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An Important message from your Scholarship Committee

During the 2010 scholarship selection cycle the Association had an unprecedented response to the committee’s efforts to get high quality applicants to apply. The committee sent letters to a number of universities with solid Meteorology and Oceanography degree programs. We were attempting to increase the number of students with declared majors and increase the probability of supporting students with a high likelihood for completing a degree. An unprecedented 28 Students applied. The committee recommended awards for 10 students. The Executive board voted in Dallas to approve this recommendation and authorized a disbursement of $20K from the scholarship fund we have processed these awards and received many thank you notes from the awardees.

A Call to Action!

As we look forward to this year’s selection process we note that it has been some time since the Association has reached out to the membership for donations for the scholarship fund. We have all been living off the resources of large past endowments with only a small number of donations being received annually. In short the majority of the active Membership, (over 500 strong) has not been thinking of this program when making charitable donations. We see this program as the single greatest reason that our Association exists. It makes us relevant and helps to ensure that our interests in advancing the sciences are achieved. I am confident that most will agree. To ensure that our program is sustainable into the future we must support this fund with some increases in annual donations.

It is important to note that today the fund is healthy with an approximate balance of $140K. Despite this balance, the cost of college tuition continues to rise (greater than 35K/year) and if we are to be able to have awards that are meaningful in offsetting these costs we must do better in supporting the fund. At the reunion in Dallas, robust discussions took place regarding the use of the funds principal. Some feel it should never be used and only earned interest should be used to determine annual awards. Under this concept it is likely that our awards would dwindle to levels that would not be meaningful. That won’t occur overnight but without significant increase in annual donations it will happen. The AMS is experiencing this in some of their named scholarships with similar restrictions. There is no NWSA documentation to suggest any use of principal restriction from past endowments.

Others including the Scholarship committee feel we should be able to use some of the principal to support a limited number of significant scholarships. Past and present members have donated monies for this purpose and we should do all we can to respect that and have a meaningful program. The committee understands that without increased donations the fund will be placed in jeopardy. It is important to note that the fund can be sustained for more than 10 years with zero contributions but it would cease to function somewhere in the 12 th to 15 th year. If the current membership chooses to allow the fund to dwindle to unsustainable levels then that too must be respected and ultimately the scholarship program may sunset.

We do not think that will be our outcome! Please look for the Scholarship fund donation form and envelop in your Aerograph and on the website. We hope you will choose to donate this year and each year going forward. If you have questions or concerns feel free to contact your committee at: [email protected] Please look for a survey on our website! http://www.navalweather.org/home.html We want to hear your opinion! Submitted by: NWSA Scholarship Committee Submitted by: LCDR Mike Gilroy USN RET Scholarship Committee

3 ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Light travels faster than sound. This is why some President: CWO4 Bill Bowers, USN RET people appear bright until you hear them speak. 5416 Grove Manor, Lady Lake FL 32159-3533 EDITORS DESK (352) 750-2970 [email protected] NEW EDITOR PHONE: 1st Vice President: LCDR Joe McKinzie, USN RET 325 513-6236 6714 Brookhaven Trail, Fort Worth TX 76133-5879 Publication Information: The (817) 874-6204 [email protected] Aerograph is published 2nd Vice President: CAPT Harry Nicholson, USN RET February, May, August and 1293 Sylvan Road, Monterey CA 93940-4942 November. (831) 375-2884 [email protected] CUT-OFF DATE FOR THE FEBRUARY 2011 ISSUE: Secy/Treas: Elizabeth O’Brien 0800 CST FRIDAY, 17 JANUARY 2011! 515 Ashley Road, Cantonment FL 32533-5610 (850) 968-0552 [email protected] Articles and letters may be submitted in many formats, Aerograph Editor: AGCM Charlie Jordan, USN RET typed or handwritten and forwarded by email, or USPS. 3464 Chimney Rock Rd., Abilene TX 79606 Unfortunately, I am not able to translate data from (325) 692-7642 [email protected] MSWorks, MAC or APPLE software. Articles may be Webmaster: AGC Mahlon Trenz, USN RET forwarded to my email. E-mails are preferred since I can 102248 Aqua View Ct., Nokesville VA 20181-3836 copy and paste and will not have to re-type the (703) 392-8870 [email protected] submission . or [email protected] All changes to your personal information (address, phone number, email address, marital status, ASSOCIATION COMMITTEES including your preference for receiving your 2011 Reunion Committee Chair: CDR Marty quarterly Aerograph – (USPS or Email) should be Nemcosky, USN RET sent to: Libby O’Brien, Secretary/Treasurer 4721 Red Coat Road, Virginia Beach VA 23455-4708 [email protected] (757) 343-9506 [email protected] Co-Chair : AGCM Chuck Fifield, USN RET 1444 Scoonie Point, Chesapeake VA 23322-7430 (757) 549-2803 [email protected] Chaplin: AGC Alan Davis, USN RET (702) 838-7932 [email protected] Finance: CAPT Chuck Steinbruck, USN RET 6028 River Road, Norfolk VA 23505-4709 (757) 423-1496 [email protected] CAPT Harry Nicholson, USN RET 1293 Sylvan Road, Monterey CA 93940-4942 (831) 375-2884 [email protected] CAPT Bob Titus, USNR RET Here we are half way through another presidential year. 985 Sienna Park Drive, Reno NV 89512-1369 If you are wondering what that might be, I’ll explain. The (775) 345-1949 [email protected] calendar year runs from January through December, Historian: AGCM Harry Hale, USN RET NWSA’s fiscal year runs from July through June, and the PO Box 294, O’Donnell TX 79351-0294 NWSA president’s year runs from reunion to reunion. (806) 428-3435 [email protected] And, we are half way to “ALMOST HEAVEN NWSA # Scholarship: LCDR Mike Gilroy, USN RET 37” in Virginia Beach. The Hampton Roads Chapter has 230 189th Place SW, Bothell WA 98012-6236 been hard at work and I’m sure we can expect another (425) 418-8164 m.gilroy@gte,net spectacular reunion from them. AG1 Ed Frandle, USN RET I don’t believe in advertising reunions out past the 1085 Hempstead Lane, Ormond Beach FL 32174 upcoming one (Hampton Roads), but I will say that there (386) 586-5432 [email protected] has been a lot of hard work done for #38 in 2012. AGCS Camilo Martinez, Phd, USN RET I am going to take a personal privilege. A lot of you do 8226 Swiftwater Lane, Houston TX 77075-3030 not know that our Secretary/Treasurer’s daughter had (713) 987-9270 [email protected] serious back surgery not too long after reunion #36 in Nominating: AGCM Moon Mullen, USN RET Dallas. Libby tells us the surgery went very well and her (805) 496-1348 [email protected] daughter was recovering nicely. I’m sure you will read in Parliamentary: AGCM Moon Mullen, USN RET the Hampton Roads column that Marty Nemcosky also (805) 496-1348 [email protected] had some serious medical problems and is now going Master-At-Arms: YNC Ted Lemond, USN RET through different tests and possible surgeries. On (757) 464-0738 [email protected] August 5 th , my wife Carol slipped in our garage and her heel bone broke in half (a horizontal break). On August 10 th the surgeon repaired the bone by putting two screws 4 through the bone until it healed. After six weeks of no support to the fleet," said Rear Admiral Jonathan weight-bearing on her right foot he told her there were White, Commander, Naval Meteorology and no restrictions on her activities (but no football). Oceanography Command. However, he put the screws through the heel bone so Fleet Weather Center, San Diego, located at Naval Air she couldn’t put much weight on the foot because of the Station North Island (NASNI), will bring together three screws. Today, October 12, the surgeon removed the separate commands under one roof; Strike Group screws and hopefully Carol will be good to go in a couple Oceanography Team, San Diego, Naval Maritime of days. Thank you for putting up with that personal Forecast Center (NMFC), previously located in Pearl privilege. Harbor, and Naval Aviation Forecasting Detachment Things are running smoothly for NWSA. We had a (NAFD), San Diego. The command will be housed in the hiccup or two with the scholarship program – one building that has been home to various elements of Navy recipient from the last reunion changed his major and meteorology and oceanography since 1994. was not eligible to receive his reward and an award Forecasters and observers of the Strike Group recipient from two years ago was not able to receive her Oceanography Team deploy with carriers and reward because an illness prevented her from attending amphibious ships while NMFC has had responsibility for college. She is now enrolled in school and we were able general maritime forecasting in the Pacific and for to transfer the reward from this year’s recipient to her. routing ships around hazardous weather. Naval Aviation The reward happened to be the same amount of money. Forecast Detachment, San Diego has provided forecast I’m sure Mike Gilroy, our scholarship chairman, will do a weather for flight operations throughout the Pacific. much better job of explaining that. "We are honored and humbled by the trust that has been

Speaking of scholarships, PLEASE use the form and/or placed in us by the Navy oceanography enterprise, and envelope in this issue to send in your tax exempt by the responsibility we have to Fleet safety and mission scholarship donations. success," said CAPT Todd Monroe , prospective Commanding Officer for Fleet Weather Center, San I’ve always heard that a complaining sailor was a happy Diego. sailor. I now have to hope that a retired sailor is a happy While the new FWC in San Diego will be the primary sailor - because I haven’t heard any complaints or base for all Pacific weather forecasting, some concerns from most of our 570+ members. As I have forecasters and weather offices will be located in other said in the past – my mail box (e-mail or snail mail) is parts of the Pacific region. The Joint Typhoon Warning always open, as is my door if you are in the Lady Lake, Center, which the Navy has operated in conjunction with Florida, area and my telephone is always on. the U.S. Air Force since 1945 will remain in Pearl CWO4 Bill Bowers, USN RET, President Harbor. It is the Department of Defense agency FLEET WEATHER CENTER SAN DIEGO responsible for issuing tropical cyclone warnings for the Date of Command Establishment: 5 Nov 2010 Pacific and Indian Oceans. Fleet Weather Center, San Diego will also operate other Command Name: Fleet Weather Center San Diego remote detachments and components at key locations in New skipper's name: CAPT Todd Monroe Pearl Harbor, Bahrain, Atsugi, Japan, and Fallon, The Navy is consolidating maritime, aviation, and afloat Nevada. Naval Aviation Forecast Detachment (NAFD), weather services to the Fleet. In an effort to streamline Pearl Harbor will provide joint aviation services in Hawaii operations, gain manpower efficiencies, and establish with the Air Force, based at Hickam Air Force Base. larger footprints in Fleet concentration areas while The NAFD partnership with the Air Force will be similar maintaining quality of service to the Fleet, the Naval to one that has been in place at Sembach, Germany, Meteorology and Oceanography Command (NMOC) will since 2007. be establishing two premier Fleet Weather Centers in Fleet Weather Center, San Diego is the ninth name San Diego, CA. and Norfolk, VA. change for the Navy weather operation in San Diego Navy weather forecasting in the Pacific Region will be since Navy weather was established there in 1944. based in San Diego, when NMOC establishes Fleet "The change to the new center will be seamless to Weather Center San Diego (FWC-SD) on Nov. 5, 2010. operational commanders. We will continue to ensure Weather services will be consolidated and provided safety at sea and to enable decision superiority for our across the Third, Fifth, and Seventh Fleet areas of forces and our allies with our forecasts, analysis and responsibility through a phased approach to be complete recommendations," White said. by September 2011. The Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command The Pacific weather center stand up is the second part directs the Navy's meteorology and oceanography of a two-prong consolidation of Navy weather services programs, maintains the Navy's atomic clock for precise worldwide. Fleet Weather Center Norfolk, Va., time and tracks the positions of the stars for navigation. established on Oct. 29, is the home of Navy weather The command is comprised of approximately 3,000 forecasting for the Atlantic. "The consolidation of our officers, enlisted and civilian personnel stationed around weather services helps make better use of Navy the world. Naval Oceanography enables the safety, resources while ensuring continued superior weather speed and operational effectiveness of the fleet by 5 illuminating the risks and opportunities for naval and joint I had to use other research regarding Aircraft Carriers forces posed by the present and future natural that were not commissioned. ….ed…. environment. The Naval Oceanographic Operations Command, parent command of Fleet Weather Center, THANKS FOR SCHOLARSHIP San Diego, is the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Dear National Weather Association Scholarship Command’s operational command. Committee; Submitted by Bernard Cohenour Thank you for awarding me the NWSA scholarship. Your financial support is greatly appreciated. BINNACLE LIST As promised in my application essay, I am continuing to Hi Everyone, explore oceanography. I am enjoying my Introduction to It has been a long time since I have Oceanography class – although we are only covering the given an update on my condition. very basic knowledge at the moment. I have also found After seven chemo treatments there a position in the university lab studying tube worms. I has been much improvement. First will be helping to collect the samples and then identifying the tumor has shrunk to the point the different species. I am very excited to get hands-on where I can take food by mouth and experience! Thank you again! do not need the feeding tube. So Sincerely Jaime Wright about a month ago they took out both the feeding tube and the tube that had LOOKING FOR HELP been used to drain the stomach. I I am hoping one or more of our members have a better found out that the stomach makes stuff even if you do memory than I do. In 1957 while at Sangley Point, I not eat. NO tubes anymore. I need to eat now to keep remember being told how to estimate the distance to my weight up near 200 lbs. It is hard to do as the chemo thunderstorm by counting the seconds from seeing the has caused most thinks I eat to taste bad. Also I have lightning to hearing the thunder. I seem to remember it found out that eating spicy foods is a no no. Since my to be one second is equal to one mile. Is this right, and if not, what would the formula be? Tks, Bill Bowers stomach has shrunk a lot I have found out that if I eat to much and if I eat spicy foods I really suffer for 2 to 3 OLDER MEN SCAM days. Women often receive warnings about protecting The tumors that were in/on the liver and lungs are no- themselves at the mall and in dark parking lots, etc. This where to be found. Good news. I drive the car now and is the first warning I have seen for men. I wanted to pass the other day I even got on the riding mower and cut the it on in case you haven't heard about it. grass around the house. I am weak and need a lot of A 'heads up' for shipmates who may be regular rest. 5 more chemo treatments to come and 5 weeks of customers at Lowe's, Home Depot, Costco, or even Wal- radiation beginning in October. Mart. This one caught me totally by surprise. Over the I am thankful for all the people who had remembered me last month I became a victim of a clever scam while out in their prayers. I know it has made a difference. So this shopping. Simply going out to get supplies has turned updates my condition to the present. Thank you for your out to be quite traumatic. Don't be naive enough to think emails, cards and phone calls. it couldn't happen to you or your fellow shipmates. Nate LT NATE GREENFELDT USN RET Here's how the scam works: Two nice-looking, college- Submitted by AGCM Marty Bonk USN RET aged girls will come over to your car or truck as you are packing your purchases into your vehicle. They both start wiping your windshield with a rag and Windex, with their breasts almost falling out of their skimpy T-shirts. (It's impossible not to look). When you thank them and offer them a tip, they say 'No' but instead ask for a ride LETTERS to McDonald's. You agree and they climb into the vehicle. On the way, they start undressing. Then one of them starts crawling Charlie…who provided you with the “patches” on the all over you, while the other one steals your wallet! cover of the August 2010 issue of the “Aerograph”? I had my wallet stolen May 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on the What format are they…scanned or photos? I have some 15th, 17th, 20th, 24th, & 29th. Also June 1st & 4th, twice I’d like to put in the Aerograph in the future. Tks for your on the 8th, 16th, 23rd, 26th & 27th, and very likely again help. this upcoming weekend. Alan Baker So tell your friends to be careful. What a horrible way to I received a few letter such as Alan’s, requesting info on take advantage of us older men. Warn your friends to be the “patches that I have used on our Aerograph cover vigilant. sheets. There is a Navy Aircraft Carrier website that I Wal-Mart has wallets on sale for $2.99 each. I found use: http://www.navsource.org/archives/02idx.htm even cheaper ones for $.99 at the dollar store and bought them out in three of their stores. 6 Also, you never get to eat at McDonald's. I've already are a jillian former AG's who are members of it. Was lost 11 pounds just running back and forth from Lowe's, wondering if those listings would be a useful source for to Home Depot, to Costco, Etc. possible contacts to recruit more members for the NWS So please, send this on to all the older men that you org.??? LCDR Dale Grages USN RET know and warn them to be on the lookout for this scam. Submitted by AGCM Moon Mullen USN RET (The best times are just before lunch and Around 4:30 in the afternoon.) Submitted by Anonymous

