WEEKLY BROADCAST WEEK OF 7 SEPTEMBER 2014 COMMANDER’S CORNER: Al Kinsall, Groton Base Commander Shipmates; The USSVI (SUBVETS) convention is over. This year it was in San Francisco California. Vice Commander Robert Perritt joined me this year to have a presence and audience with the various Command levels of USSVI. Doing so, we were able to have some rather lengthy discussion with them and other bases. Interesting developments arose that made us feel extremely privileged to be a part of Groton Base; an experience that none of the others out there had not and cannot experience. We are fortunate to have a pool of active and retired military to continually draw on to maintain and grow our membership levels while other bases aren’t as fortunate. Also, I got the impression that most of the members that I spoke with have put behind them the Groton Base problems of last year; and so should we. Over the next few months we will be under-going a financial review of the last three years of operation. This is a task that is needed to done to ensure financial stability for the base in years to come. This review will be chaired by Vice Commander Perritt who is in accordance with our bylaws the Finance Chairman. When the review is completed a full report will be presented to the membership. In the meanwhile, please support your Base here at Groton and put your expertise to work for the Base. Thank you and smooth sailing… FEATURED STORY: 60th ANNIVERSARY OF THE USS NAUTILUS SSN 571 The Mayor of Groton City, who would like to extend an invitation to all Submarine Veterans to join in the festivities celebrating the 60th anniversary of the USS Nautilus SSN 571— Opening Reception: Sunday, September 7 from 3-5pm The public is invited City of Groton Municipal Building A juried art exhibition in celebration of the Submarine USS Nautilus in recognition of its 60th Anniversary and the history of the Submarine Force in Groton. Exhibitions On View September 7 -12, M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm City of Groton Municipal Building (295 Meridian Street) September 14, 11am - 6pm Thames Street Celebration City of Groton (Shuttle available from parking at Bailey Insurance Building, 15 Thames Street) September 17 - Oct. 13, 9am - 5pm (closed on Tuesdays) Submarine Force Library and Museum 1 Crystal Lake Road, Groton IN THE SPOTLIGHT: SVGB 2014 Robert link award recipients Groton Base members should be proud that 2014 has produced three winners of the prestigious ROBERT “BOB” LINK award. It is my pleasure to announce that the following Groton Base members, due to their efforts were selected for this year’s award: Edwin (Bud) Atkins, Thomas Russell and Michael Munhull. Our appreciation of your hard work shall not go unnoticed. Thank you for all you do. Robert Bob Link was the first National Commander of USSVI. This is the USSVI version of a “Letter of Commendation” from the National Commander. A nomination may be made for a Member, or a Base. The selection and presentation of this Award is at the discretion of the National Commander. Eligibility for this Award requires Membership in United States Submarine Veterans Inc. Nominations, with justification, may be sent to National Awards Chairman, or directly to the National Commander. Nominations from all Members are encouraged. Selection is made by the National Commander HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE FOLLOWING SHIPMATES Sept 7: Joseph Kabulis, Paul Stevens, Paul McHale, Brady Marrinan and Travis Garner Sept 8: Tony Faella, John Howard and Zachary Hale Sept 9: Phil Saul, Jack Provencal and Pat Spurgeon Sept 10: John Riley and Gordon Palmer Sept 11: Bill Sheehan, Pete Gonzales, Brady Graham and Douglas Stein Sept 12: Harvey Harvey, Kenneth Moffitt, Barry Doe, Robert Davis, Kevin Galeaz and Dennis Harper Sept 13: Elmer Holmes, Ronald Jensen, Gary Ingraham, Paul Blanchette, Mudcat Grant, Gordo Jennings and Robert Colwell CHAPLAIN’S REPORT:Jack Gallimore, Groton Base Chaplain September 11th (9 -11.) There will be a short service at the Memorial at 0846. Includes an 11 minute gun salute. Folks attending should plan on being there by 0830. NOW HEAR THIS MEMBERSHIP DATA / UPDATE In an effort to keep our members informed it is imperative you update your contact information. We are experiencing a large number of mail postage returns due to bad addresses which incurs a large expense for Groton Base. Please verify your address information on the National website (ussvi.org) or email the Membership Chairman at [email protected] with your home address, email address and telephone number. Membership – year end special in effect until December 31. Retention starts now – renew your dues. We’ll start by sending an Email to all 2014 PTD members 2015 HOLLAND CLUB INDUCTION CEREMONY The next Holland Club Ceremony will be held on 6 June 2015. SAVE TH DATE... For Non-Holland Club Members, I want to remind you, if you qualified in submarines in or before 1965 and have not been inducted into this prestigious group of submariners, then we want to hear from you. If you think your are eligible please contact me at [email protected] or call me 860-460-0027 as soon as possible. WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT THE CLUB / BAR / GALLEY 9/7/2014 10:00 AM Steak & Egg Brunch 9/8/2014 6:30 PM Membership Business Meeting monthly business meeting for membership 9/9/2014 11:30 AM SUBVETS WWII Social & Luncheon Social and Luncheon for SUBVETS WWII members and their guests. 9/11/2014 8:30 AM Patriot Day Patriot Day events for the 9/11/2001 Attack on the USA. at the US Submarine Veterans of WWII National Submarine Memorial (East) on Bridge Street. The service will begin at 8:47 a.m. with an 11-minute gun salute following an invocation and concluding with a benediction. All are welcome. Please plan to arrive by 8:30 a.m. REMEMBER TO PAY YOUR MEMBERSHIP 2015 DUES ...online or send to Base
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