Past Events June 15 Branch 24 General Meeting and Installation of Branch/Unit Officers-A special thanks to Past President Bill Maxey for conducting the Installation ceremony, and to FRC Manager, Brian Porter, and staff for providing a delicious meal and great service. June 15 All American Soap Box Derby. Branch, Unit, and FRC sponsored Tori Slawinski won 2nd Place in her division. Upcoming Events July 02 Board of Directors meeting 1900 at the FRC July 04 Independence Day July 09 Branch 24 regular meeting 1900 at the FRC July 16 FRC BOG Meeting July 20 Quarterly Central Liaison Committee meeting; election of officers. Branch 93, PAX River, 21707 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD July 25-28 FRA 69th East Coast Regional Convention SPONSORED IN PART BY BRANCH & UNIT 24 in Falls Church, VA at the Westin Tysons Corner, 7801 Leesburg Pike, (703)893-1340 FRA block room rates are $94 per night plus taxes. This is a fun event for all FRA members. Opening Ceremony 1400, Friday, with Karaoke to follow. Business session 0900-1600 with formal banquet and dancing to follow. Aug 4 Happy Birthday, U.S. Coast Guard Aug 6 Board of Directors meeting 1900 at the FRC Aug 13 Branch 24 regular meeting 1900 at the FRC Aug 20 FRC BOG Meeting September - tentatively Saturday the 21st. We are in the process of making plans for the annual picnic at the Bay Room, Greenbury Point. Tickets will be sold in advance and Shipmate 2nd VP, Marisol Maloney is the point of contact. October 15-21 85th FRA National Convention, FLEET 12 to get the FRA/LAFRA Convention room rates. Detailed Convention itinerary is available on the homepage at www.FRA.org. President’s Report UPCOMING EVENTS Branch 24 Website www.fra24.org PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear Shipmates, It is my honor and privilege to be your newly elected President for 2013-2014. I will strive to make Branch 24 the best veterans group in the FRA. My main focus will be: increase our membership, retain current members, provide programs and activities which will sustain our members so they will attend meetings. I have chosen to participate in the Wounded Warriors/Navy Safe Harbor Programs, which will be my project for the year. I would like to ask the members of Branch 24 to join me in assisting these veterans by volunteering your time for whatever they need. I will also ask you to support the effort to reduce the FRC mortgage by purchasing raffle tickets. Interestingly, the ticket number you purchase is good for all daily drawings through the year and stays in the pool even if you win multiple times. By playing the game you help reduce the club’s overhead as well. The Branch can be a great place for our members to visit and participate in programs, which includes having volunteers serve on committees to support Americanism/Patriotism, Youth Activities, Membership and special projects. If you would like to volunteer, please contact me. We had great participation by our members at the Memorial Day Parade which is co-sponsored by Branch 24 and the City of Annapolis. Our Branch and Unit members participated in the parade and services at the City Dock. We held Memorial services at the Fleet Reserve Club Dock with a fresh wreath adorned with a rose for each Branch 24 shipmate (29) and Unit Member (3) that passed away in the past year. (continued on pg. 4) …...
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Past Events
June 15 Branch 24 General Meeting and Installation
of Branch/Unit Officers-A special thanks to Past
President Bill Maxey for conducting the Installation
ceremony, and to FRC Manager, Brian Porter, and
staff for providing a delicious meal and great service.
June 15 All American Soap Box Derby. Branch,
Unit, and FRC sponsored Tori Slawinski won 2nd
Place in her division.
Upcoming Events
July 02 Board of Directors meeting 1900 at the FRC
July 04 Independence Day
July 09 Branch 24 regular meeting 1900 at the FRC
July 16 FRC BOG Meeting
July 20 Quarterly Central Liaison Committee
meeting; election of officers. Branch 93, PAX River,
21707 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD
July 25-28 FRA 69th East Coast Regional
Convention SPONSORED IN PART BY BRANCH
& UNIT 24 in Falls Church, VA at the Westin Tysons
Corner, 7801 Leesburg Pike, (703)893-1340 FRA
block room rates are $94 per night plus taxes. This is a
fun event for all FRA members. Opening Ceremony
1400, Friday, with Karaoke to follow. Business
session 0900-1600 with formal banquet and dancing
to follow.
