Fall 2008 Volume 10 Issue 4

TWENTY REUNIONS & STILL GOING STRONG !

Contents 20th

Reunion……...1

Officers &

Directors &Navy

News..………..2

Presidents Report, Farewells, AGC Alliance, By Laws Amendment….3

Association Founder Story A few laughs

A sad story…..4

Mt Mckinley

Ship’s

Store…………5

Financial Report, new Flag statute, some humor….…….6

2008 reunion

pictures……...7

More reunion

pictures ……..8

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The scenery; Breathtaking. The ride there; Exciting. The weather;

Perfect. The company of

Shipmates, Spouses, Friends;

SPLENDIFOROUS!SPLENDIFOROUS!SPLENDIFOROUS!SPLENDIFOROUS!

Start planning now! Don’t miss next year in Corpus Christi Texas!Start planning now! Don’t miss next year in Corpus Christi Texas!Start planning now! Don’t miss next year in Corpus Christi Texas!Start planning now! Don’t miss next year in Corpus Christi Texas!

Top:Emerald Bay Lake Tahoe, Middle:Harrah’s Reno, Bottom Top:Emerald Bay Lake Tahoe, Middle:Harrah’s Reno, Bottom Top:Emerald Bay Lake Tahoe, Middle:Harrah’s Reno, Bottom Top:Emerald Bay Lake Tahoe, Middle:Harrah’s Reno, Bottom left to right: Andrew Ulichney YN3, 44left to right: Andrew Ulichney YN3, 44left to right: Andrew Ulichney YN3, 44left to right: Andrew Ulichney YN3, 44----46, Ben Souler LT, 4446, Ben Souler LT, 4446, Ben Souler LT, 4446, Ben Souler LT, 44----46, Penny Souler, Dick Armstrong MM3 4446, Penny Souler, Dick Armstrong MM3 4446, Penny Souler, Dick Armstrong MM3 4446, Penny Souler, Dick Armstrong MM3 44----46464646

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TwentyTwentyTwentyTwenty----six years, our country she servedsix years, our country she servedsix years, our country she servedsix years, our country she served

In waters, far and near,In waters, far and near,In waters, far and near,In waters, far and near,

The Mount McKinley, of which we are proudThe Mount McKinley, of which we are proudThe Mount McKinley, of which we are proudThe Mount McKinley, of which we are proud

Her bell we still can hear.Her bell we still can hear.Her bell we still can hear.Her bell we still can hear.

Amphibious Flagship, loyal crewAmphibious Flagship, loyal crewAmphibious Flagship, loyal crewAmphibious Flagship, loyal crew

Served Mighty Mac with pride,Served Mighty Mac with pride,Served Mighty Mac with pride,Served Mighty Mac with pride,

Korea, ‘Nam and World War TwoKorea, ‘Nam and World War TwoKorea, ‘Nam and World War TwoKorea, ‘Nam and World War Two

With faith, her Captain’s guide.With faith, her Captain’s guide.With faith, her Captain’s guide.With faith, her Captain’s guide.

Operations many, deployment assignedOperations many, deployment assignedOperations many, deployment assignedOperations many, deployment assigned

Old Glory aloft in the breeze,Old Glory aloft in the breeze,Old Glory aloft in the breeze,Old Glory aloft in the breeze,

Cruising the Mac and sister ships tooCruising the Mac and sister ships tooCruising the Mac and sister ships tooCruising the Mac and sister ships too

Through oceans and shining seas.Through oceans and shining seas.Through oceans and shining seas.Through oceans and shining seas.

ThirtyThirtyThirtyThirty----eight years since Mac’s been afloateight years since Mac’s been afloateight years since Mac’s been afloateight years since Mac’s been afloat

And memories linger on,And memories linger on,And memories linger on,And memories linger on,

How special it is reunions to shareHow special it is reunions to shareHow special it is reunions to shareHow special it is reunions to share

Those times that are long since gone.Those times that are long since gone.Those times that are long since gone.Those times that are long since gone.

