BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WAMA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:WAMA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wama-dc.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WAMA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T073000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134118 CREATED:20250318T204141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T204141Z UID:2570-1743143400-1743147000@wama-dc.com SUMMARY:WAMA Run the Mall Event - 28 March 2025 DESCRIPTION:WAMA Run the Mall Event\nWho:                    International Military Attachés \nWhat:                   Run or walk the National Mall and engage with international colleagues \nWhen:                  Friday\, 28th March\, 0630-0740 \nWhy:                     To start the day with PT together with like-minded colleagues in a fantastic city and improve our fitness. \nWhere:                Link-up point: Parkway Drive NW; IVO the Lincoln Memorial Beach Volleyball Courts; metered parking available \nLINK:https://maps.app.goo.gl/bwdxyGSarjprtTHZA \n \nWhat is more enjoyable than morning PT with friends and colleagues in the heart of “the city that changes the world”? \nMembers of the Washington Association of Military Attachés are invited to join a morning PT session on the National Mall. We would meet at 0630 close to the Lincoln Memorial and then run or walk in groups for approximately 50 minutes. After the session we meet for some light refreshments (sports drinks and some cookies) at the parking lot before heading back to our offices. \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://wama-dc.com/event/wama-run-the-mall-event-28-march-2025-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wama-dc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/MALL.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134118 CREATED:20250210T165315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T165317Z UID:2441-1740564000-1740574800@wama-dc.com SUMMARY:WAMA Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Agenda \n\n\n\n•10:00h – 10:30h – Members Arrive / Coffee / Pastries  – All members \n\n\n\n•10:30h – Opening Remarks\, Welcome and Introductions   – Dean of WAMA \n\n\n\n – Today’s Questions to members  – Dean \n\n\n\n – Future role of Regional Directors  – Dean \n\n\n\n – Evaluation WAMA 2024 Events  – Vice Dean \n\n\n\n – Forecast of WAMA 2025 Events   – Vice Dean (& USA Director FLO) \n\n\n\n – Membership Report 2024 & Historical  – Membership Secretary \n\n\n\n – Treasurer’s Report/2023-24 & 2024-25 Business Plan   – Treasurer \n\n\n\n – Merchandise Update  – Executive Secretary \n\n\n\n – WAMA Website & Facebook page  – Communications Secretary \n\n\n\n – WAMA Professional Development (Breakfast/Luncheon)  – Luncheon Secretary \n\n\n\n – MASA Update  – MASA Representative \n\n\n\n – Resume questions to members / Final Q&A   – Executive Secretary \n\n\n\n•11:30h – Closing Remarks / Coffee  – Dean  \n\n\n\n•12:00h – End of AGM / Lunch  – All WAMA Members \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDress code : Uniform of the day \n\n\n\nRSVP : Feb 25th 23:00 (THU) \n\n\n\nPlace : Brazilian Army Commission – 4632 Wisconsin Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20016 \n\n\n\n—> Link URL:https://wama-dc.com/event/wama-annual-general-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T230000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134118 CREATED:20240729T154213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T185221Z UID:1868-1733508000-1733526000@wama-dc.com SUMMARY:WAMA Winter Ball DESCRIPTION:DETAILS: \n\n\n\nWhere: The Army and Navy Club on Farragut Square 901 Seventeenth Street NW; Washington\, DC 20006 \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday 06th December 2024 \n\n\n\nTimings: \n\n\n\n1800 – 1850      –             Pre-dinner Reception \n\n\n\n1850 – 1900      –             Move to Dinner \n\n\n\n1900 – 2300      –             Dinner followed by dancing to a live band \n\n\n\n2230                   –             Bar closes \n\n\n\n2300                   –             Disperse \n\n\n\nDress: Mess Uniform with decorations or national equivalent\, Civilian Black Tie/Evening Dress. \n\n\n\nFormat/Cost: The event will be supported from our own General Purpose Fund helping to ensure the event is delivered to the standard expected by our members. The Army and Navy Club is one of Washington’s Premier Clubs where food and service are exceptional. After the meal we will have dancing to a live band until 2300. In addition\, throughout the evening all alcoholic drinks (including wine\, spirits and beer) as well as non-alcoholic drinks will be available at no additional cost\, simply order at the bar or from a server. The cost for the evening will be: \n\n\n\nWAMA members and Partner $125 per person \n\n\n\nNon-WAMA Guests and Partners $140 per person \n\n\n\nPlease be advised that priority will be given to WAMA members. \n\n\n\nParking: The Army and Navy Club offer valet parking for the evening at $15.00 + tax. Rooms: A small number of rooms are available at the Club. Please contact the hotel directly if you wish to make a reservation. \n\n\n\nMENU OPTIONS – WAMA WINTER BALL 2024 \n\n\n\nPlease note that the first course and dessert are set. Please select your entrée from the choices below. \n\n\n\nA vegan or vegetarian option is also available (Selection C). In addition\, the Army and Navy Club will cater for all specialist dietary requirements across all courses\, so please make those clear on your return. \n\n\n\nFIRST COURSE \n\n\n\nFRESH ROMAINE HEARTS SALAD Dried Figs\, Spiced Pecans\, Goat Cheese\, Apple Cider Vinaigrette \n\n\n\nENTRÉE SELECTIONS \n\n\n\nSELECTION A \n\n\n\nPUMPKIN SEED-CRUSTED SALMON Butternut Squash Puree\, Sautéed Spinach\, Vanilla-Scented Beurre Blanc \n\n\n\nSELECTION B \n\n\n\nCARDAMOM-SPICED COLORADO RACK OF LAMB Roasted Garlic Potato Gratin\, Seasonal Vegetables\, Balsamic Fig Demi-Glace \n\n\n\nSELECTION C \n\n\n\nVegan or Vegitarian option \n\n\n\nDESSERT \n\n\n\nINDIVIDUAL CHOCOLATE YULE LOG Vanilla Rum Sauce \n\n\n\nCoffee and tea served with dessert \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are struggling to RSVP via the WAMA Website\, please feel free to email Tiffany Majas (Tiffany.Majas100@mod.gov.uk) and cc in rosypowicz@mon.gov.pl with the above information to secure your spot at the WAMA Ball. Please note\, the RSVP deadline is this Thursday the 21st of November. \n\n\n\nPLEASE INDICATE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF GUESTS TO 1 FOR A COUPLE. EACH GUEST IS AUTOMATICALLY ENROLLED WITH A SPOUSE OR PARTNER.\n\n\n\nIF YOU CANNOT RSVP\, PLEASE TRY OPENING THE WEBPAGE WITH ANOTHER BROWSER. URL:https://wama-dc.com/event/wama-winter-ball-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134118 CREATED:20241023T183154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T162530Z UID:2232-1730977200-1730984400@wama-dc.com SUMMARY:WAMA  Professional Development LUNCHEON DESCRIPTION:Topic: the Use of AI in the U.S. Military and Future Prospects \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Benjamin Jensen\, Senior Fellow\, Center for Strategic and International Studies \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule : \n\n\n\n1100             Door open \n\n\n\n1115 – 1200 Lunch \n\n\n\n1200 – 1205 Opening Remarks from the DEAN \n\n\n\n1205 – 1230 Presentation \n\n\n\n1230 – 1255 Q&A \n\n\n\n1300             Group Photo and Departure \n\n\n\nPlace : The Old Residence at the Embassy of Japan (Just next to the Embassy of Japan) \n\n\n\n2520 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20008 \n\n\n\nCosts : Free \n\n\n\nSeats : 50 ( First-come\, First-serve ) \n\n\n\nDress code : Uniform of the day \n\n\n\nRSVP : Oct 31st 12:00 (THU) \n\n\n\nParking: No Parking. Please use Uber or Embassy transportation \n\n\n\nPOC : Lieutenant Colonel Masanori SHIOZAWA \n\n\n\nAssistant Military and Marine Attaché \n\n\n\nEmbassy of Japan \n\n\n\nEmail : masanori.shiozawa@mofa.go.jp \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIF YOU CANNOT RSVP TO THE EVENT\, PLEASE TRY WITH A DIFFERENT BROWSER! IF YOU STILL CANNOT RSVP\, PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME TO THE COMMENTS SECTION. URL:https://wama-dc.com/event/wama-professional-development-luncheon-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134118 CREATED:20240917T211939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T170904Z UID:2037-1730887200-1730980800@wama-dc.com SUMMARY:WAMA EXCON MEETING DESCRIPTION:WAMA EXCON MEETING URL:https://wama-dc.com/event/2037/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134118 CREATED:20240917T212256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T212257Z UID:2040-1728892800-1729098000@wama-dc.com SUMMARY:AUSA DESCRIPTION:AUSA 2024 – Annual Meeting and Exposition URL:https://wama-dc.com/event/ausa/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134118 CREATED:20240729T153429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T133920Z UID:1864-1727521200-1727542800@wama-dc.com SUMMARY:WAMA WELCOME BBQ DESCRIPTION:When:                        Saturday\, Sep 28th\, starting 11:00 am                             \n\n\n\nWhere:                       Green Meadows Petting Farm\, 10102 Fingerboard Road\, Ijamsville\, MD 21754  GOOGLE PIN \n\n\n\nWhat:                         11:00 -11:30 Arrival at the farm \n\n\n\n                                   11:30 Welcome Remarks by the Dean and EXCOM/ Farewell and Welcome members \n\n\n\n                                   12:00 BBQ opens \n\n\n\n                                   13:00 Enjoy your day at the farm \n\n\n\nCosts:                        Members: 35 USD for Adults\, Non-Members: 45 USD for Adults. All children 16 years younger eat for free. \n\n\n\n                                   For payment instructions please see FAQ section below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho:                          Military Attachés and their families and friends \n\n\n\nWhy:                           To meet old and new