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2015 Houston Awards Dinner – Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

S Datoc — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 03:28:37 +0000

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation honored President George W. Bush at the 2015 Houston Awards Dinner on October 21 at the Hilton Americas Houston. Fox News anchor Bret Baier served as Master of Ceremonies for the event. Sergeant Major Patrick Wilkinson USMC (Ret.), who was awarded a Purple Heart by President Bush in 2008, presented the President with the Semper Fidelis Award. Mr. Baier moderated a conversation with President Bush that included topics on the 2016 election and candidates, the economy and oil prices, and his family. President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush attended the event in honor of their son. Lone Star State Campaign Chairmen Mr. Chuck Scianna and Mr. Bob Zorich, and their Committee, raised significant funds for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.

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2015 DC Celebratory Gala – Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

S Datoc — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 03:08:00 +0000

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation honored United States Representative Mack Thornberry (TX) with the Semper Fidelis Award and Mr. Jim Lentz, CEO, Toyota North America, with the Globe and Anchor Award, at the 2015 DC Celebratory Gala at the Capital Hilton. Guests were treated to a Patriotic Opener by the Commandant’s Own United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and LtGen Jon Davis USMC, Deputy Commandant for Aviation, served as Military Guest of Honor. Campaign Chairman, LtGen Earl Hailston USMC (Ret.) and Dinner Chairman, Charlie Baisley, and the Scarlet & Gold Committee raised significant funds through the National Capital Area Campaign for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.

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DatocWitten Group are nominees for ISES DC Capital Awards!

bigcheese — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 15:48:31 +0000

The DatocWitten Group has been nominated for the following ISES DC Capital Awards:

Honor Marines-Educate Children
Lisa Datoc, DatocWitten Group, Inc.
Sheila Graham, CSEP, DatocWitten Group, Inc.

Non-Profit Events, Budget $150K to $350K
Hillary Clinton – The Patriot
Lisa Datoc, DatocWitten Group, Inc.
Sheila Graham, CSEP, DatocWitten Group, Inc.

The awards will be presented to the winners at the ISES DC “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” gala at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC, on Friday, June 20th from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm.

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Paralyzed Veterans of America Golf Open

S Datoc — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:56:04 +0000

Paralyzed Veterans Golf Open was conceived by DatocWitten Group principals,Lisa Datoc and Barb Witten, in partnership with the Agility Defense & Government Logistics over six years ago. The tournament supports Operation PAVE – a vocational rehabilitation program of the Paralyzed Veterans of America dedicated to securing employment for veterans with the most severe disabilities. With more than 50 sponsors the tournament raises over $300,000 annually. Recently relocated to Trump National Golf Club to allow for expansion and growth, the 2013 tournament is on a track to exceed $400,000 in gross revenues. A unique feature of the tournament is the golf clinic for wounded warriors in cooperation with the Stand Up and Play Foundation.

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Fisher House Golf Classic

S Datoc — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:52:52 +0000

Fisher House Golf Classic is one of the premier golf tournaments in Washington, D.C. It is a sell out every year, with proceeds benefiting the Fisher House Foundation. In 2012, the tournament shattered all records raising a record breaking $1,000,0000. The tournament receives support from 55 sponsors and 288 golfers at Lansdowne Country Club, in Leesburg, VA. The tournament kicks off with a parachute drop by the Ranger Group. General Martin Dempsey, USA, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff provided the keynote address in 2012.

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USO Gala

S Datoc — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:50:08 +0000

DatocWitten Group, Inc. has partnered with the USO on event production and fundraising since 2010. DatocWitten provides event logistics support and seamlessly produces the annual USO Gala and awards program. The USO Gala is a stunning event in which service members from each branch of the military are honored, and awards are presented to the USO Volunteer of the Year as well as individuals who embody the Spirit of the USO. DatocWitten Group recruits high profile committee members for the events and engages these individuals in fundraising and “friend raising” efforts. The USO Gala includes representation of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and celebrity performances and attracts more than 1000 guests for a seated dinner. Over the last three years the USO Gala has seen a 34% increase in funds raised, including a record-breaking campaign in 2012, which smashed all previous benchmarks for total dollars raised by a single gala. USO has re-engaged DatocWitten Group, Inc. to execute the 2013 fundraising event.