Mary E. TrickelMary E. TrickelMary E. TrickelMary E. Trickel

(Wife of Frank Trickel)(Wife of Frank Trickel)(Wife of Frank Trickel)(Wife of Frank Trickel)

Dedicated to all those who have worked tirelessly to make our Dedicated to all those who have worked tirelessly to make our Dedicated to all those who have worked tirelessly to make our Dedicated to all those who have worked tirelessly to make our reunions possible.reunions possible.reunions possible.reunions possible.

Story Number: NNS080913-34 Release Date: 9/13/2008 6:18:00 PM

By Second Fleet Public Affairs

NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- The amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4), was directed to proceed to the Gulf of Mexico Sept. 13 and take station off the Texas coast, prepared to render support to civil authorities in the wake of Hurricane Ike as needed. Three ships, Nassau, USS Ponce (LPD 15), and USS Bataan (LHD 5), were ordered Sept. 12 to increase readiness for possible disaster response support. Nassau was already at sea conducting routine operations, and was first directed south to operate off the Florida coast before receiving orders to move into the Gulf of Mexico. The amphibious transport dock Ponce will get underway Sept. 14. The amphibious assault ship Bataan has been ordered to remain in a prepared-to-deploy status, ready to get underway within 24 hours, if needed. Although there has been no specific tasking for these three ships, their at-sea readiness provides options for Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Commander, U.S. Joint Forces

Command and Commander, U.S. Northern Command.

For more news from Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/c2f

Looks like the Gator Navy is Looks like the Gator Navy is Looks like the Gator Navy is Looks like the Gator Navy is still like the battery still like the battery still like the battery still like the battery

“Eveready”“Eveready”“Eveready”“Eveready”

Chief of Naval Operations Chief of Naval Operations Chief of Naval Operations Chief of Naval Operations Releases Voting MessageReleases Voting MessageReleases Voting MessageReleases Voting Message By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Rebekah Blowers, Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) discussed the importance of voting in a video message Sept. 30. "For our Sailors and our families, get to the polls and vote. If you can't get there, make sure that you're working with your voting assistance officers to ensure that you can have an absentee ballot and be able to vote that way," Adm. Gary Roughead, CNO, said. CNO reminded Sailors and their families that it is their Constitutional right as American citizens to vote for the candidate they would like to be their commander in Chief. “Our role is to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic and to abide and obey the orders of the commander in chief,

regardless of who that commander in chief may be. We have to keep that in mind. That's what the American people expect of us, and that's the code by which we live," Roughead Said. CNO encouraged Sailors and their families to make sure they are registered to vote, especially if they are using an absentee ballot. Go to www.fvap.org for registration, absentee ballots and information about voting.

U S S N A S S A U P R O C E E D S T O G U L F O F M E X I C O I N I K E ' S W A K E

OFFICERSOFFICERSOFFICERSOFFICERS

PresidentPresidentPresidentPresident

William Ellis

504 Sandy Oaks Blvd Ormond Beach, FL 32714

386*676*9863

Vice PresidentVice PresidentVice PresidentVice President

Dennis Pilny

7850 Normandie Blvd., M-53 Middleburg Hgts, OH 44130

SecretarySecretarySecretarySecretary

Lee Temanson 10749 108th Ave. N

Maple Groove, MN 55639 763*425*6315

Membership SecretaryMembership SecretaryMembership SecretaryMembership Secretary

Gerald Critz 10 Euphorbia Ct.