colleagues and spend a great day with families and friends in a relaxed enviroment \n\n\n\nPOC:                          LTC Jens Landau\, WAMA Welcome Secretary\, Assistant Military Attaché\, German                                   Embassy; +1 202 298 4301\, mil-2-1@wash.diplo.de \n\n\n\n                                   1SG Nanina Apel\, German Embassy\, +1 202 298 4305\, mil-200@wash.diplo.de \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWAMA Welcome BBQ – Fantastic people – Relaxing atmosphere – Great food – Family fun \n\n\n\nThe Washington Association of Military Attaches will host its annual Welcome BBQ at the Green Meadows Farm. Meet old and new colleagues and their families. Enjoy good food. Spend a relaxing day with your loved ones at a special place. While we want to welcome newcomers and their families\, this event is for everyone\, whether you have just arrived or have been here for several years. The farm is a wonderful place which offers a lot of outdoor space and hands-on experience with farm animals\, hay rides and piglet races. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to the POCs by Sep\, 18th using the attached reply form: \n\n\n\nRSVP_WAMA_BBQ (1)Download\n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions: \n\n\n\nHow do I pay for the event? \n\n\n\nPreferred option is via Zelle (matarcand@hotmail.com). For wire transfer use Routing/Transit #054001220 and Account #6643572941. Or provide a check payable to WAMA to the POCs. Please always use your name and country as a reference. \n\n\n\nWhat is included? \n\n\n\nFood – Drinks – Entrance – Farm activities. \n\n\n\nWill I be refunded if the event is cancelled? \n\n\n\nIn case of substantial bad weather\, the WAMA Executive Committee will inform you via email about the cancellation. In this case you will receive a refund – otherwise there is no refund. \n\n\n\nIs parking available? \n\n\n\nParking is available at the farm.   \n\n\n\nHow can I become a member? \n\n\n\nGo to our Website https://wama-dc.com/ and fill out the form. \n\n\n\nThe Executive Committee is looking forward to meeting all of you on Sep\, 28th. URL:https://wama-dc.com/event/welcome-bbq-by-germany-green-meadows-farm/ CATEGORIES:MASA Events,WAMA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134118 CREATED:20240729T152555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T152556Z UID:1859-1726387200-1726765200@wama-dc.com SUMMARY:Department of the Army’s Fall 2024 Foreign Military Attaché Orientation Trip DESCRIPTION:Department of the Army’s Fall 2024 Foreign Military Attaché Orientation Trip to Arizona\, Oklahoma\, Kansas\, and Missouri slated for 15 September to 19 September 2024. Spouses are invited. URL:https://wama-dc.com/event/department-of-the-armys-fall-2024-foreign-military-attache-orientation-trip/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134118 CREATED:20240805T211957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T124628Z UID:1875-1725966900-1725973200@wama-dc.com SUMMARY:WAMA  Professional Development LUNCHEON DESCRIPTION:Topic : The 2024 Election:  Implications for U.S Policy in the Middle East \n\n\n\nSpeaker :  David W. Lamm\, Deputy Director\, Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies \n\n\n\nSchedule : \n\n\n\n 1115 – 1200 Lunch \n\n\n\n 1200 – 1205 Opening Remarks from the Dean                    \n\n\n\n 1205 – 1230 Presentation \n\n\n\n 1230 – 1255 Q&A \n\n\n\n 1300             Group Photo and Departure \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlace : British Embassy – 3100 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20008 \n\n\n\nCosts : Free \n\n\n\nSeats : 50 ( First-come\, First-serve ) \n\n\n\nDress code : Uniform of the day \n\n\n\nRSVP : Sep 3rd 12:00 (TUE) \n\n\n\nParking: No Parking \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPOC : Lieutenant Colonel Masanori SHIOZAWA \n\n\n\nAssistant Military and Marine Attaché \n\n\n\nEmbassy of Japan           \n\n\n\nEmail : masanori.shiozawa@mofa.go.jp \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n__________________________________ \n\n\n\nWAMA EXCON URL:https://wama-dc.com/event/wama-professional-development-luncheon/ CATEGORIES:WAMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wama-dc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Embassy_of_the_United_Kingdom_in_Washington_D.C.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134118 CREATED:20240729T152931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T153058Z UID:1861-1725535800-1725544800@wama-dc.com SUMMARY:EXCON Meeting DESCRIPTION:EXCON Meeting at the German Embassy with lunch URL:https://wama-dc.com/event/excon-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134118 CREATED:20220419T140048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T122634Z UID:453-1650614400-1650646800@wama-dc.com SUMMARY:IMS Reception at Ft. Myer DESCRIPTION:Come and join us at the reception at Ft. Myer URL:https://wama-dc.com/event/ims-reception-at-ft-myer/ CATEGORIES:WAMA Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR