Editor's Notes

You remember how, when you were in school, you had to bring an excuse from your Mother telling why you were absent. Well, this is Bill's excuse for missing the August mailing deadline. On July 20, 1999 our son Joe and wife Cindy presented us with a new grandson – Joseph Edward Bowers, Jr. All Aerograph production stopped as we departed for Virginia Beach to visit our new grandson and his Mommy and Daddy. Of course, he's beautiful. Have pictures if you

're

interested. Little Joey is our twelfth grand-child. We returned home on July 31 and our daughter and family from Minnesota arrived on August 2 for a ten day visit. Please excuse Editor/Grandpa Bill. P.S. Congratulations Monterey on the 25

th NWSA Reunion.

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I want to take this opportunity to thank Bud Parham for his kind words about The Aerograph. Bill

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I received word from Mo Gibbs that Stew Riley was operated on for a brain tumor at Tripier Hospital on July 15. Anyone wanting to send a card or letter can send it to his home address: 49-074 Kamehameha Highway Kaneohe HI 96744 I received word from Ray Hennessey that Ray Boylan recently had quadruple by-pass surgery and is doing fine. You can write Ray at: 9622 Leeswood Lane Matthews NC 28105-2017

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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Publication Information: The Aerograph is published quarterly in February, May, August, and November. Contributions must be received, by the Editor, not later than the 15th of January, April, July, and October. Articles and letters can be submitted in any fonnat, typed or handwritten. If you have a PC, you can send your article on a 3 1/2 inch diskette and save me some typing. I now have MS Office 97 and can use most any software. However, your MAC and Apple Software still comes up UNKNOWN FORMAT. Diskettes will be re-turned if requested. If you are on-line you can E-Mail v_ our info to BBOWERS@PRODIGY.NET. My 24 Hour Fax Number is 352-787-9386. Be sure to include my name on the cover page. My address is listed below. BILL BOWERS Association Officers: President: ALCM Norm Macomber, USN RET 815 Brookside Drive, Toms River, NJ08753-4340 (732) 349-6737 <normarmac@aol. corn> First VP: LCDR D. "Deacon" Holden, USNRET 4114 Morrell Street, San Diego, CA 92109-5517 (619) 270-9807 <deacon@cts.com> Second V. P.• CW03 Jim Romano, USN RET 4235 Shelton Drive, Pomfret, MD 20675-3328 (301) 932-0594 <aerojro@aol. com> Sec}./Treas: A GC Jim Stone, USN RET 428 Robin Road, Waverly, OH 45690-1523 (740) 947-7111 < jstone@zoomnet.net> E-MAIL ADDRESS: jstone@zoomnet.net Aerograph Editor: CWO4Bill Bowers, USN RET 725 Prado Drive, Lady Lake, FL 32159-5740 (352) 750-2970 <bbowers@prodigy.net> Association Committees: Reunion Chair: CDR Marty Nemcoskv, USN RET 4721 Red Coat Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455-4708 (757) 497-6872 <marbamem@juno.com> Historian: CDR Don Cruse, USN RET 567 N Livingston St., Arlington, VA 22203-1024 (703) 524-9067 <doncruseafuno. corn> Scholarship: A GCM Mike McGlothlin, UNS RET 555 Alakoka Drive. Diamonhead, MS 39525-3420 (601) 255-1441 mcglothlin@cnmoc.navy.mil Nominating: AGCMMoon Mullen, USN RET 1506 Kirk Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-3516 (805) 496-1348 Audit Chair: AGC John Rodriguez, USN RET 8981 Shep Street, San Diego, CA 92123-3045 (619) 278-5431 Finance Chair: AGCMBob Bentley, USN RET 2022 Zeta Court, Orange Park, FL 32073-6012 (702) 871-1577

The Prez Says The Monterey Chapter was certainly a gracious host for our 25th annual reunion. All of the events were first class. Perhaps the one item that indicated the depth of planning for the reunion was the name tag. It was legible from 20 yards. I'm not quite sure what this indicates about our members. Thank you. Monterey. Well done. The Scholarship Fund was the beneficiary of some very significant contributions during the reunion. The raffle of the "suncatcher" by the Southeast Chapter, the contribution from the Potomac Chapter. and the golf tourney proceeds presented by the Meteorology and Oceanography Command in Mississippi were most generous and greatly appreciated. The number of members that volunteered to carry on the Association work next year was very gratifying. John Rodriquez will be the new president. He will be assisted by Herb Goodland as 1st vice-president and Dan Hewins as 2nd vice-president. Congratulations to them. My primary goal for this year is to increase our membership. We have two sources for potential members: (1) those who are on the nonmember "B" list and (2) those who are on active duty. I intend to give gift memberships to several acquaintances on the nonmember list. I plan to do this so that the November issue of The Aerograph will be mailed to them. Jim Stone tells me that this procedure does result in some additional retention. If you think that this is a viable idea, please join me in the effort. I also plan to work with the new Meteorology and Oceanography Command Master Chief, Bob Harlan, and try to promulgate the idea that our organization does exist and is worth joining. If any member has any ideas that you feel will be useful in this area, please share them with me. Have you visited our new web site? It is very active and full of information. Please visit us at:

http://www.navalweather.org

CLASSIFIED SECTION Wanted. One dedicated individual to acquire appropriate records of persons and incidents considered to be part of NWSA in order to preserve our past. The successful candidate will he a self-starter and highly motivated with the expectation of receiving neither salary nor benefits. Apply to NWSA president or contact NWSA historian for further details. Don Cruse is interested in slowing down his hectic schedule that has consumed him for the past many years. Finding a replacement historian will help in this effort. Wanted. Sea stones dealing with past incidents associated with NWSA. We need more Frank Baillies, Fred Baillies, and Don Cruses to share memories of past events that have occurred over the years. Send items to Bill Bowers so that he can keep The Aerograph lively and interesting. Publishing our magazine every three months is not an easy task. Having a plethora of material to draw on will make his job that much easier. Let's give Bill all the help that we can.

Enjoy the rest of the summer. NWSA President Norm Macomber

"Night of Peace" by Reah Guerro

I couldn't fall asleep one night and so I tossed and turned– I asked myself what is it that

makes my spirit yearn? Did I forget to thank my GOD

for the things that He had done– Was I the person who'd turned my

back on help to a lonely one? Did I contribute in any way to promoting gossip I'd learned? Or was it that I felt unworthy of deed that were unearned?

I punched my pillow down again and turned my thoughts to sleep–

But again there was a nagging about promises to keep.

And then a whisper came to me and said "Do not fret about foolish things nor the

future you sometimes dread. For I will keep My promises that you

in the Bible you've read. And I will keep you through the night safe.

all cares gone So sleep, my lamb with the blessed peace I give.

Till you wake to a blessed dawn.

NECROLOGY

AGCM Ralph Padron, USN RET Died date unknown

CAPT John W. Sullivan, USN RET Died date unknown

CAPT Kenneth J. Nordstrom, USNR RET Died 1997

AGC Ed Fryman, USN RET Died March 1998

LCDR R. G. "Sam" Rayburn, USN RET Died May 1998

AGC Ed Valente, USN RET Died January 1999

LT Caloway West, USN RET Died January 1999

AG 1 Earl L. P. Baum Died 1999

Helen Tilden, wife of CAPT Charles Tilden, USN RET Died June 9, 1999

LCDR Bruce Hepner, USN RET Died July 1999

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FROM THE SECRETARY/TREASURER'S DESK 14 JULY 1999

In the last issue, the cutoff date was shown as 11 May. It should have been I1 April. Sorry for the confusion. All changes and additions that have occurred since 11 April are included in this issue. As of 14 July, we have 624 members. This includes 343 Life Members. There are 143 whose dues expired on 30 June. Reminder cards have been sent to them and I am starting to get responses from them. Another fiscal year has passed and it was a very fruitful one in regards to NWSA member financial support. In addition to generous individual contributions made in response to the letter from Mo Gibbs, three substantial amounts were received for our Scholarship Fund: Southeast Chapter held a raffle for a stained glass piece in memory of Zemo Tarnowski and raised $1255.00 Potomac Chapter temporarily established a "Zemo" fund and raised $1000.00 The staff at CNMOC Headquarters in Stennis sponsored a golf tournament and raised $1450.00 These three efforts combined to raise a total of $3705.00. Some of this was for Current use. The portion that was for Principal will be added to our investments. Scholarship awards this year totaled $6000.00. The contributions to the computer fund totaled $872500 with more still coming in. The response to the letter from Deacon Holden almost overwhelmed us. All software and hardware has been delivered and installed. It is all Y2K compatible. The excess in the fund has been deposited in a Money Market fund on approval from the Executive Board. For the response to both of these efforts -- THANK YOU,

THE CUTOFF DATE FOR THIS ARTICLE WAS 14 JULY 1999

SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS WERE RECEIVED FROM

xAG3 JOHN G. BARB USN REL AGCM JOHN BUZZANCO, USN RET CDR FLIP COYNE-MCDONALD. USNR RET AGC GEORGE L. GLEASON. ISSN RET AGC MOISES R. GONZALEZ, USN RET AGC JOHN N. KIPS. USN RET LT CLYDE MARGESON, USN RET CAPT EDGAR MARTIN, USNR RET

AGCS GENE MERRILL, USN RET AGC M.R. "SPEEDY"' MONROE, USN RET CAPT HARRY NIC HOI SON. USN RET AGC MARTIL L. NILES. ISSN RET LCDR G.D. "BUD" PARHAM, USN RET xAG1 PAUL D. PETERSON, USN REL CAPT THOMAS PIWOWAR, USN RET xAG2 RALPH D. REYNOLDS, USNR REL

AGCS L J. ROKOSL, USN RET CAPT JOHN SEARS, USN RET CDR JAMES SHOEMAKER, USN RET xAERM1/c STEPHEN LRBANEC, USN REL CW03 BERNARD VALENTA, USN RET AGC ED VAN BRUNT, USN RET PLUS THE THREE NOTED ABOVE

COMPUTER FUND DONATIONS

LT GEORGE BERNSTEIN, USN RET CAPT CHARLES BIRD. USN RET CAPT DONALD N. BROWN, USN RET

ENS STUART BROWN, USN xLT AUGUST CANTFIL, USNR REL RUTH CASE AGCM DAVID CLAPPER, USN RET LCDR DAN E. COLLINS, USN RET CDR FLIP COYNE-McDONALD, USNR RET LT GLENN DRUMMOND, USN RET WINIFRED D. ELAM LCDR RON ENBLEBRETSON, USN RET AGCS HERB GOODLANTD, USN RET CDR DAVID B. HOLLAND, USN RET

AGC WILLIAM K. HORNER, USN RET CDR JERRY D. JARREI T, USN RET xAG1. STEVE JOHNSON, USN REL CDR WALTER KINDERGAN, USN RET AGCM "MOE" LAMBERT, USN RET AGCS PAIJI. LAZI'RI'S, USNR RET LT CLYDE MARGESON, USN RET CAPT EDGAR MARTIN, USNR RET AGC M.R. "SPEEDY" MONROE, USN RET LT CART, MORRIS. USN RET CAPT L. JACK PINGEL. USN RET

AG1 DANIEL RODRIGUEZ, USN RET xAG2 PAL! SCHEID, USN REL xAG SAUL SINGER, USN REL CDR DAVID SPOWART, USN RET xAGAN WILLIAM L. SUYDAM, USN REL LT PETER G. TAYLOR, USN RET LCDR FRANK TAYLOR USN RET AGC ANTHONY TORTORE A, USN RET LCDR J. "BILL" WHEELER, USN RET xAERM2/c CARL E. WISTROM, USN REL AG1 BILL ZELIFF, USN RET

OUR NEWEST LIFE MEMBERS

AGCM MARTY BONK, USN RET #346 CAPT GEORGE B. DELANO, USN RET #349 AGCS PAUL F. JOHNSON, USN RET #343

AG1 BENNY M. McCAIG, USN RET #347 LT WILLIAM P. PERCER, USNR RET #348 xAG2 RALPH D. REYNOLDS, USNR REL #351

CDR DONALD J. SCHAFF, USN #350 AG1 GAYIET. SMITH, USN RET #345 AGCM THOMAS E. TAYLOR, USN RET #344

GIFT MEMBERSHIPS WERE RECEIVED FROM

LT GLENN DRUMMOND, USN RET xAG2 RALPH D. REYNOLDS, USNR REL

OUR NEWEST MEMBERS

(NEW OR DIES EXPIRED MORE THAN ONE YEAR AGO) (SEE ADDRESS I'PDATE LIST)

AGCM MICHAEL. JOERN. USN *AG1(AW) DAVID W. SHEETS, USN LCDR VINCENT F. LOOFT, USN RET AGC STEPHEN TURCO, USN AGCM(AW) DOUGLAS MAXWELL, USN *AG1(AW SW) TIMOTHY W. VALLE, USN

xLT ROY B. REEVES, USN REL xAG2 MICHAEL D. WITTMAN, USNR REL xAG2 JERRY M. ROLI.INGS, USN REL AGI(AW) DAVID SCHMIDTKE, USN * 1999 CNMOC SAILORS OF THE YEAR CDR JACK "KEN" ALLISON, USN RET

LTC DONALD G. BUCK, RET AGCM RAYMOND CHAPPELL, USN xLT JOE E. GRAHAM, USNR REL xAG2 CHRISTIAN G. HOFSOMMER, USN REL CAPT JACK J. JENSEN, USN RET

NWSA REUNION #25

To the best of my knowledge, the following is the complete list of those who registered for the NWSA Monterey reunion. Howard Lewit

Agness, Robert Armstrong, Colin Arnold, William Barbor, Kenneth S ,RADM Barr, John Berrian,George (Dee)** Bierly, Joann Blaes, Carl Boatman, Dudley Bowers, Bill Brandt, Paul Brown,Isom Brown, Thomas Bullington, Jack Burris, Willard Carlson, Bud Carlstead, Edward Chesmore, Kenneth Chin, Donald Clarke, Leo Cline, Thomas Cruse, Donald Cullen, Carl Darling, Dave Drummond, Glen Edgren, Don Elam, Winifred Englebrctson, Ronald

Erdei, Elmer Erwin, Sylvia Finney, Sadie Fondren, Elmer Forsberg, Robert Fuller, Robert Gallegos, Sam Gibbs, Maurice Gilmore, Richard Gleason, George Goins, Paul Goodland, Herb Greenfeldt, Nate Grosheider, Andrew Gustafson, Earl Halminski, Sylvester Hamilton. Glenn Handlers. Robert Hansen, Jack Harlan, Robert Hays, Rich Hennessey, Raymond Herman, Richard Hewins. Daniel Holden. Deacon Holl, Manfred Holland. David Houston. Sam

Isnardi. Anthony Ivie, Frank** Jacobs, Zane Jensen, Jack Kalinyak, Mary Kerman, Bill Kincannon, William Klapp, Anthony Langdon, Howard Langemo, James Le Grande, Jake Ledbetter. Wayne Lewit. Howard Macomber, Norman Maloney. John Martin, Frederick Mauck, Charlie Mautner, Donald Coyne-McDonald, Flip McGayhey, Francis Merrill, Harold Milford, Victor Morford, Dean Moths, Carl Mullen, Claude Nemcoskv, Martin Nicholson, Harry Nowlan, Robert

