KUDOS to the members and first mates of the Requin base! The November meeting had no extra activities to warrant a bump in attendance. With the influx of the new members who joined and participated, we had a record number in attendance – Thirty Three (33) Members and Twenty (20) first mates. I hope we continue to build on our attendance going into the next year. It is very important to let me know when you will be attending a base meeting and how many guests you will have accompanying you so we can make sure that we do not run out of mid-rats.
Shipmate Bernie Sigler, a base member for fifteen (15) years addressed the members that it was by far the biggest meeting that the base ever had.
My first mate and I travel to the VFW on Friday evening to do CLEAN UP and to set up the quarters to be presentable for the meet-ing. BOTH Edie and I want to thank each and every one of you that TURNED 2 and help clean up and store our equipment after the meeting. Edie is babying her knees with HORSE LINIMENT (Ha Ha), that’s right, horse liniment and she just had her shots in both knees. Again- thanks to everyone who help, it is GREATLY appreciated.
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON:
We are planning to have a special holiday celebration this year to thank all the members for all their wonderful help for the convention and to welcome our new members, both regular and associate to the base.
WHEN: Sunday, December 6, 2015
Where: Teutonia Mannerchor (German Club)
857 Phineas Street
Pittsburgh, Pa 15212
TIME: 12:30 Meeting (Insulation of Officers, Tolling of the Boats & MIA/POW Ceremony
13:00 German Buffet – cash bar
14:30 Entertainment (North Star Kids) – 32 members will perform
(The above times will be flexible after the 12:30 start
The cost of the BUFFET and ENTERTAINMENT is $25.00 per person. As of November 22, we have thirty eight (38) members and first mates signed up. We also extended an invitation to our base supporters thirty-three (33) who have contributed to the success of the base over the last five (5) years. Starting with the construction of the NAUTILUS and up to and including the convention associates in Pittsburgh.
I have been asked if the shipmates can bring family members and friends. YES you can! If your kids are twelve (12) or under, the cost will be $10.00 per child. When we get close to the cut off number, I will put out an e-mail to the Crew. We have room for 100 people to enjoy this great feast and the North Star Kids.
There will also be a male or female grab bag for $10.00. To participate, please bring a grab bag gift to be able to receive a gift.
DUES COLECTION:
Base Officers & Committee – 100%
Associate Members———- – 100%
WWII Vets ———– ———-100%
PA Shipmates ——————- 95% – 3 owe (dinks-due in October)
Out of Pa Shipmates – ———-70% – 12 owe (due in November)
USS Pittsburgh ——————- 5% – 34 owe (due in November)
New (2015) Shipmate – ———38% – 8 owe (due in December)
Remember the National USSVI Dues goes up January 1st an extra $5.00. Please pay before the increase goes into effect…………
NATIONAL OFFICERS NOMINATIONS:
The nominations for our National Officers are open. If anyone wants to run for National Office please read the guidelines that was sent to you last week or check on line.
As of today, here is the list of Nominations to date.
National Commander – John Markiewicz
Senior Vice Commander – Wayne Standerfer
Junior Vice Commander – Bill Andrea
National Secretary – Ray Wewers
National Treasurer – Paul Hiser
South East Regional Director – Steve Bell
North East regional Director – Michael Naughton
Central Regional Director –
Western Regional Director –