This is an outstanding event and attendance is welcomed by all.

Join the fun and come out to help support the efforts on this fantastic day. 🎣

The Raritan Inn Bed and Breakfast

528 County Road 513

Califon, NJ 07830

(908) 832-6869

https://raritaninn.com/

Morning rounds qualify the top rods for the afternoon finals. There is great streamside viewing. A delightful lunch is available to hear the morning recounted and spend time with the contestants. Register for lunch or support the day.

Cider and donuts reception at 3:00 pm to present the winners. Support from www.USNA-NJPC.org

ARRIVALS -

Saturday November 9th

7:30 am - Coffee, bagels, orientation

8:00am Registration

9:00 am - In the water - 3 rounds

12:00 pm - Luncheon

1:30 pm - FINALS

3:30 pm - End of tournament & awards

come join the fun!

Game start time 3:30pm, Tailgate crew on site by 9am, Pep rally at noon

All Hands on Deck! - Join us at the Home Football Game Tailgates - We generally serve anywhere from 800-1000 Midshipman after every home football game. Come see why it is truly the “Miracle on Asphalt”

The USNA NJ PARENTS CLUB is set for another Terrific Season of Tailgating in Service to the Mids. Come be part of the fun and help “Man the Rails” in service to our Mids as we prepare,cook and serve up some goodness to the Mids!

People needed for 9:00 AM set-up (includes grill set-up, food prep tables, table set-ups with tablecloths, wire chafing racks, sternos, utensils, deep aluminum tins).

• Be there for the Pep Rally at noon

• Bring your Food!

• Bring Friends!

• Bring Friends Food!

Don't have time to cook for tailgates?  Consider a donation to the USNA Parents' Club of New Jersey. The USNA Parents' Club of New Jersey is a 501(c)(3)  charitable organization and all proceeds go to the well being and support of the brigade. 

Protocol Requirement: 

▪ Enjoy your day in whatever way you see fit -

▪ Meet and spend time with your mid

▪ Relax and use the NJPC site as your home base

▪ Come back as frequently as you can

See you There!

Go Navy!

Game start time is 3:30pm, Tailgate crew on station by 9am

All Hands on Deck! - Join us at the Home Football Game Tailgates - We generally serve anywhere from 800-1000 Midshipman after every home football game. Come see why it is truly the “Miracle on Asphalt”

***This will be 2/C Weekend! We will be having our Korean parents BBQ Weekend!!! ***

The USNA NJ PARENTS CLUB is set for another Terrific Season of Tailgating in Service to the Mids. Come be part of the fun and help “Man the Rails” in service to our Mids as we prepare,cook and serve up some goodness to the Mids!

People needed for 9:00 AM set-up (includes grill set-up, food prep tables, table set-ups with tablecloths, wire chafing racks, sternos, utensils, deep aluminum tins).

• Be there for the Pep Rally at noon

• Bring your Food!

• Bring Friends!

• Bring Friends Food!



Don't have time to cook for tailgates?  Consider a donation to the USNA Parents' Club of New Jersey. The USNA Parents' Club of New Jersey is a 501(c)(3)  charitable organization and all proceeds go to the well being and support of the brigade. 

Protocol Requirement: 

▪ Enjoy your day in whatever way you see fit -

▪ Meet and spend time with your mid

▪ Relax and use the NJPC site as your home base

▪ Come back as frequently as you can,

Go Navy!

Season Opener Tailgate! - Time to get those Tailgate recipes out and get ready for some Navy FOOTBALL!

This is an early Game starting at 12 Noon!

Tailgate Crew start time 8:00 am!

*** Tailgate Pep Rally at 10:30am **

All Hands on Deck! - Join us at the Home Football Game Tailgates - We generally serve anywhere from 800-1000 Midshipman after every home football game. Come see why it is truly the “Miracle on Asphalt”

The USNA NJ PARENTS CLUB is set for another Terrific Season of Tailgating in Service to the Mids. Come be part of the fun and help “Man the Rails” in service to our Mids as we prepare,cook and serve up some goodness to the Mids!

People needed for 9:00 AM set-up (includes grill set-up, food prep tables, table set-ups with tablecloths, wire chafing racks, sternos, utensils, deep aluminum tins).

• Be there for the Pep Rally at noon

• Bring your Food!

• Bring Friends!

• Bring Friends Food!



