American Association of Navy Hospital Corpsmen Newsletter May- July 2016 www.aaonhc.org The purpose of this group is social, comradery, friendship. Joe Havens put this group together because most of us never deployed together, we were placed wherever the Navy or Marines needed us. We all served with pride, cold war, peace time, war time, many conflicts that were not even acknowledged as wars. This group was put together to keep us all together as one unit, we are all NAVY HOSPITAL CORPMEN. The reunion committee has put together a great reunion this year. We tried to select items of interest for all members and their guest. Attached is the tentative agenda that is subject to changes as needed up until the reunion. Also attached is the reunion reservation form that is needed to be returned by August 31st to allow planning and final counts for the buses, banquet and other activities. Forms received after this date are on a space available basis. Any cancellations after Sept 1 may not be refunded based on whether activities have already been paid for by the AAoNHC. Any questions please contact Chuck Kraut (817-229-5194) We hope you can all make it to this year s reunion. There is a Panama Canal Cruise from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale 15 nights for those who want to come on a space available basis, go to our website www.aonhc.org for information or call Suzy @ 315-699-5274. 1
For transportation from the airport to the reunion hotel, Super Shuttle will allow all veteran s to book the military discount. From San Diego airport to the Best Western Seven Seas is $27 one way for two people. The military rate is $21.60 one way for two people. To receive the discount, reservations must be called in and made in advance. Their phone number is 1-800-BLUEVAN (1-800-258-3826). No code is needed, they said to just tell them you want to book the military rate. There are also other shuttle options in San Diego that you may find on your own. Visit the Ship's Store and all items are available to purchase online. Please find enclosed a price sheet with shipping charges that need to calculated into your total. 2016 reunion plans are well under way. Plans are being finalized for the hotel and we will pass the word once finalized on the website and a special edition newsletter 2 with registration and event signup. As always, there is a cruise following the main event. Details are available on the website. There are limited rooms reserved at this rate so book while you can.
Fallen Fellow Corpsman Bobby Rogers Retired HMC YOUR BOARD MEMBERS Fred Elliott: (812) 654-3122 - onesparrow@netzero.net (Milan, IN) (reelected 2015) John Walker (806) 359-6787 - jbwalkersan@outlook.com (Amarillo, TX) (elected 2014) Position up for reelection Ron Marx (719) 873-5847 - BEEMARX@AOL.COM (South Fork, CO) (elected 2014) Position up for reelection Steve Scanlin (Sr Member): (208) 869-5704 (Boise, ID) (reelected 2015) Bruce Dinardo: (609) 390-3253- BDINO5@COMCAST.NET (Ocean View, NJ) (elected 2015) YOUR OFFICERS President: Charles (Chuck) Kraut, (817-229-5194) e-mail: chuckat@swbell.net (North Richland Hills, Tx) (elected 2015) Vice President: PK Hodge, (916-365-1693), e-mail:pkhodge@gmail.com (Orangevale, Ca) (elected 2014) Position up for reelection Secretary: Mary Saum (315) 652-5958, e-mail: bubbles082254@yahoo.com (Oswego, NY) (elected 2014) Position up for reelection Treasurer/Membership Chair: Paul Denis e-mail: AAoNHC@yahoo.com (Clay, NY) (elected 2015) Chaplain: Awtrey Peace, (850)-626-1125, e-mail: awtreyp@yahoo.com (Milton, Fl) Position open ADMINISTRATIVE: Newsletter Editor Mary Saum, (315) 652-5958, e-mail: e-mail AAONHC_Editor@yahoo.com (Oswego, NY) Webmaster e-mail Contact: Paul Denis (315) 699-5274, e-mail: AAoNHC@yahoo.com Association web address: www.aaonhc.org Ship's Store: Fred Elliot (Milan, IN) Phone (812)-654-3122, e-mail: onesparrow@netzero.net 3
