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| Photo from the 2018 parade |
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| Veterans Day Parade Map (click for a larger view) |
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Reminder - 2019 Auburn Veterans Day Parade
The Auburn Veterans Day parade is on Saturday, November 9. This year Seattle Base, Bremerton Base, and the Silent Service Motorcycle Club will be participating in the parade. We will meet near the junction of Main and K Street NE in Auburn. Set up starts between 9:00 - 9:30. Please arrive before 10:30. The parade will start at 11:00.
There is free parking in the Auburn transit center garage by the train depot.You can see more about other parade and Veterans Day events on the City of Auburn website.
We hope to see you there!
Monday, October 21, 2019
Binnacle List - Don Ulmer
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| A photo of Don from our March 2019 meeting |
He is currently on the do not call/visit list. Prayers are welcome. Get well wishes should go thru his wife Carol via snail mail (sign in to the USSVI National site or contact me if you need the address).
Updates will follow as status changes become available.
Sunday, October 20, 2019
October 2019 Meeting Recap
We started off the October meeting with Tolling the Boats lost in October, followed by birthday wishes for our members, introductions, and then the officer reports.
Old and New Business
Float Storage – After the Veterans Day parade in Auburn we will transfer the flags, bunting, and other items that need indoor storage to Sr. Vice Commander Larry for storage in his basement for the winter.
The float can remain at Al’s neighbor’s property for the next season. Because of this kind gesture, we decided to invite to our holiday luncheon and a provide a certificate of thanks.
Veterans Day Parade – The Auburn Veterans Day Parade will be held on Saturday, November 9. The float will stage at K Street around 9:30 AM, giving us plenty of time to set it up. The parade starts at 11:00. Parking is available in the neighborhood if you arrive early and at the downtown transit garage. We will send out a reminder the week before the parade.
Salmon for Solders – We got a report on the Salmon for Soldiers salmon derby event in mid-September. Over the past few years several Seattle Base members have been involved with this event and Seattle Base has donated to it. This year we voted to continue our support with another $100 donation.
Holiday Luncheon – Our annual Holiday Luncheon will be Saturday, December 14 at the Nile Shrine Center. The prices are expected to be the same as last year - $25 per person. We will registration forms out in November.
Seattle Base Elections – We will have our base elections at the January meeting. We will be looking for a new Base Commander. Many of our member have done multiple terms as officers and we need fresh faces to step up too. We hope everyone will consider becoming an officer or committee chairman. Please talk with one of the current or former officers about
Member Spotlight Video – We attempted to show the video spotlight by KING 5 news of Ralph and the Tolling Ceremony, but the sound failed. If you haven’t seen it yet, check it out in the September meeting blog post.
October Program – This month we continued to show interview recordings Base Commander Ric did with Ervin Schmidt. The recordings covered Ervin’s service in World War II.
Good of the Order
Welcome aboard William (Bill) Heppner ET1 (SS) as a new Life Member. Bill qualified aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in 1970 and served until 1980.
Jim DeMott, Western Region Dist. 4 Commander was at our October meeting. Jim had several things to discuss with us tonight. He gave a summary of the last convention in Austin which was really fun and that the next had been set to take place in Tucson, 2020 in Orlando and 2021 and Buffalo in 2022.
He also provided a run-down about his own journey of USSVI leadership starting with the Bremerton Base several years ago. He was asked to run for Vice Commander at a time when there was a chance that the Base would close if members would not step forward. He did so, then moved up to be the Base Commander for the next round. After serving as Base Commander for two years, he was asked to run for Western Region District 4 Commander. He urged any member who has not served in leadership to seriously consider running for office; first, because it was fulfilling and rewarding and second, because the base needs others to step up right now. He would be here to assist and provide help. "None of these positions were hard to do", he said.
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| Seattle Base October meeting |
Float Storage – After the Veterans Day parade in Auburn we will transfer the flags, bunting, and other items that need indoor storage to Sr. Vice Commander Larry for storage in his basement for the winter.
The float can remain at Al’s neighbor’s property for the next season. Because of this kind gesture, we decided to invite to our holiday luncheon and a provide a certificate of thanks.
