National Conference of State Societies

Arizona State Society Intern Panel on Friday, July 10th

State Society of Arizona panel for Capitol Hill interns is Friday, July 10th.CLICK HERE for details.

Nebraska Society Big XII Softball Tournament is Satuday, July 25th

Dear Nebraska Society members and friends:

I hope you all had a wonderful Fourth of July!  Here's a couple updates.

First, the Society's 8th Annual States of the Big XII Softball Tournament is rapidly approaching.  The tournament will be held on Saturday, July 25th, at Bolling Air Force Base.  In previous years, the Nebraska has been represented by two teams, and we're still looking for competitors.  Each team is guaranteed two games and we'll have a trophy for the winner.  It's just $20 per player and only $10 if you just want to watch the games and have lunch and drinks.

Second, the Society is looking at a happy hour sometime during August for everyone to meet the Board and consider becoming Board members themselves.  If you're interested, please e-mail me at president@nebraskasociety.org and we'll get an e-mail going so we can pick a date.

If you know of any Nebraska-related events that you'd like to see in an e-mail to our membership, please shoot me a note.  I hope to see you soon.

Thanks,
Charlie Ellsworth
Nebraska Society President

Alaska State Society Family BBQ and Potluck is July 26 at Joe Hensley Park

   

The Alaska State Society will sponsor a family barbecue and potluck on Sunday,July 26 near the Eisenhower Avenue Metro Stop in Alexandria at the Joe Hensley Park at 6:30 pm.  Please save the date.

Mark your calendars for the Alaska State Society Summer BBQ!

When: Sunday, July 26 12:30-5pm

Where: Joe Hensley Park, Alexandria - at the Eisenhower Ave Metro Stop

As in years past, we'll be having a family-friendly BBQ along with a potluck.  Prizes will be awarded for the best side dishes in the potluck.  We'll also have some refreshing, cold beverages courtesy of Alaska Brewing Company.

In addition to the great food, we'll be having the first Battle of Alaska Softball Game.  In this showdown "Team Anchorage" and "Team Rest of Alaska" will face off for a year's worth of AKSS bragging rights.  If you're interested in playing on one of the teams, visit the contact us button at  our new web site at  http://www.alaskastatesociety.com/    and let us know which team you'd like to play for.  All levels of experience and ages are encouraged to participate.

We'll be providing more information on the event and potluck closer to the date.

New York State Society Will See Mets play Nationals on July 21st

The New York State Society of Wasghinton,DC will host a group section at Nationals Park for the Mets game on July 21 at 5:30 pm.  The price is $30 for a member of the societyand $40 for non-memberguests and the price includes a picnic dinner and soft drinks and a ticket to the game if you rsvp by July 11.  But beer and wine will be  a cash bar. Send  a self-addressed envelope and your check payable to NYSS to:

NYSS /Baseball at PO Box 83388, Gaihersburg, MD 20883

Your tickets will be mailed to you and there is no will-call desk for NYSS tickets.For more information on NYSS, please visit our web site at http://nyss-washdc.org/

Idaho State Society hosts Brunch & tickets for Nats vs. Cubs July 19

The Idaho State Society
invites you to join us for brunch and baseball!
Sunday, July 19th
Cost: $35 per person, $20 for children 12 and under
(Cost includes brunch, transportation, and game ticket)

Meet at Crystal City Sports Pub for brunch and a bus will then take us to the Nationals Stadium to watch
the Nationals play the Cubs!
 
Brunch begins at 9:00AM and the bus will leave for the stadium at 12:30PM.
 

If you can join us, please reply to this e-mail by Tuesday, June 16th with the number of tickets you want.  (Please specify how many are for children)
 
The brunch is an all you can eat buffet.
There is free parking across the street from Crystal City Sports Pub.
The bus will take everyone to the game and then straight back to Crystal City Sports Pub after the game.
If you can't attend brunch, you can get a ticket to the game for $18 and meet us at the stadium!
 
Thanks, and we hope to see you there!

Nebraska State Society Sets July 25th for Softball Tournament

The Nebraska Society held its annual Congressional Reception on June 9, when we honored our Intern Scholarship Award recipients for 2009.  You can read about these fantastic representatives of Nebraska here.  All five members of the Congressional delegation were in attendance, along with their staff members.  Thank you to all of you who attended or bought a ticket to support the internship program!

We also just picked a date for our 8th Annual States of the Big XII Softball Tournament.  The tournament will be held on July 25th at Bolling Air Force Base.  In previous years, the state of Nebraska has been represented by two teams, and it's possible that with enough interest this year we'll have three.  Each team is guaranteed two games and we'll have a trophy for the winner.  Visit our softball page for all the details.

