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THE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF THE DALLAS SUBVETS BASE
VOL. 14, ISSUE 4
WWW.DALLASSUBVETS.ORG
NOVEMBER, 2014
United States Submarine Veterans, Inc Our Creed: "To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who
gave their lives in the pursuit of duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and
supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty
and patriotism to the United States of America and it’s Constitution."
2014 Officers
Commander: Leonard Tunnell
817-526-2310
[email protected]
Vice Commander: Doug Galligher
214-557-4920
[email protected]
Treasurer: Charlie Cloud
903-450-0345
[email protected]
Secretary: Peter Filidoro
817-283-2953
[email protected]
Storekeeper: Claude Canterbury
[email protected]
Chaplin: Gavin Wolff
469-337-1809
Webmaster: Fred Williams
972-492-1315
[email protected]
Inside this issue:
Commander’s article. . . . . . . 1
Minutes. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Jerry Bringle Award . . . . . . 3
Birthdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Naval Sayings. . . . . . . . . . 3
Lone Star SSMC News . . . . . 4
BASE PICNIC 2014 . . . . . . . . 5
Christmas Partyn RSVPs . . . . 5
Christmas Party Invitation . . . . .6
Lost Boat Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Map/Calender........8
Ahoy shipmates.
Well, this year is fast coming to a close and this will be my last Newsletter article. I will
take this opportunity to thank you all for your support. I must admit, I had doubts about
taking over as Base Commander last January, but it has turned out to be very rewarding.
That is not to say that I wish to continue past December.
Speaking of not continuing, Base officer elections are coming up in November. It seems
that we have a lot of difficulty each year getting someone to run for office. Frankly, that
confuses me. Surely with 104 members, we have some very capable individuals who
could, yea should be stepping up.
We had a very nice Base picnic in September at Jeff and Sue's place. BZ to them for opening their house to us. There were 30 members and guests who attended and we had a great
time enjoying the camaraderie of those who came. It is regrettable that not all of you could
attend, but I understand you have other commitments. We enjoyed some competition in that
we held a washers tournament. Everyone enjoyed that and I promise it was not fixed. The
team of Jim Terrell and Mike Snyder won second place while Marilyn Terrell and I won first.
For the remainder of the year, we have the Dallas Veterans' Day Parade coming up and we
should have the Captain, COB and Senior and Junior Sailors of the Year from the USS
Dallas here. We will try to arrange a barbecue for the crew members where we can present the JSOY award. I have the name of the 2013 winner and as soon as I get the name of
the 2014 winner, I will get the plaques made. I will ship the 2013 winner's plaque and gift
card to him.
Also, we have the Christmas Party scheduled for Sunday, December 14 at III Forks. The cost
is $20.00 per person again this year. I will be sending out a flyer and RSVP document soon.
Fair winds and following seas, shipmates.
Leonard Tunnell
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USSVI-Dallas Base
October 2014
Meeting Minutes
The October meeting of the USSVI-Dallas Base was called to
order at Spring Creek Barbeque Restaurant at I-20 & West
Wheatland Road, Dallas, Texas Saturday October 4, 2014 by
Dallas BC (Base Commander) Leonard Tunnell at12:02 Hours.
Present were the following members and guests:
Members: Ken Ballard, Doug Burleson, Gerald Burnham,
James Cochran, Tim Davis, Peter Filidoro, Doug Gallagher,
Paul McAlister, George McDermott, Frank Morgan, Jeff
Morris, Richard Nelson, Mack Padgett, Eula Plummer,
Leonard Reneau, John Reynolds, David Schrieber, Jo Lynn
Standerfer, Wayne Standerfer, Leonard Tunnell, Tony
Whitley and Gavin Wolff.
Guests: Thelma Burnham, Charles Januszewski, Connie
McAlister, Gloria Morgan, Sue Morris, Bonnie Nelson, Lori
Wetsal, and Whitney Wolff.
The Invocation was given by: Gavin Wolff.
SSMC Club: George McDermott reported; on the Nov. 19th
the “Traveling Wall” (Vietnam memorial) will be traveling
from Richardson to UT in Arlington, the motorcycle club
will be participating in the ride-in and also on the opening
day ceremonies on Nov. 21st.
