On Saturday, December 3, 2016 USSVI Seattle Base submarine veterans, family, and guests gathered at the Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club in Bellevue for our annual holiday luncheon.
The day started with the social hour, which gave us a chance to catch up with shipmates we have not seen for a while, share our exploits from the past year, and to look at some of the submarine memorabilia on display.
We then moved to the dining room for opening remarks and lunch.
After lunch, our new Senior Vice Commander, Carl Miner, presented the Shipmate of the Year Award to Dick Gonzalez. Dick was key to the successful operation of the base this year. He helped with all our base events, including organizing the Bangor sub base tour, and meetings.
With the award presented, the floor was then opened for sea stories and holiday remembrances. The microphone was passed around and we heard some old favorite stories, along with a few new tales.
We all had a good time at the luncheon and special thanks goes out to everyone who helped organize and setup the event. It is always good to see all our shipmates and get a start on the holiday season with them. We didn't get photos of everyone at the event (some of you avoided the camera), but I hope you enjoy the photos below.
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| Social time in the sun room |
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| And in the dining room |
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| Photos on one of the memorabilia tables |
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| submarine models on the other table |
Then it was on to lunch.
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| Opening remarks by Base Commander Al Smith |
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| Sr. Vice Commander Carl Miner announcing the Shipmate of the Year award |
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| 2016 Shipmate of the Year - Dick Gonzalez |
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| Don Ulmer giving out toast |
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| Sharing a few sea stories |
Finally, photos of the attendees (we are sorry if we missed getting your photo).
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| Ralph Sterley and Lois Twelves |
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| Don Dufour, Bob and Peggy Vanderway, Rachel Dufour, Scott and Beverly Milne, Nani Skoog, and Angus McDonald |
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| Richard Lanzer, Doug Gilman, Ron and Carol Muecke |
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| Thea Benjamin, Bob Opple, Kirsten Vestley and Kelly Elbright |
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| Dani Haslan, Judy and Keith Watson, Kingsley Parker, |
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| Bill and Diane Giese |
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| Bill and Judy Thompson |
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| Jerry Gerten and Sue Dale |
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| Schell Harmon, Fran Gonzalez, Miri Davis, and Don Ulmer |
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| Carl and Joan Miner |
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| Lynn Schueler, Andrea Geisler, and Fran Gonzalez |
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| Don Ulmer and Lois Mezek |
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| Scott and Beverly Milne |
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| Doug Abramson and Karen B |
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| Dave and Lynn Schueler |
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| Dick and Fran Gonzalez |
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| Karl 'Dutch' and Barbara Krompholz |
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| Keith and Judy Watson |
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| Kerry Ryan and daughter Kimberly Stege |
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| Larry Abbott and Judith Dahlquist |
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| Jim and Marilyn Harper |
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| Pat Householder and Carolyn Davis |
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| Ric Hedman and Patti Lynn |
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| Eric and Sherri Muller |
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| Steve and Lynda Shelton |
Happy Holidays to all!
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