Aug 4 Happy Birthday, U.S. Coast Guard
Aug 6 Board of Directors meeting 1900 at the FRC Aug 13 Branch 24 regular meeting 1900 at the FRC
Aug 20 FRC BOG Meeting
September - tentatively Saturday the 21st. We are in
the process of making plans for the annual picnic at
the Bay Room, Greenbury Point. Tickets will be sold
in advance and Shipmate 2nd VP, Marisol Maloney is
the point of contact.
October 15-21 85th FRA National Convention,
FLEET 12 to get the FRA/LAFRA Convention room
rates. Detailed Convention itinerary is available on the
homepage at www.FRA.org.
President’s Report
UPCOMING EVENTS
Branch 24 Website
www.fra24.org
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear Shipmates,
It is my honor and privilege to be your
newly elected President for 2013-2014. I will
strive to make Branch 24 the best veterans group in
the FRA. My main focus will be: increase our
membership, retain current members, provide
programs and activities which will sustain our
members so they will attend meetings.
I have chosen to participate in the Wounded
Warriors/Navy Safe Harbor Programs, which will
be my project for the year. I would like to ask the
members of Branch 24 to join me in assisting these
veterans by volunteering your time for whatever
they need. I will also ask you to support the effort
to reduce the FRC mortgage by purchasing raffle
tickets. Interestingly, the ticket number you
purchase is good for all daily drawings through the
year and stays in the pool even if you win multiple
times. By playing the game you help reduce the
club’s overhead as well.
The Branch can be a great place for our
members to visit and participate in programs,
which includes having volunteers serve on
committees to support Americanism/Patriotism,
Youth Activities, Membership and special
projects. If you would like to volunteer, please
contact me.
We had great participation by our members
at the Memorial Day Parade which is co-sponsored
by Branch 24 and the City of Annapolis. Our
Branch and Unit members participated in the
parade and services at the City Dock. We held
Memorial services at the Fleet Reserve Club Dock
with a fresh wreath adorned with a rose for each
Branch 24 shipmate (29) and Unit Member (3) that
passed away in the past year. (continued on pg. 4) …...
SHIPMATES NOW SERVING ON THE STAFF OF THE SUPREME COMMANDER
Past President Kenneth V Carter Past President Michael Wagner
Thomas J. Duignan Martin R Fisher
Henry E Fulkoski Richard Heckhaus Frederick D Singer Joseph Sparagna
REST IN PEACE
Alicia Belmas
Clarence A. Bicknell
Charles L. Collins
Samuel E Critchfield
Eric B. Dietz
David M. Dye
Bridget M. Engels
Ronald R. Harris
Richard L Keating
Lawrence W. Korman
Ronald G. Liston
James Martinelli
Ryan M McClay
Frank D. McCleskey
Hector R. Melendez
Michael R. Mulligan
Edward S. Petersen
Robert Plunkitt
George A Purring, Jr.
Thomas H Schiffgens, (SS)
Robert Torrison
William Weisenborn
Scott Williams
Thomas E Wiseman
Steven Youngquist
AUXILIARY
Unit 24 Fleet Reserve Association July—August 2013
UNIT MEETINGS: Katherine Bearden, President 410-255-6620
Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7:35 p.m.
The Board of Directors meetings precede regular meetings at 7:00 p.m.
Chaplain: Linda Masterson (410) 263-3569 It has been a difficult month, as some of our members and their families have experienced serious illnesses and lost loved ones. Ken Carter passed away after a lengthy illness; Dottie and her family need our continued support and prayers. Bob and Janice Jenkins appreciate everyone’s care and concern during Bob’s ongoing illness. Kimball Wheet, son of Virginia Wheet and brother of Loretta Jorden, passed away suddenly from complications following surgery. Please inform Linda of cards sent or visits paid to members or their families. Linda was unable to attend May’s meeting due to illness, and Mary Ellen McGrath served as chaplain. Theresa Smith’s mother in law is recuperating from surgery to
heal a broken leg.