OLD BUSINESS:
Base Elections: Frank Morgan reported; our current
Officers terms expire at the end of the year. He then opened
the floor for anyone willing to server as a Base Officer for
the next two years, to come forward. No one came forward.
He then nominated the slate of Officers prepared by the
nomination committee; Base Commander, Leonard Reneau;
Vice Commander, Doug Gallagher; Base Treasure, Charlie
Cloud; Base Secretary, Gerald Burnham. Elections will take
place at the November meeting.
USS Dallas Jr. Sailor of the Year: BC Tunnell reported he
has the name of the 2013 JSOY; has contacted the USS
Dallas COB and is waiting on the name of the 2014 JSOY.
Dallas Crew members will be in town for the Veterans Day
parade. The Base is planning on having a get together with
the Crew to present the award to the current JSOY. The date
will be determined based on the Crews schedule.
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by: John Reynolds.
The Submariner’s Creed was read by: BC Tunnell.
BC Tunnell then read the names of the Boats on Eternal
Patrol for the month of October.
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS: Deborah Cole, Jerry Edwards,
David Boe, Andy Massimino, Donna Williams, Robert
Guthrie, Jeff Morris, Robert La Bonte, George McDermott,
Richard Ost, Wayne Standerfer, Jo Lynn Standerfer, and
Mack Padgett.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Treasurer’s Report: BC Tunnell reported Treasurer, Charlie
Cloud could not attend the meeting and that the current balance in our account is $16,624.54.
Membership: BC Tunnell reported he has spoken with a
several people about joining.
Storekeeper: No report due to Claude Canterbury not being
able to attend meeting.
Kaps 4 Kids: Gavin Wolff reported; there will be a Kaps 4
Kids event in November the week of Veterans Day at
Children’s Dallas. He is finalizing plans for either Monday
or Thursday of that week and will need between 8 and 10
volunteers. A sign up sheet will be available at the November
meeting.
Dues: BC Tunnell reminded members that National and
Base dues are due by December 31st.
New meeting venue: the matter of a new meeting venue that
was tabled at the last meeting was discussed. A motion was
made, seconded and passed to hold regular Dallas Base
monthly meetings on the second Saturday of the month, at
the Celebration Restaurant in Dallas, starting in January.
NEW BUSINESS:
Joint meeting venue: BC Tunnell held discussions on changing the venue for the quarterly joint meeting of the Dallas
and Cowtown Bases to the Candlelight Restaurant on
Division St. in Arlington. This was brought up with the
Cowtown Base at their last meeting and everyone was for it.
BC Tunnell found out, after talking to the Cowtown Base,
there is a $500 minimum for food and beverages. The consensus of the Base was, we would probably not have a problem meeting the minimum and should hold the joint meetings there. BC Tunnell will contact the Cowtown Base
regarding the guaranteed minimum; if they agree the
November joint meeting will be at the Candlelight.
Christmas Party: There are flyers and RSVPs for the Christmas
Party available, they will also be emailed to members. The
RSVP should be sent to Charlie Cloud along with payment.
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GOOD OF THE ORDER
Work Week Seawolf Park: will be November 3rd through
the 10th. An email was sent to members with a sign-up
sheet. If, interested in going, turn in the sign-up sheet.
2014 Annual Jerry Bringle Junior Sailor of The Year
Award Ceremony
Monday Evening November 10th
The American Undersea Warfare Center will be holding
a Veterans Day Ceremony at Seawolf Park, Galveston.
Mark your calendar and plan on spending an evening with a
small contingent of USS Dallas crew members and your Base
shipmates and guests.
Veterans Outreach Community will be holding their 1st
Annual Veterans Walk-A-Thon on November 7th, their flyer
indicated 2015. BC Tunnel was told it was this year and will
get clarification and email members.
We will meet at the Addison Spring Creek Barbeque starting
at 18:00 sharp (That's 6:00 PM, civilian) Monday, November
10, 2014 for dinner (and drinks?).
The Wall That Heals: will be at UT Dallas, a ceremony will
be held on Friday November 21st at 10:00: BC Tunnell will
send an email with details and RSVP.
