Rush GramNewsletter of the William R. Rush Association

President: Bernie Caprera

Secretary: Art Bramfeld

Treasurer: Jim Hocking

Historian: Jim Kelly

Recruiter: Bud Lincoln

Issue Number 37, Summer 2003

M anaging Editor: Bernie Caprera

Editor: Jim Hocking

Production: Fred Strachan

CHARLESTON REUNION UPDATE

THE POWER OF REUNIONSby Cassie Fenoseff

VFW • January 2003(submitted by John De Franco)

Reunions are emotionally uplifting experiences foreveryone involved

You haven’t seen them in decades, yet theygreet you with open arms. You have shared somethinglife-challenging with them, and you share a bondage thatno one else does. This is the experience many veteranshave when they attend reunions and see old comrades.

However, some are reluctant to attend. BoSenical, who recently attended his first military reunionafter 30 years, described his fears. “I thought too muchtime had passed, and they wouldn’t be the people I’dknow in my youth. I was apprehensive that I wouldn’tbe remembered.”

This is a common feeling many veterans getwhen the reunion invitation arrives..Others don’t wantto allow bad memories to surface, or worry they wontremember people, so they avoid going.

Advantages of Attending a Reunion.

Those that stay at home a result of thesereservations can miss out on numerous benefits. Forexample, not only is it a chance to see old friends, it’sthe opportunity to interact in a different way. One groupthat recently attended a reunion is now in contact witheach other on a weekly basis.

They arrange business deals with one another,plan vacations and exchange pictures. This providesthem a way to develop a friendship under different

circumstances. While the reunions give closure, it alsore-establishes friendships.

Many veterans also are encouraged by thesuccess of other attendees. It gives them peace of mindas well as a sense of pride to know their fellow veteranshave succeeded. For those who haven’t done as well,there are still opportunities.

Veterans can become support groups for oneanother and help those who are struggling deal withissues they have faced themselves, including divorce andaddictions. But it is only through going to a reunion thatmost people find out who really needs their assistance.

In addition to benefits for veterans, there arealso advantages for family members who attend. Notonly does it allow them an opportunity to meet peoplethey’ve heard about for years, it gives them a betterunderstanding of what their loved ones went through. AsSenical put it, “Part of what I am is because ofVietnam.”

Prior to attending his first reunion, another mantold his son that he was going to see the man that savedhis life. This type of conversation, along with attendingreunions, can help family members appreciate an eventthat shaped their relative.

Despite initial reservations, the majority ofveterans who attend reunions are glad they did. Theycome away with a different outlook and an opportunityto form new memories with people they once caredabout. Most say the first one is the hardest., but oncethey have gone, they look forward to the next one.

When asked if he would attend a future reunion,Senical said, Not only do I plan to go to a future one, Iplan to be involved in the organization of it.”

2

NOW HEAR THIS !!

Registration Forms Enclosed

Look for the Charleston reunionregistration form included with this edition of theRushGram. It is important that everyone who isattending the reunion (October 5 - 9) fill out theform completely and return it to Jim Hocking bythe deadline — September 8, 2003.

If You Already Paid Registration Fees

Some RushMates have already sent in theirregistration fees. If you are one of them, pleasecheck the box on the registration form to indicatethat you have already paid. Remember that youwill need to choose whether you want to participatein the tours. Make your choices and include tourpayments with your completed questionnaire.

If You Have Not Paid Registration Fees

For those RushMates who have beenwaiting for more information before sending inyour payment, it’s time to decide. Look over theitinerary and the questionnaire and make yourdecision ASAP. The earlier we get thequestionnaires returned, the more prepared we willbe.

Make Your Choice From the Menu

The reunion banquet will be held onTuesday, October 7, 2003. The questionnaire hasa section for the menu entree choices. Please checkthe box for yourself and for your guests. Thechoices are Chicken Marseille, Baked Flounder andPrime Rib.

