Calendar

Nov
7
Wed
Rotary Salute to Veterans Lunch @ Ballroom at Bayou Place
Nov 7 @ 11:00 – 13:00

The TxGC continues their partnership with the Rotary Club, and West Point Club of Greater Houston, in honoring Veterans on Veterans Day.  This year the TxGC is partnering with Downtown Rotary Club of Houston’s inaugural SALUTE TO VETERANS LUNCH. 

  • Largest Veterans Day lunch in downtown Houston
  • Keynote speaker, LGEN Steven A. Hummer, USMC (Ret)
  • Entertainment by High School for the Performing & Visual Arts Student Voices
  • Wednesday November 7, 11:00am @ the Ballroom at Bayou Place (500 Texas Ave)
  • $75 per person- proceeds benefit Houston Veterans
Nov
12
Mon
Army-Navy Golf Scramble @ Hermann Park Golf Course
Nov 12 @ 08:00 – 14:00
Please join us for a day of golf, friendly competition, networking, lunch, and camaraderie.
  • Check-in 7:30 AM
  • Shotgun start 8:00 AM
  • Lunch & awards 12:30 PM
  • Private room, sports TV, drinks
Format
  • Two man (Pair scramble). Army vs. Navy Pairs.
  • Each foursome will consist of two pairings – one Navy and one Army.
  • The pairings will compete within their foursome as well as overall
  • Bogie is your friend
  • Pairings and pairing opponents are established for fair competition via handicap calculation by Rick Bush USNA ’69 (rpb2801@att.net or 832.282.7512)
  • Pairings per balanced handicap is designed to foster networking and camaraderie. Meet someone new! However, If you have a preferred pairing partner, feel free to request him/her.
Awards 
  • Longest Drive = 2 chances to win
  • Closest to the Hole = 2 chances to win
  • Army vs Navy Winner will be determined by # of Navy pairings wins vs. # of Army pairings wins. Winning Society will hold the trophy until next year.
  • Low Pair Score Overall = 1 winner and holder of trophy until next tournament Second and Third Low Pair Winners
Registration
Register as an Individual = $75.00
Lunch ONLY, NO GOLF = $20.00
Sponsorships/Donations
Sponsor a Hole for $250.00
Sponsor the Tournament for $500.00
(includes one green fee)
Donations for door prizes welcome!
All proceeds from this event will be split equally to each society’s foundation to further their missions.
Registration Deadline
Tuesday, November 6th, 2018
Questions?
Dee Bryant, USMA ’85
DeeBryant@msn.com
(832) 738-8748
or
Rick Bush, USNA ’69
Dec
8
Sat
Army vs. Navy Official Game Party @ Warehouse Live
Dec 8 @ 12:00 – 16:30

The official party of the USNA AA Tx Gulf Coast Chapter & West Point Club of Greater Houston

  • Presented by Combined Arms
  • Saturday December 8, 12:00 to 16:30
  • Warehouse Live! 813 St. Emanuel Street, Houston
  • Free for all to attend
  • Food & Drink Specials
  • Prizes & raffle
  • Donations & Sponsorships welcome – benefits Combined Arms (a Veterans Service Organization, 501c3), the USNA AA TxGC Foundation (a 501c3), & West Point Club of Greater Houston
  • Please RSVP (or donate) via the green button

On Saturday, December 8, Combined Arms will welcome the greater Houston community—veterans, active military and civilians alike—for a family friendly afternoon including games, food, craft beer and football. This game is a show of mutual respect and solidarity, and a time for veterans United After The Uniform to come together with non-military and celebrate our city, our traditions and our country.The event will start at 12:00 at Warehouse Live, with the official game kickoff at 2:00.

Feb
5
Tue
Beaumont Lunch @ Tia Juanita's Fish Camp
Feb 5 @ 11:00 – 12:30

Come join us, and meet your fellow SETX area Alumni.  No-host style lunch (pay your own way).  Bring a guest.  RSVP via email or text to John Augusto, or RSVP on our Facebook page to help us reserve the right size table.

Mar
2
Sat
FBISD SeaPerch Qualifier: Underwater Robotics Competition @ FBISD Aquatics Center
Mar 2 @ 09:00 – 15:00

TxGC Foundation event.