Americanism/Patriotism: Stacy Fazekas Troops to whom Stacy was sending supplies have returned home. Claire Purdy’s son is now in Afghanistan, so we may now send items to him to share with troops. Stacy reported that our Unit was represented in the Annapolis Memorial Day Parade on May 27 by Loretta Jorden, her daughter Loretta and their cousin, and herself. Our Unit was represented at the 5/19 Ft. Meade Massing of the Colors by Anne Tydings, Loretta, her daughter Loretta,
and Kathy McCruden. Diane Hoover received our Unit’s new banner.
Welfare: Theresa Smith 410-757-8768 [email protected] A new Welfare chairperson is needed for the upcoming year. Duties include preparing and delivering holiday food baskets, and collecting and distributing donated items. In the past months clothing and linens were delivered to Sarah’s House and My Brother’s Pantry and Camp Greentop. For Sarah’s House, Mattie brought items, Diane donated a ham and Theresa made casseroles. The Autism Walk and Oklahoma Relief Fund were other causes that we helped to support. Theresa attended the Tea Party at Melwood, at which some military children are students. Barbara Hrynyshen, Mattie Kovac and Theresa donated clothing during the past month. Barb Hrynyshen, Mattie, Theresa, Linda
Masterson and Sylvia Wainio all work at the Thrift Shop now.
Membership: Sue Hogan Our membership is 583 on 4/1/13. 2013-14 Officers: Kathy Bearden-President; Susan Hogan-Vice president; Toni O’Neill-Treasurer; Kathy McCruden-Secretary; Diane Hoover-Financial Secretary. Directors: Loretta Jorden, Dorothy Carter, Barb Hrynyshen, Janice Jenkins, Linda Masterson, Mary Ellen McGrath, June Rasmussen, Amanda Smith, Theresa Smith, Anne Tydings and Sylvia
Wainio.
Youth Activities: Loretta Jorden (410) 956-6015 Eight volunteers consisting of Girl Scouts and family members helped with the Vet Dogs Walk at Quiet Waters, by monitoring pathways and providing pedestrian safety. On 5/25, the Girls participated in the Pilot program at the Bay Bridge Airport, which was geared toward Scouts in grades 5-12. Girl Scout Loretta Jorden participated with the Unit in both the Massing of the Colors and the Memorial Day parade. The Unit helped to sponsor
young racers in the Annual DC Soap Box Derby Race held on 6/15.
VAVS: For the upcoming year Theresa will chair the VAVS committee,
Upcoming events: July 2, 2014 Unit meeting July 25-28 , 2013 – ECR Convention, Falls Church, VA Oct 15-20, 2013 – National Convention – Chattanooga, TN
in memory of Ken Carter. Last month she took to the Annapolis VA Center coffee and supplies. In July she will collect for the Center tea bags, hot chocolate and Splenda. A vintage car show will be held there on 6/15. Theresa learned that a Branch member works at the
Center.
Hospital: Mary Ellen McGrath (410) 956-5454 continues to collect glasses for donation to the Lions Club and books for soldiers such as mysteries, biographies and science fiction. Barb Hrynyshen received thanks from Mary Ellen for her recent donation. A box may be placed in the Club for people to easily drop off their used items. Bingo games at the nursing home will resume in Sept. For the past few months, Valerie Reed and Terry Douglas stepped in to help with Bingo, helping
to make the event a fun diversion for the patients.
Publicity: Kathleen McCruden (443) 742-4841 Notice of meetings was submitted for publication in the community news online and in the Capital Gazette. E-mail messages containing news and events are circulated to our members on a regular basis. If any member wishes
to add an e-mail address to the circulation list, please call Kathy.
