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Nov
11
Sat
TxGC Runs the 9/11 Heroes Run @ City Hall
Nov 11 @ 08:00 – 10:00

USNA-AA TxGC Runs the 9/11 Heroes Run

POSTPONED to Veterans Day 11/11

Join our chapter in running, volunteering, or donating to the 9/11 Heroes Run… CHAPTER MEMBERS RECEIVE 10% OFF 5K REGISTRATION PRICES

  • Discount code sent to all TxGC members via email
  • Not a member? Join today, and we’ll provide you the discount code
  • Member, but didn’t get the code? Email John Augusto
  • Register to run here
  • Thank you to Bret Leach ’07 for adding our own TxGC running group to the event. Join us! Select to join USNA TXGC. Also use our discount code (sent via member email) for 15% off registration.

Run, Volunteer, Donate, Cheer…but most of all: HONOR.  THE 9/11 HEROES RUN UNITES COMMUNITIES INTERNATIONALLY WITH THE GOAL TO NEVER FORGET THE SACRIFICES OF THE HEROES OF SEPTEMBER 11TH AND IN THE WARS SINCE: VETERAN, FIRST RESPONDER, CIVILIAN, AND MILITARY. JOIN US TO RAISE AWARENESS AND HONOR THE FALLEN.

The 9/11 Heroes Run 5k +1M fun run/walk welcomes runners and walkers of all levels and of all ages. Events take place all over the world, on or near September 11th, and are 100% organized by local community volunteers. It is the perfect opportunity for your community to personally come out and thank your local veterans, their families, and first responders in an annual, fun, and family friendly environment!

*Please note not all race locations include a 1 mile fun run/walk

Registration Pricing & Timeline (TxGC CHAPTER MEMBERS GET 10% OFF w/ CODE)

  • Discount code sent to all TxGC members via email
  • Not a member? Join today, and we’ll provide you the discount code
  • Member, but didn’t get the code? Email John Augusto
  • Register to run here

 

  • Now – July 31 @ 11:59pm
    • 5K Individual Registration: $35
    • 5K Wheeled Division Registration:  $35
    • Family Pack of 4 Registration: $100
    • 5K Active Duty Military or First Responder : $31.50
      • 10% discount – will be required to show valid government ID when picking up packet of active duty status
  • August 1 – August 22 @ 11:59pm
    • 5K Individual Registration: $37.50
    • 5K Wheeled Division Registration: $37.50
    • Family Pack of 4 Registration: $110
    • 5K Active Duty Military or First Responder : $33.75
      • 10% discount – will be required to show valid government ID when picking up packet of active duty status
  • August 23 – Online Registration Closure
    • 5K Individual Registration: $40
    • 5K Wheeled Division Registration: $40
    • Family Pack of 4 Registration: $120
    • 5K Active Duty Military or First Responder : $36
      • 10% discount – will be required to show valid government ID when picking up packet of active duty status

NOTE: if you are not registered by 11:59pm EST on August 31, you are not guaranteed a race shirt or participant memorabilia

  • Race Day (if applicable)
    • 5K Individual Registration: $45
    • 5K Wheeled Division Registration: $45
    • Family Pack of 4 Registration: $135
    • 5K Active Duty Military or First Responder : $40
      • 10% discount – will be required to show valid government ID when picking up packet of active duty status
Dec
8
Fri
ArmyNavy Happy Hr. (North side) @ 3B’s Bill’s Burgers & Beer
Dec 8 @ 16:30 – 18:30

BEAT ARMY!

Come join us up on the north side for this pre-game happy hour.  Joint event with West Point Society of Houston and the ExxonMobil Vetteran Advocacy & Support Team.  Wear your Navy jersey or Navy gear and show support.

-FREE APPETIZERS

-DRINK SPECIALS

 

Mar
15
Thu
North ‘burbs Happy Hr. @ 3B's Bill's Burgers & Beer
Mar 15 @ 17:00 – 19:00

 Camaraderie, Free Appetizers, Drink Specials

Join us for the first, for 2018, of our quarterly, NORTH SUBURBS area, Happy Hours, with West Point Society of Greater Houston, as we commemorate pre-West Point Founders Day.  All veterans welcome. Bring your family & friends.

