Air Force Association

General  Charles A. Gabriel Chapter, Number 433

When

Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST
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Where

Hyatt Regency-Dulles 
2300 Dulles Corner Blvd.
Herndon, VA 20171  

 
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Contact

Mike Winters 
AFA Gabriel Chapter #433 
703-409-7474 
va433.gabriel@afa.org 
 

Air Force Association Gabriel Chapter #433

2020 Aerospace Education Dinner

Guest Speaker - NASA Astronaut
Colonel Alvin Drew, USAF (Ret)

February 8, 2020 

The 2020 AFA Gabriel Chapter Aerospace Education Dinner will be held a tthe Hyatt Regency-Dulles in Herndon, VA.  A three course dinner will be served with a cjhoice of chicken or steak.  The guest speaker is Alvin Drew, Colonel, USAF (Ret), a NASA astroanut, who will speak to the AFA members and members of the public.

His bio can be found at: Col (Ret) Drew's Biography
Member of STS-118 crew (far right): STS-118 Crew
Spacewalk on ISS: Spacewalk
Spacewalk on ISS (Airlock): Spacewalk - Airlock

This event supports our AFA Mission to promote aerospace dominance by advocating for a strong national defense, educating the public on aerospace issues, and supporting Airmen and their families. As an AFA Aerospace Education event, the astronaut presentation will highlight the importance of STEM education to develop an informed and technically adept citizenry, the value of space exploration, the role of NASA, our astronauts, and the ISS.

For the custom plated dinner menu:  

* Arcadian Mixed Green Salad with Cucumbers, Carrots and Champagne Vinaigrette
* Choice of Grilled Free Range Chicken Breast or Grilled Marinated Hanger Steak with Chef's Choice Seasonal Starch and Seasonal Vegetable
* A Chef's Choice Vegetarian Option will be available for those with special dietary needs
* Assorted Miniature Dessert Platters
* Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee  

Members can sign up for this dinner without attending the Virginia AFA EXCOM meeting.
 
There won't be a charge for students and cadets (CAP, AFRTOC, AFJROTC)

NOTE:  The Gabriel Chapter won't be having a separate luncheon in June.  The monthly meeting will be this dinner.

The Gabriel Chapter wil be hosting a hospitality suite (The Horozon Suite).

Agenda

  • 1800 to 1900  Reception and Cash Bar at the Hyatt

  • 1900 to 2100  Dinner with Colonel Alvin Drew, USAF (Ret), a NASA astronaut.

    Reservations:

    Please RSVP February 7th for the dinner at the "Register Now!" button below

    To reserve a room at the Hyatt:  Hyatt website 

    Should you prefer to call-in to make your reservation, call (877) 803-7534.