Piedmont Periscope Holiday 2013 Inside this issue: USSVI Purpose/Creed Base Contacts 2 Our Purpose: “To per- In addition to perpetuat- jects and deeds that will petuate the memory of ing the memory of de- Officer’s Call 2 bring about the perpetual our shipmates who gave parted shipmates, we remembrance of those Base Meeting Minutes 4 their lives in the pursuit shall provide a way for shipmates who have Chaplain Ray 9 of duties while serving all Submariners to gather given the supreme sacri- COB 11 their country. That their for the mutual benefit fice. The organization dedication, deeds, and and enjoyment. Our will also endeavor to edu- Holland Club Spotlight 13 supreme sacrifice be a common heritage as Sub- cate all third parties it SubVettes 16 constant source of moti- mariners shall be comes in contact with vation toward greater strengthened by camara- Vet News 17 about the services our accomplishments. Pledge derie. We support a submarine brothers per- Lost Boat — SS218 21 loyalty and patriotism to strong U.S. Submarine formed and how their Constitution & Bylaws 25 the United States of Force. sacrifices made possible America and its Consti- the freedom and lifestyle Funnies 26 The organization will tution. we enjoy today." Base Calendar 29 engage in various pro- Lost Boats for November and December USS CORVINA (SS 226) November 16, 1943 USS CAPELIN (SS 289) December 02, 1943 USS SCULPIN (SS 191) November 19, 1943 USS F-1 (SS 20) December 17, 1917 USS ALBACORE (SS 218) November 7, 1944 USS S-4 (SS 109) December 17, 1927 USS GROWLER (SS 215) November 8, 1944 USS SEALION (SS 195) December 10, 1941 USS SCAMP (SS 277) November 9, 1944 “Sailors, rest your oars” Issue 1312 Page 2 CO’s Stateroom— Carolina Piedmont Base Commander Steve Bell this article, we have 25 VFW. It is too late you read the biogra- members who still owe now to sign up for it, phies of those running base dues and 26 that but I am sure it will be for office as well as owe national dues. a good time for all. whatever amendments There are some that The parade season are proposed that make owe only base, some closed out for us in the ballot and vote ac- It is now time to close only national, and Asheville this year. cordingly. Voting is out 2013. I would say some both. We need That was really a nice easy on the USSVI we have had a pretty to get those dues into parade. However, it website (the hard part good year at Carolina Raymond Zieverink, was cold in the moun- is logging on). I hope Piedmont. We have our Base Treasurer, so tains. I forgot to cal- we can even do better again received some that he can get those culate for the wind and than we did in 2012 as awards, increased our funds to where they brought the wrong a base. membership, had a belong. We do not jacket. In any case, it I want to wish each of wonderful annual pic- want to lose even one is all done for the year you a very Merry nic, and the list just member, so please get and I would guess the Christmas and a goes on. Thanks to all your dues in. first parade of the 2014 Happy New Year. I of you for your sup- And yes, it is also time season will be a St hope you will all con- port in each of these. for all of us to be in a Patty’s Day parade. tinue to help Carolina Speaking of member- rush as Christmas rap- Not sure how that Piedmont Base con- ship, now that it is De- idly approaches. schedule will play out, tinue at the stellar pace cember, we are rapidly Please be careful and but stay tuned, we will in 2014 that we have closing in on when don’t rush too much. let you know when we had in the past. We those that have not We want you to be know. really have a pretty paid their dues will able to enjoy the sea- Next year will be a good thing going here. become delinquent. I son. By the time you National Election year — Steve cannot believe any read this, we will be for USSVI, as well as Submarine Sailor right on top of our the organizations 50th wants that tag (again Christmas dinner at the anniversary. I do hope for some). As I write Carolina Piedmont Contacts Base Commander Steve Bell [email protected] 704-824 3510 Vice Commander Jack Jeffries jcckjeffries@interlink-café.com 704–764-5211 Base Secretary Mike Hubbell [email protected] 803-628-1908 Base Treasurer Ray Zieverink [email protected] 803-324-1414 Chief of the Base Rick