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The Quarterly Newsletter of the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum Spring 2020 Volume 10
In This Edition: - In Memoriam: RADM Harold Rich, USN (Retired) - Capstone Exhibit Arrives At BNAM - 2019 Financial Report - 2020 NAS Brunswick Reunion Update – 14-15 August 2020
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From The President……………………………………………………….………….…..Page 3 List of Corporate Sponsors.……………………………………..…………….…..…….Page 4 In Memoriam: RADM Harold Rich, USN (Ret.)…………………………………….....Page 7 Capstone Exhibit Arrives At BNAM……………………………..……………………..Page 10 2019 BNAM Financial Report………….…….……………………………….….…….Page 12 Ways to Give To BNAM…………………………………………………………………Page 15 PCU USS DANIEL INOUYE Volunteer Day………………………………………….Page 18 BNAM Spring Cleaning…………………………………………………………………Page 19 Classic VP-26 Photos…………………………………………………………………..Page 20 2020 NAS Brunswick Reunion Schedule……….………………………….…………Page 22 2020 NAS Brunswick Reunion Lodging Options…………………………………….Page 26 Call For Volunteers………………...........................................................................Page 31 VP-23 “Seahawk Challenge” Update.....................................................................Page 32 Calendar of Events……………………………………………………………….……..Page 33 Become A Member……………………………………………………………………...Page 34 WHEELS UP “Hall of Fame” Roster……………………………………….…….…….Page 35 “Wall Of Honor” Brick Order Form……………..………………………………………Page 38 Architect’s Rendition Of Future BNAM…..…………………………………………....Page 39 Cover Image: New logo for the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum. Our Museum Store will soon feature merchandise bearing this logo. About “The Patroller”:
“The Patroller” was the name of the NAS Brunswick base newspaper, and in accordance with our mission to preserve the rich heritage of the former NAS Brunswick, we decided to name our quarterly newsletter eponymously to honor that publication. BNAM has a library of past editions of “The Patroller” and will regularly feature them on our Facebook page and in this newsletter. Reader contributions to “The Patroller” are most welcome; please send your articles to [email protected]. Our mission: The Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum was founded in 2009 as a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. Our mission is to preserve the rich heritage of NAS Brunswick (NASB) by honoring the tens of thousands of men and women who served here, educate the public about the history of maritime patrol aviation and NASB, and maintain a memorial for those NASB-based airmen who gave their lives in service to their country.
In This Edition
Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum 179 Admiral Fitch Avenue Brunswick, ME 04011 https://bnamuseum.org www.facebook.com/bnamuseum
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This, Too, Shall Pass
Dear friends of BNAM – we hope this edition of “The Patroller” finds that you are faring well amidst the challenges presented by COVID-19. While the infection rate is relatively low in the Mid-Coast Maine region, the necessary social distancing measures are taking their toll on the local economy. We are particularly empathetic with our friends in the restaurant, hospitality, and marine harvesting industries who have been hit hard by this crisis. BNAM is closed to the public in accordance with the Governor’s “Stay Healthy At Home” Executive Order, but the Board of Directors and staff continue to work virtually behind the scenes to achieve our vision of becoming a first-rate attraction in the Mid-Coast region. We recently selected our new logo and are working diligently on designing the interior layout of our new museum, guided by the professional services of the Paulus Design Group. Despite the cancellation of the Great State of Maine Air Show, we are still planning to host the 2020 NAS Brunswick Reunion during the weekend of 14-16 August and are pleased to announce that Admiral Bill Moran, USN (Ret.) has agreed to serve as the guest speaker for our Banquet on Saturday evening. Admiral Moran began his distinguished career as a naval aviator at NAS Brunswick while serving as a pilot with the “Golden Pelicans” of VP-44, and recently retired after serving as the 39th Vice Chief of Naval Operations. VP-8 and VP-23 are planning to host squadron reunions on the sidelines of the reunion, and we invite all other squadrons to do the same. The reunion will formally kick off at 4:00 p.m. on Friday with the dedication of our freshly renovated P-3 static display which has been painted in the
livery of LC-85 in honor of the eight members of VP-8 who perished in the mishap over Poland Spring, Maine in 1978. A full schedule of events can be found on page 23, and all events will feature food and beverage catering from Cook’s Lobster and Ale House and beer from our great partners at the Flight Deck Brewing Company. Registration is live at https://bnamuseum.org/events/, and registrants will receive a full refund if we are forced to cancel the reunion due to continued restrictions on public gatherings. The CARES Act of 2020 offers a silver lining in this crisis as it increases tax deductions for charitable contributions as follows:
- if you use the standard deduction and give up to $300 to charity in a year, you can add up to $300 to the standard deduction - bringing it to $12,400 per individual and $24,800 per couple. This is an above-the-line deduction, which has the added bonus of decreasing your adjusted gross income, so you could qualify for other tax breaks. Plus, this covers all of 2020 and the years to come.
- if you itemize, for 2020 you can now deduct 100% of your charitable contributions from your adjusted gross income (up from the previous 50% cap). If you have a business, the 10% limit has been increased to 25%.