We'll have food and soft drinks there (alcohol is allowed on grounds, but will not be provided).  We are still actively considering food and drink sponsors, so if you or someone you know would like to cater the event, please contact us.  For all inquiries on teams and sponsor ideas, please e-mail Joe Britton at softball@nebraskasociety.org.

Lastly, if you haven't purchased a membership for 2009, it's not too late!  We still have the Taste of Nebraska dinner and Distinguished Nebraskan Award reception to go this year.  With your membership, you'll receive discounts to these events while supporting the Intern Scholarship Award program.  You can sign up for your membership here.

Thank you all for your continued support of the Nebraska Society.  I hope to see you at one of our events soon!

Charlie Ellsworth
Nebraska Society President

Oklahoma Society TGIF Happy Hour is June 26 at Hamilton's

The Oklahoma State Society of Washington, DC will host a Happy Hour at 6pm on Friday, June 26th at Hamilton's Bar, 233 2nd Street, NW behind the 101 Constitution Building. For more information, PLEASE CLICK HERE to visit our new OKSS web site.

Oregon State Society Happy Hour is Tuesday, June 23

This is a reminder about the Oregon State Society Summer Happy Hour!

Come mix and mingle with other Oregonians at:

The Oregon State Society's Summer Happy Hour presented by Ball Janik, LLP


Come enjoy excellent views, drinks, food, and friends.


***You MUST RSVP by 6pm, June 22 to this Evite in order to attend this event for security purposes. The evite link is:

http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=STTKSOBUINXWWXURERUF&li=iq&src=email

****If you RSVP for more than yourself, YOU MUST include the name of your guests for security purposes. Your guests will not be admitted unless their names are submitted.

$10 for non-members, free for members.*

*Membership is available at the event, and will be able to be applied toward entry. $15 for individuals, $25 for families.

Missippi on the Mall is Saturday, June 20th

  June 19 is the last day to Register for The

Mississippi

State Society Picnic on the Mall

 

The

Mississippi

Society of

Washington, DC

invites you to the 19th Annual

 

MISSISSIPPI

ON THE MALL

Saturday, June 20, 2009
3:00 – 7:00 P.M.

 

Old Folk Life Festival Site

14th and Constitution Avenue, NW

on the NE side of the

Washington

Monument

(Smithsonian and Federal Triangle Metro Stops)

 

CATFISH - HUSHPUPPIES - COLESLAW

MCALISTER’S SWEET TEA - BEER

 

Music by the

Wil Gravatt Band

 

All participants must register in advance

-- money cannot be accepted at the event.

To register, visit our website (www.mississippisociety.com)

and click on the PayPal link.

All attendees will be on a registration list

 so tickets will not be distributed.

 

*PayPal Registration will end on Friday, June 19 at 3:00 p.m.*

*Alcoholic beverages will not be served to individuals under the age of 21.  IDs will be checked at registration*

Maryland State Society Wine Tasting is Friday, June 19

CLICK HERE to see details about the Maryland State Society June 19 annual meeting and Wine tasting dinner at Sugar Loaf Farm in Montgomery County.

Maine State Society Sees Documentary Film on Bangor Troop Greeters

Members of the Maine State Society of Washington, DC recently attended a showing of "The Way We Get By" a documenary film about the toop greeters at the airport in Bangor, Maine.  See link to film trailer below.

Texas State Society Father's Day Picnic is June 21st at Smokey Glenn

Smokey Glenn Farm in Maryland is the super fun site of the Texas Father's Day Picnic. Please click on link below for details on TSS web site:

http://www.texasstatesociety.org/events.cfm?event_id=106

Shuttle Service to Smokey Glen from Shady Grove Metro stop on the Red Line from 11:00 am-7:00 pm (last shuttle will depart Smokey Glen at 6:45 pm).  Take the right side exit from the Metro and the shuttle will stop straight ahead.

11:30 am-Registration begins.  Main meal 12:30-3 pm (BBQ chicken, ribs & brisket), apple pie & Blue Bell ice cream.  Hot dogs served 5 hours along with the usual beverages (Shiner Bock).  Non-TSS members (13 and older) $30. (flat rate) Children ages 6-12 - $10. each (flat rate).  Children under 6 years of age will be admitted free of charge. TICKET SALES CLOSE at 5 pm, June 17.  Tickets next sold at the gate at Smokey Glen Farm on June 21. You may join TSS (or renew membership) at the gate.  Must be current dues-paid member to be eligible for raffle/door prizes. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact the TSS office at 301-809-8989 or hotline@texasstatesociety.org

California State Society Picnic is June 20th

The California State Society Annual Picnic is  Saturday, June20, 2009 -- 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.You must be a 2009 CSS member to attend. Call 202-543-9559 or email us at castatesociety@yahoo.com For more details click on California flag at left.

