May 2018 Publication for members of USS Illinois Base, United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. ‘Thumbs Up’ for Fairbanks Morse Engine Tour We had a fun and informative tour on May 5, 2018 at the Fairbanks Morse Engine Manufacturing Facility in Beloit, Wis. Base members and friends were given a VIP treat- ment. ‘Thank You’ Fairbanks Morse Engine! Special thanks to members Bruce Pickering and Wayne Orrison, former Fairbanks Morse employees, for helping make this possible. Our Creed: “To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifi ce be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishment. We pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its Constitution.” www.ussillinoisbase.org Green Board - USS Illinois Base, USSVI — Page 1 May 5, 2018 -- Minutes of the USS Illinois Base our available balance is $1,792.26. A has again sent a sponsorship ask- motion was made by Bob Fleck to ing that issues be sent to the USS accept the report, seconded by Terry Illinois SSN 786. Individual dona- Elmeier. Motion carried. tions welcome. District Commander’s Report by • Cobia Working Party. Volunteers Phil Owens. are being sought to help work on Meeting called to order at 12:12 restoring the USS Rasher’s sail and/ • Chicago Base Memorial. Ques- or the Cobia for the weekend of p.m. by Tom Ramsay, Base Com- tions have been raised from area mander May 19-20. Volunteers will be able sub vets about problems facing the to sleep in the museum. If inter- 15 members present: Tom Ramsay, Chicago Base Memorial. The City ested in going, contact the CDR. Chuck Mongan, Bruce Pickering, of Chicago has informed the Chi- Kate Ramsay, Terry Elmeier, Bob cago Base that the location of the • Committee volunteers needed. Fleck, Jim Helsell, Richard Martin, planned memorial will no longer Base Committees need additional Renee Martin, Wayne Orrison, Bob be available. The Phil stated he member support to help keep our Bates, Patrick O’Brien, Phil Owens. would keep us informed. Base growing, in particular both the Membership and the Events Guests present: Marge Mongan, • USSVI National Website. Na- Committee Chairmen could use Mark Maxted. tional is still facing issues with the your help. If interested in helping unveiling of their new website. Phil Dave Spencer, who heads our Mem- Tolling of Bells Ceremony by Bob noted he did not have information Bates and Wayne Orrison. bership Committee, or Richard about an anticipated transfer date. Martin on the Events Committee, USSVI Creed by VCDR Chuck Mon- • USSVI Awards. The deadline for let them or the Commander know. gan. base or individual 2018 USSVI • USSVI 2018 Annual Convention. Pledge of Allegiance. awards is near. Discussion followed. As a reminder, the 2018 Annual Kate Ramsay stated that a Merit Invocation by Chaplain Bob Fleck. USSVI Convention will be a cruise Award nomination for Richard this year, from Oct. 21-28, 2018. Guest Speaker: Chaplain Mark Martin was submitted by the Base The boat leaves and returns from Maxted from the Beloit Regional Executive Committee, along with a Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For full infor- Hospice, a unit of the Beloit Health copy of our Base newsletter, Green- mation, go to USSVI’s website. System. He provided information board. Awards will be presented at about several special programs: (1) A the National Convention. Events Committee Report by Veterans Recognition Program hon- • National Elections. Tom Williams Richard Martin. oring veterans within the Hospice from Texas is running as the Cen- • Parades. The Base has signed up program; (2) The Palate of Care Pro- tral Regional Director. Phil asked for spots in fi ve parades so far, gram which includes intermediary for our support of Williams. Dave and USSVI insurance forms have care with doctor visits, bereavement Farran, our current Central Re- been submitted. The parade list support, CNA support, etc. gional Director is moving up. was noted in the April issue of the Greenboard. We plan to be in the Secretary’s Report: by Kate Ram- Commander’s Report by CDR same six parades we were in last say. Copy of minutes posted in Base Tom Ramsay. He thanked everyone year, but we are awaiting informa- newsletter (emailed to members) for participating in the Fairbanks tion for the last parade. The fi rst and posted on the Base website. Morse Tour this morning, with a two parades will be on Memorial Richard Martin made a motion to special thanks to Bruce Pickering Day, fi rst in Rockford and in early accept minutes as printed; seconded and Wayne Orrison for making it afternoon in Pecatonica. by Chuck Mongan. Motion