Community Connections The night before graduation
Everyone is welcome to attend, even if you don't have a graduation ticket. However, you must RSVP for the dates available below!
Due to my recent spinal surgery there will not be any meet and greet family dinners until July 29th, 2026.
My wife and I are truly sorry and if all goes well, we will resume the meet and greets on the 29th of July, 2026.
Please note that we are NOT affiliated with the event hosted by MRW (Veterans Golf Course) the day before Boot Camp graduation.
The brochure your sailor sent you in the mail includes a QR code requesting a $10.00 non refundable fee for the MRW event, which is a separate event from ours. Again, we are not associated with the MRW event. If you paid their fee, then you should attend their event and not ours.
I would like to clear up some confusion regarding Sarge’s Meet & Greet, which is held each week the day before graduation.
My family and I have proudly hosted Sarge’s Meet & Greet 48 times a year for the past 14 years. Our event is a family-oriented gathering that includes a full buffet meal, featuring a variety of wholesome dishes for your dining pleasure, fellowship, and plenty of fun as we welcome our new Navy families in celebrating their sailors accomplishments.
We kindly ask for a contribution of at least $13.50 per person to help cover the cost of the event and catered food.
If you previously RSVP’d for our family event OR have paid for the event hosted by MWR, and no longer are attending, please reply to the email you received from us and rescind your reservation so we can avoid over-ordering food.
Scroll all the way down to the bottom OF THE PAGE to RSVP after you read our privacy policy and disclaimers.
**NOTE - YOU MUST RSVP FOR THE UPCOMING GRADUATION DINNERS IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND**
** THE DINNER IS ALWAYS THE NIGHT BEFORE GRADUATION**
Prior to attending, you are highly encouraged to download the 2 files
Click here --> for the latest PARENTS AND LOVED ONES SURVIVAL GUIDE
Click here --> for the Meet & Greet presentation slides
Confirmations normally go out a week before graduation.
Always check your SPAM/JUNK/DELETED/BULK MAIL FOLDERS. Search your email for the subject line " Meet and Greet RSVP"
Welcome to Your New Navy Family.
If you wish to attend the Meet and Greet the night before graduation from RTC, you must RSVP for the date your sailor graduates.
Please add johnspadaro@att.net, taxisarge@gmail.com, or johnspadaro@icloud.com to your safe senders or trusted contacts email folders so you don't miss your event confirmation.
The subject line for the confirmation is meet and greet rsvp
Please do not use all capital letters.
Do not use all small letters.
By submitting a RSVP you certify that you have read the disclaimer below.
Sarge’s Meet and Greet and other services.
Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability, and Health Acknowledgment
By attending or participating in any event organized, sponsored, or hosted by Sarge, MyNavyTaxi.com, the Spadaro Family, Sarge’s Meet and Greet, Anchors Aweigh Transport, Inc. and the Lakehurst Event Center (“Event”), you acknowledge and agree to the following:
Health Acknowledgment
Participants are encouraged to practice good personal hygiene and follow any public health recommendations that may be in effect at the time of the Event.
If you are experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness, including fever, cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, or other symptoms that may pose a health risk to others, you agree not to attend the Event until you have recovered.
Assumption of Risk
I understand that participation in this Event is voluntary and may involve certain inherent risks, including but not limited to:
- Exposure to contagious illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, RSV, or other communicable diseases;
- Slips, trips, falls, and other accidents;
- Property damage or loss;
- Personal injury, illness, disability, or death.
I voluntarily accept and assume all risks associated with my participation, whether known or unknown, including risks that may arise from the negligence of the Released Parties to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
Release and Waiver of Liability
In consideration of being permitted to attend or participate in this Event, I, on behalf of myself and my guest or guests, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue:
- Sarge’s Meet and Greet;
- MYNAVYTAXI.COM
- Anchors Aweigh Transport, Inc.;
- The Spadaro Family;
- The Event venue, including Lakehurst Event Center;
- Any Event sponsors, partners, vendors, volunteers, officers, directors, employees, contractors, representatives, agents, successors, and assigns
(collectively referred to as the “Released Parties”)
from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, actions, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to my attendance or participation in the Event, including claims arising from the ordinary negligence of the Released Parties, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Medical Treatment
I understand that the Released Parties are under no obligation to provide medical care.
If emergency medical treatment becomes necessary, I authorize emergency personnel to provide appropriate care. I accept full responsibility for any medical expenses incurred and release the Released Parties from any claims arising from emergency care or treatment rendered.
Personal Responsibility
I agree to:
- Conduct myself in a safe and respectful manner;
- Follow all instructions provided by Event staff and venue personnel;
- Leave the Event if requested to do so for safety or conduct reasons.
Photo and Video Release (Optional)
I understand that photographs and video may be taken during the Event. By attending, I grant permission for my image or likeness to be used in promotional materials, social media, websites, or other publications relating to Sarge’s Meet and Greet without compensation.
Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state in which the Event is held.
Acknowledgment
By attending or participating in this Event, I acknowledge that:
- I have carefully read this Release and Waiver of Liability.
- I fully understand its contents.
- I understand that I am giving up certain legal rights.
- I voluntarily agree to these terms of my own free. I acknowledge that by submitting an RSVP for any event or other services offered by MYNAVYTAXI.COM or it’s affiliates or others as mentioned above, I therefore waive all claims as mentioned above.
*DO NOT USE ALL CAPITALS OR DO NOT USE ALL LOWER CASE SEE EXAMPLE ENTRY--> Judy Garland
The event is ALWAYS held the night before graduation.
The address is:
Lakehurst Center
300 Lakehurst Road
Right behind the SpringHill Suites in Waukegan.
For upcoming dates:
Confirmations normally go out 3 days before the Meet and Greet.
Check your spam/deleted/trash folders.
Note: THERE IS NO MEET AND GRET FOR JULY 8TH 2026.
Only dates available for future Meet and Greets are in the drop-down boxes and are updated when RTC updates their website.
By hitting the submit button, you certify that you have read and understand the terms above.
Remember—wait for the pop-up confirmation. If you don't get the pop-up, scroll up and check your entries.
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