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Meeting called to order at 1300 hours, October 2, 2004 by Base Commander Art Salomon. Meeting opened with a prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, Reading of the purpose of SVWWII organization by Carl Johnsen, and tolling of the boats lost during the month of October. No new members present. All present stood and introduced themselves.

Convention Report by Jack Jarvies:
Convention went off very well and a remark that it was as good as any other National Convention. Great participation by the City of Saratoga and several volunteers from the local civilian population. The Hudson Valley Base contributed in their own small way and the Saratoga Base thanked us for our help. The parade was spectacular and our group marched with flags and banners and managed to put on a good appearance. If you did not get a chance to go you missed a fine time.

New Web Site:
Matt has received permission from the VFW Post 8645 to use their web site for the Hudson Valley Base www.VF8645.org Send info to:
Matt Schmitz
50 Platekill-Ardonia Road
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 564-4401
Mschss566@aol.com

Castle Point Veterans Hospital:
Motion to spend $25 to send American Submariner Subscription to Castle Point passed 100% Aye.

District 2 Annual Meeting:
To be held this year in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Saturday & Sunday Oct 23/24. Hampton Inn, 100 Rte 46 East. $100/night/2. Call Jack Jarvies for more info (845) 856-8602.

Dues Report, Dick Winchell:
2005 dues are due now. NATIONAL DUES ARE GOING UP the 1st of Jan 2005 but base dues still remains the same ($10). National dues will now be $20. Life members just pay the base dues. All others pay $30. Send to Dick Winchell, 15 Brescia Blvd. Highland, NY 12528 (845) 691-7606. Please get your dues in as soon as you read these minutes. Also consider becoming a Life Member before Jan 1st and save some money in the future. Dick has the details. Life Member is for National Dues so you must still pay base dues yearly.

Winter Doldrums Base Party:
It was decided to have our annual affair once again in Hyde Park. The date has yet to be decided.

Motion to make a donation from the SVWWII and another from the SVHVB to our memorial fund in memory of Frances Jesshope of the Flippers of the Hudson/Mohawk Chapter passed 100% aye.

Of Most Importance:
Elections were held and the following Base Officers were sworn in. Having new men step forward is a good omen for the future of the Hudson Valley Base.
Commander: Stephen Chinoransky (845) 581-0459
Vice Cmdr: William Collins (845) 340-8634
Secretary: Steve Barreca (845) 229-0154
Treasurer: Dick Winchell 845) 691-7606

Good of the Order:
The SubVets of WWII is inviting everyone who gets these minutes to attend a Dinner/Meeting at the Western Turnpike Golf Course in Guilerland. We have been going there for close to 30 years and this will be the LAST TIME that we will be able to go there……Date and Time…Saturday, Oct 23rd 1300 hrs and dinner at 1600 hrs. ONCE AGAIN ALL ARE INVITED but you must call Joe Pastell right away at (914) 762-1673.

Next Meeting Dates:
Nov 5th Friday at 1930 hrs – VFW Post will be having a spaghetti/meatballs dinner from 5 to7 PM downstairs $10
Dec 4th Saturday at 1300 hrs
Jan 7th Friday at 1930 hrs

Note: The VFW Post 8645 is having a Veterans Day Ceremony (hosted by the VFW) at 1100 hrs on Nov 11th. There will not be a tolling of the bell. This will be run by the VFW but all invited, as always. Jack Jarvies will be the guest speaker.

Note: Steve Chinoransky new e-mail is: SteveChin45@earthlink.net
Steve Barreca new e-mail is: stbarre@optonline.net

Meeting called to order at 1930 hours, November 5th, 2004 by Base Commander Steve Chinoransky. Meeting opened with a prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, Reading of the purpose of SVWWII organization by Bob Fulton, and tolling of the boats lost during the month of November. No new members present. 20 members present stood and introduced themselves.

New Shipmate:
Welcome aboard to our newest member, John Harper. John qualified on the Barb SSN596 in 1985 and lives in Harrison, NY. Again, welcome aboard John.

Old Business:
Veterans of Orange County Memorial: Augie DeRosa donated a HV SubVets and USSWWII flagpole to be placed at the Orange County Veterans memorial in Goshen. It will be flown only on special occasions so as not to damage it. There will be no formal ceremony. For more information contact Matt Schmitz.

Signs: Jack Jarvies reports that 4 signs should be in place in New Paltz within the next 2 weeks directing motorists to our Submarine Memorial.

Veterans Day Ceremony: The VFW Post 8645 is having a Veterans Day Ceremony (hosted by the VFW) at 1100 hrs on Thursday, Nov 11th. There will not be a tolling of the bell. This will be run by the VFW but all are invited, as always.

New Business:
USSVI Voting: The new system of electronic voting for USSVI National officers was well received and worked very well. The Hudson Valley Base had 51% of our members voting in the National elections. Well done!!

Wreath: A motion was made to buy a wreath for the Veterans Day memorial Service on Nov 11th at the VFW was passed. Additionally, a wreath from the SVWWII will also be placed on the memorial.

