VAW VRC VUQ Foundation upcoming events

C-2 Golfhound Scramble (4 Sep 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

C2 Golfhound Four-Man Scramble

7am (Shotgun Start), September 4th

Address: Sea 'n' Air Golf Course, Naval Air Station North Island

DRESS POLICY: Proper golf attire. Soft spikes only.

Post scramble gathering to follow at the I-Bar

For more information go to www.c2sundown.com

C2 Greyhound Final Farewell Dinner Party (5 Sep 2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Come celebrate with the Pilots, Aircrew, Maintainers and supporters of the C-2 Greyhound as we say farewell to the mighty C-2 Greyhound! The Greyhound has provided carrier onboard delivery for over 65 years, supplying high-priority passenger and cargo transfers to aircraft carriers at sea. Join us as we honor the legacy of this great aircraft and community with a night of dinner, dancing, and remarks from some of our community's legendary members. All guests must be 21+. For more information go to www.c2sundown.com

Dress Code

Black Tie (Optional) and Formal Attire

Schedule

1800 - Doors Open and Cocktail Hour & Appetizers

1900 - Welcoming Remarks

1930 - Dinner Service

2000 - Smoking Lamp

2100 - Fireworks

Dinner

Buffet Dinner:

Braised beef short rib

Pan roasted chicken with herbs

Seasonal roasted chicken with herbs

Garlic mashed potatoes

Vegan Option:

Roasted cauliflower steak with lemon tahini

Dessert

Assorted cakes

Coffee and tea

Alcohol

Open Bar

2026 West Coast Ball Golf Tournament (17 Sep 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The 2026 West Coast Hawkeye-Greyhound-Stingray Golf Tournament will be held Thursday, September 17th at 8am (Shotgun Start), at Sterling Hills Golf Club. Please arrive by 0730.

Food coupon for lunch included. Perennial Trophy will be awarded at the conclusion of the tournament.

Address: 901 Sterling Hills Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010

DRESS POLICY: Appropriate golf attire is required. Kudos will be awarded to the best dressed team! Soft spikes only.

2026 West Coast Hawkeye/Greyhound/Stingray Ball (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The 2026 West Coast Hawkeye-Greyhound-Stingray Ball will be held at the Crown Plaza Ventura Beach on Saturday, September 19th

Ball Dress: Military - Dinner Dress Blue, Civilian - Formal

Event Timeline

1600 (4:00pm) Industry Reception

1730 (5:30pm) Cocktail Hour top floor (complimentary champagne/sparkling cider, cash bar

1815 (6:15pm) Dinner/Awards/Live Auction

2030 (8:30pm)-2300 (11:00pm) Admins Open/DJ ground floor

Dinner consists of the following:

STARTER

Fresh Rolls & Butter, Caesar Salad

1 CHOICE OF 3 OF ENTREE SELECTIONS

1. Statler Chicken Breast in Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce - served with garlic whipped potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables

2. Roast Peppercorn Tri Tip Steak with Peppercorn Sauce - served with garlic whipped potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables

3. Vegetarian Napolean - Portobello mushroom topped with layers of grilled vegetables on a risotta cake finished with balsamic syrup

DESSERT

Chef's Choice Chocolate Dessert

BEVERAGES

Wine on each table (red & white) with regular or decaf coffee station, water, hot and iced tea

Hotel Rooms

There is a group rate at the Crowne Plaza Venture Beach for this event if booked by August 19th 2026.

Click the following link to book: Crowne Plaza Ventura

or clink and paste the following url: https://book.passkey.com/e/51294878

A recommended alternative hotel is Ventura Beach Marriott, located ~2 miles from the Crowne Plaza. There is no group rate, but rooms can be booked at the following link:https://www.marriott.com/search/availabilityCalendar.mi?isRateCalendar=true&propertyCode=OXRVB&isSearch=true&currency=undefined&openingDate=2003-02-19&costTab=total&isAdultsOnly=false#/1/

2026 East Coast Ball Golf Tournament (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Welcome to 2026 East Coast Hawkeye-Greyhound-Stingray Golf Tournament

Date and Location: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at Eagle Haven on JEB Little Creek (JEBLC).

