uniformed security guard scenarios, and overall reduce the burden on the full-
time staff for making security-related decisions while ensuring Member input to the process.

This month marks the beginning of my tenure as the Committee's chair, and I know I am not alone in expressing sincere appreciation to
Jack James for getting the ball rolling on this important function. We have learned a lot this year because the Club both benefits from,
and is impacted by, its location in one of the most secure yet potentially volatile locations in America. I welcome questions, comments,
and suggestions and look forward to working with everyone to make the Club as safe and hospitable as possible.

MAJ Jason Atwell, USAR
Security Sub-committee, Chair

THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB
WELCOMES THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS

CALIFORNIA Mr. Richard S. Lovering, IV, USA VIRGINIA
CW4 Jeffrey Ledbetter, USA VADM John William Miller Ms. Karla Addess
Ms. Noelle Bujold
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MISSOURI MAJ Peter Kalogiros
LCDR Anna M. Hart, USCG Mrs. Hannah Palladino LTC Christopher J. Midberry
Mr. Robert E. Moriarty (Col, USAF)
MARYLAND TEXAS LTC Andrew Sanders, USA
CPT Jonathan Broderick, USA MAJ Phillip J Zeller, III, USA (Ret.) Mr. Stephen Scott Erb, USN (Ret.)
LCDR Joseph Early LTC Samuel Strain, III, USA
Major Raymond Kaplan, USAR UTAH
Col Mark Choate, USAR

5 | DECEMBER 2020

The army and Navy Club's NORT=H POLE
Employee Holiday Fund
HO, HO,
Dear ANC Members, HO

EXPRESS

One of the most frequently mentioned benefits of membership in The Army and Navy Club is the extraordinary level of service provided
by our staff. Whether it is the warm welcome at the front entrance, the friendly greeting in the lobby, or the caring and courteous service
we enjoy in the dining room, it is clear that the entire staff recognizes and respects our military heritage and makes a special effort to
ensure that every visit to the Club is memorable and gratifying.

I mention this to draw your attention to the Club’s Employee Holiday Fund. Every year, over 900 Club members show their apprecia-
tion to the staff by donating to the Fund. While donations vary in amount, most members make a special effort and typically give an
amount equal to a month’s Club dues. These Club members genuinely appreciate the extra effort the staff makes in providing a warm
and friendly atmosphere, while demonstrating loyalty, commitment, and personal pride in working on our behalf as hospitality industry
professionals.

I am looking forward to supporting the Holiday Fund once again this year and ask that you join me and the other members of the Club
in letting our staff know how much we appreciate their efforts on our behalf. As in the past, we have included a donation envelope for
your use. You may enclose a check or, if you prefer, charge your donation to your Club account. Be sure to include your name, member
number, and amount. You may also contribute by calling Accounts Receivable at 202-534-3194.

I would also ask that you make a special effort to contribute this year in light of the on-going public health crisis that has disrupted Club
operations and adversely affected the livelihoods and financial security of many members of our staff. This year, every donation will
count in a very special way and will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our dedicated Club employees.

Sincerely,
COL Marc Warren, USA (Ret.)
Club Vice President

AN UPDATE FROM THE
ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT

Ms. Donika Stewart
Accounts Receivable Coordinator

In order to provide better member service, we will be discontinuing the payment lockbox in Charlotte, North Carolina
effective January 1, 2021.

If you pay with a paper check or with online banking through your personal bank’s website, kindly update the payment
address to:

The Army and Navy Club
Attn: Accounts Receivable
901 17th St NW
Washington DC 20006

Please recycle or repurpose any old remittance envelopes with the lockbox address as they will be invalid after
January 2021.

Thank you for your continued support and loyal membership.

With gratitude,
Donika Stewart
Accounts Receivable Coordinator

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ANC CARES FUND - THANK YOU FOR DONATING!

Ms. Raquel Tapia
Director of Finance

To Our Dear Members:

I hope you and your families are staying safe.

Like most businesses in our industry, the Club has also suffered losses due to the pandemic. As a result,
management was forced to make some tough decisions to keep the Club afloat.

Thanks to your generosity, we were able to collect $18,104.25 for the ANC Cares Fund. This fund went to several
of our valued employees who were heavily affected financially.

On behalf of everyone here at ANC, I would like to personally thank all of you for the contributions and continued
support. We are all in this together. Stay safe and we hope to see you back in the Club soon.