 

Softball Season is starting soon

Several state society softball teams are holding practice now for  the softball season on Captitol Hill and in DC Parks.  Click on the Arizona and Connecticut flags at left to see some schedules of games for this summer.

illinois State Society at Logan Circle, NW on Monday, May 25th

Members of the Illinois State Society of Washington, DC. met on May 20 at The Army and Navy Club, 901 17th Street, NW for their annual meeting.  Illinois says thank you to former Kentucky Society President Mac Riley who arranged for the venue.

. Bill Webber was elected as the new president to succeed Congressman John Shimkus.  Former CBS News Reporter Dr. Mona Khanna spoke on the topic of how emergency medical teams responded to the World Trade Cente rattack  on Sept. 11, 2001 ,Hurricane Katrina, the Asian Tsunami, and other disasters.  Dr. Khanna was recently being considered as a possible candidate for Surgeon General.  On May 25th at 2 PM the Illinois State Society will lay a wreath at the equestrian statue of John A. Logan and will co-sponsor the Memorial Day ceremony at Logan Circle, NW jointly with the National Park Service and the Logan Circle Community Assocciation.  Union Gen. John A. Logan was a US Senator from Illinois who was the founder of Memorial Day when he isssued General Order Number 11 as Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic in 1867. To  learn more about how to join the Illinois State Society, please visit our web site at     www.IllinoisStateSociety.org.  On June 28 society members will tour the Newseum at 555 Pennsylvania AVenue, NW.  The price is $10 for members  or $16 for nonmembers.  For more information call 703-461-3610.

                                                                   

Oklahoma Society Reception is May 19

The Oklahoma State Society of Washington, DC will host a reception for members at Bullfeathers Restaurant, 410 First Street, SE, on Tuesday, May 19 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.  The event is sponsored by the Associated General Contractors.  if you are a member of the Oklahoma State Society, please RSVP to Casey Davidson at 405-843-5661 or send an email to Casey at cadavison@WeBuildOklahoma.com.  To visit our new Oklahoma Society web site, CLICK HERE. 

Maine State Society at Gettysburg May 2nd

The Maine State Society of Washington, DC will travel to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on Saturday, May 2 to clean up the monuments to soldiers from Maine who fought during the Civil War.  Volunteers will gather at 9:30am at the 17th Maine Monument.  As usual, we do this rain or shine so watch the weather and dress accordingly.  Bring what you can to help rake the leaves, pick up blow-down branches, and cut the weeds and vines.  Also, bring a lunch for after all the work as we meet at the Devil's Den to swap stories. Hope to see as many as possible there on May 2nd.  If you need more info, let me know.  I'm team leader Wayne Hanson and my email is Driftabit@aol.com.  See also the Maine State Society web site at http://www.mainestatesociety.org/ 

Alaska State Society Happy Hour is April 23

Thursday, April 23   5:30 - 7:30pm
Jack Ferguson and Associates
203 Maryland Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002
Along with a bevy of Alaskans, there will be fish tacos courtesy of At-Sea Processors and Trident Seafoods as well as plenty of margaritas.  It is supposed to be a warm evening.  If you haven't already, please be ready to join Alaska State Society.  Its easy and membership is only $20 (single), $35 (couple), or $45 (family) per year. To visit our web site, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Montana State Society Meets at Tortilla Coast April 28

The Montana State Society of Washington, DC will meet for a Happy Hour from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Tuesday, April 28 at Tortilla Coast on the House side of Capitol Hill at 400 First Street, SE.  The Capitol South Metro is just one half block away.  We will get together and socialize and plan for other events for the coming year.  To learn more about how to join the Montana State Society, meet us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46316920206 or you can follow us on Yahoo Groups at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/montanastatesociety/ 

Commission on Remembrance at NCSS on April 16

Stephanie Wang, Ceremony Cooridinator for the White House Commission on Remembrance, will speak to the NCSS Governing Board on April 16 at 7 pm in the Hall of States at 444 N. Capitol Street, NW.  Details regarding the Memorial Day observance and the Sept. 19 Day of Remembrance will be discussed. See www.remember.gov.