In this unique annual tradition, the Chicago Booth veteran community, both alumni and students, dine together and connect.
Event Details
The Chicago Booth Armed Forces Group Banquet is the AFG's signature event of the year. The Banquet will be an all-nation, all-service mix of military traditions, customs, and courtesies, which veterans may remember from attending events such as a Dining Out or a Birthday Ball.
The Banquet is scheduled to take place on the evening of Saturday November 8th 2014, at the University Club in downtown Chicago. This year, Mr. Bob Wood will kindly participate as the "President of the Mess."
Each ticket is $60 (same price for students and alumni). Significant others are welcome!
Registration
Register Online
Attendees must be both veterans and alumni of the Chicago Booth School of Business (significant others are welcome as well).
Deadline: 10/24/2014
Program
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Cocktail Reception
8:00 PM-10:00 PM: Traditional Military Banquet Dinner
10:00 PM-11:00 PM: Networking Reception
Speaker Profiles
Bob Wood (Speaker) '81
Lieutenant General, US Army (Retired)
John R. (Bob) Wood, Lieutenant General (retired), served over thirty-six years as an officer in the United State Army. As a commander, he led soldiers at all levels of responsibility from platoon to division. As a staff officer, his experience ranges from tactical level with coalition forces in combat, through Army level in the aftermath of 9/11, to the national level in the National Security Council during the Reagan administration. In his last assignment on active duty, he was the Deputy Commander of the United States Joint Forces Command where he led the daily activities of the largest joint command in the military responsible for all joint experimentation, training, capability development, and force deployments.
Since retirement from the Army in January 2009, Bob has devoted his attention to the establishment of a consulting practice, Star Strategies Group, LLC. This company provides strategic planning, security market assessment, business development, and leader development services for a range of small and large firms in the commercial and defense markets. Bob also serves on both corporate and non-profit boards.
Questions
Lee Haney, '15
US Marine Corps Veteran and FT MBA Candidate