The USNA Alumni Association Chapter Newsletter Dedicated Hotline: (619) 384-1875 RSVPs only...... Feb 2010 (10-02) Published Monthly ...... 462 Westview Drive, Chula Vista, 91910 Chapter Officers: PRESIDENT’S LETTER Dear Fellow Alumni & Friends San Diego Chapter going Green President: Dan Archer ‘80 of USNA, To save $$, and a few trees, the (H) (619) 482-9069 / (W) (619) 758-7825, On the banks of the Severn, Board is considering a proposal to [email protected] USNA midshipmen are hunkering minimize printed copies of the Vice President: Bryce Whiting ‘94 down to survive the “Dark Ages”. newsletter. If you have an email (C) (619) 508-5679, [email protected] The weather back east is dreary and address on file, we will email the 2nd Vice President: Barbette Lowndes ‘80 the forecast for Annapolis, MD this newsletter starting in May. Let us (H) (858) 560-8045 / (W) (858) 537-8515, week is a wintery mix of rain and know what you think. [email protected] snow. Fortunately for us, we live in VP for Membership: Dave Frost, 75 Southern and have the Awardees. ADM Bud Edney ’57, 858-451-2604, [email protected] best climate in the nation so we can David Dunn ’55, ADM Lynch ’64, Secretary: Mike McNeil ‘69 enjoy many wonderful outdoor ADM Reason ’65 and Gen Fulford (H) (619) 934-8369/(858) 354-6565, activities-year round. How good do ’66 were all selected. ADM Edney is [email protected] we have it? Well, the Supe’s Flag from the San Diego area and has Treasurer: Diana (Yorty) Edmondson ‘98 Aid, LT Kate Mazlowski, told me agreed to be a speaker at one of our (619) 384-1875, [email protected] she can’t wait to return to San upcoming luncheons. Corresp. Sec. Mike Mowins ‘79 Diego, CA on her new set of orders We have two important Chapter (H) 760-602-0884 / (W) 760-602-0857, when she completes her tour of events planned in the coming months duty at USNA. and I hope as many alumni, parents and [email protected] th NAVNET/Job Board: Tom Hammons ‘71 Our January 29 Chapter friends as possible can participate. First, (H) (858)-538-9824, [email protected] luncheon at Tom Ham’s with we are having a Chapter Dark Ages USNA Superintendant, VADM “Casino Night” aboard the Spirit of San Directors - Term to 2010 Diego on February 20th. The event will Jim Fontana ’63 [email protected] Jeff Fowler ’78, and President & CEO of USNA Alumni be a fun filled evening on the Bay with Chris Cooke ’81 [email protected] prizes, food, drinks and music. The Capt John Reeves '04 [email protected] Association and Foundation, Byron Marchant ’78 , was a funds raised from this event will help Alan Lerchbacker ’74 [email protected] support our Chapter’s sponsorship of Directors – Term to expire 2011 fantastic event. Over 170 alumni, parents and friends of USNA San Diego Blue & Gold Officers and Myron Fleming ’62 [email protected] attended the lunch and heard Midshipmen events. I also solicit Charlie Carey ’70 [email protected] firsthand what’s going on inside donations be made so we can invite Betsy Garvin ’01 [email protected] the Yard. Byron Marchant Wounded Warriors from Navy Balboa Gilda (Adessi) Reeves ’98 reported on the Alumni to attend and be our guests. Our second [email protected] event will be the Plebe Recognition Association’s engagement and st Directors - Term to 2012 communication plan, work on the dinner that will be held June 1 at the Dick Evert ‘68 [email protected] Association’s Strategic plan, the ADM Baker Club. Myron Fleming ’62 Rick Smith ’71 [email protected] financial status of the Association, will be leading this event, more Dan Gruta ’86 [email protected] the role USNA graduates are information will follow in our Mike Bruneau ’94 [email protected] playing in Haiti’s Humanitarian newsletters and on our Web page. Western Region Trustee: Steve Andres ‘67 relief effort and in Space and As