Accents AprMayJun2019

Spring is here and the dark days of winter are behind us! The Yard is literally in bloom as the vibrant colors of crocus and tulips reveal themselves. In spite of the dark days of a not so bad winter, the Naval Academy Club was busy supporting events in-house and across the Yard. January marked the beginning of Naval Academy Catering’s support of the annual Community and Service Assignment Dinners. We look forward to this time of year when soon to be new Navy and Marine Corps officers gather to celebrate their specific career assignments. Working closely with Mrs. Carter, we created new menus for each dinner. Guests were able to enjoy a wonderful meal in historic Dahlgren Hall, while they exchanged congrats; shared stories of the past, and ponder what the future holds as they prepare to embark on their respective journeys. We were host to the U.S. Navy Crew’s 150th Anniversary celebration! 660 alumni, midshipmen, and guests alike celebrated the history and tradition of Navy Crew over cocktails and an exquisite dinner banquet. Putting together an event like this involves many moving parts and intricate details. This event is a testament of how Naval Academy Catering has evolved to more than just catering. Other notable events that kept us busy include the Annual Football banquet, two very large and detailed wedding receptions at the Club and the annual Distinguished Graduate Awards Reception that commemorates this year’s awardees. Looking ahead, we are excited to support again, the International Ball VIP Cocktail Reception; and the annual Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference, where undergraduates from around the United States and the world come together to discuss current global affairs. We like to think we provide the food as the universal language for both events! Commissioning week is right around the corner and we are preparing for the busy season - graduation parties, rehearsal dinners, weddings, and award ceremonies to name just a few of the events requiring our catering service. For those of you who currently have events scheduled with us, please refer to our new access policy beginning April 1st. Happy Spring time! V/r, Your Naval Academy Catering Team, Jennifer Sheppard, Lisa Washington, Mollie Ryan and Gail Hutchinson Please call 410-293-2610 for your event inquiries or email catering@usna.edu NAVAL ACADEMY CLUB STAFF Isabel VandenBerg Deputy Director Retail Dining 410-293-2874 Emily Stinemire Club Manager 410-293-2613 Randy Pyren Executive Chef 410-293-2376 Mollie Ryan Catering Account Executive 410-293-2899 Lisa Washington Catering Account Executive 410-293-2897 Jennifer Sheppard Catering Account Executive 410-293-3909 Gail Hutchinson Catering Account Executive 410-293-2896 Victoria Walker Membership Coordinator 410-293-2633 Christine Vazquez Chapel Weddings Coordinator 410-293-2369 Alley Reservations 410-293-2632 The Alley Restaurant 410-293-2608 Naval Academy Catering 410-293-2610 NAVAL ACADEMY CLUB Regular Hours of Service Club Office / Business Hours Monday - Friday: 0900-1600 The Alley Monday: 1100-1400 Tuesday - Friday: 1100-2100 CATERING NEWS NAVAL ACADEMY Catering