ELMER ERDEI ON SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS I just met a gal in our neighborhood who was in ten years – 1960s – went to AG “A” School. I gave her an old Aerograph and told her to join up. I read the article about Social Security in the latest Aerograph (August 2010) , took in my DD214 and after almost two months have an amazing story. I was told that my original benefits did not include my military from from FRA magazine 1957 to 1978. It was only based on my time at AGCS William A. Croghan Submitted by AGCM Marty Bonk Oceanroutes, 1979 to 1987. I talked to several people in the Reno SS office and the LCDR ROBERT F. FREEMAN, USN RET Jamaica off and got a wide range of answers as to what On 17 July 2010 Beloved husband of I should be getting from social security. They all use the Remedios M. Freeman ; loving father same program and come up with different answers. I of James Freeman of Havlock, NC, was amazed how so may people with the same program Ronald Freeman of Aiken, SC, Janet could not agree on anything. Delwiche of Stafford, VA, Beverly So I say to all my shipmates, stop in your friendly social Weaver of Newport, RI, John security office and check it out. Freeman of Brooklyn, NY and Susan Submitted by CDR Elmer Erdei USN RET Taylor of Jacksonville, NC; brother of AGENT ORANGE Dorothy Solinske of Ellington, FL. There was and article in a military magazine about ships He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and seven exposed to agent orange during the Vietnam war. Send great-grandchildren. LCDR Freeman was born in this e-mail to anyone who you know who may have been Mattydale, NY, enlisted in the Navy on December 6, on a Navy ship back then. When this below is clicked 1946 and retired June 30, 1974. In lieu of flowers, on; a Google Search will come up. contributions may be made in his memory to Capital Hospice, 9200 Basil Ct., Suite 200, Largo, MD 20774. V.A. issues list of ships with Agent Orange LCDR Freeman was born in Mattydale, NY, enlisted in Exposure : Veterans ... the Navy December 6, 1946 and retired June 30, 1974. Jan 29, 2010 ... “VA Issues List of Ships with Agent He spent 15 years in enlisted status as an Aerographers Orange Exposure-The Department of Veterans Mate and the remainder as a Meteorological Officer. Assignments included the Navy Weather Schools in Affairs Compensation and Pension (C&P) Service Lakehurst, NJ, Sea-Ice Forecaster at Kodiak, Alaska, has initiated ... Head of Ice Reconnaissance at the Naval http://www.veteranstoday.com/…/d-v-a-issues-list- Oceanographic Office and the Ice Department at Fleet of-ships -with-agent -orange -exposure / - Cached – Weather Central, Suitland, MD. He was designated as a Similar Flight Meteorologist and spent many hours in naval Submitted by LCDR Joe McKinzie USN RET aircraft, especially over arctic waters. He was involved in projects which included Submarine Under-Ice LOOKING FOR A SHIPMATE Operations, resupply of Arctic and Antarctic bases, and It happened again. I received another email addressed research activities in polar waters. He was recognized to [email protected] . It was from a shipmate world-wide for his knowledge of sea-ice. of Capt Frank Schatzle, and they hadn’t seen nor been (For those who have not had the privilege of meeting in contact with each other since 1957. I was able to get Bob, this biography prepared by CDR Don Cruse will his name, address, phone number and email address to indicate why he was held in high regard by so many Frank and with a week they had renewed their friendship shipmates in our organization. Ed.) after 53 years . CWO4 Bill Bowers USN RET LCDR ROBERT F. FREEMAN, USN (Ret) MEMBER RECRUITING NWSA President 1981-1982 Hello Moon... Bob Freeman was born November 2, 1929, and shipped Got an input from my son Fred who, is also retired Navy; into the U.S. Navy on December 6, 1946. His recruit about the websitewww.togetherweserved.com. There training was at Naval Training Center Bainbridge, 7 Maryland; and today he remains involved in their reunion Similar responsibilities were carried out when Bob was activities. promoted to LCDR and transferred to the Fleet Weather After attending the Aviation Fundamentals School on Central Suitland where he established the Global Sea Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, Bob proceeded to Ice Forecasting Department. He retired from that billet the Aerographer’s Mate (A) School on Naval Air Station on June 30, 1974 and moved into the civilian world Lakehurst, NJ and graduated in Class 4682. where the same ice information was critical to many Subsequent tours of duty at Naval Air Station Pensacola arctic and Antarctic operations. and Fleet Weather Central at Sangley Point, Republic of Bob worked with Sea Ice Consultants, Inc. and with the Philippines enabled him to advance in rating to First Ocean Data Systems, Inc. until 1980, doing consulting, Class. research, and forecasting in his specialized area of Before returning to CONUS, Bob married Remedios expertise. He retired after a fulfilling career in his Maria Quintana. Their wedding was in Manila on specialized area. December 2, 1950. Eventually, Richie was to bear six CDR Don Cruse USN RET children during their marriage. Ordered to Naval Weather Service headquarters in The Pentagon for a two-year tour, Bob associated with Chief George Wall CWO BERNARD J. “MAC” MCDONALD USN RET and Chief “Yag” Crawford, while they were detailing Chief Warrant Officer Bernard J McDonald age 72, Aerographer’s Mates throughout the fleet. It was passed away April 26, 2010. He was born in Syracuse, traditional to have one “speedy” First Class in the New York and had lived in Clay County, Florida for 37 Climatology Branch. years. Bob was ordered from Washington to Sangley Point in He retired as a Chief Warrant officer from the Navy 1954 for a two-year tour of duty, and from there back to Weather Service Facility, NAS, Jacksonville, Florida in Naval Air Station Lakehurst for Aerographer’s Mate 1974. Mac McDonald was a member of the VFW #8255 Advanced Class (B School) in Class 5619, before and Fleet Reserve. Following his military career Mac reporting to the Naval Auxiliary Air Station in Beeville, worked as a realtor for many years. He and his wife Texas. This billet entailed acting as an instructor in have been foster parents for forty three years and he meteorology for naval aviation cadets who were was a member of the Clay County Foster Adopt Parent transitioning through that phase of flight training. He Association. was commended for his outstanding demonstration of Survivors include his wife of fifty years, Virginia expertise and high level of dedication to the mission. McDonald, two sons Daniel and Patrick McDonald, two With his next move to Fleet Weather Facility Yokosuka, daughters, Colleen Potter (Stephen) and Nalani Fry Japan, Bob became cross-trained as an ice forecaster, a (Kenny), three sisters Rosemary Turcot, Roseanne Pfhol skill area which later in his career was to become and Katie Chilton and nine grandchildren. dominant. In recognition of his high potential to the Graveside services with military were held at the Navy, Bob was selected for promotion to Limited Duty Jacksonville National Cemetery, Jacksonville, Florida Officer, and then transferred to Lakehurst after attending Submitted by Virginia McDonald, Mac’s wife the mandatory “knife & fork school” on NAS Pensacola. LCDR LAURA ELIZABETH “BETTY” WINTERSTEEN Within the Naval Air Technical Training Unit on NAS LCDR Laura Elizabeth "Betty" Wintersteen USN (Ret) Lakehurst, Bob became Director of the various schools Betty Wintersteen, 95, of Manheim Township, died specializing in Meteorology and Oceanography. He was Friday, June 11, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster County in promoted to Lieutenant and served as director until Mount Joy. 1965, when orders took him and his family to Kodiak, Miss Wintersteen was born in Gordon (Schuylkill Alaska. Within the Fleet Weather Central, Bob County), Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Charles functioned as the Director of Sea Ice Services, becoming and Annie Irene (Johnson) Wintersteen. responsible for all aspects of the ice observing and Betty was a retired McCaskey High School math teacher forecasting program for the Military Establishment in the and a former Navy meteorologist. She joined the Navy Alaskan area. This entailed heavy concentration and in 1942 after earning a B.S. at Thiel College and her reliance on aerial ice reconnaissance. He earned his M.Ed. at University of Pittsburgh. While in the Navy, she Naval Observer wings. served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. After Returning to the “Lower Forty-eight” in 1967, Bob completing her meteorology studies at MIT, she was reported to the Naval Oceanographic Office in Suitland, then assigned to forecasting duties across the country Maryland and became Director of the Aerial Ice including Corpus Christi, TX and Lakehurst, NJ. Reconnaissance Unit. A large commitment of time went Betty maintained her interest in meteorology after her to the training of ice observers. He continued to retirement, volunteering for the Lancaster County Civil participate in frequent training and operational flights. Defense flood warning program, and she was always There were also pre-deployment and on-board weather ready to explain just what certain clouds foretold. She and ice briefings for under-ice operations. Liaison and loved playing the piano and was a regular lap swimmer coordination was maintained with the broader into her '80s. She loved working with the Iris Club's international sea ice community. 8 many activities and was a member of Highland Ray Boylan, whose folksy forecasts on Presbyterian Church. Charlotte TV belied a Ray Boylan, whose She is survived by her brother, John C. of Phoenix, AZ folksy forecasts on Charlotte TV belied a and 14 nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be meteorology background grounded in held on Friday, June 18, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at scouting hurricanes for the U.S. Navy, Fellowship Hall, Calvary Fellowship Home Retirement died Thursday in Palm Coast, Fla. Community, 502 Elizabeth Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601. Boylan, who celebrated his 76th birthday Friends may call at the Fellowship Hall from 10:00 AM two weeks ago, had been diagnosed with until the time of the service. Interment will be private. In pulmonary fibrosis and had been on liquid lieu of flowers, contributions in Miss Wintersteen's oxygen. memory may be made to The Women in Military Service During his 11 years at WSOC (Channel 9), Boylan was for America Memorial Foundation, Department 560, perhaps best known for his work during Hurricane Hugo, Washington, DC 20042-0560. which smashed into Charlotte in September 1989. Submitted by CDR Don Cruse USN RET Channel 9 overtook the news ratings lead from WBTV (Channel 3) at that time, and Boylan's expertise was credited by some for tipping the balance. LT RAYMOND “RAY” BOYLAN USN RET Boylan knew hurricanes inside out – for four years in the Raymond L. Boylan, 76, went to be Navy in the 1970s, he was part of the famed "Hurricane with the Lord on August 26, 2010 in Hunters" team, whose planes fly at low levels into Palm Coast, Florida. Ray was born hurricanes to gather information. August 14, 1934 in Queens, New When Boylan got out of the Navy in 1975, he was hired York to James and Mary Boylan. by a Jacksonville, Fla., station, then moved to WSOC, He served in the U.S. Navy as a starting Dec. 1, 1986 as the first TV forecaster in meteorologist from October 1952 Charlotte with formal meteorology credentials. until September 1975. In June "I never remember him taking a day off," said Robin 1954 Ray married his at home Whitmeyer, WSOC's news director. "Ray was always sweetheart, Gail . They traveled to working, always happy. “Just a great guy, I never saw all corners of the world while raising him get angry." five children. Ray retired in 1975 to "Ray was like a dad to me and many people in the become a TV Meteorologist, 11 years with WTLV-12 in audience actually mistakenly believed we were related," Jacksonville, FL and 14 years at WSOC-9 and WCNC-6 said Terri Bennett, who worked beside Boylan at WSOC in Charlotte, N.C. In 2000, Ray retired to Palm Coast, before moving to WCNC (Channel 36) in 1997. She Florida to be close to his family. He remained active in coaxed Boylan out of retirement for 18 months to do the MOAA, Hurricane Hunters, and African-American forecasts at Channel 36, but he retired in 2000 and left Mentor Program of Flagler County School district. He for Florida to be closer to family. “It is a very sad day," also drove veterans for the DVA. Ray remained Bennett said. dedicated to his three mentees "my three sons" until his Boylan chafed against research-driven coaching. On last day. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, WSOC, he liked to dedicate a portion of his forecast to Gail , children, Janet (husband Bill), Carole (husband national weather, but was told to discontinue it because Billy), Donna (husband Randy), Patrick (wife research showed viewers didn't care. Boylan argued Debbie), and Peggy , grandchildren, Denise (fiancé that Charlotte was full of newcomers who would care Eddie), Tony (wife Angela), Sean, Casey, Corey, about the weather where they came from, but lost the Ryan, Michael (wife Kindra), Kirsten, Reilly, Matthew, battle. Daniel, Meghan (Shawn), and Lindsey , great- "I'm an analog man in a digital age," he joked. grandchildren, Allison, Ashley, Jayden , and James, He also refused to give out percentages of likelihood for sister, Maureen (husband Gene), sister-in-law, Janet rain. (husband Ben), and numerous cousins, nieces, and "If you live in Matthews and it pours, it was 100 percent. nephews from around the country. He was predeceased If you live in Mooresville and the sun shone all day, it by his parents, his sister Patsy , his brother Jim, and was zero percent," he once said in an Observer grandson Billy . There will be a celebration of his life on interview. "So what do you care if there was a 20 Sunday, August 29, 2010, at the Halifax Country Club in percent chance of showers that day?" Ormond Beach from 2:00PM-6:00PM. In lieu of flowers, Instead, Boylan said, he liked to go with description. the family requests that donations be made to "I'd rather say, 'It's going to be scattered like fleas on a Flagler/Volusia County Hospice or Ray Boylan Tower of bulldog's back – and if you're close, you'll get bitten. “Or Excellence Fund through the African-American Mentor like freckles scattered across a pretty girl's face." Program, Flagler County Schools. Boylan ended every broadcast with a three-fingered (A second obituary was published in Charlotte NC gesture little noticed by viewers until the old "PTL Club" where Ray had been a force in the local television reported nationally it appeared to be Satanist. market. Ed.) 9 Controversy quickly evaporated when Boylan, who knitting. For years, she selflessly knitted quilts for the volunteered with the hearing impaired, explained the newborns at a local hospital. fingerwork: American sign language for 'love.' Submitted by AGCM Don Cruse USN RET Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Boylan is survived by his wife, Gail, five children, 15 grandchildren RICHARD G. LYNCH MD and four great-grandchildren. An internationally recognized -- by Mark Washburn, the Charlotte Observer experimental immunologist and former Published in Charlotte Observer on August 26, 2010 Chairman of Pathology at the University of Iowa College of

