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What is New Jersey Navy Tailgating?
Simply stated, NJ hosts hundreds of Midshipmen at a mega-tailgate party after every Navy home game. We welcome parents traveling from other states to join us. If you are a parent from another State, planning to attend a Navy Football Game, and would like to join us in hosting our mids, please contact: Janet and Les Korsos: jannapolis07@yahoo.com to arrange to join us.

Who? Our NJ parents and their friends and family (and parents visiting from far-away States). We make our own NJ home-cooked meals. We serve all mids - whether they are from NJ or Toledo, Ohio ... because on game day ... all mids are from NJ, whether they know it or not J. Send your mid an e-mail and tell him/her to meet you after the game at the tailgate. Tell him to bring his/her friends and roommates. They have most likely heard about the NJ tailgater, but... just in case!

What? You, your family, your friends, make great home-made NJ food and bring it down game day. Check out the sign-up form below to see what we're making for the next game. Please sign up, we need everyone's help to cook food, set up beforehand, help serve the mids and/or help clean-up and re-load the trailer after the tailgater. We literally serve hundreds of midshipmen.

Where? Immediately outside gate D, on the Blue side of the stadium. We are the parents club with the closest designated tailgate area to the stadium entrance.

When? After every Navy Home Game. You can come early... before the game to help set-up, you can help out after half-time to get things heated, you can help serve our hungry mids immediately after the game, or you can stick around after to help with the clean-up. You need not commit to the entire process, we'd love to have your help at any time.

Why? Because NJ loves ALL Midshipmen. We want to them to know that we care about them and appreciate the sacrifices they are making on behalf of their country. We want our members to be great ambassadors of our wonderful State. Most of us live less than a 3-hour drive from USNA. Getting up early to cook several trays of baked ziti, drive 3 hours to Annapolis, serve hundreds of midshipmen (pinching a cheek or two and doling out liberal hugs, while we're at it) is something we can do with hardly a sacrifice. So jump onboard, lend a hand, make your best meal, bake those fabulous cookies. Show all of our midshipmen that NJ LOVES OUR MIDS!

How? We have our own club trailer, tables, canopy's, chafing dishes and the biggest grill you've ever seen. We have ten assigned parking spaces. Parents holding season tickets for Navy football also have parking passes for stadium parking. The first ten on the scene park in the allotted spots outside gate D. Everyone arriving afterwards parks in nearby stadium parking and begins the tailgate set-up process. Those without season tickets must park offsite and shuttle in. Please see the "tailgate tips" below to learn how you can help make our mids feel loved.

If you can volunteer to help, kindly complete the form below using the TAB key as you move through the document. Do not press the ENTER key as this will submit your form before it is complete. However, don't fret if that happens, simply return to the form and start over.

A few things to keep in mind as you complete the form:
1) Each of our Tailgaters has a "theme". Watch the sign up forms for details.

Below is the sign-up forms for the first tailgater, Navy vs Stanford. Additional forms will be added shortly for the October and November home games. To go straight to the first form, click on the name in the grid, but FIRST, read the instructions on how to complete the form for submission.

2005 Game Schedule
Click the School Icon below to visit their school website	Click the School Name Below to go straight to the sign-up form for that tailgater. Game time is indicated below.
	STANFORD September 10 6:00 PM
	AIR FORCE October 8 1:30 PM
	KENT STATE October 15 1:30 PM
	Tulane (homecoming) November 5 1:30 PM
	TEMPLE November 19 1:30 PM

Make sure you are filling out the correct form(s) for the tailgater(s) that you plan to attend. Keep checking back to this page or the TAILGATE NEWS page see what's new. Remember: check the Tailgate Schedule for Game Times and Locations.

Click here for tailgating tips

2) You don't need to be from NJ to help prepare food for our midshipmen. If you are coming in from another State, and would like to join us at the Tailgater, we'd love to have you. Just write a note to us in the "comments" section so we know to look for you and give you a Jersey Welcome.

HOW TO FILL OUT FORM
          a) We must have your name and e-mail address to communicate last minute details before game day, please do not leave these fields blank.

          b) You can select more than one item in each of the categories, simply hold down the ctrl key as you click on each item with your mouse. This will allow multiple selections. Change your mind? Click on the item again while holding the ctrl button, this will "de-select" the item.

           c) After hitting the "submit" button at the bottom of the form you will see a confirmation page pop-up on your screen. This means that your information has been sent to Cindy Farber, the NJ Tailgate Chairmen. We recommend that you print the confirmation page for future reference.