Treasury report: Balance as of 8/3/2015 Checking: $8110 Savings: $2116 Total worth: $10,226 Significant expenditures: Lapel Pins: $450 estimated (Ships Store will reimburse general fund) Website design $500 Outstanding Debits: Multiple 2016 Reunion items Webmaster I continue to try and improve the website, adding new information from the members as I receive it. Don t forget to support the Ship s Store, Fred has an information page on the website. Invite potential new members to browse the association site at www.aaonhc.orglook for us on Facebook: American Assn of Navy Hospital Corpsman AAoNHC, this is for members only and only members will be able to access. MEMBERSHIP Our membership is looking good thanks to all of your recruiting efforts. We continue to pick up new members. Keep up the good work, continue to get the word out, keep it up! Our present membership looks like this; Total Active Members: 267 Medal of Honor: 2 Active Duty: 26 Life Members: 144 New Members: 9 We have joined 3 Facebook pages and put the word out about our association to over 8000 Corpsman. 4
American Association of Navy Hospital Corpsman San Diego, CA 2016 Reunion September 20 through September 24 AGENDA (draft you will receive final at check-in) Tuesday, September 20 Check In (1600 1800) Registration area to be determined Pizza Social in the Hospitality Room Wednesday, September 21 Cabrillo National Monument/Lighthouse & Harbor Excursion Option 1: 8:30 a.m. Bus departs Hotel for Cabrillo National Monument & Pt. Loma Lighthouse 10:30 a.m. Re-board bus after tour 11:00 a.m. Prime Rib Buffet @ Anchors Catering & Conference Center 1:00 p.m. Re-board bus for Harbor Cruise 4:15 p.m. Bus Departs after Harbor Cruise for Return to Hotel Option 2: FOR THOSE WHO MAY NOT WANT TO DO THE ABOVE: Old Town Trolley Tours San Diego Sightseeing - www.trolleytours.com The trolley picks up passengers near the hotel at 8:27 a.m. and 9:27 a.m. and returns to the Hotel Stop in the afternoon. The sightseeing trolley tour is two hours if you choose to remain onboard or you can hop on and off along any of the 11 stops and make it a full day. Old Town Trolley Tours - La Jolla & San Diego Beaches Tour- also hop on/hop off 1900 - GENERAL MEETING FOR ALL MEMBERS Thursday, September 22 Camp Pendleton 8:00 a.m. Bus departs Hotel for San Diego 11:30 a.m. Harbor shop Oceanside lunch on your own 1:00 p.m. Re-board bus to tour Naval Hospital Memorial Service 4:30 p.m. Bus Departs Camp Pendleton for return to Hotel Friday, September 23 Marine Corps Recruit Depot 8:45 a.m. Bus departs Hotel for MCRD 10:00 a.m. MCRD Recruit Graduation 11:45 a.m. Re-board bus for Bay View Restaurant for Buffet Lunch 1:30 p.m. Bus leaves for MCRD Museum 3:00 p.m. Bus departs for return to Hotel 6:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour Cash Bar 7:00 p.m. Plated Dinner Lord Jim Room Saturday, September 23 0800 - Farewell Breakfast Bus for those cruising - 1000 5
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAVY HOSPITAL CORPSMEN 2016 Reunion Registration Form This form can also be completed on our website www.aaonhc.org Dates: September 20 24, 2016 Where: San Diego, CA Member Name: (Exactly as it appears on your ID) Driver s license number & state: If Military Retired indicate here, we do not need your license information Name for name tag (if different from ID): Spouse/Guest Name: (Exactly as it appears on your ID) Spouse nickname if different: Spouse/Guest Drivers license number & state: Address: Ranks will not be placed on name tags as we are all Corpsmen and Veterans Any Position held in AAONHC, past or present: Email Address: Cell phone number: Where are you staying? If not at Best Western How are you getting to San Diego, CA? circle one Flying Driving Registration Fees: $35.00 per couple $25.00 individual (by 9/1/2016) $45.00 per couple $35.00 individual (after 9/2/2016) Please make checks payable to: AAONHC Mail registration form & check to: Paul Denis 8185 Chianti Circle Clay, NY 13041 6
Please send in a picture of yourself while you were in the service. Please do not send in original photo as they will not be returned. American Association of Navy Hospital Corpsman San Diego, CA 2016 Reunion September 20 through September 24 Event Registration Sign-up Member Name Guest Name Times are tentative until the reunion. Deadline for submission is August 31, 2016. All events must be paid in advance. Submissions after deadline are space available only Any cancellations after September 1 may not be refunded based on whether activities have already been paid for by AAoNHC. Tuesday, September 20 Check In (1600 1800) Registration Fees: $35.00 per couple $25.00 individual (by 9/1/2016) $45.00 per couple $35.00 individual (after 9/2/2016) $ If you have not completed a registration form please attach it