HRB Currents, June 2018 Page 1

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01 June 2018 Issue No: 18-06

IN THIS ISSUE:

Page 1

• Base Commander’s Note

Page 2

• Sr. Vice Commander’s Note

• Secretary/Treasurer’s Note

Page 4

• June Birthdays

• Upcoming Events

Page 5

• June Historic Events

• Sub Ball Cake Cutting

Page 6

• WWII Memorial & Hall of

Fame Ceremonies

Page 9

• Welcome Aboard

Page10

• KAP(SS)4KID(SS) News

• USS Scorpion Memorial

Page 12

• 134th Memorial Day Parade

Page 13

• Happy Birthday Guy

Putman

• USWN Articles

Page 16

• Officers and Key Personnel

Attachment: May Meeting Minutes

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Our Creed: To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its Constitution.

In addition to perpetuating the memory of departed shipmates, we shall provide a way for all Submariners to gather for the mutual benefit and enjoyment. Our common heritage as Submariners shall be strengthened by camaraderie. We support a strong U.S. Submarine Force.

The organization will engage in various projects and deeds that will bring about the perpetual remembrance of those shipmates who have given the supreme sacrifice. The organization will also endeavor to educate all third parties it comes in contact with about the services our submarine brothers performed and how their sacrifices made possible the freedom and lifestyle we enjoy today."

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From the Base Commander

Shipmates:

I hope this

message find all

of you in good

health and spirits.

By the time you

get this edition of

the Currents we will have

completed a busy month of

events for May. I want to thank

all of you who planned,

conducted and participated in the

May events.

This will be my last input to the

Currents since I am stepping

down as your Base Commander

this month. My wife and I are

moving to Georgia to be close to

our kids and grandkids. It has

been my pleasure to be

intimately involved in the

workings of our base for the last

six years from Junior Vice to

Base Commander.

HAMPTON ROADS

BASE

≈≈ CURRENTS ≈≈

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I was honored to serve you. I am a life member of

Hampton Roads Base so you may see me from time

to time even though I will be living near Atlanta

Georgia. The new slate of officers will be presented

to you as soon as possible and I know they will be

dedicated to keeping our Base one of, if not the best

base in USSVI.

V/R

Jim

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From the Senior Vice-Commander

As the season has changed to

Spring, we are seeing changes

among our own USSVI

leadership. I would like to

take this opportunity to thank

Jim for his time and devotion

to our Hampton Roads Base as Junior/Senior Vice

and Commander. As Jim and his wife move to

Georgia to be surrounded by their children and

grandchildren, we wish him and his family health and

happiness for years to come. I am eager to step-up in

the interim and take the reins, to listen and learn from

the elders, and also embrace this season of change.

With Gary as the interim Senior Vice and Adam

volunteering as the interim Junior Vice, I feel this

team will be strong and our successful efforts will

continue.

A favorite quote of mine is that, "I have learned

through life that everyone wants a perfect ending.

But over the years I have learned that some of the

best poems do not rhyme, and many great stories do

not have a clear beginning, middle, or end. Life is

about not knowing, embracing change, and taking a

moment and make the best of it without knowing

what’s going to happen next."

Fair winds and Following Seas Jim - enjoy and

embrace this new change in your life!

V/r

Ted Vorce

Senior Vice-Commander

tvorce@verizon.net

757-376-2458

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From the Secretary/

Treasurer

The end of May was very

busy, the Submarine Memorial

and Hall of Fame Boat

ceremonies at the SLF, the 50th

Anniversary Memorial Ceremonies for the USS

SCORPION, and the 134th Portsmouth Memorial

Day Parade. That was a lot in a short period of time.

I hope you were able to partake in some, if not all, of

these events. All three of these are important events

to us as veterans, as they allow us to honor those who

went before us, the first two in particular, since they

are submarine force related and are directly related to

the first part of the USSVI creed.

As for me, May was very important, I was cleared by

both my surgeon and Physical Therapy from all

restrictions that were imposed on me by the

replacement of both of my knees. I’ll have routine

checkups for a year before I’m fully cleared but I

expect to be riding my bicycle by the middle of this

month, hooray!

STS1(SS) Sam Stevens is still working on our new

Base website (https://www.hrb-ussvi.org/), making

modifications and improvements. In the Members

Qualification section, we’ve added a new section; it

identifies members who have come to our attention

that need to be visited or called because they have

become shut-ins or for some similar reason. If you

can, reach out to one of these members, please login

to our website and go to the link to this page by

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hovering over the Member Quals button. They’ll

really appreciate the interaction (they really need it).

There has been no change as of yet with the new

USSVI National website

(https://www.ussvi.org/home.asp). We have asked

for an update and explanation of what is going on

with the website from our District Commander and

Regional Director. They don’t have the answers but

we hope they will get them for us from our National

leadership.

That will be all from me for this month. As always, if

you need something don’t hesitate to email me or call

me so I can help you out. I’m only as far away as

your computer or the other end of your phone;

otherwise…

~ Stay Safe & Stay Well ~

EMCS(SS) Craig S. Werner, U.S.N. (Ret.)

Hampton Roads Base Secretary & Treasurer

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We remember….

Boats Lost in June

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USS O-9 (SS-70): Lost on Jun 20, 1941 with the loss

of 34 men when it foundered off Isle of Shoals, 15

miles from Portsmouth, NH.

USS S-27 (SS-132): Lost on June 19, 1942 when it

grounded off Amchitka Island. She was on the

surface in poor visibility, charging batteries and

drifted into the shoals. When she could not be freed

and started listing, the captain got the entire crew to

shore (400 yards away) in relays using a 3-man

rubber raft. The entire crew was subsequently

rescued.

USS R-12 (SS-89): Lost on June 12, 1943 with the

loss of 42 men near Key West,

FL during a practice torpedo

approach. The cause was

probably flooding through a

torpedo tube. The CO and 2

other men on the bridge

survived, as did 18 crew

members on liberty at the time

of the accident.

USS Runner (SS-275): Lost between June 26 and

July 4th, 1943, with the loss of

78 men.

Runner was on her 3rd war

patrol probably due to a mine.

