PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Shipmates,

In the past two months, we had guest

speakers running for National FRA positions.

I attended the quarterly meeting of the

Central Liaison Committee at Pax River with Ship-

mates East Coast President Don Hoover, Past Re-

gional President East Coast (PRPEC) Claire Purdy,

Valerie Reed, and Penny Collins. PRPEC Purdy

installed S/M Collins as Chairman of the CLC.

In addition, I attended the Annapolis

Hearing on the City’s Master Dock Plan and the

separate but related proposed Ordinance to RE-

ZONE the immediate area next to the Fleet Re-

serve Club. It includes the FRC dock, and the Mar-

riott’s dock. It also encompasses the land on both

sides of Fawcett’s including the city’s parking area

closest to the FRC. It is highly contested by many

businesses in and around the downtown area as

well as residents of the city.

The FRC stands with the “Save Annapo-

lis” coalition of many interested businesses, resi-

dents, and Historical Annapolis.

City counsel decisions on these vital is-

sues are coming in September and members are

asked to oppose the Master City Dock Plan and the

new Zoning Ordinance.

>>> See saveannapolis.org for particulars <<<.

Chairman of the FRC Board of Gover-

nors, Lew Bearden, competently testified on both

the Master Plan and The New Zoning.

Nine Delegates from Branch 24 attended

the FRA East Coast Regional Convention. Our

Branch won 1st place awards for the reports on

Hospital, Welfare, and Rehabilitation; American

President’s Report

!!! CONGRATULATIONS !!!

Shipmate Donald Hoover on your

successful year as

East Coast Regional President!

PAST EVENTS

East Coast Region Convention: 9 delegates from

Branch 24 were in attendance. 1st place awards

were awarded to Br. 24 for submission of reports

in Hospital, Welfare,& Rehab; Americanism &

Patriotism; Youth Activities; and Public Relations.

(Pictures on page 7)

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 21st - Branch 24 Annual Picnic: MWR

Annapolis Bay Room at Greenbury Point, Naval

Station Annapolis (keep left and drive through the

Naval Academy Golf Course) 1200-1700.

MORE DETAILS ON PAGE 5

3 September - Branch/Unit B.O.D. meeting 1900 at

the FRC . Unit regular monthly meeting 7:35p.m.

10 September - Branch 24 regular monthly

meeting 1900 at the FRC

17 September - 1900 Board of Governors Meeting

1 October - Branch/Unit B.O.D. meeting 1900 at

the FRC . Unit regular monthly meeting 7:35p.m.

3-6 October: U.S. Powerboat Show in Annapolis

8 October: Branch 24 regular monthly meeting

1900 at the FRC MOOSE LODGE, 1890

Crownsville Road, Annapolis, MD

10-14 October: U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis

15-19 October: FRA National Convention in

Chattanooga, Tennessee

02 November: Las Vegas Night at the FRC.

11 November: Annual Veterans Day Parade

Observance at Memorial Circle Downtown

Find Branch Minutes posted at

www.fra24.org

Continued on page 5…………..

410-263-4614

John P O'Neill

James F Parsons

Steven D Pigman

Thomas A Pilson

Valentin Poleshaj

Alan J. Polizio

Mark J. Ponicsan

Harry F Poole

Michael S Potts

John P Quinlan

Jeffrey R. Raithel

Albert Douglas Raper

James E Richards, Jr.

Luke S Ritter

William R. Roberts

James R Rounds

Andrew J Rozek

Benjamin G Sagun

Enrique Santiago

John T Scudi

Joseph D. Sears

Richard N Shuck

Stanley G Shumway

Alfred A Smith

Cliff J. Smith

Richard T Southerland

Verdis Spearman

Jeffrey Stender

Richard C Stern, Sr.

Lester B Thomas

Brian E. Toon

Charles Signor Trefrey

Daniel R. Trout

Larry Tyshan

James E Van nostrand

John C. Vickerman

Heinfried Von Nuremburg

David C Wagner

Tim Walker

Nelson L Ward

Albert E Wardlaw

Michael E. Wheeler

Joseph E Wilkinson

John T Wilson

William R Witt, Jr.

