30 Jun 1943 USS Runner SS 275 78 Men

The meeting was called to order at 1700onThursday 13 June, by Base Commander Bob Smith at the American LegionWilson-Fischer Post in Pocono Pines, PA. The Purpose of the Organization was read. The Chiefof the Boat tolled the Base Bell once for each of the following US Submarine Force Lossesduring the Month of June:

20 Jun 1941 USS O-9 SS 70 34 Men

12 Jun 1943 USS R-12 SS 89 42 Men

01 Jun 1944 USS Herring SS 233 80 Men

14 Jun 1944 USS Golet SS 361 82 Men

18 Jun 1945 USS Bonefish I SS 223 85 Men

The Chief of the Boat led the members present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call:Members present were: Bob Smith, Frank McDevitt, Bill Klose, TomShields, Ken Smith, Rich Holmes, Skip Baker, John Kelly.

The Acting Secretary verified that a quorum was present.

Meeting Minutes: Acting Secretary Bob Smith stated that he would post the May Meeting

minutes online.

Treasurers Report: The Base Treasurer reported an ending balance of $xxxx.xx as of 31 May

2012.

Rich Holmes made the 1st motion to accept the treasurers’ report. Tom Shields made the

2nd motion. All in favor, motion passed.

Committees:

Membership: Rich Holmes reported no change since the last meeting. Rich stated that

the current base roster has been mailed.

Correspondence: None.

Publicity: No report.

Flag Drop Boxes: Frank McDevitt reports that the flag boxes are still busy. Frank also

mentioned that there is one box yet to be put back in commission.

Parades: None in the immediate future .

Budget & Donation: No report. Committee did not meet.

Kap(ss) 4 Kid(ss): Frank stated that he has nothing new..

Eagle Scouts: Frank McDevitt stated that there were two Courts of Honor coming up.

Frank McDevitt read from the Submarine Operations of WWII.

Old Business:

Tom Shields said he has received an invitation to the Carbon County Fair, He stated that per a motion last year we will not be participating in 2013, and will send a letter thanking them.

Bob Smith stated that he has the sign in sheet for the West End Fair and the

Victorian Days in Belvedere, NJ for members to inspect and sign up on.

New Business:

We do have the Veterans’ Event at the Flag Store in Sciota on Saturday, 15 June.

Bob stated that he would secure Friday, 20 December date for the annual Christmas dinner.

Also we are on track for the West End Fair in August.

Good of the Order:

Rich Holmes read a letter from the Groton Base regarding some financial irregularities with their bar . The bar is a separate entity from the base . Rich said it was important because it could involve the I R S there , and that it could affect national , then perhaps every base in some way . Rich will turn over to the secretary for safe keeping and future reference .

Calendar of Events:

04 July 2013: Happy 4th of July.

17 July 2013: Monthly meeting at 1900 Hrs.

21 Aug 2013: Monthly meeting at 1900 hrs.

25 Aug – 31 Aug 2013: West End Fair in Gilbert, PA. We have a space available to us.

We will be selling most of our raffle tickets at this event. Set up will

be on Saturday, 24 Aug 2013 and tear down will be on 1 Sept 2013.

Next meeting will be held on Wednesday 17 July 2012 at 1900 Hrs at the American Legion,

Wilson-Fischer Post.

Motion made by Rich Holmes to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Ken Smith. Motion carried.

“To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their dutieswhile serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source ofmotivation toward greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States ofAmerica and its Constitution.”

Bob Smith declared the meeting of the Pocono Base adjourned at 1737 hrs.

The members present joined with the members of the American Legion Wilson-Fischer Post at1800 for the Flag Day Ceremonies. The foul weather that threatened , held off and the ceremony would proceed.

Respectfully submitted

Robert L.. Smith – Acting in lieu of USSVI Pocono Base Secretary Mike Smith , who is ill.