Don't have time to cook for tailgates?  Consider a donation to the USNA Parents' Club of New Jersey. The USNA Parents' Club of New Jersey is a 501(c)(3)  charitable organization and all proceeds go to the well being and support of the brigade. 

Protocol Requirement: 

▪ Enjoy your day in whatever way you see fit -

▪ Meet and spend time with your mid

▪ Relax and use the NJPC site as your home base

▪ Come back as frequently as you can

See you There!

Go Navy!

Support the Midshipmen!

Through the efforts of many volunteers and hours of labor this organization produces 16 service events through the year. Join us for a great day on a terrific course.

A fun day on the links in support of the Brigade.

Don't Golf? Stop in about 2:30 for cocktails and appetizers. There are plenty of ways to support the day. We will host a few hours of reception following the event. We do "once around" update on all the mids. A great time to catch up and share your experiences.

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DATE : Saturday, July 13, 2024

• Time - 2PM

• Non-alcoholic drinks provided

• Bring your favorite entree, side dish or dessert to share

• Bring lawn chairs

• BYOB

This year’s USNA Parents Club of New Jersey Summer Picnic will be generously hosted by

Gina and David Zaccaria!

The annual summer picnic is a chance for plebe families to meet other NJPC families with current and former midshipmen and for upperclass families to reconnect prior the Fall Tailgate season. The event is also an opportunity to gain more information about the mission of the Parent's Club.

We will provide Non-alcoholic drinks. We ask that you bring an entree, side dish or dessert to share! Feel free to bring any of your favorite beverages.

Please bring a lawn chair!
Any questions, please contact Colin Bell at (201) 669-8533 or cfbell122@gmail.com
When:
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Time: 2pm
Where:
Gina and David Zaccaria
33 John Street
Fairfield, NJ 07004

Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon!

Go Navy!

Members from USNA NJ Parents Club will be available to answer questions at our I-Day table on Hospital Point. Use Fitch Bridge, the wooden walking bridge on McNair Road near Alumni Hall. Look for our USNA NJPC banner. Please visit us to hear about all of the exciting events we host through out the year.

• Tailgate & Feeding the Mids During Home Football Games

• Mid Express Bus During Thanksgiving

• Golf Outings, Picnics & Holiday Parties

• Dark Ages Cookie Delivery

• Firstie Recognition Spring Dinner

And SO much more. We look forward to seeing you there!

Any questions reach out to Colin Bell (201) 669-8533 or cfbell122@gmail.com
Go Navy!

Over the years, this dinner prior to I-Day has affectionately been known to club members as “The Last Supper”. It is a wonderful opportunity for the NJ Class of 2028 Plebes To Be and their families to gather together for a great meal. NJPC club members, upperclassmen and sponsor families will be on hand to help with any last minute questions. Each family attending will be responsible for their share of dinner & drinks.

For any questions, please contact:
Colin Bell at (201) 669-8533 or cfbell122@gmail.com

Please join us as we welcome the USNA Class of 2028! This kick off event for the class of 2028 will be an opportunity to meet incoming plebes, speak with alumni & USNA families. Current USNA NJ families will be available to share valuable tips for I-Day, Plebe summer & year.

You won’t want to miss this event to hear about all the exciting events NJ Parents Club hosts through out the year & meet other NJ families in a relaxed atmosphere. Guest speakers to include:

• Will Kramer, Commander USN Retired, USNA Class of 1978

• Earl Mosely, USMC, USNA Class of 1978

• Patrick Hurley, President Naval Academy Alumni Association NJ Chapter, Naval Aviator, Mission Commander, USNA Class of 1987

• Luke Ridenhour

BBQ lunch & dessert will be provided.

Questions, please contact:
Colin Bell (201) 669-8533 or cfbell122@gmail.com

Will Kramer Commander USN Retired, USNA Class of 1978

Will grew up in Perth Amboy and graduated from Perth Amboy High School before entering the US Naval Academy in 1974.  He majored in International Security Affairs and was a member of the Varsity Sailing Team for all four years.  Upon graduation, Will entered the Surface Warfare community where he served aboard a variety of ships and staffs both on Active Duty and then in the Navy Reserve until retiring in 2005.  His deployments included Beirut Lebanon in 1983 and the Persian Gulf in the 1990’s. 
In his civilian career, Will worked in the Aerospace and Defense Industry for GE, Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems and others on a wide variety of systems for the Navy and the remainder of the Armed Forces.  Currently, he is an Adjunct Professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.   

