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The Washington, DC Chapter of The ROCKS, Inc. provides mentorship, scholarship, fellowship, and special orientations to National Capital Region ROTC Cadets, active duty or reserve component commissioned officers, and active duty or reserve component warrant officers. The organization is also dedicated to assisting and incorporating retired or former active duty and reserve component commissioned or warrant officers in supporting our mission and activities, as well as those of the National Board. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events as we celebrate 36 years!

NEXT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

DATE/TIME: March 18, 2010, 1900 (THUR)

GUEST SPEAKER: Major General Michael T. Harrison, Sr., Deputy Director of Requirements, JCS J8

Topic: The Three Pillars:

(1) Interpersonal Skills

(2) Professional Competence

(3) Commitment

LOCATION: Spates Community Club, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, VA

UNIFORM: Duty/Business Casual

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36TH ANNUAL SPRING GALA AND AWARDS BANQUET

You are cordially invited to attend the 36th Annual Spring Gala and Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 1800. This year's theme is:

	“Making a Difference: Mentoring and Inspiring the Next Generation of World Class Leaders” SEATS WILL GO FAST, RESERVE YOURS TODAY! ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN VIEW FULL INVITATION

On behalf of the Washington, DC Chapter of The ROCKS, Inc. You are cordially invited to attend the 36th Annual Spring Gala and Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 1800 at Fort Belvoir Officers' Club.

The Spring Gala is the Chapter's culminating event, held in conjunction with the National Board. Every year, members from various chapters are recognized for their contributions and ROTC Cadets are awarded scholarships. This year's Spring Gala theme is "Making a Difference: Mentoring and Inspiring the Next Generation of World Class Leaders." The following presentations will be presented: National and Chapter General R.C. Cartwright Scholarship Award, Chapter Volunteerism Award, National ROCKS, Inc. Chairman Awardees, Colonel Robert B. Burke Award, ROCK of the Year Award, Honorary ROCK of the Year Award, Chapter Lifetime of Achievement Award at the dinnner. We will have a DJ and fun to be had by all!

RSVP BY 26 MARCH 2010

COL (R) Andre Barnes is our chair and can be reached at bbarnes@ida.org.

Click below to register or to donate to the event (You can also pay by check if you like by mailing it in by 26 MAR 10):
Register for the 36th Annual Spring Gala & Awards Banquet - 4/3/2010
36th Annual Spring Gala Invitation
Donate to the 36th Annual Spring Gala
Spring Gala 2009 - Program Booklet

LEADERSHIP OUTREACH & MENTORSHIP EVENTS

Next Event Information: (If not listed, events are TBD; please check back for updates)		"Mentorship"
Pentagon:
Fort Meade:
Fort Belvoir:
Walter Reed:
Junior Officer:
ROTC Outreach:

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

HELP us get the word out early to make this year's Golf Tournament a great success. Please download the 2010 Golf Tournament Brochure and the 2010 Golf Tournament Sponsorship Letter. You can register online or pay by check.
CONTACT MAJ BJ Jones for information on socials, meetings, and projects within the Junior Officers. We encourage all members to come out and participate!
DONATIONS provide necessary funds for our Scholarship and Operating Funds as well as the chapter Endowment Fund. Click here to DONATE NOW. Thank you in advance for your support!
The chapter performs COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS bi-annually. Please stand by for additional information, dates and times.

The Washington, D.C. Chapter of The ROCKS, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization comprised of active duty, reserve, retired and former commissioned and warrant officers of the U.S. Armed Forces, widows and widowers of deceased members, cadets, and other uniformed services. The organization was formed to provide professional and social interaction and development to strengthen the officer corps. In addition to the R. C. Cartwright Scholarship Fund, the "Leadership Outreach" program provides the opportunity for teams consisting of ROCKS members to visit Colleges and Universities to provide professional career development guidance to ROTC students. DISCLAIMER: The Washington, DC Chapter of the ROCKS, Inc. is a private organization, not affiliated with any DoD Installation or the US Military. This website does not express or imply an endorsement of any products, services, or firms by the DoD or the federal government.