Requin Base Meeting Minutes
October 10, 2015
Leetsdale, PA
Base Commander Huey Dietrich called the meeting to order.
Attendees: Mike Allen, Greg Bayne, Lee & Patsy Bookwalter, Clair & Nancy Bouts, Joe Campisi, Huey & Edie Dietrich, Aaron & Sandy Ellis, Peter & Stephanie Foster, Major Galloway, Gerry & Linda Gaylor, Richard & Beverly Geyer, Ron Goron, Bob & Lynn Gourley, Bill & Donna Greenlee, Ric & Joan Guntag, James & Sandra Messer, Vince Metz, Ed & Dorothy Paul, Clyde & Sharon Porter, Bob Renninger, Jeff & Eileen Simon, Bob & Dorothy Stahl, George Stass, Carl Stigers, Don & Dolly Taskey.
Base Commander Huey Dietrich gave the quote of the day: “facts are stubborn but statistics are more applyable”
Requin History: On October 1, 1947 Requin moved north for exercises with her sister radar picket submarine Spinax SS-489. On October 1, 1966, Requin cruised around the South American continent with various South American navies. On October 20th Re-quin was dedicated as a memorial and exibit and opened for tours.,
Base Commander Huey Dietrich: Let us at this time, with a moment of silent prayer, remember our Shipmates who made the su-preme sacrifice that we may gather here in Peace. We dedicate this meeting to our Shipmates on Eternal Patrol, to perpetuate their memories in our lives and to honor our Shipmates on active duty in the service of the first line of defense of our Nation.
USS SEAWOLF (SS 197) October 3, 1944
USS S-44 (SS 155) October 7, 1943
USS WAHOO (SS 238) October 11, 1943
USS DORADO (SS 248) October 12, 1943
USS ESCOLAR (SS 294) October 17, 1944
USS SHARK II (SS 314) October 24, 1944
USS DARTER (SS 227) October 24, 1944
USS TANG (SS 306) October 25, 1944
USS O-5 (SS 66) October 29, 1923
We also wish to remember our shipmates of the Requin Base: Jack Hart, Thomas Wayland and Eugene Camarota. Finally let us remember all the brave submariners who died performing their duties aboard submarines, some individually and some in groups, but where the submarine itself was not lost.
Chaplain Carl Stigers gave the Invocation.
Chief Of The Boat Clyde Porter led the Base in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members introduced themselves and the boats they qualified on.
Base Secretary Jeff Simon reported that Minutes of the August 2015 meeting were published in the SVD. There was no meeting in September.
Treasurer Lee Bookwalter’s report was presented and approved by the members present.
Other Reports:
Binnacle List includes Mat Holzer, Bob Keller, Carol Keller, Mike Markel, Rick Elster
Eternal Patrol Monty Silvers
Membership stands at 216
Eagle Scouts presentations are ongoing and members are encouraged to participate.
Kap(SS)4Kid(SS), nothing to report
Memorials And Ceremonies:
Nothing planned
Old Business:
District Commanders in the North East Region all re-elected for 2 year term. Thanks to everyone for their support.
Convention News:
44,925 hits on our website
340 shipmates registered with a total attendance of 589
New Business:
A report was presented on the status of the Leetsdale VFW. A motion to donate $50 to the VFW was approved by the members pre-sent.
National Dues are increasing by $5 per year.
Base election will be held in December. Contact Bernie Sigler, Election Chairman, if interested. The following positions are up for election – Commander, First Vice Commander, Second Vice Commander, Secretary and Treasurer. First Vice Commander and Storekeeper positions are currently vacant.
Christmas luncheon and meeting on December 6 at the German Club. Cost of buffet and entertainment will be $25 plus cash bar
Tom Stewart from New Castle is down-sizing and can no longer provide berthing for the Nautilus. We are looking for a new berth preferably indoors. Current berthing cost is approximately $61 per month.
For The Good Of The Order:
Huey Deitrich and Joe Campisi attended a road dedication in Williamsport, PA
Letters were read from Rich Beauregard, Frank Hood and Vietnam Helicopter Pilot Association.
Change of command for USS Pittsburgh on November 6, 2015.
Chaplain Carl Stigers gave the Benediction and blessing of today’s meal.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned.
Next meeting: Leetsdale, PA VFW at 1230 hours on November 14, 2015.