Forever grateful,
Raquel Tapia

Members who donated to the ANC Cares Employee Assistance Fund

1. COL Cecil Dale Allen 30. Mrs. Nancy Graves 59. COL Paul M. Phillips
2. LT Walter R. Bateman
3. CDR Nathan G. Bein 31. LTC Budd Hallberg 60. Col Scott S. Pinckney
4. CDR Brian Bement
5. CDR Dennis C. Bley 32. LT Kyle Edgar Hardy 61. COL Dirk Plante
6. Dr. Barry Lee Booth
7. Col James A. Bracken 33. Dr. Katherine Harvey 62. COL/SES Geoffrey G. Prosch
8. Col William T. Bridgham
9. Lt Col Gunnar Buzzard 34. Dr. William Hinkle 63. LCDR Alexis Brooke Quinn
10. CAPT Patrick Carney
11. LTC Dennis F. Carroll 35. Mr. & Mrs. R. Scott Jackson 64. LCDR William E. Ranger
12. Judge William S. Colwell
13. BG David E. K. Cooper 36. VADM Lowell E. Jacoby 65. COL Sharon E. Riley
14. 1lt Richard L. Cosnotti
15. COL James Cox 37. Col Jack C. James 66. HON Judith LaManna Rivette
16. VADM Lewis W. Crenshaw
17. LTC Paul F. Crigler 38. CAPT Robert G. Johnston 67. MAJ Edward T. Roden
18. Mrs. Mary Alice Davidson 39. CAPT Patrick W. Kelley 68. Brig Gen Edward F. Rodriguez
19. Mrs. Carolyn d'Avis 40. CDR Robert Edwin Kenyon 69. BG Steven L. Salazar
20. COL James T. Dillon 41. LtCol Frederick J. Klauser 70. General Norton A. Schwartz
21. Mr. David H. Dorton 42. Mr. Robert P. Kyle 71. Mr. William A. Singleton
22. COL James J. Dunphy 43. Mr. Robin Bruce Lambert 72. Mr. John B. Solberg
23. Mr. Edward P. Eagles 44. Lt Col John H. LaRaia 73. Dr. Lewis Sorley
24. CAPT Thomas C. Fahres 45. Dr. Gary Leinberger 74. Major Samuel L. Spitzberg
25. RADM John N. Faigle 46. RADM Daniel B. Lestage 75. LTG Theodore G Stroup
26. ADM William J. Fallon 47. Maj Gen Joseph G. Lynch 76. Dr. Gerald Sufrin
27. MAJ Bruce Ellis Fein 48. CPT Alec Lynde 77. 1LT Timothy R. Sweeney
28. Capt Henry J. Flynn 49. Mrs. Josephine MacMichael 78. Col Michael Thumm
29. CAPT Robert M. Gantt 50. CAPT Jett Charles McCann 79. Mr. Gordon W. Trask
51. Mr. Thomas J. McGonigle
80. CDR Joseph E. Troiani
52. LTC Terrence M. Moore

53. Mr. Francis J. Myers 81. 1LT Tyler J. Tweedel

54. Ambassador Ronald E. Neumann 82. CDR Thomas M. Wing

55. 1LT Mark K. Neville 83. COL Thomas F. Woloszyn

56. COL Tara Abbey Osborn 84. MG Daniel V. Wright

57. Mr. Bryan Pelley 85. RADM Charles B. Young

58. VADM David B. Peterman 86. Ambassador Johnny Young

7 | DECEMBER 2020

EVENTS // CLUB PROGRAMS

BOOK FORUM BOOK FORUM
"Tecumseh and the Prophet: The Shawnee Brothers Who "Twenty-Percent Soldiers: Our Secret Life in the National

Defied a Nation" by Peter Cozzens Guard" by Susan and Kevin Dellicker
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Check-In: 6:30pm | Speaker: 7:00pm Postponed to a later date!
$10++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Check-In: 6:30pm | Speaker: 7:00pm
The first biography of the great Shawnee leader $10++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax)
in more than twenty years, and the first to make
clear that his misunderstood younger brother, Tenskwatawa, was an We regret to inform you that this Event, scheduled on December 15th,
equal partner in the last great pan-Indian alliance against the United has been postponed.
States. Cozzens brings us to the forefront of the chaos and violence
that characterized the young American Republic, when settlers spilled Our hope is to reschedule for 2021. Please stay tuned for more information
across the Appalachians to bloody effect in their haste to exploit lands as the situation develops. We appreciate your understanding and look
won from the British in the War of Independence, disregarding their forward to hosting this event at the Club as soon as possible!
rightful Indian owners. Tecumseh and the Prophet presents the untold
story of the Shawnee brothers who retaliated against this threat–the If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at
two most significant siblings in Native American history, who, Cozzens [email protected]
helps us understand, should be writ large in the annals of America.