AGCS ROBERT “BOB” HICKS USN RET Medicine, died at his home on Lake On 25 June 2010, Robert “Bob” Hicks lost his battle to Macbride, Monday, October 12, 2009. colon cancer, passing away in his home in Camarillo CA. Dr. Lynch was born in Brooklyn NY on Bob was born 6 Jan 1943 in Rochester NY. He retired April 9, 1934. The son of James and Helen (Henderson) from the USN as an AGCS and also was a GS-11 at Lynch. He attended Bishop Laughlin High School and PMTC Point Mugu, CA with a total of 47 years as a Brooklyn College, and also served as a weatherman in meteorologist. His duty stations in the Navy included the the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956 where he participated cruiser USS Boston and he also wintered-over at in seven atomic bomb tests in the Marshall Islands at Antarctica one year, along with other shore and sea duty Bikini. assignments. He is survived by his wife of 45 yrs, He completed his education at the University of Missouri Sandy , and children who live in southern CA. and the University of Rochester College of Medicine. Submitted by AGCM Moon Mullen USN RET After a residency in pathology at Barnes Hospital SARA K. GILL (Washington University) in St Louis he began his 100 years of age research in tumor immunology, remaining on the faculty as a teacher clinician, and scientific investigator until 1981. He came to the University of Iowa in 1981 as Chairman of Pathology and held that position until 1999. Until his retirement in 2004, he directed a large research laboratory training more than fifty students, fellows, and residents, and was appreciated as a teacher, mentor, scholar and friend. After retirement, he began to write his memoirs, Born on May 30, 1910, Miss Gill celebrated a wonderful including his recollections of the Bikini atomic tests, and eventful life. Miss Gill was a 1932 graduate of which have been accepted for national publication. Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she received a He is survived by his wife, the former Nancy Underwood, Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. She taught math at daughter Alison Abreu of Iowa City, sons Brendan Barnesboro High School until enlisting in the Navy as (Joan) of North Reading MA, and Matthew (Danielle) of part of the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Portland OR, his brother James Lynch 0f New Rochelle Emergency Service). She served in England during the NY and four grandchildren. buildup to D-Day, then returned to the states to be Submitted by James W. Northup xAG3 USN REL trained as a meteorologist at Lakehurst NJ and MIT. Miss Gill then served in the Pentagon on the AGCS MICHAEL O. EVANICK USN RET meteorologist staff until discharged in 1946. She I am Mike's wife, Alice, in Olympia, WA. This is to tell became a civilian employee of the U.S. Government you that Mike died peacefully in his sleep yesterday assigned to the U.S. Weather Service at the Greater morning, Oct. 7. Pittsburgh Airport, where she became a familiar name to He was here at home, with members of his family and many due to radio stations calling her several times a Hospice taking care of him. day for local forecasts. You probably knew that since he had his larynx removed A few years later, she was transferred back to the a year ago in April, he has never been well. The cancer pentagon with the office of U.S. Naval Intelligence and had spread to form other tumors. The Hospice people served there until assigned to a post at the National were able to prescribe medicine to keep him fairly Security Agency where she served approximately 10 comfortable, but he was becoming progressively more years until her retirement in 1970. frail, and was ready to go. He slept through the last day Shortly thereafter, she moved to Indiana Pennsylvania to and night of his life. be close to family. Eleven years ago, she became the It all seemed natural, and not scary like I was afraid that first resident of Moorehead House. While there, she th the end would be. There will be no funeral at this time. celebrated her milestone 100 birthday and remained He will be cremated and we will save the ashes until I there until her peaceful death on June 15, 2010. Miss die. Then we will be buried together. We have been Gill loved plants, gardening, refinishing furniture, and married for 64 years and have 7 children, 11 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Later on, thing down pat. Jim picks up two friends and then drives after I sell this house and move back to Minnesota to Louise's place where they have the four necessary for where three of the daughters live, we will try to get the pinochle. Dan & Marilyn spent a week at La Push and whole family together for a memorial party. Pacific Beach, WA. Marilyn got Dan to watch a Mariners Please spread this information to whomever you believe game which the team actually won. Fred Olson is now would be interested. Thanks. Alice Evanick in his 90's and single again since Marilyn Brosseau passed away. He is thinking of making a trip to Hawaii. Attendance is down about 25% and the military hotel by CHAPTER Ft DeRussy is 12 stories of a good bargain. Frank and NEWS Mark had a good time at the games in Issaquah, WA recently. Frank is no longer taking frequent shots that Mark found out were costing the public $1,500 a crack. Earl Kerr mentioned he has two loads of logs on the ground near Joyce, WA which he will have to move soon before the bugs get to them. And it looks like Lynn will be doing some sitting for a daughter Wednesday. Members and Guests in Attendance: Frank & Mark Baillie, Sheriff Bill & Kathy Benedict, Jim Black & Louise Ogle, Bob Coppo & Dorothy Hutt, Dan & Marilyn Collins, Earl & Lynn Kerr, Jim Northup & Judy McCartney, Fred Olson NORTHWEST CHAPTER The next meeting will be held September 19, 2010 at Dee Berrian's home. Dan E. Collins, Secretary, Northwest Chapter, NWSA

