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UNITED STATES SUBMARINE VETERANS INCORPORTATED PALMETTO BASE NEWSLETTER July 2012 OUR CREED: To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds, and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its constitution. UNITED STATES SUBMARINE VETERANS INCORPORTATED PALMETTO BASE NEWSLETTER July 2012 1 Picture of the Month 3 Members 4 Honorary Members 4 CO’s Stateroom 5 XO’S Stateroom 6 Meeting Attendees 7 Old Business 7 New Business 8 Good of the Order 8 Base Contacts 9 Birthdays 9 Welcome 9 Binnacle List 9 Quote of the Month 9 Member Profile of the Month 10 Traditions of the Naval Service 17 Information about the National Convention 19 Monthly Calendar 10 Lost Boats 21 Advertising Partners 24 2 U.S. Naval Submarine Base, New London, Groton, Connecticut: Members of the 4th Command Class at the Submarine Base, February 1942. Those present are, bottom row left to right: Lieutenant Commander Mannert L. Abele; first command would be the Grunion (SS-216). He would be K.I.A. while commmanding the Grunion, 30 July 1942. Lieutenant Commander Thomas B. Klakring; first command would be the Guardfish (SS-217), Commander Karl G. Hensel, Officer in Charge; Lieutenant Commander George W. Patterson, Jr., Senior Assistant; and Lieutenant Commander Jesse L. Hull; first command would be the Finback (SS-230). Top row, left to right: Lieutenant Commander Howard W. Gilmore; first command would be the Growler (SS-215). He was postumously awarded the Medal of Honor after he was K.I.A. on the bridge of the Growler, 7 February 1943. Lieutenant Commander Philip H. Ross; first command would be the Halibut (SS-232), Lieutenant Commander Arthur H. Taylor; first command would be the Haddock (SS- 231), Lieutenant Commander Albert C. Burrows; first command would be the Swordfish (SS- 193) and Lieutenant Commander Leonard S. Mewhinney; first command would be the Saury (SS-189). Source: http://www.navsource.org/archives/08/08216.htm 3 Brian Steffen Vice CDR: D. W. Eggleston Events Chair: Allen “Buzz” Danielson Jr. Vice CDR: Randy Browning Fund Raising Chair: Ted R. Schneeberg Secretary: George “Scram” Kokolis Liaison: D. W. Eggleston Treasurer: J. P. Watson Committee Chair: Tom O’Brien Chaplain: Bob Miller Ship’s Photographer: Jim Null Chief of the Boat: Jim “Snake” Stark Bereavement Chair: Randy Browning Webmaster: Mark Basnight Kap(SS) 4 Kid(SS) Chair: Don Van Borsch Storekeeper: Ken Fuhr Newsletter Editor: Randy Browning Milt Berkey James N. Kirby Ted R. Schneeberg James L. Charbonneau Arnold Kirk James P. Scott Tracy R. Charbonneau Donald Kline Vince Seay Ronald Friend John J. Krause Leonard M. Snell Julian Galloway Harold R. Lane John Solis Joseph E. Gawronski Charles Mink L. E. Spradlin Joseph L. Geiger Mark Morgan Jerry Stout Glenn E. Harris John Nesbitt Thomas N. Thompson Stoney Hilton Tom Paige Jeffro M. Wagner John Jeffries Larry Peay Kenneth Johnson Tommy Richardson Judy Cline Charlie MacKenzie Medal of Honor Recipient, Holland Club, Plankowner, Past District Commander, Past Base Commander, Past Vice Commander, Past Junior Vice Commander, Past Secretary, Past Treasurer, Past Chaplain, Palmetto Base Hall of Fame, Palmetto Silver Star Award 4 Gentlemen a great time was had by all that showed up for the parade in Gilbert. A crowd that is that involved gives you a good feeling and makes you feel welcome. Bravo Zulu to all that showed. We have some events coming up to make note of, a gun show at the Jamil Temple on the 21st and 22nd of July, that’s Saturday and Sunday. We will be raising money for the base float, volunteers are still needed, I will be there the morning of the 21st. We also have the Lake Murray Cruise coming up in September, food and music and fellowship, a great time to be sure. (always is) Just for information, ANYONE with a dishonorable discharge is NOT eligible for VA benefits, be it medical, compensation none of it. And no matter what someone’s buddy says it does not change over time, in fact a less than honorable will not change, although there is a belief that over time it changes into a honorable. Another issue if you pass away while a claim is being considered, your claim dies with you. It does not get answered and/or reviewed in any way. In light of recent events with health care VA medical is beginning to look better and better. A lot is being proposed regarding TriCare, Medicare, Medicaid and medical insurance in general. What is right for you may or may not be good for another. Investigate what is available to you, and look not only at the current cost, but, the cost down the road, the cost when you’re in the hospital with cancer or a heart condition and the doctor asks how you will take of the