Timeline:

0700 Range opens (Free balls provided via tokens)
0745 - 0815 Registration/ Sign-in
0815 Opening remarks
0830 (Shotgun Start), Course.
1300 -1430 Lunch
1400 Prizes and results.

Lunch Menu: BBQ Pulled Pork, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Mac and Cheese, Potato Salad, Cold Slaw. Beer cart will be running throughout the event.

Prizes: Just you wait!

Address: 10th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23460. NOTE: In Google/Apple Maps, enter either "Eagle Haven Parking Lot" or "Pub 19". You want to enter via "Hewitt St." DO NOT just enter Eagle Haven Golf Course because that will take you up "E St." and the road to "11th St." is closed.

DRESS POLICY: Collared shirt highly recommended

Base Access: Non DOD/ Civilian: Must register with full name as it appears on their Drivers license. Fill out Base Access Request form 5521/1 and email back to JEBLCFS_BASE_ACCESS@US.NAVY.MIL in encrypted email. On day of tournament, present either Passport or Real-ID. Note: Please email POC: LT Jules "ASTRO Boy" Murphy when you have completed submitting this form.

Any questions or concerns please reach out to East Coase Hawkeye Golf Coordinator POC: LT Jules "ASTRO Boy" Murphy. Phone: 508-944-8868. Personal email: jamurphy611@gmail.com. NIPR email: Jules.a.murphy.mil@us.navy.mil.

Updates: For rolling information please enter email and phone number so that updates may be pushed closer to the event in addition to reminders.

2026 East Coast Hawkeye/Greyhound/Stingray Ball (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The 2026 East Coast Hawkeye-Greyhound-Stingray Ball will be held at the Norfolk Waterside Marriot on October 17th

Ball Dress: Military - Dinner Dress Blue, Civilian - Formal

Event Timeline

1630-1830 (4:30 - 6:30pm) - Leadership/Industry Reception (Chesapeake Room - 4th Floor)

1730 (5:30pm) - Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar - outside 3rd Floor Hampton Roads Ballroom)

1815 (6:15pm) - Ballroom Opens for Dinner (3rd Floor Hampton Roads Ballroom)

1830 (6:30pm) - Dinner and Awards

2030 (8:30pm) - 2330 (11:30pm) - Dancing & Admins, Leadership/Industry Reception re-opened (4th Floor Ballroom and Chesapeake Room)

Dinner consists of the following

Starter: Dinner Baby Spinach with Sliced Strawberries, Diced Cucumbers, Candied Pecans, Feta Cheese, served with Raspberry Vinaigrette and Peppercorn Ranch dressings.

Dinner Options (please select one):

1. Duet Filet & Salmon. Petit Steak Filet w/Bordelaise Sauce & Baked Atlantic Salmon w/Whole Grain Orange Blossom Honey Glaze, Yukon Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Asparagus.

2. Duet Filet & Lasagna. Petit Steak Filet w/Bordelaise Sauce & Gluten Free Vegetable Lasagna w/Smoke Tomato Cream, Yukon Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Asparagus.

3. Duet Salmon and Lasagna. Baked Atlantic Salmon w/Whole Grain Orange Blossom Honey Glaze & Gluten Free Vegetable Lasagna w/Smoked Tomato Cream, Yukon Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Asparagus.

4. Portabella Mushroom. Two Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms with Roma Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic & Baby Spinach, Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Roasted Asparagus.

Dessert: Chocolate Layer Cake and NY Cheesecake with Whipped Cream & Berry Compote.

Drink: Wine on each Table (red, white & bubbly), with Regular and Decaf Coffee service, and water and ice tea.

Hotel Rooms

There is a group rate at the Waterside Marriott for this event for a $159 Saturday night (use link below). A discounted rate is also available for $110/night Wednesday - Friday. Please email edrosequist@vawvrcfoundation.org if you would like the discounted rate Wednesday - Friday. Rooms must be reserved by Monday, September 28th, 2026 to obtain the group rate

Click the following link to book your room: Book your group rate for Hawkeye Greyhound Stingray Ball

or cut & paste following url: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?guestreslink2=true&id=1776174411270&key=GRP