Upcoming Events
Après-work Apéro | Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | 6:00 to 7:30 pm | Bar Félix | 340 West Broadway, SoHo
Dinner |Tuesday | October 18, 2022 | 7:00 pm | National Arts Club |15 Gramercy Park South
Lieutenant Colonel Jordan Becker is an Assistant Professor of International Relations at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, where he teaches courses in international security, international relations, and comparative politics in the Department of Social Sciences. From 2019–2021, Jordan was the Joint Staff Liaison to the French Joint Staff (CPCO specifically). He reported to the Defense Attaché, the DOD/MOD liaison. From 2014–2017, he was was a defense policy advisor to Ambassador Douglas Lute, US Permanent Representative to NATO, and from 2017–2108, was speechwriter for the Chair of the Military Committee, General Petr Panel (Czech Republic).
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Soirée d’automne |Thursday | November 17, 2022 | 7:00 pm
Venue and registration to be announced soon. Past locations have included Le Colonial, Bistro Leo, Margaux at the Marlton, Bagatelle, and Baràwine.
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Calendar of Meetings 2022 (As of 8/20/22)
|
Date |
Event |
Speaker/Topic |
Venue |
| Jan 11 | Apéro | CANCELLED | Bar Félix |
| Jan 18 | Lunch | Francis Dubois on Clemenceau’s NYC Years | NAC |
| Feb 8 | Apéro | CANCELLED | Bar Félix |
| Feb 15 | Lunch | Author Clémence von Mueffling of Ageless Beauty the French Way | NAC |
| Mar 15 | Apéro | CANCELLED | Bar Félix |
| Mar 22 | Dinner |
Dr. Nizam Kettaneh on Opera Lafayette |
NAC |
| April 12 | Apéro | Après-work Apéro | Le Baratin |
| April 21 | Soirée | April in Paris, 5th Year Anniversary of Young Member Launch Party | Hotel Chantelle |
| May 11 | Apéro | Après-work Apéro | Bar Félix |
| May 17 | Reception | New Members 2022 | Château Village |
| May 22 | Concert | Paris Chansons | Cutting Room |
| June 5 | Brunch | Roland Garros Finals | Monte’s |
| June 7–9 | Opéra | Opéra Lafayette | Museo del Barrio |
| June 15 | Apéro | Après-work Apéro CANCELLED | Bar Félix |
| June 21 | Lunch | Eloine Barry, Founder and CEO of the African Media Agency | NAC |
| July 12 | Cruise | Pre-Bastille Sail on the Shearwater | North Cove Marina |
| July 14 | Festival | Bastille Day 6 – 10 pm | Central Park |
| Aug 17 | Apéro | Après-work Apéro | Bar Félix |
| Sept 14 | Apéro | Après-work Apéro | Bar Félix |
| Sept 20 | Dinner | La Technologie Panel Discussion | NAC |
| Oct 12 | Apéro | Après-work Apéro | Bar Félix |
| Oct 18 | Dinner | Speaker Lieutenant Colonel Jordan Becker | NAC |
| Nov 9 | Apéro | Après-work Apéro | Bar Félix |
| Nov 15 | Cocktail | Soirée d’automne | TBA |
| Dec 7 | Apéro | Après-work Apéro | Bar Félix |
| Dec 13 | Dinner | Holiday Party with Opera | NAC |
Tentative Calendar of Meetings 2023 (As of 9/27/22)
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Date |
Event |
Speaker/Topic |
Venue |
| Jan 10 | Dinner | Annual Meeting | NAC |
| Jan 17 | Apéro | Après-work Apéro 6-7:30 | Bar Félix |
| Jan 27-29 | Ski | Ski Weekend w/Swiss Ski Club | Vermont |
| Feb 7 | Apéro | Après-work Apéro 6-7:30 | Bar Félix |
| Feb 13 | Dinner | Raclettes | L’Ena |
| Mar 7 | Apéro | Après-work Apéro 6-7:30 | Bar Félix |
| Mar 14 | Dinner | Speaker TBA | NAC |
| April 11 | Apéro | Après-work Apéro 6-7:30 | Bar Félix |
| April 25 | Fête | April in Paris | TBA |
| May 9 | Apéro | Après-work Apéro 6-7:30 | Bar Félix |
| May 16 | Soirée | New Members 2022 and 2023 | Château Village |
| June 11 | Brunch | Roland Garros Men’s Finals | Monte’s |
| June 13 | Dinner | Speaker TBA | NAC |
| June 20 | Apéro | Après-work Apéro 6-7:30 | Bar Félix |
| July 11 | Cruise | Pre-Bastille Sail on the Shearwater | North Cove Marina |
| July 14 | Festival | Bastille Day | |
| Aug 8 | Apéro | Après-work Apéro 6-7:30 | Bar Félix |
| Sept 12 | Apéro | Après-work Apéro 6-7:30 | Bar Félix |
| Sept 19 | Dinner | Speaker TBA | NAC |
| Oct 10 | Apéro | Après-work Apéro 6-7:30 | Bar Félix |
| Oct 17 | Dinner | Speaker TBA | NAC |
| Nov 7 | Apéro | Après-work Apéro 6-7:30 | Bar Félix |
| Nov 14 | Cocktail | Soirée d’automne | TBA |
| Dec 5 | Apéro | Après-work Apéro 6-7:30 | Bar Félix |
| Dec 12 | Dinner | Holiday Party | NAC |
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