The John Buckingham ’69 Scholarship
Your donation to the USNA Alumni Association, Tx Gulf Coast Foundation, makes a difference. As a 501(c)3, your donation is also tax deductible. Our current, spring campaign specifically goes towards the John Buckingham ’69 Scholarship, sponsoring young, bright, Naval Academy perspective candidates from the Houston area. These perspective candidates will be attending either the Naval Academy Admissions Department’s summer STEM or Summer Seminar (NASS) programs. Your donation goes to help fund a student who has been identified as financially in-need. Each year, the TxGC Foundation has been able to sponsor full tuition for some or all of the dozen-or-so perspective candidates from our area. These candidates can go on to become Midshipmen at the Academy, and future Naval Officers.
About NASS (Summer Seminar)
The US Naval Academy Summer Seminar is a fast-paced, six-day experience for high achievers who have completed their junior year in high school. Summer Seminar teaches you about life at the Naval Academy, where academics, athletics, and professional training play equally important roles in developing our nation’s leaders.
About Summer STEM
Engineering is all about creating, building, and making things better. So what does it take to be an engineer? If you like math and science, you are off to a great start. If you enjoy discovering new things, solving problems, and learning how things work – even better. Creativity, persistence, and the desire to make the world a better place are also important qualities. Becoming an engineer requires hard work and a good education. The Naval Academy’s summer program is a great start to a career in science and engineering.
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Sponsorship Levels
- Flagship Sponsor – $2,500
- Exclusive sponsorship role; All marketing material will recognize your organization as the title sponsor
- Beneficiaries will also promote your organization through their marketing channels, social media, websites
- Official activity sponsor or goods give away sponsor (glasses, headbands, shirts, etc).
- Opportunity to address the audience at the final event (silent auction)
- Opportunity to set up a marketing booth or display at the event
- Free admission for 10 people into the event
- Red Sponsor – $1,000
- Your organization’s logo is displayed at the event and in marketing materials (including social media)
- Official activity sponsor or give away sponsor (glasses, headbands, shirts, etc.)
- Opportunity to address the audience at the final event (silent auction)
- Opportunity to set up a marketing booth or display at the event
- Free admission for 6 people into the event
- White Sponsor – $500
- Your organization’s logo is displayed at the event and in marketing materials (including social media)
- Official activity sponsor or give away sponsor (glasses, headbands, shirts, etc.)
- Allowed to address the audience at their sponsored event
- Opportunity to set up a marketing booth or display at the event
- Free admission for 4 people into the event
- Blue Level – $250
- Your organization’s logo is displayed at the event and in marketing materials (including social media)
- Free admission for 2 people into the event
presented by ALF Technical Services
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Help make the Top Gun Annual Benefit a Success and donate today
- Donations made on this site, to the USNAAA Tx Gulf Coast Foundation (a 501(c)3 organization) are tax deductible
- Donations made here go directly to the USNAAA Tx Gulf Coast Foundation, ear-marked, with the specific intent of benefiting the Top Gun Annual Benefit
- Funds are used to help ensure the event’s success (set up costs), and all net proceeds will go directly to the event benefactors (all of which are 501(c)3 organizations)
- USNAAA Tx Gulf Coast Foundation (Buckingham scholarship, Smith-McCool fund, general fund)
- Team Red White & Blue
- Lone Star Veterans Association
Presented by, ALF Technical Services
Thank you for your support and patriotism. All proceeds go to our partner benefactors, including the US Naval Academy Alumni Assoc. Tx Gulf Coast Foundation, Team Red White & Blue, and Lone Star Veterans Assoc.
Your ego wrote you a check you CAN afford.
