Partner Event: West Point Society of Greater Houston
Speaker Series with JD Messenger USNA’81
Quality networking, outstanding food at reasonable prices, and outstanding speakers on timely and important topics. Walk-ins welcome, but RSVP is appreciated to Jon King (USMA) at joneliot@sbcglobal.net.
- $15
- Free parking
About JD Messenger USNA’81
JD Messenger, USNA ‘81 is a Naval Academy Grad who is one of the Nation’s Outstanding Inspirational Speakers, Authors, Corporate Visionaries, and Spiritual Mentors. JD was the CEO of Ernst and Young South East Asia and one of 37 Distinguished Graduates of the United States Naval Academy whose focus was on Nuclear Submarines and Crisis Management having helped supervise the Valdez oil spill cleanup. After Leaving the Navy, JD was nominated as the Asian CEO of the Year by CNBC, was advisor to the Prime Minister of Singapore and Fortune 100 Companies and dignitaries around the world. After retiring from the corporate world JD founded Essence Enterprises and hosted and produced radio & television programs. JD is the recipient of numerous Innovation Awards and is the Author of Amazon’s Five-Time Award Winning and #1 Best Seller, “11 Days In May” – The Conversation That Will Change Your Life. JD’s timely talk will focus on “Never Give Up! Never Surrender! Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly” Robert F. Kennedy.
Partner Event: Astros vs. Blue Jays
The West Point Club of Greater Houston invites you to join them, Sunday August 6 at the Astros vs. Blue Jays.
- $34 each ticket
- Contact Jessica Baker via email to reserve your seat
Joint Meeting & Luncheon:
Houston Military Affairs Committee, Greater Houston Council Navy League of US, Texas Commandery Naval Order of the US, Naval Academy Alumni Association
Guest Speaker: VADM Thomas J. Moore, Commander, Navy Sea Systems Command
Full biography: http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio.asp?bioID=461
EVENT CANCELLED
Credit card payments made for tickets are being refunded and should post within 5-7 days
October Monthly Lunch:
Buddy Wellborn’s Navy Football Update
As you may recall, our September monthly lunch, originally featuring Buddy Wellborn’s Navy football kick off was cancelled due to Hurricane Harvey. Buddy, a resident of Dickinson, sustained flood damage. As a result, we’re fortunate to have Buddy as our October lunch speaker. Please join us for our October lunch, as this is our only lunch, in this format, for the fall season.
Friday October 6, 2017: 11:30-13:30
- Agenda (times estimated)
- 11:30-12:00 Networking & margaritas
- 12:00 Seats, introductions, announcements, lunch orders
- 12:15 Guest Speaker
- 12:20-12:30 Lunch plate service during speaker
- 13:15 Speaker conclusion, final announcements B&G
El Tiempo “1308 Annex”: 322 Westheimer Rd
- Lunch Menu
- Chips & salsa, guacamole, & queso
- Choice of Entree:
- Chicken or beef fajitas
- Seafood enchiladas
- Las Vegas platter
Prices
- Limited seats available
- $30 online advance pre-sale, through September 29
- ($25) Members get extra 15% discount with code @ check-out
- ($25) Members get extra 15% discount with code @ check-out
- $32 online pre-sale, after September 29
- ($27) Members get extra 15% discount with code @check-out
- $35 online RSVP only & purchase at the door
- Walk-ups (without RSVP) only allowed if seats available
- ($30) Members get extra 15% discount at the door
TxGC Chapter membership has its benefits…
- Members get 15% when they enter their promo code at check-out
- Contact John Augusto or Rich Bulger if you have questions or difficulties with tickets
About Buddy Wellborn USNA ’59
Buddy Wellborn is a native Texan and graduated from USNA with the Class of 1959 winning the Thompson Trophy for Athletics. For all three of his varsity years, he played on Navy football teams with
winning seasons: 1956 (6-1-2); 1957 (9-1-1); and, 1958 (6-3). He was on
the Navy’s 1956 team that beat Notre Dame (and Heisman Trophy winner Paul Hornung) 33-7 in Baltimore, and then the next year he was AP’s Back of the Week for scoring all three touchdowns in Navy’s victory over Notre
Dame in South Bend. He shared the rushing honors for the Navy team that shutout Army (Anderson and Dawkins) 14-0 in 1957, and then beat Rice 20-7 for the Cotton Bowl Championship in 1958. The next season he
scored the winning touchdown in Navy’s 20-14 victory over Michigan in the “Big House.”
After commissioning, he married the girl of his dreams from Cartersville Georgia, and Houston’s prima ballerina, the beautiful Gladys
Camilla Hamby. They had three sons, R. Burke, Jr. (USNA ’85), Robert Guy (TRF Kings Bay), and John Paul (Savannah). Unfortunately for this
“Dream Team,” Gladys suffered from renal tubular acidosis that took her life 16 March 1993.
In July 1959, he first served in USS FRANK KNOX (DDR-743) deployed to WESPAC on patrol in the Formosa Strait off the islands of
Quemoy and Matsu. All in all he served thirty years on active duty logging over seventeen years at sea, half of which was in submarines. He had four commands at sea during the 70’s and the 80’s deploying with 2nd Fleet to
the North Atlantic and Arctic (Lofoten Islands); with 7th Fleet to the Western Pacific (YANKEE Station) and an excursion into the Indian Ocean
(Persian Gulf); and, with 6th Fleet to the Mediterranean. During his last deployment he commanded USS DETROIT (AOE-4)
and was the Battle Group’s Logistics Coordinator for OPERATION ELDORADO CANYON, the US air strike on Libya during the early
morning darkness of 15 April 1986– again, “…to the shores of Tripoli.” He received his MSEE from NPGS in 1969, and his MA from NWC in
1976. He was the Director of ASW Programs for the Naval Sea Systems Command, and managed the first installations of the Navy’s advanced
Tactical Towed Array Sonar (TACTAS) system. He has authored several professional papers, including Seaman’s Eye– Seaman’s Mind; RAS– the Multiplier; TRIXS– Tactical Readiness Information Exchange System; The Decibel—an Acoustic Primer; Again “…to the shores of Tripoli;”
The Efficacy of Submarine Warships; THREAT-21—Radical Islam; et al.
Buddy taught at Texas A&M Galveston in the 90’s but now only teaches part-time for ATI. For the last five years, he has posted reports of
Navy Football games on the internet for many USNA alumni groups that have acclaimed that his reports not only are exactingly informative but are reminiscence of the style of legendary sportswriter Grantland Rice.
In 2009, he was nominated to be a trustee for the NAAA.
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)
Salute to Veterans luncheon
presented by Rotary Club of Houston, West Point Society of Greater Houston, & the Naval Academy Alumni Assoc., Tx Gulf Coast Foundation
- November 9, 2017 – starts promptly at 11:30 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m.
- Location: Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks, Lane, Houston, TX 77027
- Buying a ticket through us (TxGC Ticket) get’s you a seat at our VIP table
- SPEAKER:
- MG Tony Cucolo, former Commandant of the US Army War College, presently the Associate Vice Chancellor for Leadership Development & Veteran Affairs at the University of Texas System
- In addition to our distinguished speaker we are proud to announce that other special guests will include WWII, Korea, & Vietnam War Veterans plus active duty members of the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines, and Air Force and some of their outstanding commanders; Your additional donation helps pay for our deserving guests!
Tickets at the TxGC Foundation table have ended; please consider buying a ticket via Rotary’s website, or at the door.
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
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
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)