DON’T PROCRASTINATE

RESERVE YOUR ROOM

Radisson Airport Hotel

800 333-3333or

843 744-2501

The Association has reserved 100 rooms.It looks as though we have 75 RushMates (notcounting guests) committed to coming to thereunion as this RushGram is being published. It istime to get your name on the list. Call the RadissonASAP.

DO COMMUNICATE

RETURN YOUR

QUESTIONNAIRES

Deadline for returning your questionnairesis September 8, 2003. We need to set a deadline inorder to reserve busses and to get a count of mealsfor the banquet. Send to:

Jim Hocking65 Currier Road

East Falmouth, MA 02536

3

WELCOME ABOARD

The following RushMates have recentlyjoined the Association:

Thomas E Batts, EMC, USN (ret.) 1948-51Jon Karparis, RD3, 1962-64

Marion E. (Gene) Raper, GMSN, 1949-51

Congratulations to the new members.There are currently 291 members in good standingin the Association. Of that number, 270 are paid upthrough the year 2003. There are 21 members whohave not yet to paid the 2003 membership fee of$20.

Occasionally, the Association loses amember who for his own personal reason choosesnot to continue his membership. Sometimes wehear from such a member and receive anexplanation. One such member explained recentlythat he was behind in his membership fees and thathe didn’t think that the benefits of being anAssociation member was worth the price of payingback dues.

It’s difficult to put a value on amembership in an association such as the RushAssociation. Our purpose is to promotecamaraderie. We do so by publishing theRushGram, our top-notch newsletter. In addition,we try to put on the best Navy reunions possible.Without exaggeration, the association officersinvest time on a daily basis year-round keeping thelines of communication open for running the affairsof the association. Our reward is the “thank-you”we get from so many RushMates at reunions andthroughout the years.

When a RushMate believes he is notgetting his money’s worth for his membership, we

can only hope that we have done our best.Meanwhile, after ten years as an official“association,” it is rewarding to have newmembers signing on.

Welcome aboard one and all.

——————

RECOGNIZE THIS RUSHMATE ?by Bud Lincoln

Ok, you guys, batten down the hatches!We've got ourselves a real live cowboy! I know youwon't recognize the name, Bob Johnson, orprobably not even his nickname, "Warpaint." Butpicture this if you will. The New York Jets areplaying the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City. It'snothing to nothing in the fourth quarter, with twominutes left to play. All of a sudden the Chiefsdefense recovers a Jets’ fumble, and after anamazing run by an aging end, the Chiefs score. Asthe field erupts in pandemonium, a horse ridden byan Indian Chief gallops onto the field and circles it.As the extra point is kicked, the horse again circlesthe field.

This is a long way from the Willie R., butthat "Indian Chief" is none other than our own BobJohnson. His nickname, Warpaint, is stolen fromhis horse. (I don't think Warpaint minds.) On mostdays, when there is no Football in KC, Bob is aMissouri State Legislator. He is a retired rancherand lives on his ranch just outside of KC. He wasin the Navy from 1956 to June 1959, and spentmost of his time in the Radio Shack of RUSH.

(Note: Bob Johnson was referred to us

by John Cunningham)

4

CHINESE AUCTIONby Art Bramfield

Message to follow

At the upcoming reunion, we plan toimplement a raffle system called a "ChineseAuction." Unlike the "Silent Auction,” this typewill permit RushMates to bid for only the itemsthat interest them. Under the Silent Auction system,the outcome is based on how much one is willing tospend on a particular item. With a normal raffle,it is possible to win an item that a person does notwant. However, with the Chinese Auction, biddersmay purchase as many raffle tickets as they want.On the raffle table will be the items to be raffledand a box corresponding to each item. RushMateswill place the raffle tickets in the boxes of the itemsthey desire. There is no limit on how many ticketssomeone may place in a box. When each item israffled off, the winning ticket will be drawn fromthe box corresponding with the item. The remainingtickets from all the Chinese Raffle boxes will beused for the main raffle of gifts.

