• 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

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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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    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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  • 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: 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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    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 Blvd

    Luncheon 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 Oil  

  • Luncheon Featuring: BRIGADIER GENERAL KRISTIN L. PANZENHAGEN, COMMANDER, SPACE LAUNCH DELTA 45 Date: January 9th, 2024 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

    Luncheon 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 oil  

  • 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
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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

     

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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

  • 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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  • 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.

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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

  • Luncheon Featuring: Jim Bridenstine, Former NASA Administrator Date: November 14th, 2023 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

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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

     
  • ~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
  • 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
  • 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 Center
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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

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      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

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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

  • 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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    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.

  • 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 Blvd

    Luncheon Menu

    Standard:  Chicken Florentine Pescatarian: Pan Seared Snapper with Creole Sauce Vegan:  Stuffed Tomatoes with Spinach & Vegetables - Gluten Free 

  • Luncheon Featuring: Panel Speakers from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Date: March 19th, 2024 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

    Luncheon Menu

    Standard:  SIRLOIN WITH BORDELAISE SAUCE Pescatarian: JERK MAHI, MANGO CHUTNEY Vegan:  VEGETARIAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI WITH COCONUT CURRY SAUCE    

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