Gertrude Check

Bremerton Armed Forces Day Parade. Next Saturday, May 17th. Muster in your colors at spot C-14 on 4th street near the corner of ??? NLT 9:30 AM. Float has been upgraded some more, with a sound system and new pennants. TTF has plans to have a contingent of uniformed sailors with us. Also Seattle Base will have their float in the parade

An International Gathering of Submariners. Seven base members (and their wives) attended a wonderful weekend at the SAOC(W),s International Gathering of Submariners. Several other USSVI members from WA, OR, ID and CA bases also attended. Our gracious hosts, SAOC(W), were led by association President Jim (Doc) Scott. A greet and meet on Friday, tours & banquet on Saturday and perhaps the highlight of the gathering was on Sunday morning, the Annual Battle of the Atlantic Parade & Remembrance Ceremony in which we were invited and participated. It was followed by a great brunch. (FYI, For the duration of WWII, the passage from North America to the United Kingdom proved to be a battleground. Keeping the sea route open and ensuring supplies reached the Allied forces in Europe was key to the war's success. This was the Battle of the Atlantic.)

Click here and you may see some images of the event.

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Scholarship update: Better ACT Now, Dead line: 15 May 2008

Many thanks for this year’s response to the Lt. William ‘Willie” Spoon Memorial Scholarship fund drive through the generosity of your raffle ticket donations. Many have given over and above the book value of the raffle tickets, mailed to you in January, and some have also given generously to the scholarship fund with direct donations.

· The following status report, to date, for the 2008 Scholarship fund drive:

· Total donations from all sources…………$7004.00

· Total of 30 gift certificates valued at…..$~1000.00

· Total of 12scholarship applications received to date

It is anticipated that there will be 22+ applications received by the May 15^th deadline.

The scholarship selection committee is in place and will meet at the FRA on May 20, 2008 @12:00 Noon to select the eleven (11) applicant winners. The scholarship winners will be notified well in advance of the June 17^th awards ceremony at the FRA, starting at 7:00 P.M. Refreshments and snacks will be served after the awards ceremony.

Also the raffle ticket drawing will take place on June 17^th and the winners will be notified by mail or telephone soon after.

As a reminder to those of you who have a Son, Grandson or Daughter, Granddaughter applying for a scholarship, the deadline for receiving applications is May 15, 2008.

The scholarship winners will be published in the July/August issue of the Puget Soundings along with the gift certificate donors for raffle prizes.

V/R

Bob Webster – 2008 Scholarship Chairman, USSVI Bremerton Base

Call or e-mail Chairman Robert G "Bob" Webster for applications and any questions. Tel # 307-9012.

Please pass the word along.

Please review the 2008 Convention Web site at this site: http://ussvi2008.com/. It will be held in the Dallas/Ft Worth area of Texas.

The Lone Sailor Statue Project Bremerton Base has forwarded a check to the Lone Sailor Statue Project for $1000 and received a thank you note. According to Co-chairman, Tim Thomson, the base will get permanent recognition. Hopefully you will consider contributing to this project's success. See Donor list here and recently updated.

NEW SKED You can still make your submarine experience count! Trident Training Center (TTF) Command Master Chief Scott Fusco and USSVI Bremerton Base Past Commander John Gardner have a program that lets you share your submarine experience and lessons learned with young sailors graduating from the TTF ET course. Each one of the classes has been named after one of the "Forty One for Freedom". On graduation day Master Chief Fusco invites a team of two Bremerton Base members (preferably that has served on that class's name sake boat) in, to give a short talk on their experiences, etc. We have been involved in two or three of these graduations to date.

Coming up on the following dates are graduating classes with the boat names with members names that served on those boats. TEAM UP! Then/or e-mail John (jgardner@donobi.net) or call him at

360-692-8994.

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USSVI SubVet News : #2008-014 http://www.ussvi.us:80/POCNotices.asp

Date: 5/8/2008
To: Distribution List

NEWS-01: Two very nice Websites
NEWS-02: "Snap" Shots /Quick Bytes
NEWS-03: Museum Boat Marlin in trouble
NEWS-04: SubVet Computer School: Proper Email Addressing
NEWS-05: Ya'll come now, heah? USS Cavalla Museum Boat work week-end
NEWS-06: USS Torsk Work Weekend - October 4-5, 2008
NEWS-07: Huge Book sale in Washington D.C. and prints
NEWS-08: Register early for the Ft Worth Convention and WIN!!!
NEWS-09: Nominations for National Officer Positions are now closed.
NEWS-10: USS North Carolina Joins the Fleet!
NEWS-11: The Cute Blond Soda Jerk
NEWS-12: Lets Hear it for Shipmate Ted Hussey!!!
NEWS-13: Before you go... A Musical tribute
NEWS-14: The Lost Boats
VET-01: Nearly 200 Veteran Benefit links
VET-02: The Veterans Administration needs YOU!
CHARITABLE-??: no Charitable news this time .....