Veterans Day Parade – The Auburn Veterans Day Parade will be held on Saturday, November 9. The float will stage at K Street around 9:30 AM, giving us plenty of time to set it up. The parade starts at 11:00. Parking is available in the neighborhood if you arrive early and at the downtown transit garage. We will send out a reminder the week before the parade.
Salmon for Solders – We got a report on the Salmon for Soldiers salmon derby event in mid-September. Over the past few years several Seattle Base members have been involved with this event and Seattle Base has donated to it. This year we voted to continue our support with another $100 donation.
Holiday Luncheon – Our annual Holiday Luncheon will be Saturday, December 14 at the Nile Shrine Center. The prices are expected to be the same as last year - $25 per person. We will registration forms out in November.
Seattle Base Elections – We will have our base elections at the January meeting. We will be looking for a new Base Commander. Many of our member have done multiple terms as officers and we need fresh faces to step up too. We hope everyone will consider becoming an officer or committee chairman. Please talk with one of the current or former officers about
Member Spotlight Video – We attempted to show the video spotlight by KING 5 news of Ralph and the Tolling Ceremony, but the sound failed. If you haven’t seen it yet, check it out in the September meeting blog post.
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| Watching the Ervin Schmidt interviews at the October meeting |
Good of the Order
Welcome aboard William (Bill) Heppner ET1 (SS) as a new Life Member. Bill qualified aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in 1970 and served until 1980.
Jim DeMott, Western Region Dist. 4 Commander was at our October meeting. Jim had several things to discuss with us tonight. He gave a summary of the last convention in Austin which was really fun and that the next had been set to take place in Tucson, 2020 in Orlando and 2021 and Buffalo in 2022.
He also provided a run-down about his own journey of USSVI leadership starting with the Bremerton Base several years ago. He was asked to run for Vice Commander at a time when there was a chance that the Base would close if members would not step forward. He did so, then moved up to be the Base Commander for the next round. After serving as Base Commander for two years, he was asked to run for Western Region District 4 Commander. He urged any member who has not served in leadership to seriously consider running for office; first, because it was fulfilling and rewarding and second, because the base needs others to step up right now. He would be here to assist and provide help. "None of these positions were hard to do", he said.
Sunday, October 13, 2019
October 2019 Meeting Reminder
The next Seattle Base meeting is this coming Wednesday, October 16, 2019. We will meet at VFW Post #2995 (4330 148th Ave N.E., Redmond WA 98052). Social hour starts at 6PM with business meeting at 7PM.
We will have updates on upcoming events in November and December. We will also be talking about Base elections and nominations for Base Officers. Please consider stepping up to help out as a base officer or committee leader, Seattle Base only works when members are willing to help out.
Unfortunately, our planned speaker had to bow out at the last minute. If we can't find anyone to replace the speaker, we will have some more of the video interviews with Ervin Schmidt,
Finally, Happy 244th Birthday to the United States Navy.
Here is a short message from Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger to the fleet for the Navy's 244th Birthday.
We will have updates on upcoming events in November and December. We will also be talking about Base elections and nominations for Base Officers. Please consider stepping up to help out as a base officer or committee leader, Seattle Base only works when members are willing to help out.
Unfortunately, our planned speaker had to bow out at the last minute. If we can't find anyone to replace the speaker, we will have some more of the video interviews with Ervin Schmidt,
Finally, Happy 244th Birthday to the United States Navy.
Here is a short message from Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger to the fleet for the Navy's 244th Birthday.
Thursday, September 26, 2019
September 2019 Meeting Recap
We started off the September meeting with Tolling the Boats lost in August and September, followed by birthday wishes for our members, introductions, and then the officer reports.
Old and New Business
Black Diamond Labor Day Parade – Thanks to everyone that showed up at the Black Diamond Labor Day parade. We had a good time at the parade and came away with an award.
Tolling Ceremony – Our Tolling Ceremony had a good turnout. Thanks to everyone that helped out with this important ceremony to honor our lost shipmates. Additionally, KING5 Reporter Michael Crowe did a nice report that included the Tolling and featured World War II veteran and Seattle Base member Ralph.
Holiday Luncheon – Our annual Holiday Luncheon will be Saturday, December 14 at the Nile Shrine Center. The prices are expected to be the same as last year. We will registration forms out at the beginning of November.