Top Gun Activities
- Beach volleyball
- Below the hard deck limbo
- Great dodge-balls of fire
- Flat-spin relay
- Call sign competition
- Costume competition
- Silent auction
- And more…
Make a Donation
- Donations made on this site, to the USNAAA Tx Gulf Coast Foundation (a 501(c)3 organization) are tax deductible
- Donations made here go directly to the USNAAA Tx Gulf Coast Foundation, ear-marked, with the specific intent of benefiting the Top Gun Annual Benefit
- Funds are used to help ensure the event’s success (set up costs), and all net proceeds will go directly to the event benefactors (all of which are 501(c)3 organizations)
- USNAAA Tx Gulf Coast Foundation (Buckingham scholarship, Smith-McCool fund, general fund)
- Team Red White & Blue
- Lone Star Veterans Association
Become a Sponsor
- Support local Veterans directly by contributing to well established and impact local organizations
- Provides a unique opportunity to interact with potential clients. Help make a lasting memory by sponsoring an event, providing an exhibition of your product, or networking while setting your teammate up. Your organization can reach out to over 200 prospective new customers in person and over 10,000 more in the Houston area as an official sponsor of the benefit.
- Make your mark in the Veteran community. Loyalty runs deep for veterans and your tie to the Top Gun Annual Benefit and the supported charities will increase your credibility with the community, enabling your business to ebenfit from the vast veteran network in Houston.
- Gain powerful advertising and media exposure. All sponsorship levels will include your brand on marketing materials from a professionally managed PR campaign that will ensure that your message, as well as ours, reaches and engages with a large and loyal audience.
- Various sponsorship levels. Find out more on the various options by clicking the button below.
OFFICIAL USNA TAILGATE
- Tickets & Info coming soon
- 3hrs before TBD kick off
- Food
- Drinks
- Special appearances by the Superintendent of the US Naval Academy, the Commandant of Midshipmen, Byron Marchant (USNA Alumni Assoc. CEO & President)
Event Date
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Location
Start/Finish: Columbus Hall
GPS Address: 703 Columbus Rd, Wallis, TX 77485
Event Schedule
6:45 AM – Rider check-in & day-of registration begin
7:30 AM – Pre-ride ceremony begins
8:00 AM – Ride begins for all routes
Route Options
12 miles – view route
23 miles – view route
42 miles – view route
63 miles – view route
All courses are subject to change. Final queue sheets will be available the morning of the ride. Courses have fully supported rest stops and SAG support. All cycling levels are welcome, but please know your personal limits and register accordingly.
TxGC TEAM Registration Information (or Donate)
Please join us for a day of golf, friendly competition, networking, lunch, and camaraderie.
~ Date & Time~
VETERANS DAY
Friday, November 10, 2017
Arrive NLT 7:30 AM
8:00 a.m. – Tee Time – shotgun start
12:30 p.m. – Lunch & Awards
Private room, sports TV, drinks until whenever
(i.e no ending time)
~ Venue ~
Hermann Park Golf Course
2155 N. MacGregor Way
Houston, TX 77004
(Near Texas Medical Center)
(713) 526-0077
www.hermannparkgc.com
~ Format ~
- Two man (Pair scramble). Army or 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!
~ Hosted by ~
USNA Alumni Association, TXGC Chapter
West Point Society of Greater Houston
All proceeds from this event will be split equally to each society’s foundation to further their missions.