Odbert, Trudy Oefelein, John Okon. John Olson, Frederick** O'Reilly. Thomas Owens, M.Glenn Petit, Pete Pettigrew, Charles Pingel, Jack** Plante, Robert Reuscher, Dave Reynolds. Ralph Roberson, Robert Robinson, Frederick Rodriguez. John

Romano, James Roper, Vince Ruggles, Ken Russoy, George Sallee, Ralph** Salvato. Jack Schramm, William** Scott. Bud** Sears. John Sheets. David (SOY) Snopkowski, Edward Sokol. David Steinbruck. Charles Stevens. Paul Stewart, Fred

Stone. James Struck, Gerald Tarnowski, Lois Taylor, Frank Titus. Robert Trask, Ace Valente, Ed Valle. Tim (SOY) Ward. Conley White. Charles Williams. Forrest Williams, H Samuel Willis. Bill** Workman, Charlie Wrenn, Ralph

Captains Keep Control!! The NWSA silver anniversary held in Monterey-bythe-bay was a grand event enjoyed by over 200 attendees and. obviously, all the Captains on the watch bill had complete control! The Hyatt is a world-class hotel just a 9-iron shot off Pacific Coast Highway but it may require a GPS to locate the proper off ramp as you go by the Hyatt sign or the entrance to the hotel. The hotel has one of the Del Monte golf course fairways just out your back-door. a friendly staff that would bid everyone a "good-day" and be quick to offer any assistance to someone who might look unsure, lost or needing help. It was a warm attractive setting that welcomed our friendly group, but that did not necessarily describe the thermometer readings. Observers at the nearby Monterey Municipal Airport (one time NAAS Monterey) continued to record 6-800 ft ceilings of coastal stratus with visibilities seldom over 3 miles in fog, improving to between 1100-1500 ft to briefly 1200 ft broken, and 5 miles in haze (don't you love it when we talk "meteorological") ... the mercury residing in the 60's all day long. Well, maybe the Captain

's didn't have control ALL

THE TIME. Registration and check-in for the hotel and NWSA #25 were just a 16 ft putt from each other. The hotel dining room offered a complete menu from continental breakfast to Lobster dinner while watching golfers effortlessly attack the adjoining fairway. Surrounding this area was a sports-bar with numerous TV channels to view while enjoying a snack and/or liquid refreshment just across from a recessed lobby cocktail lounge. This also turned out to the late evening jazz and music hub, with giant fireplace, where many NWSA'ers would meet to evaluate the day's events, plan for the next day, and enjoy the company and entertainment. It should be noted that NO golfers were seen on the overlooking fairways after 9pm, but it was rumored that Frank Ivie was looking for "lost" golf balls just prior to closing the Hospitality Room on Thursday evening. The Hospitality Room was located in one of the many buildings away from the main building, a large room which easily accommodated 25-30 persons, vet still allowing the close camaraderie of our group. The Captain's were certainly in control here, standing 4 hr watches to ensure that the Pub was always open during non-meeting hours. Coffee and early morning coffee cakes (not approved by Nutri-System) were offered just after sunrise with the ever-present Monterey ladies constantly replenishing a huge table of fruit, cookies, and snacks of all descriptions during the remainder of the day. A laptop computer was available (with a computer-person to assist, if required) to everyone for viewing the first of our digital photo project, began by retired Master Chief Mo Lambert. This conversion of the original AG school photos to digital viewing is a gigantic undertaking by Mo. However, the few A school classes up to the early 1940's available at Monterey were just outstanding. using the explosive enlarging-technology of the computer, it was possible to view (up close and personal) facial distinctions and recogniton of sailors/marines that would have been impossible with the original photos. Continued hard work by Mo will have people standing in line to view at #26 in VaBeach next year. The goal is for conversion of all A, B. and C school pictures now in our possession. It was hoped that we would be able to also convert PG class photos to this digital presentation, but we will have to rely on one of the MRY Captains to use some "influence" in borrowing those photos. The first Executive Board meet was convened by Pres. Norm Macomber on Wednesday 2 June. As appropriate, the initial subject was to put to rest the letters, rumors, E-mail of the past 11 months regarding our leadership for the coming year. The officers-elect, as chosen in Jax last summer, WILL be in office until the banquet next summer. The Secy/Treas minutes printed in this issue indicate the other business items offered, read, cussed and discussed. These meetings are designed to insure that the NWSA membership are kept abreast of items that affect our organization. Points of concern may be sent or given to any Executive Board member (consisting of current officers, past Presidents, and local chapter Presidents) for further discussion or resolution at the next meeting. The first night no-host cocktail party was rescheduled from the Spyglass Pool Patio to an indoor location, It was only light (L-... you can't have L- - anymore) drizzle and the ladies overruled the Captain's. Hyatt conference and banquet rooms will never take a backseat to any others. Two bars were quickly set up with bartenders offering choice of any drink,

with soft background music and two tremendous tables of hors d'oeuvres that were quickly devoured if you got too involved with conversation. Dinner was on your own

". A popular place is down on the waterfront, just a 4-5 minute drive with adequate parking

after you stuff the parking meter with quarters. Good seafood and Monterey are something we've come to expect every 10 years when we meet here-check it out .... you should have a coffee cup from '79 (#5), '89(#15) and #25 hosted by our First Chapter. Incidentally, YES, one of the Captains DOES have some coffee cups and beer steins still available from our 1989 reunion .... hurry if you want one - they may be on E*bay soon! We take them for granted but the name badges again had some BIG lettering with names plus hometown location - neat idea. If you had the light blue ball on your ID you were set to depart on the really big Mercedes bus headed for Big Sur. Actually_ the MRY group was willing to accept "add-ons" to the tours and each day had a #2 bus (smaller) going to the other tour ... one of the advantages of having extra Captain's on the roster. The Big Sur tour headed south along the winding. very scenic Coast Hiway (CA# l ). You parallel the Pacific, over picture-postcard bridges and canyons and finally, a pre-arranged stop at a small roadside picnic area where iced containers of sandwiches. drinks, chips, cookies, apples and snacks appeared from the inner-recesses of the bus. The return trip north thru Carmel back to the Hyatt put the people on the left side of the bus into the Panavision sights along the PCH and the Big Sur drive. Reports were unanimous that it was an outstanding tour. However...as a Monday morning quarterback. it was ageed that the Friday tour guide (the Captain's name shall remain anonomous to those who were not in attendance) possibly had "better" blonde jokes, but was not as liberal with the wine (both red and white) bottles that passed from the front to the rear of the bus during the Thursday tour. Fortunately too, most of the tour participants now have "weaved" or "frosted" - not blonde - hair, so no offense was taken! Following the first General Meeting in the Big Sur conference room (minutes elsewhere), everyone carpooled to the Maritime Museum on the waterfront (surrounded by quarter-eating parking meters and some really good restaurants for later diners). The 6pm-closing Museum was ours to browse and enjoy at our leisure. A buffet of salads, fruits, pastas and light repast along with soda, beer and wine were available to all, with groups continuing to explore the display of maritime artifacts, pictures, models and equipment. The casual hour plus was thoroughly enjoyable and served to whet the appetites of the late dinner-seekers. the Hospitality Room devotees, or those headed for the Hyatt jazz/music groups changing hourly in the lobby lounge. Tee times on Friday were pre-8am with golfers departing the hotel around first light, which was later than sunrise due to IFR ceilings/fog, The nearby Navy was the preferred course, due in part to the $30 green fee vs $55 to $275 at Pebble Beach and surrounding courses. Winners, cheaters and complainers all could be found in the Hospitality Room shortly after lunch explaining how jetlag affected their usual game. The Admiral's aide was a big winner which may end up being a consideration for future promotion. Golf awards were presented at the Saturday banquet evaluations were not due till July. Also, it could not be verified that he won; in fact, no one even suggested that maybe the new METOC Command Master Chief didn't show up for the Calloway handicapped tournament. But then. when you're 6 ft 6 or 7 and around 260 lbs, who's gonna argue! And at 0845 the Captains had us all lining up for the tour bus arrival (again a large & small bus arrangement) which departed for the Steinbeck Country Tour in Salinas. En route our tour guide who was yens knowledgeable on local history and economics took us on side tours thru the Salinas Valley (known as the salad bowl of the country) pointing out the different fields and colors of lettuce and other vegetables being grown, harvested and shipped to every part of the globe. A trip thru the original company town was another avenue explored enroute to the Steinbeck Museum. We were told that the famous author was not well-liked by the "locals" who were his neighbors prior to his becoming famous, but the museum is quite a tribute to this celebrated novelist and each of his many books. Following this stop. our tour-guide changed and we were on the road to the very small village of San Juan Batiste. The prerogative of Captain is to assign this portion of the tour to a LLCDR. since the town lies directly on a fissure known as the San Andreos Fault (and that LCDR is also considered an authority of these events). We descended on the 2-block square downtown section which had 3 possible lunch emporiums. two antique shops and unfortunately, one chock-full Christmas store. There are at least two or threeteen attendees at these reunions who would be able to locate "ideal shopping locations" in Sherwood Forest, the bottom of the Grand Canyon, or the face of the Moon. Since this shopping competition can not be survived on an empty stomach, a dozen or so tourists invaded one of the local Morn & Pop luncheonettes and probable doubled that weeks normal customers The menu was varied but slanted toward Spanish (read spic) ) taste but after the arrival of the 3rd iced tea. survival was confirmed. The Christmas shop had not locked its doors during the lunch hour. Although we demanded to be waited on by the owner, it turned out our sales person was the owner. Questioned if they would accept out of state credit cards the answer was yes; and NO, they had no restriction on more than one purchase. Obviously, this shop should be stricken from future tour groups since all attempts by the reporter to protect shoppers from having their credit card numbers being flattened by overuse. or possible protection from tax problems by owners of such stores, was totally ignored by shoppers and shopees. The mention of a possible 5.2 on the Richter scale scheduled for 10 minutes later was also disregarded. A quick look at the Fault was perceived as only a prelude to boarding the safety of the bus. having a reputation to uphold. out tour-guide once again was tasked with remembering who had white and who had red wines. He failed time after time! Spyglass Pool Patio events were not to be. Once again. L- and threats of frost warning (below 60deg). would reschedule the evening barbecue inside. Portable heaters were brought out to the adjoining uncovered porch entrance where cocktails were had prior to being allowed inside. Table reservations would be like the banquet the following night ---

- first come first served. Very attractive name cards were available for each person to reserve the table seating of their choice. Two buffet tables with service on both sides of each table were at our disposal. Choice of 4-5 entrees, numerous salads, fresh vegetables, fruits, and a variety of outstanding looking desserts. Only 3 of these epicurean delights can be verified as excellent since someone got to the fourth and fifth desserts before us. Coffee, tea, juice and breakfast pastries again at the Hospitality Room makes for a great start to the final day of #25. Admiral Barber presented "What's happening in today's Navy Weather" followed by the 2nd general meeting. Officers-elect (published elsewhere) were voted for and will take office at the banquet next year. Jim Stone was re-elected for another 2 yr tour, but two more volunteers were noted to take over this job should Jim ever decide to give up his computer. The SoCal Chapter in San Diego bid and was accepted for the location of #28 in the year 2001. A final tour during afternoon hours was set up for 1 hr each with persons scheduled for 1300. 1400 or 1500 at Fleet Numerical. The final Executive Board meeting was being conducted at the same time. Reports are that both went extremely well. Unique at MRY was the absence of pre-reserved seating for the banquet. Although the place settings were very attractive and became a take-home remembrance. a couple comments heard prior to the banquet indicated disappointment on being unable to pre-select table seating. But the world did NOT come to an end. Captain Sam had control once again as MC. The program moved along smoothly and the food (including service) was as we had come to expect from the Hyatt Regency supurb! It's said every year and its true once again this year. It was GRAND. The folks in Monterey put on a great show, well organized, run very professionally and extremely entertaining....and face it, that's what you have to do to have a successful reunion. Finally, we get together every year to meet, great and re-embrace those friendships we've made over the years. It was accomplished with ease and the memories will be with us forever. Sunday morning as we prepared for the drive back home or to the airport for a flight home, blue sky appeared. We knew it would happen! Just another sure sign that the Captains once again had complete control and the sun would shine on us . . . . until next year at VaBeach.

Peninsula's chilly weather setting records Harold Staff Report June 9, 1999

The past four months have been the coldest on record in 48 years in Monterey, and there's little relief in sight. Robert Renard, volunteer weather observer in Monterey for the National Weather Service, said there has not ben another May that broke or matched so many cold records for daily temperatures. Little rain fell, and foggy days were rarer than usual for May, but the winds were persistently gusty, intensifying the effect of the cool temperatures. Renard said that not only was May "all those cold things", but two records have already been equaled for or set this month – with a record low maximum temperature on June 4 of only 56 degrees and Monday's low temperature of 43 degrees tying the record low for that date, set in 1954. On the other hand, he said, rainfall for June is already above normal: .31 inches of rain have fallen already, compared to only .22 inches in a normal June.

We were there folks!!

First NWSA Executive Board Meeting Monterey. CA 2 June 1999

I. Called to order at 1300 by President Norm Macomber II. Attendees:

Norm Macomber. Pres Skip Cline. Potomac Chapter John Rodriguez, Audit Zane E. Jacobs. Past Pres Gerald L. Struck, Past Pres Frank Ivie. Past Pres Flip Coyne McDonald. Past Pres Bill Bowers. Editor Moon Mullen, Past Pres Harry Nicholson. Reunion Chair

Frank McGayhey, Past Pres Frederick Robinson. Past Pres Bob Titus, Past Pres Don Cruse. Historian Deacon Holden. 1st Vice Pres Sam Houston. Past Pres Jinn Romano. 2nd Vice Pres Earl Gustafson. observer Chuck Steinbruck, Hampton Roads Chapter Fred Olson, Puget Sound Chapter

III. The minutes of the previous Executive Board meeting were read and approved as printed in the August 1998 Aerograph. IV. Reports of Officers A. President Norm Macomber 1. Norm discussed the organization and membership of the Finance and Scholarship committees. 2. He reported that the first compact disk of the class photos has been completed and is available for viewing in the hospitality room. It is only the beginning. The entire project will require 12-15 disks. Moe Lambert is working on this using his own equipment. 3. The response to the request for donations to the computer fund was overwhelming. It resulted in donations of over $8000.00. New software that is Y2K compatible has been purchased for the secretary/treasurer and editor. This new software will make it easier for them to exchange information. Two new Gateway computer systems were purchased. They are also Y2K compatible. A scanner was purchased for the editor. The funds donated over and above that required for these purchases will be invested so that money will be available for future needs. 4. A bid to host the year 2001 reunion has been received from SOCAI: Chapter. 5. Norm then reported on the letters of resignation from 1999-2000 President-elect Norm Macomber and 1st Vice President-elect Deacon Ilolden. These were in response to a petition from the Potomac Chapter questioning the validity of the elections conducted at the 1st general membership meeting on 25 June 1998 in Ponte Vedra. The election procedures as set forth in the Constitution and By-laws were presented. A motion was made that both letters be refused. It was then suggested that the Potomac Chapter withdraw their petition. They agreed to do so. The letters had not yet been presented to the secretary so the motion was withdrawn. B. 1st Vice President Deacon Holden 1. Deacon reported on the success of the computer fund project. A point of order was made to recognize the contribution of time and personal resources by Deacon. Recognition was also given to SOCAL Chapter for their financial support of the mailing expense related to this effort. 2. As part of the discussion of the computer fund, Finance Chair Bob Titus presented the need to establish an account for the money received in excess of the amount needed to purchase the new computers and software. It was suggested that a money market fund could be used for this purpose. This is the responsibility of the Finance Committee. C. 2nd Vice President Jim Romano reported on efforts being made to establish new chapters. At present, this effort is centered on Asheville. NC. It requires 10 active NWSA members to form a new chapter. D. Treasurer Jim Stone reported the following balances:

General Fund 3730 79 Computer Fund 4168.68 Life Member Fund 3352 5.52 Scholarship Fund. Current use 6066.20 Scholarship Fund. Principal 49728.04 Total 97219.23

The proposed 1999-2000 budget was presented by the Treasurer.

