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Phil Poisson P.O. Box 531558 San Diego, Ca. 92153 Address Mailing Label 1
Phil Poisson P.O. Box 531558 San Diego, Ca. 92153 Address Mailing Label
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Combat SAR 2006 REUNION REGISTRATION FORM
Name(s) as you want them on name tag; __________________________________ Spouse and/guest(s) __________________________________ Your mailing address: __________________________________ City/State/Zip Phone: __________________________________ Email address: __________________________________ Squadron’s: __________________________________ Planned ETA/ETD (circle two) 5/16 5/17 5/18 5/19 5/20 5/21 5/22 5/23 Comments:
Computation of Reunion Fees Wed thru Sunday Hospitality Suite, Refreshments, snacks, $12.00 $ _____ Thurs 18 May MIDWAY Reception $45.00 p/person $ _____
Fri 19 May CSAR Golf Tournament, ADM Baker $50.00 $ _____ MIDWAY CAC Wings Ceremony No Charge $ _____ CSAR Happy Hour
Sat 20 May CSAR Banquet $33.00 p/person $ _____ Sun 21 May Handlery Hotel Full American Buffet $20.00 p/person $ _____
Misc. Admin. Donation, supplies, postage, copies, paper $ 10.00 $ _____ The following HC-7 items are available and other squadron’s may be available also. EMBROIDERED HC-7 HATS $15.00 ea. $ _____ HC-7 COFFEE CUPS (White only) $ 4.00 ea.. $ _____ LAPEL PINS $ 3.00 ea. $ _____ HC-7 DECALS $ 2.00 ea. $ _____ HC-7 POLO SHIRT (Size: ________ ) $ 25.00 ea. $ _____ HC-7 PATCHES $ 8.00 ea $ _____ Total Submitted $ ____________ Make checks payable to:“HC-7 Reunion Committee” and mail to :
Phil Poisson P.O. Box 531558
San Diego, Ca. 92153
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HC-7 NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2005
HC-7 / HC-9 / CSAR REUNION San Diego May 18 – 21, 2006
All hands, all years, all personnel assigned to HC-7 and other naval helicopter squadrons that participated in Naval Combat Search and Rescue Operations are fortunate to be hosted by the full service Handlery Hotel and Resort. We will have two large hospitality rooms, one at poolside. Parking is complimentary for hotel patrons and locals for all events including hospitality suites. This Hotel features many amenities, close to all, 10 minute walk to the Trolley & Fashion Valley Mall (20 Restaurants & 200 Stores, 6 Dept stores & AMC 18 Cineplex.
Featured events: Thurs 18 May USS Midway Twilight Flight Deck Reception Fri 19 May USS Midway Combat Air Crew Wings Ceremony Sat 20 May Handlery Hotel CSAR Banquet, Crystal Ballroom Sun 21 May Handlery Hotel Breakfast Buffet, Presidio Room MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY
Call 800-676-6567 or go to www.handlery.com to make reservations. Refer to “HC-7 Combat Search & Rescue”. Reservation cut off date is Monday 17 April, 2006. A charge of $98.35 will be required to hold reservations. Room rates are $89.00 +tax. ($98.35 total) or $525.00 ($580.13 total) per week (7 day deposit of room and tax 30 days in advance, cancel OK two weeks prior to arrival, deposit non-refundable after two weeks prior to arrival. These rates are honored 3 days prior to and after the reunion.
Here is what you should do now:
1. Review the schedule of events. 2. Complete the CSAR Reunion Registration Form 3. Calculate fees, send form and check to Phil Poisson 4. Call Handlery Hotel (800) 676-6567 or www.handlery.com to: 5. Make room reservations 6. Reserve Tee times at the Riverwalk Golf Course 7. Ask for local attraction information
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2006 Combat SAR REUNION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Tuesday 16 May & Wednesday 17 May Early Arrivals - No events scheduled. * Riverwalk Golf Course and ** All Day: Tours, Zoo, Museums, etc.
