PAST EVENTS 12 February Past Presidents’ Remembrance Ceremony was very well attended. The follow-ing Past President’s were in attendance. Ken-neth Carter 1972-73; Willard Ventro 1989-90; George Dorsey 1996-97; Ran Purdy 1998-2000; Claire Purdy 2000-01; Robert Schiller 2003-04; Gene Rasmussen 2006; Greg De Veau 2009-10; Donald Hoover 2007-2008, 2010-2012; William Maxey 2008-09. The din-ner was outstanding and we thank the staff cooks for a fine dinner and the wait staff for a job well done. 16 February Chili Cook-off

UPCOMING EVENTS

04 March Daylight Savings Time Begins 05 March Branch 24 BOD meeting 1900 12 March Branch 24 regular meeting, 1900 at the FRC; 2012 Tax Filing presentation by Ship-mate Clarence Johnson. Light refreshments served after the meeting 16 March Las Vegas Night 6-11pm $10 at door 17 March St. Patrick’s Day 24 March Palm Sunday 31 March Easter Sunday 02 April Branch 24 BOD meeting 1900. 09 April Branch 24 regular meeting 1900 at the FRC. Nominations will be open for the 2013-14 branch officers. Light refreshments served af-ter the meeting. 20 April Central Liaison Meeting Hosted by Branch/Unit 181 held at the FRA National Headquarters in Alexandria, VA at 2:00 pm. April 21- 4th Annual Rock-On Warriors Rockfish Sporting Event—lunch is served at the FRC after their expedition on the water. April TBD Massing of the Colors at Ft. Meade.

President’s Report

Dear Shipmates,

I want to thank all of our shipmates who at-

tended the Branch meeting on January 8, to listen to

a presentation given by Edward Chow, Sr., Secretary

-Department of Veterans Affairs, State of Maryland.

He enlightened the shipmates about issues and con-

cerns voiced by veterans in the state. We held the

Past Presidents Dinner on February 12, which was

well attended. We recognized all of our Past Presi-

dents especially those who attended the dinner.

We gave a special presentation of a Flag in honor of

Shipmate Jack Wainio, Past Branch President, to

Lew Bearden, Chairman-Board of Governors. The

flag was flown over the USS Arizona in Honolulu,

HI.

For your information our current Branch

membership is 1,982 as of January 31, 2013. We are

the largest branch in the FRA but we are experienc-

ing a loss in membership each month. We should

strive to continue to recruit new members, and retain

the members currently on our roster. There is one

month remaining in our membership year, which

concludes on March 31, 2013. You are encouraged

to recruit at least one new member and if you have

some spear time, please consider joining the mem-

bership committee. Additional members are needed

to make phone calls to remind members to pay their

dues so we can continue to grow and be a strong

voice to be heard on Capitol Hill. Our Las Vegas

Night event will be held on March 16, which will be

an excellent time to invite guests to participate in this

activity to support our outreach projects. Thank you

for faithful support of Branch 24 projects and pro-

grams.

In Loyalty, Protection and Service

Shipmate Penny Collins, Branch President

(410) 267-0621

FraBranch24@gmail.com March/April 2013

SHIPMATES WHO HAVE RECEIVED ORDERS TO SERVE ON THE STAFF OF

THE SUPREME COMMANDER

Francis R Hauer Charles W Scott

Saundra K Spencer John C Sullivan

REST IN PEACE

Donald F Ames

Richard C Applegate

Donald W Baker

James R Baker

Howard F Bell

Raymond G Bourassa

Loris O Brewer, Jr.

Roger A Brown

Robert G Campbell

Kenneth V Carter

John P Christian

Stephen A Cilino

Michael Cogan

James W Cross

Vince Cuthie, Jr.

Clinton S Davis

Richard W Davy

Raymond F Dean

Nelson C Denison

John A DeSimone

Paul G Dix

James V Dodge

Lorne E Doyle

Norris L Durrell

Fred Ellis, Jr.

Amaury R Feo

David S Field

Martin R Fisher

Frank M Fogg

Ralph F Gambone

James W Geer

Robert L Gensler

Millard J Gomez

John T Hall

James F Hammel

Gary Hampton

Albert R Hartgrove

Robert E Haskell

Lewis C Hibbs

Richard A Hill

Henry H Holder, III

Edward R Huyer

Matthias L Hynes

Robert A James

Walter G Jeschke

Robert E Johnson

Arthur G Jutras

Dale H Kepner

Edward T Kreiner

Merle E Krueger

Anthony Kurdilla

George M Larkin, Jr.

Harold S Liddle

Edward J Majchrowicz

Ronald J Marzewski

Francis T McArdle

Peter A McGuire

Edward J McKenna

Robert L McKitrick

Jack T Merkle

Russell D Michener

Dale Miley

John P Mitchell

Carl L Moffett

Patrick H Moore

Richard T Moore

William D Morgan

Lewis F Mowrey, Jr.