BOOK FORUM BOOK FORUM
"The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech “The Ghost Ships of Archangel: The Arctic Voyage That Defied

Warfare" by Christian Brose the Nazis” by William Geroux
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Check-In: 6:30pm | Speaker: 7:00pm Check-In: 6:30pm | Speaker: 7:00pm
$10++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) $10++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax)

For generations of Americans, our country has been the An extraordinary story of survival and alliance during World
world's dominant military power. How the US military War II: the icy journey of four Allied ships crossing the Arctic
fights, and the systems and weapons that it fights with, to deliver much needed supplies to the Soviet war effort.
have been uncontested. That old reality, however, is rapidly deteriorating. The Ghost Ships of Archangel turns its focus on Roosevelt, Churchill,
America's traditional sources of power are eroding amid the emergence and Stalin, playing diplomatic games that put their ships in peril.
of new technologies and the growing military threat posed by The twenty-four-hour Arctic daylight in midsummer gave no
rivals such as China. America is at grave risk of losing a future war. respite from bombers, and the Germans wielded the terrifying
battleship Tirpitz, nicknamed The Big Bad Wolf. Icebergs were
As Christian Brose reveals in this urgent wake-up call, the future will as dangerous as Nazis. As a newly forged alliance was close to
be defined by artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and other dissolving and the remnants of Convoy PQ-17 tried to slip through
emerging technologies that are revolutionizing global industries the Arctic in one piece, the fate of the world hung in the balance.
and are now poised to overturn the model of American defense.
This fascinating, if disturbing, book confronts the existential risks NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
on the horizon, charting a way for America's military to adapt and
succeed with new thinking as well as new technology. Examining Tuesday, January 5, 2021
threats from China, Russia, and elsewhere, The Kill Chain offers 6 pm to 7:30 pm | Virtual Presentation via Zoom
hope and, ultimately, insights on how America can apply advanced Complimentary to new Club members.
technologies to prevent war, deter aggression, and maintain peace. Please email [email protected] for reservations.
Reservations required.
Orientations are a great way for new members to meet Club
Staff, become familiar with all of the programming the ANC
has to offer, and how to get the most out of your membership.

EVENT REMINDERS

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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 pm. For reservations, please visit the Club Calendar at
www.armynavyclub.org, or by contacting Elizabeth Newcomer
Please note that when you attend the Tuesday Night Prix Fixe Seafood at [email protected]. All book forums, unless
Menu the night of a forum, your $10++ forum fee is waived.
otherwise noted, are $10++ per person.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT // MEMBERSHIP

Member Spotlight

AMBASSADOR MICHAEL G. DESOMBRE

Distinguished Attorney and Businessman, Champion of American Interests in Asia, Dynamic Diplomat

