The Returned and Services League of Australia, Washington, DC

Dear members and friends of the Washington Sub-Branch, National Geographic Live's next public event commemorates the 100th anniversary of Australian Douglas Mawson's 300-mile trek across Antarctic Ice. Tickets are available for purchase from National Geographic. Author David Roberts will share the gripping account of Mawson’s trek across Antarctic ice after the death of his companions and the loss of most of his provisions - an incredible story made real through images shot by one of Australia’s greatest photographers, Frank Hurley. Battling hunger, insanity and deadly crevasses, Mawson defied the odds and cheated death. Date:        Wednesday, 6 February 2013, 7:30 pm Presentation at Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic Society to be introduced by Ambassador Kim Beazley Venue:      National Geographic Society, 1600 M Street NW, Washington DC   Tic...

When: Thursday February 14  Time:    Noon to 2:00 pm Where –Amenities room              Embassy of Australia              1601 Massachusetts Ave              Washington DC 20036 Charge - $15.00, including buffet lunch and sodas. Alcoholic beverages- $2.00 each. Attire: Business casual Photo ID essential for entry RSVP by noon on February 13 to David Ward at 202-352-8550 or via e-mail to dmward1973@gmail.com Parking: There is no parking at the Embassy There is paid public parking behind and under the Airline Pilots Association (17th and Mass) and at 1500 Mass Ave NW   Our speaker will be Colonel Andrea Crunkorn, U.S. Army.  Colonel Crunkhorn will talk about her work with Traumatic Brain Injuries.  Colonel Andrea Crunkorn is the Chie...