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Bryan Schivera - July 19, 2007
I'm beginning to see what the DC grind is all about. The Heartland Values PAC Conference is a little over a week away and I've been working late every night. We are beginning to put materials together and double check all of the arrangements. I'm in constant contact with the Senate offices confirming time slots and details. I've been spending a lot of time back and forth between Staples, while putting the guest booklets together. This has been one of my biggest projects. I've had to create all of the speaker bios and other inserts.
Friday, we all took the day off for tours of the Washington National Cathedral and Arlington Cemetery. We were led by Gary Scott, a KA that we had met at the Mason dinner. Mr. Scott is the Chief Historian of the National Park Service in DC. He has also spent time working on the construction of the Cathedral with Richard T. Feller. Feller was a KA who at one time was in charge of the Cathedral construction. The Cathedral itself was fascinating, and Mr. Scott was able to provide insight into even the smallest aspect of its construction and meaning. By far the most interesting thing I learned about was the special carvings in front of the Lee and Jackson stained glass windows. Feller had a magnolia and rose carved above the two images. KA can claim to be the only fraternity with a connection to the National Cathedral.
From the Cathedral we ate lunch and drove to Arlington for a tour of Lee's house. My brother Matthew (Iota - Furman ’98) had just arrived in from Savannah for the weekend, and met us there for the tour. Mr. Scott arranged a private tour led by a park ranger that focused specifically on the life and times of Robert E. Lee. We all learned a lot about Lee's early years leading up to the war and how important the house was to him. After the tour we stayed for the changing of the guard and to see the eternal flame.
On Saturday my brother and I went to the Spy Museum. So far, this has been one of my favorite museums. Later that night we took in an MLS game at RFK and then enjoyed the Georgetown nightlife. My three day weekend was much needed as I'm sure this last week leading up the Conference will be non-stop.
-Bryan Schivera (Gamma – Georgia ’04)
I'm beginning to see what the DC grind is all about. The Heartland Values PAC Conference is a little over a week away and I've been working late every night. We are beginning to put materials together and double check all of the arrangements. I'm in constant contact with the Senate offices confirming time slots and details. I've been spending a lot of time back and forth between Staples, while putting the guest booklets together. This has been one of my biggest projects. I've had to create all of the speaker bios and other inserts.
Friday, we all took the day off for tours of the Washington National Cathedral and Arlington Cemetery. We were led by Gary Scott, a KA that we had met at the Mason dinner. Mr. Scott is the Chief Historian of the National Park Service in DC. He has also spent time working on the construction of the Cathedral with Richard T. Feller. Feller was a KA who at one time was in charge of the Cathedral construction. The Cathedral itself was fascinating, and Mr. Scott was able to provide insight into even the smallest aspect of its construction and meaning. By far the most interesting thing I learned about was the special carvings in front of the Lee and Jackson stained glass windows. Feller had a magnolia and rose carved above the two images. KA can claim to be the only fraternity with a connection to the National Cathedral.
From the Cathedral we ate lunch and drove to Arlington for a tour of Lee's house. My brother Matthew (Iota - Furman ’98) had just arrived in from Savannah for the weekend, and met us there for the tour. Mr. Scott arranged a private tour led by a park ranger that focused specifically on the life and times of Robert E. Lee. We all learned a lot about Lee's early years leading up to the war and how important the house was to him. After the tour we stayed for the changing of the guard and to see the eternal flame.
On Saturday my brother and I went to the Spy Museum. So far, this has been one of my favorite museums. Later that night we took in an MLS game at RFK and then enjoyed the Georgetown nightlife. My three day weekend was much needed as I'm sure this last week leading up the Conference will be non-stop.
-Bryan Schivera (Gamma – Georgia ’04)