E. Editor Bill Bowers Stated that he has enjoyed the job as editor of the Aerograph. The new scanner has been very helpful in preparing the Aerograph. Having the same software as the secretary/treasurer will make it much easier to use information that he sends me. V Committee reports A. Scholarship committee - Report not available. Will be presented at the first general membership meeting.

B. Finance committee - Bob Titus reviewed the purposes of the finance committee. One of those purposes is to report on the amount available each year for scholarship awards. He then presented a report which detailed the laddering process of our investments as related to the scholarship fund. Motion was made and approved that no more than $6000.00 be used for scholarship distributions this year.

C. Reunion committee - Ilam' Nicholson reported that all is going well. 129 persons registered - about 200 at the banquet. All tours are sold out.

D. Nominating Committee - Moon Mullen mailed letters to all chapter presidents requesting nominations. He received only one written response. SOCAL Chapter responded with nominations for president and 1st vice president. Hampton Roads Chapter President Marty Nemcosky responded by phone stating that they had no nominations. The nominating committee will meet briefly immediately following this meeting. Further nominations may be made from the floor at the general membership meeting tomorrow.

E. Historian - Don Cruse summarized his report which will be published in the Aerograph. He then presented a proposal that we participate in the publication of a book on the history of the Naval Weather Service. Motion was made not to participate. This will be presented to the general membership tomorrow. F. The names of the individuals selected by CNMOC to be 1999 Sailors of the Year were presented by Jim Stone. They are: 1. AGI(AW/SW) Timothy W. Valle, USN, Sea 2. AG1(AW) David W. Sheets. USN, Shore A motion was made and approved to present each one a gift of $75.00. They will each be given a plaque and a one year membership in NWSA VI. Old Business

A. The amendments to the Constitution and By-laws were presented as approved by the general membership at the 1998 meetings. They will be presented to the general membership for a second vote tomorrow. It was pointed out that approval requires a 2/3 majority vote of the members present at the meeting.

B. Jerry Struck presented further information on the progress of our class photo digitization project. A duplicate copy of each disk is being made and stored separately. Vll. New Business

A. President Norm Macomber gave a presentation on the Dan Collins article in the Aerograph titled "The Caulking is Working Loose". The facts he presented were discussed.

B . He then presented three areas in our Constitution and Bylaws that he felt needed some attention. He asked if we needed to establish an ad hoc committee to review the points presented It was agreed that we do not need this committee. Any proposed changes can be presented as part of the agenda for the coming meetings or as new business from the floor at the meetings.

C. Harry Nicholson made a motion that the Finance Committee consider ways to fund the computers without special requests for donations. After discussion, it was decided that this could best be handled by an ad- hoc committee to be selected by the president. The motion was withdrawn.

D. The need to establish a domain name for our homepage was presented by Secretary Jim Stone. Approval was given to proceed.

F. The efforts to establish a new chapter in Asheville, NC and Las Vegas, NV were presented by Don Cruse. F SOCAL Chapter has submitted a bid to host the 2001 reunion in San Diego. G. Good of the order

1. President Norm Macomber made the following appointments a. Audit - John Rodriguez, Marty Nemcosky, and `Lane Jacobs b. Chaplain - Bill Bowers c. CMAA - Frank Ivie d. Parliamentarian - Moon Mullen

VIII. Meeting adjourned at 1630 ******************************************************************************************************************************************

First NWSA General Membership Meeting Monterey. CA 3 June 1999

I. Meeting called to order at 1500 by President Norm Macomber. 52 Members present.

II. Pledge of Allegiance - Frank Ivie III. Invocation - Bill Bowers IV. Minutes of previous General Membership meeting read and approved as printed in the August 1998 Aerograph. V. Treasurer's report read and approved. President Norm Macomber commended Deacon Holden and the SOCAL Chapter for their efforts and support which resulted in contributions totaling over $8000.00 to the computer fund.. VI. Committee reports A. Scholarship - Moe Gibbs, Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, praised the generosity of those who contributed to the scholarship fund this past year. Awards totaling $6000.00 will be made to the following: 1. Amber L. Young, Harvey Mudd Col, Claremont, Ca - Physics 1500.00 2. Chad C. Kessens, Cal Tech - Physics 1000.00 3. Derrick K. Weitlich, Univ of Mo - Meteorology 1000.00 4. Sara A. Swagerty, St Louis Univ. Computer Science 500.00 5. John W. Holtzclaw, II, Univ of Kansas - Physics 500.00 6. Kirsten M. Hollingsworth. Penn State - Aerospace Engineering 500.00 7. Christopher L. Tanner, Texas A&M - Aerospace Engineering 500.00 8. Christopher J. Moore, Univ of NC - Math/Meteorology 500.00

Total 6000.00 Dave Holland was asked to explain the procedures he uses to get scholarship applicants. Skip Cline

reported that the Potomac Chapter has raised $1000.00 in the name of Zemo Tarnowski for the scholarship fund. Norm Macomber reported that the staff at CNMOC sponsored a golf tournament and raised $1500.00 for the scholarship fund.

B. Finance -Bob Titus reported on the history and mission of the Finance Committee. It was established in 1994 for the purpose of studying and recommending investments for association funds. The 5-year laddering of treasury notes and bills began that year and is now complete.

C. Nominating - 1. Moon Mullen reported the following nominations for the 2000-2001 year:

a. President - AGCM Skip Cline, AGC John Rodriguez b. 1st vice president - AGCM Skip Cline, AGCS Herb Goodland. AGC Mac McLeod. CDR

Ralph Sallee c. 2nd vice president - AGCM Skip Cline. AGCS Herb Goodland. AGC Dan Hew ins. AGC

Mac McLeod d. Secretary/Treasurer (for 2 years 2000-2002) - AGCM Skip Cline. AGC Jim Stone

2. President Norm Macomber called for nominations from the floor. There were none. Motion was made and carried that nominations be closed.

D. Historian - Don Cruse gave a report on the many items in his possession. He then told us about a proposal by Turner Publishing in Kentucky to build a history of Naval Weather and Oceanography with our help. Turner has built more than 600 histories of ships, squadrons, and military units of all descriptions. They would ask for any historical information NWSA and its members have. Digitization of historical information in Don's possession was also discussed. Don then emphasized that this will be his last year as historian. He is looking for a volunteer to take his place. VII. Old business A. The recommended changes to the Constitution and Bylaws which were approved at the meeting in Ponte Vedra on 8 June 1998 were presented for the second vote. A 2/3 majority vote is required to approve. 1. After discussion, the following motions were made and approved:

a. Article IV, Section 2, change to read "Life Membership will be available as set by the Executive Board

and approved by the majority of members present at the annual meeting". The vote was 50, yes; 1, no.

b. Article V, Section 2, add the following Officers-elect will be installed at the annual banquet. The secretary/treasurer will continue in office until the close of the fiscal year on 30 June. The vote was 49. yes: 3 no,

c. Article V, Section 3, add new sentences; "Presidents-elect are invited to be observers at the Executive Board meeting immediately prior to their installation. In the event that the President cannot be present at the banquet, he may designate a proxy for the purpose of the ceremony." The vote was 50, yes; 2, no.

B. Jerry Struck reported on the progress of the digitization of the class photos. Moe Lambert is working on this project. A very high resolution is being used which provides excellent clarity to even very old photos.

The entire project will require 12-15 compact disks and each one is being duplicated. The previous work

done on this by Zane Jacobs has made this task much easier. VIII. New business

A. Don Cruse reported on efforts to establish new chapters in Asheville. NC and Las Vegas, NV. It requires 10 active NWSA members to establish a new chapter.

B. The names of the individuals selected by CNMOC to be 1999 Sailors of the Year were presented by Jim Stone. They are:

1 AG1(AW/SW) Timothy W. Valle, USN. Sea 2. AG1(AW) David W. Sheets, USN_ Shore A motion was made and approved to present each one a gift of $75.00. They will each he given a

plaque and a one year membership in NWSA C. Deacon Holden presented the bid by SOCAL Chapter to host the 2001 reunion and explained the

reasoning for this. It is planned to be held in conjunction with the retirement from active duty of one of our NWSA members. CDR Chuck White. No other bids were received. Motion was made and approved to accept the bid.

D. Jim Stone gave a history of our web site and the changes that have occurred. Recognition was given to Bob Agness for getting us on the web. We now have a new webmaster and are proceeding with getting a domain name.. IX. Meeting adjourned at 1630. ******************************************************************************************************************************************

Second NWSA General Membership Meeting Monterey, CA 5 June 1999

I. Called to order at 1000 by President Norm Macomber. 48 members present. 1I. Pledge of Allegiance - Frank Ivie III. CNMOC briefmg - RADM Kenneth E. Barbor, tJSN IV. Invocation and reading of the Necrology - Bill Bowers V. Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved. VI. Committee reports

A. Audit - John Rodriguez reported that the fmancial records had been audited and all were found to be in good order. Motion made and approved to accept this report.

B. Nominating 1. Moon Mullen reported that Skip Cline stated that he would decline the office of president this

year. Norm then requested that the Secretary cast one vote for John Rodriguez as the only candidate for the office of President.

2. The vote for 1st Vice President-elect was as follows: a. Skip Cline - 17 b. Herb Goodland - 29 c. Mac McLeod - 0 d. Ralph Sallee - 2 3. The vote for 2nd Vice President-elect was as follows: (note that Herb Goodland was elected to be 1st Vice President)

a. Skip Cline - 13 b. Dan Hewins - 33 c. Mac McLeod - I

4. The vote for Secretary/Treasurer elect was as follows: ( note that this is for a two year term 2000- 2002)

a. Skip Cline - 1 b. Jim Stone - 47

C. Reunion - Harry Nicholoson explained the proceedures for the Maritime Museum and FNMOC tours. D. Scholarship - Moe Gibbs had nothing further to report. Harry Nicholson volunteered to serve on this committee for a three year tour. VII. Old business A. None

VIII. The floor was opened for good of the order A. The reunion committee was applauded for a job well done. B. Don Cruse reminded everyone to send reunion photographs to the webmaster.

C. Banquet seating was explained by Harry Nicholson. D. IX. Meeting adjourned at 1130 ******************************************************************************************************************************************

Second Executive Board Meeting Monterey, CA 6 June 1999

I. Called to order by President Norm Macomber at 1405. II. Attendees: Norm Macomber, President Robert E. Agness, Past Pres Zane E. Jacobs, Past Pres John Rodriguez, Pres Elect Roby Robinson. Past Pres Marty Nemcosky, Past Pres Moon Mullen, Past Pres

Tom "Skip" Cline, President, Potomac chapter Jerry Struck. Past Pres Frank Ivie, Past Pres Bob Titus, Past Pres Deacon Holden, 1st Vice Pres Ray Hennessey, Past Pres

III. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. IV. Old business A. None V. New business A. Appointments for the coming year were presented by incoming President Norm Macomber

1. Executive Council - Skip Cline, Jerry Struck, Bob Titus, Mo Gibbs, Gene Merrill. Marty Nemcosky 2. Editor - Bill Bowers 3. Reunion - Marty Nemcosky 4. Historians - Don Cruse (for one more year - job will be advertised in the Aerograph) 5. Nominating - Moon Mullen, Chair; the president of each NWSA chapter 6. Scholarship -Mike McGlothin, Chair; Tom Miovas; Harry Nicholson 7. Audit - John Rodriguez 8. Finance - Bob Bentley, Chair; Glenn Drummond; Bob Titus 9. Chaplain - to be selected at the meetings next year. 10. Parliamentarian - Moon Mullen 11. CMAA - Frank Muscari

VI. Good of the order B. Marty Nemcosky gave the location and dates for the 2000 reunion. It will be at the Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center 17-21 May 2000. VII. Meeting adjourned at 1430.

1999 Sailors of the Year

Valle is CNMOC/NWSA Sea Sailor of the Year

CNMOC's Sea Sailor "His picture is in the dictionary under `self starter.' And of the Year, AG1(AW/ SW) Timothy Wayne Valle, has been when you combine his unparalleled professional expertise in the Navy since 1982 and has been turning the heads of officers and senior en- and leadership with that sort of drive, you get amazing results! listed he worked for almost from the beginning

of his Navy career. — CDR Chris Gunderson

Valle, 35, has been named a Sailor of the year three times —

1998 Sea Sailor for the Eastern Pacific, 1992 at the Naval Ocean- ography Detachment Willow Grove, and 1990 at Naval Oceanography Command Detachment Glenview. And he has been named a Sailor of the Quarter three times — 1997 at Mobile Environmental Team San Diego, 1990 at Naval Oceanography Detachment Glenview, and 1994 at Naval Training Meteorology and Oceanography Detachment Willow Grove. "Petty Officer Valle is an absolute superstar. Superb performer who would easily be among the elite of my PO1 s aboard," says his latest evaluation report and counseling record. That type of performance has earned him awards and the respect of his commanding officers. "I gave Petty Officer Tim Valle a Spot award of the Navy/Marine Corps Achievement medal for one of the 15 or so bullets listed in the pro-fessional paragraph (in the SOY nomination form). I could easily have given him a medal for almost any of them. His picture is in the dictionary under `self starter.' And when you combine his unparalleled professional expertise and leadership with that sort of drive, you get amazing results!" his commanding officer, CDR Chris Gunderson, said in Valle's nomination. Valle is a Mobile Environmental Team Leader with the Naval Pacific Meteorology and Oceanography Facility, San Diego. Gunderson, Commanding Officer of Naval Pacific Meteorology and Oceanography Facility San Diego, says that Valle was "personally responsible for two of our most progressive and successful initiatives: METOC segment of the TYCOM Readiness Maintenance System and METOC integration into Afloat Training Group." Gunderson also said that Valle "has created the best Fleet Liaison Division in the claimancy." His awards include the Navy Achievement Medal, the Navy and Naval Reserve Good Conduct medals, the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal and the Navy Reserve Meritorious Service Medal. His past duty stations include Naval Oceanography Command Detachment Glenview, Naval Training Meteorology and Oceanography Detachment Willow Grove. ▲ Continued on next page NAVAL METEOROLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY COMMAND NEWS

AG1 (AW) David W. Sheets

is Shore Sailor of the Year

... a dynamic leader, skilled manager, and highly For AG1(AW) David Sheets being named

accurate environmental forecaster .. . CNMOC Shore Sailor of the Year caps an exciting year. As Acting Meteorology and Oceanography C4I Cell Leading Chief Petty Officer at Naval European Meteorology and Ocean Detachment Naples, Sheets was located at the nearest major military outpost to the turbulent Balkans Region. He found himself in a tough, important job at a critical time, and he responded. Naples was a routine stopover for high level officials, heads of state and diplomats of all nationalities traveling to Bosnia, Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia and other strategic locations on sensitive missions that required precise and accurate weather forecasts. In addition, as acting CPO, he filled in for the OIC to provide meteorological and oceanographic support for sub-marines in the Mediterranean where he provided briefs, obtained data and was a conduit for vital environmental data, charts and tactical decision aids via Joint Deployable Intelligence Sub System communication links. His nomination form called him "a dynamic leader, skilled manager, and highly accurate environmental fore-caster. ...He played an intricate role in pre-exercise planning, execution phases, and post-exercise analysis. He was the focal point for running complex meteorology and oceanography systems and tactical decision aids." And he has a record of accomplishments throughout his career. Sheets was the Naval Pacific Meteorology and Oceanography Detachment Bahrain Sailor of the Year in 1995, and he was Sailor of the Quarter at Naval European Meteorology and Oceanography Center during 1997, in Naples during 1997, at Naval Oceanography Command Detachment Souda

Bay in 1993, and at Naval Oceanography Command Detachment Pensacola during 1990 and 1991. His awards include Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, and numerous Letters of Commendation and Appreciation. ▲

NAVAL METEOROLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY COMMAND NEWS

Scholarship Awards at the 25th by Mo Gibbs

Through the commitment and generosity of manv NWSA members, a total of eight scholarships were possible and awarded at our Monterey reunion this year. There were fourteen finalists, and the committee reported they were all top-notch achievers, marking final selection very difficult. Needless to say, the eight winners were among the most outstanding students we

’ve had in our program. Those that missed the cut have no reason to hang their head. They, too,

are top achievers with outstanding academic records. As the committee reported at Montere, the dividing line was very fine, controlled in most cases by financial need among top-notch scholars.