Pizza Social meet and great, relax first day Wednesday, September 21 Cabrillo National Monument/ Lighthouse & Harbor Excursion World War II Vet - Korean Vet - Option 1: Bus departs Hotel for Cabrillo National Monument & Pt. Loma Lighthouse Prime Rib Buffet @ Anchors Catering & Conference Center Harbor Cruise $57 per person = Option 2: FOR THOSE WHO MAY NOT WANT TO DO THE ABOVE: Old Town Trolley Tours San Diego Sightseeing - www.trolleytours.com The trolley picks up passengers near the hotel at 8:27 a.m. and 9:27 a.m. and returns to the hotel stop in the afternoon. The sightseeing trolley tour is two hours if you chose to remain onboard or you can hop on and off along any of the 11 stops and make it a full day. $32 per person = USS Midway Museum (reg. $20) Maritime Museum (reg. $16) $11 per person = $12 per person = 7
San Diego Zoo (reg. $50) $41 per person = Member Name: Old Town Trolley Tours - La Jolla & San Diego Beaches Tour- also hop on/hop off $26 per person = Sea World (reg. $89) (Not on trolley tour/own transportation) $65 per person = Above ticket prices are non-refundable MWR pricing Tickets can be used anytime/any-day Tickets will be available at the gate at the regular public rate. Thursday, September 22 Base Day - Camp Pendleton Field Medical Service Battalion (Field Medical School) Harbor shop Oceanside lunch on your own Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton trip $26 per person = Friday, September 23 Marine Corps Recruit Depot MCRD Recruit Graduation Bay View Restaurant for Buffet Lunch MCRD Museum Banquet Day Dinner choices (includes taxes and gratuity) MCRD San Diego $44 per person = Roasted Prime Rib, Baked Potato Chicken Cordon Bleu, Rice Pilaf $34 per person = $28 per person =. Cocktail Hour Cash Bar Send Checks and this form to AAONHC: TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: c/o Paul Denis 8185 Chianti Circle Clay, NY 13041 8
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American Association of Navy Hospital Corpsmen San Diego Reunion Announcement www.aaonhc.org 2016 AAoNHC Reunion San Diego, California Sept 20-23, 2015 Join the AAoNHC Aboard the Coral Princess (Ships registry-bermuda) 15 Night Full Transit of the Panama Canal Departing from Los Angeles 10
September 24 October 9, 2016 Visiting the ports of Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, San Juan Del Sur, Puntarenas, Cartagena and Aruba Call Suzy for information and availability Your cruise fare includes accommodations, dining, entertainment and an endless array of activities. Carbonated and alcoholic beverages extra, as are shore excursions. Air fare additional Ship embarks in Los Angeles and disembarks in Fort Lauderdale If you have any Questions, email me at suzy@suzysgetaway.com or give me a call (315) 699-5274 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAVY HOSPITAL CORPSMEN Application for Membership (Rev 8/5/2013) PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION NAME: Nickname: DOB: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, AND ZIP CODE: PHONE: E-MAIL: I would like for my phone and e-mail address listed in the roster. Yes No ANNUAL DUES ARE $20.00 PER YEAR (Oct 1st to Sept 30th) New member Renewal: Life membership fees: Age 18-35 $450.00 $38.00 per month for one year Age 36-50 $350.00 $30.00 per month for one year Age 51-65 $250.00 $21.00 per month for one year Age 66-79 $180.00 $15.00 per month for one year Age 80-older $125.00 $11.00 per month for one year LIFETIME PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM DATE REQUEST WAS MADE or revert to annual dues. 11
SPOUSE'S NAME: Rank at the time of discharge: Military Retired: YES NO QUALS: AW, SW, FMF (Earned award between1984 and 2006), SS, ETC (Circle if earned) NEC: Dates of service: Conflicts: Please enclose a copy of your DD214 (info will be verified, scanned to record and shredded) Would you like to purchase a copy of the Membership Roster? Yes No The cost for the roster is: $10.00 + $4.50 for printing, shipping and handling. Please select how you would like to receive your quarterly newsletter: By regular mail: By e-mail to (email address): SEND DUES AND MONIES FOR THE ROSTER TO: AAoNHC Paul Denis Treasurer/Membership, 8185 Chianti Circle, Clay, NY 13041 AAoNHC C/O: PAUL DENIS 8185 CHIANTI CIR CLAY, NY 13041 12
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