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-
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
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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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
~ 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
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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 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 Oil -
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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
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~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 -
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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 JusPescatarian:
Caribbean Snapper w/ Yellow Rice and Pidgeon Peas, Sweet Plantains, Chimi ChurriVegan:
Stir Fry Rice Noodles w/ Thai Style Veggies and Sweet Soy Sauce* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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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: Date: December 10th, 2021 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd
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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 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 KarimiKelly McGuire
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Date: October 18, 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~
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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~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
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 KarimiKelly 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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~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.
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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: TBA Date: August 13th, 2024 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd
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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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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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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
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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