2018 BANQUET AGENDA

 

JSC Director Ellen Ochoa presents the National Space Trophy to former NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot
JSC Director Ellen Ochoa presents the National Space Trophy to former NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot
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Friday, April 27, 2018

Banquet at the Houston Hyatt Regency Imperial Ballroom.

6:00 RECEPTION
7:00 WELCOME
Rodolfo González, Chairman, RNASA Foundation

PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS
Clear Brook High School, Clear Creek ISD

NATIONAL ANTHEM
Thomas Glass, First year baritone from Houston Grand Opera

INVOCATION
Rev. Michael Stone, Rector, St. Thomas The Apostle Episcopal Church

DINNER*

8:15 YEAR-IN-REVIEW FILM

MASTER OF CEREMONIES
John Zarrella, former CNN space correspondent

PRESENTATION OF SPACE COMMUNICATOR AWARD to William Shatner
Cindy Steele, NASA Public and Stakeholder Engagement Division Chief

PRESENTATION OF STELLAR AWARDS
NASA Astronauts Colonel Shane Kimbrough and Dr. Peggy Whitson

PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL SPACE TROPHY to Robert Lightfoot
Dr. Ellen Ochoa, NASA Johnson Space Center Director

PRESENTATION OF THE OMEGA WATCH
General Thomas Stafford

RECOGNITION OF SPONSORS AND CLOSING

*~Salad~
Bibb Radicchio, Red & Yellow Teardrop Tomatoes, Cucumber, Kalamata Olives
with Dijon Fresh Basil Vinaigrette, Topped with Carrot Swirls Hyatt
Signature Bread Presentation to include Butter and EVOO

~Entrée~
Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Grainy Mustard Demi, Wasabi Cod with Sweet Thai Chili Sauce with Sweet Potato & Yukon Gold Potato Hash and Asparagus, Carrots & Red Pepper

~Alternating Dessert~
Tulip Basket Lightly Dipped in White Chocolate with Chocolate Mousse on Bottom, Lavender Mousse in basket with Fresh Fruit on Top
Cappuccino Napoleon Tower

~Table Side Wine Service~
Charles & Charles Chardonnay
Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon

~Bars to Include the Above Wines As Well As~
Edna Valley Central Coast Merlot
Banfi "Le Rime" Pinot Grigio

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