Prior to her loss, she reported

sinking a freighter and a

passenger-cargoman off the

Kuriles. This boat's last known ship sink happened on

June 26th, so she probably hit that mine on or after

that date but before July 4th, when she was scheduled

back at Midway.

USS Herring (SS-233): Lost on June 1, 1944 with

the loss of 83 men near

Matsuwa Island. Herring was

on her 8th war patrol and was

conducting a surface attack

when a shore battery spotted

her and made 2 direct hits on

her conning tower and

causing her loss. Before being

sunk, she had sunk a freighter and a passenger-

cargoman. Herring was the only US submarine sunk

by a land battery.

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USS Golet (SS-361): Lost on June 14, 1944 with the

loss of 82 men. On her 2nd

war patrol, Golet was

apparently lost in battle with

antisubmarine forces north of

Honshu.

USS Bonefish (SS-223): Lost on June 19, 1945 with

the loss of 85 men when sunk near Suzu Misaki.

Winner of 3 Navy Unit

Citations, Bonefish was

on her 8th war patrol.

After sinking a

passenger-cargoman,

Bonefish was subjected to

a savage depth charge

attack.

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HRB June Birthdays

3: Paul Schmidt 8: Bill Tilton 11: Dick Helm, Rock Pedroni 13: Jon Walsh 17: Robert Beech 19: Alan Grossman 20: Bill Mulligan 23: Dan Bohlke 25: Clyde Russell 26: Andy Vuckovich 28: Dave Lockwood 30: Efren Monis, Bill Newton, David Stanley

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Upcoming Events

June 2018

21: Base Meeting / Holland Club Induction

July 2018

21: Base Meeting /Annual Picnic / Scholarship Award

Announcement

August 2018

18: Base Meeting

September 2018

15: Base Meeting

October 2018

20: Base Meeting

21-28: USSVI Convention Cruise

November 2018

12: Veterans’ Day Parade

20: Base Meeting

December 2018

07-09: Holiday Party

15: Base Meeting

January 2019

19: Base Meeting

February 2019

16: Base Meeting

March 2019

16: Base Meeting

April 2019

20: Base Meeting

May 2019

18: Base Meeting

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June Historic Events

June 5, 1794 - The first officers of the U.S. Navy

under the new United States Constitution are

appointed: John Barry, Samuel Nicholson, Silas

Talbot, Joshua Barney, Richard Dale, and Thomas

Truxtun. They are also asked to supervise the

construction of new ships.

June 8.1830 - The sloop of war USS Vincennes

becomes the first US Navy warship to circle the

globe when she returns to New York. She departs

on Sept. 3, 1826, rounds Cape Horn and cruises the

Pacific protecting American merchantmen and

whalers until June 1829.

June 6, 1918 - After Allied troops take Hill 142 at

Chateau-Thierry, France, during World War I, 12

enemy soldiers crawl in a position to counter attack

with five light machine guns. Realizing his

company might withdraw if fired upon, Marine

Gunnery Sgt. Maj. Ernest A. Janson, quickly rushes

and bayonets two enemy leaders, forcing the rest of

the enemy attackers to withdraw. For his

"conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" on this

occasion, he is awarded the Medal of Honor by

both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army.

May 23, 1939 - USS Sailfish / Squalus (SS 192),

bottomed at 243 ft. after a valve failure caused

flooding, was located by her sister ship, USS

Sculpin (SS 191) and established communications.

Using the McCann Rescue Chamber, divers from a

submarine rescue ship were able to save the

remaining 33 Sailors from Sailfish/Squalus. Four

enlisted divers were awarded the Medal of Honor

for their efforts in the rescue and salvage.

June 9, 1944 - During her Fifth War Patrol, USS

Harder (SS 257) sinks Japanese destroyer Tanikaze

in the Sibitu Passage, about 90 miles southwest of

Basilan Island. On June 6, she sinks the Japanese

destroyer Minazuki 120 miles east-northeast of

Tarakan, Borneo. On June 7, Harder sinks the

Japanese destroyer Hayanami south of the Japanese

fleet anchorage at Tawi, southeast of the Sibitu

Passage, Borneo. On the morning of Aug. 24,

Harder is sunk in Dasol Bay, Philippines, by enemy

depth charges on its Sixth War Patrol. There are no

survivors and the crew is never recovered. For his

"conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity " in sinking

the Japanese destroyers during the Fifth War Patrol,

Cmdr. Samuel D. Dealey, Harder’s CO, is

posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

June 6, 1957 - Two F8U Crusaders and 2 A3D

Skywarriors fly nonstop from USS Bon Homme

Richard (CVA 31) off the coast of California to

USS Saratoga (CVA 60) off the east coast of

Florida. This is the first carrier-to-carrier

transcontinental flight. The F8Us take 3 hours and

28 minutes and the A3Ds completed the crossing in

4 hours and 1 minute.

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Cake Cutting

Last month’s edition had a few pictures from the ball

but, I was not able to get a good shot of the cake

cutting.

Thanks to SUBLANT PIO that gap is filled

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WWII Memorial and Hall of Fame

Ceremonies

The 2018 Submarine Memorial Service and Hall of

Fame Induction was held on 19 May at the Norfolk

Submarine Learning Center. About 25 Hampton

Roads Base members attended. Special recognitions

go to: Ken Swan for taking the lead in championing

Memphis; Dick Helm for his support of the WWII

memorial; and to former Memphis crew member

Kerry Logan, former Memphis COB Ron O’Donnell,

and Hampton Roads Base Cob Craig Dudley, for

their fine, but unsubmarinerly, marching in step in

the color guard.

Once more, the bell tolled for those on each of the

fifty-two lost boats, as a representative miniature was

retired. A fifty-third bell rang to honor those who

lost their lives on submarines where the boat herself

was not lost.

HRB Chaplain Brian Krammes led the prayer of

blessing the memorial wreath:

The wreath was then presented by Ed Kracker. The

memorial wreath then will be taken to sea by the USS

Boise on her next sailing.

Dear Lord,

thank you for letting us come together to

remember our fallen shipmates and friends

who are now on “Eternal Patrol”.

Please bless this wreath that will be cast

upon the waters, in memory of those

shipmates;

and watch over the good ship Boise and the

Submariners that carry it to sea.

