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Past Events
June 10 Branch 24 General Meeting and Installation
of Branch/Unit Officers-A special thanks to Past
President Claire Purdy for conducting the Installation
ceremony, and to FRC Manager, Brian Porter, and
staff for providing a delicious meal and great service.
June 14 All American Soap Box Derby.
East Coast Convention - Congratulations to Branch
24 Past President Penny Collins who was installed as
the East Coast Regional Vice President. May you
have a successful year!
Upcoming Events
July 01 Board of Directors meeting 1900 at the FRC
July 04 Independence Day
July 08 Branch 24 regular meeting 1900 at the FRC
July 15 FRC BOG Meeting
July 26 Quarterly Central Liaison Committee
meeting; 1400 election of officers. Branch 93, PAX
River, 21707 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD
Aug 4 Happy Birthday, U.S. Coast Guard 224 years!
Aug 5 Board of Directors meeting 1900 at the FRC Aug 12 Branch 24 regular meeting 1900 at the FRC
Aug 19 FRC BOG Meeting
September 20th (tentatively)- Our Annual picnic is
always a hit; the location is fabulous at the Bay Room,
Greenbury Point, past the Naval Academy Golf
Course. Pat Fedorowicz is donating and smoking a
whole hog, so bring your appetitie and don’t “PIG-
OUT” at home. Tickets will be sold in advance:
Contact 1st VP Fedorowicz if you would to help or
sell tickets for this event.
October 13-29 87th FRA National Convention, Omni
Bayfront Hotel in Corpus Christi, TX $109 room rate
+ taxes with code “FRA”. (361)887-1600 The 90th
FRA Birthday & Inaugural Ball on Saturday, 18
October is $40 per person and your reservation is due
by 29 September. You may send your payment with
preference of chicken or pork to Bobbie Pugh, 1863
Stonegate Ct., Baton Rouge, LA 70815-5405
President’s Report
UPCOMING EVENTS
Branch 24 Website
www.fra24.org
Dear Shipmates,
I look forward to serving as your Branch
President. I wish to thank the outgoing branch
officers and board members for their service and to
thank those who continue to serve as officers and
board members. We have a great team and I hope
that we can continue to meet our goals and
objectives.
On June 14, 2014, I attended my first Soap Box
Derby on Capitol Hill and witnessed the Fleet
Reserve in action. Our driver and car will be
heading to Akron, Ohio as a contestant for the
Championship. Thanks to all the volunteers in
Branch 24, and the Fleet Reserve Club for their
support. We will be recruiting drivers for next
year.
Your new officers look forward to our first official
Board Meetings at the Fleet Reserve and our
first East Coast Regional and National
Conferences. We will strive to keep everyone
informed and hope for participation of all members
at every event local, regional or national.
As a members of the Fleet Reserve, we encourage
everyone to exercise our legislative forum from the
National Headquarters. There is legislation
pending and increased scrutiny of the VA. We
have been associated with Branch 24 for
many years and we know that we can make a
difference.
In Loyalty, Protection, and Service
Clarence Maxie(Max) Templeton III
President Branch 24
FRC CLUB MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
email [email protected]
410-267-0621 Secretary, Valerie Reed
Call 1-800-FRA-1924 to renew your membership
by credit card TODAY! Don’t let it lapse.
Welcome Aboard
New Shipmates
SHIPMATES NOW SERVING ON THE STAFF OF THE SUPREME COMMANDER
Lenton E Bostick
Lorne E Doyle
James E. McMurtrey, III
Oscar W Osvatics
Jerald Tobin
James G Ware
Robert R Wixon
REST IN PEACE
Anthony J. Quirino
Charles F. Shoul
Charles M. Brown
Christopher D. Presley
David E. Guerra
Dennis Phillips
Edwin P. Geiger
Francis L. Riddick, Jr.