Homosassa, FL 34446 352*382*7694

TreasurerTreasurerTreasurerTreasurer

Mike DeBol

[email protected] 5219 Harper Valley Rd Apopka, FL 32712-5171

407*617*6749

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DIRECTORSDIRECTORSDIRECTORSDIRECTORS

2008200820082008----2009 2009 2009 2009

Frank Trickel* Bill DeMaster

Dewey Standly

2009200920092009----2010201020102010

Pete Bertram

Steve Duncko Joe Gorecki

Immediate Past PresidentImmediate Past PresidentImmediate Past PresidentImmediate Past President David F. Nelson

Newsletter EditorNewsletter EditorNewsletter EditorNewsletter Editor Mike & Lynne DeBol

[email protected] Internet EditorInternet EditorInternet EditorInternet Editor

Ken Oxenrider [email protected]

Chaplain: Chaplain: Chaplain: Chaplain: John Knighton Election: Election: Election: Election: David Nelson

Legal Advisor: Legal Advisor: Legal Advisor: Legal Advisor: Don King Parliamentarian: Parliamentarian: Parliamentarian: Parliamentarian: Luke Ellison

Reunion Chair: Reunion Chair: Reunion Chair: Reunion Chair: Dave Long Service Officer: Service Officer: Service Officer: Service Officer: Pat Tracy

Ship’s Store: Ship’s Store: Ship’s Store: Ship’s Store: Steve Schermerhorn

MasterMasterMasterMaster----atatatat----Arms: Arms: Arms: Arms: “vacant” Historian: Historian: Historian: Historian: Lee Temanson

Visit us on the web: Visit us on the web: Visit us on the web: Visit us on the web: www.ussmtmckinley.com

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New Members: Since June

Newsletter

Gregory Pappas –RDSN

58-61 OI Div.

Darel Mack– RD3 53-55 J

Division

Rockwell Jackson LTJG

51-52 Med Off.

Charles Parker RM3 46-

47 C Div.

Wiliam Marsfield RM2

54-54 (USS Estes) C Div.

Earl Ellsworth AD3 1960-

Helo Detachment

Hi Shipmates,

We are fast approaching the time to elect our next president. Be sure and get out and vote for the candidate of your choice. When the election is over we must unite and come together and support our newly elected president. That will be crucial in helping our country through troubling times and to maintain our strength in the world of nations.

Your association is stepping forward to increase its strength by inviting members of the AGC Flagship Alliance to become members of the USS Mount McKinley Association.

A couple of months ago I was contacted by the Secretary of the AGC Flagship Alliance asking if we would welcome members of their Alliance to join our Association. Their membership has declined to about 144 and they could no longer hold reunions or continue as an active group as no one would step forward to work or help out. Age and illness is taking a toll on the few members who did most of the work.

Our membership at the recent reunion in Reno enthusiastically agreed to invite and welcome former members of the AGC Flagship Alliance as Associate Members. Our Constitution and By-Lays allow for any shipmate of any sister AGC to become Associate Members.

Did you notice one reason for the demise of the Alliances? It is because no one would step forward to help. Fortunately we do not have that

problem. Our members have always been ready to help us--from the Treasurer and Membership Secretary; who do the backbone of work to the Masthead Editor which keeps you informed of happenings, to the other Officers and Directors who provide the leadership to keep us going. In addition there are important duties performed by others that make our annual reunions the success they are. We are shipmates working together to continue the friendship and camaraderie of shipmates of the USS Mount McKinley and her sister AGC's.

We continue to have former shipmates find us and join our association. Many learn about us from listing of our reunions in both the American Legion and VFW magazines. In addition we mail notices about our reunions to numerous newspapers throughout the US. Several recent new members read about us in their local newspapers.

To help us reach and locate more former shipmates please send the name and address of your local newspaper to Dwight Janzen. If you can provide the name of a contact person, that would be helpful. Either send to Dwight via e-mail at [email protected] or mail to him at E 2515 N Altamont Blvd, Spokane, WA 99202.

Dwight is one of our members who is always stepping forward to help our Association.

Thanks Dwight.