As always, we recommend you consult with your tax advisor, and then please take advantage of this opportunity to increase your financial support to BNAM! KNHZ forever, Sean CAPT Sean Liedman, USN (Ret.) [email protected]
From the President
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BNAM would like to thank the following companies for
their generous contributions to our Corporate Sponsorship Campaign:
Platinum Sponsor ($5,000 or more)
- Gold Sponsor ($2,500)
Corporate Sponsors
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Bronze Sponsor ($500)
Corporate Sponsors
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Rear Admiral Harold (Harry) G. Rich has answered his final call to duty. Born in Searsport, Maine on 2 January 1926, the youngest of four children to Irving P. and Loretta S. Rich, he passed away at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, Maine on 20 January 2020. Following graduation from high school in 1943 he entered the Navy as an Apprentice Seaman and attended Dartmouth College under the Navy’s V-12 College Training Program. From there he attended the Navy Flight Training Program as a Naval Aviation Cadet. In June 1946 he received the coveted wings of gold of a Naval Aviator and was commissioned as an ensign in the United States Navy. His first operational assignment, from 1946 through 1949, was with Transport Squadron Eight (VR-8), homeported in Hawaii. During this tour he participated in the Berlin Airlift where he flew 127 missions in a six-month period for which he was awarded the Medal for Humane Action. During his illustrious thirty-five year career, he served in assignments of ever increasing importance and responsibility. In addition to VR-8, he served with Air Test Evaluation Squadron FOUR (VX-4), Airborne Early Warning Squadron TWO (VW-2), Patrol Squadron TWENTY THREE (VP-23) at Naval Air Station, Brunswick, Maine, and Patrol Squadron EIGHT (VP-8) where he served as the Executive Officer and eighteenth Commanding Officer. In addition, he was the Ordnance Officer aboard USS INTREPID (CVA-11) and the Operations Officer in USS WASP (CV-18). While serving aboard WASP, he participated in the recovery of the GEMINI 9 and GEMINI 12 spacecraft. His shore tours included Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, the Bureau of Naval Personnel (two tours) and Naval Air Station Bermuda where he was Commanding Officer and Commander, Fleet Air Bermuda. He also served as Chief Staff Officer of Fleet Air Wing THREE and Executive officer of Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine. After Flag selection in 1973, Rear Admiral Rich served as Commander Patrol Wings Atlantic in Brunswick, Commander Iceland Defense Force, and Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Human Resource Management. As had been the case when he was Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Bermuda, during his tour as Commander Iceland Defense Force he was instrumental in developing and maintaining an outstanding relationship with the host country, a relationship that ensured our ability
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to continue to operate from these two countries. Where diplomacy was required, Admiral Rich was especially well qualified. As the result of his superior statesmanship in Iceland, Admiral Rich was awarded the Grand Knight’s Cross with Star of the Icelandic Order of the Falcon by the government of Iceland. Admiral Rich was also awarded the Legion of Merit, Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal and the Navy Occupation Medal for Europe. His education, in addition to the V-12 Program at Dartmouth, included the Naval War College (class of 1959), the National War College (class of 1971), and Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees from the George Washington University. Following retirement from the Navy in 1978, he returned to Maine where he resided in Harpswell for over four decades and was active in civic affairs. He served as a member of the Brunswick Base Closure Task Force in both 1995 and 2005, was a Board Member of the Cundy’s Harbor Library for 15 years, and served for nearly 20 years as President and then as President Emeritus of the Friends of Peary’s Eagle Island. He was a founding member of the Board of Directors and Director Emeritus of the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum. He was a driving force in establishing the Museum and in ensuring the preservation of the Memorial Garden which is dedicated to the NAS Brunswick-based aircrewmen who gave their lives while flying missions to protect our country, and the Friendship Garden which is dedicated to the unique relationship between the Naval Air Station and the local communities. In 2018, a street at Brunswick Landing (formerly NAS Brunswick) was named in his honor. Rear Admiral Rich was highly respected both by his peers, superiors, and those who had the honor and privilege of serving under him. He was a servant leader and dedicated mentor who led by example with grace and good humor. In the words of John Paul Jones “It is no means enough that an Officer of the Navy should be a capable mariner. He must be that, of course, but also a great deal more. He should be as well a gentleman of liberal education, refined manners, punctilious courtesy and the finest sense of personal honor. He should be the soul of tact, patience, justice, firmness and charity. No meritorious act of a subordinate should escape his attention or be left to pass without its reward, even if the reward is only a word of approval. Conversely, he should not be blind to a single fault of any subordinate, though, at the same time, he should be quick and unfailing to distinguish error from malice, thoughtlessness from
In Memoriam: RADM Harold G. Rich
RADM Harry Rich (right) with RADM Tom Hall (left)
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incompetency, and well-meant shortcoming from heedless or stupid blunder. In one word, every commander should keep constantly before him the great truth, that to be well obeyed, he must be perfectly esteemed.” Rear Admiral Harry G. Rich was perfectly esteemed. He is survived by his three children, Sally Rich and her husband Adam Hewison of Harpswell, Maine, Michael Rich of Chuluota, Florida and Steven Rich and his wife Bonnie of Oveido, Florida, as well as by his two grandchildren, Kate Fergus and her husband Colin of Columbia, Maryland and Andrew Rich of Chuluota, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made in his name to: The Friends of Peary's Eagle Island, P.O. Box 43, Harpswell, ME 04079 or Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum, 179 Admiral Fitch Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011.