Richard W Worth

Henry D Wright, Jr.

Charles Wyatt

Joel D Zaldivar

John D Zarkowsky

Walter J Zarnowski

James C Zimmerman, Jr.

Member Renewals through October 2013 WELCOME ABOARD NEW SHIPMATES: Vernon E Allen

Tipton T Ammen

Milton April

Raymond A Ascione

Robert D Baker

Ben H Bell, III

Charles F. Benner

Michael Berry

John H. Bocchicchio

Richard Leo Bonnett

Gregory L Borghardt

Michael Bowser

Garry A Boyle

Lewis A Braithwaite

Joseph R Breslin

Claudius J. Britell

Roger A Brown

Lawrence E Callahan

Robert Joseph Campbell

Alberto Carreras

Shellie R. Chambers

George L Christenson

Robert L Christy

Stephen A Cilino

Jewel W Clark

Joseph Richard Coelho

Donald M. Cola

Donald Cole

Kirby Dennis Coleman

Jack C Colleran

Neil A. Costanzo

Blake Charles Cramer

Donald E Critz

Albert B Crosby

Steven F Dameron

J R Damron

Philip J Danahy

Vincent Louis Dattoli

Albert Diconsiglio

Harry G Dittmann

Paul G Dix

Garry A Domnisse

Landon H Donahey,

Michael J. Dougherty

John Dutzer

Fred Ellis, Jr.

James E Fischer

John W Fives

Frank M Fogg

Leonard S Freiberg

Derald L Galliher

Steven M Gawczynski

Harold R. Gobbel

Walter Jay Gould

Henry V. Green

Jean A Gruhler, Jr.

Guy P Hadley

Carlos Hall, Jr.

Linda J Heaton

Gilbert A. Hirshauer

Terrence E. Hobbs

Thomas Hodgkins

Henry H Holder

Ronald Holmes

Harry W Holmgren

Donald A Hoover

David S Hughey

Arthur T Humphreys

Robert A James

Smith Wesley Kalita

Donald R Keils

Charles Lee Keller

Joseph J Kelly

Michael J Kelly

Melvin P Kessler

Edwin E. Killinger

Charles K Klein

Dennis Kleppick

Michael J Korba

Tom Kostera

William L Kranzer

Sean F Lane

Dominik E. LeBeau

Andrew MacNamara

Richard P Mahoney

Francis T McArdle

Louis B McCaslin, Jr.

Timothy K McCrary

Angus McEachen

Jude T McGloin

Moultrie McLaughlin

Gary W McQuaide

Ralph P Michaelsen

Arthur Douglas Miller

John K. Miller

William J. Minik

Patrick H Moore

Stanley V Moore

Gary Byron Morey

James D Morris

Wayland F Morris, Jr.

Mike Muncer

Glenn S Murashige

John E Murphy

SHIPMATES NOW SERVING ON THE STAFF OF THE SUPREME COMMANDER

RAY F. CARTER, JR.

EDWARD W. SANSOM

REST IN PEACE

Henry P. Aszklar

Clive E. Bailey

Louis Berner, Jr.

Dallas L Brown

Carl L. Burke

Jeffrey M. Cavanagh

Jimmie L Curtis

Hugh S. Darling

Jeffrey Davis

Stephen D. DeLucchi

James A. Esposito

Charlotte A. Fletcher

Lawrence J. Foys

Ronald J Garman

John Geisen

Ryan R Gutzwiller

Jeff Harbeson

Jeffrey M. Harrington

Mark D. Harris

Vincent Harris

Mark Hetrick

Maurice D Horn

Seth Howard

David R. Janson

Reed H Kohberger

Stanley Kubat

Phong Le

Andrew Martin

Warren A. Mazanec

Christine McGowen

Christopher McGowen

Rommel J. Miller

Will A. Miller

Michael D. Nail

Lester Newell

Mark A Paolicelli

Richard A. Pedone

Emmanuel Pochylski

Scott J Rey

Christopher Santiago

Deborah Senn

Anthony Sganga

Bruce W Smith

Michael D. Stoehr

James E. Swann, Jr.