By COL Geoffrey Prosch, USA (Ret.)
ANC Member & Membership Committee Member

A proud member of This year, Ambassador DeSombre was able to observe Co-
The Army and Navy bra Gold, an exercise that demonstrates the Unites States
Club, Ambassador De- readiness to address the full spectrum of security chal-
Sombre was confirmed lenges in the Indo-Pacific, and serve as the event’s closing
by the Senate as U.S. speaker.
Ambassador to the
Kingdom of Thailand Ambassador DeSombre first learned about our Club while
on January 8, 2020. serving on the board of our reciprocal club, the American
Ambassador DeSom- Club Hong Kong. During his trips to DC, he has resided
bre graduated Magna in the Club, enjoying delicious meals, great lodging, and
Cum Laude from Har- our outstanding fitness center. After becoming a member,
vard Law School and the Ambassador hosted a reception at the Club after he
also holds a B.A. in Quantitative Economics and an M.S. was sworn into office at the State Department.
in East Asian Studies from Stanford University. He and
his wife, Jean, reside in Bangkok with their four children. This year, thanks to The Army Navy Club Library Trust
and the U.S. State Department’s Art in Embassies pro-
Ambassador DeSombre was a partner in the law firm of gram, 20 pieces of art from our Club’s collection are on
Sullivan and Cromwell from 2004 to 2019, where he led display at Ambassador DeSombre’s residence in Bangkok.
the firm’s mergers and acquisitions practice in Asia. Am- The exhibition, “America at War – the Rise of Naval and
bassador DeSombre also served as the Chairman of the Air Power,” was unveiled during an official July 4 recep-
Board for Save the Children Hong Kong. With over two tion hosted by the Ambassador at his residence. Ambas-
decades of experience representing American and inter- sador DeSombre’s favorite pieces include the two large
national clients in large scale investment and economic naval paintings from our Daiquiri Lounge that depict de-
development projects in Asia, Ambassador DeSombre has cisive American victories at the Battle of Manila Bay and
gained unique insight into the political, legal, and strate- the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the 1898 Spanish
gic challenges that face American interests in Asia and the American War, as well as a portrait of Commodore Ste-
Indo-Pacific region. phen Decatur, U.S. naval hero of the Barbary Wars. These
pieces not only enhance the Ambassador’s home, but share
As the first U.S. Ambassador to Thailand from the private our national, cultural, and military heritage with the many
sector, Ambassador DeSombre has prioritized strengthen- Thai officials, businesspeople, and cultural leaders who vis-
ing the United States’ economic partnership with Thai- it this official residence.
land. Ambassador DeSombre has also helped solidify the
U.S.-Thai military alliance through his work with the Joint The Army and Navy Club is fortunate to have enthusias-
U.S. Military Advisory Group (JUSMAG) Thailand. The tic members, such as senior diplomats of Ambassador De-
United States and Thailand conduct over 400 joint mili- Sombre’s caliber. Such members bring both distinction
tary activities each year, including Cobra Gold (the larg- and valuable business opportunities to the Club. ◄
est annual multinational exercise held in the Indo-Pacific).

9 | DECEMBER 2020

DECEMBER 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
35
1 2 31 24 Gingerbread House
Seafood Prix Lilly Pulitzer Holiday Shopping Event Family Workshop -
Fixe Menu Sold Out!
6 7 Peter Cozzens 9 10 11
Sunday Brunch Book Forum Library Trust Wine Society 12
Speaker Series Army vs. Navy
8 Football Game -
Lobster Special Sold Out!

13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Brunch with Santa Seafood Prix 23 Christmas
Fixe Menu Afternoon Tea -
Dellicker Sold Out!
Book Forum
20 21 24 25 26
Sunday Brunch 22 Christmas Eve - Christmas Day Night After
Seafood Prix Club Closes at 3pm Christmas Dinner
Fixe Menu

27 28 29 30 31 31

Sunday Brunch Fox Conner New Year's
Society - Eve Dinner
Virtual Meeting

EVENTS SNAPSHOT EVENTS SNAPSHOT

12/1 6:30 pm - Peter Cozzen's Book Forum 12/15 6:00 pm - Dellicker Book Forum - Postponed to a later date

12/2-12/3 11 am - 6 pm - Lilly Pulitzer Holiday Shopping Event 12/19 1pm - 3pm and 3:30pm - 5:30pm Christmas Afternoon Tea

12/5 10:30 am - Gingerbread House Family Workshop 12/20 10:00 am - Brunch with Santa

12/9 6:30 pm - Library Trust Speaker Series 12/25 11:00 am - Christmas Day

12/12 2:30 pm - Army vs. Navy Football Game 12/26 6 pm - 9 pm - Night After Christmas Dinner

JANUARY 2021

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

12

3 4 56 789
Heart-Healthy Seafood Prix Daiquiri Lounge
Brunch VMFiiSPerxtmereuiaxbaMfleFoNreioxOendewuriMenetantuion Closed, Bar Service
in the Eagle Grill
10 11 12 13
Sunday Brunch Seafood Prix 14 15 16
Fixe Menu
21 22 23
Christian Brose
Book Forum 28 29 30
Fox Conner
17 18 19 20 Society
French Bistro Martin Luther Seafood Prix
Brunch King Jr. Day - Fixe Menu EVENTS SNAPSHOT
Club Closed
24 Hotel Open 26 27 1/17 10 am - 2 pm - French Bistro Brunch
Sunday Brunch Seafood Prix 1/26 6:30 pm - William Geroux Book Forum
25 Fixe Menu

31 William Geroux
Sunday Brunch Book Forum

EVENTS SNAPSHOT

1/3 10 am - 2 pm - Heart-Healthy Brunch
1/5 6 pm - Virtual New Member Orientation
1/12 6:30 pm - Christian Brose Book Forum

A. ANC Ornament - $22
One-of-a-kind Christmas ornament
made by Beacon Designs, makers of
the official White House Ornaments!

