Winter Social
Sponsored by: RS&H, Merrick, & Delaware North
Date: December 18th, 2024 Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm Location: Fishlips Cape CanaveralWinter Social
Sponsored by: RS&H, Merrick, & Delaware North
Date: December 18th, 2024 Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm Location: Fishlips Cape CanaveralLuncheon Menu
TBDLuncheon Featuring: TBD
Date: September 9th, 2025 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut BlvdLuncheon Menu
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TBDEARLY REGISTRATION CLOSED WALK - IN TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE
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Summer Social
Sponsored by: Axient & SpaceCom
Date: July 17th, 2024 Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm Location: Fishlips Waterfront Bar & GrillDue to Hurricane Milton, the National Space Club Florida Committee has decided to postpone the Celebrate Space banquet and award ceremony until
Friday, October 25th.
If you have any questions or concerns. Please feel free to contact email info@nscfl.org.
If you have any conflicts with this new date, please contact us ASAP.
RSVPs will now be accepted through COB, October 21st!
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Please note: We DO NOT accept walk-in's for this event. RSVP is required.
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Honoring:
** Lifetime Achievement Honorees **
Stephen Sojourner
** Kolcum News and Communications Honorees **
Mark Marquette
Steven Young
** Hall of Fame Honorees **
Kevin Ahrens
Steve Anstey
David Floyd
Ken Joseph
Donald Lovelace
Dr. Carlos Mata
Mike McAleenan
Brett Raulerson
Tim Reith
Marianne Rigolini
James Stephenson
Mark Sorensen
** Rising Star Honoree**
Dominick Munno
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Date: October 25, 2024
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~
FILET MIGNON WITH BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS
SERVED WITH AU GRATIN POTATOES & BABY WHOLE CARROTS
~Vegan~
STUFFED ROMA TOMATOES WITH SPINACH/ROASTED BABY CARROTS,
BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
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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. Please also note any allergies.
Winter Social
Sponsored by: Delaware North & Merrick & Company
Date: December 14th, 2023 Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm Location: The SpaceBar by Courtyard by Marriott Kennedy Space CenterLuncheon Menu
Standard: Pork cutlets with caramelized apples, rice pilaf, & roasted asparagus Pescatarian: Shrimp skewers with rice pilaf & roasted asparagus Vegan: Quinoa with vegetable blend - Gluten Free~ RSVP CLOSED ~
Limited Walk-In / Pay at Door Seating is Available
Luncheon Featuring:
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Standard: Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti and Marinara Sauce Pescatarian: Jerk Mahi with Mango Chutney Vegan: Rotini with Vegetable Marinara Sauce - Gluten Free~ RSVP CLOSED ~
Limited Walk-In / Pay at Door Seating is Available
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Luncheon Featuring: Janet Petro, Director, John F. Kennedy Space Center Presentation Title: "The Next Great Leap" Date: August 13th, 2024 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut BlvdLuncheon Menu
Standard: Sliced Roast Beef, with an au poivre sauce, yukon mashed potatoes & green beans Pescatarian: Blackened Snapper w/ Shrimp Sauce, yukon mashed potatoes & green beans Vegan: Grilled Vegetable Plate - Gluten FreeLuncheon Menu
Standard: Chicken strips w/ tortellini salad with fresh mozzarella balls, grape tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and spinach Pescatarian: Sliced ahi tuna w/ tortellini salad with fresh mozzarella balls, grape tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and spinach Vegan: Ratatouille - Gluten Free~ RSVP CLOSED ~
Walk-In / Pay at Door Seating is Available
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Luncheon Featuring: Brian Huseman, Vice President, Public Policy & Community Engagement, Amazon Date: May 14th, 2024 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut BlvdLuncheon Menu
Standard: Chicken Florentine Pescatarian: Pan Seared Snapper with Creole Sauce Vegan: Stuffed Tomatoes with Spinach & Vegetables - Gluten FreeLuncheon Menu
Standard: SIRLOIN WITH BORDELAISE SAUCE Pescatarian: JERK MAHI, MANGO CHUTNEY Vegan: VEGETARIAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI WITH COCONUT CURRY SAUCE~~ RSVP CLOSED ~~
LIMITED WALK-IN SEATS AVAILABLE ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS
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Luncheon Featuring: Robert Long, President & CEO, Space Florida Date: February 20th, 2024 (Third Tuesday!) Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut BlvdLuncheon Menu
Standard: Chicken Marsala with Mashed Potatoes and Honey Glazed Carrots Pescatarian: Pan Roasted Salmon with Dill Cream Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Honey Glazed Carrots Vegan: Mushroom Ravioli with Pesto OilLuncheon Menu
Standard: Chicken Florentine with Roasted Potatoes, Pan-Seared Asparagus, garlic spinach white wine cream sauce Pescatarian: Snapper Pigeon Peas and Rice, Pan-Seared Asparagus, Lemon-Caper Butter Sauce Stuffed Bell Peppers Vegan: Vegetable Quinoa, Sautéed Asparagus, sage oilSummer Social
Sponsored by: Delaware North & Sierra Lobo
Date: July 26th, 2023 Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm Location: Courtyard by Marriott Kennedy Space Center / Downstairs Bistro~RSVP CLOSED~ Please note: We DO NOT accept walk-in's for this event. RSVP is required.
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Honoring:
** Lifetime Achievement Awardees **
Arthur Waite
Billy Childers
** Kolcum News and Communications Awardees **
Rebecca Burgman
Robert Pearlman
** Hall of Fame Honorees **
Patrick Adkins
Kelly McGuire
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Date: October 13, 2023
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~
Coastal Surf n’ Turf
prime beef tenderloin & Maryland crab cake, jumbo asparagus, truffled parsnip purée, brown sage butter
~Vegan~
Harvest Moon Curry
butternut squash & chickpea coconut curry, caramelized lime, crispy sage
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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.
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~ November Menu ~
Standard:
Airline Chicken Breast sweet potato au gratin, roasted broccolini, white balsamic & pomegranate glaze
Pescetarian:
Pecan Crusted Snapper sweet potato succotash, sautéed baby spinach, cranberry & orange vinaigrette
Vegan:
Roasted Fall Vegetable Ravioli vegan hickory smoked tomato & basil bisque, sautéed baby spinach, sage oil
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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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
~ 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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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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
~ 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
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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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
~ 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: 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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
~ 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
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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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
~ 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
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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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
~ 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~
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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
~ 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 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 ~
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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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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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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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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