  • Free appetizers while they last
  • Drink specials
  • Networking and camaraderie
May
25
Fri
Clearlake Lunch (Roadshow) @ El Tiempo Cantina - Webster
May 25 @ 12:30 – 13:30
Houston is a big city!  Our chapter holds centrally-located events to draw our members together.  Sometimes, I bet you wish there was an event in Sugar Land, Pearland, or Katy to help you show that “Beat Army” spirit and socialize with other grads right near your home.  Well, we are bringing the TxGC to you!
To help integrate our neighbors outside of Houston proper and to gain support for our upcoming Top Gun Benefit charity event, we are holding a happy hour event near you.
Pay/order on your own lunch off the menu.  Come out, meet your fellow Alumni, hear about the Chapter, and about our Top Gun benefit.  Enjoy comraderie.
Jun
6
Wed
Pearland Happy Hr. @ BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Jun 6 @ 17:00 – 19:00
Houston is a big city!  Our chapter holds centrally-located events to draw our members together.  Sometimes, I bet you wish there was an event in Sugar Land, Pearland, or Katy to help you show that “Beat Army” spirit and socialize with other grads right near your home.  Well, we are bringing the TxGC to you!
To help integrate our neighbors outside of Houston proper and to gain support for our upcoming Top Gun Benefit charity event, we are holding a happy hour event near you.  Times and Locations are to be announced.  If you are a local in any of the cities listed and would like to act as a liaison and help pick a location, please contact Michael Vlachakis ’02 (michael.vlachakis@yahoo.com).
Mark your Calendars!
May 25th – Clearlake (lunch)
June 6th – Pearland, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
June 13th – Katy
June 20th – Sugar Land
June TBD – Kingwood
June/July TBD – Beaumont
More details to come.  Stand by to stand by.
Jun
13
Wed
KATY Area Happy Hr. @ Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
Jun 13 @ 17:00 – 19:00
Houston is a big city!  Our chapter holds centrally-located events to draw our members together.  Sometimes, I bet you wish there was an event in Sugar Land, Pearland, or Katy to help you show that “Beat Army” spirit and socialize with other grads right near your home.  Well, we are bringing the TxGC to you!
To help integrate our neighbors outside of Houston proper and to gain support for our upcoming Top Gun Benefit charity event, we are holding a happy hour event near you.  Times and Locations are to be announced.  If you are a local in any of the cities listed and would like to act as a liaison and help pick a location, please contact Michael Vlachakis ’02 (michael.vlachakis@yahoo.com).
Mark your Calendars!
May 25th – Clearlake (lunch)
June 6th – Pearland, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
June 13th – Katy, Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
June 20th – Sugar Land
June TBD – Kingwood
June/July TBD – Beaumont
Jun
20
Wed
Sugar Land Happy Hr. @ Ruthie's Tex-Mex
Jun 20 @ 17:00 – 19:00

Ruthie’s Tex-Mex, William Solis ’02 (proprietor)

Houston is a big city!  Our chapter holds centrally-located events to draw our members together.  Sometimes, I bet you wish there was an event in Sugar Land, Pearland, or Katy to help you show that “Beat Army” spirit and socialize with other grads right near your home.  Well, we are bringing the TxGC to you!
To help integrate our neighbors outside of Houston proper and to gain support for our upcoming Top Gun Benefit charity event, we are holding a happy hour event near you.  Times and Locations are to be announced.  If you are a local in any of the cities listed and would like to act as a liaison and help pick a location, please contact Michael Vlachakis ’02 (michael.vlachakis@yahoo.com).
Mark your Calendars!
May 25th – Clearlake (lunch)
June 6th – Pearland, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
June 13th – Katy, Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
June 20th – Sugar Land, Ruthie’s Tex-Mex
June TBD – Kingwood
June/July TBD – Beaumont
Jul
7
Sat
Top Gun Benefit @ Wakefield Crowbar
Jul 7 all-day

