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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

• Support local veterans
• Interact with potential clients
• Make your mark in the veteran community
• Gain powerful advertising and media exposure
• More detailed information on sponsoring or donating (click here)
  • Dan Hanley ’10
  • 281-435-2523
  • dhanley@2010.usna.com

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

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