The group met at Pavilion 1, Trident Recreation Area. HAMPTON ROADS President Earl Kerr and Lynn provided steaks, sausage CHAPTER and fresh Skagit Valley corn. Among other foods President Marty Nemcosky provided was Dorothy Hutt's rhubarb crisp that Bob Vice President Ted Lemond Coppo did not make. May even wonder if he even Treasurer Bob Daigle picked Dorothy's rhubarb for the crisp. We also enjoyed Secretary Fay Crossley the presence of our newest member Sheriff Bill and Social Coordinator Frank Muscari wife Kathy Benedict . VA Hosp Coordinator Joan Akers New Business: Treasurer Jim Black reported $474 plus Minutes of the Meeting Held at Cagney's Restaurant on change in the checking account. Earl Kerr confirmed 03 October, 2010. In attendance: (17) Doris the 2011 reunion will be in Virginia Beach, VA and the Stepaniak, Marty Nemcosky, Frank and Eve Muscari, 2012 reunion will be in Colorado Springs, Co John and Ive Chubb, Bob and Carol Daigle, Chuck spearheaded by he and Thomas Miovas. Earl and Eileen Fifield, Ted Lemond, Beverly Brugno, Fay mentioned he would like someone to replace him, and and Donna Crossley, Floyd and Joan Akers and Dick Dan Collins indicated the same. Dempsey. Typhoon Platoon: Jim Northup mentioned the Pioneer The gathering started around 1500 with Meet and greet. Picnic he and Judy McCartney attended on a sandbar. The 50/50 drawing was won by Chuck Fifield. Joan One day he prepared 10 gallons of clam chowder, and Akers showed some of the things that she has found for Saturday he barbequed 3 bushels of oysters. The the auction. Marty Nemcosky passed around the Saturday evening meal was catered by a company out of "booklet" cover and back page for the reunion. It will be Oregon with barbeque ribs. The gathering was to raise impressive. He hopes to get letters from Mayor and money and they did quite well. They made $11,000 Governor. Marty Nemcosky gave the blessing prior to including his daughters jam, $160 for a bottle of the meal being served, which was exceptional as blackberry wine, and $4,000 for a quilt made out of tee always. shirt logos. They have recently been to Mexico and The "official" meeting started about 500PM. Pledge Of Newport, OR. On the downside, the blackberries are not Allegiance was led by Frank Muscari . Marty reported good this year and the property he has been taking care on regrets being received from the Lees and Steiners , of has been sold and he now has to move. Bob Coppo while the Wrights weren't able to attend as Ralph was and Dorothy Hutt have been to Casper, Wyoming, not up to par. Denver and Colorado Springs, CO for a class reunion The Secretary's Report from the July meeting was and family reunions. While in Denver, CO they went to approved as sent by email to the membership after the Pikes Peak which was comfortable at the base but plane Chubb Picnic where 41 people were in attendance. cold up on top. Jim Black has been cooking and doing Motion to accept as sent was made by Frank Muscari yard work. He and Louise Ogle have got the Pinochle and seconded by Bob Daigle , passed. 11 The Treasurer’s Report was approved with an overall back yard had a bumper crop this year and they donated balance of $2917.58. There was a problem with the pears to the Homeless through the VA, as well as bank as they had charged us a substantial "Fee". Bob Floyd's nurse that visited for awhile but is no longer will go to the bank ASAP to iron it out. Motion to accept needed. They have been busy watching out for each was made by Fay Crossley and seconded by Frank other as well. Though he gets tired fast, Floyd is still Muscari , passed. doing lots of interesting things. Joan watches out for The only old business discussed was Reunion, this Floyd and does a lot of Volunteer work with the VA. general meeting was also the Reunion Planning Meeting Joan also is getting excited about the Reunion, she and #5. Planning Meeting #6 will be scheduled soon by Floyd will be volunteering everywhere. They are President Nemcosky . collecting items for the auction like there was no The booklet was discussed. Marty urged everyone to tomorrow. Floyd and Joan have had some difficulties get the personal ads to Bob Diegle ASAP; one was with home repairs, AC went, roof needs to be replaced received at the meeting. Many more are expected. and the list goes on, so please keep them in your Ted Lemond discussed the golf outing. All is set for that thoughts and prayers that it all gets done before the at the Little Creek Golf Course. He hopes there is a snow flies. good turnout. HRC MEMBER RETIRES AGAIN: Chuck Fifield gave an outstanding outline to the Bob Daigle (AGCS Ret ), after 45 years, left government Hospitality Room schedule. He would like to have up to service to pursue a life of leisure and "Full Retirement". 4 people scheduled at the hospitality room if possible. Bob joined the Navy in April of 1965. Like most, he went One person would be designated at supervisor. Chuck to Great Lakes for boot camp and NTTU Lakehurst N.J. will come up with an outline of the Hospitality and for AGA school. Upon graduation, his first duty station Registration Watch Bill and get it to Fay , who will send it was NWSED Sanford, FL. After approximately 15 to the HRC membership. The membership will then months he was sent back to Lakehurst for AGC (ASW) volunteer to fill the slots as they see fit. The School, after which he volunteered and was sent to the membership is advised to fill in where they aren't USS Topeka (CLG-8) for a 6 month deployment to the schedule for a tour. Med. Upon completion of this short tour, he proceeded The food was discussed. Membership should make to FWF San Diego but only remained there for about 3 cakes and cookies but no sandwiches or the like are to months (another short tour). Bob's mom had been given be provided, this is against hotel policy. Membership only one year to live due to cancer. With the help of the can also help by buying chips, nuts, and the like, as well command LCPO, Bob was given a humanitarian transfer as coffee, creamers, sugar and tea. HRC will fill in the to FWF Quonset Point, R.I. In less than a year, Bob's snacks as needed. Membership should advise. Check mom did pass away. At Quonset Point he made 2nd as to what they plan to provide. HRC will provide class and also had to decide whether to go back to the funding to Chuck for the fill-ins. civilian world or re-enlist. Six year re-enlistment was the There will be a jar for donations of cash in the Hospitality choice. In those 6 years, Bob saw duty at Fleet Room to help defray the costs. One ticket for soda and Numerical Weather Central, Monterey CA, attending Water, two tickets for beer and wine. computer maintenance school from the Control Data It has been decided not to try to get weather equipment Corp (CDC), the company that provided our computers from Pensacola. However, anyone having old weather at the time. For us old timers, in those days we did our equipment or books, should give them to Chuck . Harry own computer operating and maintenance. Of course Hale will be bringing the reunion albums from the #36 the only places with them were at the centers. From reunion with him. Monterey, he proceeded to Fleet Weather Central/Joint President Nemcosky advised the membership that our Typhoon Warning Center, Guam for 1 1/2 years. From entertainment "Roberto" would be performing at Langley there he went to FWC Norfolk. Between Guam and "O" club on 11/3 if anyone would like to get a preview. Norfolk, Bob got married to Carol and just for the record, Social Coordinator Frank Muscari advised the group they will have been married for 40 years in May of 2011. that the next general meeting would be held at Cagney's While in Norfolk, the rank of first class was achieved and with Meet and Greet starting at 300PM on 16 January they were also blessed with a son, Jeff. FWF Keflavik, 2011. Frank also asked that we consider moving the Iceland was the next tour, while there, Keflavik was start time of the meetings to 400 PM. This will be downgraded from a facility to a detachment, however the determined at the next meeting. work remained the same. His beautiful daughter V. A. Coordinator Joan Akers was provided with three Jennifer was born there and shortly thereafter more hefty bags of goodies for the VA Hospital by Ive and schooling followed, AGB School at Lakehurst. Upon John , the Wrights and Fay and Donna . Joan and graduation, haze gray and under way followed, the USS Floyd will be taking another car load of stuff to the Saratoga (CV-60) which was home-ported in Mayport, hospital on Monday 10/4. Thanks Floyd and Joan for FL. After 2 years, he was transferred to NOCD, Willow your efforts. Grove, where Bob made Chief and Senior Chief prior to An update on Floyd Akers and the "Weather Mouse". his transfer to the USS Eisenhower (CVN-69). Many Floyd and Joan are doing well. The Pear tree in the positions were held, from Observer, FDO, LCPO, OPS 12 LCPO (USS Ike) and CPOIC at Willow Grove, PA. Bob meeting for Reunion #37, was held on July 15 at the retired from the Navy, Jan 1988. Convention Center where the reunion will be held. We After 6 months, he was hired as a Flight Forecaster at met with the "handlers" and got a little tour of the NOCD Oceana where he performed many administrative facilities. Minutes for this meeting were sent to the tasks in conjunction with forecaster duties. As the AG Membership. On and off work was done on the forms community was quickly changing, and detachments that are going to the Aerograph. New logos were were be downsized Bob took a position at the newly attached. Forms #4 and #5 (hotel reservation form and established Naval Aviation Forecast Center in Norfolk Ad Request Form), were sent to Aerograph Editor (NAFC) as a Forecast Duty Officer (ADO). With nearly Jordan on August 1. The third planning meeting for the 23 years active duty and 22 years civil service, Bob reunion was held at the Akers' home. Floyd and Joan racked up 45 years and enjoyed every minute of it. Bob were great hosts and much was accomplished, minutes received many kudos and awards throughout those from that meeting were sent to HRC membership. years and one he's totally proud of is receiving the September 7th, a card was sent to President Civilian of the Year Award for 2009. Bob and Carol plan Nemcosky in the hopes his health issues would on doing some traveling and enjoying their 4 improve. What an amazing stamina Marty has. grandchildren for many years to come. Continual contact with Don and Marge Cruse is a joy. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER: NWSA Historian duties and "stuff" will be transferred Following message received from George and Diana from Don to Harry Hale at the #37 reunion, hope you Delano : “We appreciate very much receiving all the are bringing the BIG truck Harry. Working party will be news that you all have been sending to us about the called away to make the transfer on Thursday April 28, Hampton Roads Chapter—especially since we have 2011!!! Don and Marge hope to be moved into their new been HRC NWSA members for as long as we can digs during the spring of 2011. A card was sent to remember.—close to 29 years. We have been in Frank Muscari in the hopes a rapid recovery from his contact with Don Cruse and will be shifting to the rotator cuff operation that took place mid September. Potomac Chapter—since it has been on our “to do” list Frank and nurse Eve took an extended trip to Sweden for some time. We hope that you will still keep us on the prior to the operation. Frank is back in operation on the Hampton Roads e-mail list, because we still feel closely Email lists, so arm must be working fairly well. The associated with everyone in the HRC. We hope that we request for ADS for #37 booklet was sent to all Chapters can attend the HRC meetings when we are in the area. in the hopes many of the NWSA members would do the Please give our best wishes to everyone. George and $10 ads. This would be a good way to advertise your Diana” business, say hello to friends, wish grandkids a happy Frank Muscari reported that HRC might be getting a birthday. This section of booklets has been sparingly new member. Dennis Stebbins might be moving to the used over the years and it would be fun to have Hampton Roads area. This would be a good something different for #37. Minutes from the reunion replacement for our loss of the Delanos that have planning meeting #4 which was held 9/19 at Cagney's moved to the Potomac Chapter region. were sent to HRC membership. A request was sent to Fay and Donna's Grandson Mitch (HM3 ) has been the membership to donate old bikes for a worthy cause. transferred to Afghanistan. Mitch is working as an Final corrections to reunion forms 1 and 2 were sent to Extraction Medic. Basically he flies into battle areas and Aerograph editor on 9/20. Card was sent to Ann "extracts" wounded Marines. This is something Mitch Salvato to wish her well through her back operation on has wanted to do since he was 8. It is great to be able 9/23, last report she was doing very well. New address to do what you want in life and we are proud of his being for George and Diana Delano was provided to NWSA able to follow his dream. We do ask that you remember Treasurer and to Don Cruse (Potomac Chapter). HRC him in your thoughts and prayers, as well as ALL our will miss them but know that they will be treated well by service people in harms way. the DC crowd. From the Secretary's Desk: Motion was made to adjourn by Ted Lemond, seconded The obit for Mr. Parke that was in the last Aerograph by Bob Daigle and passed about 555PM. was a very difficult story to find. It points out, we are but Submitted by Secretary Fay Crossley USN RET shadows in the broad scheme of this and eventually, "we just fade away". Pictures from the Chubb Picnic were copied and sent to HRC members through email. Fay PENSACOLA CHAPTER regrets not getting the membership the pictures that George Terrizzi provided to HRC. It is a work in Libby and Pat O'Brien continue progress and eventually they will be sent out. We do to stay busy playing golf and thank George for his supper effort. George continues to traveling. In June, they went to attend college and will graduate in December. He plans Evansville, IN, to help Libby's on either joining the Navy or continuing on in college to youngest daughter, Teresa, and get his Masters. Minutes of the July meeting were sent her family. They were there for three weeks. Teresa to HRC membership on July 12. The second planning had to undergo a very serious neck operation, and 13 Libby and Pat helped out doing things around the celebrate his seventieth birthday (It doesn’t happen till house and yard. Thank God the operation went well, December, but they won’t get together again until and she has fully recovered. Pat did manage to find sometime next year). Jerrie says any time more than time to fish almost every evening. In August, they went three Dunlaps get together a poker game breaks out. to Madison, MS, to play golf. It was part of a three-day Once again she was not disappointed. Dave had also golf package that included two nights at the Hilton. flown to PA in August for the first family reunion he ever Madison is just ten or so miles north of Jackson, and it's attended. There were seventy or more cousins there, a really nice retirement community. Libby bid on, and some of whom he hadn’t seen in fifty-five years. From won the package at a silent auction conducted by the PA they drove to Du Quoin, Jerrie’s home in southern Montessori School of Pensacola where Pat use to teach. Illinois, to visit her ailing mother. Jerrie’s mother is Later in August, Pat received a call from the school's nearing ninety and has suffered two broken bones in head mistress asking him if he could sub for the first six falls over the past few months. She has moved to a weeks of school. Pat agreed to four weeks. He would nursing home now and is progressing nicely. There was have stayed for all six weeks, except he had to be in time for a stop at the Charles Town Racetrack along the Orange City, FL. to attend his oldest son's wedding on way to allow Dave to provide money for some oats and the 18th of September. Following the wedding, he and hay for the poor horses. In other words, he lost. He did Libby traveled on down to Disney World. They stayed win enough at the casino later to cover his losses on the at the Shades of Green and played golf every morning horses and Jerrie’s losses in the casino. From there and went to the theme parks every afternoon. The they returned to West Florida and a lawn that had been O’Brien’s will travel north to Maryland again in October scorched by the sun and lack of rain during their two to attend Pat's 50th high school reunion. From there, week trip. They also returned to their three great they plan to travel to New England to see the fall foliage grandchildren, a two year-old and two one year-olds. if the colors haven't faded. Pat heard from an old John & Dorothy Shay celebrated their 55th Wedding shipmate, Cash Centers , back in August. Hopefully, Anniversary this past May and are still enjoying life to the they'll be able to hook up to swap sea stories at some fullest! They will be exiting Florida and heading to point in the near future. Hagerstown, MD, in early October to visit their son and Gene Witsman returned from a cold and rainy driving Family. They will return back home to Floor-DUH mid- trip through western Canada and Alaska on 7/13. He October to stay warm during the 'Chill Season' up North! also ran into thunderstorms in and around Dawson City John says, "Retirement is wonderful!" for several days. He added two more dangerous, Dave and Jane Driggers are doing well and continue to famous, and/or gravel/dirt roads, to his list of same. wear a path between Pensacola and their new digs in They are the Top of the World Highway between Bradshaw, North Carolina. They are currently traveling Chicken, AK and Dawson City, Yukon and the Dempster with friends through New England. Highway from near Dawson City to Inuvik, NWT. Submitted by AGCM Pat O’Brien USN RET Somebody claimed that you could not have thunderstorms north of the Arctic Circle? Well, Gene SOCAL CHAPTER has pictures of some classic cumulonimbus with anvil tops that formed well north of Inuvik in the afternoon President Al Hassen when he was there. Even with the weather he Vice President Fred Farnsworth encountered, Gene says, "It was still a great trip." He Sec/Treas Morry Summey got to meet lots of people and had a good time. In late September he went to Spain to see his number two son Greetings from the SOCAL and visit with grand kids. He also, visited with a Chapter. Here is one for all you Spanish family. He ancient Weather Guessers. They are setting back the > returned to Norfolk to retrieve his truck, and then went clock. Once again there will be a FLEET WEATHER to Parris Island Marine Base to see his favorite niece CENTRAL SAN DIEGO!!! A SOCAL Chapter member who is due in December with her second child. From provided us with the following information concerning a there, he headed for northern Georgia to visit with a forthcoming Change of Command at the North Island cousin and family and then returned back home to Fort weather organization on 5 November 2010, as well as Walton Beach, Florida. an open invitation for our group to attend. The new In early September Jerrie and Dave Dunlap headed Commanding Officer is CAPT Todd Monroe . Bernie north from Pensacola to West Virginia. In Morgantown also indicated that this is the first step in the they spent a few days visiting with their youngest son, consolidation of maritime, aviation, and afloat weather Martin, and helping him move to a new home. Martin is service to the fleet. The new name for the command is a librarian at the University of West Virginia and has FLEET WEATHER CENTER SAN DIEGO. A FLEET been living there for about ten years. WEATHER CENTER is also being established at Norfolk From Pennsylvania they drove to York County, to provide a same service on the East Coast for Pennsylvania to visit Dave’s family. His six brothers and maritime, aviation, and afloat units there. sisters threw a premature birthday party for Dave to CHAPTER ACTIVITIES 14 The annual Labor Day Picnic was held on Saturday, service. They spent a weekend in Kansas City seeing September 12 th . Although the plan had been to hold it at the Yankees play at the Royals. In September they the Coat Guard Air Station Picnic Grounds, a last minute were in Gene's home state of Maine in Yarmouth visiting change necessitated moving it to the home of Bill his cousin. October will find them on a 14 day cruise Bridge , where we held last years picnic. Those who going from Florida to California via the Panama Canal. attended were John Rodriguez, Bernie & Delores They will return to Hawaii in January for two months. Cohenour, Al Hassen with Arlene Seek, Fred God Bless our Country. Farnsworth with granddaughter Keri Beckenstein , a Mike & Marie Garrity did not have much news to report new member David Rue with his wife Lois, Morry from their home-front. They both have had bouts with Summey, who was accompanied by daughters Martie back problems but, with the aid of Epidural shots, thank Locke and Marilyn Roberts, aswell as our host, Bill God, they are mending. Marie had to have another one Bridge. The weather was great, as well as the sea but, Mike's sciatica is so much better. Marie’s is a little stories, so a wonderful time was had by all. more serious as it deals with spine problems & that The October business/luncheon was held on Thursday, mean old man who decided to take up residence, Mr. 7 October at the Admiral Baker Golf Restaurant. Arthritis. Their children & their families are all doing Attendees were John Rodriguez, Morry Summey, Al okay too. Thank God they all still have their jobs. Marie Hassen, Carl Drake, Bernie & Delores Cohenour, and is still very busy & active with her church. Mike has Al Marchment, who we welcomed back into the Chapter joined her each Sunday morning singing in the choir. after an extended absence. After all these years God prodded him. It is wonderful. The next Social Event planned is the annual PARADE Life for us is good & we are both thankful for all our OF LIGHTS dinner on Sunday, 12 December at TOM blessings. Wishing all our friends who will read this, joy, HAM’S LIGHTHOUSE Restaurant. For any out of love & peace & mostly good health. God is good. towners, if you are going to be in the San Diego area October 2nd , Joann and Ray Bierly attended the 25th around that time span, and would like to join us, your Annual Hospital Dinner/Dance. The theme was Beatle attendance will be welcome. John Rodriguez, Tel. is mania; A Knight to Remember.....Joann never did learn 858-278-5431 – email [email protected] . how to dance to The Beatles music. Had to take the MEMBER ACTIVITIES ‘white’ boots off. You know ‘These Boots are made for A memorial party was held in Pacific Beach on 26 walking'. Hope all are enjoying yourselves, we are. September 2010 to honor LCDR Deacon Holder USN After almost 3,500 miles of travel, Joann returned to RET. The event was hosted by Melinda and Jeff Tarpon Springs on the 11th of August. She so enjoyed Holden, Deacon’s daughter and son, at her house in the time away and all the people and places she was Pacific Beach. In addition to many friends and relatives, able to visit. Alaska with the grandchildren was Wet, the SOCAL Chapter was represented by John & Fuji Wild and Wonderful and we wore them out although Ray Rodriguez, Al Hassen with Arlene Sek, Bill Bridge, and Joann both landed in Canyon Clinic at Denali Lodge and Morry Summey. It was a very upbeat event with a with sinus infections, so much so that Ray had to rest lot of discussions remembering Deacon. rather than go with us White River Rafting, much to his There is nothing else to report from here. Apparently no disappointment. It was a vacation of memories. Driving one is going anywhere, having any visitors, or doing north was filled with even more memories. How anything noteworthy. wonderful it was being with family for the wedding of Submutted by LCDR Morry Summey USN RET Amanda and Andrew in Toms River, N.J. My cousin

