• Luncheon Featuring: Michelle Dennard, President & CEO, CareerSource Florida Date: August 10th, 2021 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd
  • Luncheon Featuring: TBA Date: September 14th, 2021 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd
  • Luncheon Featuring: TBA Date: October 12th, 2021 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd
  • Luncheon Featuring: Francisco Isenberg, Principal Spaceport Development Manager, Astra Space Date: December 14th, 2021 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd  

    Luncheon Menu

    Standard:

    Pistachio crusted Pork Loin with Apricot & Fig stuffing and Bourbon Glaze with Sweet Potato Smash and Market vegetable

    Pescatarian:

    Gulf Shrimp Creole – Sweet Pepper rice pilaf – Market vegetable

    Vegan:

    Roasted Butternut squash & Swiss Chard stacked with Sweet potato hash – Balsamic pearl onions – Ginger Sage EVOO

  • Honoring:

    Lifetime Achievement Awardees

    Kolcum News and Communications Awardees

    Hall of Fame Honorees

    Rising Star Awardee

    Date: October 8th, 2022

    Time: Cocktail Hour begins at 6:00 PM & Dinner is Served at 7:00 PM

    Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

    Dress Code is Business Attire (No jeans please)

    Note: The menu options are as follows:

    Standard

    TBD

    Vegan

    TBD

    Please indicate which meal is preferred during ticket purchase or when submitting tables names, if no selection is made, the standard meal will be selected.

  • Luncheon Featuring: Date: December 10th, 2021 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd  

  • Luncheon Featuring: TBA Date: October 12th, 2021 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd
  • ~RSVP CLOSED~   Featuring Guest Speaker: Col Mark Shoemaker, 5th SLS Date: February 8th, 2022 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port - Convention Center

    Luncheon Menu

    Standard:  Crispy Chicken Breast, Italian Breaded with Four Mushroom & Artichoke Sauté, Creamy Parmesan Orzo, Market Vegetables Pescatarian: Sesame Seared Tuna Loin Medallions, Balsamic Ginger Scented, Jasmine Rice, Sugar Snap Peas and Baby Carrots with Citrus Soy Glaze Vegan:  Curried Veggie Purse Curried lentils - Grill portabella mushroom, sauté leeks, spinach, wrapped in phyllo dough with balsamic fig glaze
  • ~RSVP CLOSED~   Featuring Guest Speaker: Captain Mark R. Vlaun, Commander, Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville Date: March 8th, 2022 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port - Convention Center

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    Note: The menu options for March are as follows:

    Standard: Chimichurri Steak: Grilled Sirloin, Roasted Fingerlings, Seasonal Vegetables Pescatarian: Seafood Manicotti: Bay Shrimp, Scallops & Crab Blend, Vodka Cream sauce, Shaved Parmesan Vegan: Broccoli & Sweet potato Cakes, Roasted Winter Squash & Cauliflower, Cilantro Chutney

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  • Featuring Guest Speaker: TBD Date: March 8th, 2022 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port - Pavilion
  • RSVP Closed!   Featuring Guest Speaker: Captain Mark R. Vlaun, Commander, Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville Date: May 10th, 2022 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port - Convention Center

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    Note: The menu options for May are as follows:

    Standard: Chianti Braised Short Rib with Rosemary Demi-glace, Fingerling Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables Pescatarian: Seared Mahi with Herb & Lemon Butter Sauce,  Spinach Rice Pilaf, Seasonal Vegetables Vegan: Veggie Stuffed Mushrooms topped with Marinara,  Spinach rice pilaf, Seasonal Vegetables.

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  • Featuring Guest Speaker: Carol Craig, Chairman & CEO, Craig Technologies and Sidus Space Date: June 14th, 2022 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port - Convention Center

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    Note: The menu options for June are as follows:

    Standard: Barbeque Smoked Pork Tenderloin,  Applewood smoked & char broiled pork tenderloin, Yukon Gold Potatoes, & baby carrots Pescatarian: Blackened Atlantic Salmon, Citrus balsamic reduction, roasted asparagus, & Butternut Squash Risotto VeganButternut Squash Risotto, Baby carrots, asparagus, sweet corn, citrus-coconut “beurre blanc”, & almond herbed gremolata