RADM Harry Rich (center) with Ms. Jean Gilliam (left) and Senator Margaret Chase Smith (right) in the Friendship Garden, 25 June, 1992.
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We are thrilled to report that after a two-year pursuit, a P-3C 2F142 Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) arrived at the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum on Tuesday, 5 May. John James (a Director of the Museum) masterfully navigated the administrative process of transfer of custody through a plethora of federal and state agencies after the demilitarization and disposition was completed by the U.S. Navy. The simulator will serve as one of the capstone exhibits for our museum, and now that we have it in our possession, the Paulus Design Group is integrating it into its design concept for our museum. It is easy to imagine the value of this exhibit in teaching children about the art and science of flight, and we are grateful to John James for his persistence and perseverance in making this exhibit a reality for BNAM.
Capstone Exhibit Arrives At BNAM
Our newest exhibit – a P-3C Operational Flight Trainer – arrives at BNAM
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Capstone Exhibit Arrives At BNAM
Interior view of our newest exhibit after demilitarization and disposal
Exterior view of our newest exhibit
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We are publishing our first-ever financial report with an aim to communicate our financial needs and demonstrate that we are good stewards of your financial contributions to date. BNAM maintains two basic accounts – our Operating Fund, and our Capital Fund. Our Operating Fund pays for the operations and maintenance of the museum and its principal revenue sources are membership dues, a lease on our parking lot, and corporate sponsorships. Our Capital Fund is accruing money for the renovation of our museum, and its principal sources of revenue are pledge/donations from individuals and corporations and the sale of bricks for our “Honor Wall.” As of 31 December 2019, BNAM had $98,834 in total assets broken down as follows:
Our total Operating Fund revenue for 2019 was $38,737, broken down as follows:
2019 BNAM Financial Report
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Our total Operating Fund expenses for 2019 were $34,830, broken down as follows:
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It should be clear that the Museum’s financial resources have grown steadily since our inception in 2009 – and we have taken appropriate steps to assure our solvency. Having said that, we need to accelerate our financial growth to achieve the following ends:
1) We must grow our annual Operating Fund revenue in order to hire a full-time Executive Director. In addition to the benefits of professionalizing this position, it will bring the additional benefit of enabling us to qualify for the U.S. Navy’s Loan Qualification Program, whereby we can accept custody of official U.S. Navy artifacts for exhibit in our museum. We foresee three principal lines of operations to achieve this:
a. Increasing our membership revenue
b. Increasing our corporate sponsorship revenue
c. Generating revenue from our Museum Store; initially through on-site retail, and ultimately through on-line e-commerce through our web site
2) We must grow our Capital Fund revenue order to commence the first phase of our capital renovation. We are working to develop a new case statement based on the professional museum design services we are procuring from the Paulus Design Group.
If you are a member of the museum, thank you for your contribution of your annual membership dues which are essential to sustain our operations and maintain our current facility. Please consider increasing the value of your annual membership; more details can be found at https://bnamuseum.org/membership/.
If you have made a contribution to our Wheels Up capital campaign, thank you! A portion of your contribution has been used to complete the professional architectural design work for our capital renovation plan, along with the ongoing professional interior museum design efforts of the Paulus Design Group. Please consider increasing the amount of your commitment through an updated campaign pledge; pledges can be paid over a five-year period. More details can be found at https://bnamuseum.org/wheelsup/.
If you haven’t yet contributed financially to our museum, please consider doing so to take advantage of the tax breaks for charitable contributions in the 2020 CARES Act. We are on a steady growth vector – but are looking to accelerate it to decrease the amount of time it takes for us to become a first-rate attraction.
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MEMBERSHIP Your membership dues are the sustaining lifeblood of the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum. By becoming a member, you become a valuable stakeholder in the Museum’s future. Help us preserve those moments in NAS Brunswick’s history of honor, courage, commitment and valor, not only in the past, but for future generations to come. You can enjoy some of the benefits listed below and take part in preserving the rich history of Naval Air Station Brunswick, the squadrons, and men and women who were based here. On-line registration for a membership is available at https://bnamuseum.org/membership/.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP Corporate sponsorships are a great way to grow the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum into another valuable attraction for the Mid-Coast Region. Corporate donors provide critical funding and services for Museum programs and expansion; technology refreshes for our flight simulator; and educational projects. All corporate donors become members of the Museum and receive recognition at sponsored events, in the Museum, and on our website. On-line registration for a corporate sponsorship is available at https://bnamuseum.org/sponsorship/.
WHEELS UP CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Gifts to our Wheels Up capital campaign will provide the funds needed to design and build the first-class facility and exhibits we have planned for Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum. Pledges can be paid over a five-year period. More details can be found at https://bnamuseum.org/wheelsup/.
NAMED GIFTS Individuals, associations, and corporations all have the opportunity to sponsor the spaces and exhibits in the Museum. This sponsorship is an unequaled opportunity to permanently associate with a specific room or object in the Museum.
Your sponsorship contribution will provide critical funds necessary for the capital renovation of our facility; continued acquisition, restoration, preservation and display of history-making aircraft; the continued expansion and refinement of exhibits presenting the story of many of our nation’s greatest heroes; and the continued success of our education programs that inspire our nation’s youth to pursue excellence in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), fields that will define our nation’s future.