That's it for now, but one more word,

Keep Sailing Shipmates

Bill

PRES IDE NT ’S RE PORT

President Bill Ellis

This Newsletter is dedicated to all the men who served on this extraordinary ship in service to their country whether at times oThis Newsletter is dedicated to all the men who served on this extraordinary ship in service to their country whether at times oThis Newsletter is dedicated to all the men who served on this extraordinary ship in service to their country whether at times oThis Newsletter is dedicated to all the men who served on this extraordinary ship in service to their country whether at times of war or peace.f war or peace.f war or peace.f war or peace.

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Amendment to the Constitution and ByAmendment to the Constitution and ByAmendment to the Constitution and ByAmendment to the Constitution and By----Laws of USS Mount McKinley Association (passed at Laws of USS Mount McKinley Association (passed at Laws of USS Mount McKinley Association (passed at Laws of USS Mount McKinley Association (passed at the Reno reunion)the Reno reunion)the Reno reunion)the Reno reunion) The purpose of the amendment is to “not” have all officers terms expiring The purpose of the amendment is to “not” have all officers terms expiring The purpose of the amendment is to “not” have all officers terms expiring The purpose of the amendment is to “not” have all officers terms expiring

in the same yearin the same yearin the same yearin the same year

(Tear off and paste/tape to your ByTear off and paste/tape to your ByTear off and paste/tape to your ByTear off and paste/tape to your By----LawsLawsLawsLaws)

Amend Article V! Section A. (3) : Adding the following:Amend Article V! Section A. (3) : Adding the following:Amend Article V! Section A. (3) : Adding the following:Amend Article V! Section A. (3) : Adding the following:

“At the 2009 annual meeting the terms of Treasurer and Secretary shall be extended for one year, to “At the 2009 annual meeting the terms of Treasurer and Secretary shall be extended for one year, to “At the 2009 annual meeting the terms of Treasurer and Secretary shall be extended for one year, to “At the 2009 annual meeting the terms of Treasurer and Secretary shall be extended for one year, to expire in 2010. Subsequent elections shall be for a two year term. The Other officersexpire in 2010. Subsequent elections shall be for a two year term. The Other officersexpire in 2010. Subsequent elections shall be for a two year term. The Other officersexpire in 2010. Subsequent elections shall be for a two year term. The Other officers----President, Vice President, Vice President, Vice President, Vice

President and Membership SecretaryPresident and Membership SecretaryPresident and Membership SecretaryPresident and Membership Secretary----shall continue to be elected to a two year term”shall continue to be elected to a two year term”shall continue to be elected to a two year term”shall continue to be elected to a two year term”

Farewell Shipmates! In memory of Farewell Shipmates! In memory of Farewell Shipmates! In memory of Farewell Shipmates! In memory of Members Deceased:Members Deceased:Members Deceased:Members Deceased:

Arthur Ure SK2 (44/45) unknownArthur Ure SK2 (44/45) unknownArthur Ure SK2 (44/45) unknownArthur Ure SK2 (44/45) unknown

Del Bennett TE2 (49/51) Jan 2007Del Bennett TE2 (49/51) Jan 2007Del Bennett TE2 (49/51) Jan 2007Del Bennett TE2 (49/51) Jan 2007

Ed Hurley RM2(44/46) Mar 2007Ed Hurley RM2(44/46) Mar 2007Ed Hurley RM2(44/46) Mar 2007Ed Hurley RM2(44/46) Mar 2007

Ray “Smitty” Smith BT1 15 Dec 2007Ray “Smitty” Smith BT1 15 Dec 2007Ray “Smitty” Smith BT1 15 Dec 2007Ray “Smitty” Smith BT1 15 Dec 2007

Bill Rhyne CRT(44/45) 2 Jan 2008Bill Rhyne CRT(44/45) 2 Jan 2008Bill Rhyne CRT(44/45) 2 Jan 2008Bill Rhyne CRT(44/45) 2 Jan 2008

Bud Hoggard (58/61)BM1 10 April Bud Hoggard (58/61)BM1 10 April Bud Hoggard (58/61)BM1 10 April Bud Hoggard (58/61)BM1 10 April 2008200820082008

