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"DEDICATED TO OUR SHIPMATES WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES IN THE U.S. SUBMARINES DURING WORLD WAR 11" "CHARTERED BY THE U.S. CONGRESS - NOV 1981" SUBMARINE VETERANS OF WWII SWAMP FOX JOURNAL LEWIS ALLISON.

(843) 873-3318 BILL ROBERTS. BASE SECRETARY (843)-875-0191 ROGER GIBSON.

Thursday, April 21 st at 1130 Summerville. We look forward to seeing everyone at the meeting!

Organization: Tolling of Lost boats: Ed and Lee ED Stank: President WWII SUBVETS, SWAMP FOX CHAPTER AND USSVI, CHARLESTON BASE

1 "DEDICATED TO OUR SHIPMATES WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES IN THE U.S. SUBMARINES DURING WORLD WAR 11" "CHARTERED BY THE U.S. CONGRESS - NOV 1981" SUBMARINE VETERANS OF WWII SWAMP FOX JOURNAL LEWIS ALLISON. STATE CDR. (843) ED STANKE. PRESIDENT (843) MIGUEL EMERSON TREASRER (843) GEORGE SCHARF VICE PRES. (843) BILL ROBERTS. BASE SECRETARY (843) ROGER GIBSON. NEWSLETTER EDITOR (843) Our next meeting will be at Ryan's Family Steak House 1314 North Main Street in Summerville, SC on Thursday, April 21 st at 1130 Summerville. We look forward to seeing everyone at the meeting! Invocation: Ed Stank; Lunch: Meeting Called to order: Ed Stanke Pledge of Allegiance: William Jones Purpose of the Organization: Tolling of Lost boats: Ed and Lee ED Stank: President WWII SUBVETS, SWAMP FOX CHAPTER AND USSVI, CHARLESTON BASE RECOGNIZE CHARLES WAYLON ULMER The WWII Submarine Veterans, Swamp Fox Chapter and United States Submarine Veterans Incorporated, Charleston Base recognized Charles Waylon Ulmer in a 1

ceremony held at the Dorchester County Career and Technology Center, Dorchester SC on Wednesday March 9, 2011.

2 ceremony held at the Dorchester County Career and Technology Center, Dorchester SC on Wednesday March 9, Waylon served in the USS Air Force from March 1998 to September 2002 and was an E5 when he was discharged. Waylon served in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan during his enlistment. He was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal, National Defense Medal, Outstanding Unit Award, Expert Marksmanship with oak leaf cluster and Long Activity Service Award with one oak leaf cluster. Waylon designed and fabricated a portable stand for the USS Amberjack (SS-522) ships bell for use in various ceremonies held in the Charleston area including the USS Amberjack (SS-219) Lost Boat memorial held each year at the Patriots Point Cold War Memorial. The original USS Amberjack (SS-219) is designated as South Carolina s Lost Boat from WWII. She was lost during a war patrol in February 1943 in the Solomon s Bougainville-New Ireland area with all 74 crewmen. The bell was donated to the Swamp Fox Chapter and Charleston Base by Cynthia Burrill of Pensacola Florida during the 2010 USSVI Southeast Regional Convention held in Panama City, Florida. Presentation was made to Charleston Base members Carl Chinn and Steve Nelms. The USS Amberjack (SS-522) was the second submarine to carry her name. The Citation was presented to Waylon by Lee Allison, WWII Submarine Veterans, South Carolina State Commander and Edward Stank, WWII Submarine Veterans, Swamp Fox Chapter President and read: In recognition for your outstanding efforts in construction of a portable stand for the USS Amberjack (SS-522) ship s bell. Your excellence and professionalism are a tribute to you and the Dorchester County Career and Technology Center. A letter of recognition was presented to the Dorchester County Career and Technology Center for providing Mr. Ulmer the resources necessary to construct the portable stand. 2

Just like Lee, trying to pick up a Girl Swamp

Minutes of meeting Feb 2011, Ryan s Steakhouse

3 Just like Lee, trying to pick up a Girl Swamp fox members at the Amberjack memorial service Base Secretary: Robbie Roberts Submarine Veterans WWII, Swamp fox Chapter, South Carolina Minutes of meeting Feb 2011, Ryan s Steakhouse Summerville SC, Blessing by Roger Gibson 1st CALL TO NOON MEAL 3