TxGC Foundation’s Top Gun Annual Benefit

In 2014, the US Naval Academy Alumni Association, Texas Gulf Coast (TxGC) Foundation, established a new tradition in the Houston area.  The Top Gun Annual Benefit has become a noteworthy event that has integrated the community members at large with the local veteran population.  The proceeds go to two handpicked, local veterans service organizations (VSOs), selected each year, in addition to a portion going to the TxGC Foundation.  For 2018, the two primary VSOs are Team Rubicon and USO Houston.  These organizations effectively enrich the lives of their members and communities.  Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams.  During Harvey, Team Rubicon was intricate in serving the community at-large, quickly and effectively.  USO Houston continuously adapts to the needs of our men and women in uniform and their families, so that the service member can focus on their mission, serving their country.  The TxGC Foundation supports the mission of the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, in developing young men and women into our nations future Naval Officers.

Over 800 people have experienced the beach volleyball, Kenny Loggins music, games, fun, food, and camaraderie that the Top Gun Benefit provides while raising, over the past three years, over $20,000 for local veteran charities, enabling them to continue their missions.  With your support, the Top Gun Annual Benefit will continue to surpass each previous year’s numbers.

2018: Top Gun 5th Annual Benefit
Saturday July 7 @ Wakefield Crowbar

  • Food & Drink Specials
  • Beach Volleyball Tournament
  • Silent Auction
  • Family Activities and Games (Kids Activities)
  • Giveaways & Prizes
  • Top Gun Costume Contest

Sponsorships & Donations Wanted

TICKET INFO COMING SOON

STAY UP TO DATE ON TOP GUN BENEFIT FACEBOOK

2017 Results

  • Online revenue: $474
  • Door revenue: $1,291
  • Volleyball revenue: $2,000
  • Auction revenue: $7,135
  • Donations: $889
  • Sponsors: 4,750
  • Total revenue: $16,539
  • Expenses: ($1,539)
  • Net profit: $15,000
    • Funds contributed to benefactors
      • USNAAA TxGC Foundation (50%): $7,500
      • Lone Star Veterans Assoc. (25%): $3,750
      • Team Red, White, & Blue (25%): $3,750
Sep
22
Sat
SMU Tailgate & Game (Road Trip) @ SMU
Sep 22 all-day

Official USNA Tailgate, hosted by North Texas Chapter

  • Tx Gulf Coast Chapter will have bus trip/road trip details and sign-up soon for those interested from the Houston area
  • More info coming soon
  • ALL INFO BELOW IS FROM NTX Site (http://www.usnaaa-ntx.com/article.html?aid=554)
    • Details subject to change; please review NTX site for latest details

Tailgate Food: Full meal, desserts, drinks, beer, water
Tailgate Location: SMU Boulevard
Tailgate Prices: $25 adults, $15 age 6-11, $5 age < 6

 

Game Tickets: NTX provided group tickets (NTX sections 221 & 222)
Ticket Prices: $25 each (regular price $35)- allotment of only 1200 tickets (first come, first served)

 

Hotel Package: Park City Hilton, Dallas
Hotel Prices: $177/night plus tax; $15/night parking (50% discount); $10 breakfast buffet Sunday (45% discount) – allotment of 40 rooms for Fri & Sat night
Reservations: Sign up online via link, or call hotel directly at 214-368-0400, using code USN group code

Sep
29
Sat
TxGC Family Picnic – Cancelled @ Battleship Texas
Sep 29 @ 11:00 – 14:00
EVENT CANCELLED due to weather – Will be rescheduled
Come join us at the Battleship Texas for our First Family day on Saturday, September 29th from 11 to 2pm.
We will setup at the pavilion (https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/battleship-texas/fees-facilities/group-facilities/group-picnic-pavilion) and serve you classic picnic fare – hot dogs, burgers, chips, sides, and sodas.
FREE FOR ALL, but please RSVP for food and headcount at the green button above!
The Battleship will be open for tours:
  • 65 years & older: $6 Per Person
  • Child 5 – 11 years old: $3 Per Person
  • Child 4 years & under: Free
  • Military (Active & Retired): Free
Feel free to bring outdoor games, any food you want grilled, and the family!!