I stated at our Supe’s luncheon, (858) 454-6755, [email protected] the Chapter will be going “Green” on lastly preliminary results of a st National Trustee: Chris Cooke ‘81 survey conducted on USNA May 1 . In an effort to save paper and 619-972-4283, [email protected] Alumni services. Byron informed reduce our mailing costs which are USNA Foundation Athletic and Scholorship us he heard loud and clear from $5,500 annually, we will only send Board - Trustee: Randy Bogle ‘68 survey respondents on the paper copies of our newsletter to 619) 328-5728 [email protected] importance of Shipmate! VADM those alumni and friends who choose Extended Brigade Initiative (EBI) Jeff Fowler reported there are to do so. Please let our Secretary, (Alumni helping Alumni) - [email protected] 18,000 applicants for the new Mike McNeil ‘69, know if you desire Charles Carey, ’70 w: 858-636-4116 incoming class at USNA. He to continue receiving a paper copy of Martha Dunne, ’92 c: 619-206-8013 stressed the need for Academy Chapter newsletter. Mike’s email address is: [email protected]. Mike Mowins, ’79 c: 508-353-3562 curriculum to prepare officers for st Chapter Homepage: Cyber Warfare, the importance of Additionally, starting May 1 , if you midshipmen to apply and practice desire to leave a phone message to http://www.usnaaasd.com attend a Chapter luncheon or event, Webmaster: Jeff Clough leadership theory learned on a daily basis and reported on a please call Diana Edmondson ‘98, Chapter Treasurer, at 619-384-1875. For USNA Admissions information go to the major multi-million dollar renovation of the kitchen facility It’s back to normal routine and our Internet at www.USNA.edu/Admissions or next Chapter luncheon will be held on in King Hall. The Supe said the th contact the Blue and Gold Officer. Candidates quality of food for midshipmen at Thursday, February 18 1130am, at can find their school's Blue and Gold Officer at USNA has improved significantly Tom Ham’s on Harbor Island. I look www.GoUSNA.net or contact Myron Fleming over the past year. forward to seeing you there! '62 at 619.692-4242. Email: Congratulations are in order for GO NAVY, [email protected] USNA’s Alumni Association Dan Archer ‘80 2010 Distinguished Graduate 2 The USNA Alumni Association February Luncheon – Jake was born Feb 28, ‘09, in Harry Fischer, a veteran of three We are back to our standard luncheon Bedford, PA. He enlisted in the wars passed away on January 12. date on the third Thursday of the month. Navy in ‘26 and was selected for Harry was born in Honesdale, PA. He This month we are privileged to have the Naval Academy Preparatory entered USNA after 14 months RADM Drennan, Class of ‘76, School (NAPS). From there, he enlisted service, and graduated with Commander, Mine and Anti- entered USNA in ‘27, graduating the ‘40. Harry was also a graduate of Warfare as our guest. with the Class of ‘31. the U.S. Naval War College and On Dec 7, ‘41, Jake was at sea George Washington University. Dark Ages Casino Night onboard the heavy cruiser USS His initial assignment was Signal This is the final push for signing up MINNEAPOLIS (CA-36) as part Officer of the heavy cruiser SAN for Casino Night. For $100 per person of the USS LEXINGTON task FRANCISCO (CA-38) based at Pearl you get dancing, light refreshments, a force near Midway Island which Harbor, HI. He was a Junior Officer hosted bar, casino fun, a raffle and a returned to the destruction of of the Watch on December 7th, when cruise around San Diego harbor with Pearl Harbor three days later. Four the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. your USNA friends on Saturday Feb th months later, the LEXINGTON He served in for the 20 6:30-10 pm. What more could you played a critical role in the Battle remainder of World War II. He want to celebrate the Dark