Community Connections Through Military Transportation
Everyone is welcome to attend, even if you don't have a graduation ticket.
However, you must RSVP below!
**NOTE - RSVP FOR THE 02-11-26 DINNER IS NOW CLOSED **
Prior to attending, you are highly encouraged to download the 2 files
Latest Boot Camp Family Survival Graduation Guide
Meet & Greet presentation slides
Sarge's Meet and Greet is always the night before graduation.
Events
My wife and I have been hosting the famous "Sarge's Meet and Greet" since 2012 as a way to give back and interact with our Navy loved ones and their families. This is a private event and is by RSVP only. Children are always welcome. The meet and greet is totally funded by kind folks like yourself. None of the food, labor, or supplies is donated. Everything is purchased through local restaurants. Your support is needed to ensure that the meet and greet continues 48 times a year. Our future Navy families appreciate your heartfelt support. This event is not sponsored by the U.S. Navy or any other U.S. government entity. A kind contribution of at least $12.25 per person is appreciated and expected by those attending.
Recruits will not be present.
COVID-19 and Meet and Greet Safety Acknowledgement Liability Waiver and Release of Claims
While participating in events held or sponsored by “Sarge, Mynavytaxi.com, the Spadaro family, Sarge’s Meet and Greet, or Anchors Aweigh Transport, Inc.,” consistent with CDC guidelines, participants are encouraged to practice hand hygiene. Because COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is spread mainly from person-to-person contact, Sarge’s Meet and Greet has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, Sarge’s Meet and Greet cannot guarantee that its participants, volunteers, partners, or others in attendance will not become infected with COVID-19. In light of the ongoing spread of COVID-19, individuals who fall within any of the categories below should not engage in Sarge’s Meet and Greet events and/or other face-to-face fundraising activities.
By attending a Sarge’s Meet and Greet event, you certify that you do not fall into any of the following categories:
Duty to Self-Monitor: Participants and volunteers agree to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (symptoms typically include fever, cough, and shortness of breath) and email coronavirus@cancer.org if he/she experiences symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days after participating or volunteering with Sarge’s Meet and Greet.
Liability Waiver and Release of Claims: I acknowledge that I derive personal satisfaction and a benefit by virtue of my participation and/or voluntarism with Sarge’s Meet and Greet, and I willingly engage in Sarge’s Meet and Greet events and/or other fundraising activities (the “Activity”).
Release and Waiver: I hereby release, waive, and forever discharge any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature against Sarge’s Meet and Greet and its affiliated partners and sponsors, including in each case, without limitation, their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents (the “Released Parties”), either in law or in equity, to the fullest extent permissible by law, including but not limited to damages or losses caused by the negligence, fault, or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties, including but not limited to death, bodily injury, illness, economic loss or out-of-pocket expenses, or loss or damage to property, which I, my heirs, assignees, next of kin, and/or legally appointed or designated representatives, may have or which may hereinafter accrue on my behalf, which arise or may hereinafter arise from my participation with the Activity.
Assumption of the Risk: I acknowledge and understand the following:
Medical Acknowledgment and Release: I acknowledge the health/injury risks associated with the Activity, including but not limited to transient dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, nausea, muscle cramping, musculoskeletal injury, joint pains, sprains and strains, heart attack, stroke, or sudden death. I agree that if I experience any of these or any other symptoms during the activity, I will discontinue my participation immediately and seek appropriate medical attention.
I do hereby release and forever discharge the Released Parties from any claim whatsoever that arises or may hereinafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with my participation in the Activity. As a participant, volunteer, or attendee, you recognize that your participation, involvement, and/or attendance at any Sarge’s Meet and Greet event or activity (“Activity”) is voluntary and may result in personal injury (including death) and/or property damage. By attending, observing, or participating in the Activity, you acknowledge and assume all risks and dangers associated with your participation and/or attendance at the Activity, and you agree that: (a) the Sarge’s Meet and Greet, (b) the property or site owner of the Activity (Lakehurst Event Center), and (c) all past, present, and future affiliates, successors, assigns, employees, volunteers, vendors, partners, directors, and officers of such entities (subsections (a) through (c), collectively, the "Released Parties") will not be responsible for any personal injury (including death), property damage, or other loss suffered as a result of your participation in, attendance at, and/or observation of the Activity, regardless if any such injuries or losses are caused by the negligence of any of the Released Parties (collectively, the "Released Claims"). By attending and/or participating in the activity, you are deemed to have given a full release of liability to the released parties to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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.
The opportunity to RSVP for the 01-07-26 meet and greet will close 01-05-26 at midnight central time. If you did not RSVP, please show up and limit your guests to three persons.
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.
Please do not use all capital letters.
Do not use all small letters.
Example of entry: Deborah Smith
The event is 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: 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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