Next meeting – November 1st at 11:30 hours, venue to be
determined; either the Oasis Restaurant or the Candlelight
Inn Restaurant.
50/50 Drawing: Dave Schrieber for $66.
The Benediction was given by: Gavin Wolff.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:52 Hours.
Respectfully submitted by:
Peter Filidoro, Secretary
Due to the USS Dallas' unexpected reprieval from decommissioning, crew availability still remains extremely limited.
Therefore the we are once again lucky to have our annual
Jerry Bringle Junior Sailor of the Year award dinner. The plan
going forward is to have an small contingent of crew members from the USS Dallas present in Dallas for the annual
Veterans Day activities.
Dinner for the USS Dallas crew members, Dallas Base members and one guest will be paid for by Dallas Base. Any alcoholic beverages must be purchased by the member or guest.
If you plan on attending, please let us know by Monday,
November 3, 2014
RSVP by Replying to:
Leonard Tunnell
Cell - 817-526-2310
[email protected]
The Meaning of Naval Sayings
--Reprinted with the permission of
the Plymouth, UK City Council
Birthdays for June
5
6
20
22
22
25
SEPTEMBER
Luis V. Leos
Douglas Burleson
Jim Fox
Rob Althaus
Darrell Moore
Harry Whipple
OCTOBER
3 Deborah Cole
7 Jerry R. Edwards
8 David Boe
9 Andrew S Massimino
11 Donna Williams
11 Robert Guthrie
13
18
18
19
21
25
28
Jeffrey W Morris
Robert La Bonte
George McDermott
Richard C. Ost
Wayne Standerfer
Jo Lynn Standerfer
Mack Padgett Jr.
2
9
10
12
22
23
NOVEMBER
Richard Nelson
Raymond Adams
Bryan Kendall
John H. Reynolds
Robert H. Harvey
Bruce Taylor
Gone by the board: Discarded;
abandoned; lost
The board is the side of the ship. Anything
that went ‘by the board’ (overboard) was
therefore either unwanted or lost.
Groundswell: Build-up of public opinion
The ground was always the lowest point,
so at sea that meant the bottom of ocean.
A groundswell was used to describe
deep ocean wave movement caused
by a distant storm or underwater
earthquake or tremor.
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LONE STAR DFW SSMC NEWS
The SSMC Lone Star DFW chapter had an eventful 3rd
quarter. We had participated in everything retirement parties, weddings, day rides, rallies and parades.
to Fayetteville, AR to the Bikes, Blues and BBQ rally (BBB
rally) to also celebrate their honeymoon! The BBB rally is
one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the US with over
500,000 bikers that participate in the event.
In June several us made the ride to participate in the celebration of Barb "Babs" Williams (later to become Goin) and
Jerry Goin's retirement party.
July begins the really hot season and our rides tend to drop
off due to the heat, but not this year!! In July a few members
rode in the Burleson 4th of July parade. In addition, the
chapter president ("Mr. Bill") made his annual big ride which
covered over 4,000 miles. On the final return leg several of
the chapter members met him for lunch in Pittsburg, TX and
rode with him on the final leg.
9/6 - Jerry / Babs Wedding
Jerry Goin and Barbara (Babs) Williams were married on Sept 6.
Thank you so much for being a part of this special day for us!
Things do not slow down for us as we move to the 4th quarter with many rides and rallies. So far we have the following scheduled:
1. Johnson City Pig Roast, Johnson City, TX - October 10-12
2. Ben Wheeler Feral Hog Festival, day ride - October 25
3. Lone Star Rally, Galveston, TX - November 6-9
4. Traveling Memorial Wall, UT Dallas - November 19-23
7/4 - Burleson Parade
Had a great turnout. Jerry Babs & AK47 rode their bikes in the parade.
Pictured above are members of the Cowtown Base
In August we made a pretty long day ride to Ardmore, OK
for burgers and then stopped in Denton for ice cream. We do
have our priorities! Hot but fun.
The Traveling Memorial Wall - SSMC Lone Star DFW
Chapter was contacted by: Angus McColl to assist in the
showing of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall at UT
Dallas on November 19-23.