4 1200 Pres Ed Stank called the meeting come to order. Willie Jones led the Pledge to the Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. Ed Stanke read the Purpose of the Submarine Veterans of WWII. Prayer and Tolling the bell for the following lost Boats lost for January and February; Scorpion SS , Argonaut SS , Swordfish SS S 36 SS , S 26 SS , Barbel SS , Shark 1 SS , Amberjack SS , Grayback SS , Trout SS President Intro of guest Which included long time life SW member Sam Whatley and his bride Jeanette, Rose Ryan widow of Robert Ryan and Elaine Power. Items covered the South Carolina s Lost Boat; USS Amberjack the memorial service will be the 3rd Saturday 19 March at We voted to get new flags (which ones)? The Charleston Submarine Ball on 1 April will be held aboard the USS Yorktown, tickets are $20.00 each. State Commander Lee was proud that there are 5 WWII sailors present and 19 surviving SS WWII in the state. The 2010 convention stated the future of the organization will be decided at the 2012 Convention in Norfolk. There will be 2012 calendars. Swamp Fox dues for USSVI associates are due May 7th. John is presently dealing with Cancer. Secretary Report: No meeting in December, no minutes to approve. Treasurers Report: Reported funds in various accounts Cobs Report: Hunley memorial went very well. Oyster roast this Saturday $5.00. Amberjack memorial: Saturday; 19 March, 1100 at Patriots Point by Lost Boat / Amberjack memorial. Old business none New business Need volunteers to help paint Pappy Henderson s house. All are invited to participate in the Amberjack memorial. Good of the Order. Mike Emerson reported on the Honor Flight in May as this may be the last one for Charleston. Benediction Meeting adjourned News letter editor Roger A lot has happened during these past months lets see if I can remember what it was Our Amberjack memorial went off with a slight hitch, yes the Cob had to go to the aid of his son in law who was in an accident but the ceremonies went well, we had a fabulous turn out, the nuclear school and the commanding officer, the command master chief were there along with the honor guard, USSVI members along with our WWII Hero s, had the place of honor along with the Captain of the Nuclear power School our thanks to all who made this service happen with out a hitch. John Adams our second president: In his diary entry dated February 22, 1756 John Adams wrote: 4

Suppose a nation in some region should take the Bible for their only law book, and every member should regulate his conduct

Every member would be obliged in conscience, to temperance, frugality, and industry; to justice, kindness, and charity

Swampy Lee Allison, this pin certifies that you are Qualified in Submarines for over 50 years Who is the one holding the rope?

5 Suppose a nation in some region should take the Bible for their only law book, and every member should regulate his conduct by the precepts there exhibited! Every member would be obliged in conscience, to temperance, frugality, and industry; to justice, kindness, and charity towards his fellow men; and to piety, love and reverence toward the Almighty God What a Utopia, what a Paradise would this region be. Associate Member Mike Emerson of the WWII Submarine (Swamp Fox Chapter), members receives his Holland Club pin from old Swampy Lee Allison, this pin certifies that you are Qualified in Submarines for over 50 years Who is the one holding the rope? And what is pulling them hint, see the marks in the periscope; But what I forgot to tell you, this is what happens when you get behind in your submarine Qualification card News flash!!!! Rumor has it that Sue Eckles has taken up An assistant to help her train dogs to get street Smart; this is one of her trainers, look at the Poor dogs face. 5

Some humor from Ken our associate roving reporter In the Blue Ridge Mountains, there was a retired sailor who was reputed to have the best bird hunting dog ever by the name of "First Class.

6 Some humor from Ken our associate roving reporter In the Blue Ridge Mountains, there was a retired sailor who was reputed to have the best bird hunting dog ever by the name of "First Class." Two Commanders and an Admiral went up into the mountains and wanted to rent him. The old sailor said, "Good huntin' dog, gonna cost ya $50.00 a day." They agreed and three days later came back with their limit. The next year they came back. "First Class got better, gonna cost you $75.00 a day." Again they agreed, and 2 days later they came back with their limit. The third year they came back and told the old sailor they had to have First Class even if it cost $ a day. "You can have the worthless mutt for $5.00 a day, and I'm overcharging you $4.00." "But, we don't understand, what happened to him?" "Well, a bunch of enlisted guys from the Navy base in Norfolk came up and rented him. One of the idiots kept calling him "Chief," and he's just been sitting on his ass barking ever since." Reminder to all associates the WWII due s are due by June so we can send the comptroller report in August, for associates $20.00, Robbie will be sending out reminders along with an envelope. Just a reminder, Rick Wise our USSVI Cob has gone above and beyond in all he has done, next time maybe we can help when he needs it and to all who have Thank you! I can always use Help Don t forget we have a USSVI and WWII picnic at the Barn in Dorchester May 21st 2011 bring something sweet. Roger 6

Coastal Carolina Base Meeting Minutes

When: February 16, 2013, 2013 at 0900 Location: Golden Coral Restaurant, New Centre Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina Coastal Carolina Base Meeting Call to order: Base Vice Commander Charlie Backes called