Well, It's now Jan 9, 2009. Time to really get serious about the luncheon. Jan Luncheon. 1130 hrs, Fri, 16 Jan at the Shrine complex on Ponce de Leon.

Our speaker for the Luncheon will be Mike Newton, USMA '84.

Mike served as a consultant to the Iraq High Tribunal (IHT) that tried Saddam Hussein. He subsequently wrote a book (Enemy of the State) on his experience. He now teaches law at Vanderbilt University.

Mike co-wrote the book along with another law professor named Michael Scharf (Case Western Reserve). The book details all that went into setting up the procedures, evaluating pertinent law - especially in a historical context with Nuremburg and The Hague, and summarizing what actually occurred in the courtroom. Their account is refreshingly candorous and does not necessarily paint a picture of just what went right. It tells of what happened and offers some ideas of how to make future trials better, fairer, and more internationally accepted.

This should be an interesting talk - bring all your friends. They get the same low price you get - that is if you have paid your dues! If you have not paid them, you my rest assured that I will shake you down for them.

The following website contains more on the book. http://www.enemyofthestatebook.com

Location: Yaarab Shrine Complex, 400 Ponce de Leon Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. 1130 hrs or 11:30 AM, Friday, 16 Jan 2009.
Cost:  $20.00 per non dues-paying members and their guests; $15.00 per person for dues-paying members and their guests, (A reservation made is a reservation paid!) Pay by cash or check only at the door OR online:
Map Link:  Google Maps

RSVP NLT COB Wed, 14 Jan. This is going to be a catered affair so we need to know early that you are coming. Early RSVPs and payment are strongly requested. RSVP methods:
1) On Line, by paying w/ a credit card at https://secure.west-point.org/wpsa/events/
2) Call Jan Heath at (404) 464-5351.
3) Call the WPSA Voice Mail at (404) 881-8081 and leave a message.

There will be no refunds.

*There is unlimited FREE parking at the Shrine complex.*