Red White & True Dinner Series

06/13/2026

06/09/2026

Our next dinner series: Thursday, June 18th

Friends,

Our June speaker is Glenn Davis on the hot topic of data centers. Please join us for an informative and fun evening!

Glenn Davis is the founder of Davis Energy & Infrastructure Strategy Group and former Director of the Virginia Department of Energy. He previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates and on the Virginia Beach City Council. Davis is a member of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory MEGA-DC Advisory Board and the Tennessee Valley Authority Regional Energy Resource Council, where he advises on issues related to energy infrastructure, data centers, advanced nuclear energy, and grid reliability.

Make sure to reserve your spot!

05/18/2026

GOOD TOPIC OF CONVERSATION!

05/06/2026

04/06/2026

Originally from Israel , Shani began a path of leadership and resilience through service in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), where they served as a class commander. Following an injury, they adapted and continued their service after being recertified under the Media publishing division. An experience that exposed her to all sorts of critical information and deepened her ability to tell stories and connect with people from all walks of life.

Nearly two decades ago, Shani brought that same determination to the United States, arriving through legal pathways and beginning the long journey toward citizenship. Through perseverance, hard work, and an unwavering belief in community, she managed to built a new life grounded in purpose and contribution.

A passionate advocate for giving back, Shani has been actively involved in community initiatives, including organizing fundraisers and supporting local causes. As the founder of a nonprofit organization, they have dedicated themselves to uplifting others and creating meaningful impact
By telling her story of survival under war and her lone migration to a new country in the pursuit of happiness.

Today, as a proud United States citizen, Shani shares her story to inspire others—demonstrating that resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to community can transform challenges into opportunity.

03/18/2026

Brian Kirwin is one of Virginia’s top political professionals. He knows state and local government in Virginia like few others in the industry and has excelled as both an electoral strategist and an advocate for businesses and organizations. As one of the best-known and winningest Virginia political strategists, Brian has over 90 electoral victories to his credit, to include candidates for both state and local office in Virginia.

Mr. Kirwin is also a premiere government relations advocate and has led efforts on many fronts, including energy, various arts and sporting event venues, broadband internet development, law enforcement advocacy and many other efforts. This fusion makes him a unique advocate who can speak with elected officials in political terms.

He has also been a columnist and podcast host and has appeared on local and national television networks, including CNN, Fox News, Virginia public television and others. He has frequently lectured at several Virginia colleges and universities and continues to accept invitations for various speaking engagements.

03/10/2026

Fabulous evening hearing from Amy Nordmeyer, Tidewater Community College, sharing great information on higher education. There are so many resources TCC has to move your student along. Thank you Amy!

01/10/2026

RED WHITE AND TRUE DINNER SERIES JANUARY SPEAKER: Brad Martin,
Chairman of the Process Improvement Committee. The Committee was tasked to find reductions in the city budget that would enable a reduction of the real estate tax by 2 cents. Brad will do a power point presentation showing the areas the committee has identified to be reduced to enable the real estate tax reduction.

January 15th
Ynot Pizza, Landstown Commons
6-8pm
$20 AYCE Buffet

Reserve your spot at [email protected]

12/06/2025

TIMELY TOPIC!