Jerald Tobin

Philip A Zeman

FRAbranch24@Gmail.com Secretary, Valerie Reed

AUXILIARY Unit 24 Fleet Reserve Association Sept.—Oct. 2013

UNIT MEETINGS: Katherine Bearden, President 410-255-6620 Regular meetings are held the first Tues. each month at 7:35 p.m.

Board of Directors meetings precede regular meetings at 7:00 p.m.

Chaplain: Linda Masterson (410) 263-3569 Mary Ellen McGrath served as chaplain for the July meeting. Please inform Linda of any cards sent or visits paid to members or their families. At the August meeting our Charter was draped for PNP Elizabeth Pounds. Please

inform Linda of cards sent or visits paid to members or their families.

Americanism: Stacy Fazekas America’s VetDogs 5-K race at Quiet Waters Park was successful. Unit members observed Independence Day by displaying American Flags. Some merchants give discounts to military members and veterans, such as Home Depot, Lowes, Under

Armor and Old Navy, so remember to inquire when making purchases.

Welfare: A Welfare chairperson still is needed. Duties include prepar-ing and delivering holiday food baskets, and collecting and distributing donated items. Instead of just one person, a committee of 2 or 3 peo-ple could help share the duties, and Theresa Smith will provide guid-ance. In addition to the Unit’s standard service projects, the chairper-son(s) may begin any new service projects that they choose. For the second year in a row, Theresa made 90 bow ties for Melwood resi-dents to wear during their special event. Barb Hrynyshen volunteered to contact Charlotte Hall to see if they need any items for residents. Previously collected school supplies totaling 657 items were recently

given to Sarah’s House.

Membership: Sue Hogan New Member Mr. Terry Hicks was initiated at the July meeting. Members James Galligan, Nancy Fulton and Pam Galligan-Stierle were initiated at the August meeting. As of August, our Unit’s current membership is 583. Please remember to renew your membership when due, and remind family and friends to do so as well. Barb Hrynyshen was recently was in touch with Unit member Mrs. Morrow, an Annapolis resident, and plans to stay in contact with her. New members must attend an orientation meeting, held the 2nd Wed.

of each month at 7 pm. to obtain a parking decal and key card.

Youth Activities: Loretta Jorden (410) 956-6015 The Girl Scouts watched a special film about genetically-engineered food and potential negative health effects. On 7/13 the Girls planned to complete the Pilot Program which they began earlier in the year. The Girls are seeking ideas for a Gold Award Project, in which they each invest 75-

80 hours. Mattie Kovac brought 2 flags for donation to Scout troops.

VAVS: Theresa attended a short meeting on June 18 at the volunteer section on the 6th floor of the VA Hospital. For the upcoming year, in honor of Ken Carter, she is collecting and donating coffee, tea, sugar, sweeteners and creamer to the Veteran’s Center in West Annapolis. She plans to attend a 5-hour recertification session, which she is re-

quired to do each year as VAVS representative.

Hospital: Mary Ellen McGrath (410) 956-5454 A donation box that Brian Porter placed in the Club has brought in 19 pair of eyeglasses so far. Donations of used hearing aids are also needed. Paperback books are always needed for soldiers, such as mysteries, biographies and science fiction. Brian Porter and Mattie Kovac and Sue Hogan

recently brought in many items for donation.