Please join the TxGC Family as we sponsor our first ever SeaPerch Regional Competition. This is an underwater robotics challenge designed to engage elementary, middle, and high school students in STEM activities. We are looking for your support to attend the event and cheer on the teams and help us promote interest in applying to USNA. 

May
17
Fri
NASA JSC Tour @ NASA Johnson Space Center
May 17 @ 08:30 – 12:30

This event is exclusive to TxGC members and their guests.  Link to purchase tickets requires a code and was made available via  member-only newsletter. If you’re a TxGC member, and did not receive the email with code, please contact Rick Bush at the email listed.

Private VIP Tour of Johnson Space Center

  • Tour includes behind the scenes, VIP access, stops at:
    • Sonny Carter Neutral Buoyancy Lab
    • Mission Control (ISS & Apolo)
    • Training Mock Up Facility/Vehicle Lab
    • Cost covers private shuttle bus
  • Optional lunch following tour at El Tiempo (Webster)

* PLEASE READ ALL OF THESE REQUIREMENTS BEFORE SIGNING UP

  • Must be age 18 to attend tour
  • Must be US citizen
  • Name provided at sign up must match ID
  • First come, first served, maximum 18 spots available
Webster/Clearlake “No-host” Lunch @ El Tiempo Cantina
May 17 @ 13:00 – 14:00

Informal “no-host” (pay on your own dime) lunch.

Come out and meet up with the TxGC Chapter, in the Webster/Clearlake area!  Network, drink a margarita, have some Tex-Mex, and start off the weekend early.

Please RSVP so we have a good headcount.

Jun
11
Tue
Beaumont Lunch @ Elena’s Mexican Restaurant
Jun 11 @ 11:30 – 12:30

Join us in Beaumont for our quarterly “no-host”, pay your own way, lunch.  Bring a friend.  Bring another Alumni, parent or even another service academy Alumni.  Meet your fellow Beaumont USNA Alumni.

 

Please RSVP for heard-count reasons, to John Augusto at j.a.augusto@icloud.com.

Jun
29
Sat
Top Gun Sand Volleyball Charity Tournament @ Wakefield Crowbar
Jun 29 @ 09:00 – 17:00

* Proceeds from the tournament benefit the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association – Texas Gulf Coast Foundation

 

** EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS THRU 6/18 – $30 OFF/Team or $5 OFF/Free Agent **

Date: June 29, 2019

Time: The tournament begins as early as 9:00am

Format:
– 4 on 4 Co-ed (2 females required)
– 3 Games Guaranteed

* Teams: $180 for a team of up to 6 players and $30/player for any players beyond 6.

* Individuals:$35/player

Exclusive Drink Specials All Day!

Pricing Tiers

Teams

  • $150.00 through 6/18
  • + $30.00 after 6/18

Individuals

  • $30.00 through 6/18
  • + $5.00 after 6/18
Sep
28
Sat
All Services Golf Tournament @ Battleground Golf Course
Sep 28 @ 10:30 – 20:00

All Services Golf Tournament, presented by West Point Foundation of Greater Houston

10:30-11:30am Check In & Warm Up
11:30am Tournament Briefing/Box Lunches
12:00pm Tee Time – Shot Gun Start
4:30- Reception Begins

5:30pm – Award & Recognition Dinner Begins

8:00pm Conclusion

~ Format ~
Four man scramble
Bogie is your friend

~ Lunch & Dinner ~
Box lunch at tee time
Fajita Buffet Awards Dinner afterward

~ Awards ~
Longest Drive = 2 chances to win
Closest to the Pin = 2 chances to win
1st, 2nd and 3rd team winners

~ Registration ~

https://secure.west-point.org/wpfgh/golf/

Register NLT COB Friday, September 13th, 2019

Register as an Individual = $100.00 (Meet new friends!)
Foursome = $350 (Bring friends, business contacts, family)
Dinner ONLY, NO GOLF = $30.00 (Not a golfer? Join us for a fun and informative dinner)

~ Sponsorships/Donations ~

Sponsor a Hole (18): $500 | Tent, Sign, Promo Material OK

Platinum Sponsor (3): $7,500 | includes 4 X Foursomes

Gold Sponsor (5): $5,000 | includes 3 X Foursomes

Silver Sponsor (10): $2,500 | includes 2 X Foursomes

Bronze Sponsor (20): $1,500 | includes 1 X Foursome

Donations for door prizes welcome