Holiday Shopping
with The ANC Gift Shop

Do your holiday shopping at the official Army and Navy Club Gift Shop! Perfect for family members, friends, and
even other Club members, the ANC Gift Shop has it all! From the brand new ANC Ornament, Club Ties, Baseball
Caps, the ANC Ladies' Scarf, S'well Water Bottles, and so much more, the ANC Gift Shop is sure to make your

loved one feel special this holiday season!

Visit the ANC website today at www.armynavyclub.org to view the complete list of items. To place an order,
please contact Elaine Blauser at 202-355-0496 or [email protected].

B. Duffle Bag - $130 C. S'well Bottle (17oz) - $35 D. Golf Umbrella - $49
Large, retro duffle bag. Constructed with High-grade 18/8 stainless steel. Simple-release deployment for easy
heavy material plus top grain oil tanned BPA-free. Triple-walled for maximum opening. Umbrellas are decorated in the
latigo leather accents. Made in the USA. insulation. Available in color Blue Suede. USA. Available in colors blue/white, red/
Available in colors black or olive.
white, or black/white.

G. Dopp Kit - $65

Leather pouch with zipper for

toiletries and other essentials. Size

is 3" x 3.5" x 8". Comes in top grain

E. ANC Ladies' Scarf F. Admiral’s Boat Bag - $30 cowhide leather. Made in the USA.
Made from pure silk. Made from heavy weight
Offered in two sizes, Available in colors brown, black, H. Lands' End Fleece Jacket - $55
20 x 20 - $39 and 14oz Cotton. Over-sized main blue or burgundy. Double-Sided polyester fleece with
36 x 36 - $89
compartment with snap closure. a full-front zip and two zip pockets.

Available in colors navy or royal blue. Available in Navy.

Family Workshop

Saturday, December 5, 2020 - Sold Out!

10:30 am to 12:30 pm | Eagle Grill
$55 per family; additional houses can be purchased for $35 per house.
Reservations must be confirmed by close of business on November 23rd.
to be added to the wait list, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505.

Get creative at the Gingerbread House Family Workshop by designing and decorating your very
own gingerbread house. We'll supply a pre-built gingerbread house, candy trays for decorating

and plenty of frosting! This project is sure to have your sweet tooth satisfied!

Army vs. Navy

Football Game Viewing Party

Saturday, December 12, 2020 - Sold Out!
Main Dining Room | $28++ per person
Doors open at 2:30 pm | Kick-off at 3 pm

To be added to the wait list, please contact Elizabeth
Newcomer at [email protected]

Christmas afternoon tea

Saturday, December 19, 2020
Main Dining Room

$37++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax)
First Service: 1 pm to 3:00 pm - Sold Out!

Second Service: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm - Sold Out!

What better way to celebrate the holidays than by spending the afternoon with friends
and family over tea? Members can enjoy a plated 2-course tea menu with a selection of

signature teas to choose from. A list of sparkling wines will also be available.

To be added to the wait list, please call Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505.

BRUNCH WITH SANTA

Sunday, December 13, 2020

Seatings from 10 am to 3 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.

This holiday season, hand deliver your wish list to Santa at the ANC. Enjoy a 4-course
meal with friends and family at the Club! Each adult meal comes with choice of soup,

salad, entrèe, dessert, and choice of two side dishes.

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. Toys for Tots only
accepts new toys, and all toys should be unwrapped. Children served by Toys for Tots range in age from
toddler to 17. The program often suffers a lack of gifts for older children, so please consider donating a gift

that would apply to the older age group.