Sponsorships can be made in a single payment or a schedule of recurring payments can be established. Associations or other organizations interested in sponsoring an
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aircraft or exhibit should contact Mr. Brian Daniels, our Development Committee Chairman, at [email protected].
MATCHING GIFTS Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees. If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it completed and signed with your gift. We will do the rest. The impact of your gift to the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum may be doubled or possibly tripled!
BEQUESTS A charitable bequest is one of the easiest and most flexible ways that you can leave a gift to the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum that will make a lasting impact. Benefits of a Bequest
• Receive an estate tax charitable deduction • Reduce the burden of taxes on your family • Leave a lasting legacy to the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum
How a Bequest Works A bequest is one of the easiest gifts to make. With the help of an attorney, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift to be made to family, friends, or the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum as part of your estate plan, or you can make a bequest using a beneficiary designation form.
Here are some of the ways to leave a bequest to the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum:
• Include a bequest to the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum in your will or revocable trust
• Designate the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum as a full, partial or contingent beneficiary of your retirement account (IRA, 401(k), 403(b) or pension)
• Name the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy
A bequest may be made in several ways: • Specific bequest – make a gift of a specific dollar amount or a specific asset • Percentage bequest – make a gift of a percentage of your estate • Residual bequest – make a gift from the balance or residue of your estate • Contingent bequest – make a gift if the purpose of the primary bequest
cannot be met
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IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER Now that Congress has made the IRA charitable rollover permanent, you can count on this valuable tool to support the preservation and sustainment of the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum. Whether you choose to make an unrestricted gift or designate it to a particular Museum project or initiative, your contribution will maintain the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum experience for years to come.
If you are 70½ or older, gifts made from your IRA (up to $100,000 per year) are not reportable as taxable income. They also qualify for your required minimum distribution, which can lower your income and taxes.
Need to find a certified estate planner? Find one at the National Association of Estate Planners website at http://www.naepc.org.
SECURITIES The Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum is able to accept gifts of securities such as stocks and mutual funds. Please contact our Treasurer, Mr. Jim Oikle, at [email protected] to coordinate the financial institution details. WALL OF HONOR BRICK PROGRAM Every brick tells a story…
You can play an important role in preserving the rich heritage of Naval Air Station Brunswick by purchasing a personally engraved brick for the Wall of Honor at the new entrance of the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum, where it will be displayed for all who pass through to see. The purchase of your brick will help to inspire and educate so that the spirit of naval aviation is alive for years to come. Whether celebrating a graduation, memorializing a loved one, or commemorating a retirement, we all have a story to tell. Keep the spirit alive through the purchase of a Wall of Honor brick! You may do so at https://bnamuseum.org/wall-of-honor/.
IN MEMORIAM In Memoriams are a way for families and friends to honor a loved one who has passed. Donations are made to the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum in memory of an individual. An In Memoriam remembrance is commissioned when a fund reaches $1,000. Once the donation has been met, the honoree’s pictures and biography are displayed in an interactive database on the Museum website. The next of kin will supply a photo of the individual being honored, along with information about the deceased and a description of their life and achievements. For more information, contact our Development Committee Chairman, Mr. Brian Daniels, at [email protected].
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21 Sailors from the Pre-Commissioning Unit of USS DANIEL INOUYE (DDG-118) volunteered their time and talent on 28 February to make the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum more shipshape and seamanlike. We are grateful for our relationship with the crew and look forward to building upon it until the day USS DANIEL INOUYE sails from her birthplace at Bath Iron Works.
PCU USS DANIEL INOUYE Volunteer Day
Thank you, PCU USS DANIEL INOUYE!
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Members of the Board of Directors and volunteers performed an annual spring cleaning and mulching for our Friendship and Memorial Gardens and the Gold Star Families Memorial Marker in P-3 Park. We were particularly grateful for the volunteer services of Emma Levesque and Maeve Swift; they are both in their senior year at Cheverus High School and reached out to the Garden Club Federation of Maine to find community service projects in light of their COVID interrupted senior year. BNAM would also like to thank Country Fare, Inc. for the donation of mulch for our gardens.
Spring Cleaning For Our Gardens
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Mr. John “Jack” Vivlamore kindly responded to our requests for classic photos; these are from his service with VP-26 rom 1953-1956. Enjoy!
A VP-26 P-2V in formation circa 1955
Mechanics conduct maintenance on a P-2V engine at Frobisher Bay, Canada
Classic VP-26 Photos
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Classic VP-26 Photos
VP-26 Crew 8 deployed to Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland in 1955
VP-26 P-2V’s inside Hangar 1 at NAS Brunswick
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Despite the recent cancellation of the Great State of Maine Air Show, we are continuing to plan to execute the 2020 NAS Brunswick Reunion on 14-15 August and are closely monitoring federal and state policies on public gatherings. Highlights of this year’s reunion include:
- A dedication ceremony of our newly refurbished P-3 static display on Friday at 4:00 p.m. VP-8 will lead the dedication ceremony as they contributed the majority share of the fundraising for the refurbishment. The P-3 static display has been painted in the livery of LC-85 in honor of the eight VP-8 aircrewman that were lost when their P-3B suffered a catastrophic mishap over Poland Spring, Maine on September 22nd, 1978.