Seattle Base Elections – We will have our base elections at the January meeting. We will be looking for a new Base Commander. We hope everyone will consider becoming an officer or committee chairman. Please talk with one of the current or former officers about
Kaps 4 Kids – BZ to Kerry, Larry, and Steve for their successful Kaps 4 Kids trip to Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. Steve has promised some photos from the event for the next newsletter. We are expecting this to become a regular event. If you are interested in being part of the group, contact Kerry or any of the Seattle Base officers.
September Program - This month Base Commander Ric showed a several recordings from an interview he did with Ervin Schmidt. The recording covered Ervin’s time in the Civil Conservation Corps before World War II. He then talked about joining the Navy, being assigned to the battleship California, and the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Good of the Order - We were told that the lost boat USS Robalo (SS – 273) was found. Robalo was lost in July 1944 near the Philippines. The video below is a short feature on Robalo, including video taken of her final resting place.
Old and New Business
Black Diamond Labor Day Parade – Thanks to everyone that showed up at the Black Diamond Labor Day parade. We had a good time at the parade and came away with an award.
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| Black Diamond parade award |
Tolling Ceremony – Our Tolling Ceremony had a good turnout. Thanks to everyone that helped out with this important ceremony to honor our lost shipmates. Additionally, KING5 Reporter Michael Crowe did a nice report that included the Tolling and featured World War II veteran and Seattle Base member Ralph.
Holiday Luncheon – Our annual Holiday Luncheon will be Saturday, December 14 at the Nile Shrine Center. The prices are expected to be the same as last year. We will registration forms out at the beginning of November.
Seattle Base Elections – We will have our base elections at the January meeting. We will be looking for a new Base Commander. We hope everyone will consider becoming an officer or committee chairman. Please talk with one of the current or former officers about
Kaps 4 Kids – BZ to Kerry, Larry, and Steve for their successful Kaps 4 Kids trip to Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. Steve has promised some photos from the event for the next newsletter. We are expecting this to become a regular event. If you are interested in being part of the group, contact Kerry or any of the Seattle Base officers.
September Program - This month Base Commander Ric showed a several recordings from an interview he did with Ervin Schmidt. The recording covered Ervin’s time in the Civil Conservation Corps before World War II. He then talked about joining the Navy, being assigned to the battleship California, and the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Good of the Order - We were told that the lost boat USS Robalo (SS – 273) was found. Robalo was lost in July 1944 near the Philippines. The video below is a short feature on Robalo, including video taken of her final resting place.
Sunday, September 15, 2019
September 2019 Meeting Reminder
The next Seattle Base meeting is this coming Wednesday, September 18, 2019. We will meet at VFW Post #2995 (4330 148th Ave N.E., Redmond WA 98052). Social hour starts at 6PM with business meeting at 7PM.
We have a lot of information to cover and decisions to make over the next two business meetings, including upcoming events, if we will meet in November, and nominations for Base Officers. Please consider stepping up to help out as a base officer or committee leader, Seattle Base only works when members are willing to help out.
This month's program will be the next set of recorded interviews with Ervin Schmidt (Seattle Base member on Eternal Patrol) on his experiences during World War II.
We hope to see you at the meeting!
We have a lot of information to cover and decisions to make over the next two business meetings, including upcoming events, if we will meet in November, and nominations for Base Officers. Please consider stepping up to help out as a base officer or committee leader, Seattle Base only works when members are willing to help out.
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| RM1 Ervin Schmidt on USS Torsk (SS-423) 1945 (courtesy or https://www.usstorsk.org) |
We hope to see you at the meeting!
Thursday, September 5, 2019
September - October 2019 Dolphin Brotherhood Posted
The September - October 2019 issue of the Dolphin Brotherhood has been posted and is ready to view and download.
This issue has photos from the Kirkland Independence Day parade, photos from the August Tolling the Boats ceremony, a short article on Walt Disney designed battle insignia, and the usual submarine related articles.
Hardcopies will be mailed out soon. I hope you all enjoy the newsletter.
As always, remember to check back here for base updates and other articles of interest.
Dave Schueler
Seattle USSVI Base Newsletter Editor
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| Disney designed battle insignia for submarines |
Hardcopies will be mailed out soon. I hope you all enjoy the newsletter.
As always, remember to check back here for base updates and other articles of interest.
Dave Schueler
Seattle USSVI Base Newsletter Editor
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