The annual meeting of the USS STEINAKER Reunion Association was held on the 11th of September 2021 in Gettysburg, PA with approximately 80 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 were Russ Noble and Jimmy Bunch. We also recognized 3 of our Commanding Officers: CAPT George Philipps 1974-1976, RADM Al Rieder 1976-1978, and CDR Robert Johannesen 1978-1980 who were present at the reunion. Chairman Frank Price welcomed shipmates and noted the impressive attendance for the 2021 business meeting. The minutes were accepted as published in the annual newsletter. A through audit of the checking account will be conducted at the next reunion.
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. A vote was taken to approve the Board of Directors consisting of John Evans, Jimmy Bunch, Bill Combs, Russ Noble and Jerry Riley.
Chairman, Frank Price discussed plans for the 2023 STEINAKER Reunion. Discussion about Newport, RI to be presented by Bill Clearo and Mobile, AL to be presented by CDR Haskell and mentioned the dates would be after Labor Day in September 2023.
Members present voted to hold the 2022 STEINAKER Reunion in Virginia Beach, VA area. The reunion dates would be after Labor Day weekend and were approved.
Thursday night “Welcome Aboard Reception” was held in honor of Frank Cascini.
A heartfelt thanks to all for their generous donations and support of the USS Steinaker Reunion Association.
Chuck Spencer noted that the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. workday would be from 19-21 May 2022. 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, Carolyn Combs FRA Auxiliary Scholarship Fund $500.00, and Folds of Honor $500.00.
Banners were presented to the following shipmates or spouses for their years of supporting the USS STEINAKER Reunion Association: CAPT Tom Hutt Jr 60-61, CAPT Hugh Carroll 67-68,
LT Joe Kochanski 66-68, GMSN James Byrd 70-73, PN1 Jon Pineda 77-79 and BM3 Rick Fadely 64-68.
Hats were presented to: FN Ronald Grbavcik 53-54, SN Richard Kachulis 61-63, BT3 Henry Zook 54-57
and CDR Richard Greenamyer 68-70. Thank you for your continuous support!
Drawing of three (3) one-hundred-dollar bills towards room nights. Winners were: Rich Strang, Al Tondora and Bob Patton - Congratulations!
Don Bair 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 2021 Annual Meeting of the USS STEINAKER Reunion Association adjourned until 2022.
Secretary/Treasurer Ken Kohnen made mention of the many shipmates who sent dues/donations in support of our shipmates, and some were unable to attend for various reasons. For the years 2020 and 2021 we had over $10,000 in donations. Now you know how we kept the costs down. When the 2020 reunion was canceled, several of our shipmates donated their registration fees back to the reunion association. We also had a donation in memory of shipmates CAPT Williams and LTJG Horsch. This makes it easy to say how proud we are of all our shipmates.
Your support is greatly appreciated and hopefully we will see you all at the next reunion.
To everyone participating in the auctions and 50/50’s your generosity was greatly appreciated. We were able to add over $3,000 dollars to help keep up with our ongoing expenses.
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 were Russ Noble and Jimmy Bunch. We also recognized 3 of our Commanding Officers: CAPT George Philipps 1974-1976, RADM Al Rieder 1976-1978, and CDR Robert Johannesen 1978-1980 who were present at the reunion. Chairman Frank Price welcomed shipmates and noted the impressive attendance for the 2021 business meeting. The minutes were accepted as published in the annual newsletter. A through audit of the checking account will be conducted at the next reunion.
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. A vote was taken to approve the Board of Directors consisting of John Evans, Jimmy Bunch, Bill Combs, Russ Noble and Jerry Riley.
Chairman, Frank Price discussed plans for the 2023 STEINAKER Reunion. Discussion about Newport, RI to be presented by Bill Clearo and Mobile, AL to be presented by CDR Haskell and mentioned the dates would be after Labor Day in September 2023.
Members present voted to hold the 2022 STEINAKER Reunion in Virginia Beach, VA area. The reunion dates would be after Labor Day weekend and were approved.
Thursday night “Welcome Aboard Reception” was held in honor of Frank Cascini.
A heartfelt thanks to all for their generous donations and support of the USS Steinaker Reunion Association.
Chuck Spencer noted that the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. workday would be from 19-21 May 2022. 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, Carolyn Combs FRA Auxiliary Scholarship Fund $500.00, and Folds of Honor $500.00.
Banners were presented to the following shipmates or spouses for their years of supporting the USS STEINAKER Reunion Association: CAPT Tom Hutt Jr 60-61, CAPT Hugh Carroll 67-68,
LT Joe Kochanski 66-68, GMSN James Byrd 70-73, PN1 Jon Pineda 77-79 and BM3 Rick Fadely 64-68.
Hats were presented to: FN Ronald Grbavcik 53-54, SN Richard Kachulis 61-63, BT3 Henry Zook 54-57
and CDR Richard Greenamyer 68-70. Thank you for your continuous support!
Drawing of three (3) one-hundred-dollar bills towards room nights. Winners were: Rich Strang, Al Tondora and Bob Patton - Congratulations!
Don Bair 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 2021 Annual Meeting of the USS STEINAKER Reunion Association adjourned until 2022.
Secretary/Treasurer Ken Kohnen made mention of the many shipmates who sent dues/donations in support of our shipmates, and some were unable to attend for various reasons. For the years 2020 and 2021 we had over $10,000 in donations. Now you know how we kept the costs down. When the 2020 reunion was canceled, several of our shipmates donated their registration fees back to the reunion association. We also had a donation in memory of shipmates CAPT Williams and LTJG Horsch. This makes it easy to say how proud we are of all our shipmates.
Your support is greatly appreciated and hopefully we will see you all at the next reunion.
To everyone participating in the auctions and 50/50’s your generosity was greatly appreciated. We were able to add over $3,000 dollars to help keep up with our ongoing expenses.
Kenneth J Kohnen
Kenneth Kohnen
Secretary/Treasurer
USS STEINAKER Reunion Association