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Patriots at Pebble – Marines Hit the Beach

S Datoc — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:22:52 +0000

Patriots At Pebble, Marines Hit the Beach Tournament

DatocWitten Group, Inc. was engaged to help conceive and launch an inaugural golf tournament at the famed Pebble Beach Resorts® to benefit the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. DatocWitten Group continues to provide comprehensive event management and fundraising for the Patriots At Pebble, Marines Hit the Beach tournament. In a few short years the event has grown to include Marine Appreciation Day activities including the Semper FiSomes Tournament on The Links at Spanish Bay™ and the Eagle Globe and Anchor Awards Dinner. The event culminates with The Commandants Cup on the Pebble Beach Golf Links®

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U.S. Navy Memorial – Lone Sailor Awards Dinner

S Datoc — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:10:20 +0000

The US Navy Memorial Lone Sailor Awards Dinner is hosted annually at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. The event has raised more than $600,000 in each year since DatocWitten Group, Inc. began producing it in 2009. Honorees have included: Fred Smith, Chairman, President and Founder, FedEx Corporation; Leonard Lauder, Chairman Emeritus, Estee Lauder Company; baseball legend Yogi Berra, Bill Cosby and football legend Ed LeBaron, Jerry Coleman, Beau Bridges and Brian Lamb. DatocWitten Group has provided comprehensive logistics and fundraising services for the gala which include participation from senior Navy, Marine and Coast Guard officers and Defense Department officials specifically Secretary of the Navy, Chief of Naval Operations, Commandant and Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Commandant and Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard.

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National Capital Area Campaign -Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

S Datoc — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:05:23 +0000

Photo Credit: Tracey Brown

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation engaged Datoc Witten Group to assist in fundraising for the National Capital Capital Area Campaign and the Celebratory Ball. Proceeds from the campaign provide scholarship support to sons and daughters of Marines and the Navy corpsman who serve alongside them.

Lisa and Barb have been associated with the Marin Corps Scholarship Foundation and the National Area Campaign for over seven years. They work closely with the campaign committee which consistently raises approximately $500,000 annually.

At the culmination of the campaign, donors and friends of the Foundation are invited to participate in a Celebratory Ball which has included the famed United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and honorees from Congress and the business community.

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Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation – Celebration of Freedom

S Datoc — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:47:12 +0000

On February 26, 2011, more than half of the 85 living Medal of Honor recipients gathered at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, with approximately 750 invited guests for the fourth annual Celebration of Freedom gala. Co-hosts for the evening were Mr. David McIntyre, President & CEO of TriWest Healthcare Alliance and a Foundation board member, actor, entertainer of U.S. troops and Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner, Mr. Gary Sinise and businessman and Foundation board member, Mr. Bruce Brereton. In addition to a tribute to America’s Medal of Honor recipients and the values they represent, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and Foundation honored several deserving Americans that have had a profound impact on our country, including Jack H. Brown, navy combat veteran, noted philanthropist and CEO of Stater Brothers; former Secretary of State The Honorable George P. Shultz; and entertainers Connie Stevens and Ann-Margret.

DatocWitten Group, Inc. produced the 2010 Celebration of Freedom, and the 2012 Celebration Freedom which honored The Honorable Robert Gates, former Secretary of Defense; ADM Michael Mullen, USN (Ret), former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Mrs. Deborah Mullen; and actor Joe Mantegna. DatocWitten Group, Inc. provided comprehensive event design and management for the gala and related activities including a hospitality suite, private tours and welcome dinner, invitation and list management, seating services with complex protocol requirements and on site event management services.

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