Luther Ellison MM3(44/46) 13 JuneLuther Ellison MM3(44/46) 13 JuneLuther Ellison MM3(44/46) 13 JuneLuther Ellison MM3(44/46) 13 June

2008 2008 2008 2008

Dick Armstrong MM3(45/46) 30 Sept Dick Armstrong MM3(45/46) 30 Sept Dick Armstrong MM3(45/46) 30 Sept Dick Armstrong MM3(45/46) 30 Sept 2008200820082008

NonNonNonNon----Members DeceasedMembers DeceasedMembers DeceasedMembers Deceased::::

Robert E. Berry 29 Feb 2007Robert E. Berry 29 Feb 2007Robert E. Berry 29 Feb 2007Robert E. Berry 29 Feb 2007

James Pecoraro Unknown James Pecoraro Unknown James Pecoraro Unknown James Pecoraro Unknown

*Due to the unfortunate passing of Due to the unfortunate passing of Due to the unfortunate passing of Due to the unfortunate passing of Dick Armstrong, President Bill Ellis has Dick Armstrong, President Bill Ellis has Dick Armstrong, President Bill Ellis has Dick Armstrong, President Bill Ellis has appointed Frank Trickel Director. appointed Frank Trickel Director. appointed Frank Trickel Director. appointed Frank Trickel Director. Frank has agreed to serve the Frank has agreed to serve the Frank has agreed to serve the Frank has agreed to serve the remaining term as a director of the remaining term as a director of the remaining term as a director of the remaining term as a director of the USS MOUNT MCKINLEY ASSOCIATIONUSS MOUNT MCKINLEY ASSOCIATIONUSS MOUNT MCKINLEY ASSOCIATIONUSS MOUNT MCKINLEY ASSOCIATION

By: Bruce Warren (plank owner)By: Bruce Warren (plank owner)By: Bruce Warren (plank owner)By: Bruce Warren (plank owner)

I met Bud Shreeves 2/1/44 in Fort Pierce Florida. He was an Iowa farm boy, and I was a truck driver from Zillah Washington.

We took small boat training in Fla. I was the coxswain, and Shreeves was my signalman and forward boat hook. Our Engineer-Davis went AWOl in Philly , because our boat was 1st forward, starboard side, and we were always 1st in the water and last to be picked up. The Mt Mac was usually underway when we were being picked up. On one occasion Shreeves didn’t get the Bow hooked up and we were being towed backward. Shreeves had a temper, so I didn’t know if he did that on purpose, because he was mad at me. On another occasion we were to pick up Admiral Halsey, Shreeves was my engineer. As our boat was lowered Shreeves broke the sea lock on the salt water valve and another boat was sent to get Halsey.

On our 1st mission in Pelliau, Shreeves and I saw our 1st dead Japanese soldier. It made us both It made us both It made us both It made us both realize we were in a war.realize we were in a war.realize we were in a war.realize we were in a war.

While the ship was at sea We spent most of our time in the

landing craft. The boats were in a nest and covered with a tarp. The boats were 46 ft long, so we had plenty of room. Shreeves was a master at getting stuff. He would get 100 proof alcohol from Sick Bay, commandeer grapefruit juice, food, and we had a good ’ol time thanks to Bud.

On our 1st trip to Hawaii we were exposed to 8% beer. Thanks to Bud we had a good supply at the beach where we were practicing landing in very high surf.

Shreeves and I served as crew on 20mm cannons during air raids. On one occasion Shreeves was firing the guns and nearly shot our officer who happened to get in front of the gun. Food or something was slopped on the deck. The gun went down and turned. Fortunately Shreeves did not fire the gun. Not much later Not much later Not much later Not much later we were taken off the gun crewwe were taken off the gun crewwe were taken off the gun crewwe were taken off the gun crew.