Sparky Says

“Remember to bringa prize for the raffle.”

BITTS AND PIECES

AN OLD FRIEND OF THE ASSOCIATIONLEAVES THE NAVAL SERVICE.By Art Bramfeld

(Note: Many will remember that, thanks toRushMate Al Landry, USS Estocin hosted manyof our RushMates on a “Dependants cruise”during our first reunion, held in the Newport.Rhode Island area)

It was July, 1993, during the first reunionof the USS William R. Rush Association. Oneevent scheduled was a "Dependents Cruise" aboardUSS ESTOCIN (FFG-15). As the members of theorganization boarded the ship, the face of eachRushMate lit up with memories of old times. Eachman turned at the top of the brow to salute theEnsign and request permission to come aboard.Commander J.P. Debbout (now a Rear Admiral)and his crew went out their way to welcome us,providing coffee, juice and pastries for us to enjoy.

After the ship got underway, the crew setabout the task of making each guest comfortable,by placing chairs on the fantail. But for us "OldSalts," we could not sit still. We were curiousabout how far naval warfare had advanced sinceour days in service. Some of us got to take thehelm of this fine ship. Others just roamed the ship,recalling old times aboard RUSH. The crewdemonstrated the ships weapons systems andconducted a "Man Overboard Drill." The drillcaught some of the women by surprise. Theythought OSCAR was a real person. When theCaptain ordered a "Full Power Run," the sight ofthe "Rooster Tail" behind the fantail reminded us oftimes the Willy-R used to kick up her heels.

5

Sikorsky S-51 Dragonfly on deck of USSOrleck DD 886

FROM: NAVY TIMES USS Estocin Decommissioned

From Naval Station Mayport Public AffairsNAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (NNS)

In a ceremony held April 4 at NavalStation Mayport, the crew of USS Estocin (FFG15) lowered the stars and stripes one last time anddecommissioned the ship in preparation for hertransfer to the government of Turkey.

Estocin was named in honor of Capt.Michael J. Estocin, a fighter pilot during theVietnam conflict. Attached to Attac Squadron 192,"The World Famous Golden Dragons," then Lt.Cmdr. Estocin gallantly flew over Haiphong,destroying fuel depots vital to the enemy. Evenafter taking on heavy damage from a mirage ofsurface-to-air missiles, Estocin continued to flyinto the target area. Estocin's aircraft, badlydamaged, went down April 26, 1967. He wasposthumously awarded the Medal of Honor byCongress. His award read: "for conspicuousgallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life aboveand beyond the call of duty."

For more than two decades, the variouscrews of Estocin have strived to uphold thededication and vigilance that earned her namesakeour armed forces' highest honor. Cmdr. ScottPhillpott, Estocin's commanding officer, said he isenthusiastic about the transfer. "The Turkish Navyis getting a fine warship," he said. "My crew hasEstocin in pristine condition, and it will serve thegovernment of Turkey proudly.""In this time of conflict, I take great pride inknowing that we are providing our allies with sucha fine naval vessel," he added. "This event servesas yet another pinnacle of the relationship that ourtwo nations share."

Cmdr. John Yildirim of the Turkishgovernment assumed command of the formerEstocin, which will now be known as TCG Gosku(F 497). "Commander Phillpott and his crew haveprepared a very nice ship for transfer to Turkey,"

Yildirim said. "It is a great honor to receive a fineship in such high condition. As Colin Powell statedjust a couple of days ago, 'Turkey and the UnitedStates are great friends.'"