- Food catering by Cook’s Lobster and Ale House and a cash bar featuring sodas, cocktails, wine, and beer from the Flight Deck Brewing Company. Cook’s Lobster and Ale House and Flight Deck Brewing Company are strong supporters of BNAM and Cooks’ is generously donating 10% of all food sales back to BNAM and Flight Deck Brewing Company is donating $1 to BNAM for every beer sold during the Reunion. The Welcoming Reception on Friday night and the Parking Lot Party on Saturday afternoon will feature an ala carte, pay as you go menu and cash bar. The Reunion Banquet on Saturday night features fixed menu options and a cash bar and requires pre-paid food reservations in advance. Further details are contained below.
- VP-23 is hosting a squadron reunion on the sidelines of the NAS Brunswick reunion, and other squadrons are encouraged to do the same. Please send an e-mail to [email protected] if you are interested in making arrangements for a squadron reunion.
- We will host a four-ball scramble golf tournament on Sunday morning at an 18-hole course in the Mid-Coast Region if there is sufficient interest; please indicate on your Reunion registration if you are interested in playing.
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Early Bird Registration – Open Until June 30th
$ 10.00 per person
Regular Registration July 1st – August 3rd
$ 20.00 per person
Registration Deadline August 3rd
Registration is valid for the entire Reunion weekend; guests must be registered to enter the Reunion premises.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 LC-85 Dedication Ceremony
4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
P-3 Park aboard Brunswick Landing
NASB Reunion Welcoming Reception 4:00-11:00 p.m.
Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum Grounds
Beer, Wine, Soda, and Cocktails Cash Bar
Flight Deck Draft Beer (16oz pour) - $7.00 Flight Deck Can Beer (16oz can) - $7.00
Wine – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio - $6.00 Mixed Drinks, 16oz - $8.00
Tito’s Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Bacardi Rum, Jack Daniel’s, Dewars Scotch, Jim Beam Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Soda Water, Tonic Water, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice,
Bottled Water - $2.00
A La Carte Cash Catering from Cook’s Lobster & Ale House, featuring:
Lobster Roll - $15.00 Cheeseburger - $6.00
Hamburger - $5.00 Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions - $7.00
Vegetable Burger - $8.00 Individual Bags of Chips - $1.00
Macaroni Salad - $3.00 Cole Slaw - $2.00
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 NASB Reunion Parking Lot Party
11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
Cash Bar Featuring Beer, Wine, Soda, and Cocktails Flight Deck Draft (16oz pour) - $7.00
Flight Deck Can (16oz can) - $7.00 Wine – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio - $6.00
Mixed Drinks, 16oz - $8.00 Tito’s Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Bacardi Rum, Jack Daniel’s, Dewars Scotch, Jim Beam
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Soda Water, Tonic Water, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Bottled Water - $2.00
Cash Catering from Cook’s Lobster & Ale House, featuring: Lobster Roll - $15.00
Cheeseburger - $6.00 Hamburger - $5.00
Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions - $7.00 Vegetable Burger - $8.00
Individual Bags of Chips - $1.00 Macaroni Salad - $3.00
Cole Slaw - $2.00
NASB Reunion Lobster Bake Banquet 4:00-11:00 p.m.
Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum
Cash Bar Featuring Beer, Wine, Soda, and Cocktails Flight Deck Draft (16oz pour) - $7.00
Flight Deck Can (16oz can) - $7.00 Wine – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio - $6.00
Mixed Drinks, 16oz - $8.00 Tito’s Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Bacardi Rum, Jack Daniel’s, Dewars Scotch, Jim Beam
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Soda Water, Tonic Water, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Bottled Water - $2.00
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Menu Options – Pre-paid reservations required by August 7th:
All entrees will be served with the following side dishes: Potato Salad
Corn on the Cob Cole Slaw
Dinner Rolls
Entrée Selections
Twin Lobster Dinner: Two 1.25# steamed lobsters, drawn butter, lemon - $54.00 Maine Seafood Dinner: 1.25# lobster, 1# steamed clams, butter, broth, lemon - $50.00
Surf & Turf: 1.25# Steamed Lobster & 6 oz Sirloin Strip Steak, drawn butter, lemon - $47.00 Sirloin Strip Steak, 8oz season & grilled - $43.00
1/2 Chicken on the bone, seasoned & grilled - $38.00 Vegetarian Burger @ $24.00
Hamburger & Hot Dog Meal @ $19.00
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NASB Reunion Golf Tournament (Tentative) Location TBD
9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
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LODGING INFORMATION
BATH/BRUNSWICK HOTELS:
Hampton Inn Bath 140 Commercial St, Bath, ME 04530 Phone: (207) 386-1310 Modern riverfront hotel offering free hot breakfast, parking & Wi-Fi, plus an indoor pool Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast
The Daniel 10 Water St, Brunswick, ME 04011 Phone: (207) 373-1824 Stylish lodgings with flat-screens & designer toiletries, plus a fitness room & on-site eatery Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast
The Brunswick Hotel & Tavern 4 Noble St, Brunswick, ME 04011 Phone: (207) 837-6565 Contemporary, sleek lodging with free Wi-Fi, a gym & a casual restaurant/bar for local fare Free Wi-Fi
