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The DAShPOT Issue 72 Newsletter of the Association of Minemen Winter 2010 37TH ANNUAL AOM REUNION POINT Loma, CA FROM THE PRESIDENT OCTOBER 14 - 16, 2011 Gary Cleland You are all welcome to attend the 37th Annual Greetings from sunny San Diego, California. I Association of Minemen Reunion and be part of am sure some of the membership may not have a most memorable event. We are putting togeth- heard of the happenings to our association since er the final touches for our reunion in San Diego, the conclusion of the reunion in Williamsburg, CA. I want to thank everyone for their assis- VA. I regret to inform those who have not heard tance, especially the 2011 Association of Mine- that our newly elected President Robert “Willie” men Committee, our President, our Directors, Wilson tragically died in a single car accident as well as all the involved members and friends, shortly after arriving home from the reunion. His for their assistance in our pulling together our wife Betty, although seriously injured, is on the reunion. We are looking forward to our 37th an- road to recovery. Keep Betty in our thoughts and nual reunion being held from 14 to 16 October in Prayers. You can see our website for additional San Diego at the Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside. details. This hotel location was selected by the AOM Re- As a result of Willie’s untimely passing, the fol- union Committee Team to house our reunion as lowing AOM leadership changes have occurred. well our annual meetings, functions and activities I, as your newly elected Vice President, have except for the picnic. Our 1996, 2003, 2007 and recently been sworn in as President Pro Tempore 2009 AOM reunions were also held in San Diego by our Parliamentarian, Warren Savage. In my at the Handlery Hotel and Resort and received a new capacity as President and, with the approval “Well Done” from those in attendance. of the Board of Directors, I have appointed Bob Hart as Vice President Pro Tempore to complete The Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside is located at the top of our Association’s leadership team. 4875 North Harbor Drive intersecting Nimitz in These pro tempore positions will be confirmed San Diego and is only one mile from the San Di- at our next general membership meeting in San ego International Airport (Lindbergh Field) across Diego, October 14, 2011. from San Diego Bay. The 37th AOM reunion is being planned and operated by our nucleus I am in close contact with Curtis Christian, our team consisting of President Gary Cleland, W. C. outgoing Secretary/Treasurer, as he turns over Holloway, Jerry Chipman, Jim Miller and Warren the duties of this appointed position to Michael Savage as well as other southern California AOM Femrite who has graciously volunteered to as- Continued on page 4. sume the very important duties of that office. The physical change will be one of the most ON THE INSIDE difficult changeovers to effect due to the transfer Scholarship Scoop 5 of bank accounts, post office box address and Binnacle List 5 licensing from the State of South Carolina to the The Mail Bag 5 State of Florida. Taps 9 Decorated Minemen 11 I look forward to serving you, the members of our Fleet News 18 Association of Minemen, now and in the future. THE PRESIDENT ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gary L. Cleland Gary Elliott (09-11) 12201 Sunrise Ct. 446 Hemlock Poway, CA 92064-2865 OF Sequim, WA 98382-3771 Home # 858-748-3835 360-683-9569 Cell # 858-967-7813 MINEMEN [email protected] [email protected] Bob Reed (08-11) 626 Pritchard Rd. VICE PRESIDENT Oil City, PA 16301 Robert N. Hart (10-12) 814-678-2977 1237 Patrick Hwy. [email protected] Hartsville, SC 29559-7759 843-383-0882 Michael Femrite (10-12) mncrnh@roadrunner 25533 Prada Dr. Punta Gorda, FL 33955 SECRETARY/TREASURER 941-505-1396 Curtis T. Christian (01- Morte) [email protected] 303 Cypress Shores Rd. Eutawville, SC 29048 Warren Savage (09-12) 803-492-4245 DEDICATED TO 10331 Settle Rd. [email protected] Santee, CA 92071 SERVING THE 619-258-1478 PAST PRESIDENT U.S. NAVY MINE FORCE [email protected] Robert N. Hart (10-12) 1237 Patrick Hwy MN1(SW) Shane Stone (11-13) Hartsville, SC 29559-7759 The Dashpot, 4804 Carnousitie Ct. 843-383-0882 published quarterly, is the Summerville, SC 29485 mncrnh@roadrunner newsletter of the xxxxxxxxxxxxx Association of Minemen, [email protected] PARLIMENTARIAN Warren Savage a 501-C non profit, non Robert Oltman (11-13) 10331 Settle Rd. political organization 120 N. Deerfield Rd. Santee, CA 92071 incorporated in the state of Pontiac, IL 61764 619-258-1478 South Carolina with the 203-895-2730 [email protected] mission of perpetuating [email protected] knowledge of undersea