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Bremerton Branch 29 & Unit 29 Quarterdeck Log

FRA Branch 29, 521 National Ave S., Bremerton, Wa.98312-3682

Office (360) 373-0267, Lounge (360) 373-2296, Fax (360) 373-0264

HOURS: SUNDAY THRU SATURDAY 6:00AM TO MIDNIGHT

E-mail frabranch29@comcast.net web-site: frabranch29.home.comcast.net

E-mail Edition 3rd Quarter July, August, September 2007

 

FRA BRANCH 29 OFFICERS

 

President:                              Bob Hulet

Vice President:                     Otis Robinson

Secretary/Treasurer:           Bob Crann

Chaplain:                               Mike Luppino

Master-at-Arms:                  Ted Russell

House & Club:                     Carl Johnson

Club Manager:                     Laura McNett

 

LAFRA UNIT 29 OFFICERS

 

President:                              Lorena Long

Vice President:                     Kathy Preston

Secretary/Treasurer:           Sherry Magnenat

Chaplain:                               Nicole Vaught-Gonichon

Sgt-at-Arms:                         Shirley Decoteau

House & Club Rep:             Ruth Russell

 

BRANCH 29 PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

 

Shipmates & Friends

I would like to thank you for your support in the last election and I shall try and do my best for the Branch and Club.  I would like to extend a personal thanks to S/M Tom Watkins for the service he has provided to the Branch and Club over the past several years.  Veterans Groups such as ours has to have volunteers like him to succeed.

I would like to congratulate the new officers of the Ladies Auxiliary and look forward to working together.

I would like to recognize the many volunteers from FRA Branch 29 that are donating their time and effort to support the surrounding community.  If I omit someone I apologize and would ask for your input on what you are volunteering for: Naval Hospital: Jerry Irvine and Gene Hanson; USS Turner Joy: Jerry Irvine; West Hills Elementary School Tutor: Phil McGaughey; Patriotism: Bob Urie; Vietnam Wall Memorial: Tiny Bryson.

One of my main goals over the next year is recruiting.  Even though our Branch membership is stable, the overall FRA National membership is decreasing and needs to increase.  To accomplish this I will need support and volunteers to help with manning booths we set up at NBK Bremerton Commissary and the Naval Hospital on our Recruiting Drives.

I am glad to report that the Beer Garden Deck construction has begun.  I have been asked many questions about the deck and hope to answer some of the main ones.  Initially the deck will not be covered as I felt it important to get the deck built first and then pursuing some sort of covering.  I have put in a request to the Alcohol Board for approval to allow alcohol beverages on the deck.  Once the deck is approved, the Smoking Lamp will be out in the building and smoking will only be allowed on the Beer Garden Deck.

Get involved with the Branch, we need you, come to the meetings!

Bob Hulet;

President, FRA Branch 29

 

 

UNIT 29 PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

 

Ladies:            We had our election and Installation and are all set to go for another year, we should have a wonderful year.   We have our Treasure Chest and Bake Sale on Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM and Saturday, 9:00AM-4:00PM July 13th and 14th, be sure to bring in your donated items.  The Branch Annual Picnic is on Sunday July 15th  at Illahee State Park from noon to 4:00PM, so this will be a busy week-end.  Have an Enjoyable Summer.

Lorena Long;

President, FRA Auxiliary 29

 

 

HOUSE & CLUB NEWS/NEWS FROM THE BAR

 

I want to give some special THANKS to our members who are always There to give a helping hand, Mello once again has our flower beds in front of the building looking beautiful with flowers, tomatoes & pepper plants!  Thank you Mello for taking the time to care & thank you Bob Choates for watering them everyday.  Thank You Carl Johnson, Terri LeGare for pulling off an awesome Mother’s Day Dinner, you did great.  Also thank you Carl Johnson & Bob Choates for serving over 60 people for Memorial Day.  Thank you Mello & Tom Watkins for making sure there was food here on Sundays for all members to enjoy.  I want to give Kenny Nail & Tom Carter a special Thanks for running the Texas Hold’em Tournaments every month for over a year now.

For you Golfers our Tournament is Aug 11th at Village Green.  Tickets are on sale now at the Bar for $30.00 each.

