UNIVERSITY CLUB OF WASHINGTON DC AT 120 GALA
September 18, 2024 – Washington, DC AIAC Chairman L. M. Levie attended the 120th Anniversary Commemorative Gala of the Founding of the University Club of Washington DC. The black tie celebration consisted of a reception and dinner held at its historic clubhouse on 16th Street, 3 blocks north of the White House. Following the dinner, Paul D. Clement, Esq., former Solicitor General of the United States from 2005 to 2008, was presented with Honorary Membership in the University Club. Mr. Clement presently serves as Partner of Clement & Murphy PLLC, a law practice specializing in complex appellate cases. He has argued more cases before the US Supreme Court than any other attorney since 2000.
As a closing toast for the evening, University Club Member Christopher D’Arcy recited the following commemorative poem, composed by Mr. Levie:
Following the dinner, members retired to the club’s bar and rooftop terrace for further celebration.
AIAC Chairman Levie serves as a member of the University Club of Washington DC Reciprocity Committee. About the celebration, he commented, “I was profoundly gratified to contribute to the 120th Anniversary Gala for this historic organization.” He continued, “I congratulate Paul D. Clement for his recognition by the Club as Honorary Member. It is well known that he is a highly respected legal scholar and gifted advocate, but he is also an extraordinarily good and decent man, a fact to which I can personally attest.”
About the University Club of Washington DC
The University Club of Washington, D.C., established in 1904, is a private social club located in the heart of the nation’s capital. The club was founded by a group of college alumni who sought to create a space where educated individuals could gather to foster camaraderie, intellectual exchange, and social interaction. From its inception, the club emphasized its commitment to promoting a balance between scholarly pursuits and social enjoyment.
Originally housed in various locations around Washington, the club settled into its current building at 1135 16th Street NW in 1921. Designed by the architectural firm Frederick B. Pyle & Associates, the clubhouse is a seven-story structure built in a Classical Revival style, characterized by elegant columns, a grand facade, and an interior that reflects the club’s emphasis on tradition and refinement.
The University Club’s history is closely intertwined with Washington’s social and political fabric. Over the decades, it has hosted numerous distinguished speakers, including presidents, diplomats, and notable scholars, reflecting its status as a gathering place for the city’s elite. The club is known for its vibrant programs, including lectures, discussions, social events, and athletic activities, which are held in facilities such as its squash courts, fitness center, and indoor pool.
Throughout its history, the University Club has upheld traditions of philanthropy and service, supporting educational initiatives and engaging in community outreach. Membership has grown to include individuals from various professions, reflecting the club’s inclusive spirit while maintaining its core mission of fostering an environment where intellectual and social life meet. Today, the University Club of Washington, D.C. stands as a prestigious institution that continues to honor its heritage while adapting to the needs of its diverse membership.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_Club_of_Washington,_DC
https://www.universityclubdc.com
About American Industrial Acquisition Corporation
American Industrial Acquisition Corporation (AIAC) is a diversified industrial group with manufacturing and distribution sites in 24 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia. AIAC has acquired and grown non-core subsidiaries and divisions of Boeing, Siemens, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Johnson Controls, Merck, Pfizer, Astellas, Visteon, Carlyle, Ahlstrom, Tolko, Groupe Suez, Groupe Rexel, and many other leading multinational corporations.
AIAC companies serve companies and governmental entities worldwide in all major sectors, including aviation, space, defense, automotive, truck, rail, marine, petrochemical, solar, nuclear, food, confectionary, beverage, civil engineering and infrastructure, commercial construction, mining, dredging, disaster relief, education, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. AIAC companies manufacture materials, components, assemblies, packaging, equipment, and finished products. In addition, AIAC companies are exclusive, authorized distributors of leading branded industrial and consumer products throughout Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. AIAC is a leading manufacturer of building, street, and highway signage in Europe, signage and illumination structures in North America, and a distributor of electrical products throughout France.
Of note, AIAC purchased Boeing Canada in 2005 and has produced over 10,000 unique components for every Boeing jet plane ever since, reliably serving Boeing from manufacturing facilities in North America. A leader in ultra-high precision jet engine component manufacturing, AIAC companies produce 2,200 fan blades and blisks for each jet engine produced by GE, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce, and Honeywell. AIAC companies produce the critical automotive wire and cable for Tesla, GM, Ford, Chrysler- Fiat, Toyota, and Nissan. In connection with its kraft paper manufacturing interests in Canada and the US, AIAC controls and sustainably manages 22 million acres of Manitoba, Canada forestland, an area equivalent in size to the nation of Hungary.
AIAC companies actively support exploration into outer space, manufacturing critical components for launching and propelling spacecraft and satellites. AIAC customers in this sector include NASA, the European Space Agency, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Boeing. AIAC companies also lead in the design and manufacture of undersea umbilical cables for worldwide oceanographic research.
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About AIAC Philanthropy
AIAC and the AIAC Foundation support a wide range of nonprofit, nonsectarian, bipartisan organizations which promote international conflict resolution, disaster relief, economic development, environmental sustainability, and exploration.
AIAC’s beneficiaries in the fields of international conflict resolution and understanding and economic development include the Appeal of the Nobel Peace Laureates Foundation Inc., the Asia Society, the Atlantic Council, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - Gates Philanthropy Partners, the Bretton Woods Committee, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the Carter Center, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Economic Club of New York, the Foreign Policy Association, the Institut Française des Relations Internationales, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Crisis Group, the International Rescue Committee, the Japan Society, the John F. Kennedy School of Government of Harvard University, the Peterson Institute for International Economics, the Richardson Center for Global Engagement, the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) and the Trilateral Commission.
Exploration-focused nonprofit organizations which AIAC actively support include the Explorers Club, the National Geographic Society, the Royal Geographical Society, the American Museum of Natural History and the Hayden Planetarium, the Victoria & Albert Museum, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Space Society, and the United States Space Foundation.
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https://www.aiac.com/our-values
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