3) Don't know what to prepare, how much to make or want to know more about the tailgate? click on: RULES OF THE TAILGATE, our "rules" page. There you will find additional information including tips and recommendations about tray sizes, quantities, preparation tips, etc.

4) Please report any problems with these forms to the WEBMASTER

GO NAVY!

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		September 10, 2005 Navy vs Stanford Game Time 6:00 PM
ITALIAN FOOD TAILGATER
PLEASE USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE THROUGH THE FORM Hold down the "Ctrl" Key while clicking left mouse key to make multiple selections in a specific drop-down box. To remove a selection, simply click the highlighted choice and it will de-select. Do not press the ENTER KEY while moving through this form. When complete, click the "SUBMIT" Key at the end of the form. Immediately print a copy of the confirmation results form so that you have a record of your volunteer selections.
Number Attending	Your Name			We Can Help:	E-mail Address


Food Description	Select the dishes you can make (Hold down the CTRL key to make multiple selections in a single category)			Quantity of Each	Additional Information Specify additional details
Sandwiches	Please DO NOT pre-assemble the sandwiches, we will heat the contents and assemble them just before serving!			Please indicate the number of EACH type of sub sandwich
Main Course				Please indicate the quantity
Side Dishes				Please indicate the approximate quantity
Drinks				Please indicate the number of bottles
Misc.
Desserts				Please indicate the number of each (describe in additional detail at right)
Snacks				Please indicate the number of individually sized bags
Ice	We'll Bring Ice:		yes no	If yes, please indicate the number of bags.
Coolers	We'll Bring Cooler(s)		yes no	If yes, please indicate how many coolers can bring.
Mid/Alum	Grad Year			Midshipman/Alumni Name:
Additional Comments When you are finished entering your data, please click on the "submit" button below. IMMEDIATELY Print a copy of the confirmation sheet before returning to the form.

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		October 8, 2005 Navy vs Air Force Game Time 1:30 PM
"NEW JERSEY DINER" THEMED TAILGATER
PLEASE USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE THROUGH THE FORM Hold down the "Ctrl" Key while clicking left mouse key to make multiple selections in a specific drop-down box. To remove a selection, simply click the highlighted choice and it will de-select. Do not press the ENTER KEY while moving through this form. When complete, click the "SUBMIT" Key at the end of the form. Immediately print a copy of the confirmation results form so that you have a record of your volunteer selections.
Number Attending	Your Name			We Can Help:	E-mail Address


Food Description	Select the dishes you can make (Hold down the CTRL key to make multiple selections in a single category)			Quantity of Each	Additional Information Specify additional details
Sandwiches	Please DO NOT pre-assemble the sandwiches, we will heat the contents and assemble them just before serving!			Please indicate the number of EACH type of sub sandwich
Main Course				Please indicate the quantity
Side Dishes				Please indicate the approximate quantity
Drinks				Please indicate the number of bottles
Misc.
Desserts				Please indicate the number of each (describe in additional detail at right)
Snacks				Please indicate the number of individually sized bags
Ice	We'll Bring Ice:		yes no	If yes, please indicate the number of bags.
Coolers	We'll Bring Cooler(s)		yes no	If yes, please indicate how many coolers can bring.
Mid/Alum	Grad Year			Midshipman/Alumni Name:
Additional Comments When you are finished entering your data, please click on the "submit" button below. IMMEDIATELY Print a copy of the confirmation sheet before returning to the form.

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		October 15, 2005 Navy vs Kent State Game Time 1:30 PM
OCTOBERFEST THEMED TAILGATER
PLEASE USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE THROUGH THE FORM Hold down the "Ctrl" Key while clicking left mouse key to make multiple selections in a specific drop-down box. To remove a selection, simply click the highlighted choice and it will de-select. Do not press the ENTER KEY while moving through this form. When complete, click the "SUBMIT" Key at the end of the form. Immediately print a copy of the confirmation results form so that you have a record of your volunteer selections.
Number Attending	Your Name			We Can Help:	E-mail Address