We also ask that you bless our actions of

dedication. Look over those of us still on

those Earth who need Your guidance for

ourselves, our service and our country.

Please, Lord, heal those who are hurting

and comfort us as we mourn.

We ask this in Your Name,

Amen

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Regarding the Hall of Fame, the following 24 May

USWN article, written by SUBLANT public Affairs

Staff, pretty well covers it,

USS Memphis Inducted into Submarine

Hall of Fame SUBLANT Public Affairs, DVIDS, May 22

NORFOLK, VA. - Vice Admiral William Merz,

Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfare

Systems, was the guest speaker at the ceremony.

Merz, who commanded Memphis from 2003 to

2006, described his crew as ordinary guys who did

extraordinary things.

“My crew (USS Memphis) was an amazing

bunch of ordinary submariners. I know a lot of

people say that humbly, but I have documentation

to prove it,” said Merz. “Working together that

ordinary group quickly turned into extraordinary.

We wanted to be the boat that you picked to do the

hard missions. The boat that when you knew it had

to get done, that Memphis would get it done.”

During the ceremony Master Chief Radioman

(Ret.) Ron O’Donnell, former Memphis

crewmember, and Merz presented Cmdr. Leightom

Pitre, commanding officer, and Master Chief

Machinist Mate Cindy Huratiak, command master

chief, of Submarine Learning Facility with

Memphis’ shadow box.

“On behalf of all the officers and crew who

served aboard USS Memphis, from 1977 to 2011, I

would like to present this shadow box,” said

O’Donnell.

Each hall of fame inductee’s shadow box is

displayed in the Alcorn Auditorium, located inside

Submarine Learning Facility, with a history plaque

below it. The Alcorn Auditorium is used by today's

submarine crews and offers a visual display of

their heritage.

“The submarines are the forefront. They are

the ones that knock down the door and every day I

am in the Pentagon I learn more and more the

importance of this community,” said Merz. “This is

a tremendous honor that you have bestowed on me,

my ship and everyone who has served on USS

Memphis.”

Memphis became the 20th submarine inducted

into the Submarine Hall of Fame. Memphis, a Los

Angeles-class submarine, was commissioned Dec.

17, 1977, re-designated an experimental submarine

during 1989 to test composite hull structures,

unmanned underwater vehicles, advanced sonars,

hull friction reduction, and other advanced

technologies for the Los Angeles and Seawolf

classes. Memphis was decommissioned Apr. 1,

2011.

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VADM Merz – Arriving

Our National Anthem

Kerry, Ron & Dick

VADM William Merz reminiscing

Presenting Memphis' Shadow Box

The ceremonies were followed by an excellent picnic

at the rear of Ramage Hall. Also tours of the

Submarine Learning Center and of USS Boise were

available.

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WELCOME ABOARD

At the 19 May meeting our membership again grew,

this time with the addition of three shipmates.

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CSCS(SS) Rudy Summers was on the USS City of

Corpus Christy (SSN-705) when he received his

dolphins in 1989.

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STS1(SS) Tom Carty received his dolphins aboard

USS Benjamin Franklin in 1976.

Tom has been in USSVI since 2006 and has moved

to this area from Egg Harbor area in Jew Jersey,

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STSCM(SS) Harlie Dockens received his dolphins

while aboard USS Pogy (SSN – 647) in1975,

A big “Welcome Aboard” to all of you!

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KAP(SS)4KID(SS) News

On April 22 the K4K crew visited NMC-P. The crew

consisted of Craig Werner, Lynn Moran, Robert

Vincent, Joe Demnicki, and Earl Densten.

The picture below was supplied to us by Veronica’s

Mom.

Veronica, Mom, Lynn, Joe, Bob, Earl & Craig

Speaking of NMC-P, Chris Brogan, our contact there,

attended our meeting and gave a presentation. He

mentioned that not only the kids get something

positive from our visits but that the parents AND

staff have their days brightened more than a little bit.

Here is Chris who is flanked by our dynamos for

KAP(SS)4Kid(SS), Sid Sidlovsky and Rich Corey.

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USS SCORPION MEMORIAL

About twenty-five HRB members and guests were

among the several hundred at the 26 May ceremonies

marking the 50th year since the Scorpion was lost.

Shipmate John Donaldson has been involved with the

Scorpion family for several years. He has provided

much assistance to the memorial events that are also

supported by the local Knights of Columbus.

John sent the following article; the pictures are from

SUBLANT PAO.

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Norfolk, VA 26 May 2016 - The Hampton Roads

Base United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.,

supported the 50th Memorial honoring the 99

Shipmates of USS Scorpion at a ceremony held on

Naval Station Norfolk at the location where families

waited on a cold rainy day 50 years ago in eager

anticipation of the return of their loved ones. This

year, the weather was a lot nicer than almost all of

the previous 5-year memorials.

The ceremony was planned and executed by

Scorpion family members and friends under the

direction of Ms. MaryEtta Nolan, daughter of Chief

of the Boat TMC(SS) Walter Bishop, and her

husband Art Nolan.

Over 350 family members and former Scorpion

shipmates were in attendance along with another 200

local Sailors, civilians and USSVI members.

In a rather unorthodox manner, Submarine Force

Commander Vice Admiral Joseph E. Tofalo

introduced Captain (ret) William E. Richardson, who

earned his submarine warfare insignia (dolphins) on

USS Scorpion, who then introduced his son, Chief of

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Naval Operations, Admiral John M. Richardson. In

his introduction of his son, Captain Richardson

remarked that he passed along his sword and Ensign

shoulder boards to him when he was commissioned

and his shoulder boards for each subsequent

promotion up to the rank of Captain, after which he

told his son that he was on his own from then on! He

carried on the Navy tradition in excellent form,

culminating in his selection as the 31st Chief of

Naval Operations!

The ceremony included the surviving spouses who

presented a wreath to be taken to sea on a future

submarine deployment, reading of the names of the

99 Shipmates, tolling of a bell in their honor, a rifle

salute, taps and the Navy Hymn.

Attendees were then offered tours of the USS Boise

(SSN 764) and the Submarine Learning Facility.

