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February 2018 February 2018 Publication for members of USS Illinois Base, United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. The USS Illinois Base has joined eff orts in support of USSVI’s Scouting Program initiated in 2004. This program was founded by then National CDR Tom Co- Tom Ramsay lon, and the late Art Randall of USS Illinois Commander the USS Columbia Base and past MS1(SS), USN Retired Central Region Director. I had the opportunity to meet Art Randall, while I was Com- mander of the Great Lakes Base. Art was a unique individual (his own person in action Terry Elmeier (ctr) and Tom Ramsay (rt) present Burke Curtis (lft), of Rockford, with a USSVI achievement and drive). He was a go-getter, certifi cate and patch during Burke’s Eagle Scout so it was no surprise to me that Honor Court on Feb., 18, 2018. USSVI’s Scouting Program jumped off and has reached the a message from Dave, requesting pinnacle it is at with most bases our participation in a local Rockford participating. Eagle Scout ceremony. I am pleased to report that Terry Elmeier, our Base Leading the charge for USS- Storekeeper, stepped forward and VI’s Scouting Program on the na- volunteered to serve as our Base’s tional level today is none other than Scouting Program Coordinator. our current USSVI Central Region Director Dave Farran, of the USS What is the USSVI Scouting Pro- Iowa Base. Our Base got involved in gram? USSVI publicly recognizes the Scouting Program after I received (continued on page 3) Our Creed: “To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifi ce be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishment. We pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its Constitution.” www.ussillinoisbase.org Green Board - USS Illinois Base, USSVI — Page 1 www.ussvi.org February 3, 2018 -- Minutes of the USS Illinois Base Meeting called to order at 12:03 p.m. by • New USSVI Website. USSVI announced Tom Ramsay, Base Commander. it is getting ready for the transfer to 15 members present: Tom Ramsay, their new website. Bases were asked Bruce Pickering, Kate Ramsay, Terry not to post new information on ussvi. Elmeier, Bob Fleck, Jim Helsell, Richard org as data is being transferred. Once Martin, Renee Martin, Kep Preble, John the new website is up, USSVI will notify Stines, Connie Stines, Dave Spencer, members through their new commu- Wayne Orrison, Bob Bates, Don Bosetti. nication system. Bases will receive new Tool Manager training. POCs will come Guests: Jan Spencer, Deb Elmeier from National to individual members, Tolling of Bells Ceremony by Dave and rather than coming from National, to Jan Spencer. District, to Base Commanders, and then to individual members. It is important USSVI Creed by Bob Fleck. that you let Dave Spencer, our Member- Pledge of Allegiance. ship Chairman, know of changes to your email and other mailing addresses. Invocation by Chaplain Bob Fleck. • Holiday Party success. Richard and Introductions of members and guests. Renee Martin were thanked for opening Minutes by Secretary Kate Ramsay. their home for the Base’s Annual After- Copy of minutes posted in Base news- Holiday Party. We all had a good time. letter (emailed to members and posted Good of the Order. Base Contacts online). Richard Martin Motion made a • Bob Fleck introduced a fundraising idea correction to the minutes noting that the developed by friends in the McHenry group in which he represents USSVI is area. They were decals (small $5 and Commander the Winnebago Veterans Association, and large $10). Several members purchased Tom Ramsay not the Veterans Administration Com- decals from him. $2 from each decal was tram688@jcwifi .com mission (VAC). Motion to accept the min- returned to the USS Illinois Base trea- utes as corrected by Terry Elmeier and sury. Dave Spencer purchased one to be Vice Commander seconded by Bob Bates. Motion carried. Chuck Mongan placed on the Base Trailer. Treasurer’s Report by Bruce Pickering. [email protected] • Fairbanks-Morse Tour update. Bruce • End-of-Year (EOY) Report fi led with Pickering reports that management Treasurer USSVI. Balance on 1/1/2017 was appears to be holding up tour requests. Bruce Pickering $1,065.77. Ending balance 12/31/2017 was The Union president is still trying to [email protected] $1,519.92. We took in $1,637 in deposits make this happen. Bruce mentioned and spent $1,182. A 2017 deposit of $275 that we might consider a Base outing Secretary & for National dues was sent to National in to Thresherman’s Park in Edgerton, WI Editor/Webmaster mid-January 2018. to see the Morse Fairbanks motor they Kate Ramsay have in their collection. kateram@jcwifi .com • January Report. Balance as of 1/1/2018 was $1,519.92. January deposits: $195. 