Shreeve loved guns. Our boat had two 50 cal. Machine guns on the stern mounted to turn a full circle. During an air raid in Lingian Gulf, Shreeves went nuts trying to shoot down a plane a least 1000 ft high.

We were in Hollandia, New

Guinea and our boat was assigned to haul supplies to ships around the Bay. Good ’ol Shreeves managed to steal some beer and hide it in the boat bilge. We drank the beer and got loaded. It got dark and we were lost, so we spent the night in the boat. We made up a story about being on duty all night and got away with it!

We were always the duty boat. Shreeves got tired of sleeping in the boat and being on duty 24 hours. He requested transfer to the signal division after the last Lauzon invasion. He got the transfer. This left me short handed for a good crew, so I transferred to Radar division.

We still went on liberty together. In Hawaii Shreeves got loaded and refused to go back to the Ship. I called him dirty names and he chased me. The Shore Patrol caught us and took us back to the Ship.

On 1/8/46 Shreeves had an appendix attack. We were on the way to Japan with the Far East Advisory Commission. Shreeves had his appendix removed at sea, on the Mt Mac.

These are a few things I remember, These are a few things I remember, These are a few things I remember, These are a few things I remember, Shreeves was a very good friend, Shreeves was a very good friend, Shreeves was a very good friend, Shreeves was a very good friend, and shipmateand shipmateand shipmateand shipmate---- I will never forget I will never forget I will never forget I will never forget him.him.him.him.

MO U N T MC K I N L E Y A S S O C I A T I O N FO U N D E R D O N A L D (B U D ) SH R E E V E S -A S T O RY F R O M A S H I P M A T E

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Suppose you were an idiot. Now Suppose you were an idiot. Now Suppose you were an idiot. Now Suppose you were an idiot. Now suppose you were a member of suppose you were a member of suppose you were a member of suppose you were a member of congresscongresscongresscongress----but I repeat my self.but I repeat my self.but I repeat my self.but I repeat my self.

----Mark TwainMark TwainMark TwainMark Twain

A very self-important college freshman attending a recent football game, took it upon himself to explain to an old Navy veteran sitting next to him why it was impossible for the older generation to understand his generation. "You grew up in a different world, actually an almost primitive one," the student said, loud enough for many of those nearby to hear. "The young people of today grew up with television, jet planes, space travel, man walking on the moon, our spaceships have visited Mars. We have nuclear energy, electric and hydrogen cars, computers with DSL, BPS, light-speed processing .... and," pausing to take another drink of beer.... The old vet took advantage of the break in the student's litany and said, "You're right, son. We didn't have those things when we were young, .. so we invented them. Now, you arrogant little twit, what are you doing for the next generation?" The applause was deafening. Don't you just love old vets...? Okay, who put a stop payment on my reality check?

Plan to be spontaneous, tomorrow.

Smile, it's the second best thing you can do with your lips.

A “Sage” StoryA “Sage” StoryA “Sage” StoryA “Sage” Story

The USS MOUNT MCKINLEY ASSOCIATION lost a valued and dedicated shipmate on September 30, 2008.

I had the pleasure of working with Dick Armstrong Dick Armstrong Dick Armstrong Dick Armstrong for many years. He worked endless hours for your association. Several years ago we purchased microfiche files of all the men who served on the Mount McKinley from 1944 until 1970. Dick reviewed all of these and entered more than 5000 names, years of service, rate and division in a data base. This file exists on our web site under the heading “Dicks Big Red List” Dick also served as Membership Secretary, before the position became official. He printed and mailed dues notices each year to all members and maintained a computer list of all members, including all the information contained on our membership roster.

Dick’s Wife and Helpmate, Viv, was a long time performer at our annual reunions. Viv and Billie Allen, Jack Allen's Wife had a gift giving routine that was always a big hit at our reunions

Dick and Vivian attended the Reno reunion. His enjoyment was as usual,

Obvious.

