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Introduction to Dining OutC/1Lt Scott BertagnoleDining Out Officer
Overview
Basic Information
Preparation
Protocol With your date With your table Toasts and Other Formalities
Infractions of the Mess
The Boot Award
Winter 2009 Semester Dining Out 11 Apr 2009 1830-2300 WSC Ballroom
Guest Speaker: Dean Gary Cornia,
BYU Marriott School of Management
1800-1815 Arrive
1830 Formation of the Mess and Presentation of
the Colors1837 Invocation1842 Toasts1845 POW/MIA Tribute1855 Introduction of the Head Table1900 Dinner1920 Opening of the Grog1935 Closing of the Grog1950 Intermission2005 Reconvene the Mess,
Dessert2020 Address by Dean Gary Cornia2100 Adjourn the Mess
2115 Military Ball in the Garden Court
(Dance lessons in the East Ballroom)
Basic Information
Preparation
Attendance is Mandatory
Arrive Early. Rides/Carpools?
Dress: Cadets: Modified Service Dress/Mess Dress
Replace blues shirt with a white shirt Point-collar (no button down collars) No cover (don’t even bring it) Dry clean, polish, and press
Non-Cadets: Semi-Formal to Formal Corsage/Boutonnière
Protocol: With Your Date
ALWAYS SHOW RESPECT AND CHIVALRY
Open doors for and help seat a lady
When transiting, move in “Escort Formation” (Gentleman on the Right)
When seated, gentleman on the right
Never leave a lady alone
Protocol: With Your Table
At the beginning of the event, and following intermission, remain standing until seated by Mr. President
If a lady arrives or leaves, all the gentlemen should stand
Maintain a charged glass
Don’t start eating before the head table
Engage in delightful conversation and enjoy a social atmosphere
Protocol: Toasts
Gentlemen stand; ladies remain seated
Following the toast, the response is said with raised glasses, and the glass is brought to the lips (it is not necessary to drain your glass)
DO NOT participate in the toast if you a part of the group being honored
Protocol: Toasts (Continued)
POW/MIA Toast is performed with water
Toasts are never offered to individual persons by name.
Toast Response
To the Colors “To the Colors”
To the Commander-in-Chief “To the President”
To the Chief of Staff, United States Air Force
“To the Chief of Staff”
To the Professor of Aerospace Studies
“Hear, Hear”
To the POWs/MIAs [no response; silent]
To our Distinguished Guests “Hear, Hear”
[Any other Toast] “Hear, Hear”
Formalities
Do not applaud (unless initiated by the head table); tap spoon instead
Avoid leaving the mess while it is formed
Use silverware starting from the outside and moving inward. The fork above your plate is for dessert only.
Place your napkin in your lap; don’t place elbows on the table, and other such etiquette
Silence your cellphone!
Infractions of the Mess
At various points during the evening, a member may be punished for violating the rules of the mess.
Punishment might include singing a song, telling a joke, attempting a jig, being sent to the grog bowl, or some other activity determined by Mr. President or Mr. Vice.
Infractions of the Mess (Continued)
To make an accusation, stand, come to attention, and loudly announce, “Mr. Vice, Point of Order!”
When recognized by Mr. Vice, proceed to the microphone promptly, squaring all corners in a military fashion
Describe the alleged infraction and who committed it
Infractions of the Mess (Continued)
If you are accused of a violation, come to attention and proceed to the microphone promptly, squaring all corners in a military fashion
You may choose to defend yourself or offer a counter-accusation in a rebuttal
Mr. Vice or Mr. President will pronounce judgment. There are no appeals or quibbling.
Infractions of the Mess (Continued)
When the President or Mr. Vice directs a violator to the grog, the individual proceeds to the grog promptly, squaring all corners in a military fashion. Upon arriving at the grog, the violator: Salutes the grog. Fills the grog cup. Does an about face. Says, “To the Mess!” Drains the grog from the cup without removing it from
his/her lips. Tips the cup upside down over his/her head. Disposes of the cup in an appropriate container, and then
returns to his/her seat. A recovery cheer will be dictated.
The Boot Award
Cadets are nominated by their peers
The nominees are awarded with a generous helping of grog
The nominees are then released to the mess for judgment
The winner of the award is awarded with the undistinguished pink boot and a second helping of grog
Summary
Basic Information
Preparation
Protocol With your date With your table Toasts and Other Formalities
Infractions of the Mess
The Boot Award