Hotel

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A block of rooms has been reserved at the Marriott at Metro Center, 775 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20005. To reserve your room, click here:

Investiture Location

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The site of the investiture is Saint John Episcopal Church, 1525 H St NW, Washington, DC 20005. Called the "Church of the Presidents," Every sitting president has attended the church at least once since it was built in 1816, starting with James Madison. With the exception of Richard Nixon, every president since Franklin D. Roosevelt has attended spiritual services on Inauguration Day, many at St. John's. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960.

Gala Dinner Location

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The gala dinner is located at the Army and Navy Club, 901 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20006. The Club is one of the tallest buildings in Washington, and is one of the oldest private libraries in the District of Columbia. The library has close to 20,000 volumes and provides an outstanding source of information on military history and the latest news.

Schedule

October 7, Friday:
  • Arrive
  • 7 PM: Commander's Reception. Place TBD.
                         Attire: Business casual. St. Joachim Lapel Insignia.
October 8, Saturday:
  • 9 AM: Special Event at ... Rain or Shine options.
                         Attire: Business casual. St. Joachim Lapel Insignia.
  • 11 AM: Brunch at Old Ebbitt Grill (675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005).
                         ​Attire: Business casual. St. Joachim Lapel Insignia.
  • 1:30 PM: Investiture at St. John's Episcopal Church.
                                 Ceremony ends at 3:30 PM; Photos to follow in Church and in Lafayette Park.
                                 Attire: Formal (White Tie, St. Joachim Uniform, Mess Kit or Highland Dress, Formal Suit with St. Joachim                                     Regalia, Medals and Decorations. Women appropriate to men). 
  • 6:00-10:00 PM: Gala Reception and Dinner at Army and Navy Club (901 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20006).
                                 6:00-7:00 Cocktails and Passed Hors d'oeuvres in Ballroom
                                 7:30-9:00 Sit down dinner to follow.
                                                  Dinner Choices: (TBA)
                                 Attire: Formal (White Tie, St. Joachim Uniform, Mess Kit or Highland Dress, Formal Suit with St. Joachim                                     Regalia, Medals and Decorations. Women appropriate to men). 
October 8, Sunday:
  • 9 AM: Special Event at .... Rain or Shine options.
  • 12 PM: Lunch at (TBD)
                                 Attire: Business casual. St. Joachim Lapel Insignia.
  • 1 PM: Depart.

Register

The cost to register is $... . Payment covers the following:
  • Saturday Special Event
  • Saturday Brunch
  • Gala Dinner at Army and Navy Club
  • Sunday Special Event
Payment may be made by Paypal at the button below or by mailing a check to the below address.
PLEASE INDICATE DINNER CHOICES FOR GALA DINNER IN PAYPAL OR WITH YOUR CHECK.

The Order of Saint Joachim, American Commandery
PO Box 782
Oakhurst, NJ 07755