The annual meeting of the USS STEINAKER Reunion Association was held on the 28th of April 2018 in Virginia Beach, VA with approximately 100 shipmates and ladies present.
Meeting called to order by the Chairman, Frank Price. Elected officers present were Frank Price, Vice Chairman, Robert Ward and Secretary/Treasurer Kenneth Kohnen. Board of Directors present was John Evans, Russ Noble, and Jimmy Bunch. Chairman Frank Price welcomed shipmates and noted the excellent attendance for the 2018 business meeting. The minutes were accepted as published in the annual newsletter. Received and approved the report of the Secretary/Treasurer after Debbie Lane and Robert Ward audited the checking account.
There was no further unfinished business. The Chairman moved to new business. The election of officers was held. Frank Price was nominated and elected as Chairman; Robert Ward was nominated and elected as Vice Chairman. Kenneth Kohnen was nominated and elected as Secretary/Treasurer. David Lane was nominated and elected to the Board of Directors.
Chairman, Frank Price discussed plans for the 2020 STEINAKER Reunion. Discussion about Gettysburg, PA; Newport, RI; Branson, MO; Columbus, OH; and Lake George, NY were discussed and mentioned the dates would towards the last weekend in April or early May 2020. Members present voted to hold the 2019 STEINAKER Reunion in Savannah, GA. The reunion dates of 25-28 April 2019 were approved, if feasible.
Members present voted to have the 2020 STEINAKER Reunion held in either Gettysburg, PA or Newport, RI.
The Board of Directors were authorized to provide assistance to Steinaker Reunion members encountering travel related issues for reunion attendance.
The Thursday night “Welcome Aboard Reception” was sponsored by Sally Cascini in honor of Frank Cascini. Harry & Ruth Hodum graciously sponsored the luncheon after the tour. Bill Grayson in memory of Mary Lou Grason along with the Steinaker Association sponsored the Banquet. A heartfelt thanks to all for their generous donations and support of the Steinaker Association.
John Evans discussed the Steinaker parts that have been received for distribution to the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. and USS Orleck. It was also noted that the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. work day would be from 17-20 May 2018. All are welcome to be part of the fun!
Discussion was held concerning donations. A motion was made by shipmates to donate to the following organizations: Tin Can Sailor’s, Inc. $1,000.00, USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Association $1,000.00 (designated for getting Steinaker parts installed), Carolyn Combs FRA Auxiliary Scholarship Fund $500.00, USS Orleck Naval Museum $250.00 and Folds of Honor $250.00.
Banners were presented to the following shipmates for their years of supporting the STEINAKER Reunion Association: Clark Donnell, David Miller, CAPT Robert Williams, Robert VanHorn, Robert Varnes and Charles Holland. Thank you for your continuous support!
Drawing of Free Room nights at the Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach. Winners were: Jimmy Bunch, Clifford Lewis, Donald Bair, Bill Grason and David Miller. Congratulations!
Robert Ward was the winner of a free 1-year membership to Tin Can Sailors.
Discussion was held about the Saturday night auction, the silent auction, and the 50/50 drawing.
The formal business meeting was adjourned. After a five-minute break shipmates gathered for introductions and acknowledgements by STEINAKER shipmates.
There being no further business the 2018 Annual Meeting of the USS STEINAKER Reunion Association adjourned until 2019.
Secretary/Treasurer Ken Kohnen made mention of the shipmates who sent dues/donations in support of our shipmates but were unable to attend for various reasons: David Bundy, Vincent Calabrese, Gordon Campbell, Ronald Chandler, Jesse Cole, Paul Colwell, Gerald Dickey, Charles Dilks, Jeff Duvlea, Al Fochtman, Paul Heiland, Charles Isbel, Richard Kachulis, Vincent Labbadia, Donald Laferriere, Al Lawler, Charles Lehr Jr., Merritt Mead, Billy Meringer, Jon Miller, Robert Miller, David Odishoo, Joe Pajuf, Jack Parsons, Eric Pfeiffer, James Rennebaum, Joseph Sanders, Ron Thur, Wesley Vincent, and Calvin Young. Your support is greatly appreciated and hopefully we will see you all at the next reunion.
Signed:
Kenneth J Kohnen
Kenneth Kohnen
Secretary/Treasurer
USS STEINAKER Reunion Association
Meeting called to order by the Chairman, Frank Price. Elected officers present were Frank Price, Vice Chairman, Robert Ward and Secretary/Treasurer Kenneth Kohnen. Board of Directors present was John Evans, Russ Noble, and Jimmy Bunch. Chairman Frank Price welcomed shipmates and noted the excellent attendance for the 2018 business meeting. The minutes were accepted as published in the annual newsletter. Received and approved the report of the Secretary/Treasurer after Debbie Lane and Robert Ward audited the checking account.