Thursday 18 May All Day: Hospitality Suites, Snacks and Refreshments. Display Memorabilia
Check In – Pick up purchased items. (Time to be announced) * Riverwalk Golf Course ** All Day: Tours, Zoo, Museums, etc. 1830 – 2130 MIDWAY Twilight Reception on the Flight Deck (Hosted bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres) Friday 19 May
All Day: Hospitality Suites, Snacks and Refreshments. Display Memorabilia 0730 CSAR Golf Tournament, Admiral Baker Field ** All Day: Tours, Zoo, Museums, etc. 1645 - Muster on the MIDWAY Pier for those interested in attending. 1700 – 1815 MIDWAY Combat Air Crew Wings Presentation 1900-2300 CSAR Happy Hour, CSAR Video, Sea Stories @ the Hospitality Suites
Saturday 20 May All Day: Hospitality Suites, Snacks and Refreshments. Display Memorabilia * Riverwalk Golf Course ** All Day: Tours, Zoo, Museums, etc. 1730 – 1815 Cocktail Reception (Cash Bar) in the Handlery Hotel Crystal Ballroom followed by CSAR Banquet 1830 – 2000 Dinner Buffet, Speaker, Perpetual Awards, Raffle
MENU Crisp Garden Salad w/choice of two Dressings
Marinated Grilled Vegetable Platter Panache of Seasonal Fruit
Chicken Dijon London Broil with Mushroom Sauce
Rice Pilaf Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Market Vegetables Chef’s Dessert Table
Brewed Coffee, Decaf Coffee and Tea Sunday 21 May 0830 – 1000 American Breakfast Buffet - Handlery Hotel
MENU Chilled Orange, Grapefruit, and Tomato Juice
Breakfast Pastries with Butter and Fruit Preserves Panache of Seasonal Fruit
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs Bistro Potatoes
Crisp Bacon, Sausage Links and Grilled Ham Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Assorted Teas
1000 All those interested Reunion Committee Meeting in Hospitality Room
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RIVERWALK GOLF COURSE Adjacent to the Hotel w/ Individual Rates for CSAR Hotel Guests
Mon- Thurs $59 Fri & Sat $69 Sun & Holidays $79
Contact Jimmy for Tee Times/details. www.handlery.com (619)298-0511 Fax:(619) 298-9793
** HANDLERY/ MWR OFFERS TICKETS ** (2005 season rates)
Sea World $46.95 / $35.50 Old Town Trolley Tours (Hotel Pick up)$24.00
San Diego Zoo (Deluxe) $27.00 /$25.50 Harbor Excursion (2hr. cruise) $18.00 / $8.00
Lego Land $39.95 / $30.00 Disney Daytripper $45.00
Questions, Comments, Complaints, Suggestions to: Chairman – Walt Lester 619-265-2321 [email protected] Co-Chair/Roster - Phil Poisson 619-429-4712 [email protected]
Alumni Chairman - Joe Skrzypek 619-460-9064 [email protected] Al Keil (HC-9) email: [email protected] Executive Committee - Lloyd Parthemer [email protected] Executive Committee - John Leach [email protected]
Web sites: Http://HC7SEADEVILS.ORG Http://CSAR-REUNION.COM
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MAY 2006 PERPETUAL AWARDS BALLOT
LAS VEGAS 2000 AWARDEES WERE:
BIG MOTHER Anne Parthemer MS. CLEMENTINE (Li’l Clem) Pat Clemmons CHRISTMAS IN JULY Bob “Pappy Elerick
PENSACOLA 2002 AWARDEES WERE:
BIG MOTHER Anne Parthemer MS. CLEMENTINE (Li’l Clem) Linda Lassen CHRISTMAS IN JULY John Birch
MEMPHIS 2004 AWARDEES WERE:
BIG MOTHER Louise Gregory MS. CLEMENTINE (Li’l Clem) Barbara Dallas CHRISTMAS IN JULY Lonnie Jaynes ******************************************************************************* SAN DIEGO, CA 2006
I (your name) _________________________________ nominate the following persons because I believe they are worthy, will proudly display the award in a prominent place, will pass on the award to the next awardee in 2008:
“ANNE PARTHEMER MEMORIAL, BIG MOTHER” ______________________________________________
“MS. CLEMENTINE” ______________________________
“CHRISTMAS IN JULY” ____________________________ ************************************************************************ I (circle one) can cannot volunteer to be an active reunion committee member for my choice of reunion location. I would like the 2008 Reunion location to be: (circle one, add city) NW _______________ NE_____________ MIDWEST _____________ SW ________________ SE ___________________ OTHER _____________________________
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"HC-7 SEADEVILS" DVD
From: John “Moon” Wilson After looking at the activities, I was wondering if it would be possible, somewhere during the week, we could share the "HC-7 SEADEVILS" DVD with those attending? There are quite a few folks out there, who have not seen the film, or even know of it's existence. I am offering a percentage of any sales, to be donated to the fund for our ready room aboard Midway, and this would be a perfect opportunity to let all hands be a part of that effort. Warmest Aloha's, John "Moon" Wilson ADC (AC) USN, RET ***************************************************************** NOTE: Many HC-7 members viewed Moon’s outstanding DVD in Memphis at the 2004 HC-7 Reunion. It will be shown in the hospitality suite after the after the Friday 19 May MIDWAY – USMC Combat Air Crew Wings presentation. ********************************************************************
Mystery Photo
Who are these guys??????