carried. possible! • Navy Museum. A new museum Treasurer’s Report by Bruce Pick- • USSVI Boat Sponsorship. A correc- located outside the gates of the ering. Bank balance as of 4/1/2018 tion is made for the recent newslet- Naval Station Great Lakes in North was $1,405,94. April deposits totaled ter. The USSVI Boat Sponsorship Chicago has opened. It is called the $715.12. Checks issued for $120: to program cost is $30 and not $25 as National Museum of the American Crystal Lake Engraving and USSVI, reported. Your $30 donation pur- Sailor (NMAS), celebrating the Cleared checks $253.80. Ending chases three issues of the Ameri- history of the United States Navy’s balance on 4/30/2018 was $1,867.26. can Submariner to be sent to the With one uncleared check for $75, location(s) of your choice. The Base (Continued on page 3) Green Board - USS Illinois Base, USSVI — Page 2 Minutes (Continued from page 2) Edgerton, Wis. has off ered our Base the continued use of its Diesel Building for a Base Fam- Sailor. It was suggested that we part- ily Picnic on Sept. 8, 2018. Their user fee ner with the local Navy Club to charter has been waived. The Park has off ered a bus to take us to this new museum. to have equipment running for us on Members expressed interest in such a this date, which is an added plus. trip. • Fundraising Options. Discussion held New Business. on fundraising options. Jim Helsell of- • A “thank you” letter, a photo of the USS fered to donate a rifl e/gun from his shop Illinois (SSN-786), and our Base patch, and explained that gun raffl e permits were presented to the management of were required. Wayne Orrison off ered to Fairbanks Morse on behalf of the Base contact the County to research how we for inviting us to tour their facility. could obtain a raffl e permit. Individual thank you notes will be sent to each tour guide thanking him/her for Storekeeper’s Report. None. giving up a day off to be with us. Chaplain’s Report by Bob Fleck. If you Good of the Order. None. have information about a fellow member or his/her family member, pass this infor- 50-50 Raffl e. None. mation on to the Chaplain, so a “get well” Closing Prayer by Chaplain Bob Fleck. or similar note can be sent on behalf of the Base. Meeting adjourned at 1:02 p.m. Motion was made by Kate Ramsay and seconded Old Business. by Bob to adjourn. Motion carried. • Base Family Picnic. Bruce Pickering Base Contacts Next meeting June 2, 2018 at Mustang Bar reported that Thresherman’s Park in & Grill, South Beloit, IL, at noon. Commander Tom Ramsay Arizona Silent Service Memorial tram688@jcwifi .com National noti- nization. For your tax-deductible Vice Commander NEWS fi ed all Bases about contributions you will be eligible to Chuck Mongan from the Arizona Silent have your name drawn to win a $500 nagnom@yahoo.com NATIONAL Service Memorial Gift Certifi cate towards the purchase Treasurer (ASSM) Project. A of your choice of a replica of one of Bruce Pickering monument to be erected in Wesley Mel Douyette’s Cold War Submarine knuckleheadhack39@tds.net Bolin Memorial Plaza, which is in the models as advertised in the Ameri- front yard of the Arizona State Capi- can Submariner magazine. Many Secretary & tol Building in Phoenix, Ariz. Illinois and Wisconsin sub sailors Editor/Webmaster know Mel, who is a member of the Kate Ramsay The ASSM vision for a submarine Great Lakes Base. kateram@jcwifi .com veterans’ memorial is founded on honoring ALL “Silent Service” vet- You have two ways Storekeeper erans by constructing a dramatic to win. One is through Terry Elmeier monument dedicated to those who cash donations and insp184@yahoo.com have and are currently serving in U.S. the other by buying Chaplain submarines, (not exclusive of those a Memorial Paver. A Bob Fleck individuals from Arizona). $10 donation gives you bobfl eck@ameritech.net The ASSM has several fundraising one chance to win; $15--two chances; ventures underway with a $100,000 and $25--four chances. Pavers can be Membership purchased for as little as $100. David Spencer goal, of which they are at $75,000. grumpyace49@yahoo.com The ASSM Foundation is a des- Visit www.arizonasilentserviceme- ignated 501(C)(3) non-profi t orga- morial.org for full details. Green Board - USS Illinois Base, USSVI — Page 3 Thank you to everyone who joined us they will have one running. This us for our Fairbanks Morse Tour on is a good opportunity to introduce May 5th. It looked like everyone had the younger members of your family a good time. I would like to see us with diesel engines. Tom Ramsay have more adventures like this.
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