——————

ABOARD USS LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29,1952

submitted by Jim Kelly and John Somerfield

The first known helicopter landing on adestroyer took place yesterday as the helicopterfrom the heavy cruiser USS Los Angeles droppedinto the narrow fantail of the USS Orleck. Pilotedby Lt. William W. Wear, USNR, of Cedar Rapids,Iowa, the copter was hovering over the destroyerdeck and discharging a passenger by hoist when thecraft lost power. Dangling in his harness below theaircraft when it developed engine trouble, hequickly slipped out of the hoist harness anddropped to the deck a few feet below and sprintedclear. "I looked up and saw the helicopter and ranforward to avoid the rotors", related Ens. Howelater. To keep from striking the after five-inchmount Lt. Wear skillfully slipped the helicopter aft.It bounced against a loaded charge rack and settledon deck with one wheel astride one 400 pound canof TNT.

6

Photo: 1963 Cruise Book Courtesy: YNC Lawrence E. Campbell, USN, (Ret.)

Montgomery, Alabama

STATION THE HELO DETAILby Jim Kelly

The first use of a helo to save lives ofsailors occurred 3 Jan. 1944. The USS TurnerDD-648 suffered a massive explosion just offAmbrose Light outside of New York. She sankwith large loss of life, but there were manywounded survivors and a Coast Guard SikorskyHNS-1 flew 2 cases of blood plasma from NewYork to Sandy Hook which resulted in many of thewounded surviving.

——————

HOW TO SECURE A BUILDING

One reason the services have troubleoperating jointly is that they don't speak the samelanguage.

For example, if you told the Navy to"Secure a Building", they would turn off the lightsand lock the door.

The Army would occupy the building so noone could enter.

Marines would assault the building,capture it and defend it.

The Air Force would take out a three-yearlease with an option to buy.

Black shoes, on the other hand, would justincrease the funding line.

——————

NAVY TRIVIA

Ahoy!

This old traditional greeting for hailing othervessels was originally a Viking battle cry.

SILVER

By Jim Kelly

This is another case of, “What Ever Happenedto”? In this instance, leading to a question. Question: What is the connection to the

following ships and USS William R. Rush; USSConnelly (DDG-979), USS Estocin (FFG-15), USS Haylor (DDG-979) and USSStephen Groves (FFG-29)? Answer: Silver. In 1963 RUSH deployed tothe Med, Commander Arthur J. Hodder, Jr., USN,in command. The ship made a courtesy call on SanRemo, Italy, which, as most of us know, was theretirement home of Captain William R. Rush.While in San Remo, Contessa Katherine CabotVisconti entertained the crew with garden parties ather home, Villa Aloha. It was during thismemorable port visit that the ship was alsopresented with a fine silver service.

The ROK Connection In July 1978 the ship was sold to the Republicof Korea. The presentation silver service wasplaced in the custody of the Navy Supply Corps.During the years 1978-2000 the silver serviceserved at sea aboard those named warships above. As this newsletter goes to press, preparations

7

are being made in Chinhae, Korea, to open theship to the public. As Ship’s Historian, Jim Kellyis working with the Navy Supply Command inNorfolk in an effort to have the presentation silverservice sent to Chinhae. The loan of our silverservice is intended as a gesture of good will fromthe USS William R. Rush Association andDepartment of the Navy. There are of course legaland departmental hurdles to overcome, but theeffort is currently well advanced.

The USS William R. Rush Association issimultaneously embarked on a separate project tobestow, as a gift, a commemorative plaque forpermanent display aboard Kangwon. The plaquewill salute all those who sailed in her covering theyears of joint operation and ownership, 1945 -2000. Text will be in both English and in theKorean language. Do we have any volunteers tohand deliver?

——————

NAVY HUMORSubject: Which Military Service is the Best

submitted by Gary Hartman and Bob Fash

Which Branch of the Military Services is

the Best? A soldier, a Sailor, an Airman and a

Marine got into an argument about which branch

of the service was "The Best". The arguing

became so heated the four service men failed to see

an oncoming truck as they crossed the street. They

were all hit by the truck and killed instantly.

Soon, the four servicemen found

themselves at the Pearly Gates. There, they met St.