A special thanks to the USSVI members who

volunteered to assist with the planning and execution

of this memorable event:

Christopher Fairbanks

Gene DeStefano

Harry Seibel

John Pedroni

Lynn Moran

Ron O'Donnell

John Donaldson

With the conclusion of the 50th Memorial, the

responsibility for conducting future Scorpion

memorials has been assumed by the Hampton Roads

USSVI Base. Memorials on off years will be

coordinated with the Knights of Columbus and held

at War Memorial Park in Newport News. Five-year

memorials will be held at Naval Station Norfolk with

sponsorship coordinated with Naval Station and

Submarine Force Public Affairs offices.

‘’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’

Scorpion Memorial Ceremony- Naval Station Norfolk

CNO and his father, retired Captain Bill Richardson

VADM Tofalo escorting Ruthann Crowley, widow of

Scorpion Sailor

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Scorpion widows present Memorial Wreath

YN2 Rachael Skelton, granddaughter of SK2 Julies

Jackson

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134th Portsmouth Memorial Day

Parade

Over the past weeks both trailers were extensively

refurbished. Many thanks to Sid Sidlovsky for use of

his backyard for storage and shipyard. Early in May

a working party consisting of George Williams, Brian

Daugherty, Ed Wegiel, Bob Coe, Gary Galles, Sid,

and Marlin Boyle rewired the trailer lights, did wood

repairs, fiberglass work and added a support strut for

the submarine stern. Pictures below:

Working Party

Working (?) Party

Ready for Paint

As weather permitted, additional paint work was

done on both trailers. Sid stated that Gary Galles

made several trips in the last week to work on the

trailers.

Clouds, but not rain greeted the twenty HRB

members and one guest when they mustered at I. C.

Norcom High School on 28 May. There were still

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some items on the overhaul punch list, but as the

photos below show, things were completed prior to

setting the maneuvering watch and answering bells.

Ready to Answer Bells

Muster next to the head? - What's wrong with that?

Last Minute Touches to Personnel Trailer

Locked & Well Loaded

After Action Activities

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Happy Birthday to Guy Putman

This article is being written as our shipmate and

associate member Guy Putman joins the over 53,000

American centenarians.

He was born in Baltimore (You can figure the date.)

Guy enlisted in 1935 and became a Yeoman. In 1941

he was commissioned and later directed cargo

handling and disbursements on various assignments.

After advancing to LtCDR, Guy retired from the

Navy in 1953. His civilian career was in the banking

industry. Post retirement, fishing became one of his

prime interests.

In addition to being very involved in Scouting, he

found time to become an associate member of the

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Submarine Veterans of WWII and later as an

associate member of USSVI-Hampton Roads Base.

It is well known that he is an accomplished ballroom

dancer and dance instructor. It’s been said that the

ladies queue up to be his dance partner.

Here are a couple of phots from the May meeting

where we sang Happy Birthday and enjoyed a slice

of birthday cake.

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USWN Articles

USS Scorpion Family Members Remember

99 Submariners Lost 50th Anniversary Ceremony Held at Memorial

Site

Staff, SUBLANT Public Affairs, May 29

NORFOLK, VA — Family members, friends, and

submariners past and present gathered at the

Scorpion Memorial on Norfolk Naval Station May

26, to honor the memory of the 99 Sailors lost aboard

the attack submarine USS Scorpion (SSN 589).

The ceremony marked the 50th anniversary of

Scorpion's loss on May 22, 1968. A crowd of over

500 gathered to remember the 99 Sailors on eternal

patrol, to honor the families left behind, and to

strengthen the friendships developed over the years.

Following the invocation by Capt. Melvin

Underwood, the Submarine Force chaplain, Vice

Adm. Joseph E. Tofalo, commander, Submarine

Forces, gave opening remarks welcoming all in

attendance on behalf of the United States Submarine

Force.

"I can think of nothing more appropriate on this

beautiful Memorial Day weekend morning than to

formally pause for a moment to reflect on these great

Americans who gave their lives in the service of this

country," Tofalo said.

Tofalo thanked all who planned the event,

welcomed the families, and introduced retired

Captain Bill Richardson, a former Scorpion crew

member. Richardson had the honor of introducing his

son and the guest speaker of the ceremony Chief of

Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson.

Adm. Richardson, too, reflected on the

importance of this ceremony in Submarine Force

history. "If you are a submariner, if you are part of

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the submarine family, if you are a former submariner,

or interested in the submarine force or the Navy, you

could not ask to be in a better place than here on this

pier in Norfolk, right now to celebrate this

memorial."

Richardson's words to the families were of

compassion and reflection. He reminded them that

the Navy will continue to remember. "We use the

word family a lot when we talk about our service in

the Submarine Force. You see through this crowd

that this is a multi-generational family," said

Richardson. "We reach out today and every day to

strengthen one another."

To veterans, he shared his appreciation for their

continued patriotism and desire to preserve the

history and heritage of the force. To submariners

serving today, Richardson said, "We will not pass up

any opportunity to get better professionally and to

make our force more lethal and more deadly for our

enemies and more safe for our Sailors."

After recognizing the families, Capt. Maryetta

Nolan, daughter of Chief Torpedoman Walter

William Bishop, the Chief of the Boat on Scorpion at

the time of her loss, introduced the Sailors who

would be reading of the 99 names and tolling the

bell. Machinist Mate Chief Patrick Smith, the

grandson of LT David Lloyd, Scorpion's executive

officer, and Lt. Charles Koller, grandnephew of

Bishop, read the names of each submariner as

Yeoman Second Class Rachael Skelton,

granddaughter of Storekeeper Second Class Julies

Jackson, tolled the bell.

After the reading of five names, the bell was

struck twice. Once for the lost Sailor and once for the

family left behind.

As the last name was read and the final bell

struck, a 21-gun salute was rendered, followed by the

playing of taps by the U.S. Fleet Force Band.

At the close of the ceremony, a wreath dedicated

to the Scorpion crew was presented by the Scorpion

Widows to Tofalo, who received the wreath on

behalf of the Submarine Force. The wreath will be

ceremoniously committed to the deep by the next

deploying Norfolk-based submarine.

