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June Luncheon – 2023

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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

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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

November Luncheon – 2023

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

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

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

Winter Social Dec 2023

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

May Luncheon – 2023

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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

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

August Luncheon – 2023

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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

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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

November Luncheon – 2022

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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Celebrate Space Banquet (2023)

~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 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.

May Luncheon – 2024

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

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

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