NCSAF Luncheon

Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 11:30-1:30pm
(reservations required)

Perspectives about Wilderness Areas on Public Lands
Anne Merwin, The Wilderness Society
Jenn Dice, International Mountain Bicycling Association
David Zayas, American Hiking Society
Dustin Van Liew, Public Lands Council

Wilderness issues on public lands management are challenging and complex. Increasing populations, changing climates and competing land uses are only a few of the drivers that help shape different opinions about the amount and use of wilderness areas on public lands. Join NCSAF to hear some of these perspectives and participate in the discussions around this important topic.

Anne Merwin is a public lands policy advisor for the Wilderness Society focusing on recreation and transportation planning issues.	Jenn Dice is in charge of government affairs for the International Mountain Bicycling Association.
David Zayas is the director of government relations and oversees American Hiking's federal and state agency partnerships, and its policy and advocacy programs.	Dustin Van Liew is Executive Director, Public Lands Council and Director of Federal Lands for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.

Location :  Elephant & Castle Restaurant, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC, 20004

Date/Time : Wednesday, October 19, 2011 -- 11:30am - 1:30pm

A preset menu has been provided at a cost of $20 per person, which includes one (1) entrée selection, coffee/tea/soda, tax and gratuity. There will be no bar service at this event. Reservations are required. Please RSVP with choice of meal to Jeff Bradley at Jeffrey_bradley@afandpa.org, by noon Friday, October 14.

Meal selections : 

Shepherd's Pie - a casserole of ground beef and root vegetables topped with broiled mashed potatoes and gravy, served with balsamic greens; 

Cod and Chips - two pieces of cod fillets dipped in homemade beer batter and fried to golden crisp. Served with English chips, coleslaw and tartar sauce; 

Chicken Pot Pie - chunks of chicken breast in a creamy stew with vegetables baked inside of a casserole with a flaky pastry top. Served with balsamic greens; 

Castle Stir-Fry (chicken or veggie) - a medley of fresh mixed vegetables, cashews and water chestnuts tossed in a tangy teriyaki sauce and served atop jasmine rice with crispy wontons and sesame seeds; 

Stuffed Yorkshire Pudding - Homemade garlic mashed potatoes topped with a Yorkshire pudding that is stuffed with roast beef, caramelized onions and topped with rich beef gravy. Served with garlic green beans; 

Chicken or Vegetable Curry - a traditional Indian curry with grilled chicken or fresh vegetables; served over jasmine rice with mango chutney.