Amber L. Young of Boulder, CO took away top honors with a scholarship award of $1,500. Amber has a superior academic. sports, and community involvement re-cord. She received the coveted International Baccalaureate diploma, was a 1995 and 1999 National Honor Society member, and after completing eight months of training, spent eight weeks in rural highlands of Ecuador as a health promoter under the "Amigos de las Americas" program. In addition to her exemplary academic record, Amber was an outstanding cross country runner, who, although suffering injuries early on, persevered to become both Captain of her team, and voted its most valuable team member. All her teachers and coaches report the same Amber brings the task at hand into focus, whether in the classroom or on the track. Amber will enter Middlebury College, VT in the fall to major in Physics. In the words of our new Scholarship Committee Chairman, AGCM Mike McGlothlin, "Watch her go."

Chad C. Kcssens of Blue Springs, MO placed a close second and has also chosen Physics as his major. Chad will be attending CalTech in the fall. In his application he quotes the words in the epic novel "Atlas Shrugged:" "Two things in life are senseless to stand still and to move aimlessly." His performance in the classroom and in giving hack to his community proves that he practices this belief. His record shows that he never stands still, and moves with purpose and focus. His grades were a litany of straight and his volunteer efforts m the community sere equally impressive. He was elected Vice President of the National Honor Society, was selected to attend Missouri Boy's State and was President of both the Math Club and Science Club of his high school. As an Eagle Scout, he continued to give to the youngest members of his scouting family, as well as serve as a Volunteer in his local hospital. NWSA awarded this deserving young man the first of its two $1,000 scholarships.

Derrick K. Wcitlich was awarded the second $1,000 scholarship for his outstanding performance. Derrick plans a career in Meteorology and has been accepted at the University of Missouri Columbia. Derrick was the winner of the Scholastic Pin for his 4.0+ GPA for all our years of high school. He was elected a fellow of the Beta Chi Pi Science Honor Society and the prestigious Scholastic Lampion Honor Society. Derrick is planning his university years carefully. He intends to achieve both BS and MS at the University of MO, and move on to the University of Oklahoma in Norman for his Ph.D. His ultimate target is the Nation Severe Storms Laboratory. NWSA is certainly investing well in this ene

rgetic young man whose sights are set on such challenging

goals.

Sara A Swagerty of Overland Park, KS was awarded a S50(1 scholarship. Sara has been accepted at St. Louis University and will major in Computer Science. Sara has been it member of the National Honor Society for both grades 11 and 12. She was also an active participant in the "Amigos de has Americas" program and spent the summer of 1997 in Mexico, serving those less fortunate than herself. She has also worked with the Special Olympics, been a Foster Children's Friend, worked in the St. Mary's food kitchen and served as a National Honor Society tutor for the last two years of high school. Through all her volunteer work, Sara continued to excel academically. We can expect the same quiet, professional approach as she moves to the university level.

John W. Holtzclaw II of Paola, KS was also awarded a $500 scholarship toward his Physics major studies at the University of Kansas. John, like all other winners has shown that excelling can be contagious and habit-forming, even when performed under difficult circumstances. Health issues in his single-parent family have not deterred him from working toward difficult but achievable goals. His sights are set high—a bachelors in Physics, then on to a Masters of Science in Math and finally a Ph.D. Of all our selected awardees, John should receive the ultimate award of perseverance. His performance is highlighted by the comments of one of his teachers, who said,

"John takes all work to the farthest possible level before he is satisfied with it.

I look forward to reading everything he writes." We in NWSA look forward to following this deserving young man

's record as he pushes forward toward a bright future.

Kirstin M. Hollingsworth of Superior, CO received another of the NWSA's $500 scholarships. Kirstin plans a career in Aerospace Engineering and will attend the University of Maryland in September. Her academic performance has placed her on the National Honor Society for the past three years, and she was voted the "Lady of the Month" in February 1999 for outstanding leader-ship and academics. She has also been involved in lifeguard and water safety instructor duties, and is active in the sports of volleyball and swim team. She has also been an active member of "Link Crew," a Freshman advisory program Kirstin's leadership skills and solid goal oriented performance were obvious to the scholar-ship committee in recommending her for this award. Subsequent to receiving the NWSA scholarship, Kirstin has learned that she has been granted the University of Maryland's "President's Scholarship" and ,, "Retired Enlisted Association Auxiliary Scholarship

Christopher L. Tanner of Independence, MO is also pointing himself toward the stars with an Aerospace Engineering major at Texas A & M. Although science is his great strength, Christopher has been a most active musician and President of his high school's band. He's been leader of the saxophone section for all four years of high school. He has also been active in the Society of Outstanding Musicians, the local Interact Club, which is affiliated with Rotary International, has been a member of the National Honor Society for the past two years, and received the National Leadership Merit Award. He was also listed in the "Who's Who Among American High School Students

" from 1996 through 1999. Christopher is aiming at ROTC in the future and hopes to put

his Aerospace Engineering degree to good use ultimately in the military. We wish him luck and hope he chooses Naval Aviation as we award him a S500 scholarship.

Christopher J. Moore of Onancock, VA was recommended by our own NWSA member, Rear Admiral John Chubb, USN (RET). Admiral Chubb had Chris as a student. It is most impressive that Chris is pushing forward with the majors of Math and Meteorology at the Univer sity of Virginia in his sights. He is a 1999 graduate of Broadmore Academy, a school in Exmore, VA that he has attended since kindergarten. He graduated as Salutatorian of his class and received the French Award. Chris has also been named in "Who's Who Among American High School Students" for four years. In his spare time he enjoys basket ball, weight lifting, sailing and fishing. He was MVP (Defense) of his school's varsity basketball team. He has also coached intramural lower school basketball for all four years. This spring Chris worked at NASA Wallops Island under the guidance of many qualified individuals involved in ozone and meteorological studies. His paper, published in this issue of the Aerograph, gives a vivid account of what an intense week of applied science can mean to an eager student. NWSA

was pleased to award Chris a $500 scholarship.

Work Week by Christopher J. Moore

For the last week I have been working on the main base of NASA Wallops learning about what goes on in environmental sciences, specifically in the upper air. The first day I was given a broad overview of the OSB (Observational Science Branch) and UAIRP (Upper Air Instrumentation Research Projects) programs with Tom Northam, senior computer programmer. I was given a brief description of radiosondes, ozonesondes, rockets, and research balloons. Mr. Northam bombarded me with a lot of new vocabulary. All these new words started to show up as I moved on with other instructors to see what they did. Next I learned how to take ozone readings using Dobson and Microtops spectrometers with Dawn Holdren. I learned how to take information from ozonesonde flights and put it into a graph on the Internet. At this point this information still didn't mean too much because I didn't know enough about the ozonesonde and radio-sonde flights and what can be interpreted by them. Then I got a look at the LIDAR instrument with Nimmi Parikh. LIDAR is a 5100,000 machine used to measure aerosols in a column of the atmosphere. The second morning consisted of learning about computer programming with Al Beebe. He verified what Mr. Chubb has always said, "You will see this again." Al had a degree in mathematics and I saw integrals as well as numerous equations that I have seen before in Calculus and Physics classes. The nest stop was the weather forecast center with Jim Buchanan. He told me how to become a fore-caster and showed me that it was a full time job. On day three I worked with Dave Ross in the ozonesonde calibration lab. An ozonesonde is a pump and radiosonde mated together to take upper air ozone profiles A radiosonde measures temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind speed and direction. I received a lot of hands on with Mr. Ross in calibrating the ozonesondes, going through the numerous processes to clean and prepare the instruments. Our job was to make sure that the ozonesonde would work when it was sent up. On this day I also saw the hardships that my dad has to endure. He works with metops who track the ozone balloons and rockets. Metops and UAIRP work together making these balloon flights a success. This is much harder than it sounds as I quickly found out. They were having trouble with the new GPS ozonesondes that they were testing for use in the Norway trip this summer. In fact, only one of the first four worked properly. This can cause headaches. On day four and five of my week I was fortunate enough to be with Allison Wozniak, meteorologist. She had just returned from a conference in Germany and was kind enough to give me a great background in her field. Meteorology is the field I am interested in. I spent the majority of these last two days with her and even got glimpses of what a storm chaser does. I liked what I heard and saw. She explained what steps I had to take to get into this field and what the best options are. The last day I also had the opportunity to actually release two balloons carrying the GPS ozone-sondes with Dave Ross, Sam West, and my dad. Both flights on which I participated were successful, but that may have had nothing to do with it. Overall I feel very happy with my work week experience and it has prepared me for what I wish to start to learn next year in college. I thank Mr. Frank Schmidlin, project scientist in charge of UAIRP, who was kind enough to sponsor my work. He is still in Germany attending a conference, but had planned and organized everything before he left. He also allowed Allison Wozniak to return early to be with me the last two days and for this I am extremely grateful. Lastly I would like to thank Allison for being here for this presentation on top of all her other help and advice.

Seamoor invites you to the Magnificent Millennium

Desecration of the flag is a disgrace By HAROLD R. THOMPSON, JR.

A SUN HERALD FORUM

Back in 1945, between October and December. I was stationed in Oakland, Calif. with a unit of the Naval Air Transport Service as a plane commander, flying the R4D-type aircraft.

During this period, the Navy was transporting injured sailors, soldiers and marines from the Western Pacific to the U.S. West coast by the shipload.

Being in an air evacuation squadron, it was my job to fly these injured to the military hospital nearest to their home for further treatment.

This, of course, had the benefit of permitting their family and friends to be with them during their period of treatment and hopefully, recovery. Carrying caskets to Kansas City

I'll never forget the night I was scheduled to go to Kansas City via Los Angeles. We left Oakland in the afternoon with two flag-draped caskets on board with an officer escort for each.

While I was filing my flight plan at Los Angeles, a full load of injured soldiers was loaded on the plane for the flight to Kansas City.

As I recall, we carried 12 stretchers hung in tiers of three down each side of the aircraft. The pipe and canvas stretchers were placed on hooks fastened to the sides of the cabin with the inner sides fastened

to straps that hung down from the overhead, thus leaving an aisle down the middle of the aircraft. When I entered the aircraft at Los Angeles and started up the aisle to go to the pilot's compartment, the patient in the

lower stretcher reached out and grabbed the left sleeve of my uniform and said, "Are you the pilot of this plane?"

I said, "Yes." 'I don't want to go home'

At that point he said, "Sir, would you do me a favor?" I said, "Sure, if I can." He said, "Would you crack this airplane up on takeoff? I don't want to go home. I've had both legs shot off and I don't

want my girlfriend to see me like this. And besides, I'm very cold." It was about 32 degrees at the time and you couldn't get any heat in the plane until the engines were running. I called

for a nurse to get another blanket for this patient. She said, "There are none available. We have only one per stretcher." I then took off my jacket and placed it over the young man and directed the nurse to fmd something else to cover him. She made a hasty retreat and came back in a moment with an American flag — one that had been draped over one of

the caskets up forward. I told the soldier that I was going to place the flag over him to help him keep warm and asked if he knew where the

field of stars should go. He replied, "When you hang a flag vertically, the stars should go in the upper right hand corner — from the flag

's view,

so I guess they should be over my right shoulder. And while your doing it, it shouldn't touch the floor."

I said, "I knew that and I bet you learned that in the Boy Scouts like I did." He said, "I sure did." As I placed the flag over him (stars over his right shoulder), I got the strong impression that he had made up his mind

right then to make every effort to stand up straight — somehow, some day. We had an uneventful takeoff and the heaters were turned on pronto. The soldier was in pretty good spirits when we

landed in Kansas City. The cute little blonde who embraced him with care, as he was being carried off the plane, was exuberant. She knew

her boyfriend was a hero, being the only one to rate a flag. To him, the flag represented the peace he fought for, the warmth he needed, the courage to recover his health, the

respect he deserved and the love he longed for. I do not know that soldier's name, but I often think of him and the gift he loved. God bless them both Incidentally, during the flight I called ahead on the radio and there was another flag awaiting our arrival in Kansas City

to drape the bare casket. Later, I made sure we had two blankets per stretcher on future flights. A shame — and a disgrace

Anyone who bums the United States flag or permits others to do so under the guise of needless self-expression, deserves the contempt of every patriotic American.

It is a shame, and a national disgrace, that a constitutional amendment is needed for Americans to protect the dignity of our flag. At the very least, those who choose not to do so, should be stripped of their United States citizenship. They do not deserve to live in the same country as those brave men on that flight to Kansas City.

This article by the late Harold R. Thompson Jr., a retired U.S. Navy commander who lived in Diamondhead, was first published as a Forum in The Sun Herald on July 30, 1989. Mr. Thompson died in January 1996.