Petitt [email protected] 704-784-1654 Base Chaplin Raymond Fritz [email protected] 803-831-7235 Base Storekeeper Jeff Nieberding [email protected] 803-366-9255 Holland Club Walt Sealy [email protected] 803-327-5661 Coordinator Newsletter Editor E. Dale Moses [email protected] 704-248-7610 Page 3 Piedmont Periscope XO’s Stateroom — Vice Commander Jack Jeffries that means you will also be I was accompanied by dropped from our base ros- Paul Myers for a visit to ter. In order to belong to a the NJROTC unit at Sun base you have to be a Na- Valley High school and by tional member in good Rick Petitt to Cuthbertson standing. A brief reminder High in Waxhaw NC, if that Base dues is $10 and you have a school (middle I want to take this time National dues is $20, if you or high school) in your to wish each member are in doubt as to your area, get me the informa- and their family a Merry status check with our Base tion and I will contact Christmas and a Blessed Treasurer Raymond Ziev- them to line up a visit. If Prosperous New Year. erink 803 324 1414 or you are interested in visit- We are slowly receiving email at ing a school, let me know. dues for 2014, a re- [email protected], The visits are scheduled minder for those that he needs enough time to during the school hours. have not renewed as of get the National dues to Well I guess I will see you yet, if National does not National by 1 Jan. Carolina all at t the Prime Rib din- receive your dues by 1 Piedmont is proud of our ner that the VFW in Fort When did this Flag fly January you will be put retention rate and we don/t Mill on 14 Dec, meeting in Our Nation’s History? on the dink list, if they want to drop anyone. at 1700, meal at 1730 , Find out on Page 14. have not received dues PLEASE GET IT IN. hope to see you there. - Did you know that no by the end of January, We have now begun our Jack US Flag has ever been you will be dropped school visits to present retired? All are still from the National roster, “The Submariner's Story”, “legal” Flags to fly and represent our Country. The Supply Shack- Jeff Nieberding Carolina Piedmont Jackets are still available to order, several mem- bers have ordered theirs already. USSVI vests are also available to or- der thru the SK. Patches, the SK is now able to order patches from BC Patch LLC at wholesale prices. This October Kaps-4-Kids took Moe(SS), Colleen Moses, Cmdr Steve Bell, and Coordi- is usually $2 - $3 less nator/Vice Cmdr Jack Jeffries to Victory Junction for Kaps-4-Kids. If you have per patch than we nor- never attended this is something you have to experience. mally see. Let the SK know what you need. Issue 1312 Page 4 Machinery One — Mike Hubbell, Base Secretary Carolina-Piedmont Base Minutes For October 26, 2013 -Call Meeting to Order 1900 hours, Base Commander Steve Bell called the meeting to order. -Invocation Walt Sealy gave the Invocation. -Pledge of Allegiance Steve bell lead the Pledge of Allegiance. -Tolling of the Boats This month’s Tolling was given by Walt Sealy and Rick Petitt. -Member Introductions There were 26 members present. -Reading/Approval of the last meeting minutes The motion was made and carried to accept the September Minutes as posted in the October issue of the Piedmont Periscope. -Reading/Approval of Treasurer’s report Ray Zieverink gave the Treasurer’s Report of October. After a brief open discussion, the motion was made and carried to accept the report as read. As of October 28th, 2013 the following funds were available. Current Balance: $7,522.85 Kaps4Kids $2,470.67 Memorial Restoration Fund $ 542.50 USSVI Scholarship Fund $ 273.80 General Base Fund $4,235.88 -Old Business None -New Business -War on Terrorism Memorial (Brick) Steve Bell reviewed the efforts to raise monies for a memorial in Holly Springs, NC. The cost of a brick will be $50.00. A motion was made and seconded for the Base to purchase a brick. Motion passed. Treasurer is Page 5 Piedmont Periscope Base Minutes (con’t) to forward the money to the Treasurer of the Nat Greene Base who is coordinating for all bases within North Carolina. Those interested in the purchase of an individual brick can go to the website HTTP:// www.thatsmybrick.com/eaglescoutdg/design-brick.php. -SK Report (Calendars) Jeff Nieberding reported that he is taking orders for the USSVI 2014 Calendars.