Ages. of Coral Sea and Jake was a completed eight submarine war Sign up via PayPal on the website or participant in that battle and, patrols in the USS THRESHER (SS- by check: Mail checks to USNAAA San subsequently, in the battles of 200) and USS SPIKEFISH (SS-404) Diego Chapter, Attn: Diana Midway, Guadalcanal, Savo which he commissioned as Executive Edmondson, 701 Kettner Blvd #28, San Island, and Tassafaronga, among Officer. Harry commanded three San Diego, CA 92101 others, all in ‘42. Diego based ships: USS RONQUIL The return of Happy Hour In ‘43, he was assigned to staff (SS-396), USS ROGERS (DD-876), The Networking Happy Hour will duty in Adak, AK as a part of the and USS SAINT PAUL (CA-73), the begin again in February. Watch for Navy response to Japanese last Pacific Fleet all-gun heavy more details. incursions in the northern Pacific. cruiser. He also commanded the USS After the recapture of Attu and POLLUX (AKS-4), a -based Blue and Gold: Kiska, he returned to the South supply ship, and Submarine Division Notice to High school juniors. On Pacific. In ‘44, he was Fleet 71 based in Pearl Harbor. Other duty February 1st apply for the Naval Comms Officer on the 7th Fleet assignments included the Bureau of Academy Summer Seminar. Got to flagship. He was in action in this Naval Personnel; Staff, Commander- www.USNA.edu/Admissions and fill period in the battles of Leyte Gulf in-Chief Pacific Fleet; Joint Staff, out the application. Applications are and Lingayan Gulf. Commander, U.S. Forces Japan; open from February 1st to March 31st. His wartime combat awards Staff, U.S. Naval War College; This is a one week unparalleled include the Silver Star, Legion of Commander, Recruit Training experience to get insight into the life of Merit with Combat "V," and the Command, San Diego; and a Midshipman! Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal Commander, Naval Training Center, High School Students Interested In with nine battle stars. San Diego. USNA: Jake also served on USS His combat decorations include the High school students and younger can LINDENWALD (LSD-6) and Silver Star medal, three Bronze Star express interest in the U.S. Naval USS MARIAS (AO-57), as medals, and the Navy Commendation Academy by accessing the web site - Atlantic Fleet Comms Officer, medal, all with Combat "V." www.USNA.edu/Admissions. In the and JCS (Comms). Harry is survived by his wife of 67 "Steps to Admissions" pages click on Jake was employed by Sylvania years, Florence “Flossie” Fischer. "Contact Information" and fill in the Electronics Systems for several Current Members – 937 requested information. This is a private years after retirement from the data collection used to inform Navy. In ‘68, he began night New Members prospective applicants to USNA. school law classes graduating 1968 Walt McCreary [email protected] from Pepperdine in ‘72. He was 1970 Clint Adams 360.668.0914 Last Call: admitted to the Bar in ‘72 and [email protected] RADM Leland Griffith Shaffer, ‘31 began a successful law practice in 2008 Brandon Doll 443-995-9199 Jake Shaffer passed away peacefully Long Beach, specializing in [email protected] on Jan 8, at his stepdaughter's home in family law. He retired in ‘88. 2007 Chris Landis 585-590-0527 Coronado, CA, surrounded by his Jake is survived by 4 children, 9 [email protected] family. He was the third oldest living grandchildren and 18 great- Electronic Delivery graduate of USNA. grandchildren. Email [email protected] CAPT Harry Fischer Jr., ‘40 Subject: Electronic Delivery. DATE/TIME EVENT/SPEAKER LOCATION/TOPIC CONTACT 13 Feb Navy Gymnastics All Academy Championship, Laguna Beach Monthly Luncheon: 18 Feb 1130 Speaker: RADM Frank Tom Ham’s Harbor Island Class of ‘81 Drennan, Class of ‘76 Topic: Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare NAVNET Breakfast Trellises Garden Grille, Town & Country Tom Hammons 19 Feb 0700 (Job Networking) Mission Valley [email protected] Dark Ages Casino Night Mike Bruneau '94 20 Feb 1830 and Fundraiser Spirit of San Diego [email protected]