Residence Inn by Marriott Bath Brunswick Area 139 Richardson St, Bath, ME 04530 Phone: (207) 443-9741 Understated studios & suites with kitchens in a hotel offering a pool & a gym, plus free breakfast Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast
Knights Inn Brunswick 133 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME 04011 Phone: (207) 725-8761 Humble rooms in a straightforward budget hotel offering complimentary continental breakfast Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Brunswick Freeport 36 Old Portland Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011 Phone: (207) 721-0300 Informal option offering free Wi-Fi & hot breakfast, plus an indoor pool, whirlpool & fitness center Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast
The Brunswick Inn 165 Park Row, Brunswick, ME 04011 Phone: (207) 729-4914 Cozy B&B in an elegant Federal-style house dating from 1848, plus hot breakfast, a bar & free Wi-Fi Free Wi-Fi
Best Western Plus Brunswick Bath 71 Gurnet Rd, AKA RT 24, Brunswick, ME 04011 Phone: (207) 725-5251 Classic lodging with free Wi-Fi, breakfast & parking, plus saltwater pool & fitness facilities Free Wi-Fi
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Comfort Inn 199 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME 04011 Phone: (207) 729-1129 Informal rooms in a relaxed hotel with a fitness center, plus free hot breakfast, parking & Wi-Fi Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast
Americas Best Value Inn Brunswick 215 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME 04011 Phone: (207) 729-9991 Budget hotel offering an outdoor pool with a picnic area, plus free Wi-Fi & continental breakfast Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast
Travelers Inn 130 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME 04011 Phone: (207) 729-3364 Charming, family-run motel offering simple rooms & suites, plus free continental breakfast & Wi-Fi Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast
Days Inn Brunswick Bath Area 224 Bath Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011 Phone: (207) 725-8883 Traditional hotel offering relaxed rooms & suites, as well as free breakfast, parking & Wi-Fi Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast
Rodeway Inn & Suites 287 Bath Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011 Phone: (207) 729-6661 Low-key hotel offering colorful, casual rooms, plus a picnic area, a sundeck & basketball courts Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast
FREEPORT HOTELS:
Casco Bay Inn 107 Us Route 1, Intersection of S. Freeport Rd., Freeport, ME 04032 Phone: (207) 865-4925 Relaxed hotel offering cozy rooms with in suite bathrooms, plus free continental breakfast
Harraseeket Inn 162 Main St, Freeport, ME 04032 Phone: (207) 865-9377 Elegant family-run hotel with a free breakfast buffet, plus an indoor pool & a tavern Free breakfast
Hampton Inn Freeport/Brunswick Address: 194 Lower Main St, Freeport, ME 04032 Phone: (207) 865-1400 Functional rooms & an indoor pool, plus freebies including a downtown shuttle & hot breakfast.
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Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown Address: 5 Park St, Freeport, ME 04032 Phone: (207) 865-1433 Traditional rooms & suites, plus a casual American eatery & an indoor pool with a whirlpool
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Freeport - Brunswick Area 450 US-1, Freeport, ME 04032 Phone: (207) 865-9020 Traditional lodging with an indoor pool, whirlpool & fitness center, plus free Wi-Fi & breakfast
Quality Suites 500 US-1, Freeport, ME 04032 Phone: (207) 536-5568 Straightforward hotel with an indoor pool, plus free perks including hot breakfast & Wi-Fi
Best Western Freeport Inn 31 US Route 1, Freeport, ME 04032 Phone: (207) 865-3106 Traditional hotel on a marshland property, with free Wi-Fi, pool & 2 restaurants
Super 8 Freeport Brunswick Area Contemporary budget hotel with free continental breakfast, Wi-Fi & large vehicle parking Address: 506 US-1, Freeport, ME 04032 Phone: (207) 865-1408
Econo Lodge Budget hotel featuring simple rooms with flat-screen TVs, plus complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi Address: 537 US-1, Freeport, ME 04032 Phone: (207) 865-3777
Candle Bay Inn 8 Maple Avenue, Freeport, ME 04032 Phone: (207) 865-1868 Located in the village of Freeport, Maine, the Candle bay Inn is a quaint, dog-friendly bed and breakfast within walking distance to outlet stores and restaurants. All rooms feature WIFI and if needed, a roll-away bed is available for $15.00/night. All seven of our rooms are bright and comfortable, each with its own private bath, and all are air-conditioned, non-smoking, and dog-friendly.
The Village Inn 186 Main St. Freeport, ME 04032 Phone: 207-865-3236 Our rooms are motel-style with private baths, heat and air, WI/FI, CABLE TVS, and in-room phones. We also serve a Full Breakfast.? MC/Visa/Amex/Disc accepted.
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HARPSWELL HOTELS:
Cook's Island View Motel Address: 2041 Harpswell Islands Rd Bailey Island, ME 04003 Phone: (207) 833-7780 This long, low-slung motor inn on an island is 1.7 miles from Lands' End Gift Shop and 14.8 miles from Brunswick. Bright straightforward rooms come standard with free WiFi, minifridges, microwaves and cable TV. All provide indoor and outdoor seating. The property also offers private residences for weekly rentals. They consist of 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, plus fully stocked kitchens and linens. Amenities include an indoor pool.