Peter, and decided that only he could be the

ultimate source of truth and knowledge. So, they

asked him: "Saint Peter, which branch of the US

Armed Services is the best?" St. Peter replied: "I

can't answer that. However, I will ask God what

He thinks the next time I see Him. Meanwhile,

thank you for your service on Earth and welcome

to Heaven."

Some time later the four servicemen see St.

Peter and remind him of the question they had

asked when first entering Heaven. The four

servicemen asked Saint Peter if he was able to find

the answer. Suddenly, a sparkling white dove

landed on Saint Peter’s shoulder. In the dove’s

beak was a note glistening with gold dust. St. Peter

open the note, trumpets blare, gold dust drifts in

the air, heavenly harps play crescendos and St.

Peter began to read the note aloud to the four

servicemen:

MEMORANDUM FROM THE

DESK OF THE ALMIGHTY

To: All Former Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and

Marines

Subj: Which Military Service Is The Best?

1. All branches of the United States Armed

Forces are honorable and noble.

2. Each services America well and with

distinction.

3. Serving in the United States Military

represents a real honor warranting special respect,

tribute, and dedication from your fellow man.

4. Always be proud of that.

Warm regards,

GOD, USN (Retired)

——————

ATTENTION ALL HANDS

Hurry Up. Send your

questionnaire back by

September 8 to:th

Jim Hocking

65 Currier Road

East Falmouth, MA 02536

8

Leo B. WarringCommander U.S. Navy

Lynn Lambert (left front) at Branson reunion

IN MEMORIAM

Word has been received by the Association of the

deaths of the following RushMates:

George Scales, SMSN, 1968-1970 passed away in

his sleep, April 20, 2003

from a massive heart attack.

He was 53 years old and

leaves behind his wife Susan

and two daughters.

——————

Lynn J. Lambert, YN3, 1972-74, passed away

the first week of May after a brief illness. Many

RushMates will remember Lynn from the reunions.

He and Mary attended every one and were very

outgoing.

Commander Leo B. Warring, USN

It is with deep sadness that we must report

the death of Commander Leo B. Warring, USN.

H i s p a s s i n g

occurred in Florida

on May 22, 2003

with his family at

his side.

In a line of

s u c c e s s i o n ,

C o m m a n d e r

Warring served as

the 15 commandingth

officer in USS

William. R. Rush

(DD-714) from

March 1965 through

September 1966.

L e o

Warring was born on August 27, 1926 in

Washington, DC. Leo grew up in Washington and

received his primary education there. At age ten

that Leo knew he wanted to become a Naval

Officer and at age 14 he entered Charlotte Hall

Military Academy, in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. In

July 1944 Leo enlisted in the United States Navy

and subsequently was selected for the V-12 Naval

Reserve Officer Training program, administered

through Dartmouth College in Hanover, New

Hampshire. In June 1946 Leo was commissioned

Ensign and at age 20 assumed his first sea

command in USS LCI(I) 989. Operations were

carried out in waters off Guam and into the China

Sea. In the Spring of 1947 Leo assumed command

of USS LST-1134 with further operations in the

central Pacific.

Leo returned to the United States,

attending the General Naval Line Officer School at

Newport, Rhode Island. Upon graduation in June

9

1949 he received orders to USS Greenwood (DE-

679) where he served as ASW officer for one year.

Duty in Greenwood was followed up with orders to

USS Renshaw (DD-499) as ASW officer. While

in Renshaw the Korean War broke out and

Renshaw was deployed to Korea.

In May 1954 Leo became an ASW\CIC

Instructor with the Fleet Training Group at Pearl

Harbor, Hawaii.

Leo’s experience in ASW again took him

to sea, this time as ASW officer in the

antisubmarine carrier USS Antietam (CVS-36).

In 1956 Leo was sent to Portsmouth,

England where he served two and one half years as

exchange ASW Instructor with the Royal Navy. In

the 1990's Leo and wife Diane traveled to England,

Ireland and Scotland. During this trip they met the

old Royal Navy squadron commander Leo had

served under during his foreign service over forty

years before.

Upon his return to the United States Leo

was sent to USS Aeolus (AEC-3), a cable layer.

His duty in Aeolus was as her Executive Officer.

The tour in Aeolus was temporary, Leo was

detached to Key West, Florida where he served as

Director of Training for the Fleet Sonar School. In

June 1963 Leo was sent to USS Yosemite (AD-19)

as her Executive Officer. At the time, Yosemite, or

“Yo-Yo” as she was affectionately known, was

flagship for Cruiser Destroyer Force Atlantic Fleet.

In June 1964 Leo assumed command of

USS The Sullivans (DD-537). This was to

become a long lasting relationship. While under

his command in January 1965 The Sullivans was

removed from active duty and placed in the Naval

Reserve Force. Philadelphia became her new

homeport. An emotional dependents cruise was

conducted at about this time. To stand down,

leaving the active fleet meant she was nearing

retirement and all too few greyhounds are

preserved for posterity. It seemed likely that the

scrap yard was in the not too distant future for

“Sully”. Call it the “Luck of the Irish” if you will

because, USS The Sullivans (DD-537) can be

visited at her permanent berth in Veterans Park,

Buffalo, New York. His next ship, DD-714, was

to receive a similar honor. This latest news had to

please Leo, despite the battle raging in his body.

The loss of the five Sullivan brothers and

USS Juneau (CL-52) during the battle for

Guadalcanal, in November of 1942 has never been

forgotten. The Sullivan family have always

maintained a close relationship with the ship and

her commanding officers. Sentiments of mutual

admiration and respect were established and

maintained between Leo and the Sullivan family.

In March 1965 Commander Leo Warring

made his way to Brooklyn, New York. USS

William R. Rush (DDR-714) was completing her

10 month period of overhaul and change in

configuration. DD-714 was the last FRAM 1

contact for the New York Naval Shipyard and the

workmen took pride in their work. The ship

departed New York with the new ASROC weapon

system, [Anti-Submarine-Rocket], which gave the

venerable destroyer a lethal punch. With the

change from radar picket destroyer to anti

submarine destroyer the Bureau of Naval Personnel

selected a man with the right credentials. Leo

Warring had devoted much of his career to the

science of anti submarine warfare. The 20 year

old USS William R. Rush (DD-714) came of age

with the right weapon system, with the right

commanding officer and the best crew. Together

they met the threat posed by the Soviet Union in the

Mediterranean Sea. Recorded Naval History and

world events bear testament to their success.

Leo and Diane enjoyed life to the fullest.

World travel and the organization of group tours

10

GMGC Eric Young, USN, (ret.)

occupied much of the couples time. Diane

recounted the joy they shared in touring the

Mediterranean region and the cruise they took

together to Alaska. It is easy to envision a broad

smile on Leo’s face as he put to sea. The sailor

returns to the sea.

* I remember the elation we shared as a group,while underway aboard USS Estocin (FFG-15) offNewport in July 1993. The 1965-66 crew was verywell represented and Leo was beaming a broad

smile that day. Jim Kelly

Those who knew Leo Warring, having

served with him or having met him at our reunions

soon recognized the caliber of man he was. He

earned the life long respect of those he came into

contact with. He was dedicated to his family, his

friends and to the United States Navy.

Leo is survived by his wife of 25 years,

Diane, a brother Ardre LaBonte of New Zealand,

five grown children and ten grandchildren. On

Tuesday, May 27 a Memorial Mass was held inth

Palm City, Florida. A eulogy was delivered by

Leo’s stepson, Chief Quartermaster Michael

Cummings, USN (SS). Excerpts from his remarks

are as follows; “I don’t know how I can possibly

find a way of summarizing the life of someone so

wonderful, who touched me so deeply, and who

meant so much to me and everyone, as Leo did......