Gail and her husband Anthony really gave a “Grand” AIRSHIP CHAPTER send off to their new life together. I was so grateful to be President Bill Suydam a part of the celebration. Until the next time, may the Vice President Al Parisi Lord bless you and keep you and make His face to shine Secretary/Treas Gene Merrill upon you. Reporter Pam Elliott The last Cedar Grove Methodist Church’s roast beef Chaplain Marie Garrity supper for this season was Thursday, October 7. Toddy Sunshine Ann Bucher McGayhey made plans for the Losch’s , Elliott’s, as This finds the Airship Chapter members preparing for fall well as Toddy’s grandson Tommy and son Frank to and winter. Planning is the key word but hoping for fair attend. Toddy had a bumper crop of tomatoes this weather and not the snow of last year. We lost a dear season, and Frank said he is stuffed! Frank announced friend, Pat Whitworth. She will be missed by many he retired on Friday, 1 October from Fort Monmouth friends and her family. John Migaleddi, Lois Wanzor Army Post. He began his career at the Army Education and Lucille Wiorek continue to have health problems. Center, Fort Dix in 1974. Then he came to the New Please remember all of them in your prayers and Equipment Training Division, Fort Monmouth in 1983. thoughts. His daughter Mary has been made full time at Wal-Mart Gene & Carol Merrill have been on the road again. and has benefits. That was good news. During August they visited their son at Topeka, KS, who Rod and Pam Elliott are as busy as always. Rod with had retired as a CDR from the Nukes after 31 years of his limo job and Pam with the credit union. She has 15 been to 2 training sessions. Thank you congress for so From Mike Butcher , now retired from NAVICE and many new laws and rules. working for NavIntell in Suitland, we learn that AGCS Happy Halloween, Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas Jordan Covington completed his tour in Afghanistan and Happy New Year's and has returned to NorVa for duty. Scuttlebutt sounds Submitted by Reporter Pam Elliott like the center in NorVa may be renamed Fleet Weather, or some such name. Our modern METOC people keep POTOMAC CHAPTER in touch via Facebook, using their own dedicated page. President Jim Romano My Lakehurst classmate, Vic Milford , mailed me a Vice Pres Vince Roper check for $90 in recognition of an upcoming 90 th Sec/Treas Tom Berkeridge birthday—said he did the same for Frenchy Corbeille Email [email protected] and Tom O'Reilly . Vic himself is now 93. Tel 410-987-5384 Jerry's Place On Friday, Oct 1 st , a small group of Corr. Sec Don Cruse PotChappers met for sensational lunch at the best Email [email protected] seafood place in Prince Frederick MD. We have Tel 703 524 9067 resorted to meeting in small groups since it has proven