There was no further unfinished business. The Chairman moved to new business. The election of officers was held. Frank Price was nominated and elected as Chairman; Robert Ward was nominated and elected as Vice Chairman. Kenneth Kohnen was nominated and elected as Secretary/Treasurer. David Lane was nominated and elected to the Board of Directors.
Chairman, Frank Price discussed plans for the 2020 STEINAKER Reunion. Discussion about Gettysburg, PA; Newport, RI; Branson, MO; Columbus, OH; and Lake George, NY were discussed and mentioned the dates would towards the last weekend in April or early May 2020. Members present voted to hold the 2019 STEINAKER Reunion in Savannah, GA. The reunion dates of 25-28 April 2019 were approved, if feasible.
Members present voted to have the 2020 STEINAKER Reunion held in either Gettysburg, PA or Newport, RI.
The Board of Directors were authorized to provide assistance to Steinaker Reunion members encountering travel related issues for reunion attendance.
The Thursday night “Welcome Aboard Reception” was sponsored by Sally Cascini in honor of Frank Cascini. Harry & Ruth Hodum graciously sponsored the luncheon after the tour. Bill Grayson in memory of Mary Lou Grason along with the Steinaker Association sponsored the Banquet. A heartfelt thanks to all for their generous donations and support of the Steinaker Association.
John Evans discussed the Steinaker parts that have been received for distribution to the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. and USS Orleck. It was also noted that the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. work day would be from 17-20 May 2018. All are welcome to be part of the fun!
Discussion was held concerning donations. A motion was made by shipmates to donate to the following organizations: Tin Can Sailor’s, Inc. $1,000.00, USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Association $1,000.00 (designated for getting Steinaker parts installed), Carolyn Combs FRA Auxiliary Scholarship Fund $500.00, USS Orleck Naval Museum $250.00 and Folds of Honor $250.00.
Banners were presented to the following shipmates for their years of supporting the STEINAKER Reunion Association: Clark Donnell, David Miller, CAPT Robert Williams, Robert VanHorn, Robert Varnes and Charles Holland. Thank you for your continuous support!
Drawing of Free Room nights at the Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach. Winners were: Jimmy Bunch, Clifford Lewis, Donald Bair, Bill Grason and David Miller. Congratulations!
Robert Ward was the winner of a free 1-year membership to Tin Can Sailors.
Discussion was held about the Saturday night auction, the silent auction, and the 50/50 drawing.
The formal business meeting was adjourned. After a five-minute break shipmates gathered for introductions and acknowledgements by STEINAKER shipmates.
There being no further business the 2018 Annual Meeting of the USS STEINAKER Reunion Association adjourned until 2019.
Secretary/Treasurer Ken Kohnen made mention of the shipmates who sent dues/donations in support of our shipmates but were unable to attend for various reasons: David Bundy, Vincent Calabrese, Gordon Campbell, Ronald Chandler, Jesse Cole, Paul Colwell, Gerald Dickey, Charles Dilks, Jeff Duvlea, Al Fochtman, Paul Heiland, Charles Isbel, Richard Kachulis, Vincent Labbadia, Donald Laferriere, Al Lawler, Charles Lehr Jr., Merritt Mead, Billy Meringer, Jon Miller, Robert Miller, David Odishoo, Joe Pajuf, Jack Parsons, Eric Pfeiffer, James Rennebaum, Joseph Sanders, Ron Thur, Wesley Vincent, and Calvin Young. Your support is greatly appreciated and hopefully we will see you all at the next reunion.
Signed:
Kenneth J Kohnen
Kenneth Kohnen
Secretary/Treasurer
USS STEINAKER Reunion Association
26th Annual USS Steinaker Reunion
by Striker: Russ Noble 61-62
Fill-in for Historian Bill Keleher SOG2 61-64
The 26th annual reunion of the USS Steinaker crew commenced on April 26, 2018 in Virginia Beach, VA. Virginia and I had the usual drive. Our conversations were limited to how far is the next rest stop or can you make it an additional 39 miles? Approaching the Hampton Roads Tunnel…. red lights, emergency vehicles, etc and traffic came to a dead stop. Panic!!!! where are the rest stops… needless to say we made it through the tunnel into Virginia Beach.