mine CHAPLAIN Derick S. Hartshorn (08-Morte) warfare and championing its AOM STOREKEEPER 1204 4th Street Drive, SE necessity as one of Ron Swart Conover, NC 28613-1827 America’s first lines 202 E. Baldwin Rd, Unit B 464-4981 of defense. Panama City, FL 32405 [email protected] 850-276-1750 [email protected] HISTORIAN Jim Cernick 2011 REUNION COMMITTEE DASHPOT EDITOR 2305 Westlake Circle S. Warren Savage (09-12) Bill Fortner Ingleside, TX 78362 10331 Settle Rd. 1020 County Road 856 361-775-1219 Santee, CA 92071 Cedar Bluff, AL 35959 [email protected] 619-258-1478 256-523-7111 [email protected] [email protected] YORKTOWN MUSEUM Position Vacant SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE WEBMASTER at Present William (Swede) Carlsen Phil Dechene 1925 Pilgrim Ave. [email protected] LEXINGTON MUSEUM Bronx, NY 10461 Ron Swart 718-792-2298 AOM HOMEPAGE [email protected] [email protected] www.minemen.org 2 ASSOCIATION OF MINEMEN Warren Savage reported on the 2011 Reunion in San Diego. Minutes of the meeting held on The President reported on the dedication of the 16 October 2010 in Williamsburg VA new MN School in San Diego. NOTE: some entries are taken from the BODs A motion was made to make CAPT. Charles meeting. Martin an Honorary member of the AOM. Motion The President called the meeting to order at 1400 passed. hours. Introduction of members was called for by the The President requested permission to present President. our guest speaker with our AOM coin. A vote was taken and passed. Nominations for new officers were as followers. President ---------Robert Wilson. Dick Schommer asked if we had anyone eligible Vice President---Gary Cleland for the Cock Cockers award. It was decided that BOD --------------- Robert Oltman. Bob Reid was eligible. BOD --------------- Shane Stone MN1 (SW) It was decided to hold the 2012 Reunion in Pana- ma City FL. Our incoming President appointed Mike Femrite to fill in as BOD to replace Gary Cleland. After a discussion on the amount of money be- ing lost on our reunions a motion was made to William (Swede) Carlsen reported on the scholar- charge a $10.00 registration fee on each entry ship awards. sheet for the reunions. This to help offset some of the losses. A vote was taken and the motion The President reported on the membership com- was passed. mittee. No further business was addressed and the Toby Horn reported on the Yorktown Museum. President adjourned the meeting at 1550. Warren Savage reported on the Midway Museum. Respectfully Submitted Ron Swart reported on the Lexington Museum. Curtis Christian Ron Swart and Warren Savage will look into giv- Secretary. ing the North Sea brass plate to the Minemen School in San Diego. Bill Fortner reported that the next Dash-Pot may THANKS TO DONorS be late by a few weeks. Curtis Christian asked to be relived as Secretary/ Treasurer by our next meeting. The Association of Minemen The Treasurer will check on the advantage of put- wishes to thank all those who ting our CD monies into a money market account. donated to the museum and Our new President Was asked to write thank-you notes to the Mariners museum for their hospital- scholarship funds. Your ity and Ross Maddocks for donating the officers support helps preserve our lanyards. heritage and educate our The President announced the Minemen of the year as follows: youth; both are worthy Active Duty Sea ---------- MN1 (SW) Brian A. Rey. callings. Active duty Shore --- MN1 (SW) James Longhtin. Reserve ------------- MN1 (SW) Kenneth J. Lopez. 3 SaN DIEGO REUNION CONTINUED. - Parking members and associates. We eagerly look for- ward to this event as one to be truly remembered - Twenty-four hour Airport/Amtrak shuttle service. and surpassing our 35th AOM reunion also held (Call the hotel directly for service.) in San Diego. - Shuttle to local shopping and Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo The team is in the process of putting together activities which include our annual Early Bird, - Hospitality Suite with coolers, ice, portable banquet, picnic and auction as well as other bar and display tables (with 20 rented sleeping endeavors and annual meetings. We are look- rooms). ing forward to making this truly a family oriented function which enhances networking and cama- - One hour welcome reception with beer, wine, raderie. We are looking at USS Midway, Naval well and soft drinks and cold hors d oeuvres (with Station, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, casino sites 20 rented sleeping rooms). and other activities. - Use of a TV/DVD/VCR for viewing past events. The Early Bird receptions will be held on Thurs- - Kids 19 and under stay free; kids 12 and under day, 13 October at 1200 in Harborview Room eat free at the hotel restaurant with a dining adult.