USS Benjamin Stoddert SPRING EDITION Vol 13, No. 2 & USS Jupiter

ASSOCIATION NEWS

Tucson, Reunion September 20-23, 2017 to get our discounted rate. Trips are open to members, spouses or descendant of members, or a guest of a member. Please remember that you are responsible for all reservations which include hotel and transportation. Call 1-877-622-3140 (Monday through Friday) for reservations. Refer to the USS Benjamin Stoddert. All upgrades must go through Jade Gonzales (1-520- 791-6151) after June 2017. For any Questions, call Registration Cutoff Date will be August 20, 2017. Ron Zorn at 619-402-5523 or Mike Ridgon at 858- Get your reservations in early or you won’t be able 300-6821.

Tombstone Trolley Tours

Take a 25-minute narrated historical ride back in time to Boothill. An expert conductor will share with you the history that has shaped Tombstone into “The Town Too Tough to Die!” Take a tour on the Ghost & Murder ride if you dare!

Boothill Graveyard: Boothill was founded in 1878 on a slight hill just northwest of the city. This historic cemetery was the burial ground for all of Tombstone’s earliest pioneers. Many of some of the 250 known individuals died suddenly and violently with their boots on! It officially closed its doors in 1884.

O.K. Corral: Watch and in daily reenactments of the famous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Stand where the West’s legendary gun battle began. Visit Doc Holiday’s room. Gun fights daily!!

Tombstone’s Historama: Witness the dramatic events that made Tombstone famous: the silver boom, the great fire, the O.K. Corral Gunfight. Actor Vincent Price tells Tombstone’s story from ’s Apaches to modern times. Show every hour.

The Tombstone Epitaph: Visit the Old West’s most famous newspaper. Read the Epitaph’s reports of the O.K. Corral Gunfight. See the 1881 Epitaph being printed. Free admission.

The Legend of the Swamper: Learn about the Legend of the janitor and odd job man, known simply as “The Swamper.” He worked in “The Grand Hotel” during the 1880’s which was once known as the Big Nose Kate’s Saloon.

The Tombstone Courthouse: Get a glimpse of the true old west at Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park. Built in 1882 in the shape of a roman cross, this 2-story Victorian structure once housed the offices of the sheriff, recorder, treasurer, board of supervisors, jail and courtrooms of Cochise County Name:______Ship:______Years:______Cell:______

Email:______; Address:______Registration Form – TUCSON, AZ - Reunion - Marriott Starr Pass Resort – $119.00 Reg. Rm, Reservations: 877 622 3140, Upgrades available not until June call Jade 520 791 6151 mention Code: (USS) Wed. September 20 to Sun. September 23, 2017 Registration Cutoff Date – August 20, 2017 Date & Activities/ Membership Dues: $20 x ____ 2017___2018___ 50/50 Tickets - $10 x ______Day 1 – WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20 Registration Fee: $25 x ______Hospitality Room Open - 1600 x 2300 Cash Bar Day 2 – THURSDAY, Sept. 21 TOUR SAN XAVIER DEL BAC & TUBAC - 0800 – 1500 $70 x ______Hospitality Room Open - 1700 x 2300 Cash Bar Business Meeting – Hospitality Rm. - 1730 x 1845 Day 3 – FRIDAY, Sept. 22 GOLF & SPA Activites - AM till ? Golf $69 X ______Spa $100 X ______Banquet Buffet - 1830 x 2300 $60 X ______Day 4 – SATURDAY, Sept. 23 TOUR (TOMBSTONE) BEST OF OLD WEST TOUR 0800 x 1600 $75 x ______Hospitality Room Open 1700 x 2300 Cash Bar Day 5 - SUNDAY, Sept. 24 Hospitality Room Open - 0800 to 1200 on Departure Day Coffee & Buns Provided N/C TOTAL $ ______

Please make check payable to: USS Benjamin Stoddert/Jupiter

Mail Check and Form To: Mike Rigdon, VP – 11533 Corte Playa Brisas, San Diego, CA 92124-1547 Ship’s Store Due to mitigating circumstances the Ship’s Store will be temporarily closed for the month of May while Ted Waypa get things sorted out in storage. After that he will be able to fill orders with a 2 or 3-day delay in shipping. He is planning a big inventory clearance sale at the reunion. You can contact Ted Waypa at [email protected]. Side Note from Ted: You will love Tucson and southern AZ but it will be warm at the end of summer. There is plenty to do and see, great hiking, and lots of very good places to eat as well as microbreweries. One other thing; Arizona Highways magazine dedicated all the March 2017 issue to Saguaro National Park, https://www.arizonahighways.com. Volunteers Needed

Can you spare a couple of hours on Registration Day at our yearly reunions? We are looking for the spouses of our sailors who would be interested in helping out at the registration or store table. If you are able and willing to give of your time, please send your name to John Dishaw at [email protected] or Joy Patz at [email protected].

DDG 22 - PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT Jan - Dec 16

Ordinary Income/Expense Income Other Types of Income (Stores, 50/50, Tours Misc. etc.) 14,496.78 Program Income (Program member dues, registration fees and assessments) 5,109.00 Total Income 19,605.78 Expense Business Expenses (Hotel, Bank fees nd maintaining the organization's entity) 3,901.51 Operations (Expenses Hotels, Banquet, Postage, Stores, Tours and Transportation) 15,202.41

Total Expense 19,103.92

Net Ordinary Income 501.86 Net Income for Tax Year 2016 501.86

ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings DDG 22 / AK 43 9,222.25

Total Checking/Savings 9,222.25

Total Current Assets 9,222.25

TOTAL ASSETS 9,222.25

LIABILITIES & EQUITY Equity Opening Balance Equity 8,720.39 Net Income 501.86

Total Equity 9,222.25

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 9,222.25

Places to Go Our place for the 2018 reunion:

 Providence, RI. – Boston, we haven’t visited New England, USS Constitution (Info to follow at our next Business Meeting)

If you have received this newsletter for the first time, please consider becoming a member now. Membership Dues are $20.00 per year. Mailed to the address above. If you would like to receive this newsletter by mail, make sure we have your correct address. If you want to continue to receive this newsletter by email, contact Joy at: [email protected].

You can reach us at: President: [email protected] Treasurer: [email protected] Ship’s Store: [email protected] Website: www.ddg22.com

Please notify me if you would prefer a hard copy or an emailed version of the newsletter at: [email protected] OR CALL 724-906-3341

Joy Patz USS Benjamin Stoddert & USS Jupiter Association C/O USCSO 35 Market St. #30 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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