NPS Foundation Quarterly Member Appreciation Happy Hour 
July 16, 2009, 1600-1730

Mark your calendars for the quarterly Member Appreciation Happy Hour in the Trident Room in Herrmann Hall, from 1600-1730.  All NPS Foundation members will receive their first drink for free.  Not a member?  Join the NPS Foundation today!  View all the event details by clicking here!

Great job NPS Cycling Team with 5th and 7th place finishes at the Laguna Seca, 24 Hours of Adrenalin© Mountain Bike Race!

The NPS Fat Tires came in 5th, including: Dave Post, Tim Merkle, Chris Fussell, Mark Schafer, Sheldon Jenkins, Kirk Brinker and Sean Forrester.  The NPS Cannonballs came in 7th, including: Jake Fry, Dave Painter, Brian Decker, Josh Chartier, JD Donaldson, Dave Nash, Erick Peterson and Phillip Thomas.  Great job NPS Cyclists!

Congratulations to NPS Cyclist Mark Schafer who won the CAT 5 Race of the Pacific Grove Butterfly Criterium! 

Congratulations are also in order to Chris Bachl, who placed fifth in the CAT 5 Race.

For more information about the NPS Cycling Team, visit the team site at: http://www.npsfoundation.org/cycling_club.php

Please visit the NPS Foundation Thift Shop - Donations Needed!

The NPS Foundation Thrift Shop, located in the LaMesa Housing Area is in need of your donations.  Items needed most are small kitchen wares as well as gently used athletic shoes.  All donations are appreciated and are accepted in the box on the side of the building.  Proceeds from the Thrift Shop benefit the NPS Foundation. 

Thrift Shop hours are Monday and Thursday from 1000 to 1300.

The Fourth Annual America's Heroes Charity Golf Tournament and Auction

Please join us for the Fourth Annual America's Heroes Charity Golf Tournament and Auction on August 11, 2009.  The Monterey Peninsula Country Club has generously donated their facilities and golf courses to host the Tournament, Dinner and Auction. 

Support of the America's Heroes Charity Golf Tournament and Auction will benefit the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, and Sentinels of Freedom.  The past three tournaments have collectively raised over $1,500,000 for these organizations.  For additional details about this event, please visit our Golf Tournament home page.

Register here today!

Thank you for helping us make a difference!

Luncheon Event with Former Secretary of Defense Dr. William Perry

On May 4, 2009 Dr. William Perry, former Secretary of Defense under President Clinton, spoke to NPS Foundation President's Circle members, community leaders, faculty members and student members at a luncheon event in Herrmann Hall.  Dr. Perry spoke on the threat of nuclear weapons in Iran and the threat of Al Qaeda obtaining a nuclear weapon. 

2009 Winter Grand Ball

Save the date for this year's Winter Grand Ball on December 5, 2009.  Last year's Winter Ball included carolers, a 1930's vintage car display, champagne reception, dinner and dancing.  Proceeds from the Winter Grand Ball benefit the NPS Foundation. 

Platinum, Gold and Silver tables are now available for purchase for this year's Winter Grand Ball.  To purchase a table for this prestigious event, please view the Winter Grand Ball event page.

Click here to view pictures from the 2008 Winter Ball!