THE PUMP ROOM

The Mare Island Base Newsletter

Our Creed: “To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their

lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their

dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of

motivation toward greater accomplishments. We pledge loyalty and patriotism

to the United States of America and its Constitution.”

Volume XX Issue 6 June 2018

Commander’s Corner

June 2018

Shipmates: Sorry I missed our Base Meeting – I heard that Vice-Commander Charlie again did a fine job, and that the toilet situation is being sorted out on the Pampanito. I waited to send this out, because Aaron Washington suggested I wait until after the Memorial

Ceremony. He did not fail to disappoint. Four of our Base members – Ron Gibson, Dominic Boncore,

Joe Infanger and Merrill Swiney all received Bob Taylor Awards, the highest award given to volunteers

on the Pampanito. Congratulations all around!

I also have been speaking to Aaron Washington at length, and he has agreed to give us a chance

to sleep over on the Pampanito. In addition, he is fine if we have food and a couple of adult beverages in

the Triangle Room as well. His exact words were ”The sleepover privilege is ours to keep or lose”. For

the sake of our shipmates who may not have another chance at this – I plan to make sure that we don’t

screw this up. So if you want to get hammered and sneak alcohol down on the boat – don’t. I have no

desire to be the policeman here – but if you have had too much and do dumb things, I will send you home

in an Uber. We have no date as of yet – if you have any questions happy to discuss this at the picnic or

the next Base Meeting.

On a somber note, I am sorry to report Lee Ward has gone on Eternal Patrol. My deepest

condolences to his family and friends. I really liked listening to Lee’s stories and will certainly miss

hearing them.

Our June 16th Base Picnic at Coast Guard Island is almost here. John has sent flyers to everyone

regarding this event. Contact Bill or myself for details. Checks need to be in to Bill Dornik by June 3rd

for the Base Picnic.

Pride Runs Deep!

Tim

Meeting Minutes

May 19, 2018

Opening events

• The MIB Vice-Commander opens the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance; followed by the USSVI Creed: To perpetuate the memory of those shipmates who gave their lives in submarine service; to further promote and keep alive the spirit and unity that existed among submarine crewmen during WW II; to promote sociability, general welfare and good fellowship among its members; and pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States and its Constitution."!

• Suspended Opening prayer.

• There were four (4) Lost Boats this month.

• The Vice-Commander reads off the “Lost Boats” in the month of USS Squalus SS192, USS Largo SS371,

USS Stickleback SS415, and USS Scorpion II SSN589.

• The Bell-Ringer was Hobe Scharff, for watch station quals & was under the keen & dutiful supervision of old “eagle-eye Al” Praeger.

• One bell and a moment of silence observed for all our departed shipmates.

• One bell each for our Shipmates just beginning Eternal Patrol: Lee Ward & Leonard Stefanelli. Sailors rest your oars!

• Please, remember to show the flag on “Lost Boat” days.

• “THANK YOU” to the Ladies for the lunch!!!!!!

• Introduction of all Members and one guest: Jeff Martin. Please note that Jeff was a close friend of Leonard Stefanelli. Jeff also has access to the Volante Duck Club at Joice Island which Leonard was fondly associated with. Furthermore, the Duck Club is being torn down and many items of possible memorabilia are available. If anyone is interested in recovering some items, please call Jeff at [510]685-2098 to make arrangements.

• Minutes of last month’s meeting: Motion made & accepted

• Monthly Financial report by Bill Dornik: Motion made & accepted

Correspondence

• None

Cont…

Minutes cont…

Committee Reports

• June Annual Picnic: Bill Dornik or MIB Commander must have the following info for you to attend at the Coast Guard Station Alameda:

Driver’s License number & DOB. Provide same information for all persons in the vehicle. Direct questions to Bill or Tim and complete before June 2. Remember this is a catered event. You should provide a pot luck dessert. Also RAFFLE GIFTS are needed.

• Memorial Day bay area event events: Vallejo Waterfront at 10am Mare Island Cemetery at 9am USS Pampanito at 10am MIB is requesting a strong showing from our unit at the USS Pampanito event.

Sick Call

• None

Old Business

• The old toilet on USS Pampanito is being replaced. Vice Commander Charlie Butcher has a parts list (from G. Peterson) but has to finalize costs list. Then MIB may decide to help sponsor the cost for this project. A second project is to move the present deck gun to its original aft position. There is a government grant to help accomplish this project but a grant requires matching funds. At present we have $50k of the $175k needed. This chapter to be continued.

New Business

• “Dues” notices are out.

Good of the Order

• Holland Club awards presented to four (4) really old bubbleheads: Dan Brown Jr; Tom Foglesong; Scott

Fiene; John North.

