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September 3rd, 2026

LUNCHEON MEETING

Our Monthly Luncheons are held on the first Thursday of each month. Information about this month's Luncheon and Program are detailed below.

MEMBERS must make their reservation by noon on August 26th, per our usual procedure as outlined in the monthly newsletter. NON-MEMBERS must make their reservation by noon on Friday, August 21st, and a pre-paid reservation is required to guarantee seating. If you would like to attend, please contact our Reservations Chairperson at mary@welcomeclubnvirginia.com.

All venues are within Fairfax County and Loudoun County, the exact location will be provided once the reservation is confirmed.

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Dr. Jagadish Shukla

LUNCHEON PROGRAM

There will be chaos and there will be

butterflies in our climate science. 

Meet Dr. Jagadish Shukla

Dr. Jagadish Shukla is an internationally renowned climate scientist who will speak about the history of climate, where we are now, and what the future looks like. Along the way he'll touch on the "butterfly effect", chaos theory" and the "nature of hope.

Dr. Shukla is the original founder of the Center for Ocean, Land, and Atmosphere Studies (COLA). Upon his becoming a professor at George Mason University in 1994, COLA expanded, contributing to the creation of the Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Earth Sciences at the university. This included the establishment of the Climate Dynamics PhD program, one of the first of its kind in the U.S.

Dr. Shukla is currently a professor emeritus at George Mason University and is continuing his life's work in climate science for which he has received many national and international awards and honors.

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SCHEDULE

Registration & Social Time:  11:00 a.m.

Program:  11:30 a.m.

Luncheon:  12:15 p.m.

Business Meeting:  1:00 p.m.

MENU

Starter:  Mixed greens with sliced strawberries along with rolls and butter.

Entree:  (choice of one)

           1)  Sliced New York strip

           2)  Grilled Salmon

           3) Potato Gnocchi

Accompaniments:  wild rice pilaf and seasonal vegetable medley.

Dessert: Forest cheesecake (an Oreo crust with chocolate mousse)

Beverages:  Include coffee, tea, iced tea, lemonade and water.

(Please be sure to let any food allergies be known in your RSVP.)

Cost:  $47.00. (Checks made out to WCNV or exact cash.)