Travel via the Moon # 25 Monterey is over but your stay at the Hyatt can be put to use with another stay at any Hyatt before 31 Aug. You did tell them at check-in that you want Frequent Flyer miles didn't you? Always ask because the hotel won't ask you. Triple miles with the free Hyatt Gold Passport. For limited time only, senior travel (62) on American Airlines can be had for as low as $98 domestic round trip... and $198 international routes. Companion can travel with you for additional $30. Call 800-421-5600 and ask for AActive Traveler Club info (fee $40 per year) valid for 1 year with other car-rental, cruise, tour and hotel discounts too. Expect all the airlines to get in line and limit the size of your carry-on bags to fit their max size at the jet-way gate. Some airlines allow 3 bags total (checked and carryon) while others allow 2 check and I or 2 carry ... but no more bundling up giant overstuffed fold ups and try to squeeze them into the overheads! If they don

't fit under the seat the agent will

probably take it from you and check it... and never never put your canyons in the overhead behind (aft of) your seat .... picture what hap-pens when you pull up to the destination jet way, the seat belt sign goes off...200 people standup in the Aisle and try to move forward to the door! You have to be a football line-backer to move back toward the tail of the plane! If you have a hang up bag, sometimes you might be able to hang it just as you step aboard the plane in the Ist class section (if the FA doesn't see you!!) Don't get off the plane at destination and forget that bag though. Carrying a laptop computer on the plane and plan to do some writing enroute? Some planes have tray tables in the armrest (Airbus 340) which are magnetized (also some AMTRAK trains). Will ruin the hard-drive in a few minutes - test with paperclip or metal pen or wrist-watch. Course your watch may stop! Rental cars can be problem if you have model/make you

're not familiar with. Before you pull out onto the 70 mph

freeway, stay right there in the rental parking lot and test & look. Roll the window down before getting out...leave the engine running. Some cars will automatically lock the doors with the engine running (AAA will reimburse you for locksmith services in this case). Look for extra big scratches, dents to see if they are recorded on your contract and while out there, are the new "headlights on during the day" cars are not maximum intensity at night on some models until you put the "light", switch to ON. Check the radio, airconditioner, heater, and a quick look at engine gauges while in the lot rather than in 4-lanes of city traffic trying to hit all traffic lights green while merging! You have ABS on the rental. Do not pump your brakes or you'll be disengaging the system. Couple minutes in the parking lot is like pre-flight! The "shoulder- season" is coming up during late Sept, Oct and Nov. Rates at hotels and airlines are often reduced from "high season".

In our search for "finest toilets", the Savoy Hotel in London has taken over 1st place from the Warwick Hilton with the attendant there turning on both the hot and cold water to a perfect degree of warmth, brushing with a perfumed brush non-

existing dandruff, complimenting you on your fine-looking tie. Tea was $57 but do Check it out!

"My father's a weather forecaster. My mother's right ten percent of the time too!"

. . . And our third hurricane of the season is called 'Congress.' It's a big wind that goes around in circles."

NWSA CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS Page 1

NAVAL WEATHER SERVICE ASSOCIATION

CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS

PREAMBLE

The NAVAL WEATHER SERVICE ASSOCIATION was formed by and for persons associated at any time with the Naval Weather Service, its predecessor, or its successor organizations. We associate ourselves together for the following purposes:

- To uphold the Constitution of the United States of America.

To support a strong military defense posture of the United States of America.

To preserve the memories and incidents that were a part of our personal lives and professional associations. - To

promote the fraternalism and camaraderie within the Naval Weather Service Association

This organization was established as a nonpolitical organization and will remain so throughout its existence.

BYLAWS

ARTICLE I - NAME

Section 1. Name

The name of the organization is the NAVAL WEATHER SERVICE ASSOCIATION (hereafter referred to as the NWSA).

ARTICLE 1I - POWERS AND CONSTRAINTS Section 1. Powers

The powers of the NWSA reside in its members. These powers are exercised on behalf of the membership by an Executive Board.

Section 2. Constraints The NWSA is nonprofit, nonsectarian and nonpartisan. It cannot endorse or disparage a commercial enterprise, a political platform, or a candidate for public office. No part of any funds collected or received from any source shall inure to the benefit of any member or individual, and no officer of the NWSA shall receive compensation for services as an officer.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

Section I. Eligibility

Any person, military or civilian, who has served honorable, or been closely associated with any unit of Naval Weather Service, its branches or detachments, ashore or afloat, is eligible for membership. The spouse of a deceased member shall be eligible for continued membership in the NWSA.

Section 2. Application

Application for membership shall be made in writing, accompanied by Annual Dues and Registration Fee currently in effect (the latter for non-active duty persons only), to the NWSA Secretary-Treasurer.

Section 3. Reinstatement

Membership may be reinstated by payment of the Annual Dues at any time, except that after a lapse of one year of longer, another registration fee will be required.

Section 4. Standing A member shall be considered in good standing with entitlement to all NWSA benefits, including voting, if dues are paid for the current fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.

ARTICLE IV - DUES

Section 1. Annual Dues Annual dues will be as set by the Executive Board and approved by the majority of members present at the Annual Meeting. Dues are payable July 1 for the ensuing fiscal year and become delinquent after October 1.

Section 2. Life Membership

Life Membership shall be available at a cost set by the Executive Board and approved by the majority of members present at the annual meeting.

Section 3. Registration Fee There will be a registration fee for non-active-duty new members in addition to the annual dues. It shall be a one-time fee, not to be repeated if dues are kept current, and shall be payable on application for membership. The amount of the registration fee shall by set by the Executive Board.

ARTICLE V - OFFICERS

Section 1. Officers Elected officers shall be the President, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer, all of whom shall be members of the NWSA

Section 2. Terms of Office The officers of the NWSA shall serve for a term of one year, except for the Secretary-Treasurer who shall serve for a minimum term of two years. Officers Elect will be installed at the annual banquet. a. The outgoing Secretary-/Treasurer will continue in office until the close of the fiscal year on 30 June.

Section 3. Officers-elect When elected, officers shall be designated "Officer-Elect" for an interim period of one year before assuming responsibilities of office. Presidents Elect are invited to be observers at the Executive Board meeting immediately prior to their installation. In the event that the President cannot be present at the banquet, he may designate a proxy for the purpose of the ceremony.

Section 4. Appointive Officers The Editor of the NWSA newsletter, Chief Master-at-Arms, Historian, Chaplain, and Parliamentarian shall be appointed annually by the newly-elected President, and shall serve for the duration of his term unless they decease or resign.

Section 5. Replacement and Succession

In the event of a vacancy through resignation or other reason among the elected officers, normal ascension will apply. The Officers-Elect will not assume a vacated office.

ARTICLE VI - EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section 1. Composition The Executive Board shall consist of elected officers of the NWSA as set forth in Art.V, Section 1, the Past Presidents, Editor of the Aerograph, Chairman of the Reunion Committee, and the President of each NWSA Regional Chapter as defined in Article XIV.

Section 2. Quorum Five members of the Executive Board, including at least one elected officer, present in person, shall constitute a quorum.

Section 3. Executive Council The President shall appoint an Executive Council. The Executive Council shall act for the Executive Board on matters that must be decided before the next scheduled meeting of the Executive Board. The Executive Council shall consist of the NWSA President and six Executive Board members. Appointments shall be for a term of one year.

ARTICLE VII - ELECTIONS Section 1. Elections

Election of' officers will be conducted at the Annual Meeting. Officers elected will prepare to take office immediately following the Annual Meeting one year in the future, a unique but necessary arrangement generated by the association's goal for rotating Annual Meetings geographically.

ARTICLE VIII - DUTIES OF OFFICERS Section 1. President

The President shall preside at all meetings of the Executive Board and the NWSA; shall appoint the Chairman of each committee and directly or indirectly supervise their work; shall act as Executive Officer of the NWSA and in general, perform the duties usually associated with the office of the President.

Section 2. First Vice-President

The First Vice-President shall succeed to the Presidency in case of a vacancy in that office and shall perform the duties of the President in his absence or disability; and shall undertake such other responsibilities as the President may assign.

Section 3. Second Vice-President

The Second Vice-President shall succeed to the First Vice-Presidency in case of a vacancy in that office and shall perform the duties of the First Vice-President in case of absence or disability; and shall undertake such other responsibilities as the President may assign.

Section 4. Secretary-Treasurer

The Secretary-Treasurer shall handle the correspondence of the NWSA and maintain a record of the proceedings of all meetings of the membership and Executive Board; shall be custodian of all records of the NWSA; shall receive all revenues of NWSA and disburse all such funds; shall present an annual report to the membership at the Annual meeting listing all receipts and disbursements by budget categories; and shall publish annually THE BELLINGER LIST each November, and the Report of Annual Meeting (Reunion/Convention) within six weeks of same.

Section 5. Editor, THE AEROGRAPH"

The Editor of The AEROGRAPH shall publish the quarterly newsletter and make distribution to NWSA members in good standing, using current membership information obtained through the close cooperation with the Secretary-Treasurer. Prior to each Annual Meeting a broader distribution to include non-members in appropriate geographical areas may be made to encourage their participation in the reunion/convention.

Section 6. Parliamentarian

The Parliamentarian shall be versed in the Bylaws of the NWSA and ROBERTS' RULES OF ORDER, and shall ensure that all meetings of the NWSA are conducted accordingly.

Section 7. Historian

The Historian shall acquire appropriate records of persons and incidents considered to be part of NWSA, in order to preserve the past of Naval Aerology and the Naval Weather Service and persons associated therewith; and shall perform such other duties as may properly pertain to the office or be determined by the President or the Executive Board.

Section 8. Chief Master-at-Arms

The Chief Master-at-Arms shall preserve order at all meetings of the NWSA; shall welcome all visitors; shall see that the colors are posted at all meetings of NWSA; conduct all honored quests until seated and recognized; and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President.

Section 9. Chaplain

The Chaplain, as the spiritual leader of NWSA, shall give the Invocation and the Benediction at all formal NWSA meetings and at such other meetings when called upon; and shall be responsible for reporting on those members who have deceased or who are ill.

ARTICLE D( - STANDING COMMITTEES

Section 1.

The standing committees of the NWSA shall be: Reunion, Audit, Nominating, Scholarship, and Finance.

Section 2. Special committees (ad hoc) may he appointed by the President as need arises.

Section 3. Terms of all committee members shall expire at the Annual Meeting.

Section 4. Duties of Standing Committees a. Reunion Committee: The appointed chair shall select committee members. The committee shall plan in sufficient time for entire reunion/convention program_ including agenda, lodgings, meals, special activities. etc. The committee shall publish announcements indicating schedule of events, allowing sufficient time for such information to reach the membership and others who are considered interested. A REUNION TURNOVER BOOK shall he maintained by the committee and shall he passed on to the succeeding chair. Under no circumstances shall the committee obligate the NWSA for finances unless specifically approved by the Executive Board. Reunion costs must be borne by the attendees.

b. Audit Committee: The President shall appoint an Audit Committee of three (3) members and shall designate one of them Chairman. The committee shall examine, adjust, and certify the correctness of the fiscal records of NWSA: shall audit the financial records at the end of each fiscal year: and shall submit a report in writing to the President.

c. Nominating Committee: Will be formed each year by the President of NWSA, and will consist of the President of each chapter, or his designee. Additional members may also he appointed. They will have the responsibility for nominating officer-elect. They will convene at each reunion and will make recommendation to the General

Membership during the second general membership meeting.

d. Finance Committee: The President shall appoint a Finance Committee consisting of three members. The members shall serve for three years. One member shall be appointed each year with the members rotating to the chair during the last year. The Finance Committee is an advisory committee to assist the Treasurer.

e. Scholarship Committee. The President shall appoint a Scholarship Committee consisting of three members. The members shall serve for three years. One member shall be appointed each year with the members rotating to the

chair during their last year. The committee shall act in accordance with established SOP. ARTICLE X -

MEETINGS Section 1. Executive Board

There shall be a minimum of two(2) meetings of the Executive Board per year. All Board members shall be notified of the date, place and time of each meeting.

Section 2. Annual Meeting A general membership meeting (reunion/convention) shall be held each year during the summer months. Insofar as possible, the Annual Meeting will be held alternately in the eastern, central, and western geographical regions of the United States.

Section 3. Local Coordination

An objective of the Annual Meeting is coordination of planning and events with any nearby elements of the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, or other successor to the Naval Weather Service, to the end that mutual benefits may accrue.

Section 4. Order of Business

The following shall be the Order of Business for NWSA meetings: 1. Reading of Minutes of previous meetings 2. Reports of Officers 3. Reports of Committees 4. Election of Officers 5. Unfinished business 6. New business

7. Adjournment ARTICLE XI - PARLIAMENTARY

AUTHORITY

Section 1. Roberts' Rules of Order shall govern the conduct of business in all cases in which they are applicable and not in conflict with these Bylaws.

ARTICLE XII - DISSOLUTION

Section 1.

In the event of dissolution to the NWSA, or in the event is shall cease to exist for its objectives as stated in the PREAMBLE, all assets shall be consigned to the Nave Relief Society. Under no circumstances shall any asset of the NWSA during the existence and/or dissolution thereof, go, or he distributed to, any officer or member.

ARTICLE XIII - EFFECTIVE DATE AND AMENDMINfS

Section I.

This Constitution and Bylaws shall become effective when adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of NWSA members.

Section 2. This Constitution and Bylaws may he amended by having the proposed amendment submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer for reading at the Annual Meeting, after which adoption shall require a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members assembled at the NEXT annual meeting. The Secretary-Treasurer shall distribute to the membership any such proposed amendment at least thirty (30) days prior to the Annual Meeting it will be voted on.

ARTICLE XIV - REGIONAL CHAPTERS

Section I. The President may recognize regional chapters NWSA such as Southern California, Jacksonville, Rhode Island, etc.

Section 2. Regional chapters (NWSA) shall be comprised of ten( 10) or more active members of the NWSA, with purpose and goals consistent with those of the NWSA. To he a voting Chapter member, active NWSA membership is required. A regional chapter shall meet, operate, and function independently under locally elected officers, and shall meet a minimum of twice each year. The Regional Chapter President shall serve on the NWSA Executive Board.

Section 3. The NWSA Constitution and Bylaws shall be adhered to by each and every regional chapter.

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These are the current Bylaws approved and adopted by the NWSA membership on 28 June 1979 and including amendments approved by the membership through the 25th Annual Meeting 3 June 1999.

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ON LINE In the Mav issue there was an article from our webmaster. Since that was written. the decision was made at the meetings in Monterey to obtain our own domain name. This has been done. The new web site address is www.navalweather.org. Mahlon has done a great job with our home page. There are many links to other sites. One interesting one is to the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society. There is an extensive list of email addresses that you can use to contact former shipmates. The current count of these is 312. Mahlon sent a test message to all of them recently and came up with some errors. There is a list of these in this issue. If you are listed, please update us. This can be done by contacting Mahlon at the address shown on the home page. You can also send the corrections/changes directly to me. A few of these email addresses have a symbol next them that indicates an individual home page. If you know of a link that might be of interest to others, please pass it along to Mahlon. I just checked the counter and see that there were 439 "hits" in June and 221 so far in July. We are getting attention. We also have a Mess Manager for the CPO Mess Page. He is AGC (AW) Jeffrey Lahoz, USN. He would appreciate any appropriate items for inclusion on that page. Chief Lahoz was the 1998 CNMOC Sailor of the Year. His E-Mail address is in this article.

Jim Stone S

ecretary/Treasurer

SCHOCN

"It's just a little retribution. He's a former TV weatherman" NATIONAL ENQUIER

AGCM Claude R. "Moon" Mullen. USN Ret 1506 Kirk Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Claude R. "Moon" Mullen joined US Naval Reserve Unit. Allentown. PA in February 1948 as Airman Recruit and

attended drills each Tuesday while still in high school. During the summer he took a two week cruise aboard PCE-R 853 from Philadelphia to Portland. ME and served as Wardroom messcook. In October 1948 he joined United States Nay and went to recruit training at Great Lakes NTC (Co4404). In January 1949 he was transferred to NAS Quonset Pt , RI. And served as an Airman Apprentice in the Supply Dept driving Refueling Trucks on the Seaplane Ramps.