The “Welcome Aboard Reception” Thursday evening sponsored by Sally Cascini in honor of our dear departed shipmate Frank Cascini was a huge success. After breakfast Friday morning we boarded a bus for Nauticus/Battleship Wisconsin and a Norfolk Harbor Cruise. Lunch was included. What I found interesting was how knowledgable the boat captain was explaining different areas along our tour route. Prior to departing for the Friday evening Tattoo performance, Harry & Ruth Hodum sponsored snacks in the hospitality room. I’d say the snacks were more like a meal - Ham & Swiss Sliders, Fried Chicken Sliders and French Fries. Everyone enjoyed the meal. Thank you so much Harry & Ruth for providing this meal for the crew attending Tattoo.
All I heard Saturday morning prior to the business meeting was what an outstanding performance put on by Tattoo. OH!!! no shipmate got a Tattoo at the performance. Annual business meeting was held Saturday morning. Details are available in the official report on the Steinaker website. The afternoon was left open for personal time. Banquet activities commenced at 6 p.m. with Welcome Aboard, Two-Bell Ceremony, Recognizing Honored Guest, Presentations, etc. Dinner commenced at 6:35 p.m. (Lcdr Bill Grason sponsored part of the Banquet Dinner in memory of Mary Lou Grason). Short intermission was taken after dinner than the annual Live & Silent Auctions took place. The usual professional “Jimmy Bunch” was on hand to direct and control the auction. Our Chairman Frank Price asked if I’d step-in an assist Jimmy during the auction - seeing Bill Keleher wasn’t able to attend. I agreed. Believe the auction went well and everyone had a great time. We missed seeing “Michele Keleher” and hearing her bidding while spending Bill’s money at the annual auction.
In closing I’d like to say on behalf of all Shipmates and guests attending - what an “Outstanding Job” our Chairman Frank Price did putting the reunion venue together. We also want to give a “Special Thanks” to Vice-Chairman Robert Ward and Sec/Treasurer Kenneth Kohnen for all their hard work prior, during and of course after the reunion when we all just go home. See you all next year in Savannah, GA.
by Striker: Russ Noble 61-62
Fill-in for Historian Bill Keleher SOG2 61-64
The 26th annual reunion of the USS Steinaker crew commenced on April 26, 2018 in Virginia Beach, VA. Virginia and I had the usual drive. Our conversations were limited to how far is the next rest stop or can you make it an additional 39 miles? Approaching the Hampton Roads Tunnel…. red lights, emergency vehicles, etc and traffic came to a dead stop. Panic!!!! where are the rest stops… needless to say we made it through the tunnel into Virginia Beach.
The “Welcome Aboard Reception” Thursday evening sponsored by Sally Cascini in honor of our dear departed shipmate Frank Cascini was a huge success. After breakfast Friday morning we boarded a bus for Nauticus/Battleship Wisconsin and a Norfolk Harbor Cruise. Lunch was included. What I found interesting was how knowledgable the boat captain was explaining different areas along our tour route. Prior to departing for the Friday evening Tattoo performance, Harry & Ruth Hodum sponsored snacks in the hospitality room. I’d say the snacks were more like a meal - Ham & Swiss Sliders, Fried Chicken Sliders and French Fries. Everyone enjoyed the meal. Thank you so much Harry & Ruth for providing this meal for the crew attending Tattoo.
All I heard Saturday morning prior to the business meeting was what an outstanding performance put on by Tattoo. OH!!! no shipmate got a Tattoo at the performance. Annual business meeting was held Saturday morning. Details are available in the official report on the Steinaker website. The afternoon was left open for personal time. Banquet activities commenced at 6 p.m. with Welcome Aboard, Two-Bell Ceremony, Recognizing Honored Guest, Presentations, etc. Dinner commenced at 6:35 p.m. (Lcdr Bill Grason sponsored part of the Banquet Dinner in memory of Mary Lou Grason). Short intermission was taken after dinner than the annual Live & Silent Auctions took place. The usual professional “Jimmy Bunch” was on hand to direct and control the auction. Our Chairman Frank Price asked if I’d step-in an assist Jimmy during the auction - seeing Bill Keleher wasn’t able to attend. I agreed. Believe the auction went well and everyone had a great time. We missed seeing “Michele Keleher” and hearing her bidding while spending Bill’s money at the annual auction.
In closing I’d like to say on behalf of all Shipmates and guests attending - what an “Outstanding Job” our Chairman Frank Price did putting the reunion venue together. We also want to give a “Special Thanks” to Vice-Chairman Robert Ward and Sec/Treasurer Kenneth Kohnen for all their hard work prior, during and of course after the reunion when we all just go home. See you all next year in Savannah, GA.
