WHEN LAST WE MET
Our last meeting was a business meeting held on 23 April
at Dennis Spaghetti & Steak House in Chesapeake. Those in attendance
were:Ed Kracker, George Cote, Bill Ambrose, Bill Brizendine, Harvey Moore,
Bill Maroulis, Henry Domme, Richard Coupe, Ernie Styron, Larry Leonardson,
Ed Ard, Floyd McGowan, Buddy Moore, Matty Matteson, Harry Huggins, Buddy
Huskey, Paul & Gerry Hamaker.
President Bill Ambrose called
the meeting to order, Ernie Styron led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and
the Preamble was read by Mattie Matteson. The Vice President, Harry
Huggins, then took over the meeting to inform the club about the National
Meeting. The Committees gave their reports.
Under New Business, Bill
Ambrose made a motion to propose a change to the National by-laws to allow
Distinguished Members the right to vote on national issues at the National
meeting. It was seconded by Larry Leonardson, a vote was taken and
passed. John Stanley spoke about a dental plan and handed out information.
National awarded 10 college
scholarships of $750 each, one was awarded locally to Carmen Abrazado,
the daughter of CWO3 (F & S) Ed Abrazado and his spouse, Melinda.
Ed is stationed at MLC Atlantic. We hope to personally present this award
to Carmen at a future meeting. The meeting was adjourned, Ed Ard said the
blessing before the meal.
BINNACLE LIST
We wish a speedy recovery to the following shipmates:
CWO Melissa Henry
CWO Dave Alexander
CWO Wilbur Gelling
LCDR Richard Coupe
NEXT MEETING
PIG PICKING
on 23 May from 1200-1800 at ISC Portsmouth Picnic Grounds.
Please bring a covered dish to share.
$5.00 per person
RSVP to:
Buddy Moore at 421-4439
no later than 21 May
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