Greetings,
I hope your autumn is off to a great start. This unusual summer gave me no excuse not to paint and do some of the outside work on this old house. Now I am glad I did it and can move on.
In the meantime, the September 17th meeting was eventful, highlighted by the presentation of several prestigious awards that were announced at the National Convention. We are gratified by their selection process recognizing a several of our own shipmates including the Seattle Base as the recipient of the “Golden Anchor Award”. Specific award winners are:
Patrick Householder received a well-deserved individual “Meritorious Award.” The Meritorious Award is presented to a Base member that exemplifies the Motto “Pride Runs Deep” and promotes a positive image of the US Submarine Force. Pat, well done!
Donald Ulmer received the “Robert Link National Commanders Award.” The award nomination process is initiated at the Base level, what better acknowledgment than that of his own shipmates. Don’s was the recipient of the award because of his lifetime of achievements, contributions to the USSVI, and its core values.
Dave Schueler received the “Second Runner up Award” for his outstanding work on a newsletter. The responsibility for editing, maintaining, and obtaining material germane to our interests can be a daunting task. We appreciate Dave’s commitment and service to our membership and are gratified he was recognized for the shipmate he is.
Concluding the award ceremony, Pat Householder presented our Seattle Base with the “Golden Anchor Award.” This award recognizes the Base for criteria such as development of programs, raising public awareness, etc. In my opinion, the most predominant reason we are the recipients of the “Golden Anchor Award” is a committed membership. To all of you who made this possible well done.
As you may have heard, Art Thompson submitted his resignation as Senior Vice Commander. We are saddened by this and hope he soon will return as a contributor and respected member of our Base.
In the meantime we are challenged to fill Art’s post. The position of Senior Vice Commander is crucial to the continuing success of this Base and therefore filling it should be considered a priority. It should not be difficult to do in light of an abundance of resourceful, experienced, and able members. During the next meeting we are initiating a special election and will seek to nominate someone to take on Art’s former post.
We encourage you to give serious consideration to this need and think about someone to recommend for filling this post. Perhaps you will self-nominate or influence someone to step forward.
On a positive note let me welcome Chris Stratman as one of our newest members and look forward to sharing our place in the community with him. In addition, we also welcome Bill Thompson who has just rendered his application for an associate membership.
Will Rogers 1879-1935 once said:
Even if you are the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
Dick Gonzalez
Seattle USSVI Base Commander
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