Our region has set records for summer heat. Many impossible to get a broad-gauge social event organized. more of our days (than normal) exceeded 90F. It got Everyone has a full calendar. Too much competition. monotonous. Now acorns are dropping like hailstones, After lunch Will & Ella Gould, Mac McLeod, Jim conditions have returned to normal, and we can finally Romano, Tom Berkeridge and Don & Marge Cruse get some work done in our gardens. retired to the Gould residence for dessert (Thanks Ella!) This quarter began with the death of Bob Freeman , who and lots of chatter. We missed Vince & Robby Roper had valiantly battled cancer for several years before it because they were celebrating a reunion down south. caught up with him. That leaves a large hole in PotChap In mid-Sept Cruses attended another annual USS in many respects because he was always such a strong WASP (CV-7) reunion in an interesting new location: supporter of NWSA. And he succeeded in initiating Durham NC. It is gratifying to see the high level of annual reunions of our Ice Reconners before turning the interest & loyalty being shown by our WASP children & task over to Dick Pritchard . Richie F has the support grandchildren as they keep this tradition going—and of son-in-law John Weaver , who resides in her home doing the hard work that every reunion requires. Next temporarily ... plus an exceptionally strong Catholic year we meet in Chicago. Church group of friends. According to Phil & Jean CASE planning for their POTCHAP CALENDAR relocation to Portland ME is progressing. Perhaps they'll Nov 02 Election Day augment Downeast Chapter by lending Dan Hewins a Nov 07 Return to standard time hand—something that is sorely needed now that Dan Nov 11 Veterans' Day begins to feel the effects of dementia—and Bill Nov 25 Thanksgiving Day Pettigrew remains on the disabled list. No response Dec 07 Pearl Harbor Day received to our petition to Doc & Bonnie Jean Carver, Dec 21 Winter begins (solstice) who have relocated from PotChap to coastal Maine. Dec 25 Christmas Day Keeping watch on Nantucket Island is Mo Gibbs , who Jan 01 New Years Day 2011 tells us upcoming hip surgery is not to be delayed any Jan 15 Inputs to this newsletter are due to Editor Jordan longer. With his busy calendar he needs to keep moving around smartly. Chapter offficers gathered for lunch at the Fleet Reserve Over in the Shenandoah Valley Hazel Hudock reports Club on the Annapolis waterfront on August 9 th —always on her steadily enlarging family—grandsons getting an interesting spot to view harbor activity. It was a married and fathering grandchildren at a steady pace. sunny, humid, summer day with S'ly winds, just perfect Father Paul Hudock is not one of those, of course. He for lunch on the patio. This was a purely social event. remains in the office of the Archbishop in Wheeling WV. There was a Memorial Service for Peggy Dehn 8/20 in Not long ago he accompanied his boss to Rome. Odenton MD with many New Englanders in attendance. Cruising the eastern Med during Sept were Ken & Dinner at the Blue Dolphin that followed on Hwy 3 was Joyce Smith on a voyage called "Roman Empire." Yep, sumptuous. In Sept Marge & Don joined Bill O'Neil for there are a lot of ruins over there to learn about, lunch at The Fairfax on Ft Belvoir where he resides. Bill mountains to climb, and interesting harbors to visit. is 97 and relates tales of duty in Recife, Brazil as Aerog RAF Chicksands: Soon Jim & Rosalie Romano and striker during 1945. the Cruses will be shoving off for Branson MO and PotChap is pleased to welcome George & Diana annual reunion of "The Chix." Mostly USAF personnel Delano after their relocation from VaBch and HamRds who were assigned to duty in Bedfordshire keep this Chapter. They skipped the mini reunion of NATO tradition going—a couple of sailors to keep everyone MILCOM people that was held in Providence RI during honest. If you were stationed in London, then you know early Oct. But Dave & Harriett Sokol and Neil & Jean something about RAF Chicksands. O'Connor made it. Not sure about John Lincoln. 16 Since Hurricane KATRINA wiped out portions of the Gulf At the Naval Post Graduate gas station I saw Glenn Coast, including our Gulf Coast Chapter, there has been Handlers 22 Aug. & he told me his mother got settled only conjecture on the real status down there. Former into her new home in Carmel Valley just fine after the trip GC Chap members have ceased to reply to E-mail. Is from Florida. there an obvious message there somewhere? With I ran into Fred Stewart at the Commissary 4 Sep. In our several hundred METOC personnel assigned to duty in exchanges of “what’s been happening” Fred informed MS, it should not be difficult to operate an outstanding me he was recovering from Cancer surgery last March. NWSA regional chapter. Where is the initiative? Fred lost a few pounds. When I ducked into COSTCO To wrap up this quarterly chatter, there must be 12 Oct. Fred hailed me on the way out as he was having acknowledgement of the tremendous energy being morning coffee at the COSTCO snack bar with friends. expended by our HamRds Chapter as they prepare for In our brief chat we speculated on the potential demise NWSA37/2011. From feedback PotChap is receiving, a of the AG rating in our Navy. With satellite technology huge worry is Marty Nemcosky's health, as he advancing rapidly in measuring atmospheric conditions proceeds from crisis to crisis. HamRds has formed an and computers taking over analysis and forecasting it effective and strong reunion committee and we all look seems inevitable the AG rating will disappear. The 3 rd forward to another sparkling, enjoyable reunion in April. quarter of the 20 th century seen a similar evolution of the Submitted by CDR Don Cruse USN RET Signalman rating which I believe was absorbed into the Central Coast Chapter Quartermaster rating. President Harry Nicholson Cataracts seem the nemesis of we who are 80 plus and Sec/Treas Glenn Handlers some even before then. A Cataract surgeon delayed taking them from my eyes when I seen him 10 Sep. so This is the fall issue from will probably be next spring when that event takes place Monterey CA and little in the on my peepers. way of news can be reported. For you who know Frenchy Corbeille you may know he Where the summer issue submits a weekly article to the Brillion Wisconsin showed we had below average temperatures and above newspaper about his adventures with Boomer his 4 average rain leading up to the summer, the months of legged walking buddy. July and August were again below average temperature Frenchy & Barbara made a trip to eastern Canada the with Sep. experiencing a slow moving upper air ridge last of Sep. for a couple of weeks trip. Being a curious crossing our area the last week of the month which sort Frenchy took a trip down into Maine from Canada to brought above average temperatures for a few days but see the famous Bay of Fundy. It seems man has built a the month still had below average temperatures with the foot bridge across the upper part of the trace so the daily minimums holding them down. July had only two famous large surge that the Bay of Fundy is famous for days with measurable drizzle for a total of .02 In. for the has been disrupted. Some folks do kill the goose that month. Aug. had 15 days of measurable drizzle. Sep. lays the golden eggs and the large surge on the Bay of had below average drizzle. Values all reported by Carl Fundy was a major tourist attraction. Thormeyer. Miracles are few and far between but the extraction of Nate Greenfeldt was shown as battling the Big C in the the 33 miners at the San Jose gold and copper mine last Aerograph. No news has been received this quarter near Copiapo, Chile starting 12 Oct and completing 13 so assume Nate is still holding his own. Oct. 2010 was indeed a miracle and one that will go There are a few places I occasionally run into friends down in the Guiness book of records. who give me a bit of news. Sundays when I take Gloria It seems many of our U.S. citizens don’t even know who to the Post Graduate Chapel I see if not always talk to our VP is and with the exposure of the extraction of the folks. Tony Klapp was seen exiting the chapel Sunday 33 miners from the depths of mother earth after 69 days 18 July but I did not get to chat with him. entombment we are exposed to the name of the George Haltiner had minor back surgery in July which President of Chile, a fellow named Sebastian Pinera. seems to have helped as I see him walking with Mary at Y’all have a great Merry Christmas and Happy New Year times. George and I chat about world politics at times but Submitted by AGC Zane E. Jacobs USN RET are at odds concerning the war in Iraq & Afghanistan. Carl Thormeyer forwarded an Egram from Mike Gilroy TRAVEL VIA THE MOON in late July. Mike worked for the Puget Sound Clean Air For those who have read Agency 15 years and that job ended 30 June this year. this column for years, you Mike accepted the position of Deputy Director of the will recall that there are Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District here always “things to do” and in Monterey CA starting in Sept. It seems Mikes’ mate places to learn Frances is moving to San Diego, CA which they will about….but why not remind everyone…things NOT to claim as a permanent home. Mike rented a place at do. First of all, if you do a lot of traveling out of 1074 Twin Creeks Drive, Salinas CA 93905. Cell # 425 country…do NOT let your passport expire! 418-8164. 17 Even getting close to expiration date will not allow you in a ton less than the airlines. You can also buy a Rail to some countries that require a minimum of 6 months till Pass here in the US for a big saving if you’re planning to expiration, or they won’t even let you enter….and it ruins do a lot of travel via train. You can order (and pay) for your day when they make you get on another plane and those passes on the computer, get it sent to your house, go somewhere else. It may take 2 months to get that and you only have to check in at the first station that you renewal, so plan on sending yours in 5-6 mo. before are leaving from…..a great way to travel in most of the expiration date or 3-4 months before you depart the US. European countries. The EuRail pass is good in 21 How many credit cards will you be carrying when you countries but you can also buy a pass (at less cost) for leave on your trip? Five or six? All you own? Wrong! just 1 country. The passes are good for a certain Two should be max in your wallet and your traveling amount of time after you use it for the first time. In companion could have two other cards in their addition, you can buy a Saver rail pass for your partner purse/wallet. Stolen wallets/purses are not out of the at nearly _ price (you must both travel at the same time). question and do you know the 800 number to call if that And finally, don’t waste that vacation by taking pictures happens times 6 or 8 cards. You should have those of everything that moves. And don’t expect that numbers (on the back of your card) written down and everything you see or hear will be exactly like available….your partner and you should have a copy of home……enjoy the view and the different things you will ALL the card phone numbers that both of you are see….which will become memories you will never forget. carrying. One of you is carrying a credit card from a You deserve it and you will never forget those trips. credit union, right?!? If you’re planning to use an ATM over there or charge in a foreign country – a credit union NWSA WEBMASTER REPORT card will cost you about 1% of the foreign currency I have placed the PDF form of the amount….your hometown bank credit cards will charge SCHOLARSHIP NWSA Web page you between 3-4%. And while talking about foreign of our site. money…..no; don’t buy it here in the US. The rate they Uploading of the AG SCHOOL give you here is way less than you will get overseas, and CLASS PICTURES, A-School and every arrival airport has 2 or 3 places that will accept US B-School, has been completed. $ in exchange for their currency….right there where you AG(C) School Class pictures are now being accepted for get your baggage. Warning: Those counters in the upload to this site. arrival section of the airport, do not have as good a rate It is hoped that the NWSA website will be used by of exchange as “in town” banks or ATM’s have, so just members to keep current with local chapter activities as exchange enough at the airport to get you to your hotel well as news and events of the NWSA itself. This, of and find better rates….even some of the larger hotels course, can only be done with the help of you, the entire will offer a decent rate…..ask your concierge where the membership. Please feel free to submit any information nearest bank is and let him make a call for you….ATM’s that you feel you’d like to see on the NWSA website. are everywhere! This could be for local chapter interest or for the general Do not expect that your cab driver can speak English. membership itself. Quite often they will shake their head “yes” but you’ll Many have joined the website’s “MEMBERS ONLY” area never know if they did really understand what you said. containing copies of the Aerograph back to 2005 as well Before getting in and closing the door, note the cab as the most recent BELLINGER LIST. Contact the number, greet the driver with a “hello” and see if he webmaster to request your ID and Password. answers, and then ask if they know where your Since the website is an online extension of the destination is. Aerograph, the website was designed to include many of The hotel you’re staying at will be happy to give you a the same areas of content. With the kind assistance of business card with their name and address which cab the Aerograph editor, Charlie Jordan, we were able to drivers can find. In some countries, you will find “street build into the new website much of the same look and vendors” selling items right there on the sidewalk feel as the Aerograph. (particularly near some of the larger higher price Since our Scholarship awards have been a big draw for hotels)…these are usually not real expensive items that non-members, this topic has been given top billing on you are getting at a “reduced price”. If you’re satisfied the site. Development is still in progress to help ease with a fake or cheap imitation that might impress your the application submission through the use of additional neighbor at home, go ahead (for instance, a $13 Rolex information and on-line forms. watch). The annual reunions are always a great area of interest. Flying from one country to another can be costly in other Currently, our next reunion is well advertised with the parts of the world. We are used to “commuter” flights information provided by Marty Nemcosky and the here in the US which are usually not too expensive, but Hampton Roads Chapter. in Europe and Asia, smaller airlines are quite often more It is hoped that the NWSA website will be used by expensive than the “biggies”. Think trains and buses members to keep current with local chapter activities as and on trains, if your not planning on long trips, 2nd well as news and events of the NWSA itself. This, of Class will get you there for much less than 1st Class and course, can only be done with the help of you, the entire 18 membership. Please feel free to submit any information exultation of triumph and from both we have learned that you feel you’d like to see on the NWSA website. there can be no turning back. This could be for local chapter interest or for the general “We must go forward to preserve in peace what we won membership itself in war. We have had our last chance. Submitted by Webmaster Mahlon Trenz AGC USN RET “If we do not now devise some greater and more equitable system, Armageddon will be at our door. “The problem basically is theological and involves a spiritual recrudescence and improvement of human character that will synchronize with our almost matchless advances in science, arts, literature and all material and cultural developments of the spirit if we are to save the First I would like to thank you for your thoughts and flesh. prayers during my daughter’s surgery and recovery. I “And so, my fellow countrymen, today I report to you am thrilled to report that she is doing great. She has that your sons and daughters have served you well and been out on the golf course to hit a few balls but will not faithfully with the calm, deliberate, determined fighting be able to be back in full swing until next spring. We are spirit of the American Soldier and Sailor, based upon a so thankful and blessed she is doing so well. tradition of historical truth as against the fanaticism of an It has been brought to my attention that in previous enemy supported only by mythological fiction. years, the Life Members were listed separately in the “Their spiritual strength and power has brought us Bellinger List. Beginning with this issue the B-List will be through to victory. divided into three sections. First, the life members, “They are homeward bound—take care of them. –end- second the other members and thirdly the non members. Submitted by CDR Don Cruse USN RET The report from the Secretary/Treasurer’s Desk was mistakenly overlooked in the August Aerograph so I will CARTOON include that information with the November report. The addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail updates will be included in the Bellinger List. Submitted by Libby Obrien NWSA Secretary/Treasurer Pat and I wish each and everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