Good of the Order:
Website: Matt Schmitz is looking for any input that you have for improving our website. Please contact Matt with any suggestions. The website is at http://vfw8645.org/subvets/

Holland Club: Ralph Costanzo, Victor Fox and Charlie Diehl were inducted into the Holland Club. Base Commander Steve Chinoransky presented Ralph and Victor with their certificates. Charlie was unable to attend. Congratulations to Ralph, Victor and Charlie on being qualified in submarines for 50 years.
New for 2005: Dick Winchell will submit the names of SubVet members who qualified in 1955 or earlier to the Holland Club. There will be an induction ceremony sometime later in the year. The new rule says you are eligible for Holland Club membership in the beginning of the year that you are eligible.

Snow closing: In the event of a snowstorm on the day of our monthly meeting call the VFW Post at (845) 255-8497 or call Steve Chinoransky (845) 561-0459, Bill Collins (845) 340-8634 or Steve Barreca (845) 229-0154.

2005 Dues: 2005 dues are due now. NATIONAL DUES ARE GOING UP the 1st of Jan 2005 but base dues will still remain the same ($10). National dues are now $20. Life members and Holland Club members just pay the base dues ($10). All others pay $30. Send to Dick Winchell, 15 Brescia Blvd. Highland, NY 12528 (845) 691-7606.
Please get your dues in as soon as you read these minutes. Also consider becoming a Life Member before Jan 1st and save some money in the future. Dick has the details.

Winter Doldrums Base Party: It was decided to have our annual affair once again in Hyde Park. The date has yet to be decided.

Sailing List: Attached is the latest sailing list. Please verify that your information is correct and if you have any changes e-mail them to me at stbarre@optonline.net
Or you can call me at (845) 229-0154 or mail the change to me at:
Steve Barreca
18 Vanderbilt Lane
Hyde Park, NY 12538

Next Meeting Dates:
Dec 4th Saturday at 1300 hrs
Jan 7th Friday at 1930 hrs

December 4, 2004

Meeting called to order at 1430 hours, December 4th, 2004 by Base Commander Steve Chinoransky. Meeting opened with a prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, reading of the purpose of SVWWII organization by John Moore, and tolling of the bells for those boats lost during the month of December. No new members present.

Old Business:

Past minutes not read but accepted, no objections.
Treasurer’s report read and balance sheet submitted and accepted.
The Fran Jesshope fund is growing.

Signs:
As of Dec. 4th, two of the four new signs are in place. Locations will cover the main approaches to the VFW Post / Memorial as follows: 1) Rt. 208 Northbound approaching Memorial 2) Rt. 208 Southbound approaching Main Street (Rt.199) Intersection 3) Rt.199 Eastbound approaching Rt.208 Intersection 4) Rt.199 Westbound approaching Rt. 208 Intersection. All signs have arrows directing motorists to the Memorial.
A problem with one erected sign is due to a dispute over the private property owner and NY DOT regarding location. We may end up sharing a post with another sign as a concession.

Orange County Cemetery Flags & Vets Park:
SubVets Inc on plaque on Flagpole. The US flag to fly except on special occasions when Sub Vet flag will fly. We are responsible to donate a US flag when they wear out. Augie Derosa is our contact for Orange County Vets Cemetery/flag park.

National SubVets Charitable Foundation:
Our funds are designated for the scholarship, we support the memorial in front of the building.

Dec 7th Pearl Harbor Service: The time changed to 5PM. We are also reusing our wreaths as long as they hold up. Matt had them refurbished as new ones are expensive to purchase.

New Business:

Hudson Valley Base Annual Dinner & USSVI Scholarship Fund Auction on April 16th
Diner auction date set for April 16th to avoid bad weather issues. Cocktails at 1830, dinner at 1900, same place as last year, Coppola’s in Hyde Park. See attached flyer. There will be a hospitality room which opens at 1500.

Brochures: Sub Memorial info to be printed up at VFW and Ulster County, and distributed. More to follow as we get additional information.

Chaplin Joe Pastell suggested using a “Letterhead” for correspondence. Paul Roggemann (Sea Robin) will work on producing it. If anyone has ideas contact Steve C. Bill Collins suggested using a digital image of the memorial.

Good of the Order:

Website: Matt Schmitz is looking for any input that you have for improving our website. Please contact Matt with any suggestions. The website is at http://vfw8645.org/subvets/
Our sailing list is now posted on the website with just name, city, qual boat and qual year.
Additionally, our meeting minutes are posted. Many thanks to the VFW webmaster, Pat Johnson, for all of her help, time and effort.

COMING SOON: Hudson Valley Base SubVettes - USSVI Ladies Auxillary. Contact Pat Lynn or Louise Schmitz for more info.

Snow closing: In the event of a snowstorm on the day of our monthly meeting call the VFW Post at (845) 255-8497 or call Steve Chinoransky (845) 561-0459, Bill Collins (845) 340-8634 or Steve Barreca (845) 229-0154.

2005 Dues: 2005 dues are due now. Don’t be a “dink”. NATIONAL DUES ARE GOING UP the 1st of Jan 2005 but base dues will still remain the same ($10). National dues are now $20. Life members and Holland Club members just pay the base dues ($10). All others pay $30. Send to Dick Winchell, 15 Brescia Blvd. Highland, NY 12528 (845) 691-7606.
Please get your dues in as soon as you read these minutes. Also consider becoming a Life Member before Jan 1st and save some money in the future. Dick has the details.