SAME DC/NoVA Post hosts the Leadership and Mentoring Program Graduation

The SAME NoVA and DC Posts continue to participate in the Leadership & Mentoring Program. Under the guidance of Ed Chamberlayne (PRIME AE), SMSgt Brad Wilson (ANG & USAF), Bree Beal (KCCT), Philios Angelides (The Angelides Group) Bob Murphy (Parsons), and Antonio Alaimo (USAF AFIMSC) they have organized monthly sessions highlighting leadership lessons learned from SAME Fellows and other senior leaders from the A/E/C industry.

It is our distinct honor to invite our SAME Members, and their guests, to attend this graduation dinner to congratulate our graduating class and to continue support to this program into 2026!

Friday, December 5, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

Maggiano's Chevy Chase
5333 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20015

5:30 pm - Pick up name badges, Bar opens, Networking

6:00 pm - Welcome Toast and Cocktail Hour begins with appetizers

7:00 pm - Family Style Italian Dinner and Graduation Celebration with Guest and Class Speakers

9:00 pm - Event concludes

$75 - SAME Member (any Post) or Non-Member Guest

No Refunds. Thank you for supporting this event. If you will like to transfer your ticket, transfers will be accepted until December 4 at 6 pm. Please contact Julie Smiley at [email protected] for instructions on transferring your ticket.

Cocktail or Semi-Formal Attire, Similar Semi-Formal Uniform for Active-Duty Military

Closest Metro Station

• Red Line - Friendship Heights (about a 5 minute walk), proceed up two escalators and turn right into the Chevy Chase Pavilion doors. Go up one flight of stairs and exit near the Cheesecake Factory onto Wisconsin Avenue. Maggiano's is on the left hand side.

Parking

There is a parking garage under the building with discounted parking (approximately $1/hour) for up to four hours after 5:00 pm with validation from Maggiano's Host Stand on the 1st Floor. No discount applies after 4 hours ($14/car up to 12 hour).

Valet service starts at 5:00 pm for approximately $12/car plus tip.

Directions

From Northern Virginia (Reagan National Airport)
Take I-495 North to the River Road exit. Follow River Road to Western Avenue (approx. 5 miles). Turn Left. Follow Western to Jenifer Street. Turn Right. Follow Jenifer to Wisconsin Avenue. Turn Left. Maggiano’s is on the right, across from Mazza Gallerie.

From Rt. 270 or Rockville
Take I-270 South, stay left at the split towards Baltimore/I-495East. Left lane becomes Wisconsin Ave exit/Bethesda Follow Wisconsin Avenue through Bethesda (approx. 6 miles). Maggiano’s is located on the left, across from Mazza Gallerie in the Chevy Chase Pavilion

From Baltimore or Silver Spring
Take I-95 to I-495 West to exit 34/ Wisconsin Avenue towards Bethesda. Follow Wisconsin Avenue through Bethesda (approx. 6 miles). Maggiano’s is on the left in the Chevy Chase Pavilion.

Join the SAME DC & NoVA Post's 2025 Leadership & Mentoring Program.

Applications are due by Friday, December 12, 2025

For any questions, contact Ed Chamberlayne at [email protected]

Learn more here:
→ SAME DC & NoVA Posts - Applications Due Dec. 12 - 2026 Leadership and Mentoring Program - SAME

For all ticket, transfer and sponsorship requests, please send to:

Julie Smiley - [email protected]

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