Upcoming events:

Sept. 3, 2013 Unit 24’s meeting Sept. 21, 2013 – FRA Branch 24 Picnic Oct. 1, 2013 – Unit 24’s meeting Oct 15-20, 2013– Nat’l Convention Chattanooga, TN (800-872-2529) Nov. 2, 2013 – Las Vegas Night Nov. 5, 2013 – Unit 24’s meeting Dec. 3, 2013 – Unit 24’s Christmas Dinner/meeting Feb. , 2014 Chili Cook-off Mar. 21-23, 2014 – Mid Year Meeting April , 2014- Spring Dance June 26-29, 2014, ECR Convention Oct 12-19, 2014 - National Convention

Publicity: Kathleen McCruden (443) 742-4841 Notices of meetings appeared in the community news online and in the Capital Gazette. E-mail messages about upcoming events are circulated to our members on a regular basis. Unit member Mrs. Revere who lives in FL was in touch recently to update her e-mail address, to resume receiving mes-sages. She provides valuable information to us about her ongoing welfare and hospital services. It is always great to see members at our meetings, but for those who can’t attend, please submit details about your services in the community if you wish to have it included in our annual committee reports. If any member wishes to have their e-mail address updated or added to our list, please call. Participation by our

members is the key to our success, and the more the merrier!

Unit Activities: Amanda Smith Joint installation of Branch and Unit officers was held on 6/15. The ECR Meeting was held July 25-28 at Westin Hotel in Tyson’s Corner, VA. Branch 24’s Annual Picnic will be held on 9/21; Unit members will organize children’s games. The Next CLC meeting will be held 10/26/13. At the National Convention on Oct 14-20 in Chattanooga, TN, our Unit will be represented by approxi-mately 10 members. Las Vegas Night will be held on 11/2/13, chaired by Theresa Smith. The Unit’s Christmas Party is set for Dec. 3, hosted by Sylvia Wainio and Sue Hogan. Fourth Annual Chili Cook-off will be held in mid-Feb. Mid-Year Meeting is set for Mar. 21-23 in Oxon Hill, MD, Clarion Hotel. For reservations, contact Shannon Cockrell, the Hotel’s event coordinator, at 301-749-9400. Our Spring Dance will be held on a Sat. in April (date TBD). The ECR Convention is June 26-29,

2014, and National Convention Oct 12-19, 2014 in Corpus Christi, TX.

New Business: Sylvia has purchased for donation a large, stuffed dog, “Jack”, to raffle off to help support the National President’s Pro-ject, America’s VetDogs. Congratulations to several Unit 24 members who now hold East Coast Regional offices: President: T. O’Neill, Vice

President: T. Smith, Treasurer: A.Smith, Secretary: C. Erickson.

Good of the Order: Diane Hoover spoke of her trip with husband Don to Arlington Cemetery on Memorial Day to lay wreaths. Her National President’s Project has collected $16,000 so far. Sue Hogan’s daugh-ter Katie was married in June, and had a wonderful ceremony and reception at the Club. Kathy Bearden informed us that all of our Unit’s annual committee reports and the Unit Report received first place awards at the East Coast Regional Convention. In addition, we re-ceived the Elsie B. Cooley Award for Outstanding Welfare, and the Evelyn & Ken Harris Award for Americanism and Patriotism.

ism and Patriotism; Youth activities; and Public Re-

lations.

Our delegates had the opportunity to meet

some of the nominees for National Office while at-

tending the ECR Convention.

Our guest speaker for September is Arthur

Cooper, President of National Retired Veterans Asso-

ciation with emphasis on getting additional Maryland

State Tax exemption on retired veteran’s pay.

We are required to nominate Delegates for

the FRA National Convention at our Branch meetings

for the October event.

Saturday, September 21st will be our annual

picnic. It starts at noon and runs to 5 pm. The 5 dol-

lar tickets are available at the FRC. Volunteers are

encouraged to help. Please bring a chair.

The Branch meetings are held on the 2nd

Tuesdayof the month at 7:00 pm, FRC, 100 Compro-

mise St., in Annapolis. The next meeting will be on

September 10th.

The October 8th meeting will be off location

at the Moose Lodge, 1890 Crownsville Road in An-

napolis due to the boat show activities. October’s

meeting will be an update on the Zoning Changes, if

any, affecting the FRC.

We need volunteers to support the following

committees: Americanism / Patriotism and Youth

activities.