~ Registration Deadline ~
Tuesday November 7th, 2017
Friday November 24, 2017
TAILGATE NAVY
presented by ALF Technical Services & El Tiempo Cantina
UH Alumni & Athletic Center, 4800 Calhoun Rd. (2 blocks from stadium)
8AM DOORS OPEN
- SOLD OUT
- Wait list sign up available in the event of cancellations, no walk-ups
- Food Included:
- Scrambled eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, refried beans, flour tortillas, salsa, fruit, cookies
- Drinks Included:
- Coffee & juice (bkfst)
- Beers compliments of Bitter Sisters Brewing Company (while available)
- Presentation by Superintendent & Commandant
TAILGATE & GAME INFORMATION PACKAGE [click here]
FOOTBALL GAME TICKETS
- 11AM KICKOFF
- $35 – Section 311, best available on first come, first served basis – $30 w/ TxGC discount
- 15% off entire purchase for all TxGC members (enter code @ checkout)
- These tickets are regular $40 each when bought via UH or Navy ticket offices
TAILGATE & GAME INFORMATION PACKAGE [click here]
JOIN THE TxGC & GET 15% OFF YOUR PURCHASE
- All members get…
- 15% discount off all purchases at events (like this one)
- TxGC newsletter before non-members
- Recognition as a TxGC member at USNA.com
- $10 – 1 year Alumni Membership
- Must be a USNA Alumni; validation will occur shortly after application
- Apply here – discount code provided upon validation (within same-day, via email)
- $0 (FREE Membership)
- “Old Goats” (1967 & older USNA classes)
- USNA TxGC Parents Club, other Service Academy Alumni, Active Duty Alumni, & Midshipmen
- Apply here – discount code provided upon validation (within same-day, via email)
2017: Army vs. Navy presented by Combined Arms
- Saturday December 9
- 12 NOON Event Kick-off
- 2 PM Game Kick-off
- Location Eureka Heights Brewing Co.
- 941 W. 18th St. Houston, TX 77008
- Presented by Combined Arms,
in cooperation with the USNA Alumni Assoc. TxGC Chapter & the West Point Society of Greater Houston
- Free of charge, public event
- Please RSVP by registering for free here
Family friendly! This is a public event and open to veterans, uniformed military and all members of the Houston community. This event is being hosted by Combined Arms with the cooperation and support of The US Naval Academy Alumni Association – Texas Gulf Coast Chapter & Foundation and The West Point Society of Greater Houston.
Thursday January 4, 2017: 10:30-12:30
- Agenda (times estimated)
- 10:30-11:00 Networking & margaritas
- 11:00 Seats, introductions, announcements
- 11:15 Lunch service
- 11:45 Speaker & presentation
- 12:30 Final announcements B&G
Taste of Texas: 10505 Katy Freeway
- Lunch Menu
- Dinner salad
- Choice of Entree:
- Grilled chicken
- Beef tip sirloin
- Wild rice pilaf
- Chocolate cake
TxGC Chapter membership has its benefits…
- Members get 15% when they enter their promo code at check-out
- Member’s promo code emailed out in newsletter
- $30 ($25 for members): Advance Purchase
- $35 ($30 for members): RSVP (pay @ door), day of purchases, walk-ups (if not sold out)
2018 Awardee: Midn. Michael D. Walker
Michael Walker is from College Station and a graduate of St. Joseph High School. At USNA, he is a Trident Scholar and Bowman Scholar studying Mechanical Engineering, with a focus in automotive engineering and vehicle dynamics. He is a member of the Marathon Team, SCUBA club, and Mountaineering Club, and is currently serving as the 14th Company Executive Officer. After commissioning, he will attend the Naval Postgraduate School and then join the Navy submarine force.
Keynote Speaker & Presenter: NASA Astronaut Chris Cassidy ’93
Christopher J. Cassidy (Captain, U.S. Navy) was selected by NASA in 2004 and is a veteran of two space flights, STS-127 and Expedition 35. During STS-127, Cassidy served as a Mission Specialist. For Expedition 35, Cassidy and the European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano had their unplanned spacewalk to replace a pump controller box cut short when Parmitano had cooling water leak into his helmet. Cassidy, a U.S. Navy SEAL, has been deployed twice to both the Mediterranean and Afghanistan and is a recipient of Bronze Star with combat ‘V’ and Presidential Unit Citation.
About the Smith McCool Sword Award
In January, each year, the TxGC Foundation awards the Smith-McCool Sword to the Midshipment from the Chapter area, with the highest order-of-merit, going into their First Class year. The sword, is named after astronaut Michael Smith ’67, who was lost in the Challenger disaster, and astronaut William McCool ’83, who was lost int he Columbia disaster.