The USNA Alumni Association San Diego Chapter Newsletter Leaders to Serve the Nation October 2017 Chapter Officers: President’s Letter Fri, Oct 20, 2017 @7:00am President: Craig Smith, ’82 (619) 623-5509 Greetings! [email protected] NAVNET at the Admiral Baker Clubhouse 1st Vice President: Ben Hobbs ’02, First of all, please take note that our (703) 301-9607 [email protected] monthly luncheon has shifted to November Sat, Oct 21 @ 12:30PM Pacific 2nd Vice President: Sofi Loomis, ‘99 1st at the 94th Aero Squadron with VADM Navy Football vs. UCF [email protected] Shoemaker ’82. October’s luncheon will VP for Membership: Thomas Bethmann, ‘08 be held in November. Please get the word Sat, Oct 28 @ TBD Pacific [email protected] to your friends and classmates who may Navy Football @ Temple VP for Communications: Suzanna Brugler ’98 not get this newsletter. Details are on the website. Wed, Nov 1 @ 11:30am – 1:00pm [email protected] th Secretary: Steve Rasmussen ‘88 Chapter Luncheon (94 Aero Squadron) (571) 275-8897 Navy football is undefeated (5-0!) and Fall Speaker: Vice Admiral Shoemaker ’82 [email protected] is in full swing. We had a great Navy/Air (COMNAVAIRFOR/PAC) Treasurer: Chris Newcomb ‘87 Force viewing party at Cutwater Spirits in (*New Date, New location*) (619) 301-1043, [email protected] the Miramar Area for an exciting finish. Cutwater is a great venue and will be the Future Events Directors – Term to 2018 location of our networking happy hours Dick Evert ’68 Thus, 02 Nov @5:00PM [email protected] “First Thursdays” that start next month on Myron Fleming, ’62, 02 Nov. This is a great way to meet new Navy Football at Temple [email protected] members of the alumni association who Don Hinderliter, ’83, may not otherwise be able to attend our Thu, 02 Nov @ 5;30pm-7:00pm [email protected] luncheons or other events. Thanks to Networking Happy Hour Caroline Rodi ‘98 Caroline Rodi ’98 for leading the charge to Cutwater Spirits [email protected] set these up. I look forward to seeing you there. Sat, Nov 11 @ 12:30 Pacific Directors – Term to 2019 Navy Football vs. SMU Dan Archer ’80 [email protected] San Diego Fleet Week is here! The Sea th Charlie Carey ’70 and Air Parade will be on Sat, Oct 14 Sat, Nov 11 @ 10:00AM–4:00PM [email protected] from Noon – 2PM. For more information NAS North Island 100 Year Anniversary Evan Ipema ‘15 on all of the great events scheduled, check Celebration [email protected] out the Fleet Week website: Alan Lerchbacker ’74 https://fleetweeksandiego.org/ Fri, Nov 17, 2017 @7:00AM [email protected] NAVNET at the Admiral Baker Clubhouse In addition to the multiple great Directors – Term to 2020 Army/Navy viewing locations including Sat, Nov 18 @ 12:30pm Pacific Randy Bogle ’68 [email protected] Navy Football @ Notre Dame Jon Brenner ’03 [email protected] P.B. Shore Club in Pacific Beach, the Fish Barbette Lowndes ’80 [email protected] Company in Coronado, and the American Michael Such ’95 [email protected] Legion in Encinitas, we have added a Fri, Nov 24 @ TBD venue downtown. Thanks to Dan Archer Navy Football @ Houston Correspondence Sec.: Gilda Reeves ‘98 ‘80 and Caroline Rodi ’98 for doing the (858) 220-1108, [email protected] research and arranging Social Tap for this Wed, Nov 29 @ 11:30am – 1:00pm Western Region Trustee: Steve Hall ‘75 year’s game. Stay tuned for more details. Chapter Luncheon (Dave & Busters) National Trustee: Barbette Lowndes, ’80 Speaker: Stu Hedley (President, San Diego [email protected] As always, please remember to spread the Pearl Harbor Survivors Assn) USNA Foundation Athletic and Scholarship (Honorary ’83 Class Member) Board - Trustee: Randy Bogle ‘68 word and bring a friend to all of our events! (619) 328-5728 [email protected] BEAT ARMY!!! Class Rep News and Gouge Blue and Gold Coordinator: Craig Get the word out to all alums to stay Mike Philbrook ‘83 connected and receive excellent member [email protected] Upcoming Events benefits with discounted pricing to our events. Life Membership in the National Chapter Homepage: Chapter does not register an alum with our http://www.usnaaasd.com Sat, Oct 14 @ TBD Navy Football @ Memphis chapter. When you meet a Classmate or NAVNET/Job Board: Tom Hammons ‘71 USNA Alum, give them the good gouge (858) 538-9824, [email protected] Webmaster: Michael Bice ‘90 Sat, Oct 14 @ 12:00PM Pacific about our local Chapter and direct them to [email protected] Fleet Week Parade of Ships our website www.usnaaasd.com to sign-up. 2 The USNA Alumni Association – San Diego Chapter Contact our VP for Membership, Thomas goal setting and moving forward toward a where he was first assigned to HML-167, Bethmann at [email protected] higher level of achievement. Ctrl + Click and then as Executive