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  • Featuring Guest Speaker: Janet Petro, Director, NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center Date: August 9th, 2022 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port - Convention Center

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    Note: The menu options for August are as follows:

    Standard: Beef Brisket chargrilled zucchini & squash, marble potatoes, barbeque au jus

    Pescatarian: Tuna Sunshine Poke florida citrus ponzo, avocado, cucumber, scallions, wonton chips

    Vegan: Stuffed Campfire Peppers wild rice, chargrilled summer vegetables, spinach, pomodoro sauce

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  • Featuring Guest Speaker: Alan Mast, Director, Engineering Strategy Space & Airborne Systems, L3Harris Date: September 13th, 2022 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port - Convention Center

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    Note: The menu options for September are as follows:

    Standard:

    Chicken Caprese Stack: whipped basil cream cheese, blistered cherry tomatoes, roasted sweet corn succotash, balsamic reduction

    Pescatarian:

    Smoked Salmon BLT “Carpaccio”: smoked nova atlantic salmon, applewood smoked bacon powder, sundried cherry tomatoes, baby arugula, crispy capers, citrus infused extra virgin olive oil

    Vegan:

    Bento Lunch Box Wraps: herb crusted tofu & buffalo cauliflower, jicama napa cabbage slaw, charred scallions, teriyaki barbeque, kalera hydro lettuce

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  • ONLINE/EMAIL RSVP CLOSED Few Walk-In Seats Available Day of Event

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    Note: The menu options for November are as follows:

    Standard:

    Baked Pork Chops with Sage Apple Butter with Herb Roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Fresh Vegetables

    Pescatarian:

    Lightly flour dusted and sautéed Flounder with Grapefruit Buerre Blanc with Herb Roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Fresh Vegetables

    Vegan:

    Heirloom Tomato & Portobello Stack with Pesto

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  • ~ RSVP CLOSED ~

    VERY LIMITED WALK-IN SEATS AVAILABLE

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    Note: The menu options for December are as follows:

    Standard:

    Guava Guajillo Braised Short Rib w/ Roast Jalapeno and Manchego Polenta, Garlic Broccolini, Pan Jus

    Pescatarian:

    Caribbean Snapper w/ Yellow Rice and Pidgeon Peas, Sweet Plantains, Chimi Churri

    Vegan:

    Stir Fry Rice Noodles w/ Thai Style Veggies and Sweet Soy Sauce

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  • ~RSVP had Closed~ Please note: We DO NOT accept walk-in's for this event. RSVP is required.

     

    Honoring:

    ** Lifetime Achievement Awardees **

    David McFarland

    Raymond Polniak

    ** Kolcum News and Communications Awardees **

    Tariq Malik

    Tina Leighty

    ** Hall of Fame Honorees **

    Roy Freeman

    Ruth Gardner

    Al Studt

    Brenda Wall

    Lynda Thompson

    Melquiades (Mike) Lopez

    Paul Epsy

    Tom Hendrickson

    Howard Schindzielorz

    John McCelland

    Lawrence (Larry) Maggie

    Robert Myers

    Waymon (Chuck) Rake

    Luis Berrios

    Eddie Ellegood

    ** Rising Star Awardee **

    Alden Param

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    Date: October 8th, 2022

    Time: Cocktail Hour begins at 6:00 PM & Dinner is Served at 7:00 PM

    Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

    Dress Code is Business Attire (No jeans please)

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    Note: The menu options are as follows:

    Standard

    Char Grilled New York Strip & Gulf Shrimp

    Smoked Gouda Au Gratin Potatoes, Market Vegetables, Peppercorn au Poivre & Garlic Rosemary Butter

    Vegan

    Mediterranean Couscous

    Blistered Heirloom Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers, European Cucumber,  

    Frescatrano Olives, Toasted Chickpeas, Citrus Herb Dressing, Basil Infused Aquafaba Whipped Cream

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    Please indicate which meal is preferred during ticket purchase or when submitting tables names, if no selection is made, the standard meal will be selected.