Unit Activities: Amanda Smith Joint installation of officers was held on 6/15. The Unit’s Past Presidents’ ceremony was held on 6/4. The Annual Pilgrimage at Arlington was held 4/26-27 and was a special time for Diane Hoover as National President, and for all Unit 24 members. Our National President’s Project, National Vet Dogs, held its walk at Quiet Waters Park on 4/21. Diane and the project’s coordinators greatly appreciated generous assistance from Unit members who helped with registration, sales, gift bags, water station, award table, shirt distribution, and other duties. Prior to the event on 4/19, members helped at the Club to prepare gift bags. On 4/13 our Annual Spring Dance ‘Sock Hop’ was a fun and successful event, co-chaired by Irene Romero, Toni O’Neill and Kathy Bearden. It was quite profitable, as decorating and other costs were minimized due to creativity and ingenuity of the committee members. Our Unit will be represented at the ECR Meeting July 25-28 at Westin Hotel in Tyson’s Corner, VA, by Diane Hoover, Toni O’Neill, Steve Toulotte, Sylvia Wainio, Theresa Smith, Amanda Smith Loretta Jorden, Anne Tydings and Dottie Carter. Next CLC meeting will be held 7/20 at Pax River,
Branch and Unit 93.
Refreshment Committee: Sylvia Wainio Thanks to all who provided ‘pot luck desserts’ for the June meeting. Refreshments will be needed
next for our September meeting.
Good of the Order: Steve Toulotte thanked all who supported his daughter in American Society for Suicide Prevention’s walk; their team raised a total of $15,000. Theresa and Linda Masterson are planning our Unit’s new cookbook. A cover contest will be held and recipes are
needed. Please contact Theresa or Linda for more information.
Elections for 2013-2014 Officers and BOD’s were held, installation was Saturday June 15th. Thank you for reelecting me as President of Unit24. My first year was a real learning experience, with lots of help from all members, especially Unit 24 officers and BOD’s. Newly elected officers and BOD of Unit 24 will be planning for the coming year budget and to discuss ideas for events and fund raisers. All members are invited to attend.
Our own Toni O’Neil is running for President of LAFRA-East Coast Region. The conference will be held in Falls Church, Va. on July 26th thru 29th. Let’s put our support behind her. Diane Hoover’s year as NP-LAFRA comes to end at the National Convention, in Chattanooga, Tn., October 16th thru 20th.
The FRC is running a lottery based on the Md. Lottery daily pick 3, the proceeds from this fund raiser is going towards the mortgage on our Club. The FRC would appreciate your held in making this a success. Tickets are $20, the drawings are daily for a 365 days, starting July 1st.
Unit 24 wishes all Dads a fun filled and enjoyable Father’s Day.
July 4th, Independence Day - We thank all members and veterans of the US military for keeping our country free, enabling all citizens of our great country can celebrate Independence Day – July 4th in the manor they choose. Thanks You!!!!
In Loyalty, Protection & Service, Katherine J. Bearden, President Unit 24
…...Unfortunately, Congressional and DOD Budget
cuts prevented us from using the Navy YP Boat
which we would have taken us to the Severn River
for Memorial Services.
We had a grand joint installation ceremony
and dinner for the officers of the FRA ranch 24 and
Auxiliary Unit 24 on June 15th. Pins and certificates
were extended to shipmates for their contributions. It
was well-attended by members and their guests.
I am excited about all of the projects and
programs to be implemented in 2013-14. Come join
us !
Yours in Loyalty, Protection and Service,
Richard Bonnett, President Branch 24, FRA
MONDAY IS SHRIMP NIGHT
$3 Off Spiced Shrimp!
$3 off Half Pound or
$6 off Full Pound
TACO TUESDAY NIGHT
$3 Taco Tuesday is Back!
Delicious Ground Beef with taco
seasoning, cheese, lettuce, tomato,
onion, sour cream and taco sauce!
Choose Taco shell or Taco Boat!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
$6.50-6oz Cheese Burgers!
Comes with Lettuce, Tomato,
Onion, Choice of Side & Cheese!
(Onion Rings and other toppings
for additional cost.)
FLEETLOAF
THURSDAY NIGHT
$12-Meatloaf Dinner Includes
House Salad, Mashed Potatoes &
Gravy, Veggies, Hot Rolls &
Butter!
FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY
$14.95 Fish Fry! Delicious
Atlantic Haddock deep fried
in beer batter! Includes a
small House Salad, Fresh
Veggies, Potatoes, Hot Rolls &
Butter!