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Original Seadevil Decal
On 7 August 1968, the chief of Naval Operations approved HC-7’s squadron insignia. ATCS “R””B” KAYS originated and designed HC-7’s insignia, which was selected after a long search for an appropriate theme. HC-7’s insignia has as the central focal point CERBERUS who was acclaimed as one of the most feared creatures in Greek and Roman mythology. Like Cerberus, HC-7 rescue helicopters are guardians of the Gates of Hades (North Vietnam or possible death at sea). The three heads attached to a single body aptly symbolize the three basic missions of the squadron, i.e.; Rescue, Vertical Replenishment, and Utility. The three heads also signify the three models of helicopters assigned to HC-7, which are the Kaman UH-2A/B/C, Seasprite, Boeing UH-46A/D Sea Knight, and Sikorsky SH-3A Sea King. The gold circle surrounding the insignia represents a halo, hence the downed aviators reference to the rescue helicopter as an “ANGEL”.
(copied from 1968 HC-7 Command Report; by Ron Milam)
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Ron Milam (Historian) Update
The following items I will be bringing to the reunion FOR SALE:
1) Ron Milam coffee cups, $10.00, 26 in stock. 2) The graphic page has been updated and I will bring along 50 -100 at $5.00 each. two sided color 3) The HC-7 patch poster 17"x22", laminated is $35.00 each and I have 5 to bring along.
What I will be bringing to the reunion in May 2006
1) So far 22 binders full of photos and articles ( expanding daily) 2) Framed poster of HC-7 patches 3) All North Vietnam nautical charts with rescue locations added 4) Lassen ship commissioning DVD, Rescue 53 audio CD, Rescue seminar DVD, Don Post's DVD 5) Updated and very expanded (data) RESCUE LOG, wall size. 6) Copies of "Operation Thunderhead" book, I obtained permission to reprint (HC-7 1972) 7) Past reunion photos (2002 and 2004)
NOTE: Please add for members to bring their photos, articles and such, as would like the opportunity to scan all and return them to the owners to add to the history of HC-7.
Combat Aircrew Wings Presentation
This insignia for Aircrew Members was first established during World War II. In 1958 it was re-designated as the Combat Aircrew Insignia. It remains in use by the Marine Corps but was discontinued by the Navy. This was corrected through the efforts of Captain Jeff Wiant USN (Ret.) and RADM Bill Terry USN (Ret.) and has resulted in a most fitting tribute to those crewmen that went in harms way on many occasions as a matter of routine. This is an excerpt from the approval letter. “The Commandant of the Marine Corps (ASM), in response to Chief of Naval Personnel letter 1650 dated 29 Nov 00 has approved, the eligibility for the USMC Combat Aircrew Insignia with one star, for all qualifying personnel as follows:
All Enlisted Aircrewmen that participated in CSAR operations, and met the requirements delineated in paragraph 3310 of MCO 1000.6g, while attached to and serving in HS-2, HS-4, HS-6 and HS-8 from October 1965 to March 1968, HU-1/HC-1 from January 1966 to September 1967 and HC-7 from September 1967 to February 1973.”
At this time the following personnel will be presented their Combat Aircrew Wings on the 19th of May aboard
the USS MIDWAY CV-41 Tom McCann Don West Mike Foley Nick Brake Al “Guppy” Gaynor Edwin Davis (HS-2) James England (HS-2) Ted Roy (HS-2) ATC Taylor (HS-2) Bob Reichard Richard Stone (HS-2)
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