FROM THE EDITOR
 First off, I would like to apologize for not producing a June newsletter. We got a "bug" in our computer and it took several days to get it back working the way that it should. Due to the fact that I couldn't get out a newsletter to let people know about the pig-pigging and that I couldn't reach Doug, myself and Henry Domme  decided to cancel it as we did not want to commit to the expense if we were not going to have the funds available to cover them.

COAST GUARD DAY PICNIC
     VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Coast Guard Day Picnic will actually be held on August 4th this year. That's  a Monday and will start at 1400. Volunteers are needed from 1300 until 1800 to flip burgers, serve food and greet people with that traditional CWO good humor and smiling faces.
Please call Matty Matteson at 484-7240 or Larry Leonardson to volunteer.
 

 When Last We Met
Our last  meeting was held on May 22th. It was at
MI CASITA  and a great meal and a chance to socialize was enjoyed by all that attended.

Our pig-picking that was planned during June unfortunately had to be canceled. We would like to thank Bill Maroulis for the offer of his home and yard for the occasion, we will be sure to ask again in the future. We would also like to thank Bill Ambrose for being prepared to cook the pig and for having prepared his wonderful sauce.

CLUB OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: CWO Doug Wagner   628-4488  home   548-8168  work
VICE PRES/SECRETARY: CWO Larry Leonardson    721-6827   home  426-1405   work          TREASURER: CWO Henry Domme 487-1546   home

NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to our two newest members.
 Ray Kennedy is a new Social member.
Adrian Warner is a new Social  member.
Welcome Ray and Adrian. Please be sure to introduce yourselves to them at our next few meetings.
 

NEXT  MEETING
Our next meeting will be held on July 17th at 0800. This is a business breakfast meeting and will be held at Frankie's Place at 528 East Indian River Road, right next to Todd's Marina and Colonnas Shipyard.

Retirement News
CWO4 Brian C. Heselton retired on July 3rd after 30 years serving in the Coast Guard. Brian's last duty station was MSO Hampton Roads where he had been a vessel inspector for 10 years. Congratulations Brian!


97 MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE NOW PAST DUE!
If you have received your membership card attached to this newsletter then you are current with your dues. If you did not receive your membership card then please remit to Henry Domme as soon as possible.

If your membership card was not attached above then you are PAST DUE in the remittal of your 1997 dues. Please contact Henry Domme.

SCHEDULE OF  BUSINESS  &  SOCIAL MEETINGS 1997

17 JULY -0800
BREAKFAST BUSINESS MEETING
Frankie's Place on  Indian River Road in Norfolk

04 AUGUST - 1400 at ISC Portsmouth Picnic
COAST GUARD DAY PICNIC - Call to volunteer!
Attend to enjoy seeing old friends and meeting new ones.

20 SEPTEMBER
SEAFOOD FEST 1200-1600
Location to be Announced
Volunteers are Needed for preparation of the seafood.
Call Larry Leonardson.

16 OCTOBER
SOCIAL DINNER/BUSINESS
Nominations for 1998 Officers
Lock's Point Restaurant Chesapeake

20 NOVEMBER
BUSINESS MEETING 1800-2100
Elections of 1998 Officers
Location To Be Announced

13 DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Location To Be Announced

17 JANUARY 1998
INSTALLATION DINNER
1800-2100 Location TBA
 
July Nautical History

July 1, 1939 - The Lighthouse Service was integrated into the U.S. Coast Guard.
July 1, 1908 - The signal SOS replaced CQD as the international distress code.
July 9, 1842 - Herman Melville, a deckhand on the whaler Acushnet, jumped ship at Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands.  His novel Typee was based on experiences there.
July 13, 1771 - Captain James Cook returned to England at the end of his first voyage of exploration.
July 24, 1965 - All U.S. Navy icebreakers were turned over to the U.S. Coast Guard.
July 25, 1901 - The Swedish liner Stockholm collided with the Italian liner Andrea Doria off  Nantucket in a dense fog. The Andrea Doria sank in 400 feet of water.

THE OLD COAST GUARD STATION was formerly called the Virginia Lifesaving Museum but they have now restored the Coast Guard Station name. Located at 24th & Atlantic Avenue in Virginia Beach, it commands a great view of the ocean. For some history of the Life Saving Service, the Lighthouse Service and the Coast Guard this is the place to go. A gift shop offers lighthouse miniatures, stationary, brass articles, books and so much more.  Call 422-1587 for more information.