luncheon Archives - National Space Club Florida Committee

April Luncheon – 2023

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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
August Luncheon – 2021

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
August Luncheon – 2022

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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August Luncheon – 2023

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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
August Luncheon – 2024

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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 Blvd
Luncheon 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 Free
Celebrate Space Banquet

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.
Celebrate Space Banquet (2022)

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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.
Celebrate Space Banquet (2023)

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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.
Celebrate Space Banquet (2024)

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 11, 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.
December Luncheon – 2021

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

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
December Luncheon – 2022

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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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February Luncheon – 2022

~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
February Luncheon – 2023

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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
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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
February Luncheon – 2024

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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 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
January Luncheon – 2023

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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
January Luncheon – 2024

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
June Luncheon – 2022

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 Vegan: Butternut Squash Risotto, Baby carrots, asparagus, sweet corn, citrus-coconut “beurre blanc”, & almond herbed gremolata

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June Luncheon – 2023

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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
June Luncheon – 2024

Luncheon Featuring: Dr. Carlos Mata, Chief Technology Officer, Scientific Lightning Solutions Topic: “Lightning Safety & Operational Resilience in Space Launch & Processing” Date: June 11th, 2024 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd
Luncheon 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
March Luncheon – 2022

~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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March Luncheon – 2024

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
May Luncheon – 2022

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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May Luncheon – 2022

Featuring Guest Speaker: TBD Date: March 8th, 2022 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port - Pavilion

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