Recently, The Branch 24 sponsored Veterans

Day Celebration has been recognized by the Secretary

of The Department of Veterans Affairs to be the Re-

gional site for Maryland Veterans Day ( November

11th). Veteran participation from the state is ex-

pected to increase significantly, Branch/Unit volun-

teers are needed to make this event run smoothly.

In Loyalty, Protection and Service,

Richard Bonnett,

President-Branch 024 RichardBonnett@Comcast.Net

Dear Unit 24 Members,

Unit 24 earned all first place Awards at July’s East Coast Regional Mid-Year Convention for our com-mittee reports and the Unit report, also received the Else B. Cooley Award for Outstanding Welfare and the Evelyn & Ken Harris Award for Americanism and Patri-otism. I want to thank Unit 24 for all of their dedica-tion, commitment, and effort to promote and assist in welfare, social and patriotic works of the LAFRA to re-ceive these awards. This accomplishment is certainly a joint effort by all.

Our Las Vegas night is Saturday November 2nd, Theresa Smith is our chairperson, let her know how you would like to help. We also need a Welfare Chairper-son!! The chairperson decides what projects they would like to work on, can beyour favorite charities, it is your choice.

Hope to see all at the FRA Picnic on September 21st. Also, the FRC will need volunteers to work during the boat show. The signup sheet is on the board or con-tact Keith Henderson.

Four of our own members will be installed as East Coast Regional Officers during the National Conven-tion in Chattanooga, TN., Toni O’Neil, President, Theresa Smith, Vice President, Amanda Smith, Treasurer, and Cathleen Erickson as Secretary, Unit 24 is well repre-sented.

Diane Hoover, National President of the LAFRA, has worked very hard during her term in promoting the best interest of our Auxiliary and her National Project – American Vet Dogs. She has traveled to many states, including Hawaii, by plane and car, (not sure about trains) visiting with her long time LAFRA friends and making many new ones. Diane has worked very hard during her term in office, her term has ended, but not her commitment to the LAFRA, after the Convention, she will be the Jr. Past President of National. With the help and encouragement of her husband Don and fami-ly, she has accomplished much good work.

In Loyalty, Protection and Service,

Katherine Bearden, President LAFRA Unit 24

410 255-6620 Hm , 443 722-2712 Cell

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FRA Branch 24 Picnic

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013 Time: 12Time: 12--5 pm5 pm

Place: Greenbury Point Place: Greenbury Point –– Bay RoomBay Room $5 per person: tickets available at the FRC$5 per person: tickets available at the FRC

No Ticket Sales at EventNo Ticket Sales at Event

Grilled Beef and Veggie Burgers, Grilled Beef and Veggie Burgers, Grilled Beef and Veggie Burgers, Hot Dogs, Pig Roast, Chips, Salads, Hot Dogs, Pig Roast, Chips, Salads, Hot Dogs, Pig Roast, Chips, Salads,

Soda, Beer, Wine and DessertSoda, Beer, Wine and DessertSoda, Beer, Wine and Dessert Games and Prizes

Raffle Tickets Sold Separately

OCTOBER 15-20

All Aboard for Chattanooga! Plan now to attend FRA’s 86th and LA FRA’s

81st National Conventions in Chattanoo-

ga, Tenn. Join your fellow Shipmates and Auxil-iary members to renew friendships and make

new ones!

Convention Hotel

The Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel

1400 Market Street, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Call 800-872-2529 before September 22nd to reserve your room

at the special convention rate of $89/night (plus state and local

taxes). The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to and

from the Chattanooga airport. Full schedule of events at WWW.FRA.ORG

Saturday 19 October 2013

Inaugural Banquet and Ball

$38 p.p. Choice of Fish, Steak, Chicken or Vegetarian

Include your Branch/Unit# and phone.

Mail your selection & check to:

Jane Walker, 901 Kentucky Ave.,

Signal Mountain, TN 37377-2413

MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11 OCTOBER, 2013

Veterans Day

The VA has designated the FRA, Branch 24 sponsored Vet-

erans Day Observance in Annapolis to be the official re-

gional site for the state of Maryland .

