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Summer 2018 Published for members of the USCGC Duane Association

THE HELM2018 REUNION UPDATE

By President Stan Barnes

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In this issue

2018 reunion ............... 2

Ship’s Store ................. 5

Application .................. 6

AHOY ONE & ALL,

In this edition, you will find all the information you will need about this year’s reunion. I hope that all of you will make a very concerted effort to attend. This reunion is most important as we will be discussing the future of the USCGC Duane Association. As you all should know, our crew list and participation at the reunions has fallen way below what is needed to hold a reunion.

Last year I had to cancel the reunion in Wildwood, NJ due to a lack of rooms booked. I put a lot of time and effort into arraigning these reunions and to not have the crew take advantage is very disappointing. We over the years have enjoyed the comradery we share at each reunion. During the past two years we have not had a new person sign aboard. The dues are way below expectation and the ship’s store is barely holding its own. There-fore, a major decision will need to be made at this year’s business meeting as to what course you would like to take.

The business meeting will be at 0830 Saturday September 8 either in the hospitality room or on the mess deck in the restaurant (tbd). I certainly hope that we have a good turnout as it might be our last. If you have any questions, please email

them to me.

Many of the other associations are having the same issues and are talking of disbanding. Doak Walker has set up a reunion for all Sea - Air- Land sailors to be held every other year, the information for his next reunion is in this edition of the Helm. I have been to one and it is great with lots of crews from all Coast Guard Units. John & Carol Hunt go most all the time. American Legion, VFW, and Amvets are having the same problem, they are not getting members under forty years of age.

The Portland Maine Cutterman’s Association will also be discussing the same issues. If you are a member of that association you need to be aware of the outcome of their business meeting.

Please do your best to attend September 7, 8, 9 at the Merry Manor in South Portland.

On a brighter note, any of you who are golfers and would like to play a round I have made arraign-ments at Gorham CC September 7, 9, 10 or 11. Eighteen holes with cart $40.00pp, 9 holes with cart $25.00pp, 18 holes walking $24.00pp, 9 holes

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USCGC Duane AssociationChain of Command

President

Stan Barnes381 Stage RoadSanbornton, NH 03269(603) 286-7720

sbarnes49@yahoo.com

Secretary & TreasurerVicki Grabowski705 Meadowbrook RoadTrafford, PA 15085(412) 600-1847

The Helm newsletter is published by the USCGC Duane Association. This is not an official US Coast Guard publication.

Jay Schmidt, Editor & Publisher8993 Gold Bluff DriveColorado Springs, CO 80920

jay.schmidt@comcast.net

USCG Veterans on Facebook

In case you haven’t seen it, there is a popular Facebook page called: US Coast Guard Veter-ans. It is a closed group with more than 22,000

members. You have to answer a few questions to qualify and to sign up. It is fast and easy. Lots of photos and information posted almost daily. Also Fred’s Place Tribute Group for USCG veterans.

walking $14.00. I will need to know your intent by September 1st so as to set up tee times.

I wish I could have added more but I know Jay will fill in the pages of the Helm as he always does and does a fantastic job with it. Thank You Jay!

Till we meet in Portland,

May a stiff wind and a following sea bring you there.

President’s message continued from page 1

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Semper Paratus

Portland Maine Cutterman’s Association P.O. Box 15172 Portland, ME 04112

NOTICE OF 2018 REUNION AND ANNUAL MEETING Dear Member: The Portland Maine Cutterman’s 10th & 32nd Year Reunion and Annual Meeting which will take place this September 7th, 8th & 9th, 2018. The format will be similar to our 2016 Reunion with our Headquarters at the Best Western Merry Manor Inn located in South Portland, Maine. We will again be joined by the Duane Association Membership as they undertake business for their Association. Particulars of our scheduled events as planned by your elected Officers and Board of Directors are as follows; Fri 9/7/2018 Reunion Check In Starting 12 Noon

Hospitality Room will be Open Sat 9/8/2018 Breakfast & Annual Business Meeting 0800 - 1000 Sat 9/8/2018 Luncheon, Social Get Together – Maine Military Museum 1200 - 1600 Sat 9/8/2018 Evening Banquet Buffet 1800 - 2300 Sun 9/9/2018 Picnic Event will be a Lobster Bake (Yarmouth, Maine) 1200 - 1600

Reunion and Event Registration Form Enclosed Please Return at Your Earliest to our P.O. Box address

Hotel Arrangements are in Place:

Best Western Merry Manor Inn

700 Main Street, South Portland, Maine 04106 Tel: 207-774-6151 Website: www.merrymanorinn.com

The Merry Manor Inn continues to host a number of Coast Guard organizational reunions as well as 3 of our past Reunions. Military events have been very successful being handled by their competent staff and services. The Merry Manor Inn will be our Headquarters Hotel and will facilitate all our major events. The Inn has blocking off approx. 35 rooms at a very competitive discounted room rate. Rates will be valid for a period preceding the Reunion weekend and following the event for those that come early or would like to extend their stay afterwards. The room rate is $109.95 per night plus a 9% State Tax. Reservations should be made directly with the hotel and should be made by August 15, 2018 to guarantee the prescribed rate. Indicate you are attending the Portland Maine Cutterman Reunion Event. Gorham Country Club is offering Discounted Rates for our Cuttermen. Those interested may want to get a group together to undertake an event during the Reunion. Info: on the Gorham Country Club can be found on website: gorhamcountryclub.com Interested in becoming an Officer or Director of your Association let us know… Further Information or Concerns Please Contact Secretary Wes at 207-799-5475 (if no answer please leave a message) or via email to wespmca@maine.rr.com Thank You and looking forward to seeing you this year.

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The reunion starting on Sunday May 12 2019 is identified as the “ALL COAST GUARD REUNION” and is open to all Coast Guard units. We hope you can locate your fellow Coasties while sharing this information so we can all meet in Reno.

All Coast Guard Reunion Land – Sea – Air

May 12-15 2019

When making room reservations at Circus Circus Hotel Reno call 1-800-648-5010 and identify your group with code ICASR19.

Room rates are as follows:

Wednesday 8 May & Thursday 9 May $56.13.

Friday 10 May & Saturday 11 May $95.86.

Reunion days.

Sunday 12 May through Thursday 16 May the rate is $56.13.

On Sunday May 12th at 0800 The Hospitality Room and Registration starts in the Casino Ballroom located on the Casino floor. Sunday will be a meet and greet day and hookup with old friends.

Monday May 13th 0800 AM to 3:00 PM Fallon Naval Air Station Tour $56.00 per person. Guest will visit the Naval Aviation War Fighter Development Center, go to the Observation Flight Deck and have time to view the Air Power Park. Lunch will be served in Silver State or the Officers Club and guest will be able to stop at the Silver State Bar. There is a possibility will be able to view the DEBRIEF SYSTEM. Guest will need to supply the last 4 digits of their social security number, full names and date of birth for clearance 10 days in advance. (Note) This information can be put on your registration form and I will inform the proper people at the Naval Station.

Tuesday May 14th - Open for shopping or viewing the different sites in Reno via the circulator bus for the downtown Reno area, the Sierra Spirit features all-electric buses that operate each day from 7 am to 7 pm. Regular fare is 25 cents; the reduced fare, for seniors and youths, is only 10 cents.. Bus stops in front of Circus Circus every 15 minutes and it stops at such places as National Bowling Stadium, National Auto Museum, Nevada Museum of Art, River Walk, Shops & Restaurants and the Nevada Historical Society.

Tuesday evening is the free slots tournament with many good prizes all are welcome to play.

Wednesday May 15th if enough people sign up we will have a mini golf tournament.

The banquet will be held in the Mandalay Ballroom with cocktails at 6:00 pm and buffet dinner at 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Thursday May 15th 0800-0900 Farewell breakfast brunch for those wishing to stay. The cost is $25.00 per person.

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USCGC DUANE SHIP’S STORE PRICE LISTING

TEE SHIRTS: $24.00 BLUE OR WHITE S M L XL XXLPOLO (GOLF) SHIRTS: $20.00 BLUE TIGER ONLY S M L XL XXLSWEATSHIRTS: $30.00 BLUE ONLY S M L XL XXLWINDBREAKERS: $45.00 BLUE ONLY S M L XL XXLHATS: $20.00 BLUE TIGER ONLY TIGER PATCH: $10.00SHIPPING: $10.00TOTAL: $__________

NAME:ADDRESS: REQUIREDPHONE: REQUIREDE MAIL ADDRESS: REQUIREDRATE & RANK WHEN ONBOARD:YEARS ONBOARD:

ALL ORDERS LARGER THAN XXL WILL HAVE AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE AND WILL HAVE TO BEORDERED.

SEND YOUR ORDER TO: USCGC DUANE SHIP’S STORE IN CARE OF

STAN BARNES381 STAGE ROADSANBORNTON, NH 93269

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2018 Membership and Renewal Application USCGC Duane AssociationMembership runs from January to December. Dues are $35 year.

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Spouse name Your nickname (first name)

Street

City State Zip

Telephone

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Years served on Duane: 19__ to 19___

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2018 Membership Renewal q New Member q

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Please send a check for $35 made out to “USCGC Duane Association” to:

Vicki Grabowski, 705 Meadowbrook Road, Trafford, PA 15085

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All Coast Guard Reunion 2019 Info12 May — 15 May 2019

Doak Walker

PO Box 33523

Juneau, AK 99803

For more information visit:

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