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Sections of the USSVI Creed Carolina Piedmont Base of the USSVI Carolina Piedmont Base of the USSVI presents the August 2016 Sections of the USSVI Creed Inside this issue: Creed: 1 USSVI Creed Section 1: Perpetual To perpetuate Remembrance: 2 CO Message the memory of our ship- Contacts 2 mates who gave their lives Section 3: The organi- XO Message 3 in the pursuit of their duties zation engages in various Cob’s Message 3 while serving their country. projects and deeds that Lost Boats for August Meeting Minutes 4 That their dedication, deeds bring about the perpetual “Sailors, rest your oars” Chaplain’s Message 9 and supreme sacrifice be a remembrance of those Now Hear this 11 constant source of motiva- USS S 39 (SS 144) shipmates who have given August 16, 1942 New Memb, Birth, Anniv 13 tion toward greater accom- the supreme sacrifice. USS POMPANO (SS 181) plishments. Pledge loyalty Funnies 15 USSVI also endeavors to August 29, 1943 and patriotism to the Unit- educate all third parties USS FLIER (SS 250) ed States of America and its Base Calendar 18 it comes in contact with August 13, 1944 Constitution. about the services United WWII Veteran’s 19 USS HARDER (SS 257) States submariners per- August 24, 1944 Base Member Memorial 20 Camaraderie: formed and how the sac- USS BULLHEAD (SS 332) Holland Club 21 August 6, 1945 Section 2: In addition to rifices of lost shipmates USS COCHINO (SS 345) perpetuating the memory of made possible the free- August 26, 1949 Nearly 4,000 subma- departed shipmates, USSVI dom and lifestyle Ameri- riners have sacrificed provides a way for all Sub- cans enjoy today. their lives on the altar of mariners to gather for mu- American freedoms. It is the primary mission of tual benefit and enjoyment. USSVI to perpetuate The common heritage as their memory through Submariners is strengthened memorials and "tolling by camaraderie. USSVI sup- the boats" memorial ser- vices. Per the USSVI ports a strong United States Constitution Article III Submarine Force. the Purpose/Creed con- sists of three sections: Page 2 Piedmont Periscope CO’s Stateroom— Carolina Piedmont Base Commander Rick Petitt watched the medal ceremo- Luther Cruikshanks, ET2(SS) is nies a dozen times and I a very impressive young sailor never get tired of hearing and I am glad he is one of the our national anthem and next generation that is protect- seeing the stars and stripes ing our country. As for all of us go up to the roof. And the on the sidelines, I look forward athletes themselves make to seeing you this month in Ft me proud. It is refreshing Mill and then for our picnic at to see our young people Raymond Zieverink’s house in working hard and staying Rock Hill in September. Stay focused to achieve their cool. goals rather than protesting Rick Petitt in the streets, burning and Commander’s looting which we see every- Stateroom August 2016 day on the evening news. If we could only take this attitude and transfer it to Like most thousands of others, we Americans I am intently could make life in the US watching the Summer much better and brighter Olympics in Rio De for our own children and Janeiro and the domina- grandchildren. At our last tion of the American meeting we had an active Olympic team. I have duty submariner visit us. Carolina Piedmont Contacts Base Commander Rick Petitt [email protected] 704-562-0089 Vice Commander Jack Jeffries jcckjeffries@interlink-café.com 704–764-5211 Base Secretary Tom Kelly [email protected] 803-831-8898 Base Treasurer Ray Zieverink [email protected] 803-324-1414 Chief of the Base Joel Sparnon [email protected] 704-779-0730 Base Chaplain Tom Hulme [email protected] 419-606-0093 Base Storekeeper Jeff Nieberding [email protected] 803-366-9255 Holland Club Coordinator Walt Sealy [email protected] 803-327-5661 Newsletter Editor Robert Schilke [email protected] 803-370-4121 Page 3 Piedmont Periscope will be getting in touch with this summer heat. local high schools for the presentation of our Submariner Story and will let you know Recently during a recent business trip I when and where if you would stopped into the St Mary’s Submarine Muse- like to be a part of the team. um in St Mary’s, GA. This is a really neat We have several new members place to visit no matter what vintage boat interested in joining our base, you served on, I highly recommend it if you we could always use more. It is are in the St Mary’s area. The first floor is that time of year where we put mostly dedicated to the history of subma- out the dues renewing banner rines, with