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93 Fall Qtr 2017 Issue #93 Fall Quarter 2017 The Official Newsletter of the Association of Minemen The 43rd AOM Reunion and membership meeting is now in the In This Issue: books. This Fall issue introduces our new association officers, • 43rd AOM Reunion including unofficial reports from the Board of Directors, the general membership meetings and committees. We are proud to announce • Dinner Keynote Address the selection of our Minemen of the Year in the Sea, Shore and Navy • Meet the AOM Officers Reserve categories. Congratulations to these three stellar Minemen! We are all saddened by the passing of our shipmate and national • Minemen of the Year 2017 hero, Cecil Martin. The outpouring of condolences from our • A Farewell to Cecil Martin membership, fleet Minemen, his friends and family members has • 2018 MN CPO List been overwhelming. We take a look at his exemplary service, and his amazing talent as an internationally acclaimed artist, in a special tribute. From The President Notable Quotable MNCM John Epps, USN (Ret.) “In the old days, it was not It’s a privilege and honor to be given this opportunity to serve you, the members called the Holiday Season; the of our organization, as your president. Christians called it 'Christmas' I will do my utmost to fill the shoes of my predecessor Tracy Hayes and continue to be an advocate for the and went to church; the Jews Association as the past presidents have done before me. called it 'Hanukkah' and went I’d like to welcome Eddie Atkins as the Vice President, Danny to synagogue; the atheists Epperly to another term on the BOD and Gary Cleland once again to the BOD. We were shy on participation at the 43rd Annual Reun- went to parties and drank. ion but not on fun and excitement. I’d like to personally thank Gary People passing each other on Cleland, Warren Savage and Barb Leetch for providing us with great accommodations, insightful tours and fabulous chow. I’d also the street would say 'Merry like to thank Gary Cleland, Charles Humbard, Ross Maddox and Jim Miller for their contributions to the Scholarship Auction. And a Christmas!' or 'Happy Hanuk- special thanks to all who generously handed over their cash for kah!' or (to the atheists) those auction items. There was also some unforeseen hotel ex- citement, but I’ll remain silent and let the Reunion Committee tell 'Look out for the wall!” that story. ― Dave Barry We’ve had many discussions on how best to awaken the next generation of Minemen to the benefits of a strong Association, however, we haven’t had much luck. I’m challenging the member- “Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen ship to give this shortfall some thought and come up with some hours to prepare. They are consumed strategies to share at the 2018 Business Meeting. If we’re unable to attract younger Minemen, our Association will surely wither in twelve minutes. Half-times take away. Our 44th Annual Reunion will be held in the Jacksonville/ twelve minutes... This is not Mayport area 9 – 12 Oct, with Tracey Hays and Toby Horn coincidence.” orchestrating the event. Happy Holidays to all and I wish you a Erma Bombeck safe and prosperous New Year. God bless our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines and God bless the USA! John From the Editor... Dedicated to Serving the U. S. Mine Force The Dashpot, published quarterly, is the newsletter of the Association of Minemen (AOM), a non-profit organization Committees incorporated in the State of South Carolina...to perpetuate a knowledge of undersea mine warfare, necessary to America’s first line of defense A.O.M. Historian Officers Vacant Scholarship Chair President Ron Glasen (12-) John Epps (18-20) 1114 Fran Lin Pkwy Munster, IN 46321 231 Silverwood Ct. Ph. 219-838-6425 Richland, WA 99352 [email protected] First of all: Congratulations to Ph.509-627-0671 [email protected] Membership Chair our new Minemen of the Year: MN1 (SW) Daniel P. Cadigan, USS Vice President Derick Hartshorn (08-) Sentry, (Sea); MN1 (SW/EXW) 1204 4th Street Dr., SE Eddy Atkins (18-20) Conover, NC 28613-1827 Garett Schilz. NMC Seal Beach, 117 Quaker Meeting House Rd. Ph. 8284644981 Williamsburg, VA 23188-1851 [email protected] (Shore); and MN1 John T. Payne, Ph.757-565-3333 [email protected] NR MOMAU 9, (Reserve Forces). Communications Chair You can read through their Secretary/Treasurer Derick Hartshorn (08-) impressive credentials and 1204 4th Street Dr., SE Mike Femrite (11– ) Conover, NC 28613-1827 accomplishments and, as members P.O.Box 510519 Ph. 8284644981 of the AOM, take pride in our Punta Gorda, FL 33951 [email protected] Ph.850-207-9831 support and recognition of our [email protected] Chaplain Navy’s Minemen afloat, ashore Board of Directors Vacant and in the reserves. BZ! Philip