OT: Congressional Breakfast in DC [NO POLITICS!]
I know there are quite a few folks on this forum living in the DC area and I'm hoping those who have attended the Congressional Breakfast in the past could share some details on what the event is like and their thoughts and impressions as well.
Just want to make sure I know what I'm signing up for should I decide to attend. Many thanks in advance!
February 14th, 2013 at 2:37 PM ^
February 14th, 2013 at 2:40 PM ^
waffles, sausage (patties) and a side of eggs
February 14th, 2013 at 2:46 PM ^
Bah! Everyone knows the Obama Administration is in PETA's pocket. Kale and tofu buffet if you're lucky.
~Herm
February 14th, 2013 at 2:54 PM ^
You did violate the thingie about no politics, but it's a good lunch idea.
February 14th, 2013 at 3:15 PM ^
In case you didn't notice, Herm violates that policy most every time.
He's kind of like the reactionary grandfather figure of mgoblog.
February 14th, 2013 at 3:24 PM ^
Except that he is 100 percent totally fake.
February 14th, 2013 at 3:30 PM ^
Every time Herm posts you seem to chime in that he's fake. Are you Herm's embarassed great-great grandson?
February 14th, 2013 at 10:10 PM ^
I'm ChopBlock and I do NOT approve this message
February 14th, 2013 at 3:51 PM ^
to his reactionary. . . ism. Like he gets out the Archie Bunker playbook before he starts typing. Just another prankster?
February 14th, 2013 at 5:25 PM ^
February 14th, 2013 at 6:21 PM ^
from developing very real, meaningful feelings about him, especially if he pretend dies. But if he pretend dies, I'm going to carry on posting, because Herm would have wanted it that way if he had been a real person.
BOOM! TUIASOSOPO'D!!
February 14th, 2013 at 6:32 PM ^
No matter which party is in office, there is always plenty of "pork" at a congressional anything.
Notice that I avoided any political POV, and stuck with supply, demand, and quid pro quo.
February 14th, 2013 at 3:27 PM ^
February 14th, 2013 at 3:53 PM ^
and more whoops.
February 14th, 2013 at 2:37 PM ^
February 14th, 2013 at 2:48 PM ^
OP didn't clarify, but this is the DC Chapter of the Michigan Alumni Association's Congressional Breakfast. So not that OT.
February 14th, 2013 at 2:47 PM ^
I went in the winter of '11. Standard catered breakfast. Normal talk with Michigan peeps. Pretty cool (aka average). I would go sport coat and khakis.
February 14th, 2013 at 2:40 PM ^
I added "no politics" to the title. I hope you don't mind. Just trying to nip things in the bud.
February 14th, 2013 at 2:41 PM ^
I mind. A lot.
February 14th, 2013 at 3:09 PM ^
FIRST AMMENDMENT RIGHTS VIOLATION. ON A PRIVATELY OWNED BLOG NONE THE LESS.
/S... hopefully ridiculously obviously
February 14th, 2013 at 3:13 PM ^
it's like all he cares about is profit.
February 14th, 2013 at 3:24 PM ^
Here's my most recent picture, taken after the birth of our second child. Home mortgage, school loans, children == Good times!
February 14th, 2013 at 3:42 PM ^
I have other sources:
February 14th, 2013 at 3:43 PM ^
Yeah- I relalized a few weeks ago that had we not decided to have kids, I could have taken the 4 years worth of daycare money and bought that Porsche 911 that I've always wanted. Oh well, at least I was able to upgrade from that 1986 VW Cabriolet a couple years ago anyway.
February 14th, 2013 at 3:41 PM ^
All you care about is Justin
edit: the google image search for " 'murica" is quite possibly why the internet was invented.
February 14th, 2013 at 3:50 PM ^
Well, this picture of me mowing my lawn also seems to imply that I care about my lawn and 'murica!, so at least there's that.
February 14th, 2013 at 3:10 PM ^
What do you mind?
February 14th, 2013 at 2:49 PM ^
Understandable. FWIW I don't think the event itself is at all political, and I'm not even sure why it's called the congressional breakast. Hence the reason why I started the thread.
February 14th, 2013 at 2:40 PM ^
Chicken fried steak?
February 14th, 2013 at 2:44 PM ^
February 14th, 2013 at 2:57 PM ^
I can't say it made a huge impression, though, because I can't even remember who spoke... but it was worth it.
February 14th, 2013 at 3:08 PM ^
There is also a silent auction, with a decent amount of UM related stuff.
It is a good way to get involved in the Michigan alumni association and helps fund scholarships for deserving high schoolers. So far, not a single funded scholarship has gone to a long snapper.
February 14th, 2013 at 3:08 PM ^
...Congressional Breakfast because typically a Senator or Representative from the Michigan caucus is the guest speaker and because it's held in the vicinity of the Capitol.
The event is the DC Club's primary fundraiser for its scholarship funds. Expect a direct appeal for each table to pony up loose bills and checks. The event also features a truly tremendous silent auction. There are typically dozens of items worth bidding for including a large selection of signed Michigan and Detroit sports memorabilia.
Typically MSC and Steve Grafton lead the U-M contingent. This year's featured speaker is Gov Snyder. Regardless of your politics, it's an outstanding way to get engaged with the local club and purchase some sweet swag.
February 14th, 2013 at 3:30 PM ^
February 14th, 2013 at 3:49 PM ^
The Congressional Breakfast is a really unique event. Here is who attends:
About 30 different representatives from UM, including Mary Sue Coleman. Mary Sue Coleman always speaks, and gives an update of what's happening in Ann Arbor. Info you might not otherwise hear. In addition to Mary Sue, folks from various schools also attend. It's a way for the University to reach out to local alumni as well as members of Congress.
Around a dozen members of Congress or more, most of them representatives from southeastern Michigan, or senators. There are other members of Congress who attend as well.
Congressional staffers
Local alumni.
This year, MI Governor Rick Snyder.
Steve Grafton & Mary Sue Coleman will speak, Gov Snyder will speak as the keynote, and the DC club President Charmaine Chan will speak as well. The Glee Club alumni perform.
All in all, about 400-500 people attend annually. The local club contributes $35,000 annually broken into two scholarships for high school seniors to attend UM. The event is far, far and away the big fundraiser for this scholarship fund. I encourage you to bid early and often.
Anyone, even if you are not attending, can bid here beginning 2/25: http://umdc2013auction.schoolauction.net/auction2013/
Any more questions I am happy to answer!
Alex Jaffe
DC Club Vice President
February 14th, 2013 at 4:29 PM ^
Thank you, Alex. That was quite helpful.
February 14th, 2013 at 4:16 PM ^
But if you do, casually move to the left.
February 14th, 2013 at 6:33 PM ^
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February 14th, 2013 at 8:15 PM ^