They needed good looking bikers and bikes ha ha to escort on
the 19th and opening ceremonies on the 21st of November.
We will be the point of contact for Veteran bike clubs (Legion
and others) to help in this event. The Patriot Guard will be
point of contact in the ride in with our assistance.
We feel honored as Submariners and Veterans to help in this
important Traveling Wall event. With the help of our Veterans
and Submariners we will make this day a day to honor our
brother and sisters who gave their all for our Country.
The Traveling Wall is 3/5 scale of the Vietnam Memorial in
Washington DC, it stands six feet tall at the center and covers
almost 300 feet from end to end.
8/23 - One day Burger run to Ardmore OK. Breakfast in Hudson Oaks Lunch at Hamburger Inn, Ardmore, Ok.Ice Cream in Denton. What a fun
day! Pictured above: Ken (Yardbird) Coleman, Jerry Goin, Ken (AK47)
Stone, Teri-Anne Hill, Janie Baker, David Baker
September was a time for big events and big rides. First
Babs Williams became Babs Goin when her and Jerry wed
on September 6th. It was special when they also lead the ride
The Traveling Memorial stands as a reminder of the great sacrifices made during the Vietnam Was. It was made for the purpose of helping heal the rekindle friendships and to allow people the opportunity to visit loved ones in their home town who
otherwise may not be able to make the trip to Washington.
With the help of VVA 920 and our Veteran Bike Riders we
will make this event special to our Veterans.
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God Bless our Veterans who gave their all in service
country....Never Forget!!!
We also added 2 new members to the chapter with one also
becoming a new USSVI Dallas base member.
Bill "Mr. Bill" Holz
SSMC Lone Star DFW Chapter President
USSVI Dallas & Bubblehead Bikers Bases
Patriot Guard Rider
Phone: (214)735-2068
Email: [email protected]
BASE PICNIC 2014
After a long hiatus, the Base Picnic
returned to Jeff and Sue Morris' backyard
And it was just like, "deja vu all over
again!"
The sturdy, dependable icy
machine churned out frozen Daiquiris and
Rum Runners throughout the festivities.
Many old sea stories were told. The wives
stood back in awe unaware they were so
closely associated with mighty "Defenders
of the Free World."
The pot luck tables were literally overflowing with tasty items which married well with the Base provided grilled Hamburgers and hot dogs. (High falutten talk
for, "Tasted real good together.") The
recently defeated National Commander
contender showed us all he still had it
with a mean set of grilling tongs. And
as previously mentioned there were
ample quantities of Daiquiris, Rum
Runners, sodas, and something they
called "BEER" to wash it all down.
Jeff and Sue,
knowing they
needed a distraction to save their
furniture and carpets, came up with
a backyard "Washer Toss" game.
Most everybody took a turn at pairs
and many showed the ability to hold
a drink in the free hand while tossing said washers at a box with a hole
in it at the other end of the "pitch". As
with all games of chance, a couple of
lucky devils won some rather nifty trophies and bragging rights.
The party wound down shortly after the
battery went dead on the Jeff Goldberg
"portable" two wheeled hand truck entertainment system. I suggested adding a
solar panel, which Jeff took under advisement. But the wise man would buy a
smaller battery, if you get my drift.
RSVP - DALLAS BASE 2014 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
Guest:_____________________________________________
( Print this page, fill out and mail with appropriate check)
Chateaubriand_____ Salmon_____ Chicken Veronique_____
Note: Price for Member and One (1) Guest is $20.00 each
Guest:_____________________________________________
Chateaubriand_____ Salmon_____ Chicken Veronique_____
Please Print Clearly
Guest:_____________________________________________
Name:____________________________________________
Chateaubriand_____ Salmon_____ Chicken Veronique_____
Chateaubriand_____ Salmon_____ Chicken Veronique_____
Number of reservations @ $20.00 each____________
Guest:____________________________________________
Chateaubriand_____ Salmon_____ Chicken Veronique_____
Total__________________
Number of reservations @ $39.95 each_____________
Total_________________
Note: Price for all other Guests is $39.95 each
Check #______________
Total__________________
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USSVI Dallas Base
2014 Annual
Christmas Party
Date:
Time:
Place:
Phone:
Sunday, December 14, 2014
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
III Forks
17776 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75287
(972) 267-1776
Please bring a new, un-wrapped toy for the Toys-For-Tots
Program
2:00 - 3:00 Social Hour - Cash Bar
3:00 - 4:00 Dinner
4:00 - 5:30 50/50 drawing and drawings for other door prizes.