SATURDAY NIGHT
$20.95 Flatiron Steak & 6
Large Spiced Shrimp
Dinner! Includes House
Salad, Baked Potato, Veggies,
Hot Rolls & Butter!
SUNDAY NIGHT
$14.95– (2) 8oz Center Cut
Pork Chops! Includes small
House Salad, Fresh Veggies,
Mashed Potatoes, Hot Rolls &
Butter!
FLEET DINNER SPECIALS!
FLEET RESERVE CLUB Page 5
JULY 21st & August 18th $12.95 STEAK DINNER NIGHT 4:30PM!
Delicious Marinated 8oz Choice Flat Iron Steak with Garden Salad, Baked Potato & Sour Cream, Fresh
Green Beans, Rolls & Butter! Live Music on the Deck with Harry Evans!
Independence Day Thursday July 4th 4pm
Enjoy Dinner & Fireworks on the Deck! Tickets are $35.00 Adults $15 Kids. The Club will close at 2pm
and reopen at 4pm. Dinner will be served from 4:30-6:30 followed by Dessert from 6:30-7:30
Serving Times are Firm!
***Volunteers will be needed to help man the Hospitality Room. The shifts will be 2 hours and you will be
pouring drinks, restocking the bar or selling drink tickets. It’s a great way to meet others!
WHERE: The Westin Tysons Corner
7801 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church VA 22043 (703) 893-1340
WHEN: July 25-27
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, July 25 - Hospitality/Presidential Suite opens for cards, drinks and socializing (all day)
- Delegate Registration (1200-1600)
Friday, July 26 - Delegate Registration (0900-1200)
- Opening Ceremonies (1400)
- Welcome Aboard Meet & Greet with karaoke
Saturday, July 27th - FRA/Auxiliary business meetings (0900-1600)
- Banquet and Installation of East Coast Officers
with DJ and dancing (1800-midnight)
This Convention is sponsored in part by Branch 24. If you have not been to a convention yet, make
this one a priority. All FRA conventions are free to members. The dinner is $50 and helps to offset
the cost of the hall space. Please support the FRA and the East Coast Region by attenting. Your
banquet dinner must be paid in advance by July 12th to:
FRA, East Coast Regional Convention
C/O Toni O’Neill, RVPEC LAFRA
105 Charles Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
If you are in sales, you may purchase
table space for $25 to sell your wares.
There will be vendors sell FRA and
military merchandise.
WITH REVERENCE FOR GOD AND COUNTRY, AND BEING EVER MINDFUL OF THE GLORIOUS TRADITIONS
OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY, MARINE CORPS AND COAST GUARD;
OUR DUTY TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA;
OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO AID IN MAINTAINING ADEQUATE DEFENSE FOR OUR BELOVED COUNTRY;
OUR DESIRE TO ASSIST IN OBTAINING THE BEST TYPE OF PERSONNEL FOR OUR SEA SERVICES;
OUR INTEREST IN THE WELFARE OF THOSE WHO SERVED AND ARE NOW SERVING;
OUR DEVOTION TO OUR SHIPMATES IN GOOD FORTUNE OR DISTRESS;
OUR REVERENCE FOR THE MEMORY OF OUR DEPARTED SHIPMATES;
WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER AND DECLARE THIS TO BE
THE PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
Preamble to the Constitution of the Fleet Reserve Association
BRANCH OFFICERS
Richard Bonnett 410-757-4983 President David Guerra 240-244-1397 1st Vice President Marisol Maloney _____________ 2nd Vice President Valerie Reed 619-254-0263 Secretary/Treasurer Penny Collins 800-FRA-1924x123 Jr. Past President
STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Americanism/Patriotism ___________ Audit, Budget & Finance Jack O’Neill Hospital, Welfare & Rehabilitation George Dorsey Legislative Service Jim Duffy Membership & Retention William Maxey By Laws & Rules Paul Dix Public Relations ____________ Youth Activities ____________ Contributions Jack Thibodeau Adopt a Highway Fred Grady
Chaplain: Chuck Castellaw Two Bell: George Dorsey MAA: John Bocchicchio Historian: Paul Dix
BRANCH 24, FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
serving current and former enlisted members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard
