United States Submarine Veterans

Mid-Atlantic Base

April Regular Meeting

April 16, 2005

Sheraton Hotel, Dover, DE

Meeting called to order @ 11:30 by Cdr Dauphin

Opening prayer by Chaplain Galloway followed by pledge of allegiance by COB Simpson

Tolling of the boats by VCDR Anstead followed by reading of the USSVI creed and recognition of all veterans, POWS/MIA'S and Holland club members.

The minutes of the March meeting were accepted as presented.

The treasurer's report was presented and accepted as presented.

COB Walker reported that Charlie Cooper was coming along quite well after surgery for aneurysm.

Storekeeper Puschel reported $68 income from the March meeting. Also a new parking sign for submariners has been added to the inventory.

Membership reported that 2 members have been dropped from the roster leaving us with 75...still the most we have ever had.

Cdr. Dauphin reported that 5 cartons of books have been delivered to the Delaware Military Acadaemy and that three cartons of paperback books have been shipped to the "Books for Boats" program.

An update on the Newark parade included info that the Delaware Military Academy will field 400 students and a marching band. They will also provide some cadets for our banners.

There was some discussion regarding the annual picnic. A price quote from the Dover Elks show a slight increase over last year's cost. A suggestion from Willie Ventro that we look at the Milford VFW was made. It was felt that any decision has to be made by next meeting.

Cdr. Dauphin reported that there is a planned joint meeting in Sept with the Del Valley chapter of the Subvets of WW2 at the Delaware Military Academy. More details will be forthcoming.

Under new business, it was decided to purchase a memorial paver with inscription for the memorial at Ocean Pines, the script to be determined. Cost is $150.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned, next mtg. 21 May 21, 2005.

Closing prayer by Chaplain Galloway.