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• Happy Hour Meetup

  • When
    13 May 2021
  •  
    17:00 (EDT)
  • Location
    Shorebreak Pizza, Virginia Beach
  • Spaces left
    30

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  Happy Hours are back! Join us for a lifting of spirits after a hard day's work.

  Our happy hour events return in May at Shorebreak Pizza! The chapter will be providing some FREE pizza and beer.

  Meet and mingle with other alumni.

  Make new friends and connect with old shipmates.

  You can be sure that appropriate restaurant mask and social distancing protocols are in place and enforced inside Shorebreak as well as in their expanded outdoor seating area. Those that feel comfortable coming out will be expected to comply.

  As we begin to return to in-person events, registration is required so we can provide a head count to the venue.

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• Joint Service Academy Networking Breakfast

  • When
    19 May 2021
  •  
    07:00 - 09:00 (EDT)
  • Location
    Google Meet

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  Our Networking Breakfast is a virtual meeting for now. Please join us for some conversation with your fellow academy grads.

  All USNA alumni, alumni from other service academies, and their guests are welcome to our Joint Service Academy Networking Breakfast.

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  Our speaker this month

  TBA

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  Point of contact is Adam Kinnear '94 - adamkinnear@1994.usna.com or 757-580-5087.

  You might also be interested in our Business Development Group to support alumni-owned businesses and service providers. Read about business opportunities and share resumes at: usnahamptonroads.com/business-forum (members only)

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• Memorial Day Sunrise Run To Honor

  • When
    31 May 2021
  •  
    05:46 - 07:00 (EDT)
  • Location
    Neptune's Park, Virginia Beach

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  Run or walk with us to remember our USNA brothers and sisters who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

  Join the Hampton Roads Chapter at Neptune's Park at sunrise on Memorial Day. We will have a moment of silence at sunrise, and then a run/walk down the Virginia Beach Boardwalk towards Rudee Inlet and back.

  Even if you choose not to run or walk, please join us to take a purposeful pause in your busy lives. We will take a moment to remember our USNA brothers and sisters who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

  Be there by 5:40 a.m. (it will be light out by 5:20). Wear your Run To Honor gear, or something to commemorate your comrades. Run or walk, however fast or slow as you would like. This gathering is about fellowship and remembrance.

  To Honor!

  
  

  Point of contact:
  Dave Paddock '77
  dgpaddock77@gmail.com
  (757) 373-0977

  Details
  Memorial Day
  Sunrise: 05:46
  Beginning of civil twilight: 05:16

  Start and end:
  Neptune's Statue on the boardwalk
  Neptune's Park
  Near Laskin Rd. and Atlantic Ave.
  Virginia Beach

  Route: out and back, south to Rudee Inlet and return.

  Distance: 4.2 miles round-trip (2.1 miles each way); run or walk a shorter distance if you'd like.
  

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• USNA Hampton Roads Business Development Meeting

  • When
    2 Jun 2021
  •  
    07:30 - 08:30 (EDT)
  • Location
    Google Meet

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  Actively support, promote, and develop local USNA and other Service Academy alumni businesses in the Hampton Roads area.

  All alumni from USNA and other service academies are welcome!

  The Business Development Meeting aims to actively support USNA and other service academy alumni-owned businesses and service providers in the Hampton Roads area.

  We leverage the inherent trust and commonalities of our shared values and Service Academy background to develop awareness of alumni businesses and promote the opportunity to mutually support one another in our respective business lines through referrals, business-to-business arrangements, and strategic teaming opportunities.

  We facilitate mutual support and awareness through the monthly Business Development Meeting, an online alumni business directory, and various networking events.

  The monthly meeting agenda allows for the introduction and promotion of each member's business as well as the opportunity for mentoring, education and relationship-building.

  Please register to get the meeting login information.
  

  Additionally, you can join our Business Development Group on Linkedin.

  Be sure to bring business cards. Chapter members can print out a custom name badge from their profile page.
  

  You can update your profile to let us know if this is a type of event that you'd rather not hear about. We'll do our best to honor your preferences.

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• Spring No-host Golf Join-up

  • When
    3 Jun 2021
  •  
    10:30 (EDT)
  • Location
    Sewells Point Golf Course, Norfolk, Va.

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  Join us for a day of outdoor fun with classmates, fellow grads, and guests.