Harpswell Inn Address: 108 Lookout Point Rd Harpswell, ME 04079 Phone: (207) 833-5509 Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast
Quahog Bay Inn Address: 21 Wilbur's Way Harpswell, ME 04079 Phone: (207) 725-9995 Overlooking the bay and a working lobster pound, this homey family-run inn is 10.8 miles from Brunswick and 21.2 miles from Freeport. The 6 bright suites have either 1 or 2 bedrooms, and offer private decks with water views, full kitchens, linens, and complimentary tea, coffee and water. All have cable TV and free WiFi. Continental breakfast is included. Lobsters from the lobster pound can be purchased and cooked by the innkeepers, and there's a grill and picnic tables on the dock. On-site, guests can rent kayaks, canoes and small boats, and launch them from nearby ramps. Fishing gear is also available for rent.
Driftwood Inn Bed & breakfast in Harpswell, Maine Address: 81 Washington Ave Bailey Island, ME 04003 Phone: (207) 833-5461 Set on 3 acres of land on Bailey Island, this oceanside complex with cabins is a 5-minute walk to the Giant's Stairs and McIntosh Lot Preserve coastal walking path. The simple wood-paneled rooms are spread across 3 separate properties and share bathroom facilities. Some rooms include half-baths. There are also 6 straightforward cabins available, plus 2 off-site cottages (one featuring an indoor pool and an exercise room). Cooked breakfast and dinner are available for a surcharge and served in a relaxed waterfront dining area. There's also an outdoor saltwater pool next to the water's edge.
Log Cabin Inn Address: 5 Log Cabin Rd Bailey Island, ME 04003 Phone: (207) 833-5546 Overlooking Merriconeag Sound, this seasonal, family-run inn is 1.7 miles from Land's End Gift Shop. The homey, rustic rooms have ocean views and come with TVs and free WiFi, plus minifridges and microwaves. All have in suite bathrooms. Some rooms add full kitchens and separate living areas, as
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well as Jacuzzis, pull-out sofas and decks with hot tubs. Complimentary full breakfast is provided. There's a restaurant serving local seafood, and a gift shop.
Bailey Island Motel Address: ME-24 Bailey Island, ME 04003 Phone: (207) 833-2886 Hotel details Simple and homey, this waterside motel is 14.4 miles from Brunswick and 18.6 miles from Bath. Modest rooms offer cable TV, free WiFi and minifridges; many have ocean views. A sole studio adds a kitchenette. Stays include daily complimentary breakfast consisting of coffee, tea, juice and homemade muffins. Adirondack chairs dot the lawn, facing the water, which guests can access via a private dock. Free breakfast
CAMPING AREAS
Meadowbrook Camping Area http://www.meadowbrookme.com/ 33 Meadowbrook Rd, Phippsburg, ME 04562 Phone: (207) 443-4967 Ask for military discount!
Thomas Point Beach, Inc. http://www.thomaspointbeach.com 29 Meadow Road, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Phone (207) 725-6009
Cedar Haven Family Campground http://www.cedarhavenfamilycampground.com/ 39 Baker Rd Freeport, ME 04032 Phone: (207) 865-6254
Winslow Memorial Park http://freeportmaine.com/department.detail.php?page_id=98 10 Winslow Park Way, Freeport, ME 04032 Phone: (207) 865-4198
KOA Campgrounds https://koa.com/campgrounds/freeport/
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One of our key needs to achieve our growth strategy in 2020 and beyond is to build our base of volunteers to give us more organizational capacity. Here are some key committee functions where we need more volunteer capacity: Collections Committee: Receive, catalog, and prepare artifacts for exhibit. Construct story boards to offer historical and educational context for artifacts. Docents: Greet visitors and present educational tours of the museum and its artifacts. We need more docents to expand our hours of operation. Development Committee: Solicit and sustain corporate sponsorships and capital campaign contributions from individuals and corporations alike. This function can be performed virtually. Events Committee: Coordinate support infrastructure requirements (chairs, tables, audio/visual, music, etc.) for museum-hosted events. Execute setup/breakdown of event support infrastructure. Information Technology Committee: Design and maintain museum IT infrastructure including our web site and Facebook page. If you are willing to volunteer your time and talent toward any of these committees, please send an e-mail to [email protected].
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We are pleased to report that the VP-23 “Seahawk Challenge” has reached the 31% mark in its quest to raise $50,000 for our “Wheels Up” capital campaign. The Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum, in partnership with Captain and Mrs. F. Brown Word, USN (Retired), is pleased to announce the kickoff of our “Seahawk Challenge” to raise $50,000 in donations and pledges to the museum’s “Wheels Up” capital campaign. Captain & Mrs. Word pledged $10,000 to the museum’s capital campaign, and would like to call upon other former VP-23 “Seahawks” to pledge their support for the “Wheels Up” campaign with a goal of raising $50,000 to name the museum’s flight simulator room the “VP-23 Seahawks Flight Simulator Room.” The VP-23 “Seahawks” were based at NAS Brunswick, Maine from May of 1952 until the squadron was disestablished in February of 1995, and Captain Word was the Commanding Officer from 1989 to 1990. Capital campaign pledges may be made over a period of up to 5 years. In launching this challenge, Captain Word stated, “I have visited the Brunswick Naval Avaition Museum and seen its potential to preserve the rich heritage of NAS Brunswick and the squadrons who were stationed there. VP-23 was based at NAS Brunswick for more than 40 years, and I call upon all former Seahawks to contribute to preserving the legacy and camaraderie of the Seahawks.”