65 TH ANNIVERSARY OF V-J DAY 2 September 1945 Exactly sixty-five years ago General of the Army Douglas MacArthur spoke on the foredeck of USS MISSOURI, at anchor in Tokyo Bay. As Supreme Commander, Allied Powers, he was addressing the representatives of the major warring powers. MacArthur then broadcast these words to the American people: “Today the guns are silent. A great tragedy has ended. A great victory has been won. The skies no longer rain death—the seas bear only commerce—men everywhere walk upright in the sunlight. The entire world is quietly at peace. The holy mission has been completed. And in reporting this to you, the people, I speak for the thousands of silent lips, forever stilled among the jungles and the beaches and in the deep waters of the Pacific HAIL, HAIL – THAT’S ONE BIG STONE! which marked the way. I speak for the un-named brave Aug 4 2010 - Late last month millions homeward bound to take up the challenge of a ranch worker in Vivian, that future which they did so much to salvage from the South Dakota, found a huge brink of disaster. hailstone after a terrible “As I look back on the long, tortuous trail from those grim thunderstorm, and federal days of Bataan and Corregidor, when an entire world climate officials have lived in fear, when democracy was on the defensive confirmed that it is the everywhere, when modern civilization trembled in the heaviest hailstone ever balance, I thank a merciful God that He has given us the recorded. faith, the courage and the power from which to mould At 1 pound 15 ounces, the victory. We have known the bitterness of defeat and the ice ball measures 18 inches 19 around. again, with the waving hands of welcome from family It was probably even bigger when Les Scott first and friends waiting pier side The work was hard and scooped it up, too. He put it right in the freezer, but the dangerous; the going rough at times; the parting from electricity was out after the storm, so the stone probably loved ones painful, but the companionship of robust melted a little. Navy laughter, the "all for one and one for all" philosophy The unique specimen has been carefully transported to of the sea was ever present. the National Center for Atmospheric Research in I liked the fierce and dangerous activity on the flight deck Boulder, Colorado, for safekeeping and research. of aircraft carriers, earlier named for battles won but Back in Vivian, meanwhile, residents are still cleaning up sadly now named for politicians. Enterprise, the mess. Stones that fell from the sky punched holes in Independence, Boxer, Princeton and oh so many more, buildings and car windshields and left craters in the some lost in battle, and sadly many scrapped. ground six inches deep. I liked the scent of aviation hi-octane fuel, and now jet I Was a Sailor Once..... full as the men in purple shirts hustled about to "feed" the flying weapons of war. And the crews in red shirts Sharing a glimpse of the life I so dearly loved... rearming the aircraft for their next sortie. I liked standing on the bridge wing at sunrise with salt spray in my face and clean ocean winds whipping in I liked the flight crews readying their flying machines with from the four quarters of the globe. the green shirted and brown shirted crews ensuring worthiness. And then the white shirted crews directing I liked the sounds of the Navy - the piercing trill of the the aircraft to the catapult followed by the crescendo of boatswain’s pipe, the syncopated clangor of the ship's the aircraft shooting down the cat track and into the air. bell on the quarterdeck, harsh, and the strong language I liked the feel of flying with a fine tuned air wing where and laughter of sailors at work. all of the aircrews knew what to do and did it safely and I liked Navy vessels -- plodding fleet auxiliaries like the well. USS Ute ATF-76) and amphibs, sleek submarines and I liked the exciting recovery of aircraft as they returned steady solid aircraft carriers. from combat or training. It was always an exciting event I liked the proud names of Navy ships: Midway, whether a landing was a trap or a bolter. Lexington, Saratoga, Coral Sea, Antietam, Valley Forge I liked the names of the aircraft and helicopters; - - memorials of great battles won and tribulations Skyraider, Intruder, Sea King, Phantom, Skyhawk, overcome. Demon, Skywarrior, Corsair, and many more that bring I liked the lean angular names of Navy "tin-cans" and to mind offensive and defensive orders of battle. escorts like the USS Maddox (DD-731) mementos of I liked the excitement of an alongside replenishment as heroes who went before us. my ship slid in alongside the oiler and the cry of And the others - - San Jose, San Diego, Los Angeles, "Standby to receive shotlines" prefaced the hard work of St. Paul, Chicago, Oklahoma City, named for our cities. rigging spanwires and fuel hoses echoed across the narrow gap of water between the ships and welcomed I liked the tempo of a Navy band. the mail and fresh milk, fruit and vegetables that I liked liberty call and the spicy scent of a foreign port. sometimes accompanied the fuel. I even liked the never ending paperwork and all hands I liked the serenity of the sea after a day of hard ship's working parties as my ship filled herself with the work, as flying fish flitted across the wave tops and multitude of supplies, both mundane and to cut ties to sunset gave way to night. the land and carry out her mission anywhere on the I liked the feel of the Navy in darkness - the masthead globe where there was water to float her. and range lights, the red and green navigation lights and I liked sailors, officers and enlisted men from all parts of stern light, the pulsating phosphorescence of radar the land, farms of the Midwest, small towns of New repeaters - they cut through the dusk and joined with the England, from the big cities, the mountains and the mirror of stars overhead. And I liked drifting off to sleep prairies, from all walks of life. I trusted and depended on lulled by the myriad noises large and small that told me them as they trusted and depended on me -- for that my ship was alive and well, and that my shipmates professional competence, for comradeship, for strength on watch would keep me safe. and courage. In a word, they were "shipmates"; then I liked quiet mid-watches with the aroma of strong coffee and forever. -- the lifeblood of the Navy permeating everywhere. I liked the surge of adventure in my heart, when the word And I liked hectic watches when the exacting minuet of was passed: ''Now Hear This'' "Now station the special haze-gray shapes racing at flank speed kept all hands sea and anchor detail - all hands to quarters for leaving on a razor edge of alertness. port," and I liked the infectious thrill of sighting home 20 I liked the sudden electricity of "General quarters, “…..IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN….” general quarters, all hands man your battle stations," followed by the hurried clamor of running feet on ladders and the resounding thump of watertight doors as the ship transformed herself in a few brief seconds from a peaceful workplace to a weapon of war -- ready for anything. And I liked the sight of space-age equipment manned by youngsters clad in dungarees and sound-powered phones that their grandfathers would still recognize. I liked the traditions of the Navy and the men and now TIME TO SEND IN YOUR women who made them. I liked the proud names of #37 REUNION BOOKLET Navy heroes: Halsey, Nimitz, Perry, Farragut, John Paul ADVERTISEMENTS Jones and Burke. A sailor could find much in the Navy: #37 promises to be an exceptional reunion, but to pull it comrades-in-arms, pride in self and country, mastery of off we need sponsors. That is where each club can be of the seaman's trade. An adolescent could find adulthood. help. Buy an ad in the one-of-a-kind Reunion Booklet. In years to come, when sailors are home from the sea, Business card size will run $10. If you have a small AND SO WE ARE, we still remember with fondness and business, this is a good buy. #37 would like to see those respect the ocean in all its moods - the impossible with businesses to sign up for the $10 business ad, or shimmering mirror calm and the storm-tossed green just a comment on a personal level. A quarter page ad water surging over the bow. And then there will come will cost $20. Half page advertisements are $40 and a again a faint whiff of stack gas, a faint echo of engine full page ad is $80. Most Chapters get full page ads, and rudder orders, a vision of the bright bunting of signal which is appreciated. Please send your advertisement flags snapping at the yardarm, a refrain of hearty and payment to: laughter in the wardroom and chief's quarters and mess Bob Daigle decks. 3101 MONTOUR CT. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. 23453-5547 Gone ashore for good we grow humble about our Navy PHONE: 757-468-3741 days, when the seas were a part of us and a new port of call was ever over the horizon. Thank you for your support: Remembering this, WE stand taller and say, #37 reunion planning board, and SEAMOOR.

"I WAS A SAILOR ONCE."

by:Charles L. Tompkins, Civilian Submitted by AGCM Marty Bonk USN RET

ALMOST HEAVEN - #37 NAVAL WEATHER SERVICE ASSOCIATION 2011 REUNION - APR 27 - May 1

hotel reservation information sheet The Virginia Beach Resort Hotel appreciates the opportunity to host the NWSA reunion. They look forward to having us with them. The Hotel is where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, and offers a unique waterfront location to compliment any meeting or conference. Each of their 295 spacious two-room suites provides a separate sleeping room and living area with wet bar, microwave and refrigerator. Additional, each room offers a private covered balcony. The hotel has an extensive private beach, restaurant, gift shop, health 21 club, indoor and outdoor pools as well as the use of a 1730 - 2030 Reception (Sunset Room) 2030 - 2330 world class tennis facility. Meeting areas are Resume Hospitality/Registration uncomplicated and all on one floor. Thursday, April 28 To see this fine facility, check out their web site at: 0700 - 1100 Hospitality Room open www.virginiabeachresort.com 0800 - 1100 First General Meeting (Conf Room near Attendees arriving at the Norfolk International Airport Hospitality Room) may want to take advantage of the hotel shuttle service. 1130 - 1900 Riding Tour of Virginia Beach (Box Lunch The cost is $12 per person and attendees are to make en route to Military Aviation Museum - Dinner at your reservations with the hotel for this service at the same pleasure in Town Center) 1300 - 2330 time they make their hotel reservations. Remember to Hospitality Room open ask the registration representative for further information and be ready to give your flight dates, times and carrier. Friday, 29 April The Hotel offers what many consider to be the best 0700 - 1230 Hospitality Room open Sunday Brunch in Virginia Beach. When making your 0730 - 1230 Golf Tournament reservations with Hampton Roads Chapter, you are 0900 - 1230 Riding Norfolk tour asked to give us an indication that you would like to 1230 - 1500 Hotel deck party deli buffet (Sunset Room) enjoy this Brunch. The cost is normally about $28. The 1600 - 2300 Hospitality Room open hotel has indicated if we can assure them of a set 1800 - 2230 Virginia International Tattoo number that would attend, there could be a cost Saturday, April 30 reduction. 0700 – 1230 Hospitality Room Open All hotel reservations are to be made by phone. Call 1- 0800 – 0900 CNMOC Briefing 800-468-2722. Mention to the reservation representative 0900 – 1030 Second General Meeting and Auction that you are with the Naval Weather Service Association 1130 – 1530 NAVSTA Norfolk tour including NMFC. reunion scheduled for April 27, 2011 through May 1. Lunch on base. Price for the hotel suites are $112 plus 13% tax. Be sure 1730 – 1830 Pre-banquet no host cocktails to get a confirmation number when making those 1830 – 2030 Banquet and Program reservations. 2030 – 2230 Dancing HRC hopes #37 can be compared to our #26. We look forward to serving you. Sunday, May 1 0800 – 1130 Hospitality Room Open ALMOST HEAVEN #37 1000 – 1500 Brunch served at hotel’s restaurant, the Climatology famous "Trade Winds" perennial winner of "Best" in Dates: HI/LO/precip Records: HI/LO Virginia Beach 4/27 70/51/.11 93/37/1.41-1898 Program Overview for Navy Weather 4/28 70//51/.11 93/38/1.50-1895 Association Reunion #37 4/29 71/52/.11 92/38/1.44-1986 Updated on 4/8/10 4/30 .71/52/.12 93/52/2.40-1953 Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center, 5/01 71/52/.12 94/58/2.80-1886 estimated number of guests: 100-125 people Visit Past Two Years Thursday, April 28, 2011, 2009 2010 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM 4/27 89/64/ 0 65/52/ .11 4/28 85/61/ 0 62/44/ 0 $54.00 per person, - Riding Tour of Virginia 4/29 70/53/ 0 72/41/ 0 Beach , and Military Aviation Museum of Virginia , 4/30 64/52/ 0 84/54/ 0 with a Boxed lunch included plus Free Time at Town Center 5/01 83/62/ 0 90/66/ 0

RIDING TOUR OF VIRGINIA BEACH "ALMOST HEAVEN NWSA # 37" Board the motor coach with your tour guide to enjoy CONVERGENCE ZONE beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean and the VIRGINIA BEACH RESORT Chesapeake Bay and learn about the history of Virginia HOTEL and CONFERENCE Beach, the largest city in Virginia. See the historic CENTER, VA lighthouses and the First Landing Cross at Cape Henry Apr 27 - 1 May 2011 where the English colonists first came ashore in 1607

and learn about the famous Battle of the Capes which Wednesday, April 27 took place during the Revolutionary War. 1200 - 1730 Registration (Second deck lobby) Ride down the resort strip and past the Tidewater 1300 - 1730 Hospitality Room open (Horizons Lounge) Veterans Memorial, a unique structure which pays 1500 - 1700 First exec. board meeting ( EX Board homage to veterans everywhere. Meeting Room 8th deck) MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA 22 Enjoy a visit to Virginia Beach's newest attraction, the interactive exhibits, shows, and theaters with various Military Aviation Museum, located at the Virginia Beach films. Airport, this museum is home to one of the largest Also housed here is the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, private collections of World War II and Korean War era one of ten museums officially operated by the U.S. Navy. fighters, bombers, trainers and seaplanes. Highlights of the naval battles and exhibits of detailed Many aircraft have been fully restored to their World War ship models, artwork, and memorabilia are showcased in II condition and are available for flight demonstration, the museum. static display or movie production or commercials. The Additionally, Nauticus has partnered with NOAA, to Fighter Factory in is the aircraft recovery and restoration promote scientific and environmental literacy and to component of the museum dedicated to the preservation inform the public about NOAA’s programs and activities. of historical aircraft before they are lost forever. The first NOAA Education Resource Center at Nauticus Enjoy a guided tour of the galleries as well as a gift shop that opened in June 2005. This one-of-a-kind Center which is stocked with all things flight related. A box provides educators with curricula, fact sheets, CD- lunch will be provided en route to the Museum ROMs, and other tools that facilitate their instruction of science disciplines (including weather, oceanography, FREE TIME AT TOWN CENTER and Chesapeake Bay ecology). The center also stocks Visit “downtown” Virginia Beach, the beautiful new Town current NOAA program and office information for the Center area. With an eclectic mix of shopping, dining, general public. A permanent exhibit at Nauticus was entertainment and living options covering 17 city blocks, unveiled by NOAA in 2005, Science on a Sphere is an Town Center is fast becoming one of Hampton Roads' innovative system that uses high-speed computers, hottest destinations. Grab a bite at a local eatery or a projectors, and advanced imaging techniques to create national restaurant. Shop at popular brand retailers and the illusion of a six-foot, rotating Earth suspended in mid- upscale boutiques. Perhaps you will enjoy dinner and a air. brewery tour and tasting at Gordon Biersch Brewery, or visit Royal Chocolate to taste handmade chocolates made with real Belgium chocolate. There are many varied options here, something for everyone. There will be plenty of time to browse and shop and pick up an early dinner before heading back to the hotel.

Package Price: $54.00 per person

Friday, April 29, 2011, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Riding Norfolk Tour, Nauticus, The National Maritime Center, and Battleship Wisconsin Lunch may be a deli buffet $35.00 per person, inclusive..

RIDING NORFOLK TOUR Board the motor coach with your tour guide to learn about Norfolk’s colorful 325 year history as you ride through the lovely historic district and restored areas. View the stately homes along the Hague, old St. Paul’s Church, the Moses Myers House, the Chrysler Museum of Art, MacArthur Memorial, the historic Freemason District, Nauticus: The National Maritime Center, the Battleship Wisconsin, the restored waterfront area, as well as many other points of interest. Downtown Norfolk has undergone a complete transformation in the last decade and features the beautifully renovated Town Point Park with the Armed Forces memorial, brand new $34milliion cruise terminal, waterfront condos and state of the art shopping area.