In June 1949 Moon became an Aerographer's Mate Striker (he thought that was a flying photographer). The Quonset Point staff included CDR W. R. Franklin, Lt C. C. Herald, LCDR D. J. Bellinger, CW04 T. J. Bliss, CW03 W. Winfrey, and 12-16 enlisted. AGC-AGIs receiving Flight Pay allowed him to fly their flights "without charging him". AG3 Bill Dehn was his section leader. Moon was designated AGAN in December 1949 and his request for "A" School was disapproved without a 1 year enlistment extension.

Moon was transferred to the Atlantic Fleet Weather Central Norfolk in November 1950 for further assignment. In February 1951 he reported on board OA Division, USS Coral Sea (CVB-43) and departed on a Med Cruise in March during which he was promoted to AG3. He stood all mid-watches on FMQ, Rabals & Pibals for LCDR D. E. Johns & AGC Jimmy Whittemore. In November 1951, Moon reported on board USS Block Island (CVE-106) in Philadelphia Navy Yard for recommissioning and shake-down/liberty in Gtmo before being assigned homeport in Norfolk. He was transferred to USS Rehobeth (AGS-50) homeported Philadelphia in April 1952. Moon started Oceanographic research (later called ASW). He plotted maps to locate surface lows, then hove-to in center of the lows take Core samples, BT's, Plankten, and Accoustic soundings with Civilian scientists from New London. He had the watch and discovered an underwater "mountain", not previously charted, off the Norwegian coast ... designated "Moon's Peak". There was liberty in Iceland, Antwerp. Trondheim, Copenhagen, Glasgow, and Belfast.

Moon was scheduled for advancement to AG2 on 16 October 1952, but was released from the Navy on 6 October. He bought a tractor-trailer carrying explosives in 42 states and attended USNR drills (as AG) in Columbus OH. Grosse Isle MI, Willow Grove PA, Denver, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Norfolk. In September 1953 he married Nadine June Klindt of Iowa.... now "CinCHouse". Oct 1955 had Moon back onstation-keeper active duty NAS Willow Grove as an AG3 with AG2s Jim Stone and John Heilman, Agl John Halgash. AGC Whitey Nolfe was relieved by AGCS Gil Wagi and LT George Hiatt was relieved by LCDR Hal Wills. He couldn't get Jim Stone or Heilman up on the roof (to make "Opening" if they "fell off"), so back to USNR drills in October 1957 and driving around the country in an 18-wheeler carrying explosives. He was promoted to AG2 in June 1960. While driving 11000 miles per month, Moon decided that sea duty would have him home more.

He requested active duty orders in June 1960 and was assigned to NavSta Trinidad BWI taking 2 Rawinsondes per day. Moon was advanced to AGI-PI during this tour. AGC E. N. Boyer was relieved by AGCS Bob McBeth, AG1 Al Hassen made AGC and was relieved by AGI Herb Goodland, AG3 "Monk" Chambers & AG3 Schatzer rounded out the crew. They set upper air records of 100000+ ft/per sounding for 3 months, and was the first rawin station to have 3 months of QCI 0.0. Moon plotted charts and briefed aircrews for the Cuban Missile Crisis surveillance. In May 1963 he was transferred to AG "B" School, Lakehurst. His Class Chiefs were AGC Rocky Copson and AGC Harry Whitworth. In December 1963 Moon was off to USS Wasp (CVS-18), homeport Boston, with LCDR George Reith, AGC Bill Pettigrew et al. He was the manager of the Wasp softball team, made eve watch briefings for the CO & Admiral, and did news, weather, and sports on the ships 1JG PA each day at sea. They had the second highest monthly raw-ins in the Atlantic/Pacific.

In January 1965 Moon was transferred to AG "C" (ice) School at NavOceano, Suitland MD. LCDR Bill Dehn was Ice Officer. Moon was the mission leader for summer support at NAS Argentia, Nfld, flying (new P3s from PaxRiver VP-49) on ice Recon Flights to Goose Bay, Frobisher, Sondrestrom and Thule supporting LT Jim Koehr (Argentia Ice Officer) and the USAF. Their Five-man recon crew received USAF, USCG & NavOceano commendations. He also flew Birds-Eye, ASWEP and Project Jenny (Viet Nam) missions. Moon was advanced to AGC in October 1965. In August 1966 he was an Asst Forecast Duty Officer at FWF Norfolk (later FWC) where he served with CO Capt Wm. King, LT Marty Nemcosky, CW04 Carl Matthews and many other fine personnel (including shipboard TADs). He reopened and managed Navy Norfolk Flying Club and Judged CPO initiations. Moon was transferred to VW-1 at Agana Guam in March 1969. LCDR Ray Hennessey, Met Officer. was relieved by LCDR Jack Hansen. The crew included LCDR Dick Zumwalde, LTs Dick Gilmore and Joe Sycuro, CWO Solibbake, AGC Al Upton, AGI Frank Dell, et al. He flew NATOPS checks for Aircrew AGs and was the only VW-1 4-P CNO-authorized (BuPers approved) enlisted Flight Meteorologist for Crew "Number TEN". Moon was advanced to AGCS during this tour. He flew 747 hrs over North Vietnam: penetrated 23 named typhoons: made eight 100+ kt low-level (below 1000 ft) penetrations (max 135kts). Crew TEN never had a late or missed fix. He was Judge for CPO initiations on Guam. Naha Okinawa. ChuLaiiDaNang. VW-1 was decommissioned in June 1971 and Moon was transferred to NWSED Agana. as Sr. Watch Officer/ Leading Chief, CWO Bob Hamrick was OinC. NWSED prepared flight briefs for all commercial/military flights out of Agana including PanAm, TWA, JAL, and Continental. fie got National Weather Service IDs for all forecasters to fly free on airline flight-decks to Hawaii and Asia. Moon briefed AIR FORCE ONE enroute China (President Nixon).

In June 1972, he was the Leading Chief at Pacific Missile Range, Pt.Mugu. CDR Bill Hevl was the Met Off, with LCDR Frenchv Corbeille, AGC Frank Dell et al. He was Leading Chief, CNO-authorized co-pilot S2F (IFR). As Pilot-in-

Command, Moon flew leased Cessna 310 on Navy contract. He flew Aircrew on USN recon research flights, was permanent C'PO judge. On departure of the Met Officers, Moon became the Weather Center Officer. On advancement to AGCM he was assigned Casualty Assistance Claims Officer notifying parents and dependents on the death of service members in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, assisting with burials, claims. He was selected by the Admiral as Master Chief Petty Officer of the Command in 1975_ but in June 1975, was transferred to BuPers AG Detailer relieving Dave Rankin, detailing 1600 AGs for NavWeaServCom Captain Sam Houston was relieved by Captain Dick Ward. Moon traveled with the BuPers MCPO to set up, schedule and coordinate Detailer's Trips to Hawaii, the Southeast, West Coast and Europe. He was the CPO Judge at Washington Navy Yard (initiated USNR BMC (Senator) Towers).

Moon retired from the United States Navy at the Naval Weather Service Association 4th Reunion in July 1987 at Norfolk, VA, as arranged by Captain Frank Schatzle, FWC Norfolk. The Oceanographer of the Navy read his retirement orders, DirWeaScrvCom read the commendation to CinCHouse (Nadine). and he was piped over the side with AGCs as side-boys.

In June 1978. Moon was a Meteorologist for Continental Airlines, personally briefing flights out of LAX: recommending best routes for domestic/Hawaiian flights: preparing terminal forecasts for all Continental airports; briefing flight dispatchers for alternate!destination fuel loads; and issuing fog/severe weather warnings. October 1982 found Moon as a Met Tech for Pacific Missile Test Center at San Nicolas Island Raisin and Met Rocket site. He transferred to PMTC Pt. Mugu as Classified Operations Briefer in March 1985 was Senior Civilian Forecaster in Weather Center and manager of Rawin/Mct Rocket section. He was Operations Conductor of Met Rocket operations in support of NASA, USAF and USN high-altitude operations. and primary briefer of Tomahawk (and other classified) research operations and conducted Mobile rain support of MIT, Canadian, National Weather Service, German_ and other research projects at various locations around the US, including shipboard ops offshore California and Hawaii. In June 1989 Moon assumed research meteorological helicopter operations from Applied Physics Laboratory. John Hopkins University_ in support of USN low-level missile operations for the Atlantic Fleet at Puerto Rico and NASA/USN at Wallops Island. VA; Pacific Fleet operations at Kauai, Hawaii and California. Moon re-tired from the Department of Defense as a GS-lI in November 1995 with 30 years of USN service and 13 years of DOD service.

Naval Weather Service Association:

1979 Submitted draft for NWSA Scholarship format. Approved. 1980-1981 Editor Aerograph. Secretary-Treasurer NWSA (served total of 7 years) First Vice-President CMAA Parliamentarian (13 years total) President Executive Council (4yrs)

Moon and Nadine have attended 24 of 25 reunions. Shipmate Al Pilger Needs Help

Does the name D. W. Britton or David W. Britton ring a bell with anyone. I was on the old USS Yorktown (CVS 10) with

him in the early 60s. After t was transferred to Project NANWEP at the USNPGS in Monterey in the spring of '62, I lost track of him and have not seen his name mentioned anywhere in any of the issues of The Aerograph. He took this wild undisciplined AN striker (me) and turned him around and. by so doing, prevented a young lad from getting into deep doo doo. I was able to keep track of the Met Officers.. . the LTs Sherrar, Armstrong and Brown and F. E. Horn, but lost track of Britton. I would appreciate any help in finding him. My address is in the B-List and I can be e-mailed at: apilger@erols.com

PRESIDENT SADIE FINNEY 1

st VICE PRESIDENT CHUCK WHITE

2ND

VICE PRESIDENT HARVEY SMITH SECY/TREAS MORRY SUMMEY

Dateline San Diego, CA August 1999 AEROGRAPH

The SOCAL Chapter extends a very hearty congratulations to the Monterey Chapter for hosting a very fine NWSA Reunion. All SOCAL Chapter attendees had acolades for the Reunion Chairman and Staff. BRAVO ZULU ONE AND ALL!

CHAPTER ACTIVITIES This has proven to be a very busy year for the SOCAL Chapter. Most meetings have provided us with topics of

discussion, suggested items for more discussion at the Reunion, and various other things. Deacon Holden was tasked by President Macomber to conduct research on the possible computer requirements of the NWSA Secretary/Treasurer and the Editor of the AEROGRAPH. He determined requirements, contacted various local computer companies, and he was able to arrange for the purchase of systems he had determined to fill the stated requirements. In addition, when the question of funding arose, he was instrumental in a solicitation mailing to all NWSA Members at no cost to NWSA. The mailing, including postage costs, were completed by ALL STATES MAILING, INC. and the costs involved written off as a charitable donation to NWSA.

We have added Sadie Finney, formerly of the Seattle area, to our list of Chapter members. She has been active in Chapter activities since her arrival. Another addition is Ted Bear. He also had previously been in the North-west. He has returned to San Diego, and although he has not as yet joined the Chapter he does attend meetings from time to time. With these additions, we also have some losses. Paul and Lois Welch relocated to Oakhurst, CA in May. Paul has been a very active member of the Chapter. and will be missed. Although not gone yet, Dick Garrett has indicated that he may be returning to Hawaii sometime in the fall.

While Socials were a little hard to come by_ for a while. they are back on track. In March. Deacon Holden was able to organize a Sunday Brunch at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot BAY VIEW CLUB. For the information of those of you who are familiar with San Diego, the BAY VIEW CLUB is MCRD's new name for the Officers Club. Present policy dictates that military bases must consolidate their clubs. These members and guests attended. Deacon Holden, Robbie and Mary Roberson, Roby Robinson, John and Fujii Rodriguez, Harvey Smith, Carmen Rusnak, Jim and Sue Vollmer, Mary Jane Hudson, and Sadie Finney.

Then in June, Harvey Smith had a successful one at the Mandarin Gardens in the Mira Mesa Shopping Center. This was a Saturday luncheon social. Since this is one of our favorite spots, a good time was enjoyed by all. Attendees were Walt Babic with his friend Sue, Sadie Finney, Mae and Mary McCartney, Robbie and Mary Roberson. Roby Robinson accompanied by daughter Judy (visiting from Scotland), John and Fujii Rodriguez, Dick and Elsie Taylor, and last but not least - - the Smiths.

At the July meeting, the Chapter installed newly elected Chapter officers for the period I July 1999 to 30 June 2000. As seen in the heading of this article, Sadie Finney is President, Chuck White is 1st Vice President, Harvey Smith is 2nd Vice President, and Morry Summey continutes as Secretary/Treasurer.

MEMBER ACTIVITIES Items to send in to the AEROGRAPH are at times a bit of a chore to get. However, one of my best sources of

information is Harvey Smith. Here are a few items that have been provided by him. On a personal note. The Smith's went up to Lake Arrowhead the 23rd and 24th to celebrate their 59th Anniversary.

They are anticipating the marriage of their grandson Rob to Emily Rossman in D.C. on 24 July, and then the arrival of their first great-grandchild about August 3rd, produced by grand-daughter Carrie and Brent Smith who live here in San Diego. Rob and bride will be moving to Orange County, CA in August, so all of the Smith tribe will be close by.

Jerry Horna, who served with Harvey on Guam in the 1959-1960 time frame, stopped by recently. He was on a cruise ship that stopped in San Diego. Recently Harvey received a telephone call from Ellen, Charlie Tilden's daughter, with the following information. She told him that her mother, Helen, had taken a fall once again: which put her in the hospital with a broken hip. She is now out of the hospital, and in a Care Home. Harvey indicated that he had a very strong impression that the family felt the end was near, and had gathered in anticipation of her passing away.

Harvey has been keeping tabs on Bob Gray, as Bob hasn't been able to attend any of our meetings since he returned to this area. Bob has had a lot of problems with oral surgeries and associated problems for several years. Harvey says that Bob is doing quite a bit better, and in fact his speech capabilities is really a lot better. Bob told Haney that he had even gotten in 18 holes of golf recently. Harvey says he is very impressed by Bob's upbeat mood, which is a typical example of that MARINE CAN DO spirit. He no longer has to use the intravenous/direct stomach method of feeding, and confided that Vivian takes care of him like a baby. She recently treated him to a 90th birthday party celebration at Camp Pendleton. He said everyone had a great time.

The Chapter had missed seeing Melie Lee for quite a few meetings. He recently called in to discuss his delinquent chapter dues, and to discuss all that had been going on with him for the past several months. For starters, he said that for someone who had been very lucky staying off the Binnacle List for years, things had finally began to catch up with him. It began several months ago with hernia surgery. After this, while walking to build up his strength. he took a fall - fracturing a bone in his leg. This also required surgery. Sometime during the hospital stay. doctors found that he had a blood clot on his brain. This. of course. required immediate emergency surgery. Fortunately, they were able to successfully remove the clot. So Melie is real happy to be back home recuperating, not to mention getting away from the lousy hospital food.

MORRY SUMMEY SECRETARY/TREASURER

??Chapter in the Mountains?? On the evening of July 13th, a dinner meeting was held at Rio Bravo Cantina in Asheville. North Carolina; there were

16 in attendance. The invitation to this social event stated that the proposal to form a chapter of the NWSA and the proposal to invite and host the 2002 NWSA reunion would be discussed. The intent of these discussions was to determine if there was sufficient interest in this area to begin the process for both.