Francis P. Lanzer
Fred W. Grages
Frederick L. Fritchie
Gary L. Smith
Gilbert H. Steinfort
Gloria R. Tumminello
Harry T. Boggs, JR
J R Chaffin
James Goebel
James M. Augustine
James R. Scott
James R. McGovern
Jeffrey R. Macris
Jerry D. Stump
Jim Abels
John Doyle
Joseph D. Schroeter
Kathleen R. McConnell
Mark A. Paolicelli
Mark Hyman
Mark T. Humphries
Paul J. Striffler
Pauline Katauskas
Ramon A. Moore
Richard A. Williams
Richard C. Rowe
Richard Fairhurst
Richard Londrie
Robert D. Bythewood
Robert Eustace
Robert J. Denton
Robert Lee Peacock
Rodney P. Voisine
Roger D. Edwards
Ronald G. Liston
Samuel E. Critchfield
Sean Banks
Shane Curtis
Terry Benedict
Timothy H. Cook
Tommie R. Green
Tommy E. Payne
Tonya R. Henley
Warren S. Ragsdale
Wayne M. Gatewood, Jr.
William Apostol
William J. Philbin
William W. Hargrave, Jr.
Brenton A. Adams
Dwight Atkinson
John L Bragaw
Brian J Campbell
Eileen Carey
Anthony C Casullo
Sonny Lee Cave, Jr.
Amy D Cole
Shannon D. Coleman
Michael J Collins
Glen P. Cook
Stephen Curtas
Thomas M. Denn
Jeffrey Dietzman
Charles L. Dirienzo, Jr.
Josephy F. Donnelly
Dwight S. Durant
John W. Gardner
Earl W Hicks
Charles Kidd
Roland Lloyd
Jim E. Loe
Manuel Lopez
Michael Mahoney
Eric D Martinez
Kerwin E Miller
Anthony J. Moen
Wesley A Philbeck
Joseph D. Pieper
Kenneth R. Post
Jamie T. Reyes
Paul T Schneider
Susan Z. Schneider
Michael A. Shupp
Vaughn Spencer
David H Stickney
Michael J. Taylor
Kathyn Thorn
Glenn C Trumbower
Matice Wright
Steven D. Wyatt
AUXILIARY
Unit 24 Fleet Reserve Association July – Aug. 2014
UNIT MEETINGS: Katherine Bearden, President 410-255-6620 Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7:35 p.m.
The Board of Directors meetings precede regular meetings at 7:00 p.m.
Chaplain: Linda Masterson (410) 263-3569 The list compiled from Feb/March of members’ cards and visits was given to Linda Masterson. Member Barbara Grady passed away on 4/13/14. Barbara’s daughters, Unit members Marilyn DeYoung and Katherine Grady, participated in the LAFRA ceremony conducted by the Unit for Barbara at her memorial service. Past Unit President Ellen Ogle passed away on 5/25/14, and our members held a ceremony at her funeral at the Crownsville Veteran’s Cemetery. During the June meeting, our Unit’s Charter was draped for Suzanne Morrow, Barbara Grady, Ellen Ogle, PUP, and Jane
Younkman, Past National President.
Americanism/Patriotism: Stacy Fazekas Unit members attended the Annual Pilgrimage at Arlington, VA during April 11-12. CLC meeting was held on 4/26/14 in DE. Our Unit participated again this year in America’s VetDogs 5K event on 4/27/14 at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis. Prior to the event, several Unit members and other volunteers gathered at the Club to prepare gift bags for participants. There were 100 more runners this year at the America’s Vet Dogs 5-K race, for a total of 319 runners. Some of the participants ran in areas other than Quiet Waters Park, and sent contributions from their runs. In June, Barb Hrynyshen received a note from a member of the 82nd Airborne Division, requesting phone cards and cookies. Sue Hogan has obtained a name for troops needing toiletry items for female troops
stationed overseas.
Welfare: Barb Hrynyshen—Barb took the Easter candy donated by members to Sarah’s House, consisting of 41 chocolate bunnies and so much more. Barb is preparing book bags for the children and is ready to donate those as well. Barb thanked Dottie Carter for sending her a get well card recently. In March, Barb provided toiletry items to Sarah’s House from donations supplied by the Unit. The Unit will pay for
postage used to mail packages to Troops overseas.