Lawrence S Myers

Donald H Northam

Thomas G O'Neal

Randolph S Purdy

Lloyd Richards

Ronald J Ryland

William N Schaible

George L Schaudel

Charles J Schaus

Paul L Schortgen

Eugene R Seeley

James D Sikorski

John J Smith

Richard Stannard Smith

James L Stephens

Donald D Stephenson

Richard C Stern, Sr.

James A Strehle

Everett B Suchland

Anthony C Sudol, Jr.

Michael E Thagard

Byron G Toney

Ismael Torres, Jr.

Stanley E Toy

James E Van nostrand

Ernesto S Villamil

C Williams

William E Williams

John R Wolfe

Welcome Aboard New Shipmates

40—49 YEAR MEMBERS

50—59 YEAR MEMBERS

William S Banks

Lenton E Bostick

Ray F Carter, Jr.

Richard W Damme

Joseph E Early

David T Ehrenfried

Francis Eickhoff

Charles Geddes

Jimmy L Godwin

Felix Graves

Bert C Gregory

Richard Heckhaus

Leo J Hortch

Basil Kapchonick

David H Knight

John S Litz

David E Machen

Leroy J McIntosh

Michael A Mooney

Findon M Page

Lawrence Pelzel

R L Race

Robert E Reynolds

Robert L Rusteberg

Cecil V Schrock

Charles W Scott

Merle S Scouten

Clarence H Scruggs

Joseph Sparagna

Bert A Steinborn

William H Taylor

William B VanSant

Anthony Zuccaro

60+ YEAR MEMBERS

Robert F Biggs

Irving G Dickie

Norman E Harman

Henry R Harpe

Arthur E Kaleta

Pete Lisko

G H Loftus

Abner L McFaden

Edward W Sansom

John F Szpiech

Michael Wagner

Robert Coby

Douglas F. Elznic

James P. Getman

Stephen Hertel

William Holdren

Timothy S. McClay

Michael D. McCombs

James A. Peake

Aaron Porter

Mark A. Sentimore

AUXILIARY

Unit 24 Fleet Reserve Association March –April 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 Our Unit was well-represented at the Dec. viewing and funeral for Jack Wainio, husband of Unit member Sylvia Wainio. Please inform Linda of any cards sent, visits

paid to hospital patients, or other services that our members conduct.

Americanism: Stacy Fazekas collected and sent cookies, including packs of Girl Scout Cookies donated by Unit members, to soldiers over-seas for the holidays. Other items needed by the troops are phone call-ing cards and baby wipes. Diane Hoover, National President, and hus-band Don observed Pearl Harbor Day in Hawaii and visited with Branch and Unit 46 in Honolulu. Diane also visited the Veteran’s Cemetery in Reno, NV. Brian Porter sent a box of Christmas decorations for the troops overseas. Loretta Jorden presented to a Brownie Troop one of the flags obtained by the Unit from Sen. Barbara Mikulski’s office. The MVA offers a service to veterans: to have the word “Veteran” added to

their driver’s license, just present their DD-214 when renewing.

Welfare: Theresa Smith 410-757-8768 tcpinksmith@verizon.net Dot-tie Carter, Theresa and Kathy Bearden held the Christmas Bingo party at the nursing home. Our Unit stuffed and donated 25 Salvation Army gift stockings. Christmas cards, scarves and hats, handmade by Aman-da Smith and Mattie Kovac, were delivered to 120 VA Hospital patients. Unit members made personal visits with each patient, and had unex-pected local television coverage. Barb Hrynyshen and Mattie Kovac took a carload of gifts to Sarah’s House and donated food for the Light House Shelter. In Feb. donations of canned goods were collected for the Light House Shelter. Cleaning supplies were collected and donated for VA Hospital patients who are being discharged to independent living to help them set up housekeeping. For Bingo at the Nursing home in Jan., Theresa Smith and Pat Hall visited with patients, and Kathy Bearden brought Raven’s cupcakes as a treat. In March, Theresa will collect

Easter candy for Sarah’s House.

Membership: Sue Hogan asked for assistance in contacting members to renew memberships. A list of Charter members was prepared by Loretta Jorden, so that certificates can be prepared and presented along with 50 year pins at the Unit’s 50th Anniversary Dinner. Other members due to receive pins will be presented with them at a regular meetings. New members must attend an orientation meeting, held the 2nd Wed. of

each month at 7 pm., in order to obtain a parking decal and key card.