a focus on the submarines of WW2. The second floor has a focus on the T- so please get in touch with hull (Ohio Class) that currently sail out of Raymond Z, our keeper of the Kings Bay, as a former Ohio class sailor it coin and help me make my job brought back a lot of fine memories. The easier. Thank You once again executive director is a guy named Keith Post for allowing me to be a member I think he was a ST, and retired Master Chief of your fine base. Jack (Nuke) who I served on my first boat (when he was a first class) with was on the board of directors of the museum in the past. This XO’s Stateroom — may be the reason why the photo of the USS Vice Commander Pargo, SSN-650 is in the men’s head. Jack Jeffries Secondly I want to thank Raymond Ziever- ink for stepping up and hosting our annual I want to start this by say- get together in September that is usually at ing THANK YOU for all your Jack’s we all understand the reasons behind prayers, cards, calls and dona- the switch and continue to pray for Jack and tions to Carol and I during this Lady J. With that said stand by for poten- trying time. Carol is recovering tial request to join the COB’s working party slowly but surely and I can't to assist in the set up and tear down at Ray- mond’s house. Any volunteers please see me wait until we will be able to at- at the meeting in August or call me and let tend a meeting, as you know me know (704)779-0730. And in true COB she is my driver and she can't fashion don’t make me come looking for drive for a while. She is restrict- help, and any assistance is appreciated. ed to sitting in the back seat and she can't reach the pedals from there. The voting for the Stay safe out there and I will see you all at National election is over and Pearls of Wisdom from the meeting. Steve Bell is the new regional the “Goat Locker” - Remember recruit, recruit, recruit new mem- director. The turnout from our COB - Joel Sparnon bers base wasn't what I expected, less than 50% of our eligible MM2(SS) Joel Sparnon MM2/SS A-gang members voted, how ever, Welcome to the dog days of our region had the largest num- summer, I hope everyone is en- Base COB ber of voters. Congrats to Steve joying the fine invention by Wil- for stepping up to the plate and lis Carrier and staying cool in taking over this difficult task. I Page 4 Piedmont Periscope Comm Center — Tom Kelly, Base Secretary July Meeting Minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDER Carolina Piedmont Base Commander Rick Petitt called the meeting to order @ 1853 hrs. at the VFW Post located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. INVOCATION Base Chaplain Tom Hulme gave tonight’s Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE All joined together in saying our nation’s Pledge of Allegiance. USSVI CREED The USSVI Creed was recited tonight by Jim Goins. TOLLING OF THE BOATS The Tolling of the boats for July was presented by Tom Hulme and Joel Sparnon. MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS There were 22 members present at this month’s meeting. SERVICE AWARD Al Westberry was awarded his 5-Year USSVI membership pin tonight and also Al was present- ed with a patch noting he has now been qualified in submarines for 55 years. READING/APPROVAL OF THE LAST MEETING MINUTES The June 2016 meeting minutes were posted in the July 2016 edition of the Piedmont Periscope plus the minutes were also sent directly to the membership via email on July 2nd. A motion was made to accept the June minutes as posted; no discussion and the motion passed. READING/APPROVAL OF THE TREASURER’S REPORT Base Treasurer Raymond Zieverink presented the treasurer’s report thru July 23th, 2016. A motion was made to accept the July’s treasurer’s report as presented; no discussion and the motion passed. Page 5 Piedmont Periscope July Minutes Continued Category Balances as of Last Reported 7/23/2016 Balances Kapss-4-kidss Fund $ 745.27 $ 720.27 Scholarship Fund $ 276.00 $ 228.00 General Base Fund $ 6,092.33 $ 5,962.33 Total Balances $ 7,113.60 $ 6,910.60 GUEST SPEAKER Local Gastonia Navy Recruiter Luther Cruikshanks, ET2(SS) was invited to speak to base members at tonight’s meeting about his experience as a submarine sailor and his present day experiences in the Navy. Luther qualified in submarines onboard USS Olympia (SSN-717) in 2010 and is now performing his shore duty time in Gastonia. Luther explained he specializes in recruiting personnel for Navy Seal billets and has a desire to one day serve as a Navy Seal himself.
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