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Summer Social

Summer 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
Celebrate Space Banquet (2023)

~RSVP OPEN~ 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

Teresa Annulis Tom Clark Randy Coppola Eric Duffin Ira Erteschik Joe Hamilton Marianne Idzi Brent Maney Shelby Roberts Ed Sikora John Sterritt ** Rising Star Awardees ** Sara Karimi

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.
November Luncheon – 2023

Luncheon Featuring: TBD Date: November 14th, 2023 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd
September Luncheon – 2023

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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
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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
August Luncheon – 2023

~~ 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
June Luncheon – 2023

~~ 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
May Luncheon – 2023

~~ 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
April Luncheon – 2023

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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
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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
February Luncheon – 2023

~~ 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
January Luncheon – 2023

~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
Celebrate Space Banquet (2022)

~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.
December Luncheon – 2022

~ 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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