Soup Course Salad Course

Army Navy Bean or Acorn Squash with Crème Fraiche Caesar Salad or Hearts of Palm Winter Green Salad

Entrée Sides

Pumpkin Seed Crusted Salmon with Cilantro Parmesan Parsley Whipped Potatoes, French
Beurre Blanc, Cornish Game Hen with Natu- Beans and Baby Carrots, Wild Rice Pilaf, or
ral Jus, or Herb-Roasted Pork Loin with Wild Tri-Colored Cauliflower

Mushroom Sauce

Dessert Children's Meal

Pecan Pie with Ice Cream, Carrot Main Course: Chicken Tenders and Mac & Cheese with Peas and Carrots
Cake, Red Velvet Cake, or Chocolate Dessert: Cookie with Ice Cream

Mousse Cake

Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2020
Seatings from 11 am to 3 pm
$55++ 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.

The Army and Navy Club invites you to Christmas Day at the Club! Enjoy a four-course meal prepared by
the ANC Culinary Team. Holiday cheer and good tidings are included!

Each adult meal comes with a choice of Soup, Salad, Entrée, two sides, and Dessert.

Soup Course Salad Course

Roasted Cauliflower and Leek Soup or Lobster Asparagus and Prosciutto Salad or
Bisque with Crème Fraiche
Roasted Beet, Pear and Peach Salad

Entrée Sides Dessert

Rack of Lamb with Balsamic Demi, Pan-seared Sweet Potato Mash, Shrimp and Pumpkin Pie, Key Lime Torte,
Halibut with Saffron Beurre Blanc, Roasted Squash Casserole, Mixed Baby or Chocolate Cheesecake
Vegetables, or Traditional Stuffing
Duck Breast with Bing Cherry Sauce, or Roasted
Turkey Breast with traditional Gravy

Children's Meal

Entrée: Chicken Tenders with Peas and Carrots and Mac & Cheese
Dessert: Cookie and Ice Cream

This year the Club is giving members the option to order the same 4-course Christmas
meal to go! Members can also purchase red and white wines.

The above menu will be available for pick-up at the Club on
Thursday, December 24th, 2020 between 1pm - 4pm.
$40+ per adult | $20+ per child ages 5-12

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, December 17, 2020.

The Night
After

Christmas

12.26.20 Reservations:
6pm - 9pm 202-628-8400

Keep the celebration going!
The Main Dining Room will be open for dinner December
26th this year for members to continue spreading the holdiay

cheer with friends and other Club members!

Heart-Healthy
Brunch

Sunday, January 3, 2021
from 10 am to 2 pm

Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations.

Stick to your New Year Resolution with Heart-Healthy Brunch Specials in the Main Dining Room!
The Club's regular à la carte brunch menu will also be available.

French Bistro Brunch
Sunday, January 17, 2021 | 10 am to 2 pm
To make a reservation, please call 202-628-8400.

Join us for some French fare in the Main Dining Room!
Members can enjoy traditional French items added to the Club's regular
à la carte brunch menu. Check out the Club's website closer to the event

date for a list of the specific dishes that will be offered.

new Year's Eve DINNER

Celebrate the End of 2020!

Dinner at the Club Option:
Thursday, December 31, 2020 | 5pm - 9pm
$180++ per couple | $90++ single | $45 optional 3-course wine pairing
To make a reservation, please contact the Front Desk at 202-628-8400

Dinner at the Club includes a 4-course prix fixe menu, with a glass of champagne at dessert!
An optional wine pairing for the first 3 courses will also be available.

Entrée Options

Soup Grilled Rack of Lamb with Couscous
Lobster en Croûte Salad, Roasted Baby Vegetables,

Pomegranate Balsamic glaze, and

Salad Sauce Tajine Dessert

Radicchio and Endive with -OR- Chocolate Fantasy -
Artichoke Hearts, Hearts A Trio of Chocolate Delights
of Palm, Prosciutto Crisp, Pan-seared Chilean Sea Bass with
Orange Dijon Vinaigrette and Sea Urchin Risotto, Asparagus and

Peekytoe Crab Beurre Blanc

Cheese Curd Croutons -OR-

Pan-seared Filet Mignon and
Foie Gras with Parsley Parmesan
Whipped Potatoes, Baby Vegetables

and Morel Mushroom Sauce

To-Go Option: $85+ per person
Pickup on Thursday, December 31, 2020 | 12pm - 2pm

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 5pm on Wednesday, December 23, 2020
and cancellations will not be accepted after this date.