I wear anchors as a Chief Petty Officer in the

Navy, but, Leo was my real anchor. He was an

anchor to his family and friends too.”

------------------------

Internment will be held at Arlington

National Cemetery on July 9 . Those wishing toth

attend may contact Capt. Jim Kehoe, USN (Ret.)

at (301) 552-9676 to make arrangements. Capt.

Kehoe has offered to head the RUSH delegation

and coordinate our representation.

Leo Warring was a third generation

Washingtonian. Arlington National Cemetery

overlooks the Potomac River and the city he knew

so well. It is just and fitting that Leo will rest at

Arlington. We who loved and knew him, now

share him with a grateful nation.

——————

NAVY QUOTE

"We need men and women who by their personal

integrity, their sense of moral purpose and their

acceptance of the requirement for hard work will

exemplify the best in the leadership traditions of

the Navy and of our country.”

Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, 30 April 1964

——————

MEMORIAL DAY 2003

KENSINGTON, NEW HAMPSHIREphoto by Tom Marshall

11

BEEP BEEP

WRAP-UP

CAMPGROUNDS

For the campers who are planning on

attending the reunion, here are two campsites near

the reunion location.

Fains Campground

6309 Fain Street

North Charleston, SC 29418

(843) 744-1005

Mt. Pleasant/Charleston KOA

3157 Hwy 17 N

Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

(843) 849-5177 or 1-800-562-5796

HELPERS WANTED

The reunion staff will

be looking for helpers at the

reunion. We will need bodies

to help set up the Hospitality

Room, to sell raffle tickets, to

help in the Ship’s Store, etc.

Don’t be shy.

FISHING ANYONE?

Ken Byxbee has checked into the

availability of a charter fishing trip. Anyone

interested? Contact Ken at 203 358-0485

KARAOKE

Lee Edwards Entertainment has been

hired to provide music during and following the

banquet. The DJ will have a Karaoke machine.

Warm up you vocal chords. Visit them at:

http://www.leeedwardsentertainment.com/

PHOTOGRAPHER

We have retained the services of Ralph

Johnson Photography to take pictures at all of our

functions. He will produce a book of selected

pictures, which will sell for $30. He will also have

a portrait session on the evening of the banquet. An

8x10 will sell for $20. A 5x7 will sell for $10.

There will also be a CD available for $10.

ELECTIONS

Remember. We will be taking nominations

at the business meeting for the election of

association officers. All positions are up for re-

election, with the position of vice president

currently vacant. A ballot committee will be

appointed to receive and tally the ballots. Be

thinking of candidates and consider volunteering

for the ballot committee.

IDEAS and SUGGESTIONS

If you have them, we need them. Are you

getting what you want from the Association? Could

we improve? Are there changes we need to make to

stay fresh? Do you have a story to tell for the

RushGram? We would like to hear from you. Also,

visit the web site at:

http://members.atlantic.net/~gdmunk/

12

IMPORTANT ADDRESSES

Bernie Caprera, President

29 Old Oak Lane

Levittown, NY 11756

email: eggcream31@aol.com

Phone: 516 731-5184

Art Bramfeld, Secretary

1224 Nolan Ave.

Chula Vista, CA 91911

email: awbramfeld@msn.com

Phone: 619 691-8424

Jim Hocking, Treasurer

65 Currier Road

East Falmouth, MA 02536

email: jhocking@capecod.net

Phone: 508 548-5233

Bill Gaul, Chaplain

206 Deer Run

Norristown, PA 19403

email: billdd714@aol.com

Phone: 610 279-2772

Jim Kelly, Historian

53 Jake Tucker Road

Midland, NC 28107

email: catskillsailor@juno.com

Phone: 704 455-5689

Roger “Bud” Lincoln, Recruiter

174 Military Street

Houlton, ME 04730

email: rush_icman@ainop.com

Phone: 207 532-4103

Association Web site

http://members.atlantic.net/~gdmunk/