50-50 Raffl e. Money collected--$85. Kep Storekeeper Uncleared checks: None. Cleared Preble won the Raffl e and donated the Terry Elmeier checks: $275 from USSVI Dues. Available full amount to the Base. balance at month-end was $1,439.92. [email protected] Closing Prayer by Chaplain Bob Fleck. • Terry Elmeier made a motion to accept Chaplain the reports as presented, and seconded Formal Business Meeting adjourned Bob Fleck by Richard Martin. Motion carried. at 12:30 p.m. Motion was made by Wayne bobfl [email protected] Orrison, and seconded by Bruce Pickering Commander’s Report by Tom Ramsay. to adjourn the business meeting and go Membership CDR Ramsay announced that today’s into an informal social gathering to “dive David Spencer meeting would be shortened, forego- down” memory lane. Motion carried. [email protected] ing normal reports, to allow time for members to share their memorabilia and Next meeting March 3, 2018 at Mustang stories with others. Bar & Grill, South Beloit, IL, at noon. Green Board - USS Illinois Base, USSVI — Page 2 CDR’s Column (continued from page 1) of Troop 123, Rockford. Terry and I continued and supports young men who have attended his Honors Court on Feb. reached the coveted Eagle Scout 18, 2018, joined by our wives. Terry rank. Bases contact local scout presented a USSVI Scout Program troops letting them know we certifi cate and badge to Burke on would welcome the opportu- behalf of the USS Illinois Base. nity to come and pay homage to He also provided him with a these young men at their Court photo of the USS Illinois (SSN- of Honor. Part of our presenta- 786). tion includes introducing this It was a moving and “fun” new Eagle Scout to a fellow program that attracted not only Eagle Scout and Medal of Hon- Burke’s family, scouting mentors or recipient, RADM Eugene and friends, but local and state Fluckey, commander of the USS representatives. Barb in WWII. If you have forgot- Terry will be reaching out to Boy ten the particulars of RADM Fluckey Scout Councils throughout our life, I have a copy of his biography region letting troops know how to attached to this newsletter. obtain applications and information Your Base was called into action about USSVI’s Scouting Program. by the parents of Burke C. Curtis, The keel of the USS Cobia The Cobia re-enactors will be (SS-245) was laid on March 17, on the sub for self-guided tours. 1943—75 years ago this year. There will be educational dis- plays, music, crafts and games, a Today, as you know, the USS scavenger hunt, and a raffl e. Cobia regally rests (restored to its 1943 perfection) in Manitowoc at The offi cial cake-cutting cer- the Wisconsin Maritime Mu- emony will take place at Noon seum, located at 75 Maritime Dr., with a limited number of cup- Manitowoc, Wis. cakes to share. You are invited to join in the Many USSVI members from celebration of the USS Cobia’s Illinois and Wisconsin have vol- 75th Anniversary on Saturday, unteered numerous hours on the March 17, 2018, from 9 a.m. to Cobia Restoration Project over 5 p.m. Admission will be $7.50 the years. Join them in marking a person. this Diamond Jubilee. Green Board - USS Illinois Base, USSVI — Page 3 The ‘ol saying “Good friends don’t S S let friends do stupid things . eeaa ttoriesories alone.” Should be a line in the of- fi cial Submarine Hymn. True, sub- marine sailors know that on a sub, it is an “all hands evolution,” but who by Terry Elmeier, would have “thunk” it followed them TM1 (SS) off the boat too. nickname: “Fudd” In the case of Terry Elmeier, then a TM3(SS), he learned an important lesson about the buddy system. “Trouble comes in twos.” His partner in crime Andy (lt) and Fudd (rt) have remained “brothers” was TM2(SS) Charles since they fi rst met in 1973. “Andy” Andrews, who qualifi ed on the USS The Ensign said, “Hey, sailors! Haddo (SSN-604). He Don’t you salute offi cers?” and Terry met and became best of buddies Andy just looked him up and down when they both served and then calmly replied, “Well, not a aboard the USS Gato non-qualifi ed one.” The Ensign’s jaw (SSN-615). dropped, and he just walked right on by us. I re-enlisted in the Navy for “Me and my best buddy, Charles MK-48 School, and then the 48- Andy and I had a good laugh about Shop in Hawaii. A year later here “Andy” Andrews,” he tells, “were at comes Andy!! The picture of us the Sub Base in Groton, while the that one for many years!! with the motorcycles was taken at the 48-Shop ballfi eld.
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