(Must be present to win)
Cost: Member and One (1) Guest $20 per person
Additional Guests $39.95 per person
RSVP and Payment must be received by Sat. Dec. 6th
Make check payable to USSVI Dallas Base
Mail to:
Charles Cloud
139 County Rd 4302
Greenville, TX 75041-1725
(903)450-0345
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L O S T B O AT S R E P O RT
LOST BOATS FOR SEPTEMBER
USS S-5 (SS 110)
September 1, 1920
The crew escaped
Lost Boat for OCTOBER
USS Pompano (SS 181) September 1, 1943
76 officers and men
USS O-5 (SS 66)
October 18, 1923
two men lost
USS Grayling (SS 209) September 9, 1943
76 officers and men
USS S-51 (SS 162)
September 25, 1925
32 officers and men
USS O-5 (SS 66) was lost when it sank after
collision with SS ABAGAREZ (United Fruit Co.)
off the Panama Canal.
USS Cisco (SS 290)
September 28, 1943
76 officers and men
LOST BOATS FOR NOVEMBER
Lost Boat for SEPTEMBER
USS S-5 (SS 110)
September 1, 1920
The crew escaped
USS S-5 (SS 110) was lost when it foundered 40
miles offshore near the Delaware Capes. All of the
crew escaped through a hole cut in the tiller room.
USS Albacore (SS 218) November 7, 1944
86 officers and men
USS Growler (SS 215) November 8, 1944
84 officers and men
USS Corvina (SS 226)
November 16, 1943
82 officers and men
USS Scamp (SS 277)
November 16, 1944
83 officers and men
USS Sculpin (SS 191) November 19, 1943
40 officers and men
LOST BOATS FOR OCTOBER
USS Seawolf (SS 197) October 3, 1944
102 officers and men
USS O-5 (SS 66)
October 18, 1923
two men lost
USS S-44 (SS 155)
October 7, 1943
56 officers and men
USS Wahoo (SS 238)
October 11, 1943
79 officers and men
USS Dorado (SS 248)
October 12, 1943
78 officers and men
USS Escolar (SS 294)
October 17, 1944
82 officers and men.
USS O-5 (SS 66)
two men
October 18, 1923
USS Shark (SS 314)
October 24, 1944
90 officers and men
USS Darter (SS 227)
October 24, 1944
entire crew rescued
USS Tang (SS 306) October 25, 1944
80 officers and men
Lost Boat for NOVEMBER
USS Corvina (SS 226)
November 16, 1943
82 officers and men
USS Corvina (SS 226) was lost when she was sunk
just south of Truk. Under the command of CDR R.S.
Rooney, Corvina was on her first war patrol. It
appears that she was lost to the torpedoes of a
Japanese submarine.
Donna Williams
3122 Landover
Carrollton, TX 75007
[email protected]
972-492-1315
UPCOMING EVENTS
NOVEMBER
Sat, Nov 2nd Dallas Base &
Cowtown Combined Mtg
Oasis - Joe Pool Lake
5700 Lake Ridge Pkwy
Grand Prairie, Texas
817 640-7676
Mon, Nov 10th Dinner with the
USS Dallas
6 pm
Spring Creek Bbque
14941 Midway Rd
Addison, TX 75110
972 385-0790
Tues, Nov 11th Dallas Veterans Day
Parade
DECEMBER
Sun, Dec 14th Dallas Base Christmas
Party
2 - 5:30 pm
111 Forks Restaurant
17776 Dallas Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 267-1776
NOVEMBER 2ND MEETING
This is a reminder that we will be having our quarterly meeting
with the Cowtown Base and WWII SubVets at
The Oasis Restaurant on Joe Pool Lake
5700 Lake Ridge Pkwy
Grand Prairie, Texas
817 640-7676