WHEN LAST WE MET
Our last meeting was a business meeting held at the ISC Consolidated
club 1800, on June 18. Horace Webb Gave the blessing. President Bill Ambrose
Called the meeting to order at 1900 hours. Mattie lead the membership in
the pledge of Allegiants and Bill Ambrose read the Preamble. Distinguish
member Mattie Matteson was recognized as well as the past presidents in
attendance.
Henry Domme gave the treasurer's report.
Will Wathen gave the entertainment committee report on the crab feast
and also that Casino Night would be changed to an Italian dinner.
Harvey Moore Gave the Binnacle committee report.
Under Old Business, Mattie updated the Coast Guard Day info. There
was no new business, the meeting was adjourned at 1931 hours.
Those in attendance were:
Ed Kracker, George Cote, Bill Ambrose, Bill Brizendine, Harvey Moore,
Henry Domme, Ernie Styron, Larry Leonardson, Floyd McGowan, Buddy
Moore, Matty Matteson, Harry Huggins, John Arnold, John Crowe, Will Wathen,
Foster Spruill, John Oberlander, Mattie Matteson, Peter Brunk, Peter Glasz,
Buddy Marchman, Horace Webb, Gordon Boyd, Floyd McGowan, Dennis Spain,
Donald Luedka, George Ramsey, Adrion Warner, Earl Edwards.
BINNACLE LIST
Richard Coupe is listed. If you are ill and wish to be placed
on our list please contact Harvey Moore at 397-7291 or Larry Leonardson
at 721-6827.
Coast Guard Day is fast
approaching.
Cooks are needed to feed the troops. |
THE COAST GUARD DAY PICNIC IS SCHEDULED TO BE HELD ON
AUGUST 4TH
A SET UP CREW of 10 WILL BE NEEDED AT APPROXIMATELY 1230 HOURS.
30 CWOA MEMBERS ARE NEEDED TO VOLUNTEER TO COOK AND SET UP.
The picnic will start at 1400 and last to 1900. Food service will be from
1400 to 1630 hours. The rain date will be the 5th of August. Please
contact Mattie Matteson at 484-7240 or
e-mail Larry Leonardson
at walkept@erols .com
NEXT MEETING
Our annual CrabFeast will be held on 18 July at the ISC Picnic
Area at the cost of $7.00. The Feast will start at 1300 and last
till 1500. Crabs and fish have been ordered, the club will provide
refreshments. Members are asked to bring a covered dish.
Please make reservations no later than 15 July to Henry Domme: 487-1546,
Ed Ard: 484-8898,
Buddy Moore: 421-4439 or E-mail your reservation to walkept@erols.com
CLUB OFFICERS
PRESIDENT:
CWO Bill Ambrose
547-7045 home 641-5285 work VICE PRESIDENT:
CWO Harry Huggins
484-3700 home 622-4661 work
SECRETARY:
CWO Larry Leonardson
721-6827 home 426-1405 work
e-mail: walkept@erols.com
TREASURER:
CWO Henry Domme
487-1546 home |
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.
WHERE TO GO &
WHAT TO SEE
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. |