• Recognize birthdays in May (many reluctant souls) & we all got to gleefully sing along. Rumor has it we

are in the running for best choral group to backup the Vienna Boy’s Choir, so keep practicing.

• The 50/50 raffle total was won by Tom Rossi with ticket #0489930, in the amount of: $100.00.

• Next MIB meeting will be on the third Saturday, July 21th at Vallejo Veterans Memorial Building

(VVMB).

• Closing prayer read by Tom Foglesong.

• The meeting was adjourned.

Mare Island Base Officers Commander:

Tim Carlisle (925)-812-4239 100 South Park Court timcarlisle00@hotmail.com Martinez, CA 94553

Vice Commander: Charles Butcher Jr. (925) 944-0717 P.O. Box 31027 cwb@astound.net Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Secretary:

Vic Clark (707) 372-6587 179 Frieda Circle nevadavic@comcast.net Vallejo, CA 94590

Treasurer:

William Dornik (707) 644-4746 751 Rollingwood Rd. wdornik@sbcglobal.net Vallejo, CA 94591-5707 Member at Large:

Gary Peterson (707) 644-4229 825 Ashwood Ave. imppete@att.net Vallejo, CA 94591

COB: Al Praeger (707) 255-3005 2164 Delpha Dr. Al_bones@sbcglobal.net Napa, CA 94558

Chaplain:

Brad Canutt (510) 887-8111 35111 Newark Blvd. # F280 bgcenterprises@msn.com Newark, CA 94560

Storekeeper:

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Coming Events

Mare Island Base Meeting: Annual Family Picnic 12 noon, June 16, 2018, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA.

Sub Vets WWII Chapter Meeting: 12 noon, June 20, 2018 Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum 734 Marin St. Vallejo, CA.

Dolphin Base Meeting: 10:30 AM, June 9, 2018, Harry’s Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Ave. San Jose CA.

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LOST BOATS / JUNE

Please Fly Your Flag On Lost Boats Days

USS Herring (SS-233)

Lost on June 1, 1944 with the loss of 83 men near Matsuwa Island. Herring was on

her 8th war patrol and was conducting a surface attack when a shore battery spotted

her and made 2 direct hits on her conning tower and causing her loss. Before being

sunk, she had sank a freighter and a passenger-cargoman. Herring was the only US submarine sunk by a land battery.

USS R-12 (SS-89)

Lost on June 12, 1943 with the loss of 42 men near Key West, FL during a practice torpedo approach. The cause was probably due to flooding through a torpedo tube. The CO and 2 other men on the bridge survived, as did 18 crew members on liberty at the time of the accident.

USS Golet (SS-361)

Lost on June 14, 1944 with the loss of 82 men. On her 2nd war patrol, Golet was apparently lost in battle with antisubmarine forces north of Honshu.

USS Bonefish (SS-223)

Lost on June 18, 1945 with the loss of 85 men when sunk near Suzu Misaki. Winner of 3 Navy Unit Citations, Bonefish was on her 8th war patrol. After sinking a passenger-cargoman, Bonefish was subjected to a savage depth charge attack.

Lost Boats cont…

USS S-27 (SS-132)

Lost on June 19, 1942 when it grounded off Amchitka Island. She was on the surface in poor visibility, charging batteries and drifted into the shoals. When she could not be freed and started listing, the captain got the entire crew to shore (400 yards away) in relays using a 3-man rubber raft. The entire crew was subsequently rescued.

USS O-9 (SS-70)

Lost on Jun 20, 1941 with the loss of 33 men when it foundered off Isle of Shoals, 15 miles from Portsmouth, NH.

USS Runner (SS-275)

Lost between June 26 & July 4th 1943 with the loss of 78 men. Runner was on her 3rd war patrol probably due to a mine. Prior to her loss, she reported sinking a freighter and a passenger-cargoman off the Kuriles. This boat's last known ship sunk happened on June 26th, so she probably hit that mine on or after that date but before July 4th, when she was scheduled back at Midway.

Photo taken at the Submarine Birthday Ball

Monterey, CA

Vice Commander presenting Holland Club Awards

Don Brown Myron Fiene

Tom Fogleson John North

Myron, Tom, John & Don

Photos submitted by Patricia Harris

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UNITED STATES SUBMARINE VETERANS INC. MARISLAND BASE

Application For Membership

Our Creed: “To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the

pursuit of their duties while serving their Country. That their dedication, deeds and

supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward the greater accomplishments. We pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States and its Constitution.”

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yrs. at $27. for Base Dues, and $70. National Dues, or 5 yrs. at $45. for Base Dues and

$115. National Dues. Life Membership for National: Under 45=$500.00, age 46-55=$400.00, age 56-65=$300.00, age 66-75 =$200.00, age 76+ =$100.00. (Life Members

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