2012 Griffin Composite Squadron

Formal / Semi-Formal Military Dining-Out

Open to Cadets, Guests of the Cadets, Cadet Parents, Cadet Siblings, Senior Members, and  Invited Guests

Every year, the Griffin Composite Squadron celebrates the year, just passed, with a Formal Military “Dining-Out”.  This is a unique event, steeped in historical and military tradition and will feature a Formal Dinner, with all of the ceremony accompaning the Military "Dining-Out".  This event is being held on Saturday evening, 28 January, 2012 at 1730  (5:30 PM).  The cost for this event is $25.00 per person, and Reservations are Required.  Meal Selections must be made during the Reservation process.  A separate reservation must be made for EVERY person in the visiting party, so each reservation will have a meal selection, including the CAP member.  Please CLICK HERE to make your reservations.   ---->>> See Notes Below Click HERE for the "Formal" Dining-Out Invitation                              Click HERE to make a payment for a previous reservation The Dining-Out represents the most formal aspects of the military social life.  Traditionally, the military Dining-Out does not use a printed program, however, since this is a first experience for many of the attendees, a program will be prepared to assist the cadets and the guests with the sequence of events, and will be available the night of the event. This is a professional military social function, and is part of the professional and leadership development of the cadets.  Certainly, it is intended to be rewarding to the cadets for their very hard work, but this Dining-Out is also a training event, and a great opportunity for family and guests to witness and participate in this unique event. The purpose of the Dining-Out is to bring together the CAP Members in an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport.  The basic idea is to enjoy yourself and the company of your fellow members.  The Dining-Out, therefore, is very effective in building high morale and esprit de corps. The military unit Dining In, is an ancient custom that is traditionally restricted to the members of the military unit.  In recent years, the custom has been expanded to the Dining-Out, to permit family members to participate in the activities. IMPORTANT NOTES:        1)    An Online Reservation is REQUIRED for every member of the party, including the CAP member        2)    Payments MUST be made in advance, and we will not take payments at the door.  Any reservations, left unpaid by mid-night on 21 January will be CANCELLED        3)    Space is LIMITED, so guests will be done on a first come, first served basis.        4)    Detailed Payment information will be presented during the reservation process above.