NAUTICUS , THE NATIONAL MARITIME CENTER A true highlight of your visit to Nauticus will be a tour of BATTLESHIP WISCONSIN the battleship Wisconsin, one of the famous Iowa-class

Visit Norfolk’s exciting downtown waterfront TO tour ships. This great ship saw action in WWII, the Korean Nauticus, the National Maritime Center. Nauticus is a War and most recently in the Persian Gulf War. unique and thriving campus of visitor attractions that Wisconsin is permanently berthed beside Nauticus explores the economic, naval, and natural powers of the where it is accessed by a connecting walkway. Explore sea. Features here include a series of ingenious the main deck and recently opened portions of the 23 interior to learn about this famous ship, those who fought naval complex occupies over 8,000 acres of land and is and served on board and the role that this mighty home to more than 100,000 military personnel. warship has played in the defense of our nation. Your tour will take you past the 14 piers and through the Package Price: $35.00 per person, inclusive. Naval Air Station. You will also drive by the historic

homes built for the 1907 Jamestown Exposition on FRIDAY EVENING EVENT, “Admiral’s Row” which now house the flag officers. 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM LUNCH INCLUDED ON BASE (Performance times are 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM; Lunch will be included for your group at one of the clubs guests should be seated by 7:00 PM) on base. $69.00 per person, inclusive. Premium Center NAVY WEATHER STATION Seats. A visit will be arranged to the Navy Weather Station (pending availability and approval). Or, a visit to an VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO active duty ship may be substituted (pending availability and approval). Package Price: $39.00 per person, inclusive. Lunch included.

THE PACKAGE PRICES INCLUDE: Motor coach transportation, tour guide service, admissions as listed, meals as listed, taxes and meal gratuities. Gratuities for guide and driver are not included, and are at the discretion of the individual. Prices are based on a minimum of 35 people per tour. Please inform all participants who do not show for their tour that they will not be refunded their money. Last minute participants will be accommodated on a space-available basis only, and ticket prices on site will be an additional $3.00 per person. All itineraries are subject to change. Every attempt will be made to include all sites mentioned within this Board the coach to visit the Scope Convention Center in itinerary. downtown Norfolk to enjoy the Virginia International Boarding times will be fifteen minutes prior to listed Tattoo. Evolving from a17th century tradition, the departure times in front of the Virginia Beach Resort Virginia InternationalTattoo is a ceremonial performance Hotel and Conference Center. of military music by massed bands and is the largest PLEASE NOTE: Any guests requiring special show of its kind in the United States. Presented arrangements (dietary, physically disabled) must make annually in Norfolk, the Tattoo is an exhibition of us aware of their needs in advance, otherwise, we will marching bands, massed pipes and drums, drill teams, not be able to guarantee that they will be gymnasts, Scottish dancers, choirs and more. Each accommodated. Those guests with physical disabilities year, a cast of over 700 artists from many different should have someone traveling with them to assist countries creates an unforgettable spectacle under one physically. Phillips DMC staff and motor coach drivers roof for four breathtaking performances. cannot accept responsibility for lifting guests in and out Package Price: $69.00 per person, inclusive. of coaches. Premium Center Seats.

Saturday, April 30, 2011, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Naval Station Norfolk Tour, Lunch included on Base, Navy Weather Station (Pending Availability and Approval) NAVAL $39.00 per person, inclusive. Lunch Included. WEATHER NAVAL STATION NORFOLK TOUR SERVICE Board the motor coach with your guide to tour the ASSOCIATION Norfolk Naval Base, which is part of Naval Station ALMOST HEAVEN #37 Norfolk - the largest naval installation in the world. Home port to 78 ships, ranging in size from aircraft FIRST EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING carriers to submarines, 26 aircraft squadrons comprised Wednesday 4/27 - 1500 - 1700 - free of 133 aircraft and headquarters of the Atlantic Fleet, this The meeting will be held in the Executive Board Meeting Room on deck 8. All NWSA officers and committee 24 chair persons plus Chapter representatives should be was such that you will be able to take part in this present. event. The cast of over 700 will keep you at the edge of your Premium Center Seats. (Don't miss this one) MEET AND GREET - RECEPTION Wednesday 4/27 - 1730-2030 - $30 SECOND GENERAL MEETING and CNMOC Come meet with the other early birds, in the Sunset BRIEFING Room. Enjoy some very heavy hors d'oeuvres (and call Saturday 4/30 - 0900 - 1030 - Free. it dinner), plus a beer or two or a glass of wine. Other Please attend this more important and informative meeting. non-alcoholic beverages will be available. This is a great The NWSA future may be riding on the meeting outcome. chance to meet with "old" friends and see what they Come early for good seating in the Chesapeake Room near the have been doing over the past year. Hospitality Room on deck 2. It is planned that the meeting

will be followed by a Live Auction. FIRST GENERAL MEETING Thursday 4/28 - 0800 - 1100 - free SECOND EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING The first general meeting will be held in the Saturday 4/30 - 1030 - 1130 - Free Cheasapeake Room near the Hospitality Room. All The meeting will be held in the Executive Board Meeting dues paying members are encouraged to attend. Room on deck 8. All NWSA officers and committee chair persons plus Chapter representatives should be present in RIDING TOUR OF VIRGINIA BEACH order to iron out the plans for the next reunion and other Thursday 5/28 - 1130 - 1900 - $54.00 per person. important issues. Hop on a bus that will take you on an extensive tour of the Water Ways around Virginia Beach. Learn about the NAVAL STATION NORFOLK TOUR history of the area. See the Lighthouses and the First Saturday 4/30 - 1130 - 1530 - $39.00 per person. Landing Cross at Cape Henry. Box Lunch will be A guided tour of the Norfolk Navy Base will start off this provided and is part of the cost. The Revolutionary War amazing trip down many a memory lane. You will pass Battle of the Capes will be reviewed. The tour will stop at 14 piers where many of you surely remember boarding the Town Center where you will shop and have dinner your ships after a night on the town. Lunch will be on your own in one of the many fantastic dinning spots, included at one of the clubs on base. You will be given a before you are brought back to the hotel. Long day, but tour of the Navy Weather Station and a visit to one of the worth the chance to see it all. ships in port.

GOLF TOURNAMENT BANQUET, PROGRAM AND DANCING Friday 5/29 - 0730 - 1230 - $40 per person. Saturday 4/30 - 1730 - 2230 - $40 per person. This years event, will take place at the Little Creek Golf The evening gala will start off with No Host Cocktails course. One of the primer courses in Virginia. Don't miss followed by dinner and dancing. You are going to love this one there is to be surprises at every hole. the Entertainment.

RIDING NORFOLK TOUR Friday 5/29 - 0900 - 1230 - $35 per person. You will be visit the Nauticus Maritime Center and see highlights of naval battles, ship models and memorabilia. NOAA's Science on a Sphere is a new innovative system that uses computers and projectors along with advanced imaging to create illusions on a rotating Earth suspended in mid-air. You will visit the Battleship Wisconsin and go below decks (we hope) to visit the various offices including the Weather Office.

HOTEL DECK PARTY LUNCHEON Friday 5/29 - 1230 - 1530 - $20 per person. If you remember the Deck Party from the 2000 Magnificent reunion, you are in for a treat again.

VIRGINIA INTERNATIONL TATTOO Friday 5/29 - 1830-2230 - $69.00 per person. You will be taken to the Scope Convention Center to enjoy the ceremonial military music that we all have enjoyed through the years. From 17th century tradition, the Virginia International Tattoo is, in a word, AMAZING. We are so thrilled that the timing 25

NAVAL WEATHER SERVICE ASSOCIATION ALMOST HEAVEN - #37 2011 REUNION - APR 27 - May 1

Please Provide us with: Your Name: ______Your Spouse or Guest name: ______More Guests: ______Address: ______Phone #: ______Email Address: ______Emergency Contact ______Contact Phone #: ______Panning to Arrive: ______Planning to Depart: ______We will be staying at Conference Center: ____ Another Hotel: ____ At Camp Grounds: ____ With Family or Friends: _____

Reservations are due by April 1, 2011 for the events. For hotel reservations see additional form. ------Registration Fee (required and non-refundable) ___ at $20 each = ______(Includes a Tote bag full of goodies) Welcome aboard reception ___ at $30 each = ______(WED 4/27 - Sunset Room 1730 - 2030) Tour of Virginia Beach ___at $54 each = ______(THUR 4/28 - 1130-1900 lunch included dinner on own) Golf Tournament ___at $40 each = ______(FRI 4/29 - 0730 - 1230 JNAB Little Creek - !prizes! Tour City of Norfolk ___at $35 each = ______(FRI 4/29 - 0900 - 1230) Deli Buffet in Hotel Sunset Room ___at $20 each = ______(FRI 4/29 - 1230 - 1530) Virginia International Tattoo ___at $69 each = ______(FRI 4/29 - 1830 - 2230 premium seating for a fantastic event) Naval Station Norfolk Tour ___at $39 each = ______(SAT 4/30 - 1130 - 1530 ....lunch at one of the clubs) Banquet, Programs and Dancing ___at $40 each = ______(SAT 4/30 - 1730 - 1830 - No host cocktails. 1830 - 1930 Richmond Buffet See Hotel Cuisine 1930 - 2030 Program 2030 - 2230 Dancing and Entertainment (Roberto will wow you)

TOTAL: ______Mail to: (Check payable to HRC) Bob Daigle 3101 Montour Ct. Virginia Beach, VA. 23453-5547 Phone: 757-468-3741

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FROM THE DESK OF THE SECRETARY/TREASURER

NEW LIFE MEMBERS CAPT Carl W. Hoffman, USN RET CDR Ron Fauquet, USN RET LT David Leib, USN RET AGC Gerald Delaney, USN RET AGC(AW) David Dellinger, Jr. USN RET xAG2 Gary H. Cox, USN REL

SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS CAPT Frenchy Corbeille, USN RET CAPT Rodger Langland, USN RET CAPT L. Jack Pingel, USN RET LCDR Joe E. McKinzie, USN RET AGCS Arlene Stalvey USN RET AGC Marshall Monroe, USN RET xAG1 Gerald French, USN REL xAG2 Gary H. Cox, USN RET AGC Gerald Delaney, USN RET LT Thomas E. Dunham, USNR REL CDR Marty Nemcosky, USN RET AGCS “Pete” Peterson, USN RET xAG3 Francis Rueckel, USN REL

POSTAGE DONATIONS CAPT Frenchy Corbeille, USN RET LT Michael Hyytinen, USN RET AGCM Moon Mullen, USN RET AGC Larry D. Cain, USN RET AGC Bob Lloyd, USN RET xAG1 Frank Kuba, USN REL

GIFT MEMBERSHIPS AGCM Tom Miovas, USN RET AGCS Ken Boden, USN RET

COMPUTER FUND DONATION CWO4 Ken Williams, USN RET

NEWEST MEMBERS (New or Dues Expired More Than A Year Ago) CWO4 Jerry L. Barber, USN RET AG1 Brian Beverly, USN AG1 Ryan Done, USN xAG3 David Rue, USN REL CWO4 James Fletcher, USN RET AG1 James A. Shadwick, Jr. USN RET AGC Victor M. Gonzalez, USN AGCM Amos Fields, USN RET LCDR Audie L. Hudnell, USN RET LCDR Walter Mitchell, USN RET xAG2 Curtis C. Arnold, USN REL AG1 Frank Terrizzi, USN RET xAG2 Dennis Cain, USN REL Mr. Scott Hendricks xAG2 Ronald Jankowski, USN REL xAG2 Charles E. Keeffe, USN REL AGCS Daniel Lee, USN RET AGC Phillip Leeds, USN RET YNC Ted Lemond, USN RET AGC Charles J. Smith, USN RET AGC John Swan, USN REL

FINANCE STATEMENT SEPTEMBER 2010

September Balance $12,128.29 Operating Funds 3,114.65 Scholarship Funds 175.00 Life Membership Funds 8,868.64

Note: $20,000 was spent on Scholarship Awards in September Submitted by Secretary/Treasurer Libby O’Brien

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Name______Rank/Rate______Date______Mailing Address______Phone (_____)______E-Mail Address______Include Branch of Service______Active, Retired, Released Dues for___years. Life Membership ______Plaque Yes_____ No______Preference to Receive Aerograph US Mail______E-Mail______“Make Checks Payable to “NWSA” Annual Dues $20.00______Life Membership $175.00______

Membership Dues: Active Duty – No Registration only $20.00 Annual Dues $______Non-Active Duty New Member- Registration $10.00 + $20.00 Annual dues $______Former Member – Dues expired 1 year or longer – Same as new member $______Scholarship Donation (IRS Deductible) Indicate Current Use or Principal $______Gift Membership $10.00 (Name and Address)______$______Computer Fund Donation $______Total Enclosed $______NEW MEMBERS ONLY INFORMATION – Please complete information below.

Spouse’s Name______Schools Attended (Yr) Basic (A)______Advanced (B-C1- C7)______USN Academy ______(Grad Date) PG______Last Duty Station ++______Entered Service ______Left Service______Highest Rate/Rank ______Date Attained ______

NAVAL WEATHER SERVICE ASSOCIATION Nonprofit Organization Mrs. Elizabeth O’Brien 515 Ashley Road U.S. Postage Paid Cantonment, FL Abilene TX 32533-5610 Permit No. 468

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