bill. Whom will be the one to make decisions regarding “pulling the plug” if you’re in a vegetative state, who will be calling the shots about your estate, who will take care of your children or grandchildren. In the event that you are declared to be incompetent, or have dementia, you cannot and will not be allowed to assign a power of attorney, too late. Almost on a weekly basis I witness veterans that have not planned nor thought of the “what if” questions. Telling a family, elderly wife, that the doctors will be making the determination, is not pleasant. Take a minute, figure out who you want calling the shots and put it in writing, fill out a medical power of attorney, write a will, tell someone of your wishes. Let someone know. See you at the meeting. See ya at the next meeting, Brian 5 So far the month of July has been a hot one and by the end of the Lexington County peach festival parade the temperature was getting up there. Despite the heat the crowd was there to watch the parade and to exchange “happy fourth” with us and to thank us for our service. The USS Palmetto (SS-803) has about made a final patrol and her replacement is due from the Windy Hill Shipyard. The heat has slowed shipyard activity but every effort is being made to stay on schedule. We had a fairly good turnout in Gilbert at the parade which by my count was nine of our members. Those of you that have not participated in a parade are missing an experience that is gratifying. We not only help make the public more aware of the role of the military but we get the sense of a strong support from a great number of folks which as far as I am concerned is needed in view of what our news media is spinning. As a matter of interest, there has been a fishing trip organized by some of the Lake Murray fishing guides for our army warriors that are coming back or are being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. (The way things are shaping up Syria and Iran may soon be in the mix.) There are 15 volunteer boats that will take out 43 soldiers on the 13th of this month. We as a base have found a supplier of hats for the troops and have gotten them free fishing licenses. As we have done in the past with supplying the troops with flea collars we will give our contributor a receipt for tax purposes and a certificate of appreciation. The Pure Fishing Co. is donating prizes and fishing-related goodies. Chick-Fillet is working on lunches. As always we welcome your base-related suggestions and criticisms. DW 6 Mark Basnight Bob Miller Milt Berkey Mark Morgan Allen “Buzz” Danielson John Nesbitt D. W. Eggleston Jim Null Ken Fuhr John Solis Julian Galloway Brian Steffen Joseph E. Gawronski Don Van Borsch George “Scram” Kokolis Jeffro M. Wagner John J. Krause J. P. Watson J. P. Watson • Call to Order: 1900 hours by the Base Commander. • Invocation: Base Chaplain. • Pledge of Allegiance: Base Commander. • The Tolling of the Boats: Vice Commander and Events Chair. • Member Introduction: 18 members were present. • Base Secretary’s Report: Approved as written in the newsletter. • Treasurer’s Report: $7,622.00 (Kap(SS) 4 Kid(SS): $5,506.00, Float fund: $1,668.00, Operating Fund $448.00) was accepted and approved. Treasurer purchased a safety deposit box for the membership Base Commander informed the membership o The Memorial Day gathering for Russ Cline and Clarence T. Teseniar. o We may receive tailored VA reports in the mail o Have End-of-Life plans in place, because you never know o Service member suicides are about 1 per day, help someone if you can 7 Storekeeper updated the membership on the float, the pieces are sandblasted, not tons of work left, we are still looking for a large fan blade still, contact the SK/CO/COB to help, the metal float will not be ready in time for the 4th of July parade Kap(SS) 4 Kid(SS) Chair informed the membership that Camp Chemo is still happening, visitation is in flux Base Photographer informed the membership that IA deployments are still happening Events Chair informed the membership o The Peach Festival parade will be held on Wednesday, July 4 o The Spirit of Lake Murray cruise is planned for September 29 or 28th, it will be about $48 per person, the boat will be docked in a nearby location from the previous dock Motion made to hire the previous band that played during the cruise to play at the cruise, motion seconded, motion carried and Buzz will get more information Vice Commander requested members to email him with the names of people going on the cruise so that correct badges can be made for participants Webmaster requested the membership to email him with any ideas or suggestions about the base website.
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