Though many organizations host their own Veterans Day

Ceremnony, this special acknowledgement will encourage

all veterans who may not be associated with a particular

veterans group to come and honor the sacrifice they chose

to make for the USA.

Las Vegas Night November 2, 2013

Doors open at 6pm

Tickets—$12.00

MONDAY IS SHRIMP NIGHT

$3 Off Half Pound Spiced Shrimp

& $6 Off Full Pound!

TACO TUESDAY NIGHT

$3.50 Jumbo Tacos!

Delicious Ground Beef with taco

seasoning, cheese, lettuce, tomato,

onion, sour cream and taco sauce!

Choose Taco shell or Taco Boat!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

$6.50-6oz Cheese Burgers!

Comes with Lettuce, Tomato,

Onion, Choice of Side & Cheese!

(Onion Rings and other toppings

for additional cost.)

FLEETLOAF THURSDAY

NIGHT

$12.95-Meatloaf Dinner

Includes House Salad, Mashed

Potatoes & Gravy, Veggies,

Hot Rolls & Butter!

FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY

$14.95 Fish Fry! Delicious

Atlantic Haddock deep fried

in beer batter! Includes a

small House Salad, Fresh Veg-

gies, Potatoes, Hot Rolls &

Butter!

SATURDAY NIGHT

$20.95 Flatiron Steak & 6

Large Spiced Shrimp Din-

ner! Includes House Salad,

Baked Potato, Veggies, Hot

Rolls & Butter!

SUNDAY NIGHT

$14.95– (2) 8oz Center Cut

Pork Chops! Includes small

House Salad, Fresh Veggies,

Mashed Potatoes, Hot Rolls &

Butter!

FLEET DINNER SPECIALS!

FLEET RESERVE CLUB SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2013 Page 6

Steamed Crabs Cookout! Sunday September 15th

Crabs Served by the Half Dozen With Corn on the Cob, Coleslaw and Potato Salad!

OCT 3-6 POWER BOAT WEEK OCT 10-14 SAIL BOAT WEEK

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!! CRAB CAKES & PIT BEEF MADE ON-SITE!

FRC CLOSED

OCTOBER 2, 7, 8, 9, & 15 for Boat Show set-up & breakdown.

To volunteer call Keith Henderson

410-533-0067

From the EAST COAST CONVENTION in JULY

CLOCKWISE: Jack & Toni O’Neill at the Wel-

come Aboard party; The Convention Committee

including S/M Penny Collins, S/M Valerie Reed,

Amanda Smith and Toni O’Neill; The Committee

incognito; Dottie Carter wins the door prize!- Unit

24 in attendance; President Richard Bonnett and

S/M Chris Erickson at opening ceremonies.

BRANCH OFFICERS

Richard Bonnett 410-757-4983 President David Guerra 240-244-1397 1st Vice President William Maxey 410-200-5198 2nd Vice President Valerie Reed 619-254-0263 Secretary/Treasurer Penny Collins 800-FRA-1924x123 Jr. Past President

STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Americanism/Patriotism ___________ Audit, Budget & Finance Jack O’Neill Hospital, Welfare & Rehabilitation George Dorsey Legislative Service Jim Duffy Membership & Retention William Maxey By Laws & Rules Paul Dix Public Relations Diana Lendle Youth Activities ____________ Contributions Jack Thibodeau Adopt a Highway Fred Grady

Chaplain: Chuck Castellaw Two Bell: George Dorsey MAA: John Bocchicchio Historian: Paul Dix

BRANCH 24, FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

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

in the Annapolis area www.fra24.org

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

US POSTAGE

PAID

PERMIT NO. 83

ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401

BRANCH 24

FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

100 COMPROMISE STREET

ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401

Board of Directors

Chris Erickson Gene Rasmussen Jack O’Neill

Diana Lendle George Dorsey Jack Thibodeau

Jim Duffy Ed McGrath Dan McGrath

Don Hoover Lew Bearden