MOWW Christmas Banquet

6:20   Meeting Opens

• Posting of the Colors (Live National Anthem)         CW3 James Goodrich, USA (Ret)
• Invocation                                                                        Chaplain Rev Dr. Todd Collier
• Pledge of Allegiance                                                      Senior Vice CDR Jim Runzheirmer, CPT USA (Fmr)
• Preamble                                                                          Adjutant CW3 Ramon Ramos, USA (Fmr)

6:30 Dinner Served:  Live harp music by: Carolyn Carson

     Entrees – (4 entries to choose from, pre-set salad, no sorbet, 2 dessert choices)

• Sauteed Halibut with Citrus Tarragon FG Chef’s Choice of potato and vegetable
• Chicken Pasta Alfredo grilled chicken strips with fusilli pasta, alfredo sauce and me`lange of vegetables
• Red Wine Braised Short Ribs Chef’s Selection of Fresh Vegetables and Starch
• Vegetarian: Grilled portabella steak, oven roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables 

    Dessert – Pecan Pie with Bourbon Whipped Cream –or– White Chocolate Mousse Cake with Macereated Berries 

                        *Water, Iced Tea and Coffee included

7:40  Commander’s Welcome and Year in Review

           Commander Mark W Smits CPT, USA (Fmr)

7:50   Introduction of Speaker – LTC Carl D. Wiley, USA (Ret)

7:55   Speaker: MG James L Williams, USMC (Ret)

Bio for James L. Williams, Major General, USMC (ret) 

8:30 Conclusion

8:30 – 10:00 Bar Open, music by Classic Pro DJ and Optional Dancing

Dress:  Black tie, Gown or Cocktail Dress, Business suit, Military Mess Dress or Blues

Please RSVP by 5:00 PM Thursday November 27, 2025