Will became a Blue and Gold Officer in 1990 while living in Western Massachusetts and has continued serving in that role since then. 

Earl Mosely USMC, USNA Class of 1978

Originally from New York, Earl graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School and entered the United States Naval Academy with the class of 1978.  He majored in International Security Affairs while at the Naval Academy. Earl opted to join the United States Marine Corps upon graduation. He served as an artillery officer and was on the ground in Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Storm/Shield. He was called to respond to the 9/11 attack as a Liaison to FEMA and was also on call for Hurricane Katrina.

He has been active as a Blue and Gold Officer covering parts of Ocean County. He has taught at Monsignor Donovan High School, Principal at Grace and Peace Academy, and worked in Long Branch School system supporting pre-school and after-school programs. He has been teaching at Brick Memorial High School for over 15 years in the social studies/history department. In addition, he is the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator and advisor to the Mayor’s Student Advisory Committee.

Pat Hurley Naval Aviator, Mission Commander, USNA Class of 1987

• Naval Aviator – Helicopters – Maritime Strike, designated aircraft and mission commander

• Deployments include the Persian Gulf War on board the USS Ticonderoga as part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Battle Group, flying more than 60 combat contingency missions in support of Operation Desert Storm

• Elected to two terms on the Summit, NJ City Council, serving as Chairman of Public Safety, President Pro-tem, and Deputy Mayor

• Founding (2004) and current president of the Naval Academy Alumni Association New Jersey Chapter

• Blue & Gold Officer – 20 years

• 25 years of private sector experience, including 10 years at Goldman Sachs in Global Operations and the Office of Global Security

The NJPC Annual Spring Dinner will take place on Saturday, April 13th at Black Oak Golf Club. All members & families are invited to enjoy the fellowship and camaraderie of fellow Club Members. Firstie parents and their Midshipmen are invited to share memories about their Naval Academy experience. There will be a short Business Meeting and the election of Club Officers for the 2024-2025 Club year. The link to register for the dinner is below. You do not want to miss this special event. We look forward to seeing you all!

Spring Dinner Details and Registration

When: Saturday, April 13, 2024

From: 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Where:

Black Oak Golf Club

169 Bartley Road

Long Valley, NJ 07853

blackoakgolfclub.com

Cost:

$75 per person

Midshipmen Attend for free

We are putting together a slideshow of the '24 Class. Please forward any pictures you would like to share to USNAPCNJ@gmail.com.

Our alumni families have a wealth of information including the "do's and don’ts” that come from years of experience. Their expertise will assist you in planning & executing a fantastic week for you, your family & your MIDN. You will hear stories, get tips and be able to ask questions about logistics and the many events that take place during Commissioning Week. You won’t want to miss this very special event. We look forward to seeing you all!

Topics will include: 

• An overview of what to expect Commissioning Week

• Suggestions for caterers and party planning

• Invitations

• Baccalaureate Services

• Glee Club concerts and events

• Housing and accommodations

When:

Friday, March 15, 2024

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Where:

The Raritan Inn

528 County Road 513

Califon, NJ 07830

home to Army-Navy annual Fly Fishing competition. Please click photo below for additional event location information.

Please click button below by Wednesday, March 13, 2024 to RSVP for the event.

Can't attend the Army-Navy game? Want to cheer on Navy? Join The NY Council Navy League at a watch party instead. Doors open at 2:30 pm, kick off at 3:00 pm.

Please click on the link below for additional information & to register for the event.

Join us for our fall business meeting via ZOOM on Thursday, October 26 at 7:30pm. Learn about all the fun activities our group conducts throughout the year.

Login via Zoom and find out how you can get involved.

ZOOM link is: https://zoom.us/j/95677020771?pwd=djNSNk4xUVNiaGwvTUQ0d0dWendHZz09.

Meeting ID: 956 7702 0771. Passcode: 134204.

If you have any questions, please reach out directly to Edward McCausland at emccaus06@gmail.com.

This is a Big Game !!! Navy vs Air Force

All Hands on Deck! - Join us at the Home Football Game Tailgates - We generally serve anywhere from 800-1000 Midshipman after every home football game. Come see why it is truly the “Miracle on Asphalt”

The USNA NJ PARENTS CLUB is set for another Terrific Season of Tailgating in Service to the Mids. Come be part of the fun and help “Man the Rails” in service to our Mids as we prepare,cook and serve up some goodness to the Mids!