Soup Entrée Options
Lobster Bisque or Smoked Tomato Bisque
Pan-seared Filet Mignon and Foie Gras with Pars-
with Cheese Curd Garnish ley Parmesan Whipped Potatoes, Baby Vegetables

Salad and Morel Mushroom Sauce

Radicchio and Endive with Artichoke Hearts, -OR-
Hearts of Palm, Prosciutto Crisp, Orange Dijon
Pan-seared Chilean Sea Bass with Sea Urchin Ri-
Vinaigrette and Cheese Curd Croutons sotto, Asparagus and Peekytoe Crab Beurre Blanc

Dessert

Chocolate Fantasy -
A Trio of Chocolate Delights

MARKING HISTORY // HISTORY VAULT

H ISTORY VAU LT

THE FOX CONNER SOCIET Y OF THE ARMY AND NAV Y CLUB

A PROFESSIONAL CLUB WITHIN A CLUB FOR NETWORKING, HISTORY AND CURRENT EVENTS.

BY COLONEL THOMAS F. WOLOSZYN, US ARMY, RETIRED

In reading history and The Fox Conner Society is the Club’s premier Society
the memoirs of great for professional discussion and networking who seek
American generals such to embody the spirit of mentorship and leadership
as George Patton, George development exhibited by MG Conner. As a Society
Marshall and Dwight within The Army and Navy Club, the Fox Conner Society
Eisenhower, many a is a group of members from diverse backgrounds and
reader may have glanced levels of experience. The purpose of the Society is to
over an occasionally “polish our intellect” and develop leaders using the
mentioned name: Major Fox Conner model while developing relationships and
General Fox Conner. comradeship. We focus on history, current events,
Though he has been national security, strategy and leadership. The Fox
overshadowed by the Conner Society seeks to build relationships, develop
oversized personalities of World War II generals, Conner younger members, and leverage the wisdom of
was perhaps one of the greatest officer-mentors the seasoned members.
U.S. Army has ever seen. MG Conner was a member of
our Army and Navy Club and we continue his legacy of During this ongoing COVID19 unpleasantness and
mentoring in the 21st Century with the Club’s own Fox Club safety closure, the Society was the first within
Conner Society. the ANC to host a Zoom virtual meeting with author
Peter Cozzens. That success paved the way for the
In mentorship, Conner was a staunch proponent of many webinars since, well over fifty to date. We also
professional reading, encouraging his protégés to read discovered a new audience as non-resident members
military and historical texts. It is widely believed that it joined the Society, many of whom never had an
was Conner that introduced Patton to the tank, inspired opportunity visit the Club and are scattered around
Eisenhower’s passion for military history and strategy, the globe. They have asked us to maintain virtual
and helped develop the organizational acumen that Society meetings to let them be part of our club-
Marshall so successfully applied to the strategic plans within-a-club community. To meet this need, we
and resourcing of the joint forces during the second will begin hosting a monthly virtual Society meeting
World War and development of transatlantic alliances. in addition to our physical meeting once we begin
meeting at the clubhouse. So, if you are interested
Conner’s quiet professionalism, devotion to the in comradery, current events and history, consider
stewardship of the profession of arms and aptitude joining the Fox Conner Society. For more information,
for mentorship has left an indelible mark on the please contact me: [email protected]. ◄
United States Army that still lives on today. It was
in this spirit that members of The Army and Navy
Club established the Fox Conner Society in 2012.

17 | DECEMBER 2020

The Army and Navy Club

on Farragut Square

An Update on New Year's Day

After careful thought and consideration, the Board of Governors has chosen to cancel the Annual New Year’s Day
Open House for 2021. This wasn’t an easy decision due to the popularity of this event. The Open House is the

Club’s time to shine and is an ideal opportunity to showcase the beautiful Clubhouse, delectable menu, and top-notch
member service. However, with DC Health limiting public gatherings to 50 people, we wouldn’t be able to make the

event our grand time-honored tradition it has become over the years.
The Club is confident that by Spring 2021 DC Health will have eased the restrictions on dining and public gatherings
so we are moving forward with plans to host an in person Annual Meeting Spring 2021. We look forward to seeing

you in person then. In the meantime, please engage with us in our many in-person or virtual events planned and
organized by the Special Events Committee and our incredible staff.

THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB

A Platinum Club of America
Moving up eight spots from last year, The Army and Navy Club was voted

in the top 50 Best City Clubs in America!
This prestigious award recognizes The Army and Navy Club’s commitment
to excellence on all aspects of Club operations and was voted on by other

General Managers and Club Presidents in the industry.
We hope you, the Membership, are proud of this continued distinction; it was
achieved only because of your continued support, enthusiasm and dedication.

18 | THE DISPATCH

LIBRARY TRUST FUND // UPDATE

A Letter from the Library Trust Chairman

MG John D. Altenburg, USA (Ret.)

A Season of Thanks and Giving
This holiday season, we thank you all again for your support of the Library Trust. Your continuing contributions, participa-
tion, and investment of all variety—particularly during these difficult times—have allowed us to continue improving the
Library Trust. Without your enthusiasm and engagement, none of our efforts would have been possible.

We have continued during the pandemic to enhance our Club by expanding the online collection and initiating the process
of culling our library book collection in anticipation of making it available online along with the art collection. Club librarian
Will Andersen has engaged in discussions with the Club’s Fox Conner Society about participating in their events. Fox Connor
provides an excellent platform for enhancing our book collection and keeping members informed of library developments.
In coordination with the Special Events Committee, we have also begun hosting book events again. Most recently, on No-
vember 17, author Jim Mann discussed his new book, "The Great Rift: Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, and the Broken Friendship
That Defined an Era." It was a fascinating and edifying evening for all who attended.

Introducing the Library Trust Speaker Series
We are pleased to announce the launch of a virtual Library Trust speaker series, featuring monthly Zoom discussions with
military artists, historians, cultural leaders and others. Our inaugural event will feature the return to our Club of painter
Lieutenant Colonel David Richardson, USMC (Ret.), who will discuss his experience as a Marine officer who maintained a
painting practice through multiple deployments and combat duty. The Library Trust hosted an extensive exhibition of Rich-
ardson’s paintings in 2017.

This event will take place on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 6:30 PM. Please visit the online calendar on the Club's website
to register for the event. For questions, please email [email protected].

We Need Your Help to Ensure our Future
Now more than ever, your support of the Library Trust is meaningful, important, and vital for our operations. In times like
these, your donations ensure that we can maintain Club Member benefits now and in the future. As you organize your end-
of-year donations, please consider giving to The Library Trust. The Army and Navy Club Library Trust Fund is a 501(c)(3)
organization, so all donations are tax deductible.

In order to make it easier to give, we have established a donations page on our collections website, where you can make
one-time gifts or set up recurring monthly or annual donations through a direct bank transfer or credit card. Some may
prefer this new method, while others prefer to donate when paying their Club invoices. With each donation on our website,
you will be immediately emailed an acknowledgement letter for tax purposes. Of course, recurring donations to the Library
Trust through monthly Club dues are also welcome.

Visit: Collections.ArmyNavyClub.org/Support
There are several other ways to give. Some members have generously included the Library Trust in their estate planning
and bequeathed IRAs to the Trust. Each of them is specially recognized in the Library Reading Room. Other donors have
used Donor Advised Funds (DAF) to contribute to the Trust. Another method is through a Qualified Charitable Distribution
(QCD). A QCD from an IRA by a donor who has reached the required minimum distributions age (RMD) can reduce the taxable
amount of an IRA distribution, lowering tax liability. Please contact me directly for more information. As always, we greatly
appreciate your generosity, especially the regular donations. Most important—thank you, and a blessed holiday season to
you and your loved ones!!!

John D. Altenburg, Jr.
Chairman, Army and Navy Club Library Trust
Contact: [email protected]

19 | DECEMBER 2020

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

Holiday Shopping Event

12/2 - 12/3 | 11:00am-6:00pm

Since we were unable to host our shopping event this past May, Lilly
Pulitzer Georgetown is excited to welcome The Army and Navy Club for

a holiday shopping event to kick off the gifting season! The store will
be offering a sneak peak of the Lilly Pulitzer Resort 2020 line, with the
opportunity to shop their new arrivals before anyone else. There will be a

cheerful gift with every $150 purchase for members who shop!
Can’t make it in to the store? Lilly Pulitzer has several extended services
to offer this season, including curbside pickup, free shipping on all orders
over $50, complimentary gift wrap, and private shopping appointments!

Please call (202) 971-8212 for more information.
As a thank you for your service, Lilly Pulitzer is thrilled to also offer a 10%

discount for Active Military, Veterans, and their families.