United States Submarine Veterans

Mid-Atlantic Base

June Regular Meeting

June 18, 2005

Sheraton Hotel, Dover, DE

Meeting called to order @ 11:30 by Commander 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 May meeting were accepted as presented.

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

Storekeeper Puschel reported income from the past month and also announced several new items have been added to the inventory.

There were no further officer reports.

Following was further discussion re: the Submarine Veterans License plates. There were a few encouraging developments reported along with support of several legislators.

Commander Dauphin reminded the members that the next meeting (Sept. 17, 2005) will be held at the Delaware Military Academy in conjunction with the Delaware Valley Chapter of Submarine Veterans of WWII. This is going to be an outstanding event that will give us all an opportunity to get better acquainted with what is developing into an outstanding educational institution. Wives are encouraged to attend along with all of our members.

For the good of the order:

Tom Hadden announced the annual Pignic at New Jersey South on July 31 to any Mid-Atlantic Base member who would like to attend.

The speaker was Ron Letterman, a radio talk show host. His primary messages were "God and country are under assault" and "The impact of media criticism on our troops in the field". He also expressed interest in passing on messages on important issues that we might be pushing.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned following the closing prayer by Chaplain Galloway.