At Ease with the Eisenhower Society
All Enjoyed “At Ease with the Eisenhower Society”
Our members and guests enjoyed “At Ease with the Eisenhower Society” on Saturday, July 11th The World War II American Experience museum was our host. Guests registered at 4 p.m. and had a chance to tour the museum which houses a wonderful collection of World War II artifacts, vehicles and home-front items. Guests also had the chance to purchase a ride in a World War II Jeep, halftrack or truck.
Our theme this year was Ike, Mamie and the 1950s. Park Ranger John Tuskan presented the program, “Sun Porch Summits: Eisenhower’s Home and the Art of Personal Diplomacy” to a large crowd of attendees. A Jeep was set up as a photo booth and guests enjoyed taking pictures while sitting in it.
Our dinner in the motor pool garage was delicious! It was catered by Ben Schneider of Boneyard Barbeque. Guests also enjoyed a glass of wine, courtesy of Duane and Linda Williams. While waiting to go to the buffet, guests seated at each table worked on the trivia questions for “Ike, Mamie and the 1950s.”
After dinner, trivia answers were given. Of the 10 possible points, one table had 9, and three others had 8, 7 and 6 respectively. All were awarded Dairy Queen of Gettysburg gift certificates. We also drew numbers for door prizes including a U S. flag that was flown at the Eisenhower National Historic Site on the Fourth of July. Other prizes were two Dobbin House gift certificates, two Gettysburg Eddie’s gift certificates, a Beyond the Battle gift certificate from Gettysburg History and an I Like Ike mug from Event Network. Thank you, door prize donors! The person at each table with a birthday closest to Eisenhower’s on October 14th got to take home the 250th flag centerpieces donated by Chris Burne.
In keeping with our 1950s theme, DJ Philip Magaldi of “Oldies by Request,” played music of the 1950s during dinner. Afterword he played the top song from each year of Ike’s presidency.
Thank you sponsors for supporting our At Ease event including general support, entertainment, and intern meals:
Dave and Cynthia Salisbury, Daun van Ee, Duane and Linda Williams, Ken and Sally Weiler, Steve and Theresa Wiseman, Christopher Burne, Mary Lowe Mayhugh, Stephen Gibble, Bill Spracher, Michael Birkner, John Feeser and Larry Redding.
We especially thank Loni and Adam Buck of the World War II American Experience museum (www.visitww2.org) for generously hosting and supporting the Society.
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Our Phone Number:
717-398-2349
Executive Director:
Carol Hegeman
Our Email Address:
info@dwightdeisenhowersociety.org
Our Mailing Address:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Society
P.O. Box 4772
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Our Office Location:
789 Baltimore Street, Suite 100
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325
2026 At Ease Photo Gallery
Bruce, Ryan and Linda helped at registration. Not pictured, Ken, Sally and Theresa assisted as well.
The Halftrack vehicle was popular for the WWII vehicle ride.
Vehicle riders sat in the back of the Halftrack waiting for the ride to begin.
Park Ranger John Tuskan presented a talk entitled, “Sun Porch Summits: Eisenhower’s Home and the Art of Personal Diplomacy.”
Guests enjoyed good conversation.
Chairman Walt Jones welcomed everyone to At Ease.
Our caterer was Boneyard Barbeque. The food was delicious!
Andrew talked with visitors while serving the wine.
There was a steady line at the bar. Thank you, Duane and Linda Williams, for the donation of the wine!
Mary Lowe wrote the answers for the Trivia game.
Ranger John worked with Intern Grace on Trivia.
Interim President Chris Burne introduced the interns and thanked our sponsors.
Our sponsors made this event possible
Carol gave the Trivia answers.
Everyone reviewed their Trivia answers.
DJ Philip Magaldi of “Oldies by Request” adjusted the music while his wife and assistant, Peggy, looked at the camera. After dinner Philip played the top song from each year of Eisenhower’s presidency.
Carol called the door prize numbers.
We have a winner!
Ryan delivered a restaurant gift card door prize.
Our 250th flag centerpieces were given away to the person at each table whose birthday was closest to Ike’s, October 14th. Thank you, Chris Burne, for the centerpiece donations.
Bill discussed the equipment while Dave and Heather listened.
The Jeep photo booth opportunity was a hit!
Our membership brochures were displayed and several guests joined at our At Ease event. An enjoyable time was had by all.