  Get a tee time for your foursome by contacting (leave a message) or texting Bob Perry (757-536-3659), bigbat6@cox.net, or Cal Lassetter (703-459-6918), gcliii@cox.net
  
  Don’t have a foursome? No problem, we’ll match you up!
  

  1030 – 1300 Tee Times
  0945 Check-in starts
  Check in at least 30 minutes before tee time
  
  Cost:
  

  • Active & retired military and family members $35 each w/cart
  • DoD and family members $40 each w/cart
  • Civilians $43 w/cart
    

  Pay at the door—no cash—debit or credit cards only

  Questions: Call Bob Perry 757-536-3659 or Cal Lassetter 703-459-6918

  Base access is not required
  

  Sewells Point Golf Course
  660 Ruthven Road
  Norfolk, VA
  https://goo.gl/maps/fZpexLUN6Dhd1PRd9
  
  Driving Range
  Fully Stocked Golf Shop
  Grill with outside dining available

  
  

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• Plebe Recognition Dinner

  • When
    3 Jun 2021
  •  
    18:00 - 22:00 (EDT)
  • Location
    Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, Va.
  • Spaces left
    44

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  Join us for this signature Chapter event to welcome the newest Plebes and NAPSters.

  The Hampton Roads Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association will host our Annual Plebe Recognition Dinner at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel.

  Our featured speaker will be Captain Mary Katey Hays '99, Commanding Officer, Afloat Training Group Norfolk.

  The evening will begin with a social hour at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner starting at 7:00 p.m. The event will include an Another Link in the Chain presentation from the Class of 1975 to welcome the Class of 2025.

  This event is complimentary for incoming Plebes, NAPSters, and Foundation Scholars and 1 guest. Please consider buying a new plebe's dinner when you register.

  Dress is civilian informal (coat and tie) or Summer White for active duty personnel.

  RSVP deadline and waitlist

  So we can provide the venue with an accurate head count the deadline to RSVP and pay is 11:59 p.m. 24 May.

  Due to COVID-19 restrictions we have a hard cap of attendees for the event. You may be wait-listed until we confirm the attendance numbers for our new plebes and their families. As we release more seats, those on the waitlist will automatically be registered in order.

  Menu:

  • Classic Caesar Salad - Pecorino Romano Cheese, Seasoned Croutons and Creamy Caesar Dressing
  • Choice of three entrees

  1. Chicken Marsala - Grilled Chicken Breast with Marsala Sauce
  2. Roast Sliced Sirloin of Beef - with Peppercorn Cognac Cream Sauce
  3. Wild Mushroom Ravioli - with Boursin Cheese Sauce

  • Dessert:  New York Style Cheesecake with  Fresh Fruit Topping

  The point of contact for this event is Al Ponessa '68 events@usnahamptonroads.com.
  
  Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, Va.

  777 Waterside Dr.
  Norfolk, VA 23510
  (757) 622-6664
  https://goo.gl/maps/hWUhsWNcnfgdM8PC6

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• Joint Service Academy Networking Breakfast

  • When
    16 Jun 2021
  •  
    07:00 - 09:00 (EDT)
  • Location
    Google Meet

  Register

  Our Networking Breakfast is a virtual meeting for now. Please join us for some conversation with your fellow academy grads.

  All USNA alumni, alumni from other service academies, and their guests are welcome to our Joint Service Academy Networking Breakfast.

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  Our speaker this month

  TBA

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  Point of contact is Adam Kinnear '94 - adamkinnear@1994.usna.com or 757-580-5087.

  You might also be interested in our Business Development Group to support alumni-owned businesses and service providers. Read about business opportunities and share resumes at: usnahamptonroads.com/business-forum (members only)

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• Watch Navy Football at Shorebreak Pizza

  • When
    4 Sep 2021
  •  
    (EDT)
  • Location
    Shorebreak Pizza, Virginia Beach

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  Marshall vs. Navy in Annapolis, Md.

  If you aren't actually at the game, the place to be for Navy football this season is Shorebreak Pizza and Taphouse.

  Shorebreak has been hosting Navy alumni and friends for several years. The food is great, the service top notch, and the camaraderie and spirit cannot be topped!

  Shorebreak prides itself on accommodating the most avid sports fans, including families. They feature a game room for the kids, and are 100% smoke-free.

  There will be an area set aside for Navy fans so make it a point to join us at Shorebreak.

  
  Address:
  2941 Shore Dr,
  Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  Phone: (757) 481-9393

  
  

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