Officer of MABS-29. to fill a Class Rep vacancy or regarding here to learn how to be a mentor! During this period, he successfully application for local Chapter membership. completed the Weapons and Tactics “On the strength of one link in the cable, Why Join your San Diego Chapter? Instructor Course with Marine Aviation dependeth the might of the chain.” Go Navy, Weapons and Tactics Squadron One at Beat Army! • USNA Program Support: Give back to MCAS Yuma, Arizona, with a follow on the next generation and continue the chain with the U.S. Navy’s Tactical Air Control Membership: • Chapter On-Line Directory Access: Squadron 11 Coronado, California. His Current Members – 947 Connect or Reconnect with fellow alums specific duties included Helicopter Paid Members – 378 in the area Coordinator for several major exercises and • Preferred Pricing for Chapter Events: for six months he was the Assistant Air “SIR, I’ll find out SIR!!” – Chapter Enjoy discounts at fun events that keep us Officer for the Commander, Amphibious Information Corner: in touch Forces, Western Pacific. • Camaraderie and Networking: Get • In January of 1983, LtCol Treadwell was This year our chapter wants to increase not plugged into a vibrant community of selected to attend the Royal Australian only our camaraderie and connectedness, but veterans and leaders in America’s Finest Army’s Command and Staff College. Upon also our utility City graduation, he returned to California and . • It’s Economical & Easy to Join! was assigned to MAG-39. Here he served If you’re still on active duty, if you’re initially as the Group S-1 Officer and then transitioning out of the service, or if you’re an Last Call/Obituaries as the Aviation Combat Element established veteran in the San Diego Commander. In July of 1985, Jim was community, send any ideas for events that LtCol JAMES N. TREADWELL ‘68 assigned as the Executive Officer of HML- you’d like to see or take part in, groups you’d • Lieutenant Colonel James Neal 267 and on 12 June 1986, assumed like us to connect with, or services that you’d Treadwell (USMC, Retired) passed away command of Marine Helicopter Training like to see to our new Chapter VP at peacefully at his home on September 7th, Squadron 303. During this tour he also [email protected]. Together, we 2017 surrounded by his family. Jim earned a MBA and completed requirements can build a network of contacts and succumbed to brain cancer after a valiant for a Master of Arts in Computer Resource information that will serve our chapter and 13-year battle with a deadly form of the Management from Webster University. serve our community well. disease. • After retiring Jim worked for several • Jim was born on 23 April 1945, in defense contractors until his cancer diagnosis required his retirement. Jim Bonds of Gold Coronado, California. He graduated from possessed an amazing zest for life and his USNA and the National Alumni Chapter has USNA in 1968 and was commissioned a many interests included paddle boarding, recently started a program called “Bonds of Second Lieutenant in the United States photography, travelling, bee keeping, Gold” which allows members of the Another Marine Corps. sailing, Tai Chi, and a love of dragons. Jim Link in the Chain class to donate class rings • After completing The Basic School, he travelled to every continent with the and miniatures to the midshipman class. was assigned as the Platoon Commander exception of Antarctica. He became an These rings are then melted down and of Second Platoon, M Company, Third unofficial ambassador for the Burzynski incorporated in the gold used to make the Battalion, Fifth Marines, operating in the Clinic in Texas, the organization that new rings for the midshipmen from that Republic of Vietnam. He was later developed treatments which helped extend class, thus creating a "Bond of Gold". Executive Officer of L Company and then his life for years. The annual ceremony celebrates the Aide de Camp for two consecutive donations of rings and miniatures from Commanding Generals of the First Marine • Services were conducted at Christ graduates, wives and mothers from the Division. Episcopal Church in Coronado, CA on ALITC class. • He returned to the States in 1970 and September, 16th, 2017 See the photos from last year's ceremony: reported to Pensacola, Florida, for flight • Jim is survived by his beloved wife ALITC Class of 1968 with Class of 2018 training and earned his wings on 23 April Victoria, daughters Samantha (Isaac) and 1971. Tasman, sister Lindsay (Chuck), and three Alumni Mentoring Program (AMP) • His first aviation assignment was with beautiful granddaughters, Sadie, Grace, and The Alumni Mentoring Program (AMP) was HML-267 at Camp Pendleton.