I Wish You All a Safe and Happy Summer!

Laura McNett; Club Manager

 

 

SECRETARYS NOTES

 

Shipmates: At our June General Meeting the elected Officers and Directors for 2007/2008 were installed.  Directors are: Ted Russell, Bud Berg, Joe Decoteau, Glenn Klingbeil, Mike Luppino, Jackie Jenkins, Brian Kutzke, Harvey Kravitz, Bob Choate, Tiny Bryson and Frank Duncan.  The Directors along with the elected officers and the jr. Past President, Tom Watkins, make up the Board of Directors.  Committee Chairmen are: Hospital Welfare & Rehab: Harvey Kravitz; Youth Activities: Jerry Irvine; Maintenance: Mike Luppino; Finance & Audit: Tiny Bryson; House & Club: Carl Johnson.

Recruiting continues to be something we all need to keep doing.  The overall numbers in the FRA are going slowly downward.  Branch 29 offers 2 years for the price of 1 for applicants who have never been in the FRA before, the Branch 29 pays for the second year.  Eligible applicants are enlisted, or prior enlisted; Active Duty, Reserves, Retired, or Former Members of the USN, USMC or USCG who were Honorably Discharged.  If you have any questions or need applications, check with me in the office.  Applications are normally available near the front entrance. 

Also near the front entrance is a clipboard hanging on the wall, which contains the latest Retired Activities Up-Dates, there is a lot of good information, you have a chance read them. The latest News-Bytes from FRA National is on the clipboard also.  Also there is a clipboard that has the latest Bulletin of several other FRA Branches in the NW and other Associations, there for you to read.

Any member who needs information on the Regional or National Conventions this year, contact secretary in the office.

Bob Crann; Secretary

 

 

PICNIC

 

The Picnic this year is at Illahee State Park, Shelter # 8 on Sunday 15 July from Noon to 4:00PM, same spot as the last few years.  The State dropped the parking fees, so there is NO Charge to enter the Park.  The Branch is providing Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, Corn-on-Cob, Beer and Soft drinks.  Bring your favorite Salad or Dessert to share and come out and enjoy the day.

 

 

GOLF TOURNAMENT

 

The Golf Tournament will be Saturday 11 August at Village Greens Golf Course in Port Orchard.  The Fee will be $30.00again this year.  Included are the green fees, refreshments at the course, prizes and lunch of Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Fries, Potato Salad and Watermelon, plus 2 drinks back at the Branch. The First Tee Off will be at 0730, the sign-up sheet and tickets are at the Lounge, everything is set, come on out for an enjoyable day.

 

 

ARMED FORCES RECREATION CENTER


AFRC SHADES OF GREEN UPDATE 04:  Shades of Green, the Armed Forces Recreation Center Resort on Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, recently announced the commencement of its Salute to Veterans Program.  This program expands current eligibility to allow any honorably discharged veteran the opportunity to stay at Shades of Green Resort during the months of September 2007 and January 2008.  Under the guidelines of the special program, you do NOT need to be a military retiree but you will need a valid DD214 indicating Honorable Discharge.  Shades of Green,  surrounded by one of the best golf courses in Florida, completed a full renovation and expansion in 2005. For more information about the resort refer to the Shades of Green website at http://www.shadesofgreen.org/ or call (407) 827- 8387. [Source: NAUS Update 8 Jun 07 ++]

 

CONCOURSE WEST

 

The Gym at NBK Bremerton has lots of facilities available to most of our members with base access.  Most of the facilities are available for use at no cost.  There is a charge for pool use except Active Duty members.  Hours of the Gym are M-F 5:00am-8:00pm; Sat. 9:00am-5:00pm and Sunday/Holidays 10:00am-5:00pm. 

Concourse West Includes:

A fitness area with a full line of free weight equipment;  Cardiovascular exercise machines;  Selectorized Weight Machines.  One main regulation size basketball court which converts into smaller courts for basketball and volleyball;  3 racquetball courts; Both Women and Men’s locker rooms, which include showers, sauna, benches and lockers.