Youth Activities: Loretta Jorden (410) 956-6015 Loretta’s Girl Scouts are 9th graders this year, and are Senior Girl Scouts. Their recent activi-ties include baking cookies for the Club’s Children’s Christmas Party, wrapping gifts on Christmas Eve as a Troop fundraiser, handling chil-dren’s games at the LAFRA’s 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off, and enjoying their annual Mardi Gras celebration. For the Children’s Christmas Party, gifts were wrapped by Dottie Carter, Kathy Bearden and Toni O’Neill. Loretta’s Girl Scouts spent a full day in Ellicott City on their Sisterhood Journey patch. They have begun working toward their gold award. This week they are conducting a Brownie Troop meeting during which Emily,

our sponsored Scout, will receive her silver award.

VAVS: Our Unit will donate $200 toward expenses for the dedication

Upcoming events: March 2, 2013 - Unit’s 50th Birthday Party March 5, 2013 – Unit 24 meeting March 12, 2013 – Board of Governors meeting March 5, 2013 – Unit 24 meeting March 16, 2013 – Branch’s Las Vegas Night April 2, 2013- Unit 24 meeting April 13, 2013 – Annual Dinner/Dance April 14, 2013 – Massing of Colors- 2 pm- Ft. Meade April 19, 2013 – assist with prep for Vet K-9 race April 20, 2013 – CLC meeting April 21, 2013 – Vet K-9 Race at Quiet Waters Park April 26-27, 2013 – Annual Pilgrimage May 7, 2013- Unit 24 meeting June 4, 2013 – Past President’s Dinner July 25-28 , 2013 – ECR Convention, Falls Church, VA Oct 15-20, 2013 – National Convention – Chattanooga, TN

ceremony for the new VA Hospital in Ft. Meade.

Hospital: Mary Ellen McGrath (410) 956-5454 Mary Ellen continues

to collect glasses to donate to the Lions Club, and books for soldiers .

Publicity: Kathleen McCruden (410) 255-4757 Notices of our meet-ings are submitted for publication monthly on the Hometown Annapolis

website and in the Capital Gazette.

Unit Activities: Mary Ellen McGrath reported on Las Vegas Night, and thanked members who helped the committee she co-chaired with Kathy White and Mary Ann Gordon. Kathy Bearden, Barb Hrynyshen and Mattie Kovac served dinner and Toni handled the bank. Profits from the event will help to fund the Unit’s many Welfare projects. Unit members Loretta Jorden, Anne Tydings, Amanda Smith, Theresa Smith, Diane Hoover, Toni O’Neill and Sylvia Wainio attended the Mid-Year Meeting from Jan 17-20 in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Irene Romero chaired the Unit’s 3rd annual Chili Cook-Off held on 2/16/13, with Eimi-le Jorden conducting the auction. The event provided a fun break for families on a chilly Feb. day. Members helped sell tickets, and with set-up and hotdog sales on the day of the event. Cakes are needed for the Branch’s Las Vegas Night in March for the cake wheel. The Unit’s 50th Anniversary Celebration takes place on 3/2/13. Diane Hoover’s National President’s Project, National Vet Dogs, will hold a 5-K race at Quiet Waters Park on 4/21 beginning at 7:30 a.m. Help is needed with registration, sales, gift bags, water station, award table, shirt distribu-tion, and route marshals. Before the event on Fri., 4/19, help is need-ed at the Club to stuff gift bags. Our Annual Spring Dance will be co-chaired by Irene Romero, Toni O’Neill and Kathy Bearden. We have

nominated Toni O’Neill to run for the office of Regional President .

President’s Message: Dear LA FRA Members, Unit our members have been very busy, as usual, with our Unit’s 50th Anniversary Dinner on March 2nd; the charter of Unit 24 will be 50 years old. Nine of our current members were signers and hopefully will be able to attend our celebration. Bingo will be held on the last Thursday of February. Help is always appreciated. FRA will be holding their Las Vegas Night, March 16th, and our help is always appreciated. Please sign their sheet on the bulletin board if you are able to help. Looking for-ward to April showers and May flowers. Yours in Loyalty, Protection

and Service, Kathy Bearden, President LAFRA Unit 24

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT If you served in the military and would like to tell your

story, the Library of Congress wants you! As part of the

American Folklife Center, the Veterans History Project

collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal ac-

counts of American war veterans so that future genera-

tions may hear directly from veterans and better under-

stand the realities of war. If you would like more infor-

mation, please visit www.loc.gov/vets. Dr. Aaron B.

O’Connell, Assistant Professor of History, United States

Naval Academy, will be the guest speaker for the Branch

on April 9th, mark your calendars.

2013-14 FRC MEMBERSHIP

KEY CARDS & PARKING STICKERS

Your Annapolis FRC membership form will be in the NEXT ISSUE OF THE LOG.

!!! Renewals are DUE 30 JUNE !!! DO NOT PROCRASTINATE

or you may be charged a late fee. THE NEW RENEWAL FORM WILL BE POSTED

ONLINE A.S.A.P. www.FRCannapolis.org Print and Mail with your payment.

