1. Marine Corps Combat Development Command 3300 Russell Road Quantico, VA 22134-5130 Major Javier Palomo Chairman, MCCDC Birthday Ball Committee javier.palomo@usmc.mil

2. Overview Date: 19 November 2011 Location: Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center ○200 Hotel rooms blocked with access code Z-MCC11. $169.00 per room. ○Call Reservations @ (301) 965-4000 Uniform ○Marines: Evening Dress ‘B’ or Blue Dress ‘A’ ○Civilians: Black Tie, Formal Gown Tickets on sale from Oct 3 rd to Nov 14 th (Contact your ticket representative to purchase tickets or for more details) NOTE: Babysitting will not be provided * OTHER GUESTS – Contractors and Non-MCCDC retired Marines

3. Lodging & Trasnportation Other hotels nearby include: ○Hampton Inn & Suites (Approximate Rate - $129.00)  We have blocked off 50 rooms at the Hampton Inn for a rate of $119.00 per room. See our Web site for more details. ○Residence Inn National Harbor (Approximate Rate - $169) Transportation will be provided for Marines and Sailors that do not have a personal means of travel Map: 201 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 20745

4. Photography Photography will be provided by Greenwood Photography based out of Woodbridge, VA ○$10.00 session fee ○6 exposures captured (full length, 3/4 poses, and head & shoulder) ○All images will be uploaded on to their website for your viewing ○Customized packages can be selected online at the following prices:  (1) 8x10..................$12.00  (2) 5x7....................$12.00  (4) 4x5....................$12.00  (8) wallets...............$12.00  Other items (e.g., ID tags, wall portraits) are also available

5. Sequence of Events 1800–1859: Cocktail Hour (Potomac ballroom) 1900: ○Invocation, ceremony begins ○Adjutant’s Call ○March-On ○Ruffles and Flourishes ○March on the Colors ○National Anthem ○Marines’ Hymn ○General John A. Lejeune’s Birthday Message ○Cake cutting ceremony ○Retire the Colors ○March-Off ○Introduction of Guest of Honor ○Guest of Honor remarks 2000–2100: Dinner 2100–0100: Dancing

6. Salad Mixed Greens Topped with Crispy Shallots, Jicama, Orange and Chick Pea Slaw with Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette with Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls Entrée Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib with Natural Beef Ju paired with Pan Roasted Oregano Chicken Breast with Light Warm Grain Mustard Sauce. Served with Roasted Red Potatoes, Sundried Tomatoes, Asparagus Spears and Baby Carrots or Vegetarian Entrée Fire Roasted Vegetable Napoleon with Roasted Red Potatoes and Spicy Tomato Coulis Dessert Yellow Cake with Chocolate Mousse Filling and a Butter Cream Icing Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and a Selection of Herbal Teas Menu

7. Birthday Ball Ticket Representatives

9. Birthday Ball Committee Members

10. See you there…