Bremerton Base nominations for 2008/2009 elected officers is open. A base member (if he agrees) in good standing may be nominated by another base member in good standing. All 5 base offices, Cdr, Vcdr, Secretary, Treasurer and Chief of the Boat are open for nominees.

Duties of officers are sighted in the Base bylaws.

Today (Apr 3), I announced I would be a candidate for Base Cdr for the 2008/2009 session.

You make take action on this note by calling nomination chairman Fred Borgmann at 360-377-2978 or e-mailing him at ussvi@telebyte.net Nominations shall be made prior to May 1, 2008. Additonal nominations from the floor may be made at the election night, normally at the June meeting.

Paper ballots will be made available after May 1.

Western District Commander 4 nominations are open:

U.S. SUBMARINE VETERANS INC.
WESTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Dave Harnish
6509 West Devonshire Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85033-3350
Home: 623-846-0367
Cell 602-526-6100
daveharnish@cox.net

April 1, 2008

Shipmates;

Effective immediately nominations are open for USSVI District Commander for USSVI WD’s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Nominations will remain open until the close of business May 31, 2008. Base Commanders are encouraged to contact me at any time via email or cell phone, to discuss the nomination process. Those nominated must accept and agree to serve if elected. Election procedures will be discussed under a separate cover.

Any member desiring to nominate a member in good standing may do so via their Base Commander or via email, phone, or US Postal service to the Western Regional Director. The member making the nomination should ensure that the member being nominated is willing to serve as a district commander.

Duties of USSVI District Commanders as defined in Section 7 of the USSVI By-Laws: (B3/02)
The District Commander is directly responsible to the Region Director for the conduct of organizational business within his district.

The duties of the District Commanders shall include but not be limited to:
A. Assist the Base Commanders within their respective districts in the performance of their duties, to include providing assistance as required to insure the proper operation of base meetings and events, recruiting and retention.
B. Appoint all District committees, committee chairman and appointed officers as required to conduct District business.
C. Represent his respective District at official functions.
D. Assist the Regional Director with the oversight of the performance of all Base Commanders within his district; the performance guidelines having been established by the Region Director.
E. Approve Base bylaws, insuring compliance with National and State laws regulating the operation of the organization within his district (i.e. charting, maintaining non-profit status, etc.)
F. Actively promote the establishment of new bases with the assistance of the Base Development Committee.
G. Perform as liaison with other veteran organizations including SVWWII in their respective areas.
H. Annually prepare a written report on the ‘state of his district’ to be given to his Regional Director with copies for publication in each of the District’s Base Newsletters.
I. Serve as a member of the Board of Directors in an advisory capacity but without voting privileges.
J. Serve as a member of the Base Development Committee.
K. Serve as a member of the Awards Committee, as outlined in Article VI Section 15 (B4-02)
L. Prepare a “Turn Over” folder for his relief, containing all information and correspondence relative to his office.

Current Western District Commanders:

WD1, Jim Dunn, Perch Base
WD2, Dave Linker, Rocky Mountain Base
WD3, Charles Riley, Farragut Base
WD4, Bud Berg, Bremerton Base
WD5, Rocky Rockers, Dolphin Base
WD6, T. Michael Bircumshaw, Scamp Base

It is requested that all addressees acknowledge receipt of this communication via email, phone or US Postal service and ensure that it is made available to all voting members of your bases via base newsletters or as the Base Commander desires.

Fraternally,

Dave Harnish
USSVI Western Region Director

Don "Red" Bassler

Commander

USSVI Bremerton Base

360-479-1642

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More News of Interest to Submariners

VETERANS; ACTIVE DUTY, RETIRED, all Era’s…SPOUSES, WIDOWS, DEPENDENT CHILDREN, Reservists, National Guard…

SEMINAR ON VA BENEFITS

HOW TO HELP YOURSELF and OTHERS….REGARDING VETERANS BENEFITS!

SATURDAY 10 MAY 2008 10:00AM til 4:00PM

Breakfast or Lunch available 7AM-2PM

LOCATION:

FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION BRANCH 29

521 National Ave. South

Bremerton, Washington

Questions: How to reopen your claim for increase?

What does “aggravation” mean relating to a service related problem.

What documents are necessary when filing a claim?

Are you aware you are entitled to dependent allowance when you receive 30% service connected disability?

Has your service connected condition changed?

When did you last update your claim?

Learn how to help each other.

Where to get help?

For more information Contact:

Lena Swanson (360)-377-7011

NAVAL SUBMARINE LEAGUE MEETING MAY 21st, 2008--MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!!!

COLONEL BILL REEDER, USA (RET), WILL SPEAK TO THE MEMBERSHIP. COLONEL REEDER WAS A POW DURING THE WAR IN VIET NAM.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 at 11:30 for lunch at noon.

