Fort McNair Officers' Club
Mr. Nicholas Ortolano, Club Manager
Ms. Vanessa Mozee, Caterer
4th & P Streets, SW
Washington, DC 20319
(202) 484-5800
OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Closed Sundays & Mondays
Officers' Club Newsletter
January 2009 Issue
History
Main
Dining Room
Crystal
Ballroom
McNair
and Pershing Rooms
Five-Star
Catering
Catered
Picnics in the Park
A
Note about our Dress Code
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Conveniently
located ten minutes
from downtown Washington, D.C., Fort
Lesley J. McNair is the Headquarters for the Military District
of Washington (MDW) and home to several
prestigious military universities, one of which is the National
Defense University. The Fort McNair Officers’ Club
is a fine example of the post’s history and charm,
exuding a gracious ambiance reminiscent of the late eighteen
hundreds when the club was constructed. The Club is one
of the many plantation-style buildings nestled along the
banks of the Potomac on Fort McNair. The Club’s fame
and fine reputation have made it popular with presidents,
members of the House and the Senate, as well as foreign
diplomats. In 1998 and 2004 the Fort McNair Officers’ Club received
the coveted Carroll Award, the Army’s highest award
of club excellence. Members and guests are invited to enjoy
the Club’s formal dining room where a buffet lunch
is served Tuesday through Friday. Holiday brunches are also
very special events. For catered events, the Club has the
resplendent Crystal Ballroom, smaller formal rooms named
in honor of Generals Lesley J. McNair and John J. Pershing,
and two informal rooms for small meetings or parties. Membership
is open to all active duty and retired U.S. and foreign
military, Reservists, National Guard, DoD and Federal personnel
with equivalent grades of GS7and above. Members have use
of both the Fort McNair and Fort Myer Officers’ Club.
Call (703) 696-5147 for membership information. The Club
is a non-smoking MWR facility.
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The
Main Dining Room
As you enter the Fort McNair Officers’ Club, an
elegantly furnished lobby featuring picturesque eighteenth-century
murals of the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, Boston
Harbor, and scenic America welcome you. Just off the lobby
is the main dining room. This charming room is filled with
touches of home such as a marble fireplace, Georgian style
chandeliers, Palladio windows, and cabinets filled with
elegant china. A delicious buffet lunch is served Tuesday
- Friday from 11 AM - 2 PM, reservations are only required
for groups of 6 or more, and the dress code is casual. The
Dining Room is also ideal for seated catered events for
up to ninety people. Please call (202) 484-5800 for reservations.
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The
Crystal Ballroom
Elegant crystal chandeliers illuminate this spacious ballroom,
lending to its name. The Crystal Ballroom is on the Club’s
upper level, making it possible to gaze across the Potomac
River from the full-length windows.
This room is truly reminiscent of early architectural styles
with its open foyer and elegant mantels which rise
high above two large fireplaces at one end of the room.
Whether planning a cocktail reception, luncheon or banquet,
the Crystal Ballroom lends itself perfectly. The atmosphere
is especially ideal for wedding receptions, embassy parties,
command ceremonies, and anniversary celebrations.
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The
McNair Room The
Pershing Room
Named in honor of Generals Lesley J. McNair and John J.
Pershing, these classic rooms feature Georgian style décor,
elegant furnishings, and a historic motif. From the windows
you can gaze across the Potomac or view the lovely surrounding
grounds. The McNair and Pershing Rooms compliment each other
with a mix of gilded mirrors, fireplaces, antique candelabrums,
silk wall coverings, and chandeliers reflecting shades of
blue and rose – truly ideal settings coupled with gracious
and attentive service for formal dinners, luncheons, and
small receptions.
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Catered
Picnics in the Park!
Schedule your next picnic at Fort McNair - we take care of everything for you! All you have to do is choose your menu and show up! Make your selections from our a la carte barbeque menu, or make things even simpler by choosing the All-American Picnic Package - food, beverages, supplies, and two hours of full service (including clean-up) for only $11.50 per person! (25 guest minimum) There is also a volleyball court in the picnic area and an athletic field adjacent to the area (use of athletic field is subject to availability). Call (202) 484-5800 for more information.
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A
note about our dress code...
Appropriate neat casual attire (excluding jeans) or authorized military uniforms may be worn in the clubs during the day. The Main Dining Room requires a coat and tie or coat and turtleneck for men and comparable attire for women during dinner on Saturdays (no jeans); for other nights and Sunday Brunch a coat and tie is not required (no jeans). Casual attire may be worn in all lounges and cafes. Tank tops, tee shirts, halter-tops, cut off shorts, swim wear, athletic wear, and rubber pool shoes are unauthorized. Management has the right to use discretion on any deviation to these dress standards. Thank you for your cooperation and consideration for all members.
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