UDT-SEAL
Association Pacific NW chapter:
Mid-Year meeting Saturday 19 FEB 2011 (0900-1430)
Naval Undersea Museum, Keyport, WA
Agenda:
0930-1100
1. Welcome and Call to order: JACK
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Muster – personal introductions
a. Jack-UDT21/EOD/ST1/ST3 E3-05 35 yrs AD
b. Stacey & Debbie
c. John-ST5/NAVRES-EODMU17/ST3/ST7 Mobs
d. Heinz-Gamewardens National President-PBR
e. Pete Slempa-UDT11 57-61/ST1 Plankowner/MC retired
f. Michael Moore-Corpsman ST2 BUDS 95
g. Stan Lupkes-‘58-‘67 Westcoast Destroyer/cruiser planks/UDT21
h. Michael Horst-‘65 Officer ‘68-‘75 ST1
i. Scott Williams-son of Richard Williams ST1
j. Tulie Williams-wife of Richard Williams
k. Ted Kassa-Keyport
l. Maurie Adam-ST1 ‘67-‘72
m. Theresa Adams-wife of Maurie
n. Ken Payne-President, Viet vets in Canada, ’64 Seabee
o. Terry Flowers-wife of Gerry
p. Gerry Flowers-Past president Viet vets in Canada. Vice president UW Swimmers. Diver/jumper. Viet vet ‘68-‘70.
q. Dearl Hankins- ‘98 chief retired. 18 yrs diver then SWCC. Naval Diver/Specwar Recruiting Challenge Program of Navy Recruiting District: 5 yrs.
r. Don Davis-Hospital corpsman May ’62/author SEAL DOC.
s. Ann Davis-wife of Don.
t. Dave Barber-Class 75/UDT21/ST2/NAVRES retired ’93.
u. Tom Kleehammer-Apollo recovery teams/Retired ’90/Worked with Ted.
v. Chuck Pardee-Class 86/UDT11/ST5 Chief/FBI retired/USNR LCDR retired reserve in ’02.
w. Bob Wilkinson-Class 88/ST1/NSWU1/BUDS instructor/FBI retired
x. Terry Bryant- ST1 Doc/Retired teacher
JM HORST: need put word out to others who are interested.
JOHN: UDTSEAL Assoc Mbrship/Chapter: No reqs. Pete/Jack/John POCs
4. Review events and actions for David Bodkin’s memorial
a. Killed car crash 2 days following chapter reunion
b. Lifemember assistance program (Stan)
c. EOD lunch-celebration of life
d. UDTSEAL Assoc member in good standing plaque
e. $500 chapter donated in Dave’s name to Wounded Warriors
5. Discussed Jim Slyfield’s Memorial Day Summer Biathlon for young people in Seattle (29-30 May 11)
6. Discussed Frogs for Freedom ride Chris Coueur d’ Alene scheduled 29 May 2011. Raised $900 in 2010.
7. VA claims & skin cancer
8. ST1 Plankowner hunt from PETE
a. Plan 3x5’ sheet of plywood. Agreement of last departing plankowner to remove: Pete. Plank burned in housefire. Pete recreated plank on aluminum plan to present at ST1-1/1/12 for 50 yrs anniversary. ST1 QD CO dedication scheduled early April 2011. Pete’s searching for contact information for plankowners.
b. Poker run through Chehalis Vet’s Museum
JACK-Boehm vs. Del Guidice argument at “Father of Special Warfare”
JACK-UDTSEAL Museum muster in November @ Ft. Pierce
9. Discuss “legacy recruiting” effort by NSW Recruiting Directive Chief: Capt Adam Curtis, who in URGENT FURY captured by Noriega. Polls & demographics used to focus recruiting efforts. Recruit SEAL/EOD/ND/Swimmer program in RTC Great Lakes.
DEARL-One of 28 SEAL/EOD/ND/Swimmer mentors in nation. Discussed RTC preparatory course program for special ops/warfare. Six SEAL MCs assigned with swimming, running, “power” coaches (elite trainers). PST 500 yd swim (side/breast) 12:30 (2 min) push ups 70 (2 min) situps 70 (2 min) pull-ups 12 (2 min). Candidates stay on 2-3 months after RTC. Focus on highschoolers direct to BUDS (A school). Current solid 33% grad rate. 50 % grad when including EOD/ND. Contact local recruiter or Dearl when desiring information while Legacy Recruiting.
1100-1200ded tour of the Navy Undersea Museum (NUM)
1200-1300ch and movie “Naval Special Warfare in the 21st Century” and
Slide show of photos from Pacific NW Chapter annual reunion August 2010.
JACK-Discuss supporting SEAL/SWCC wounded warriors in our area
PETE: SEAL Wounded Warrior info (NSW Foundation-One Team/One Fight) Secretary to distribute website information.
PETE: Board Rules/Bylaws. Vote at Aug ‘11 reunion. Discussion of Chapter membership rights. Keep it simple & vote President, Secretary & Treasurer.
GERRY: Provided John bylaws for Canadian Viet Vets Association.
HEINZ: Gamewarden’s bylaws & discussion of Legitimate/Associate voting rights. Heinz will forward to John.
GERRY: UWSS society / Moore’s Marauders info
PETE: Who is not getting VA benefits? Gov’s VA Veteran’s affairs contacts. HEINZ is Governor’s VA Commission. MICHAEL H. identified Ron Bockmeier as very supportive assistant at DVA.
1330 – Final words end of meeting
1400 – Local author and book signing LCDR Don (Doc) Davis, (MSC), USN (Ret), author of SEAL Doc.
1430 – Farewell & See you at the Chapter reunion in August!
2011 Pac NW Chapter Midyear Meet Fearless Jackal James
2011 Pac NW Chapter Midyear Meet
Naval Undersea Museum Guide
LCDR (Ret) Don Davis, Author of SEAL Doc and wife, Ann
N.W. CHAPTER
UDT/SEAL 2010 REUNION
DATE’S. AUGUST 13, 14, AND 15.
AGENDA;
FRIDAY, AUG. 13. TIME= 1600. ICE BREAKER, CHILI COOK OFF, FIREWORKS.
LOCATION; GORDY’S & CAROLS BEACH HOUSE. 136 E. STRONG RD. SHELTON, WA. 360-427-1665
R.V. PARKING AND BOAT DOCK AVAILABLE
SATURDAY, AUG, 14. TIME= 1200. BUSINESS MEETING.
LOCATION; ALDERBOOK GOLF COURSE. (TENNIS COURT AREA)
TIME = 1330. HORSE SHOES, BOCCI BALL, TENNIS
1400. 9 HOLE GOLF TOURNAMENT.
1630. COCKTAILS, FIDDLER/GUITAR MUSIC
1800. BAR-B-QUE
SUNDAY, AUG.15.
TIME = 1000 BUFFET BRUNCH. NO HOST
LOCATION; BREMERTON AIRPORT INN
1200. TRAP SHOOTING, BREMERTON GUN CLUB.
RSVP REQUIRED TO;
PETE SLEMPA
149 POST LN.
CHEHALIS, WA. 98532
DONATIONS ACCEPTED AT EVENT.
COMPLETE FORM AND MAIL TO ADDRESS LISTED ABOVE NLT JUNE 15, 2010
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