‘’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’

50 Years Ago, Navy Sub USS Scorpion

Sank with 99 Crewmen Courtney Mabeus, Virginia-Pilot, May 28

NORFOLK, VA — For years, Russ Fennick was

wracked with guilt when people would apologize to

him for the loss of a father he never knew.

Fennick was just 3 months old when Navy Seaman

William R. Fennick left Norfolk on a routine

deployment to the Mediterranean. He has seen his

father only in photos since.

The elder Fennick was a fire control technician on

board the Skipjack-class nuclear submarine USS

Scorpion (SSN 589). Russ Fennick was 6 months old

on May 27, 1968, when his mother, Eileen Bentle, held

him on a pier at Naval Station Norfolk and waited,

along with a couple of dozen other families, in driving

rain for their sailor to return. Hours passed. Families

were sent home.

News broke on television that night: The Scorpion

was missing.

No one truly knows what happened, but the families

of the crew are acutely aware of the outcome: 99

members of the Navy's silent service never returned. A

massive search along the sub's projected course in the

eastern Atlantic ensued. On Oct. 31, 1968, Chief of

Naval Operations Adm. Thomas Moorer announced

that the Scorpion had been found more than 400 miles

southwest of the Azores in more than 10,000 feet of

water.

In a private memorial Saturday at Naval Station

Norfolk, families marked the anniversary of the

submarine's disappearance. Chief of Naval Operations

Adm. John Richardson served as the keynote speaker.

His father, Capt. William Richardson, who served in

the Scorpion from 1962 through 1965, also attended.

This much is certain: The Scorpion was heard from

on May 21, 1968, when Cmdr. Frances Slattery, the

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sub's skipper, sent a message indicating the boat's

position south of the Azores and giving an anticipated

return time of around 1 p.m. six days later. The

Scorpion had been sent on a classified mission around

the same time, according to news reports.

A seven-panel naval board of inquiry was convened

to investigate. It pored over thousands of photos

looking for clues, but could not come up with a

definitive answer.

"The certain cause of the loss of the Scorpion

cannot be ascertained," the court's final report read,

according to a Feb. 1, 1969, story in The Virginian-

Pilot.

Documents declassified in 1984 after a request by

The Pilot and the now-defunct Ledger-Star suggested

that an accidental torpedo explosion may have caused

the sub to sink, crushing its hull.

"The disappearance of USS Scorpion is one of the

greatest non-wartime tragedies in our Navy's history,"

Navy spokeswoman Lt. Lauren Chatmas said in a

statement earlier this week. "We remain deeply

saddened by the loss of the 99 sailors, and we honor

their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families. We

remember and pay tribute to their courage, their service

to our country and their commitment to duty."

The lack of an absolute reason for Scorpion's

sinking gave way to theorists who have suggested a

variety of explanations, including that it was sunk by

Russians in retaliation for the loss of one of its subs in

the Pacific. Others have alleged Navy cover-ups.

MaryEtta Nolan has been organizing the Scorpion

memorials for decades. Her father, Chief Petty Officer

Wally Bishop, was the chief of the boat on the sub. She

has heard the stories and dismisses them.

"Nothing's going to change the circumstances," said

Nolan, a captain in the Navy reserves' nurse corps.

For her, the memorials are a chance to learn about

the sailors who served with her father, who is forever

etched in her memory as a hero.

"I love to hear the stories," she said.

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Base Officers & Key Personnel

Base Commander: Jim Reynolds 757-479-0034 stpreynolds@gmail.com Senior Vice Commander: Ted Vorce 757-376-2458 tvorce@verizon.net Junior Vice Commander: Gary Galles 757-714-2733 garygalles@hotmail.com Secretary/Treasurer: Craig Werner 757-373-3142 grumpyoldsquid@gmail.com COB: Craig Dudley 757-971-5021 submarine.a.ganger93@gMail.com Storekeeper: R. O. Bradford 757-498-3230 ussvi.hrb.storekeeper@gmail.com Chaplain: Brian Krammes 757-621-2182 ussvihrbchaplain@gmail.com Events Coordinator: Gary Galles 757-714-2733 garygalles@hotmail.com Kap(SS)4Kid(SS) Coordinator: Rich Corey 757-365-0134 rcorey1@charter.net Social Media Coordinator, Webmaster: Sam Stevens 757-814-7976

sstvns7@gmail.com

Base Historian: Paul Schmidt 757-481-1297 pschmidt@PBP-attorneys.com Newsletter Editor: Marlin Boyle 757-238-0632 ussvi.hrb.editor@gmail.com

Hampton Roads Base of the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.

A 501(c)19 Veteran Organization, Tax ID №, 06-1007203

Base Meetings are the 3rd Saturday of each month (except March) at FRA Hall #60, 9601 1st View Street, Norfolk, VA 23503-1603

www.USSVI.org (find a Base/Virginia/Hampton Roads)

Hampton Roads Base

United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. “To Perpetuate the Memory of our Shipmates, who gave their lives

in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country.”

Regular Base Meeting Minutes for 19-MAY-2018 Meeting was called to order by Base Commander, Jim Reynolds at 11:15 hours and the normal meeting opening sequence was followed:

A moment of silence for our departed brother and sister submariners was observed.

The invocation was made by Base Chaplain, Brian Krammes.

The USSVI Creed was read by the Base Senior Vice Commander, Ted Vorce.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Base Commander, Jim Reynolds.

The Tolling of the Boats Ceremony was read by Base Secretary & Treasurer, Craig Werner while the bell was rung by Base Chaplain, Brian Krammes.

The visiting family of Master Chief Thomas Joseph Balloch from the Groton, Connecticut, was introduced and welcomed before the bell was tolled to honor the Master Chief’s departure on eternal patrol.

A round robin of introductions was held starting with new members Thomas Carty, Harlie Dockens, Rudolph Summers, Randy Long, and Sam Simmons giving their names, qual boats and year they qualified then followed by all other members present identifying themselves with their qualification boats along with introducing any guests they brought to the meeting.

Binnacle List: Base Secretary & Treasurer, Craig Werner for Base Chaplain, Brian Krammes:

CAPT Theodore (Ted) Davis – Is 95 years old and languishing in his senior center. He could use someone “adopting” him and visiting with him on a regular basis; please see me for contact information.