Membership: Susan Hogan Two members were initiated at the June meeting: Phoebe Andrews and Emma Matheu. Emma is the daughter of Heather and Ramon Matheu and granddaughter of Toni and Jack O’Neill. Please help to remind friends and relatives needing to renew memberships. To obtain a parking decal and key card, new members must attend an orientation meeting, held at the Club on the 2nd Wed. of
each month at 7 pm.
Youth Activities: Loretta Jorden (410) 956-6015 At Camp Barrett, Loretta presented a flag to a troop in need of one in Girl Scout Community 43. A junior troop performed the presentation ceremony, and also received a flag from our Unit. Seven Scout volunteers participated in the America’s VetDogs 5-K race. Loretta completed her term as Confirmation instructor, and attended a dinner thanking her for
her service.
Hospital: Mary Ellen McGrath (410) 956-5454 Mary Ellen McGrath continues to collect paperback books for Troops and eyewear for the
Lions Club, and has received appreciation for her ongoing efforts.
Publicity: Kathleen McCruden (410) 255-4757 Meeting notices are
Upcoming events: July 1, 2014 – LAFRA meeting Aug. 5, 2014—LAFRA meeting Sept. 2, 2014—LAFRA meeting Oct. 7, 2014—LAFRA meeting Oct 12-19, 2014 - National Convention Nov. 1, 2014 – Unit 24’s Las Vegas Night
submitted for publication in the Capital Gazette and Annapolis community news online. E-mail messages are circulated to our members on a regular basis concerning upcoming events. Any member wishing to have their e-mail address updated or added to the
circulation list, please call Kathy at 443-742-4841.
Unit Activities: Amanda Smith In April, our Annual Dance ‘Academy Awards’ was a big hit. It was well managed by a skilled committee, and everyone had had a great time. The DJ was great, and kept people dancing. Many compliments were paid to the Dance Committee, and all who came enjoyed the simple but elegant event. The Annual Wounded Warriors luncheon was a nice event. Unit members Cathleen Erickson, Loretta Jorden, and other members and scouts participated in the Annual Fort Meade Massing of the Colors in May, and marched in the Annapolis Memorial Day Parade on 5/26. In addition, our Unit participated on 5/26 in the Annual Wreath-laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial in D.C. Our Unit’s Past Presidents’ Dinner and Birthday Celebration was held on 6/3, and we were joined for dinner by Branch Officers and Directors. The Joint Installation of Officers took place on 6/10, and Diane Hoover was the Unit’s Installing Officer. The Annual D.C. Soap Box Derby took place on 6/14, and our sponsored youth drivers did very well this year. The East Coast Regional Convention in Williamsburg was held June 26-29, 2014. ECR President Toni O’Neill arranged for fundraisers to help with the event, including a gift table and the raffle of a $200 topiary tree. The National Convention is set for Oct 12-19, 2014 in Corpus Christi, TX. Unit 24’s
Las Vegas Night is set for 11/1/14.
Refreshment Committee – Sylvia Wainio provided a cake for the Birthday Dinner. Members provided side dishes for our pot luck dinner. Officers and Directors for 2014-2015 are: President: Susan Hogan: Vice President: Cathleen Erickson; Secretary: Kathleen McCruden; Financial Secretary: Diane Hoover; Treasurer: Katherine Bearden. Board members: Sylvia Wainio, Anne Tydings, Dorothy Carter, Mary Ellen McGrath, Mary Ann Gordon, Stacy Fazekas, Janice Jenkins, Linda Masterson, Amanda Smith, Loretta Jorden and Barb Hrynyshen. Good of the Order – Susan Hogan met magician Steve Silverberg when in Las Vegas earlier this year. He will be present during the Annapolis Boat Show, and will conduct a show in Annapolis. A new VAVS representative will be needed since Theresa Smith plans to move to Florida. Prayers are needed for Christina Dawson who is having heart problems. Diane Hoover’s granddaughter will attend Texas A&M. Barb and Ron Hrynyshen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in March. Sylvia Wainio’s niece graduated from college and plans to join the FBI. Claire Purdy requests help from Unit members in purchasing and selling tickets for the Branch’s Lottery, designed to help pay down the mortgage on the Club. Tickets are $20 each.
