Foreign Area Officer Association Black Tie Gala
Fri May 10, 2024 6:30 PM - 11:55 PM, Army Navy Country Club, 22204
Tickets are going fast for our Annual Black Tie Gala - we will likely sell out soon, so grab your spot!
Keynote Speaker, Kai Ryssdal
Kai Ryssdal is the host and senior editor of "Marketplace," the most widely heard program on business and the economy — radio or television, commercial or public broadcasting — in the country. Kai speaks regularly with CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, startup entrepreneurs, small-business owners and everyday participants in the American and global economies. Before his career in broadcasting, Kai served in the United States Navy and United States Foreign Service stationed in Ottawa, Canada as well as Beijing, China. He's a graduate of Emory University and Georgetown University. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and four children.
Details
The FAOA Gala is the association’s premier social event of the year, bringing together the men and women serving in international affairs. We are excited to provide this networking opportunity to engage directly with these professionals about the important work they do, which directly supports the U.S. interagency, industry partners and global allies.
When: Friday, May 10th, 2024
1830 – Rooftop Terrace Cocktail Reception with passed hors d'oeuvres
1930 – Dinner and Keynote Speaker
2130 – Live Cover band entertainment with cocktails and hand-rolled cigars
2400 – Event concludes
Where
Army-Navy Country Club; 1700 Army Navy Drive; Arlington VA 22202
Directions
Ticket Info
$125 for FAOA Members/$150 for non-members. Tickets include valet parking, hors-d'oeuvres, 3-course meal, 2x premium cocktails/ticket, table wine, and live band entertainment. Link to become a FAOA Member here. Our website is being updated, so if you have trouble with membership renewal, please email webmaster@faoa.org.
Uniform/Dress
Military – Mess or Service Dress
Civilian – Tuxedo, Business Suit, or Ladies’ evening wear