ETR3(SS) Ed Hynes – Leukemia still and cannot be in any crowds (no recent contact).

STS1(SS) Brian W. Krammes – Is having another revision surgery on his right leg.

LCDR Mike McNamara – Has developed a kidney infection and will be restricted for about 3 months.

RMC(SS) Bill Mereno – is here today while recovering from knee replacement surgery.

CS1(SS) Roy S. Palmer – Is 90 years old, if he is still with us. He was living alone at the Devonshire in Newport News but is no longer there. His wife is deceased. We have lost contact with him and I need someone to try and track him down or determine what has happened to him. I have not been able to find an obituary for him.

MMCS(SS) Wilfred Tilton – Lives on the Big Island of Hawaii and I’ve spoken with him to determine he is safe, so far, from the volcanic eruption, even though he is only about 10 to 12 miles from the eruptions.

Secretary’s Report: Base Secretary & Treasurer, Craig Werner:

Minutes of the 21-APRIL-2018 Base Meeting were emailed out to all members on 22-APRIL.

All members are reminded to keep the Secretary informed of any changes in email address, snail mail address, phone number or any other personal statistics maintained by the base.

I need everyone’s help to keep everything up-to-date, please let me know if you know about others.

I especially need to know about any members who should be on the Binnacle list but aren’t.

If you need a member’s identity badge contact Terry Pattison, in person or by email (TPattison@Cox.net), so that he can generate one for you.

The new USSVI.org website is still not working correctly there is no further information as of yet.

Treasurer’s Report: Base Secretary & Treasurer, Craig Werner:

The combined Base Operating and Investment Accounts opening balance as of 01-MARCH-2018

The combined Base Operating and Investment Accounts opening balance as of 01-APRIL-2018 was $ 39,197.60.

The Base Operating Accounts had an income for the month of APRIL-2018 of $ 293.52.

The Base Operating Accounts had expenditures for the month of APRIL-2018 of $ 105.04.

The Schwab One Investment account started on 01-APRIL-2018 at $ 21,672.20 and ended on 30-APRIL-2018 at $ 21,605.72 for a net increase/decrease of $ 66.48 for the month of APRIL-2018.

The HRB Scholarship Program and General Operations Fund opened on 01-APRIL-2018 at $ 1763.83, after donations, and expenditures totalling $ 22.00, ended on 30-APRIL-2018 at $ 1785.83.

The HRB Kap(SS) 4 Kid(SS) Program opened on 01-APRIL-2018 at $ 3846.54, after donations, expenditures, and interest totalling $ 0.09, the program ended on 30-APRIL-2018 at $ 3846.63.

The HRB Emergency Relief Fund opened on 01-APRIL-2018 at $ 1207.43, after donations, expenditures, and interest totalling $ 10.03, ended on 30-APRIL-2018 a $ 1217.46.

The Storekeeper’s Petty Cash as of 31-APRIL-2018 was $ 115.20.

This has resulted in a net increase/decrease of $ 188.48 in the combined Base Operating and Investment Accounts for APRIL-2018.

The combined Base Operating and Investment Accounts ending balance as of 30-APRIL-2018 was $ 39,427.40.

Store Keeper’s Report: Base Storekeeper, R.O. Bradford:

All On-Hand merchandise is available for sale.

Patches and other merchandise from National can be ordered through the Storekeeper.

All the materials on the Help-Yourself table are free but anything added to the donations bucket helps and is appreciated.

Committee Reports:

Membership Committee – Base Senior Vice Commander, Ted Vorce: o The roster of all HRB members sent out on 06-APRIL-2018. o As of that roster, with gains and losses we are at - 274 - members; this is a gain of – 16 – members

over where we were this time last year and that’s great! We need to up the good work of bringing in new members.

o I’ve looked over the membership numbers nationally again and we still need to grow the Base by – 7 – members in order to tie with Charleston Base and – 8 – to take over 2nd place in membership.

o If you have any suggestions of ways to increase our membership and meeting attendance please let the Base leadership know of it.

o Anyone who thinks they are due a USSVI Longevity Pin should see Craig after the meeting.

Scholarship Committee – Base Senior Vice Commander, Ted Vorce: o The Committee has met to evaluate all the applications that were submitted and has made a

selection which has been confirmed by the Base Commander. o The candidates have been informed of the results. o The winning candidate will be announced at our June meeting. o The winning candidate has been invited to speak at the Base Picnic in July.

Program & Events Committee – Base Junior Vice Commander, Gary Galles: o Recently Completed Events:

The Submarine Memorial and Hall of Fame Boat ceremonies two days ago, we had 22 members attending this event.

o Pending Events: The 50th USS SCORPION Memorial Service will be 25 thru 28-MAY-2018 on NOB Norfolk. The 134th Portsmouth Memorial Day Parade in Portsmouth is on Monday, 28-MAY-2018.

We are in position #14 and will be gathering at I.C. Norcom High School by 09:30 hours. The Holland Club Induction Ceremonies FOR YEAR GROUP 1968 will be during our

16-JUNE-2018 meeting. The Base Picnic Meeting and Scholarship Awardee’s thank you will be on 21-JULY-2018. The USSVI 2018 National Convention is a cruise 21 thru 28-OCTOBER-2018; go to the

website, http://www.ussviconvention.org/2018/ for more information. The Veterans Day Parade, Memorial Service and Luncheon on 12-NOVEMBER-2018.

Ways and Means Committee – Base Junior Vice Commander, Gary Galles: o Raffle chances for tickets to this year’s Base Winter Holiday Party being sold at the raffles table.

Buy your raffle tickets for $1 each (there are no multi-ticket discounts). We’ll be drawing for a pair during our November’s Good of the Order.

o Submarine Pens are available for sale; see the Base Secretary & Treasurer, Craig Werner, after the meeting to purchase your pens.

o If you have suggestions for any other income streams let Base Leadership know of them.