Members of Unit 24,
Let me introduce myself as the new president of
the LAFRA, Susan Hogan. I would like to thank everyone
who held office and manned a committee last year. I now
want to thank everyone who will be holding office or
committee positions this year. I do have a request for our
next meeting of movies to send overseas to one of our
military groups along with microwave popcorn. They said
they are in need of entertainment and snacks.
In Loyalty, Protection & Service,
Susan Hogan, President Unit 24 Installation of Branch President Max Templeton, 1st VP Pat Fedorowicz, 2nd VP Jonh Bocchicchio, Secretary Valerie Reed & Board of Directors (see back page)
Clockwise from Above: Unit President Susan Hogan &
evening photographer Sylvia Wainio;
Unit 24 Installation Officer, National President Diane
Hoover presenting Unit President Susan Hogan her
gavel;
Installation of Auxiliary President, VP Cathleen
Erickson, Secretary Kathy McCruden, & Treasurer
Kathy Bearden, & BOD;
Branch 24 Installation Officer, Past Regional President
Claire Purdy & Secretary Valerie Reed; Auxiliary
Regional President Toni O’Neill & husband Jack.
Shawn Hogan & FRC Manager, Brian Porter
RELAX MONDAY NIGHT
$10 Crab Dip Appetizer! Sip
some wine and Relax on the Deck!
TUESDAY NIGHT
$3 Off 1/2 Lb Spiced Shrimp!
Steamed Large Shrimp with
pickling spice and Old Bay! $3 Off
the Half Pound or $6 Off the Full
Pound!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
$8.50 Fried Fish Basket with a
Side!
THURSDAY NIGHT
$6.50-6oz Cheese Burgers!
Comes with Lettuce, Tomato,
Onion, Choice of Cheese & Side!
FRIDAY NIGHT
$14 Flatiron Steak Special!
Eight Ounce steak lightly
seasoned. Served with a small
salad, veggies, baked potato,
bread & butter!
SATURDAY NIGHT
$14 Pasta Milano Sautéed
mushrooms and sun dried
tomatoes in a roasted garlic cream
sauce with grilled chicken and
bowtie pasta. Served with a small
Caesar Salad!
SUNDAY NIGHT
$14 Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
Sandwich & Side!
FLEET DINNER SPECIALS!
FLEET RESERVE CLUB JULY & AUGUST 2014 410.263.4614 Page 5
INDEPENDENCE DAY Friday, July 4th, 4pm Ticket Holders Only!
Enjoy Dinner & Fireworks on the Deck! Tickets are $40.00 Adults $20 Kids.
The Club will close at 2pm and reopen at 4pm. Dinner will be served from 4:30-6:30
followed by Dessert from 6:30-7:30 Serving Times are Firm!
2 LOBSTER NIGHTS! Wednesday, July 16th!
Wednesday, August 13th! Delicious 1-1.25 LB Whole Main Lobster $28!…with Garden Salad,
Baked Potato, Fresh Veggies, Rolls & Butter!! Call 410-263-4614 to Reserve Yours Today!
2 STEAK DINNER NIGHTS! SUNDAY, JULY 20th & SUNDAY, AUGUST 24th
$12.95 at 4:30 PM! Delicious Marinated 8oz Choice Flat Iron Steak with Garden Salad, Baked Potato & Sour Cream, Fresh Green Beans, Rolls & Butter! Thank you to our Great Steak Dinner Night Crew!
CRAB COOKOUT COMING! Sunday September 7th!
Crabs Ordered at Table! No Tickets Needed! While Supplies Last!
OPEN HOUSE for PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS
SEPTEMBER 13th,10a.m. to 3p.m.
Any U.S. Veteran of the Armed Forces can join the
Fleet Reserve Club.
Do you know someone who doesn’t already belong?
Send them to the FRC on Saturday, September 13th
for unsponsored access to the Club! 1 day only!