Dick, old Shipmate, may your sail be full of wind as you sail to your reward.

Farewell old friend, Bill Ellis

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AmericanFirst CD $20938.12

Ships Store Inventory

$ 3697.62

Ship Store Cash $ -24.41

Ship Store Sales $ 3589.00

Annual Membership Dues

$ 629.00

Life Membership dues

$ 70.00

Donations $ 108.00

’08 Re-Union Registration

$17084.50

Interest AmercanFirst Bank

$ 343.55

Total IncomeTotal IncomeTotal IncomeTotal Income $21824.05

Ship Sore Expense $ 1959.00

Office Supplies $ 59.88

Masthead Exp Summer edition

$ 678.11

Re-Union Expenses $17580.68

Postage $ 135.50

Refunds-dues Re-union Etc.

$ 0.00

Bank Fees

Total ExpensesTotal ExpensesTotal ExpensesTotal Expenses $20413.17

Total IncomeTotal IncomeTotal IncomeTotal Income $21824.05

Less Total Less Total Less Total Less Total ExpensesExpensesExpensesExpenses

$20413.17

Gross Income Gross Income Gross Income Gross Income $ 1410.88

Total Assets*Total Assets*Total Assets*Total Assets* $37,858.00

AmericanFirst MM $ 7622.37

AmericanFirst Ckg $ 5624.30

IncomeIncomeIncomeIncome ExpensesExpensesExpensesExpenses Cash/Asset Cash/Asset Cash/Asset Cash/Asset

Statement of Financial condition from 06/30/08 to 09/30/08

Veterans/Retirees Focus

Military Veterans are now

lawfully permitted to render a salute during the hoisting,

lowering or passing of the U.S. Flag.

The formal enabling language was included in the

fiscal 2008 National Defense

Authorization Act ( Section # 594)signed earlier this year

by the President.

It amends the U.S. code to

read, “ Members of the Armed Forces and Veterans

who are present but not in

uniform may render a military salute, when in the

presence of the U.S. Flag”

“All other persons present,”

it continues, “should face

the flag and stand at attention with their right

hand over the heart, or if

applicable, remove their headdress with their right-

hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being

over the heart.”

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"These days many politicians are "These days many politicians are "These days many politicians are "These days many politicians are demanding change…..Just like demanding change…..Just like demanding change…..Just like demanding change…..Just like homeless people." homeless people." homeless people." homeless people."

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C/O Gerald Critz Membership C/O Gerald Critz Membership C/O Gerald Critz Membership C/O Gerald Critz Membership SecretarySecretarySecretarySecretary 10 Euphorbia Court10 Euphorbia Court10 Euphorbia Court10 Euphorbia Court Homosassa Fl 34446Homosassa Fl 34446Homosassa Fl 34446Homosassa Fl 34446----5935593559355935

USS MOUNT MCKINLEY ASSOCIATION

USS Mt McKinley Association -Our Purpose: To Promote

patriotism and Camaraderie among those who served on board

the USS Mt. McKinley during that ship’s 25 years and 10 months

active service to the U.S. Navy from May 1st 1944

(Commisioned) to March 26th 1970(de-Commissioned)

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Reno, Virginia StreetReno, Virginia StreetReno, Virginia StreetReno, Virginia Street---- nighttime nighttime nighttime nighttime Dave Long (Reunion organizer) With family at the banquetDave Long (Reunion organizer) With family at the banquetDave Long (Reunion organizer) With family at the banquetDave Long (Reunion organizer) With family at the banquet

Lighted wall decoration, Reno BanquetLighted wall decoration, Reno BanquetLighted wall decoration, Reno BanquetLighted wall decoration, Reno Banquet.

A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL !!A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL !!A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL !!A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL !!

Connie Schermerhorn helps another happy customer!Connie Schermerhorn helps another happy customer!Connie Schermerhorn helps another happy customer!Connie Schermerhorn helps another happy customer!

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