  • ~RSVP CLOSED~

    Few walk-in seats available

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    Luncheon Featuring Speaker: Maj. Gen. Stephen G. Purdy, Jr., Commander, Space Launch Delta 45 and Director, Eastern Range, Patrick Space Force Base, Florida Presentation of the 2023 Forrest McCarthy Award: Captain Bradley Radabaugh Date: January 10th, 2023 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd  

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    ~ January Menu ~

    Standard:

    Mediterranean Style Chicken Kabobs, Herbed Basmati Rice, Seasonal Vegetables

    Pescetarian: 

    Seafood Fettuccine w/ White Wine-Tomato Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables

    Vegan:

    Vegetable Fried Rice w/ Seasonal Vegetables

  • ~~ RSVP CLOSED ~~

    FEW WALK-IN SEATS AVAILABLE

      Luncheon Featuring: Tony Skaff, Director of Technology & Technical Services, Sierra Lobo Date: February 14th, 2023 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

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    ~ February Menu ~

    Standard:

    Roast Pork Loin with Salsa Verdi with Yellow Rice and Seasonal Vegetables

    Pescetarian: 

    Citrus Baked Salmon with Yellow Rice and Seasonal Vegetables

    Vegan:

    Grilled Vegetable Kabobs over Yellow Rice

  • ~~ RSVP CLOSED ~~

    LIMITED WALK-IN SEATS AVAILABLE ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS

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    Luncheon Featuring: Bill Weber, CEO, Firefly Date: April 11th, 2023 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

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    ~ April's Menu ~

    Standard:

    Braised Shortrib w/ Mushroom Ravioli, served in Pan Jus Cream sauce w/ Garlic Bread

    Pescetarian: 

    Grilled Sweet Chili Shrimp Skewers served w/ Coconut Basmati Rice and Garlic braised Bok Choy

    Vegan:

    Tunisian Vegetable Cous Cous w/ Garlic Sauce

     

  • ~~ RSVP CLOSED ~~

    LIMITED WALK-IN SEATS AVAILABLE ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS

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    Luncheon Featuring: Duane Freer, Air Traffic Organization Space Operations Manager at the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, Federal Aviation Administration Date: May 9th, 2023 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

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    ~ May's Menu ~

    Standard:

    Herb Grilled Chicken Breast w/ Sundried-Tomato and Asiago Sauce, Roast Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Veg

    Pescetarian: 

    Seared Grouper w/ Pineapple and Poblano Pico de Gallo, Spanish Rice, Seasonal Veg

    Vegan:

    Grilled Cauliflower “Steaks” w/ Spanish Rice, Chimi Churri sauce

  • ~~ RSVP CLOSED ~~

    LIMITED WALK-IN SEATS AVAILABLE ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS

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    Luncheon Featuring: Todd Lindner, Head of Launch Site Operations, ABL Space Systems Date: June 13th, 2023 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Pavilion, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

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    ~ June's Menu ~

    Standard:

    Roasted Lamb Gyro’s w/ lettuce, tomato, tzatziki sauce, Potato salad

    Pescetarian: 

    Seared Salmon over Fettuccine w/ Fontina Florentine Cream Sauce

    Vegan:

    Grilled Veggie Pasta Primavera

  • ~~ RSVP CLOSED ~~

    LIMITED WALK-IN SEATS AVAILABLE ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS

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    Luncheon Featuring: Kevin Lowdermilk, CEO, Vaya Space Date: August 8th, 2023 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

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    ~ August Menu ~

    Standard:

    Mango BBQ Pork Ribs w/ 3 cheese mac and green beans

    Pescetarian: 

    Seared Garlic Shrimp w/ Roasted Piquillo Peppers over Toasted Coconut Risotto

    Vegan:

    Calabaza Coconut Curry Risotto

  • ~~ RSVP CLOSED ~~

    LIMITED WALK-IN SEATS AVAILABLE ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS

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    Luncheon Featuring: Janet Petro, Director, John F. Kennedy Space Center Date: September 12th, 2023 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

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    ~ September Menu ~

    Standard:

    Autumn Sirloin Steak loaded sweet potato mash, fall spiced baby carrots, brandy au jus

    Pescetarian: 

    Blackened Atlantic Salmon butternut squash succotash, roasted asparagus, orange-caper beurre blanc

    Vegan:

    Wild Mushroom Ravioli creamy hazelnut & sage sauce, roasted baby carrots & asparagus, truffled herb oil

     

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