“WHOLE HOG” PIG ROAST SATURDAY AUGUST 16th!
From 2pm-6pm. Tickets on Sale beginning Monday July 7th $20 Pre Sales $25 At the Door!
A commemorative plaque from the year 1913, cast from metal recovered from the USS Maine was given to Branch 24 by FRA
National headquarters. It depicts the Greek goddess Athena with a shield in her left hand and the right outstretched over the
sinking battleship. Athena's shield bears the words Patriotism and Devotion surrounding an eagle carrying the 13 star U.S.
shield. The image was designed for the U.S. Government by the famous sculptor, Charles Keck who died on April 23, 1951, and
cast in New York by Williams Foundry. The plaque reads, "This Tablet Is Cast From Metal Recovered From The U.S.S. Maine."
The USS Maine was raised and much of the metal was removed with most being used for souvenirs. Plaques can be seen in a
variety of places throughout the country. It has been installed in the rotunda above the encased chair from the stateroom of the
USS Maine.
The USS Maine was launched November 18, 1889 from New York Navy Yard. She was the first of four ships in the US Navy to
hold that name.
On February 15th, 1898 an explosion destroyed the entire forward section of the ship. Opinion quickly turned hostile in the
United States when an inquiry concluded a mine or external explosive charge had caused the disaster.
She rested in the middle of Havana Harbor for 14 years with one of its masts still visible above the water line. The USS Maine
was finally raised on February 15, 1912, in and much of the metal was removed with most being used for souvenirs. On March
16th she was sunk in the Gulf of Mexico with a ceremony and full military honors.
The center Mast of the Maine rests at Arlington National Cemetery where the FRA Auxiliary pilgrimages to lay a wreath each
year. 229 USS Maine casualties are interred in section 24 at Arlington beside the memorial. Of these, the identities of 62 are
known, and the rest remain unknown.
The mizzenmast (far right) rests at the seawall on the U.S. Naval Academy.
WITH REVERENCE FOR GOD AND COUNTRY, AND BEING EVER MINDFUL OF THE GLORIOUS TRADITIONS
OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY, MARINE CORPS AND COAST GUARD;
OUR DUTY TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA;
OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO AID IN MAINTAINING ADEQUATE DEFENSE FOR OUR BELOVED COUNTRY;
OUR DESIRE TO ASSIST IN OBTAINING THE BEST TYPE OF PERSONNEL FOR OUR SEA SERVICES;
OUR INTEREST IN THE WELFARE OF THOSE WHO SERVED AND ARE NOW SERVING;
OUR DEVOTION TO OUR SHIPMATES IN GOOD FORTUNE OR DISTRESS;
OUR REVERENCE FOR THE MEMORY OF OUR DEPARTED SHIPMATES;
WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER AND DECLARE THIS TO BE
THE PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
Preamble to the Constitution of the Fleet Reserve Association
BRANCH OFFICERS
Max Templeton 202-317-1498 President Pat Fedorowicz 410-533-4473 1st Vice President John Bocchicchio 443-280-3043 2nd VP Valerie Reed 301-852-1151 Secretary/Treasurer Richard Bonnett 301-674-0181 Jr. Past President
STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Americanism/Patriotism ___________ Audit, Budget & Finance Jack O’Neill Hospital, Welfare & Rehabilitation ____________ Legislative Service Jim Duffy Membership & Retention William Maxey By Laws & Rules Paul Dix Public Relations ____________ Youth Activities ____________ Contributions Jack Thibodeau Adopt a Highway Fred Grady
Chaplain: Chuck Castellaw Two Bell: George Dorsey MAA: Kirk Towner Historian: Paul Dix
Board of Directors
Chris Erickson Curtis Jones Jack O’Neill
William Maxey Lew Bearden Jack Thibodeau
Gary Van Nest Ed McGrath Dan McGrath
Don Hoover
BRANCH 24, FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
serving current and former enlisted members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard
in the Annapolis area www.fra24.org
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
US POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT NO. 83
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
BRANCH 24
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
100 COMPROMISE STREET
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401