Attending were Roger and Mrs. Bissinger, Red Ezell, Rudy and Mrs. Kittel, Roger and Mrs.Tanner, Bill and Mrs. Raines, AI and Mrs. Upton, Dan Lepore, Pete Vanderwolf and Tom and Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

The result of the meeting was that there is sufficient interest in formation of a chapter. A meeting was scheduled for September 8th. (Time and place to be announced) At that time the requirements for formally becoming a chapter will be discussed and appropriate steps taken. Once that activity is complete, the idea of a reunion in Asheville will be discussed and decided upon.

Additional names of individuals who have had connections with the Naval Weather Service and live in the area came to light at the meeting. They will be contacted with invitations to participate in the September 8th meeting.

NWSA HAMPTON ROADS CHAPTER President ...................... Marty Nemcosky Vice President ............... Bud Scott Secretary ...................... Jack Salvato Treasurer ....................... Chuck Steinbruck Social Chainnan ............ Jack Salvato

Mid Summer — Hot and Wet

The Hampton Roads Chapter celebrated Mid Summer with a planned afternoon picnic outing at the NAS Oceana Officer's Club Gazebo. After a look at the sky with his weather eye, Prez. Marty adroitly shifted the venue to the back bar. Shortly thereafter the National Weather Service added a Tornado Watch to the Severe Thunderstorm Warning they had issued and followed that up with a Flash Flood Warning.

Those attending and not flooded out were: Floyd and Joan Akers, Fay and Donna Crossley. Millie Orork Garcia, Bertha Hubbard, Jim Langlois, Dan and Carmen Lee, Ted and Ethel LeMond, Charles Lindsey. Ed and Ruth Nelson, Marty and Barb Nemcosky, Bud and Bev Scott, Jack Seigel, and Ralph and LaRue Wright.

After a delicious inside picnic dinner featuring barbecued chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs with cole slaw. baked beans and potato salad, Prez Marty held a brief business meeting which was punctuated by lightning and thunder.

Plans for the 2000 Reunion at the Virginia Beach Convention Center were discussed. The plans for the Banquet and the Texas Barbecue Deck Party are firmed up. Look for the advertisement in this August Issue of the Aerograph. The November Aerograph will have the Reunion and the hotel registration forms in it as well as details of the various events.

Western Branch Rep. Faye Crossley announced that rooms for the Wakefield New Years Eve Party are filled. Reservations for the dinner dance are still available.

The meeting was adjourned as the rain and thunder gradually abated. Gondola service from the Club's front steps to the parking lot was available.

_________________ George DeLano, Acting Secy

Whether you think you can or our can't,

you're always right.

POTOMAC CHAPTER (NWSA) _____________ (6199)

President Skip Cline 1st Vice President Will Gould 2nd Vice President Bob Plante Sec-Treas Doc Carver Tel: 301 855 6103 carverdr@juno.com Reporter Don Cruse

Tel: 703 524 9067 <doncrusea luno.com>

Seems like our PotChap contingent is getting back into battery after enjoying an outstanding NWSA/25 reunion in Monterey. Once again our Monterey Chapter members and friends put on a fine event. one that my regular wife-san commented. "This is the first time in a while that I can find not one thing to criticize!" It was 4.0 all the way.

Thanks for the hard work and hospitality Monterey people. When we added up the numbers and checked our roster it appears PotChap was well represented at Monterey with 25

people in attendance. Some flew and some drove--but we got there and back by one means or another. Congratulations to you PotChap people who made the effort--that's what it's all about.

With the August issue of The Aerograph normally filled with the many details of our annual reunion. this chatter column w ill be brief. Another reason for being brief is our pending departure for Adirondack State Park with the family ski bote in tow--another annual family reunion .

While on the subject of reunions. we should note that Jim Romano is tuning in on preliminary preparations for "Reunion 2000 Chia" next summer from 10 to 16 July in the U.K. Over the years many of our NAVY wx people have been assigned to duty in exotic Bedfordshire. Check it out on the Web at BEDFORD.GOVUK or try RAFCHICKSANDS.GOV.UK or call Jim. He plans to attend.

The Lone Star Lunch Bunch got together as usual April 22, May 27 and June 24 in Centerville VA. This small group covers most of the world problem areas and identifies ready solutions, which makes the luncheon very entertaining. Bob Black, Al Pyle, Chuck Kincannon, and John Mercer are frequently joined by Glen Drummond and Don Cruse.

In early May Don & Betty Brown took a trip through Holland and enjoyed cycry minute of it. Hazel Hudock completed her more to a rental townhouse in Martinsburg WV--still within a rifle shot of Prospect Hill Farm where she and Charley spent many :ears together. Audie & Angie Hudnell visited their son who is stationed NAS Brunswick as a radioman and learned that he is heading for OCS. Congratulations!

NWSA WEB PAGE Have you checked out the upgraded Web Page which our Webmaster. Mahlon Trenz, is working hard to make one of the best? A new domain name has been selected to make life easy for us: WWW.NAVALWEATHER.ORG.

On May 11 our PotChap group toured the Oceanography Dept at USNA Annapolis. CAPT Dennis Whitford. CDR Donna Sengelaub and other staffers made the visit informative for us. The Midshipmen were busy with exams so the place was more quiet than usual. A future series of lectures using IMAX theater to augment the presentations is in the works and will offer additional opportunities for many of us.

The skipper of NLMOC NorVa, CAPT Tom Donald-son, was relieved by CAPT Tom Bosse in a May 14 ceremony on the Naval Base. To make the occasion seem perfectly normal, it rained.

Confirming recent scuttlebutt, RADM W. G. Ellis has moved from his job as Oceanographer of the NAVY to Director. Deep Submergence Branch. N873, OPNAV. His relief is RADM Richard West and CAPT Donaldson comes aboard as Deputy after departing NorVa. Not sure where CAPT Joe Swaykos is moving. PotChap Prez Skip Cline convened one of his aperiodic "steering group" meetings over lunch at the golf clubhouse on Andrews AFB May 20 in order to review the gamut of NWSA/25/Monterey expectations. As usual, E-mail was used later to pass the word to chapter members who were unable to attend. Shortly afterward our members began to hit the road heading for the left coast.

AGCM Bob Coniglione USN (Ret) In a 21 May ceremony that was held at The Naval Home in Gulfport. MC Bob retired from his billet as Command

Master Chief, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command.

All hands in Potomac Chapter wish you well as you begin to carve out a new career on civvie street. We have been informed that Helen Tilden passed away on June 9 in California. In a June 13 letter, Ray Tennison

describes how a course of treatment that began in January has brought Ninette's health problems under control. But that ruled out attendance at our reunion in Monterey. Similarly. Betty Wintersteen as unable to attend due to some physical limitations on her navigation. Whether you all are in Fresno, Silsbee or Lancaster, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Charley, Ninette & Betty.

Once again Jim & Rosalie Romano hosted our spring pool party for PotChap and June 19 was a gorgeous day just to be outdoors. People who enjoyed chatting about Monterey happenings and friends, as well as looking ahead to NWSAl26NaBch included:

Don Brown Ed & Polly Carlstead Doc & Bonnie Carver Skip Cline Don & Marge Cruse Jerry & Lora Delaney Glen & Anne Drummond Will & Ella Gould Bill & Laverne King Elroy & Pat McLeod Dick & Marsha Pritchard Ken & Joyce Smith Peter Weigand (plus 3 Romano guests)

Thanks for rolling out the VIP accomodations for us, Jim & Rosalie.

FOR YOUR POTOMAC CHAPTER CALENDAR July 22: Lone Star Lunch Bunch, Centerville VA (Chuck Kincannon) -- and every fourth Thursday each month Aug 05: Steering Group meets for lunch, AAFB (Skip Cline) Aug 17: PotChap tour of National Ice Center. Suitland (Don Cruse) Sept 11: Autumn crab feast & potluck, Stafford VA (Marge Cruse) Oct 15: Next deadline for inputs to The Aerograph for November.

OPSAIL 2000 IS COMING Plans are underway for OPERATION SAIL 2000 which will bring an unprecedented number of tall ships to our East

Coast next summer. As a preview, the National Maritime Historical Society will officially launch "Beyond The Spectacle" (its educational

program) on Aug 04, 1999 with a flotilla of sailing ships and small boats gathered off Lower Manhattan's Battery to provide a salute to historical Pier A. On Aug 05 several tall ships will sail up the Hudson River to historic ports.

NWSA AIRSHIP CHAPTER President Mike Garrity Vice President Bob Wiorek Secy/Treas Gene Merrill Reporter Pam Elliott Chaplain Marie Garrity

Now that summer has arrived at the Jersey Shore. it is time to check up on the happenings of the Airship Chap-ter and our members. April 25

`'' found a nice turn out at the Circle Landmark. Election of officers was held as noted above. We

were happy to welcome new members. Ross & Marie Gardner. What better way to welcome them than for Marie to win the 50/50 raffle. There was a nice turn out. Bob and Lucille Wiorek did a fine job as our hosts. Now we are looking forward to what has be-come the annual picnic at the Merrill's on August 18 in Pine Beach. Last year brought out a nice size group so we hope to have the same this year.

The Editor has been busy and e-mailed all with computers to get the summer happenings. Unfortunately. not all the members are up to speed in the computer world. Those that are, are out enjoying the summer happenings around the country.

Had a note from Norm and Marilyn Macomber. Marilyn has been contending with Vertigo and so has stayed pretty close to home. She is feeling quite good recently and has high hopes that the worst is behind her. They have a September trip planned to Maine - Marilyn celebrates her 55th high school class reunion and they celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary with the people who stood up with them. Isn't that wonderful? We all send our best wishes for many more happy anniversaries.

I did not hear from the Merrill's. Knowing their busy schedule, they are away enjoying family, friends and the countryside.

The Elliott's have been busy with their youngest daughters wedding, May 29, in the middle of the NASCAR races in Charlotte, NC. Rod continues to enjoy retirement by surfing the Net. He finds time to move travel and fifth-wheel trailers as well as motor homes for a local business. He and Hank Losch get to catch up as they sometimes work together. That is when Hank and Bobbie are not off enjoying their own fifth-wheel trailer. Pam continues to enjoy her government retirement by working for a government contractor.

Each Airship member sends their best for a healthy, cool(?), and happy summer. If you are in the area, we welcome you to our gatherings. You can e-mail anyone of us for details. We are listed in the Aerograph.

Puget Sound Notes

************************************************** “The winds & waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators." - Edward Gibbon

************************************************** The Puget Sound Chapter's meeting-brunch on the 3rd Sunday of May was held at the NAS Whidbey Island CPO club over looking the airfield. As usual the buffet was excellent. "Frenchy" Corbeille presided over the meeting attended by Ken & Marion Boden, "Frenchy" & Barbara Corbeille, Gary & Lois Fisher, Carl Fox, Dick & Barbara Gilmore, Jack & Lois Hansen, Lee & Dee Hayes, "Pete" & Maxine Pederson & Frank Baillie. Future meetings are tentatively scheduled for: the 2

nd Sunday, 12 Sept. at Orca North in Poulsbo, a change to the proposed schedule. The 2nd Saturday. 13 Nov. in the

Olympia area, thence the 2''d Sunday, 9 January in the Edmonds area, Y2K...dum di dum dum... permitting, the 2

nd

Saturday, 11 Mar. in Tacoma & finally the 13`

Sunday, May 7 in Oak Harbor. Meeting flyers will provide details. Two of our members, Jack Hansen & Bob Nowlan traveled to the 1999 Monterey reunion in Jack's twin engine Piper Aztec. The five hour trip was broken by fuel – "gedunk" stops in Crescent City, CA while coming & going. Cloud cover, courtesy of La Nina, made it an IFR flight both ways. They encountered some icing during climb out & again on their return to the Northwest. Dick & Barb Gilmore, T.J. & Lily Ager, `"Fudd' & Joyce Fondren & Dee Berrian were also among the reuners. Fred Olson, accompanied to Monterey by his friend Truth, was our chapter rep. All hands thoroughly enjoyed the Monterey hospitality if not the Monterey weather. Sounds like our 1992 reunion in Silverdale, weatherwise & otherwise. Speaking of La Nina did you know that Washington's Mount Baker has the largest volume of snow pack extant in the world today? Snow pack over the entire northwest is 200% of previous record levels while Chinook Pass has only recently been cleared for travel again. Vice President Al Gore may wish to rethink his Global warming concept when he learns that Washington state now has some six brand new daily min temp records in the book for the month of June & a 52 degree max temp in Seattle on the 2

nd of July. We also had a Richter scale 5.5 earthquake on the

2nd 25 miles deep &

some 50 miles southwest of Silverdale which was the site of our 1992 NWSA reunion. Carl Fox tells me that his grandfather clock stopped when the tremor reached his home in Belfair.

************************************************** It's important that people should know what you stand for. Its equally important that they know what you won't stand for." Sez Mary Waldrip

******************************************* I'm told that Nostradamus forecast the end of the world on the 4

th of July 1999. Looks like he blew the forecast.

There goes his percentage. Jim & Ann Black continue to pursue their monthly RV camping trips with the "Good Sam Club". Jim is the Assistant Wagon Master for 1999 & will be promoted to Wagon Master in the year 2000. Head `em up, move `em out... RAW HIDE!!! Gary & Lois Fisher enjoy a unique Early American hobby raising heritage livestock which range from sheep to English game hens. The Fisher flocks are those "Colonial Critters" brought to New England by our forefathers during the years 1620 to 1820 & are quite different than present day livestock. An associated 4H Club works with Colonial era cloth spinning and weaving, does pottery making (Carl Fox please note) & Colonial era cooking. Hey, Gary. my greatgreat-great-great-great-great-great-great (maternal side)-grandfather, James Bailey, was a Potter in Rowley, Mass. In the 1630s (or was it that he was "potted"?) Congratulations to Dick & Barb Gilmore on 45 years of wedded bliss. They spent their Anniversary at the Semi-ah-moo Inn in Blaine, WA near the Canadian border. Yes, It's an Indian phrase. Something about a trailer truck hitting an Indian's cow? In August the Gilmores plan to cross the border & seek the elusive ten-pound rainbow trout in Lake Sheridan, B.C. Fred & Trudi Olson will be attending family & High School reunions during July. They now make their home in an independent living cottage near the Tacoma Narrows. Fred has a fishing trip planned in the near future with his nephew at Point Alburnie on Vancouver Island.

************************************************** "The most important things in life aren't things."

From a church bulletin in Fairfield, Illinois **************************************************

I've had birds eat the cherries from my trees before I could pick them, but "Frenchy" & Barbara Corbeille lost all the leaves from one of their cherry trees when a hungry deer came into their yard & "grazed". The couple will leave in mid July for a six week sight seeing & fishing tour "North to Alaska". Watch out for those "no-see-urns" up there, folks. I've heard that they can carry off live-stock. Maybe you could hire one to protect the cherry trees?

Ken & Joy Richards were driving thru western Oregon recently when they came upon an interesting tourist attraction at the former Tillamook Naval Air Station. ZP-33 blimps made it their home base during WW2 & our late chapter mate, Joe Zaffmo, was attached to the squadron (check NWSA History – the Forties on the NWSA Home page). One of the two blimp hangers burned down in 1992 but the

has been converted into an aviation museum with over 30 flyable WW2 era aircraft including a PBY, an ME-109, a Spitfire trainer built with a jump seat for an instructor pilot & many others. There is a cafe on site along with several other WW2 exhibits.

