80^th Annual Black Tie Dinner Meeting

This is the Michigan Chapter’s signature black-tie event, starting with a cocktail reception on the breathtaking shores of Lake St. Clair, followed by a delicious dinner. Following dinner, we will have a program to recognize recent Chapter accomplishments, review future objectives, present awards, then hear from American journalist and New York Times best-selling author, Doug Stanton. Afterwards, we encourage guests to mingle and network during our Afterglow.

Guest Speaker

Doug Stanton

Doug Stanton is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, lecturer, screenwriter. His books include The Odyssey of Echo Company, In Harm’s Way, and Horse Soldiers. Horse Soldiers is the basis for a Jerry Bruckheimer-produced movie titled 12 Strong.

This special event is an annual sell-out with a maximum capacity of 250 people. Hence, do not delay in making reservations.

Note: Attendance by government personnel at this meeting will be in accordance with DoD Directive 550.7. Seating of these personnel will be on a random basis. Chapter members should not nominate personnel to be guests of the Chapter. Military personnel and civilian officials of Government will be invited by the Michigan Chapter and will be guests of the Chapter. Under no conditions are individuals to contact Government guests and extend invitations. No exceptions will be granted.

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