In case you missed it, here is a photo sample of our event at the beginning of this year. Our next Mess Dinner is coming up soon, and we have a very special guest, so I hope we see you there.
Here is something from one of our local museums which is rich with American History.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10/28/10
Contact:
Anthony Wellman
Communications Director
Fraunces Tavern Museum
54 Pearl Street
New York, NY 10004
212-425-1776, ext. 19
communications@frauncestavernmuseum.org
NEW “DOWNTOWN CULTURE PASS” LURES VISITORS WITH THREE DAYS OF UNLIMITED
ACCESS TO MUSEUMS IN LOWER MANHATTAN
New York, NY – In an effort to highlight the multiple cultural attractions
located within convenient walking distance of each other, several of
Manhattan’s downtown museums have banded together to create the Downtown
Culture Pass — a ticket, good for three days, that provides admission, shop
discounts or other benefits at eight downtown museums plus a tour company,
all located south of Chambers Street.
Elizabeth H. Berger, president of the Downtown Alliance, said the Downtown
Culture Pass makes it easy to explore Lower Manhattan’s impressive array of
cultural institutions.
“Lower Manhattan is rich in history, culture and the arts. We’re delighted
that our world-class museums and other attractions can showcase all that our
district has to offer,” Berger said.
For the single price of $25 for adults (18+), $15 for youths (13-17) and $5
for children (6-12), the Downtown Culture Pass will grant each ticket holder
unlimited admission and/or other discounted benefits for three full days to
any and all participating museums, plus discounted tours conducted by Wall
Street Walks. The pass may be purchased online at
www.downtownculturepass.org <http://www.downtownculturepass.org> , or in
person at the Museum of American Finance or the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
A rack card with information on the cultural attractions, offers, and how
and where to buy tickets, will be available at the participating museums.
The Downtown Culture Pass program will run from November 4, 2010 through
February 28, 2011 and may subsequently be extended or expanded.
Participating organizations and their discounted benefits are:
Fraunces Tavern Museum (admission)
54 Pearl Street, 212-425-1778
www.frauncestavernmuseum.org <http://www.frauncestavernmuseum.org>
Museum of American Finance (admission and 10% shop discount)
48 Wall Street, 212-908-4110
www.moaf.org <http://www.moaf.org>
Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust (admission
and 10% shop discount)
36 Battery Place, 646-437-4202
www.mjhnyc.org <http://www.mjhnyc.org>
National Museum of the American Indian* (10% shop discount, free Collector’s
Circle membership for first 100 pass holders and a free copy of American
Indian magazine)
Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House
One Bowling Green, 212-514-3700
www.nmai.si.edu <http://www.nmai.si.edu/>
The New York City Police Museum (admission and 10% shop discount)
100 Old Slip, 212-480-3100
www.nycpm.org <http://www.nycpm.org>
9/11 Memorial Preview Site* (10% shop discount)
20 Vesey Street, 212.267.2047
www.national911memorial.org <http://www.national911memorial.org>
The Skyscraper Museum (admission and 10% shop discount)
39 Battery Place, 212-968-1961
www.skyscraper.org <http://www.skyscraper.org>
Tribute WTC Visitor Center (admission)
120 Liberty Street, 866-737-1184
www.tributewtc.org <http://www.tributewtc.org>
Wall Street Walks (50% off regular ticket price)
212-666-0175
www.WallStreetWalks.com <http://www.WallStreetWalks.com>
*Admission to these cultural attractions is always free.
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VCA troops interested in joining the Ceremonial Weapons Detail, should contact CSM Hess at your earliest convenience. In the past we have formed details on an as needed basis; but given the membership and the current expertise, it is time to form a standing unit for event participation.
Members interested, should be proficient, (or willing to put the in the training time) in sabre and rifle Manual of Arms.
Please review Appendix B and F of the Army Drill and Ceremony ACM-3.21.5 for rifle and sabre respectively.
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In 1944, 29 year old U.S. Army CAPT. George Vujnovich, attached to the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), led a mission to rescue more than 500 downed U.S. airmen. 66 years later, on Sunday 17 October 2010, CAPT. Vujnovich (Later MAJ.), now 95, is presented the Bronze Star by Rep. Joseph Crowley at Manhattan’s St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral.
Please join the VCA in congratulating and thanking MAJ. George Vujnovich for a job well done!
Drills held on the 1st Tuesday of each month require the wearing of the Class B uniform. All troops are encouraged to continue upgrading to the new ASU at their earliest convenience and in accordance with U.S. Army AR 670-1. For those of you waiting for a change in rank (thus a reduced cost) before upgrading, please note the following excerpt from the ASU Wear Policy ALARACT 202/2008.
FOR THOSE SOLDIERS WHO HAVE PURCHASED THE CURRENT (OLD)BLUE UNIFORM, THIS UNIFORM WILL REMAIN AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR UNTIL THE MANDATORY POSSESSION DATE FOR THE NEW ASU, 4TH QUARTER OF FY 2014. SOLDIERS WHO HAVE THE CURRENT (OLD) BLUE UNIFORM ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REMOVE THE EXISTING LARGE SERVICE STRIPES. PRIVATES THROUGH SPECIALISTS WHO NOW OWN THE CURRENT BLUE TROUSERS’ ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REMOVE THE EXISTING GOLD BRAID ON THEIR TROUSER LEGS. SOLDIERS WHO PURCHASE THE NEW ASU ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH ALL WEAR POLICIES OUTLINED IN THIS MESSAGE. THE INTENT OF THIS BRIDGING STRATEGY IS TO ALLOW FOR MAXIMUM WEAR OF THE EXISTING UNIFORMS AND ESTABLISH POLICY FOR THEIR REPLACEMENT. DURING THIS TRANSFORMATION PERIOD WE WILL HAVE SOLDIERS IN MIXED UNIFORMS. THE ARMY IS IN TRANSFORMATION.
Is this a loophole for E1-E3? Also see this from the ASU article on Wikipedia:
“Privates through Specialists who now own the current blue trousers’ are not required to remove the existing gold braid on their trouser legs.”
What are your thoughts?
Please click here or the image below for the official press release on the VCA 221st Mess Dinner key note speaker.
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