Across the skywalk is Concourse Central which includes “Fit Pit” workout area with many machines and treadmills.  There is also another regulation basketball court. The second floor is The Fitness Loft with more bicycles, treadmills and machines.  There are boxing and wrestling facilities on the third floor.  It’s all here waiting to be used.  Active Duty: Free, Spouse Free;  Retiree and Spouse Free except pool.  Shipyard current/retired: Free except pool.  Phone (360) 476-2231 for more information.

 

WEAR YOUR MEDALS

 

VETERANS PRIDE INITIATIVE UPDATE 01:  Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson is urging all veterans across the country to pin on their military medals this Independence Day, July 4, to show their patriotism and pride in their service. Nicholson said, "We want to inspire the American people to recognize and honor the military service of their fellow citizens, and to engender a greater sense of pride and satisfaction on the part of the veterans for what they did for our country. This initiative shines a bright light on millions of our fellow citizens who answered the needs of our nation both in peace and in war." Nicholson encourages the 24 million living Americans who have served in the armed forces to display their medals on the Fourth of July by pinning them on their civilian clothing over their left breast. Nicholson first urged veterans to wear their military decorations last Veterans Day under a program called "Veterans Pride Initiative." The Initiative asks veterans to wear their medals on Independence Day, Memorial Day and Veterans Day, and when attending other patriotic events.  Major U.S. veterans' organizations have endorsed the initiative. For additional information about the initiative refer to http://www.va.gov/veteranspride/, where veterans can also learn how to replace lost medals or confirm the decorations to which they are entitled.  [Source:  VA Press Release 29 Jun 07 ++]

 

WELCOME NEW FRA MEMBERS

 

The following new members have either joined the FRA and Branch 29 or transferred in from other Branches, the Member-at-Large rolls, or been reinstated. You are welcome at the Branch Meetings and we always need input from the new members.

The Board of Directors meeting is held the 1st Tuesday each month at 1800.  The General Meeting is held the 2nd Tuesday at 1800.  You are welcome at either meeting and encouraged to attend and start getting involved with the Branch.  Besides handling the Branch business, we also have a raffle during the General Meeting and a drawing from the Membership List.  If your name is drawn and you are PRESENT you could win $100+, so it can even pay to attend the meetings.  After the General Meeting we normally have light snacks for memberships of both the Branch and Auxiliary.

 

NEW FRA BRANCH 29 MEMBERS:

                                                                       

Scott Marshall                                      Molly Jean McClellan                                        Larry L Orchard

Michael R Butler                                   Sean T Robinson                                               Lawrence Belcher

David H Graessle                                 James Wires                                                      Eric Harris

David L Westbrook                               Lowell H Carter                                                Timothy R Waldrep

Gary M Lindquist                                  Gerald Mullen                                                     Sherman W Smith

Glenn Karrmann                                   Mark Lowe                                                         William E Donals Jr.

William E Dandeneau                           Dave Aycock                                                      Ron Sellar

Michael R Parsil                                    Diram Hamley                                                    W Ryan Copley

Charles W Darr                                     Arron Sterling                                                    Gary R Heitmann

Gene Cook                                           William M Perry                                                  Frederick H Kela

Richard H Packard                                Michael g Konecny                                             Michael Hake

Carl G Malcolm                                    James R Butler                                                    Bruce Aamodt

Carrie M Smith                                     Thomas E Griego                                                John T Delmore

Kirk S Davis                                         Kevin Peterson                                                   Don D Wilson

Guy T Dailey jr                                     Lee Mabry                                                          Dora P Herman

Tom Countryman                                 Joe Lowery                  

                                               

Check out the Branch 29 Web-site at  frabranch29.home.comcast.net

For the latest QDL, Weekly Up-Dates, Calendar and more information and links.

Web Master Tommy Wright is doing a GREAT JOB.          

 

The Branch Meeting Room Facilities are available for membership use for such occasions as Retirements, Receptions , Birthdays, Anniversaries, Reunions….etc….See Laura, The Club Manager.  PH 373-0267

 

If you have computer access and would like more information from the Branch, send your e-mail address to the Branch at frabranch29@comcast.net.  You will be put on the list to get up-dates of goings on, the monthly Calendar, and items of concern for our membership.  The monthly calendar is also available to be picked up at the Branch anytime.           

 

 

Last update: 1320,  7/6/07