more distinguished person, but regardless of age, always present the gentleman to a lady. Though someone might introduce you to a person of higher rank or higher position by first name, DO NOT USE IT unless you are given permission by the higher ranking person. When introducing your spouse to a person of the opposite gender (except Chiefs of State and very high Church dignitaries), say, Tom (Jennie), this is Colonel Jones. Introducing one lady to another: Allen, may I present “Mrs. Mrs. Smith,” or this is Mrs. Smith.” Introducing one “Carol, officer to another: (Present junior to senior) Smith, this “Major is Captain Jones.” Introducing yourself to an officer of equal or lesser rank: I am Captain Smith.” (Extend your hand.) Introducing yourself to an officer senior to you, may I “Sir, present myself? I am Captain Dover.” Wait for the officer to extend their hand. Graduation Banquet/Dining out (date) Minute-by – Minute Schedule TIME FUNCTIONS AND PARTICIPANTS Lounge cash bar – Members of the college and guests should have arrived Lounge closes Mr/Madam Vice rings dinner chimes class members and guests – assemble in the dining area (ALL PERSONS REMAIN STANDING BEHIND CHAIRS) NOTE: NO COCKTAILS IN THE DINING AREA! Mess is formally opened by the President with one rap of the gavel and the announcement: Mess is opened.” “The Invocation 1933 Toasts (All members and their guests remain standing) President of the Mess: our Commander-in-Chief, the President “To of the ” Members response: the President!” “To Mr/Madam Vice: the Chief of Staff, Air Force” “To
more distinguished person, but regardless of age, always present the gentleman to a lady. Though someone might introduce you to a person of higher rank or higher position by first name, DO NOT USE IT unless you are given permission by the higher ranking person. When introducing your spouse to a person of the opposite gender (except Chiefs of State and very high Church dignitaries), say, Tom (Jennie), this is Colonel Jones. Introducing one lady to another: “Mrs. Allen, may I present Mrs. Smith,” or “Carol, this is Mrs. Smith.” Introducing one officer to another: (Present junior to senior) “Major Smith, this is Captain Jones.” Introducing yourself to an officer of equal or lesser rank: I am Captain Smith.” (Extend your hand.) Introducing yourself to an officer senior to you, “Sir, may I present myself? I am Captain Dover.” Wait for the officer to extend their hand. Graduation Banquet/Dining out – (date) Minute-by Minute Schedule TIME FUNCTIONS AND PARTICIPANTS Lounge – cash bar Members of the college and guests should have arrived Lounge closes Mr/Madam Vice rings dinner chimes – class members and guests assemble in the dining area (ALL PERSONS REMAIN STANDING BEHIND CHAIRS) NOTE: NO COCKTAILS IN THE DINING AREA! Mess is formally opened by the President with one rap of the gavel and the announcement: “The Mess is opened.” Invocation 1933 Toasts (All members and their guests remain standing) President of the Mess: “To our Commander-in-Chief, the President of the ” Members response: “To the President!” Mr/Madam Vice: “To the Chief of Staff, Air Force”
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