Food Description	Select the dishes you can make (Hold down the CTRL key to make multiple selections in a single category)			Quantity of Each	Additional Information Specify additional details
Sandwiches	Please DO NOT pre-assemble the sandwiches, we will heat the contents and assemble them just before serving!			Please indicate the number of EACH type of sub sandwich
Main Course				Please indicate the quantity
Side Dishes				Please indicate the approximate quantity
Drinks				Please indicate the number of bottles
Misc.
Desserts				Please indicate the number of each (describe in additional detail at right)
Snacks				Please indicate the number of individually sized bags
Ice	We'll Bring Ice:		yes no	If yes, please indicate the number of bags.
Coolers	We'll Bring Cooler(s)		yes no	If yes, please indicate how many coolers can bring.
Mid/Alum	Grad Year			Midshipman/Alumni Name:
Additional Comments When you are finished entering your data, please click on the "submit" button below. IMMEDIATELY Print a copy of the confirmation sheet before returning to the form.

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		November 5, 2005 Navy vs Tulane Game Time 1:30 PM
AUTUMN - THEMED TAILGATER HOMECOMING GAME!!!
PLEASE USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE THROUGH THE FORM Hold down the "Ctrl" Key while clicking left mouse key to make multiple selections in a specific drop-down box. To remove a selection, simply click the highlighted choice and it will de-select. Do not press the ENTER KEY while moving through this form. When complete, click the "SUBMIT" Key at the end of the form. Immediately print a copy of the confirmation results form so that you have a record of your volunteer selections.
Number Attending	Your Name			We Can Help:	E-mail Address


Food Description	Select the dishes you can make (Hold down the CTRL key to make multiple selections in a single category)			Quantity of Each	Additional Information Specify additional details
Sandwiches	Please DO NOT pre-assemble the sandwiches, we will heat the contents and assemble them just before serving!			Please indicate the number of EACH type of sub sandwich
Main Course				Please indicate the quantity
Side Dishes				Please indicate the approximate quantity
Drinks				Please indicate the number of bottles
Misc.
Desserts				Please indicate the number of each (describe in additional detail at right)
Snacks				Please indicate the number of individually sized bags
Ice	We'll Bring Ice:		yes no	If yes, please indicate the number of bags.
Coolers	We'll Bring Cooler(s)		yes no	If yes, please indicate how many coolers can bring.
Mid/Alum	Grad Year			Midshipman/Alumni Name:
Additional Comments When you are finished entering your data, please click on the "submit" button below. IMMEDIATELY Print a copy of the confirmation sheet before returning to the form.

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			November 19, 2005 Navy vs Temple Game Time 1:30 PM
THANKSGIVING THEMED TAILGATER
PLEASE USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE THROUGH THE FORM Hold down the "Ctrl" Key while clicking left mouse key to make multiple selections in a specific drop-down box. To remove a selection, simply click the highlighted choice and it will de-select. Do not press the ENTER KEY while moving through this form. When complete, click the "SUBMIT" Key at the end of the form. Immediately print a copy of the confirmation results form so that you have a record of your volunteer selections.
Number Attending	Your Name			We Can Help:	E-mail Address

Food Description	Select the dishes you can make (Hold down the CTRL key to make multiple selections in a single category)			Quantity of Each	Additional Information Specify additional details
Sandwiches	Please DO NOT pre-assemble the sandwiches, we will heat the contents and assemble them just before serving!			Please indicate the number of each type of sub sandwich
Main Course				Please indicate the quantity
Side Dishes				Please indicate the approximate quantity
Drinks				Please indicate the number of bottles
Misc.
Desserts				Please indicate the number of each (describe in additional detail at right)
Snacks				Please indicate the number of individually sized bags
Ice	We'll Bring Ice:	yes no		If yes, please indicate the number of bags.
Coolers	We'll Bring Cooler(s)	yes no		If yes, please indicate how many coolers can bring.
Mid/Alum	Grad Year			Midshipman/Alumni Name:
Additional Comments When you are finished entering your data, please click on the "submit" button below

Rules of the USNA PC of NJ Tailgate

The food at the NJ Tailgater is for Midshipmen. Please plan to bring food and drinks for your family and friends. We sometimes serve as many as 300 midshipmen at our tailgater. The line begins to grow within minutes of hearing them sing Navy Blue and Gold.

TIPS & RULES

There is no drinking of alcoholic beverages while serving food to Midshipmen or in the presence of Midshipmen.