DeChene (17-19) Congratulations to our new 1827 Broadway Dr. Parliamentarian Association President, Vice Graham, NC 27253 Ph.336-229-1951 Warren Savage (17-18) President and new board mem- [email protected] 10331 Settle Rd. bers. The AOM continues to be Santee, CA 92071 Warren Savage (17-18) Ph.619-258-1478 in good hands. Because the AOM 10331 Settle Rd. [email protected] Santee, CA 92071 is comprised of many generations Ph.619-258-1478 Reunion Committee 2018 of Minemen and not all members [email protected] served together or even in the Tracey Hays Tom Hoffman (17-19) 114 Hidden Palms Blvd. same era, I’ve asked the AOM 2266 East Hurd Rd. Summerville, SC 29485 Monroe, MI 48162 Ph.860-559-9724 Officers, Board of Directors and Ph.734-289-2279 [email protected] [email protected] Committee Chairs to provide us Toby Horn all with a short biography so that G. Paul Santa Maria (17-18) 54 Rivers Point Row 228 Kiwi Dr. Charleston, SC 29412-3620 we may get to know them a little Barefoot Bay, FL 32976 Ph. 803-762-3552 Ph.772-584-0037 [email protected] better. I’ll be featuring their [email protected] input as I get them. Happy Holi- Danny Epperly (18-20) “The DASHPOT” Editor day season, Merry Christmas and 123 Yorkshire Dr. Happy New Year to all. Yorktown, VA 23693 Ron Swart (16-) Ph. 757-870-1376 305 Fairview Dr. Ron Canton, GA 30114 Gary Cleland (18-20) Ph.678-880-9008 12201 Sunrise Ct dashpot [email protected] Poway, CA 92064-2865 Cell: 858-848-4030 Home: 858-747-3835 [email protected] Please send input to: Past President dashpot [email protected] Tracey Hays (14-17) Input for Winter 2018 114 Hidden Palms Blvd. Summerville, SC 29485 Dashpot #94 is due NLT: Ph.860-559-9724 February 02, 2018 [email protected] 2 This year the Scholarship Committee has awarded 5 Scholarship Awards. Each scholarship was worth $750, for a total of $3,750. Since 1996 the Association of Minemen have awarded 220 scholarships totaling $145,750. Congratulations go out to “Gunner” Nathan In 2016,the number of scholarships awards was 4. In 2015, we had 12 ‘Nate’ Miranda, the latest member of the World- Scholarship Awards, in 2014, we had 10 Scholarship Awards, and 2013, Famous Consolidated Order of Clock-Cockers. we had 9 Scholarship Awards. As in 2016, all of our applicants just graduated high school or are already in college. This year we received 6 applications. Of the 6 applications 4 were from women, and 2 were from men. Two of the applications were past award recipients, and four were from first time applicants just graduating high school and are entering col- lege for their first time. One of the applications was rejected. Either way, some of our applicants still don't seem to be able to follow the instructions when completing the scholarship application form. This seemingly indiffer- ence to the rules and instructions when filling out the application, was again taken into consideration by your committee when making our decisions for this year's scholarship awards. The rules for completing an application must be strictly adhered to as they were written. These rules are published on the AOM Web Page. Under Section G. Paragraph 2 of the AOM Pub- lished Rules. To Receive An AOM Scholarship. (1) The Candidate must complete the application forms S-land S-2. (2) Provide a current transcript of credits earned from applicable schools. (3) Provide two letters of recommendation. (4) Provide a study plan covering the scholarship term, which provides a synopsis of the field of study he or she plans to complete, and... (5) any other pertinent information the candidate feels might enhance their The “Consolidated Order of Clock Cockers” chances of receiving the Scholarship AWARD. plaque is awarded in recognition of those Sailors Failure to follow these rules will make the application incomplete, and will who have served as a Mineman (MN Rating) not be considered for a scholarship award. from the beginning of their Navy service, for a This year with the passing of long time beloved friend and committee minimum of 25 years Active Duty. To be recog- member Curtis Christian, Ed Smith has joined your Scholarship Committee nized for this award, the following information and Ed is following the example that Curtis has exemplified as a Scholar- must be submitted: ship Committee member. Curtis will be missed, but we have an excellent 1. Full Name and Rank replacement for Curtis with Ed Smith. Your Scholarship committee of 2. Active Duty Base Date Robert Stancik, Ed Smith, and myself Ronald Glasen want to thank you For 3. Your Mailing Address, unless you want the your past support, and ask you to Please continue to support the Scholar- plaque presented to you during the Annual AOM ship Program with Your generous donations, our Scholarship Fund could reunion.
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