Piedmont Periscope October 2013 Inside this issue: USSVI Purpose/Creed Base Contacts 2 Our Purpose: “To per- In addition to perpetuat- jects and deeds that will petuate the memory of ing the memory of de- Officer’s Call 2 bring about the perpetual our shipmates who gave parted shipmates, we remembrance of those Base Meeting Minutes 4 their lives in the pursuit shall provide a way for shipmates who have Picnic Pics 7 of duties while serving all Submariners to gather given the supreme sacri- Chaplain Ray 8 their country. That their for the mutual benefit fice. The organization dedication, deeds, and and enjoyment. Our will also endeavor to edu- Holland Club Spotlight 11 supreme sacrifice be a common heritage as Sub- cate all third parties it SubVettes 14 constant source of moti- mariners shall be comes in contact with vation toward greater strengthened by camara- Vet News 15 about the services our accomplishments. Pledge derie. We support a submarine brothers per- Lost Boat — USS Seawolf 19 loyalty and patriotism to strong U.S. Submarine formed and how their Constitution & Bylaws 21 the United States of Force. sacrifices made possible America and its Consti- the freedom and lifestyle Funnies 23 The organization will tution. we enjoy today." Kings Bay Inf0 25 engage in various pro- Base Calendar 30 Lost Boats for October USS S 44 (SS 155) October 7, 1943 USS DARTER (SS 227) October 24, 1944 USS WAHOO (SS 238) October 11, 1943 USS SHARK II (SS 314) October 24, 1944 USS DORADO (SS-248) October 12, 1943 USS TANG (SS 306) October 25, 1944 USS SEAWOLF (SS 197) October 3, 1944 USS O-5 (SS 66) October 25, 1923 USS ESCOLAR (SS 294) October 17, 1944 “Sailors, rest your oars” Issue 1310 Page 2 CO’s Stateroom— Carolina Piedmont Base Commander Steve Bell just completed another like you, it cannot oper- rade group will also be visit to Victory Junction. ate without funds, unfor- adding a new one this We will probably have tunately. year on November 23. It Jack report on that next Our Bilge Rat Produc- is a Christmas parade in month. Unfortunately, tions is going all ahead Asheville. Here is a our visit to Levine was full for the time being. chance for you to get to I would like to thank cancelled due to the flu We will have completed the mountains, partici- Jack and Carol for al- season (we need to time another show before this pate in a parade, and lowing us to hold what our efforts better, my newsletter is printed. It have a good day up has become our annual fault). They require flu was put on at the picnic there. That should close picnic at their house. shots (with proof) and and for those that missed out the parade season for This was the fifth one that just becomes too that, don’t fret. You can 2013. Stay tuned for the and each year seems to difficult. We will be re- have an opportunity to 2014 schedule. be a little better than the scheduled when the flu watch it after our meet- We enjoy seeing and vis- last one. Of course it is season is over. ing this month at the iting with each of you at always nice to lay out For those that still owe VFW. We are putting it our meetings. I realize the awards received National and/or Base on for their membership most cannot make every from the convention ear- dues (that would be ap- (hopefully it will help meeting. However, for lier in the month proximately 40 for Na- bring in some customers those of you who have (actually this year is was tional and 50 for Base for them). not attended it would be late August). It makes Dues), I request that you There will be three pa- nice for you to come out me proud to be your get that into our Treas- rades around Veterans and introduce yourself to Base Commander. Con- urer as soon as you can. Day, but all are upstate. us all. And for those gratulations again to all There is only about two It is always nice to at- who have not attended in who received an award and a half months left tend these but I under- a while, come back out and especially to our and we have a signifi- stand when they are a and re-introduce your- base for the awards re- cant number yet to pay. couple hours away that it self. It seems as I get ceived. Those are an We hate having to get on becomes difficult. But older I required the “All Hands” effort. this subject so much but you are still welcome to “refresher” more often WELL DONE to all. it is just one of those attend them. There is now. We just enjoy By the time you get to necessary parts of being always room for people watching our fellow sub- read this, we will have in an organization. Just to participate. The pa- mariners enjoying a Carolina Piedmont Contacts Base Commander Steve Bell [email protected] 704-824 3510 Vice Commander Jack Jeffries jcckjeffries@interlink-café.com 704–764-5211 Base Secretary Mike Hubbell [email protected] 803-628-1908 Base Treasurer Ray Zieverink [email protected] 803-324-1414 Chief of the Base Rick Petitt [email protected] 704-784-1654 Base Chaplin Raymond Fritz [email protected] 803-831-7235 Base Storekeeper Jeff Nieberding [email protected] 803-366-9255 Holland Club Walt Sealy [email protected] 803-327-5661 Coordinator Newsletter Editor E. Dale Moses [email protected] 704-248-7610 Page 3 Piedmont Periscope When did this Flag fly in CO (con’t) Our Nation’s History? Find meal and especially the out on Page 13. Did you enjoyment they are hav- know that no US Flag has ing telling each other ever been retired? All are stories of the past. We still “legal” Flags to fly and all have some, just represent our Country. seems some have more than others. XO’s Stateroom — Vice Commander Jack Jeffries the Bilge Rat Production of dues. Please get this out 1430. We attended last the Sixties including a visit of the way as soon as pos- year’s event and it was a from an Elvis impersonator sible. Base dues are $10 very moving experience. and the duo of Sonny and and National are $20, you There will be other Cher (Dale Moses as both) can check with me as to branches of the armed in a hilarious rendition of your status. A check for forces present and the CAROLINA PIED- I've Got You Babe. After your dues should be made Submarine display was MONT ROCKS!.. To the crowd left, Ron, out to USSVI/Carolina the most visited by not start off with, I would Rudy Paul Myers and I set Piedmont base and sent to only the students but like to thank all who at- around the camp fire just our treasurer Raymond also dignitaries from the tended our 5th Picnic/ enjoying the evening. Zieverink at 3003 Lake- area as well as parents of Meeting here at our Please mark your calendar land Dr. Rock Hill SC the students, if at all home. We enjoyed the for the 4th Saturday in Sep- 29730. possible please arrange fellowship and friend- tember 2014 for this next I would like to remind you to attend. ship displayed by all. year. Food was great as that recruiting is as impor- Until next month, may We had members of not usual. tant as retention to our the Lord Bless and keep only our base but also Our visit to the Levine base, while you are out you safe, Jack from other NC Subvet Children’s Hospital had to and about wear something bases attend. Ron and be postponed due to the that identifies you as a The Supply Shack- Jeff Pat Busila brought their dreaded Flu season but will Submariner, you will be Nieberding motor home, they call it be rescheduled for a later surprised by the attention Carolina Piedmont the BUSILA BUS from date, will provide info as I you will get, maybe even Jackets are still available Virginia as well as Rudy get it. We are going to an unknown discount at to order, several mem- Ogas from Texarkana, Victory Junction the 19th the register. Be PROUD bers have ordered theirs Texas flew in for the of this month where Dale OF YOUR SERVICE to already. USSVI vests meeting, Ron, Rudy and and Colleen Moses joins us our country and the Sub- are also available to or- I are all shipmates and in presenting Honorary marine Service, you der thru the SK. plank-owners of the Na- Submariner caps and cer- earned your dolphins, dis- Patches, the SK is now thanael Greene. tificates to the campers, we play them. able to order patches Base member Al West- will also be presenting pic- I almost forgot, the base is from BC Patch LLC at berry had his karaoke tures of museum boats to invited to take part in the wholesale prices. This equipment here and all them. Veterans Day celebration is usually $2 - $3 less enjoyed singing the We have now begun our at the Saluda Trail Middle per patch than we nor- tunes he provided. We annual drive for renewal of School, Rock Hill SC on mally see. Let the SK were also entertained by both base and national Nov 7th from 0830 to know what you need.