The October meeting of the USSVI-Dallas Base was called to order at Spring Creek Barbeque Restaurant at I-20 & West Wheatland Road, Dallas, Texas October 1, 2011 by Dallas Base Commander Stan Miller at 12:03 PM.

Present were the following members and guests:

Members: Jerry Bringle, Doug Burleson, Gerald Burnham, Charlie Cloud, Tim Davis, Peter Filidoro, Doug Gallagher, Gene Harmon, James Harrelson, Jim Lucas, Andy Massimino, Tom McCutcheon, George McDermott, Stan Miller, Frank Morgan, Daniel Ottinger, Mel Polen, Leonard Reneau, Mike Snyder, Wayne Standerfer, Donald Thieme and Leonard Tunnell.

Guests:  Jean McCutcheon.

The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by: Peter Filidoro.

A moment of silence was observed to remember our Shipmates who made the supreme sacrifice.

The Invocation was given by: Mel Polen.

The Submariner’s Creed was read by: Stan Miller.

Stan Miller then read the names of the Boats on Eternal Patrol for the months of September and October while Charlie Cloud tolled the bell.

September Birthdays:

·     Doug Burleson, Jim Fox, Rob Althaus, Harold Harmon and Harry Whipple.

October Birthdays:

·     Dave Boe, Jerry Edwards, Garry Gray, Robert Gurthrie, John Hazen, Bob LaBonte, Andy Massimino, George McDermott, Jeff Morris, Richard Ost, Wayne Standerfer, Jo Lynn Standerfer, Linda Tunnell and Donna Williams.

Committee Reports:

·      Treasurer’s Report: Charlie Cloud presented the Treasurer’s report for September. The report was approved as presented.

·       Membership: Stan Miller reported we have a total 116 members; he has made contact with a potential new member who lives in the Denton area.

·       Storekeeper: Mel Polen reported 2012 Calendars are in and available for $10.

Old Business:

·    Base Officer Elections: Frank Morgan reported that the slate of candidates for next year’s Base Officers, are the current incumbents. Any one interest in running for a position should contact him before the November meeting. Base Elections will held at the November Base meeting.

·     Base Picnic: Stan Miller reported that about 25 people attended the Picnic, which was held at the Elks Club. From all reports he received everyone had a good time.

·     Dues: National and Base dues for 2012 are due by December 31^st. Members who were inducted into the Holland Club after September 2010, have to pay National and Base dues; Members inducted into the Holland Club prior to September 2010 do not pay National dues and payment of Base dues is optional for them.

 National Convention Report: Wayne Standerfer reported:

      ·    A Proposed Amendment (PA) will be submitted this next year that will allow the National organization to assume several areas for the planning of National Conventions, including the Hotel bidding phase. There is now a National Convention Committee head by Don Brown, who National recently sent to school to learn how to bid hotel contracts. The plan is to also train 2 members from each of the 4 regions.

·    There is a new National Storekeeper, Barry Commons. All Storekeeper supplies are in route to California, where Barry is located the store should be fully operational within 30 days.

 ·    A PA will be submitted this next year to revert back to having a National Convention every year. Instead of every two years.

 ·   Each Associate Member must have a sponsor, a member can sponsor only one Associate Member, other than a family member. In order for USSVI to maintain it status as a War Veterans organization, 90% of the membership must be veterans who served during a particular War period. War Veterans status allows contributions made to the organization to be tax deductible.

 ·   Navy Memorial: USSVI is going to place a plaque memorializing the Submarine Service at the Navy Memorial in Washington, DC. A fund was setup at the convention to cover the cost of the plaque, which is $10,000. USSVI National will match donations, up to $5,000 from Bases and individuals.

 ·    Eternal Patrol: Former Dallas Base member, John Hazen, who moved to Ohio due to illness, departed in Eternal Patrol on July 20^th.

New Business

·    Future Quarterly Joint Meetings: The last quarterly joint meeting was held at Dave & Busters Restaurant, for the first time. Some people liked the venue others did not. Some problems arose due to us providing Dave & Busters with an estimate of 30 to 35 people attending, over 60 people attended. At the last minute the restaurant had to scramble to find more tables, etc. and lost track of people who ordered food. This resulted in the Base having to pay $130 to the restaurant for people who did not pay for their meals and drinks. Members should let the Base Commander know where they would like future quarterly joint meetings held. Presently future quarterly joint meeting are scheduled for Joe Pool Lake.

 ·   Dallas Veterans Parade: The Base will participate in the parade, scheduled for Friday November 11^th. The Motorcycle club will be participating. More information will be available closer to the event.

 ·   Christmas Party: is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, December 11^th from 1PM to 5PM at Maggiano’s Restaurant in Plano. The cost will be $10.00 per person.

 ·    Jerry Bringle Junior Sailor of the Year award: No information has been received from the USS Dallas nor the Navy League if crew members will be in town for this years Veterans Day parade. Stan Miller will try to contact the COB of the USS Dallas.

 Good of the Order

·         Next meeting will be on November 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM, at the Oasis Restaurant on Joe Pool Lake.

 50/50 Drawing: Leonard Reneau won the 50/50 for $43.
He donated his winnings to the Base.

 The Benediction: was given by Mel Polen

 The meeting was adjourned at 12:55 PM

 Next meeting
Saturday, November 5th,
Dallas Base will meet at 10:30 to vote on 2012 Base Officers followed by the regular meeting at 12 noon
at
The Oasis Restaurant
5700 Lake Ridge Pkwy
Grand Prairie, Texas
817-640-7676
Map

Respectfully submitted by: Peter Filidoro, Secretary 10/14/2011