Food Handling Safety Measure MUST BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES. Servers must wash hands prior to handling food or utensils.

All mids, no matter where the THINK they are from... are from NJ. So, that sweet, freckle-faced kid with the Midwestern accent, he's from NJ, he/she just doesn't know it yet. Heap lots of food on his/her plate. At first they are shy and need to be prompted to get in line. They can't quite believe that we're out there serving up home cooked food for all midshipman.

If you bring food, plan to provide the equipment necessary to heat and/or serve it.

ICE - we always need ICE (unless it's snowing).

BEHAVE - If you are working at the NJ Tailgate, please remember, you are an ambassador of our State and USNA. We want every midshipmen's impression of NJ to be a positive one. Our club supports the administration of USNA and our words and actions must be indicative of that support.

PARKING is outside Gate D on the Navy side of the stadium. Your vehicle may occupy only one parking space. We generally have someone in the lot by 9AM on game day, but PLEASE NOTE: Game time is not noon this year. The home games start at 1:30PM.

BAKING - home baked cookies, brownies, muffins, cupcakes. If your son or daughter loves it, please bake it and bring it along. Bring enough for a couple dozen midshipman. Please wrap in individual servings so the mids can take it back to the yard if they are rushed to return.

HOME COOKED FOOD - make your best ziti, chili, lasagna, soup, cornbread, sausage & peppers, pierogies, whatever, they love home cooked, ethnic food. It is essential that you use the proper aluminum steam-tray-style pans. They are available at party stores and COSTCO/Sam's Club type stores. Don't use the 13 X 9 aluminum trays available at grocery stores. They do not fit the steaming trays. There are half-size steam tray pans. These are acceptable. We suggest that you get up early, heat your dish, wrap it in foil, then several layers of newspaper and put it in a cardboard box, layered with heavy towels. The food stays warm and is much easier to reheat in the chafing dishes.

SODA/SNACKS - cases of soda, ice tea, flavored water, Gatorade, etc. may be purchased at those large wholesale food clubs. We find the midshipmen prefer non-carbonated beverages during the hot weather. If you have a large cooler, please fill it with ice and bring it along. We need lots of ice storage containers to keep drinks cold.

SANDWICHES/FRIED CHICKEN - We are seeking corporate and family monetary ($) donations to purchase sub-style sandwiches and fried chicken for some of our tailgaters. If you can help with this, either through donations yourself or perhaps approaching local businesses for donations, please contact the Butlers and let them know what you can do. Any donations for tailgating must be made payable to: USNA PC of NJ. The donation you solicit or your personal donation is tax deductible. Please note on the check that the funds are for tailgating purposes.

PAPER PRODUCTS - this is a rather costly component of our tailgating operation. In the past we've been fortunate to have parents donate all of our paper products. Janet and Les Korsos are our Paper/Plastic Products Coordinator. Please e-mail them direct if you can donate products or cash for these supplies. We need plastic cutlery, napkins, paper dishes, soup bowls and hot beverage cups.

CASH - If you are unable to attend you might consider sending the club a cash donation. As stated previously, the donation is tax deductible and any checks must be made payable to USNA PC of NJ. Indicate "tailgate" in the memo field so we know that it should be applied to a tailgating event. Click here to donate cash:

PROPS - The club owns tables, grills, propane stoves, warming trays, sterno, matches etc. If you are bringing a dish that requires special preparation, please check with the Korsos beforehand to make sure it is needed for the event you are attending. We can always use USNA decorations. Flags, American, Navy or USNA are always welcome.

HAVE FUN - we have the best time preparing for the arrival of our midshipmen and their friends. You won't believe the feeling you get when you look out at the growing line of hungry fellows and gals. Just wait 'til you hear the first one thank you from the bottom of his/her heart. The last home cooked meal some of them had was several months prior.		YOU - We'd especially like to have you at the tailgater, so would your midshipman. How proud he/she would be to bring along his roommate and friends to the biggest spread on game day. We set up at around 9AM, if that's too early for you, arrive after the game and help with the clean-up. If you can't make it, send your homemade goodies down to USNA with a parent who lives close by.
	NJ's Kristin Strizki '06 Varsity Cheerleader

Tickets for Navy Games are available by calling 1-800-US4-NAVY.

Questions:

Call or write to
Dave and Isabella Butler
161 Milton Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-0748

dbutler007@aol.com

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