The San Diego USNA Alumni Association & Parent’s Club invite you to the Dark Ages Casino Night & Fundraiser aboard the

Saturday, February 20th, 6:30 PM -10:00 PM Enjoy - h 3 Hour Private Cruise with Reception Menu i Hosted Beer, Wine, Champagne and non-alcoholic beverages (aka Open Bar) j Casino (Blackjack, Craps, and Roulette) – Donate $20 and get $500 in casino money which can be turned in for raffle tickets later in the evening k DJ / Dancing The Class with the most attendees will get an extra $500 in casino money

Tickets - $100 per person, ! Supports BGO, USNA club & team visits, Chapter Alumni events

RSVP by January 15th and receive $100 in casino money ! By Credit Card: From www.paypal.com, click on “Send Money” and send to [email protected]. ! By check: Mail checks to USNAAA San Diego Chapter, Attn: Diana Edmondson, 701 Kettner Blvd #28, San Diego, CA 92101 Visit www.usnaaasd.com for more information. Luncheon Reservation Form RSVP: Email: [email protected] OR voice mail 619.384.1875. NO LATER THAN Monday preceding the event Location: Tom Ham’s Lighthouse Make Checks Payable to: USNAAA San Diego Time: 1130 Social $20 with RSVP/$25 at the Door 1200 Buffet Lucheon Mail to 701 KETTNER BLVD UNIT 28 1230 Presentation San Diego, Ca 92101 Name Class Name: Class New Member/Renewal Form (Not Required If No Changes) $20 per year, $10 Active Duty O-3 and below

CLASS REPS are Listed below. Please call Dave Frost 858-451-2604 or email [email protected] if you are interested in filling an opening. The Chapter will support Class Reps in mailing expenses, etc. Classes through 1949 are LIFETIME Members. 1934 Larry Becht 1952 Dick Dietz 1966 Roy Bell 1979 Jim Fawcett 1992 Edan Antoine 2006 Justin 619.435.0785 619.435.4646 858.459.0973 858.456.9410 619.656.0539 justin_kai_ossola@2006. 1935 Dave Nash 1953 Jim Rodgers 1967 Warren Millard 1980 Rich Carlquist 1993 Jeff Jurgemeyer 2007usna.com Lisa Lisacmck@aol. 619.435.8545 619.435.1021 858.695.3342 858.538.9108 619.733.6919 com 1937 Bob Erly 1955 Ned Floyd 1968 Randy Bogle 1981 Joe Adan 1994 Bryce Whiting 2009 Mike 619.435.8919 619.423.2870 619.328.5728 619.206.0854 619.508.5679 [email protected] 1939 Art Fischer 1956 Carl Nelson 1969 John O'brien 1982 Craig Smith 1995 Jon jon.m. 619.224.1103 619.421.9094 619.696.1400 619.421.3676 [email protected] 1940 Cissi Bundy 1957 George Lanman 1970 Tom Flaherty 1983 Greg Hall 1996 Keith Galloway 760.704.1294 619.437.6095 858.538.3325 760.804.9821 858.205.7717 1941 Rollo Rieve 1958 Chuck Smith 1971 Tom Hammons 1984 Scott Biel 1997 Chris Benson 760.704.1319 619.472.5858 858.538.9824 619.297.8734 619.417.0620 1942 Charlie Bishop 1959 Jim Cartwright 1972 Ed Nocon 1985 Bob Byron 1998 Gilly Reeves 619.223.0492 619.435.9353 858.484.7278 858.451.8250 858.220.1108 1943 Lee Scherer 1960 John Schmidt 1973 Steve Resser 1986 Dan Gruta 1999 Alan Baca 858.566.6308 858.673.7169 619.296.3557 619.806.1155 619.818.1024 1944 Art Battson 1961 Bill Kraus 1974 Bob Santos 1987 Chris Newcomb 2000 Roger 858.272.7407 858.485.8333 619.476.7683 619.659.8455 [email protected] 1946 Ed Ellis 858.278.8665 1962 Greg Chauncey 1975 Dave Frost 1988 Erin Stone 2001 Brad Becker 858.551.7540 858.451.2604 619.656.3684 858.531.8951 1947 Dick Brown 1963 Phillip Marsden 1976 Phil Poirier 1989 Paul Gallagher 2002 Jason Jackson 760.737.5044 619.435.3318 858.538.6708 760.492.4247 619.665.6131 1949 Chuck Howe 1964 Bob Glennon 1977 Mike Keeney 1990 David McIntyre 2003 John Reeves 619.437.4190 760.730.3608 619.435.2642 619.280.1908 443.994.2108

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