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Upcoming Events

 

PLEASE NOTE: The 9/22 GSR Luncheon with Lois Capps has been POSTPONED ... we will reschedule at a later date

 

The California State Society Back to College Night

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Rayburn Cafeteria

Basement Level, Rayburn House Office Building

Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.

Independence Avenue between South Capitol and First Streets, SW

Closest Metro: Capitol South

RSVP BY SEPTEMBER 18TH AT:

rsvpforcssevents@yahoo.com

 

 

Honorary Congressional Host Committee

The Honorable Wally Herger

Alumnus, American River College and CSU Sacramento

The Honorable Duncan Hunter

Alumnus, San Diego State University

The Honorable Loretta Sanchez

Alumna, Chapman University

The Honorable Jackie Speier

Alumna, UC Davis and UC Hastings

 



POSTPONED: Golden State Roundtable Luncheon

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED

The Honorable Lois Capps

23 rd District of California


Past Events

 

Annual Picnic on the Potomac

Saturday, June 20, 2009 -- 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 West Potomac Park -- Ohio Dr. between Independence Ave. and West Basin Drive SW, Washington DC


You must be a current 2009 member to attend!

Join online before the event at www.californiastatesociety.org

Wristbands will be distributed at the door, photo I.D. required.

Individual Membership: $20
Family Membership: $35
(Family membership includes immediate family only)

Please RSVP by Friday, June 12, 2009

Email: rsvpforcssevents@yahoo.com or call: 202.543.9559

NEW! Buy your raffle tickets on the CSS website
Discount for advance purchase

 

For information about the Annual CSS Volleyball Tournament,
contact Alison Amor at: alisonamor@gmail.com

Picnic Schedule

11 AM
Registration
"Taste of California"

11:30 AM
Volleyball Tournament
Hawaiian Shaved Ice

12 pm - 3 pm
Face Painting & Body Art
Live music performed
by Ruthie & the Wranglers

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Bar-B-Que served

3 pm
CSS Raffle!

4 pm
See you next year!

METRO/PARKING FREE SHUTTLE BUS:

METRO: The picnic is accessible from the Smithsonian Metro (orange & blue lines). A shuttle bus will run continuously from the Smithsonian Metro (Exit station using 12TH ST SW & INDEPENDENCE AVE SW exit) to West Potomac Park between the hours of 10:45 am and 4:45 pm.

PARKING: Parking is extremely scarce. We encourage you to use the metro. There are public, non-reserved parking lots located under the 14th Street bridges. A shuttle bus will run continuously from these parking lots to West Potomac Park between the hours of 10:45 am and 4:45 pm.
Picnic-goers will be picked up in front of Parking Lot C.

Picnic Site Map 2009


Remember, you must be a 2009 CSS member to attend! -- become a member today
For other inquiries, leave a message at 202-543-9559 or email us at castatesociety@yahoo.com

 

 

CSS Happy Hour!
 
Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 6 to 8 pm
Hawk and Dove (private room upstairs)
329 Pennsylvania Ave SE on Capitol Hill
~ Appetizers will be provided ~ Drink Specials are: $1.95 pints, $7 pitchers (Miller), $1.95 domestic bottles, $2 rail drinks, $3.50 "pitcher of the night" ~ ... This is an open event; so, please feel free to bring fellow Californians interested in the CSS.
Golden State Roundtable Luncheon featuring PPIC's Mark Baldassare
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 12:00pm-1:30pm
view invitation here
Capitol Hill Club, 300 First Street, SE
Purchase tickets
Cherry Blossom Reception 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 6 to 8 pm
view invitation here
902 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC
Join online to attend
Presidential Inaugural Luncheon & Fashion Show
January 18, 2009 at 11:30am
The Ritz Carlton, 1150 22nd Street, NW, Washington DC
Purchase tickets online






California State Society Holiday Party
December 11, 2008 -- 6 pm to 8 pm
Cannon Caucus Room -- 325 Cannon House Office Bldg.
 See you there!
 
 BACK TO COLLEGE NIGHT
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Rayburn Cafeteria
5:30pm - 7:30pm
 
2008 SUMMER PICNIC
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Polo Grounds (Between the FDR and Lincoln Memorials)
11:00am - 4:00pm
 
LEAGUE OF CITIES RECPETION
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Longworth Cafeteria
 
CHERRY BLOSSOM RECEPTION
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Rayburn Foyer
5:30pm - 7:30pm
 
SUMMER PICNIC
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Polo Grounds (Between the FDR and Lincoln Memorials)
11:00am - 4:00pm
 
BACK TO COLLEGE NIGHT
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Rayburn Cafeteria
5:30pm - 7:30pm
 
2006 Year End Reception
December 13, 2006
U.S. Botanic Gardens
 
2006 Back to College Night
September 20, 2006
Rayburn Cafeteria
 
2006 Picnic on the Potomac
June 25, 2006
Polo Fields (Between the Lincoln and FDR Memorials)
 
2006 Cinemania: California Salutes "Ahhhscar" Night
A Pre-77th Annual Academy Awards Celebration in the Nation's Capital
March 1, 2006
Polo Fields (Between the Lincoln and FDR Memorials)
 
2005 Year End Reception
December 14, 2005
U.S. Botanic Garden
 
Charity Wine Auction to benefit the Bush-Clinton Katrina Relief Fund
October 5, 2005
101 Constitution Ave, NW
Thanks to all who made the event a HUGE sucess. We raised over $110,000!
 
2005 Back to College Night
September 28, 2005
Rayburn Cafeteria
 
2005 Summer Picnic
June 18, 2005
West Potomac Park
 
Cong Calvert Connie Stevens Linda Ulrich
Congressman Ken Calvert, Mistress of Ceremonies Connie Stevens and CSS Vice President Linda Ulrich at the 2005 Presidential Luncheon & Fashion Show put on by the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) for the California State Society.


Amy Porter Cong Royce
Congressman Ed Royce, CSS 2005 Chairman, and Amy Porter at the 2005 Presidential Luncheon & Fashion Show.

Lhuillier Wedding Gown
A model displays the wedding gown designed by FIDM graduate Monique Lhuillier for Kevin Costner's new bride at the CSS Presidential Inaugural Luncheon & Fashion Show!

Hip Hop Fashion
Fashion designs for men during the CSS Inaugural Fashion Show on January 18, 2005!

Chris and Norine
CSS President Bob Cochran with the 2005 Presidential Inaugural Luncheon & Fashion Show Chairwoman, Norine Fuller with FIDM, and Chairman Chriss Crissman with DCS.


Congs Calvert and McKeon
Congressmen Ken Calvert, Buck McKeon and Joe Knolleberg at the Inaugural Luncheon and Fashion Show.

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Welcome Back to Congress

February 13, 2003
Library of Congress


New CA Delegation Member, Dennis Cardoza,
takes a stab at the speed pitch.


Lefty CSS President Bob Cochran winds
up his arm at the speed pitch.


CSS Vice Chair, Rep. Lois Capps,
addresses the group.


Rep. Mike Honda, left, welcomes new
Delegation Member, Dennis Cardoza to CSS

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