Your FRA or AUXILIARY Membership

must be In Good Standing

for FRA Verification

Call 800-FRA-1924 OR frabranch24@gmail.com

For AUxilary VeriFICATION

CALL 530-677-3925 or Msalafra@gmail.com

$10 AT THE DOOR

Includes food and $200 raffle drawing!

S AV E T H E D AT E

What: 69th EAST COAST REGIONAL CONVENTION

Where: Westin Tysons Corner

7801 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043

When: July 24-28

Who: FRA and Auxiliary members

There will be a fabulous welcome aboard party Friday

night, and a formal banquet dinner Saturday after the

business meetings. Ask your Branch Secretary for a

registration form.

Boys and girls age 7-17 are eligible;

for more information contact Don Hoover

410-212-8650

dajhoover@bigplanet.com www.dcsoapboxderby.org

June 22nd on Capital Hill in Washington DC

Shipmates, Auxiliary & Club

NOTICE ! NOTICE! NOTICE! Shipmate Clarence Johnson will

hold a 1/2 hour presentation on filing

your 2012 tax returns at the Branch

meeting scheduled for March 12,

2013. Shipmate Clarence will give a

brief overview of tax changes and

any tax deductions applicable for

veterans in the State of Maryland.

Call 800-937-8461 mention LA FRA/FRA, to make reservations.

TUESDAY NIGHT

$15.95 Endless Fresh Mussels!

Choose Garlic &

Wine Style or

Marinara Style,

Includes Garlic

Bread!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

$5-6oz Cheese Burgers!

Comes with Let-

tuce, Tomato,

Onion, Choice of

Side & Cheese!

THURSDAY NIGHT

$11-Meatloaf Dinner Includes

House Salad, Mashed Potatoes &

Gravy, fresh Veggies, Hot Rolls &

Butter!

FRIDAY NIGHT

$25.95-16oz Porterhouse

Steak Dinner (Reg $31.95)

Includes small

House Salad,

Fresh Veggies,

Baked Potato,

Hot Rolls &

Butter!

SATURDAY NIGHT

$12-Endless Spaghetti &

Meatballs! Includes Caesar

Salad & Garlic Bread!

SUNDAY NIGHT

$14.95– (2) 8oz Center Cut

Pork Chops! Includes small

House Salad, Fresh Veggies,

Potatoes, Hot Rolls & Butter!

FLEET DINNER SPECIALS!

Branch 24 Las Vegas Night Saturday March 16th 6pm - 11pm $10 Includes Hot & Cold Buffet!

$200 Door Prize!

FLEET RESERVE CLUB MARCH 2013 Page 6

STEAK DINNER NIGHT!

Sunday March 24th 5pm

Delicious Marinated 8oz Choice Flat Iron Steak with Garden Salad, Baked Potato & Sour Cream,

Fresh Green Beans, Rolls & Butter...$12.95

ENTERTAINMENT

March 1st Blue Suede Bop

March 8th Annapolis Junction

March 15th

Gary & The Groove

March 22nd G3 Band

March 29th Frank & Trish

March 30th JD Karaoke

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration! Sunday March 17th!!! Sunday Brunch Served 10am-1pm Special Items for Brunch! Half Price Apps 1pm-4pm! Come on down for Shepherd's Pie, Corned Beef & Cabbage and Irish Stew 4pm till 8pm!

NASCAR SUNDAYS!

Half Price Select Appetizers

Every Sunday from 1pm to

4pm!

EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH

March 31st, 10am and Noon Seating’s Available!

Easter Egg Hunt for the Kids!

Please Call for Reservations of any Size!

BRANCH 24, FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

serving current and former enlisted members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard

in the Annapolis area www.fra24.org

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

US POSTAGE

PAID

PERMIT NO. 83

ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401

BRANCH 24

FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

100 COMPROMISE STREET

ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401

BRANCH OFFICERS

Penny Collins 800-FRA-1924x123 President Richard Bonnett 410-757-4983 1st Vice President David Guerra 240-244-1397 2nd Vice President Valerie Reed 619-254-0263 Secretary/Treasurer Don Hoover 410-757-9325 Jr. Past President

STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Americanism/Patriotism Chris Erickson Audit, Budget & Finance Jack O’Neill Hospital, Welfare & Rehabilitation George Dorsey Legislative Service Jim Duffy Membership & Retention Penny Collins By Laws & Rules Paul Dix Public Relations Chris Pariseau Youth Activities Lisa Ann Walker Contributions Jack Thibodeau Adopt a Highway Fred Grady FRC Liaison Lew Bearden Chaplain: Chuck Castellaw Two Bell: George Dorsey MAA: Historian: Paul Dix

Board of Directors Claire Purdy Chris Pariseau Jack O’Neill Gene Rasmussen George Dorsey Dan McGrath

Jim Duffy Jack Thibodeau Ed McGrath