Public Relations and Publicity Committee – Base Secretary & Treasurer, Craig Werner: o Sam Stevens has gotten us into the 3 local newspapers in Hampton Roads as a means of

publicizing our meetings and to try to draw in more members. o I haven’t yet been able to generate a quarterly news release about the Base and the work we do, but

I’m still working towards that goal. It will be included in the Undersea Warfare News and will also be released to the newspapers, radio stations and television stations in our area.

o A reminder for everyone, please wear your HRB ball caps and other USSVI logoed clothing (shirts, jackets, etcetera) when running around and about town. - We want to be seen, to get our name out in the community and to promote our public image.

o I have HRB generic business cards for everyone to carry see me if you need any.

Newsletter Committee – Newsletter Editor, Marlin Boyle: o If you have anything for next month’s newsletter, get it in by the twenty-fifth of this month. o All new members need to see the Newsletter Editor, Marlin Boyle to have their picture and simple

biography included in the newsletter.

Submarine Memorial and Hall of Fame Committee – Dick Helm for Committee Chairman, Ken Swan: o The event went off as scheduled. o We had 22 members in attendance so we were well represented. o The wet weather held off and the event was held outdoors as planned. o We manned the color guard and that went well.

Kap(SS) 4 Kid(SS) Committee – John Sidlovsky for Committee Chairman Rich Corey: o We visited the NMC-P Pediatrics Ward on 24-APRIL, with 5 members. o We visited with four families that were there. o We gave out stuffed animals, courtesy of Fred Lowack, and that went over so well that we have

purchased a supply of stuffed animals, with the K4K logo, to give out during future visits. o We will visit the NMC-P on 22-MAY, any who will be going please contact John Sidlovsky. o We now have a good supply of stuffed animals that are customized for the K4K program to give out

to the kids.

o Anyone wanting to make a donation specifically to the Kap(SS) 4 Kid(SS) program should get it to Craig and make sure you specify it’s for the Kap(SS) 4 Kid(SS) program.

Hampton Roads Base Emergency Relief Fund Committee – Committee Chairman, John Sidlovsky: o We’ve had no formal requests for assistance since our last meeting. o If you are in need of financial help, as per our Bylaws, contact any member of the committee. o Anyone wanting to make a donation specifically to the Emergency Relief Fund should get it to Craig

and make sure you specify it’s for the Emergency Relief Fund or drop it into the ERF Donations Box on the booze table.

USS SCORPION Memorial Committee – Committee Chairman, John Donaldson: o The 50th Anniversary Memorial Ceremonies will start at 10:00 hours, next Saturday, 26-MAY. o There will be a USSVI seating section, if you want to be there and haven’t already, see me for a

seating card today. o The Family will have a seating section and the Shipmates will have a seating section, both in front. o More than 450 people are expected.

Norfolk Sail Committee – Committee Chairman Base Commander, Brian Daugherty: o Brain Daugherty met with City of Norfolk Military liaison and he introduced Brian to three of the four

Norfolk Deputy City Managers this week (the fourth was out). o The City of Norfolk is still exploring this project and needs more information.

The City is looking for information on how this would benefit the city financially. o Brian Daugherty has met with HII and has their endorsement.

They have a concern about other Hampton Roads communities wanting to bring other submarine sails to the area.

We’ve told HII that as the only SubVet Base in the area, we will only support the Norfolk Sail project.

We may get some construction support from HII via the Apprenticeship program. o We need to man up the sub-committees and start their work.

Communications

Logistics and Engineering including Location

Timeline and Scheduling

Finances we’re looking at a project budget of up to $2M

Website and Social Media – Base Webmaster, Sam Stevens o https://www.hrb-ussvi.org, is up and running while still under development and modification. o Our Facebook page is now seeing more traffic and is a good advertisement for our website. o Website Analytics from Google show me how we’re doing. o If you have anything that you think should be posted on our website get it to Sam and he will format

it and clear it through the Base Secretary for posting.

Old Business:

Renovation of the Base Parade Trailers – Team Lead, John Sidlovsky. We had a working Saturday on 05-MAY starting at 10:00 hours.

o Initial Work on Sub Trailer: Sanded and initial fiberglass repairs to hull with concentration on Stern. Welded 1” Pipe & to C-Channel Support that was bolted to Stern to provide additional support

to Tail of the Sub. Replaced Trailer Lights. Replaced Trailer Jack. Repainted Prop

o Short Term Work this Month needed to be completed on Sub Trailer: Final fiberglass repair and sanding Repaint Sub Flat Black. Sand and touch-up paint Trailer Sand and touch-up Wheel Rims. Reinstall Prop.

o Long Term Work to be completed on Sub Trailer: Rework Battery wiring and Cigarette Lighter 12vdc power adapter. Re-detail Sub with Bow & Stern Water Level Markings (Hull number repainted maybe). Should Hull Number be changed from 757? Needs to have a 688 I-Boat Hull number.

o Initial Work on Personnel Trailer: Sanded and initial wood repairs to seating area. Sanded and initial priming of the trailer frame. Removed 2 Flag Holders

o Short Term Work this Month needed to be completed on Personnel Trailer: Final wood repair and sanding, repaint blue & yellow to seating area. Final sanding, priming, touch-up painting of the trailer frame. Replace trailer lights. Repaint Diesel Sub Wood Silhouette. Reinstall 3 Flag Holders with clamps instead of tie-wraps.

o Long Term Work to be completed on Personnel Trailer: Replace/Redesign Plastic protection of the (2) 688 Sub Silhouette. Note: A new set of Silhouettes may need to be produced.

o The follow-on working party after this meeting has been cancelled due to the weather.

Eagle Scout presentation for Shane Robert Catherman on Saturday, 05-MAY – Jim Reynolds: o The Eagle Scout Ceremony on the 5th went well. The Scout Council does a good job in elevating a

scout to the rank of Eagle. o Ted, Sam and I were one of two organizations sending presenters. Since this was my first Eagle

Scout presentation I was a little cautious about taking up too much time in reading the accompanying letter and Vice Admiral Fluckey Biography. When I do another one I will certainly read the letter and Highlight Admiral Fluckey's WWII exploits and Eagle Scout history.

o Both the Council President and the Eagle Scout's father are submariners so Ted and I encouraged them to join.

New Business – Base Secretary & Treasurer, Craig Werner:

Eagle Scout presentation for Jerimiah Brian Aldridge - Craig Werner o We need volunteers to represent us o 14:00 hours, Saturday, 02-JUNE o Liberty Baptist Church o 7025 Harbour View Boulevard o Suffolk, VA 23435

Base picnic - Base Secretary & Treasurer - Craig Werner: o It will be Saturday, 21-JULY-2018. o We’ve started Picnic ticket sales at the raffles table. THIS IS NOT A RAFFLE. o As we’ve done for the past several years, members will pay $5 a person while the Base will pick up

the balance. o There was a discussion about changing the location of the picnic.

A motion was made by Bud Warren and seconded by Bill Mereno, to keep the picnic at FRA #60 for this year and to research other locations next year.

The motion was passed by voice vote.

Most Active Member Program Proposal – Sam Stevens o There aren’t a lot of personal awards available from National, Region, or the District. o I’m proposing to develop a Base program to publically recognize and award those Base members

who deserve recognition because of attendance and contributions to the Base. o There was dissention from some of the membership because a lot of members do what they do

just to do it and don’t feel public recognition is necessary or even appropriate. o The Base Commander has given Sam the go-ahead to do more development work to have a

program to present to the membership. Program: Chris Brogan of the NMC-P Pediatrics Ward. Good of the Order:

Jim Reynolds will be leaving the area sometime shortly after the Base Picnic. o The Nominations Committee will put together a slate of candidates for the Base’s consideration.

The Committee will speak with potential candidates soonest and put together the slate of

candidates.

Nominations from the floor will be opened at our June meeting.

The election could be held at the 16-JUNE meeting if the slate is put together and

promulgated to the membership.

o The election should be held at the 18-AUGUST meeting is not before. o In the interim, as per our Bylaws, the Base Senior Vice Commander, Ted Vorce, will step up

Review of boats lost in the month - Base Secretary & Treasurer, Craig Werner: o USS SQUALUS (SS-192) in 1939 o USS LAGARTO (SS-371) in 1945 o USS STICKLEBACK (SS-415) in 1958 o USS SCORPION (SSN-589) in 1968

Review of members’ birthdays for the month - Base Commander, Jim Reynolds: o Marty Allison on 01-MAY o Mike Kenedy on 03-MAY o Tom Nutter on 03-MAY o John Pearl on 04-MAY o Smiley Cochran on 05-MAY o Mickey Baltgalvis on 06-MAY o Bill Rodgers on 08-MAY o Jack Ritz on 09-MAY o R.O. Bradford on 10-MAY o Gene Lockwood on 10-MAY o Bruce Marshall on 11-MAY o Doc Potts on 12-MAY

o John Anderson on 14-MAY o Woody Woodward on 15-MAY o James Taylor on 16-MAY o Andrew Clark on 16-MAY o Steve Sokolowski on 17-MAY o Rod Friedman on 17-MAY o Sammy Stevens on 21-MAY o Willie Schoenbrg on 23-MAY o Bugs Moran on 26-MAY o Fran Vorce on 26-MAY o Byron Pianalto on 30-MAY o Guy Putman on 31-MAY

Celebrating the 100th Birthday of Guy Putman. The Base has bought a cake to honor Guy and to congratulate him on his longevity. Guy said he is now starting on his second century.

The 50/50 raffle of $ 133 was won by: Gary Galles (the base received $ 132).

The booze raffle was won by: John Baldwin (the base received $ 120).

Winter Holiday Party tickets raffle brought in: $ 18.

There was $ 28 donated through the Donations Bucket for the Scholarship Program and General Operations Fund.

Pen Sales brought in: $ 39.

There was a total of $ 100 was donated for the Kap(SS) 4 Kid(SS) Program.

There was a total of $ 51 was donated for the Emergency Relief Fund.

There were - 69 - members and - 13 - guests present at this meeting. Our next Regular Base meeting will be: 16-JUNE-2018 here at FRA Hall #60. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 12:35 hours by Base Commander, Jim Reynolds. Fair Winds and Following Seas,

EMCS(SS) Craig S. Werner, U.S.N. (Ret.)

Hampton Roads Base Secretary & Treasurer

Storekeeper’s Inventory (as of: 19-MAY-2018)

ITEM Qty. On Hand Unit Cost Line Value Unit Price

BALL CAPS

HRB-USSVI (Silver Dolphins) 3 15.00$

HRB-USSVI (Gold Dolphins) 1 12.50$

HRB-Submarine Veteran (Silver Dolphins) 0 15.00$

HRB-Submarine Veteran (Gold Dolphins) 5 15.00$

HRB-USSVI (Commander) 1 12.50$

US Sub Vets Inc. (Commander) 3 12.50$

US Sub Vets Inc. (Captain) 2 15.00$

Holland Club (Silver Dolphins) 1 15.00$

Holland Club (Gold Dolphins) 2 15.00$

HRB-USSVI - Khaki (Silver Dolphins) 0 18.00$

HRB-Submarine Veteran - Khaki (Gold Dolphins) 3 15.00$

PATCHES & CLOTHING

Hampton Roads Chapter Patch 40 8.00$

USSVI Patch (4-1/2 x 3-1/8) 2 10.00$

USSVI Patch (3-5/8 x 3) 0 3.00$

USSVI Patch (2-7/8 x 2-3/8) 0 3.00$

USSVI Life Member Patch 2 6.00$

Vice Commander 1 3.50$

Life Member Rocker Patch 0 6.00$

Holland Club Patch 3 7.00$

Vice President Patch 1 3.00$

Base Secretary Patch 1 3.00$

Base Chaplain Patch 1 3.00$

Base Store Keeper Patch 2 3.00$

Associate Member Patch 1 3.00$

USSVI Bolo Tie 2 7.00$

USSVI Booney Hat (Khaki w/ Gold Dolphins) 1 20.00$

MISCELLANEOUS

HRB Challenge Coins 120 10.00$

HRB Decal (Silver Dolphins) 21 5.00$

HRB Decal (Gold Dolphins) 2 5.00$

Dolphin Decals (6") 2 1.75$

License Plate Frames 1 4.50$

2018 USSVI Calendars 0 10.00$