People needed for EARLY Game Setup 8:00AM set-up (includes grill set-up, food prep tables, table set-ups with tablecloths, wire chafing racks, sternos, utensils, deep aluminum tins).

• Be there for the Pep Rally at noon

• Bring your Food!

• Bring Friends!

• Bring Friends Food!



Don't have time to cook for tailgates?  Consider a donation to the USNA Parents' Club of New Jersey. The USNA Parents' Club of New Jersey is a 501(c)(3)  charitable organization and all proceeds go to the well being and support of the brigade. 

Protocol Requirement: 

▪ Enjoy your day in whatever way you see fit -

▪ Meet and spend time with your mid

▪ Relax and use the NJPC site as your home base

▪ Come back as frequently as you can

▪ We will adhere to COVID protocols applicable on the day of the games.See you There!

Go Navy!

Pressing On with New Jersey Parents Club

We’re looking for several volunteers to help us press cider for the brigade!

Join us on Wednesday, October 18th from 4:00—7:00 p.m. to press apple cider for the 10/21 Navy vs Air Force NJPC tailgate.

USNA ’09 grad, Ashley Asdal is the proprietor of Riamede Farm in Chester, NJ. This historic farm hosts over 5,000 apple trees. Ashley is donating the apples and press for our NJPC group to make cider. Our goal is to make 15-20 gallons of cicer to take with us for the tailgate.

There is a barn and tables so we will break for a pot-luck dinner, cider and just maybe some apple-jack. Bring a covered dish and we’ll make the best of it!  

PLease RSVP directly to Ed at emccaus06@gmail.com

Riamede Farm

122 Oakdale Road

Chester NJ 07930

All Hands on Deck! - Join us at the Home Football Game Tailgates - We generally serve anywhere from 800-1000 Midshipman after every home football game. Come see why it is truly the “Miracle on Asphalt”

The USNA NJ PARENTS CLUB is set for another Terrific Season of Tailgating in Service to the Mids. Come be part of the fun and help “Man the Rails” in service to our Mids as we prepare,cook and serve up some goodness to the Mids!

People needed for 9:00 AM set-up (includes grill set-up, food prep tables, table set-ups with tablecloths, wire chafing racks, sternos, utensils, deep aluminum tins).

• Be there for the Pep Rally at noon

• Bring your Food!

• Bring Friends!

• Bring Friends Food!

Don't have time to cook for tailgates?  Consider a donation to the USNA Parents' Club of New Jersey. The USNA Parents' Club of New Jersey is a 501(c)(3)  charitable organization and all proceeds go to the well being and support of the brigade. 

Protocol Requirement: 

▪ Enjoy your day in whatever way you see fit -

▪ Meet and spend time with your mid

▪ Relax and use the NJPC site as your home base

▪ Come back as frequently as you can

▪ We will adhere to COVID protocols applicable on the day of the games.

See you There!

Go Navy!

All Hands on Deck! - Join us at the Home Football Game Tailgates - We generally serve anywhere from 800-1000 Midshipman after every home football game. Come see why it is truly the “Miracle on Asphalt”

The USNA NJ PARENTS CLUB is set for another Terrific Season of Tailgating in Service to the Mids. Come be part of the fun and help “Man the Rails” in service to our Mids as we prepare,cook and serve up some goodness to the Mids!

People needed for 9:00 AM set-up (includes grill set-up, food prep tables, table set-ups with tablecloths, wire chafing racks, sternos, utensils, deep aluminum tins).

• Be there for the Pep Rally at noon

• Bring your Food!

• Bring Friends!

• Bring Friends Food!



Don't have time to cook for tailgates?  Consider a donation to the USNA Parents' Club of New Jersey. The USNA Parents' Club of New Jersey is a 501(c)(3)  charitable organization and all proceeds go to the well being and support of the brigade. 

Protocol Requirement: 

▪ Enjoy your day in whatever way you see fit -

▪ Meet and spend time with your mid

▪ Relax and use the NJPC site as your home base

▪ Come back as frequently as you can

▪ We will adhere to COVID protocols applicable on the day of the games.See you There!

Go Navy!