The members of the E-board have started the process to review the by-laws and make improvements as needed. The by-laws were last amended in 2005 and it is about time for another periodic review. Every member is encouraged to review and submit changes to the bylaws that will help to improve the operation of the base. Remember that our base by-laws must not conflict with the national by-laws. The procedures for by-law amendments are as follows:

ARTICLE XI.　 BY-LAW AMENDMENTS

Section 1.   Any member in good standing may submit recommendations to amend these 　      

Section 2.   All recommendations to amend these Bylaws shall be placed on the Base

　　　　   Commanders docket to be read to the membership. 　

Section 3.   All amendments to these Bylaws must be read at three consecutive regular

　　　　   meetings. The third reading a Vote will be taken and a two-thirds majority vote

　　　　   'yes' shall be required to pass the amendment.

Section 4.　All amendments certified as being passed shall become effective immediately.

Section 5.   The secretary shall record in the minutes’ book the vote count pertaining to the　

　　　　    balloting under this Article.

u6-29-2010 USSVI OFFICIAL BUSINESS: SubVet News - #2010-024

Date: 6/29/2010
To: Distribution List

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NEWS-01: Memorial Service for USS Flier crew scheduled Aug 13, 2010.
Submitted by: Pat Householder on 6/19/2010
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Muskegeon MI:  The Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum " USS SILVERSIDES SS- 236" is planning to hold a Memorial for the Families of our shipmates that went on Eternal Patrol when the USS FLIER SS-250 hit a mine on 13 Aug. 1944.

This will take place Aug 12/13/2010 in Muskegon, Mi. Don Morrel, SVWWII North Central Region and Michigan State Commander has been told that at least 1 family member of every shipmate that went on Eternal Patrol on her final dive has been reached and the response has been great. Over 20 hotel rooms have been reserved already, we expect around 70.  They hope the event will receive national coverage.

The FLIER Committee has asked the Mich. WW11 SUBVETS and the USSVI ESCOLAR BASE to hold a MEMORIAL CEREMONY on the USS SILVERSIDES on Fri. 13 Aug. 2010, 11:00 AM. and they would like to have as many SUBVETS there as possible.

After the Ceremony the engines on the museum boat USS Silversides will be started and run.

A box lunch will be served ($8.50 each which must be ordered in advance) they will also be selling hot dogs in the museum.

There will be a Theater film Presentation at 1330 regarding the discovery of the hulk of Flier in the Balabac Straits. 

This would be a great time to stay around and visit with the Families.  For those wishing to stay overnight, there will be rooms available at the Red Roof Inn mention SUBVETS for a reasonable rate.  You must call the Inn directly, the phone number is 231- 733-4307.

Summer is a busy time in this port city of Muskegon, Michigan and to help guarantee your tickets and hotel, please register by July 23rd. 

If you have any questions, please contact Molly at (231) 755-1230 EXT 232 or mshepherd@glnmm.org.

Go to the link for the registration form.

https://www.ussvi.org/Documents/Online_Organization_Flyer_Subvet_Form.pdf

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NEWS-02: Requin Crew reunion this August
Submitted by: Office on 6/21/2010
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The USS Requin (SSR and SS 481) reunion is held every 3 years at Pittsburgh, where our old boat is a museum in October. This is the chance of a lifetime to be able to visit our old home which is in wonderful condition.
 
Since our reunions are held every 3 years, it will be some time before we are able to meet again.

 Dates are August 20 through August 23 at the Ramada Hotel and Conference Center-Greentree
401 Holiday Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Phone 412-922-8100 or FAX at 412-921-5402
Special Rates at the Ramada
Tours of the  boat
 
For further information and details of the convention, contact Ronnie Lowe
email lowe9131@charter.net or requin.reunion@gmail.com
 
If you have trouble reaching Ronnie, feel free to call me for further details.
Doug Nunnery
dnunnery0145@comcast.net
Phone 901-754-7075 Home or Cell 901-233-6956

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NEWS-03: Submarines Outsmart Somali Pirates
Submitted by: Pat Householder on 6/29/2010
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June 28, 2010: When the Netherlands recently announced that it was sending one of its Walrus class submarines for the anti-piracy patrol off Somalia, many people found this puzzling. But the Dutch subs have a well deserved reputation for their ability to secretly collect information at sea using subs. Most recently it has done this off Iraq, Bosnia and in the Caribbean. The special ingredient here is stealth.

Go to the link for the story...

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htsub/articles/20100628.aspx

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NEWS-04: Submarine Memorial to be dedicated in Fayetteville AK
Submitted by: Pete Rathmell on 6/29/2010
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The USS Snook Base of the United States Submarine Veterans will be unveiling a memorial monument dedicated to those submariners lost in service to our country.  The unveiling will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 10:00am at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Fayetteville.  Guests include officers from the United States Submarine Veterans, officials from the Veterans Administration Medical Center, and retired and active duty U.S. Navy Submariners.  The public and other veterans organizations are invited to attend.  This will be the first submarine memorial in northwest Arkansas and the third in the state.  For further information, call Pete Rathmell, USS Snook Base Commander at 479 633-4440.

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NEWS-05: USS Clamagore SITREP
Submitted by: Patrick Householder, Natl Cdr on 6/29/2010
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Rumors have been flying regarding the imminent scrapping of the museum ship USS Clamagore (SS-343) at Patriot Point Naval and Maritime Museum in Mt Pleasant, SC.

These rumors are not true.  If you hear anything to the contrary, please set them straight.

Tom Sprowl, the Exhibits Superintendent for Patriot Point (and a former MM1(SS) says

"News of the Clamagore’s demise is somewhat premature.

While it is true that there was a statement made by our board chairman that all options had to be examined including letting go of the Clamagore and the Laffey. However that is a worst case scenario.

No plans at this time are in place to dispose of either ship. In fact the reverse is true. We are still actively trying to fund a visit to the dry dock for the Clamagore.

I spoke to our Executive Director last Friday after I received several calls concerning the Clamagore confirming that at this time we are still making every effort to keep the Clamagore on sight.

You may distribute this email as you see fit and anyone may contact me if they want information. I’ll be happy to answer questions if I know the answer.

I am the official contact and have a vested interest in the boat’s continued survival."

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CHARITABLE-01: Bravo Zulu, Bowfin Base!
Submitted by: Pat Householder on 6/16/2010
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On behalf of all our USSVI submariner brothers, we thank the Bowfin Base membership for the $ 1,000.00 contribution made to the US Submarine Veterans Charitable Foundation Scholarship Fund.

Our Scholarship Fund supports the children and grand-children of our USSVI shipmates and I am proud of Bowfin's support of our children and their future.