WHERE: Olympic Lodge, Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton (Please note that this is a change of Venue)

COST: $12 at the door. Please consider contributing an extra $12 to go toward our fund for active duty submariners (LT and below) at lunch. Please note that this really helps our chapter defray the cost of having members of individual ships Wardrooms and CPO Quarters to our monthly meetings as our guests. Hosting our active duty shipmates gives tremendous support to increasing name recognition for the Naval Submarine League among active duty submariners and submarine supporters. Many, many thanks to those of you who have contributed to this initiative in the past.

MENU: Chef’s Choice Buffet

RESERVATIONS: Make reservations with Paul Ogg at 360 692 6032 or E-mail him at kjoggpr@aol.com by close of business on Friday, May 16th, 2008.

SPOUSES AND FRIENDS OF THE SUBMARINE FORCE ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND:

This is a “one-of-a-kind” opportunity to hear from a genuine “HERO” of the War in Viet Nam. Colonel Reeder had the unique experience of being a “guest” of the North Vietnamese at the “Hanoi Hilton,” spending 11 months as a POW. Some of you were on the recent SUBVETS Cruise to Alaska and had the opportunity to hear the Colonel speak. I was there and I know that I speak for many who heard the Colonel talk: it was a fascinating story, inspiring and well worth the time.

Biography

William S. Reeder, Jr., Ph.D.

Colonel, U.S. Army (retired)

Dr. William Reeder is the Chief of Leader Development at the Battle Command Training Center at Fort Lewis, Washington, and the former Deputy Director and Professor at the U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He retired from the United States Army in 1995 as a colonel, and subsequently earned a Ph.D. in history and anthropology from Kansas State University. His military service included assignments in cavalry, aviation, and special operations, and he has extensive combat experience.

William Reeder is a thirty year Army veteran with two tours of duty in Vietnam, flying armed OV-1 Mohawk reconnaissance airplanes and AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters. He participated in deep reconnaissance and surveillance operations throughout Southeast Asia and was involved in special operations with SOG (Studies and Observations Group). He has in excess of 3,000 hours of flight time including over 1,000 hours in combat. During his second combat tour, he was shot down and captured by the communist North Vietnamese, spending nearly a year as a Prisoner of War.

Subsequent Army assignments included various command and staff positions, and a stint at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He commanded at all levels, platoon through brigade (including command of an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter squadron). His last assignment before retirement in 1995 was as the Deputy Chief of Staff, de facto Chief of Staff, for the United States Southern Command in Panama.

His military awards and decorations include the Valorous Unit Award, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, and three Bronze Star Medals, three Purple Hearts for wounds received in action, the POW Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star, and numerous Air Medals (one with “V” device). In 1977 he was named Army Aviator of the Year. He was featured in the PBS documentary, “The Helicopter Pilots of Vietnam,” and has provided military commentary on CNN and the Discovery Channel.

Dr. Reeder is married to the former Melanie Lineker of Westminster, Maryland, who is also a retired Army colonel and works as the Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Navy Northwest Region, headquartered at Bangor Submarine Base, Washington. They have four children.

2008 Soup Down Sked

11:45 Start Time

1-4	Sunset Grill, 4926 Point Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor
11	Keeper's Cove Restaurant,7989 Salish Lane NE, Kingston
18	Pats Restaurant, East Bremerton
25	Aztecca, Silverdale
2-1	Harbor Rock Cafe, 6565 Kimball Dr , Gig Harbor
8	Boat Shed, Bremerton, under the Manette Bridge
15	Azteca, 19045 Highway 305, Poulsbo
22	Tony's, 4908 Kitsap Way, Bremerton
29	Clear Water Casino, Suquamish
3-7	Silver City Brewery, 2799 NW Myhre Rd, Silverdale
14	JJ's Fish House, 18881 Front St NE, Poulsbo
21	Red Robin, 10455 Silverdale Way Nw, Silverdale, WA 98383
28	Cloverleaf Sports Bar and Grill, 1240 Hollis St, Bremerton
4-4	FRA #29, 521 National Ave, Bremerton
11	Brother Don's, 4200 Kitsap Way, Bremerton
18	Whiskey Creek, 1918 Washington Street, Keyport
25	Sunset Grill, 4926 Point Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor
5-2	Sizzler, 3558 Wheaton Way Bremerton, WA
9	Mandarin, 2928 Nw Bucklin Hill Rd, Silverdale, Next to Azteca
16	Ceasar's Restaurant, 3621 Wheaton Way, East Bremerton
23	Airport Diner, Bremerton Airport
30	Aztecca, Silverdale
6-6	2 Margaritas, 10600 Silverdale Way, Silverdale
13	Pats Restaurant, East Bremerton
20	Whiskey Creek, 1918 Washington Street, Keyport
27	Brother Don's, 4200 Kitsap Way, Bremerton