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2020
1 August: “Hot Pursuit” Car Show hosted by the Brunswick Police
Benefit Association. More details are available at https://www.newenglandautoshows.com/event/me-brunswick-annual-hot-pursuit-charity-car-show/
14-16 August: 3rd Biennial NAS Brunswick Reunion 11 September: VP-21 Reunion, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 23 September: “Chamber After Hours,” 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. 17 October: 245th Navy Birthday Ball, Maine Maritime Museum, 6:00 – 10:00
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Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum Membership Enrollment Form
$_____________ is enclosed for membership at the following level: Flightline $50
Flight Crew $100
Squadron $250
Wing Commander $500
Admiral’s Club $1,000 (or more)
Memberships are valid for one year starting with the first of the month after signing up. All members will receive a membership card and decal. Squadron members will also receive a commemorative coin. Admiral’s Club and Wing Commander’s will receive the coin and recognition of their support on the web site and in the quarterdeck of the museum lobby. BNAM is a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.
Membership dues are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Name ______________________________________ Address ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Phone ________________ Cell _________________ E-mail ______________________________________
We will not share your personal information.
Are you a veteran? Please add service information: ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________
Mail to:
BNAM Membership 179 Admiral Fitch Avenue
Brunswick, ME 04011
Click on the “Become a Member” button at https://BNAmuseum.org, or complete this form and mail to the address at the bottom of the form.
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The following people and organizations are recognized for their generous contributions
to our “Wheels Up” Capital Campaign:
Donor Naming Gifts
VP-21/VPB-111 Alumni ($35,000)
“Blackjack Ready Room”
RADM Roy D. Snyder, Jr., USN (Retired) ($25,000)
“The Ann L. Snyder Museum Chapel”
“Triton” Club ($10,000 or more)
CDR & Mrs. Charles A. Orem, USN (Retired) RADM & Mrs. Roy D. Snyder, Jr., USN (Retired)
CAPT & Mrs. F. Brown Word, USN (Retired)
“Poseidon” Club ($5,000 to $9,999) CAPT John Chapman, USN (Retired)
RADM and Mrs. Ken Deutsch, USN (Retired) Mr. James Joslin
CDR William Locke, USN (Retired) Ms. Deborah Orrill
AZ1(AW) and Mrs. Jeffery Smat, USN (Retired) Mr. & Mrs. Rupert White
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“Orion” Club ($3,000 to $4,999)
AEC Ralph Brillhart, USN (Retired) COL William & Suzanne Bushnell, USMC (Retired)
Davis Family Foundation CAPT & Mrs. John James, USN (Retired)
CAPT & Mrs. Sean Liedman, USN (Retired) CAPT and Mrs. Daniel Lynch, USN (Retired) CAPT & Mrs. Mark Patrick, USN (Retired)
“Neptune” Club ($1,000 to $2,999)
Avery Family Gift Trust Mr. John Binder
Ms. Heather Blease CAPT William and Susan Boniface, USN (Retired)
Mr. Albert Boothby Mr. David Braun Mr. John Briley
CAPT Guy Edward Buck, USN (Retired) Mr. David R. Carpenter
Corporate Communications - Eversource CDR & Mrs. Brian Daniels, USN (Retired)
AW1 Marc Frattasio, USN (Retired) CAPT Charles Gerhan, USN (Retired) CAPT Jim Heffernan, USN (Retired)
Mr. Donald Heichel Mr. Wayne Krauss
MOAA Southern Maine Chapter CAPT Charles Mull, USN (Retired)
CAPT C. Carter Nute, USN (Retired)
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“Neptune” Club ($1,000 to $2,999)
Mr. J. R. Phillips Mr. Arthur Polstein
CDR Bernard Ryan, USN (Retired) CAPT & Mrs. Andrew F. Smith, USN
Mrs. Ann Snyder “Corsair” Club ($500 to $999)
Anonymous Donor Ms. Sharon Boucher
Mr. Keith Brown Mr. Fred Bruns
Mr. Richard Cattrysse LTJG Clarence “Chris” Christie, USN (Ret.)
Ms. Agnes Dailey Mr. Robert Duska
CAPT William Fitzgerald, USN (Retired) CAPT Russell Frederick, USN (Retired)
LCDR Joe Grace, USN (Retired) LT David Graham, USN (Retired)
Honorable Thomas F. Hall, USN (Retired) Mr. Richard Jackson
CDR Robert Kanewske, USN (Retired) Mid-Coast Energy Systems
MOAA Southern Maine Chapter Dr. James Moshier
CAPT Herman Nichols, USN (Retired) CDR James Oikle, USN (Retired)
AWCS (NAC) Read Rich, USN (Retired) CAPT David Taft, USN (Retired)
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We have started a “Wall Of Honor” Brick Campaign as part of our WHEELS UP capital campaign. A personalized, engraved brick costs $150, and all proceeds will go toward our capital campaign. The Wall Of Honor will be built outside of our new front entrance after the first phase of our capital campaign renovation is complete. Purchase a brick today for a shipmate, friend, or loved one – they make a great holiday or birthday gift.
Buy A Brick For Our “Wall Of Honor”
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We need your support to help us achieve our vision of becoming a first-rate museum. Please use the form below to document your pledge to our capital campaign.
BNAM Pledge Giving Form to support the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum’s
179 Admiral Fitch Avenue, Brunswick, ME 04011
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