2009 BANQUET AGENDA

Friday, May 8, 2009

Banquet was held at the Houston Hyatt Regency Imperial Ballroom. Photos are posted on the Photos page.

6:00 RECEPTION
Victoria Reva, Pianist
7:00 WELCOME
Rodolfo González, Chairman, RNASA Foundation
Ed Emmett, Harris County Judge

PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS
Clear Lake High School Army JROTC Color Guard

NATIONAL ANTHEM
Kelly Williams, Soloist

INVOCATION
Greg Finke, Senior Pastor, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

DINNER

Bibb Lettuce and Heirloom Tomato
With Walnuts Drizzled with Aged Balsamic Vinegar
Green Tapenade Dressing

Filet Mignon with Port Wine Reduction and Jumbo Crabmeat Purse

Leek Infused Risotto topped with Roasted Tomato

Asparagus Spears, Baby Carrot, Braised Fennel and Eggplant Ribbon Bundle

Warm Hyatt Bread Presentation

Tri Tasting of Triple Chocolate Cheesecake, Lemon Curd in Shortbread Shell and Chilled Chocolate Soufflé Garnished with Chocolate Cigars and Berries

Wine Service
Rock Rabbit Sauvignon Blanc, Central Coast
Kunde Estates, Merlot, Sonoma County, California, 2005

8:15 YEAR-IN-REVIEW VIDEO by Space City Films

MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Miles O'Brien, Owner, Miles O'Brien Productions

PRESENTATION OF STELLAR AWARDS
Leland Melvin, NASA Astronaut
Sunita Williams, Commander, USN, NASA Astronaut

PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL SPACE TROPHY to MICHAEL D. GRIFFIN, PHD
Michael Coats, Director, Johnson Space Center
Kenneth Reightler Jr., Vice President, Lockheed Martin

PRESENTATION OF THE OMEGA WATCH
Lt. Gen. Thomas Stafford, USAF (Ret.)

RECOGNITION OF SPONSORS AND CLOSING
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