Earl Kerr has found that "full retirement" at Anacortes may be a misnomer. He's kept ven- busy helping his son set up a contracting business. He's also administering a home-stead acreage, left by his great-grandfather, on the Olympic Peninsula. Earl has had some success in logging part of the property, but a state law prohibits logging within 110 feet of a salmon stream on the property. The rule is only 50 feet for other types of streams. We're hoping to see Earl & Lynne at our next meeting.

Frank Baillie *******************************************************************************************************************************************

THE TRADITION CONTINUES 5

TH ANNUAL AMS ALL-NAVY BREAKFAST

The Wyndham Anatole Hotel in Dallas, TX, which hosted the 79th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological

Society, also was the site of the 5'h

Annual AMS All-Navy Breakfast. On Thursday, Jan-uary 14, some 27 bleary-eyed current and former Navy "weather guessers" met at 0700 for good food and won-derful comradery in the same hotel where it all began four years earlier with six attendees. This time, the following folks participated:

Steve Bingham John Maloney Nick Borns Don Mautner Ed Cataldo Katie Nefflin Jenny Dean Mike Neith Tom Frain Cynthia Nelson John Garthner Tom Nelson John Hollister Glenn Rosenberger LTJG Howard Vic Ross John Hughes John Rovero Jerry Jarrell Dan Soper Rich Jeffries Cory Springer Pat Kelly* Carl Thormeyer*# John Lincoln Larry Warrenfeltz John Malay (* = Plank owner: one the six original attendees in 1995) (# = Coordinator)

ANNUAL REPORT BY NWSA HISTORIAN-1999

Let me begin by reporting that this is a tough and time-consuming job. But, it is interesting. Just a re-minder to our membership--my charter (call it Job Description if you prefer) extends to only the history of NWSA--not to the Naval Weather Service or the Naval Weather Service Command or predecessors.

This report is brief because NWSA members have already read my quarterly progress reports in THE AEROGRAPH. Nevertheless, it may be helpful if I highlight several areas where progress has been made or is continuing. Basic NWSA historical records that paint the picture of our association are:

C&BL Origin of NWSA THE AEROGRAPH IRS Status THE BELLINGER LIST Chapter Origins Officer Rosters

Reunions Officer Biographies Scholarships Awarded Class Rosters Memorabilia Contributions

My objective is to compile and maintain complete files of the foregoing and make the information available to our members. You may obtain historical information by requesting it and, as time goes by, you will find more and more of this information on our NWSA Homepage on the Internet. Webmaster Mahlon Trenz maintains that site and asks that you send him more photographs and old Christmas cards for posting.

To improve our historical records or in some cases to improve accessibility we still need to compile a subject file of AEROGRAPH articles, clarify procedures for processing bequests and compile Naval Postgraduate School class rosters. Each NWSA chapter is supposed to maintain a Turnover Book containing background information, some of which is necessarily historical. How do I propose to meld those chapter records with mine? We still need to decide on a procedure for that.

You will soon be hearing about a new historical initiative that has just popped up on our horizon. There is a proposal to publish a book about the history of Navy Weather and Oceanography. NWSA can and should play a key role in such a project that has been endorsed by RADM Ken Barbor, Commander Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command.

My personal goal is to turn the NWSA Historian job over next year to a successor who is dedicated to the task. D. A. CRUSE

LETTERS

Howdy. The Monterey reunion is over and it was nice seeing you again. You continue doing a bang up job with "The

Aerograph". At the XB meeting the afternoon of 2 June Norm brought up a topic printed in the Feb. 1999 Issue of the Aerograph "The Caulking Is Working Loose" by Dan E. Collins.

Your comment that the letter generated only one response to you doesn't seem too surprising to me. It is likely about 99% of the people who read the article figured like Don Cruse & I, Collins was being satirical or out of his mind or both when he wrote the article. So not worthy of spending time to write a rebuttal.

Collins article generated a discussion at the XB meeting that extended our meeting considerably. Fred Olson assured us that Collins was serious when he put down those thoughts. Absolutely amazing!

Just who is this Dan E. Collins? Prior to his article in the Aerograph, I had never heard of the man. My AG Directory, with Sub Directory AGB and file B1 shows a Dan E. Collins graduating in class marked 51-8A or B5119 in my index. 5119 51-8A Convened 27 Aug. 1951 - Graduated 14 Dec. 1951. The photo was dated 3 Dec. 1951

That class lists a Bowers, G. R. who conceivably might be Bill Bowers. If that is YOU, then I know two in that class, the other being Paul Stevens who was at our Monterey reunion.

It appears Dan E. Collins is an active member and supporter of the Puget Sound Chapter, which is good as few chapters are as active as SoCal. Potomac and Southeast Chapters. Frank Baillie generates a lot of information about the Puget Sound chapter's meetings which I enjoy reading.

As I mentioned at the XB meeting, Collins proposals, if seriously considered. would essentially abolish the NWSA. His argument about loss of members due to aging not being equalized by new blood has merit. I disagree that this is a

cause for abolishing NWSA. In 1994 I joined the 164th Infantry Regiment Association. This regiment, one of many Infantry Regiments of WW 11,

has had NO NEW MEMBERS since it was inactivated in Dec. 1945 and the last replacements into the regiment were July or August just before the War ended in 1945. Each year the Necrology list accelerates. At age 73 I am one of the youngest members. Annual meetings are held in ND each year.

The NWSA has Aerographers and Mates in the USN. NEW blood each year to tap into and, it is still very active. Albeit our membership is small, so as the olderones gather in Davy Jones Locker to swap lies, chapters fade away.

The 1998 election of NWSA officers was not precedent setting nor did it put anyone to sleep in NWSA. The issues were resolved at the first XB meeting in Monterey in less time than the discussion period of Dan Collins "Caulking". I suppose there are still ruffled feathers and some old animosities still exist. AGs are perhaps the most independent minded and wild group of sailors the Navy ever experienced outside the SEAL Teams. Good.

I suspect eventually ALL social organizations I belong to now will fade away as did the Far West Chapter of the NWSA, with only one active member left supporting the NATIONAL Association.

The FRA and American Legion are struggling to stay active. So too, I hear, is the VFW. The FRA and American Legion are struggling to stay active. So too, I hear, is the VFW. Will Rogers, when asked about his reported demise by a newspaper reporter, informed the fellow "My death is Greatly

Exaggerated."

Sorry Dan, I do not believe an early epitaph is fitting for NWSA so your suggestions to decentralize and rely on local chapters to carry on our activities is greatly exaggerated.

P.S. Bill, no floppy disk this time as you need practice using the scanner and can edit as you use it.

Zane Jacobs Thanks for the letter, Zane. As you can see, the scanner works great. No, I am not the G. R. Bowers in Class 5119. That is, however, the fifth Bowers I know of that was an AG. When I reported to weather office in Key West in January 1959, there were three of us. AGC Ron Bowers, a third class whose first name I do not remember, and myself then an AG 1. Then there was my brother, Tom, who was an AG2 aboard a couple ships in the Pacific in the late 1940s. Bill

The Greater The Dreams The Higher

The Obstacles Dear Bill, It was good seeing you and June in Monterey. Never get enough time to talk to everyone long enough. On 2 June, Mary Jane and I drove south from Sacramento on I-5 and I told her to get out a map of California so we could check on our turnoff to Monterey. She pulled out many maps, but none of California, so we used our NWSA Dopler radar which pointed us in the direction where a Red Glow indicated a lot of Weather Prolifigating people were gathered. Once in Monterey, we were in the Red Glow and it was over powering. We lost our way and were looking for the Marriot Hotel. Passed the Hyatt twice and the third time heard all the loud talk coming from there and stopped and checked into our room. Three cheers for all the Monterey people that worked so diligently to make the reunion a success. Especially the Hospitality Room Crew who had to endure all the loud sea stories. Class 118, AG A School, Fall of 1949 was represented by Zane Jacobs and myself. Sangley Point, PI, 1951-53 was represented by Zane Jacobs, Deacon Holden, Tex Owens, Bill Pettigrew and me. AG B School Class of Dec 1955-May 1956 was represented by Frank Taylor, Ray Hennessey, Dave Sokol and me. FWC/JTWC Guam, 1960-63 was represented by Deacon Holden, Frank and Betty Taylor. Ken and Hazel Chesmore, Sid and Maggie Halminski, Bob and Pat Forsberg, Bob and Mary Roberson, Bill and Elizabeth Pettigrew and Mary Jane and me. FWC Rota Spain, 1975-78 was represented by Chuck and Georgene Steinbruck, Jack and Helen Pingel, Mary Kalinyak and Mary Jane and me.

(Sorry if I left anyone out of the above listing) Hope the above list gets other members of NWSA interested in attending future reunions. We do have a good time telling sea stories and sometimes our versions of what went on during a tour of duty is collaborated by shipmates and wives from that duty station. During the Monterey Reunion, I found out that I had been telling a wrong version of an Event on Guam in July 1960. I reported aboard Guam in April 1960 and met the young COMM Officer. LTJG Gerald Horna. In July, his fiancee, Geraldine and her mom flew to Guam and she and Gerald got married. After the wedding I thought it was Ken and Hazel Chesmore and Will and Elva Riner that told Mary Jane and me to come with them to the newlywed apartment. We all drove our own cars to the apartment that Gerald and Geraldine would live in. It seems the other two couples had planned this and we got involved at the last minute. I hid his cigarettes and can opener in the closet, the women put thread through her clothes, put rice in all the drawers and one of the men went into the bathroom. locked it and went out the window and put the screen back in. This took about two minutes as they said we had to get to the reception so it looked as thought we drove right to the reception from the church. A couple years later we saw Gerald and Geraldine Horna off at the Guam airport for duty in the states. Gerald ask me who did the thing at their apartment after the wedding and I said the Chesmores. Riners and us. Gerald said, "The Chesmores!" and I said, "Yes." During the last 39 years the Chesmores have been very close to the Hornas, and Ken says that sometimes Gerald would ask if he was involved with the Thing at the Horna's apartment after the wedding. They said not so and I thought they or I had forgotten the details. Turned out it was me. I met Bob and Pat Forsberg at the reunion and they said it was them, the Riners and Mary Jane and me that went to the Horna's apartment after the wedding. The Forsbergs left Guam not too long after that and I suppose I got it mixed up as Ken and Will Riner worked on the same shift, checked me out on watches. and I put them in the same place all the time. Quickly, at Monterey in June, I apologized to Ken and Hazel for involving them in the Thing at the Horna apartment after the wedding. Ken said he would send me Horna's address as we have had no contact with them all these years. Got Ken's letter the other day and just wrote Gerald and Geraldine Horna a long letter telling them who was involved in the Thing at their apartment on Guam, and that the Chesmores had nothing to do with it.

Sincerely with nothing but the truth, Elmer Erdei

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks Elmer. Letting folks know how old acquaintances are renewed at Reunions is a good idea. Putting the Hornas' minds at ease after 39 years is also a good idea. Bill Dear Jim, May 18, 1999 I'm sorry that I'm so late in responding to your letter of March. I have not been feeling too well and am moving slow. I wish to send the enclosed check for $100 to be used for the new computers and also to thank Bill Bowers for his patience in transcribing from my tapes of my thirty-year career. Regards, Carl Morris

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We all thank you for your donation to the computer fund, Carl and I'm glad I was able to help you preserve your career for your family. Bill Bill, Attached is an article written by Harold R.(Tommy) Thompson for our local, Gulf Coast, Mississippi newspaper, the Sun Herald in July 1989. The article was rerun for Flag Day this year. I believe this article says it all as far as respect for our nation's flag is concerned. You and many of the Naval Weather Service Association members who served in the headquarters in Washington and Mississippi or visited headquarters to obtain funds may remember Tommy. Tommy retired from the Navy as a Commander Aviator in July 1968 after 27 years of Navy service, starting out as an Naval Aviation Cadet in 1941. In January 1969 he came to work at the Naval Weather Service Headquarters as the Budget Officer. He later became the Chief Comptroller for the organization. He retired from his civilian position in 1982. After his retirement Tommy spent a good part of his time on the golf course. He also became heavily involved in wood carving and model ship making. His duck carvings were beautiful, but his best piece of work was a complete carousel with horses and other merry-go-round animals. As with his accounting and comptroller duties always done with the neatest handwriting and extremely precise accounting of funds, his ship models were absolute works of art. They took years to produce and Tommy would spend up to eight hours per day working on them, particularly after he was forced to give up his golf. Tommy died in January- 1996 and the attached article serves as an excellent remembrance to a true patriot. I am sure the members would enjoy reading it. Tommy's beautiful wife Kitty still lives here on the Gulf Coast at 63733 North Diamondhead Drive. Diamondhead, MS. 39525. Her and Tommy's three children are scattered though out the country. Rany lives in Meredith, New Hampshire. and has three children. Ty is in Bellville, Michigan with two children and Rick is in Tallahassee, Florida, also with two children. Ann and I get to see and talk with Kitty quite often. She is always fun to be around. If we could get her around the piano, I bet she could still belt out a darned good song. If anyone would like to get in touch with Kitty she can be reached at her home address as indicated earlier in this letter. For those with computer skills, her e-mail address is mommachita@aol.com. - How about that! Bill - All members of the Gulf Coast Chapter really appreciate the great job you are doing with the Aerograph. When it comes in, I read every line. It is great to hear how old weather guessers and shipmates are doing - Keep up the good work. And, I promise to start sending you other newsworthy articles in the future. If any of you Navy Weather people get to the Gulf Coast, first bring money, the state of Mississippi needs it, and then call me. We

'll meet and show you the new Mississippi Gulf Coast and its 15 Casinos and perhaps

a side trip to N'Orleans. That's native man! Sincerely, Frank Schatzle

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for the article Frank, and the good words about The Aerograph. Tommy's article is in this issue. We'll be looking for more articles in the future. We missed you guys in Monterey. Will look forward to seeing you in Virginia Beach next year. Bill Dear Mr. Stone, Enclosed is my check for the next year as a member of the N.W.S.A. Because of extenuating reasons, I am not able to make the reunion this year. I had hoped that I was going to be able to, for many reasons. I lived in California for 25 years and when I came home to visit in 1993, I had every intention of returning to California. Because I cannot be there this year, I wonder if I could impose upon you to make a statement at some time during the different meetings for me. The main question I have is if there is anyone there who may have been in Morocco in 1957 — 1958. When Jerry was stationed in New Jersey, he told me that he played in some band during that time and I saw his name on the top of a music sheet that he had something to do with. Unfortunately, I cannot remember the name of that tune. I do recall that it was a very popular one. Anyone who knew him in Corpus Christi, Texas, knew that he was into racing stock cars. Instead of driving a Ford like everybody else, he chose to drive a Chevy, known as a gas hog. Anyone there remember? I'm hoping that the next reunion will be somewhere on the East Coast. I don't have a computer yet, but I do have a FAX #: (207) 346-9091. I am looking forward to hearing from someone. Thanking you in advance, I remain sincerely, Caroline M. Ewing

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I hope this letter gets some results for you Caroline. If any of you members knew Chief Ewing, please contact Caroline. Her address is on page 5 of the February Issue. Editor Bill