Got a question about USSVI? This is your opportunity to ask National Commander Michael Bircumshaw about whatever is on your mind.
Ground rules, keep it clean and positive.
We want to build a better and more satisfying organization for all our shipmates. Our mission is to remember our fallen shipmates, encourage fraternalism between subvets and benefit our submarine family. Your suggestions to help achieve these ends will be very much appreciated.
If it is something personal that relates to your situation only, please email me directly at nc@ussvi.org. Otherwise, post your message below so that other shipmates can benefit from the exchange.
Why having a convention in 2013? Thought after Norfolk, the conventions were to be every two yeares?
By: Mike Naughton on January 15, 2012
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Shipmate,
Under the previous C& B we had already commmitted to the 2013 convention
The two year provision could not be implemented until 2014, which under the apprived PA will mandate the following convemtion to be held in 2016.
Best,
Michael
By: USSVI NC on January 15, 2012
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Thanks! Thought the two year provision was implemented after this 2012 convention.
By: Mike Naughton on January 21, 2012
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Commander:
I know the National SVWWll group will be desolving at the National Convention. Our local SVWWll group is all but dead in the water and have turned over their records to the Requin Base. Do we have a formal ceremony procedure available to honor these proud sub vets, on closing their base and merging with us, or would we use the “Change of Command” format?
By: Hubert C. Dietrich on January 1, 2012
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Hu,
I think the change of command concept is perfectly viable.. See If you can get some input from the WWII shipmates on what they would like to see.
Try to keep in mind that we are the “Relief Crew and that all we want to do is to offer them a venue where they can continue to gather, be recognized and honored for keeping “English” as our primary language, which is a narrow brush stroke, of all that they did for us.
Re-assure them that we are not “taking over” as they cannot be replaced. We are not putting them “out to pasture” as they are welcome to enter any and every race and event that comes along. We are simply making ourselves available to assist in any way possible.
Please thank any and all of them from me for their service and dedication to our freedom.. “Freedom is not Negotiable”.
Best,
Michael
By: T Michael Bircumshaw on January 1, 2012
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Awhile back, I left a comment on here suggesting the board look into moving the dates for the national convention to some date after the Labor Day weekend. Not really knowing how this board worked and arriving here serendipitously, I did not go back to check for a response. So, you have probably answered my query and I missed it, but I think it would increase the attendance if the national convention was moved to a date later in the year.
By: John Olsson on December 30, 2011
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John,
I have also wondered about the “Labor Day” schedule and I will take this to the BOD for discussion. I have also received suggestions that it be movd into other parts of the year, such as late Spring or Mid-Summer.
Part of the rational has been to avoid the “higher” tourist season prices.
I will get some more feedback on it, but initially agree that avoiding a “holiday” weekend is a good idea in any case..
Best,
Michael
By: T Michael Bircumshaw on December 30, 2011
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I hope all had a Merry Christmas, and will also have a Happy New Year.
Huey – Commander
Requin Base
North East District Three
By: Hubert C. Dietrich on December 28, 2011
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Thanks Huey.. and the very best to you and yours…
Michael
By: T Michael Bircumshaw on December 29, 2011
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Welcome aboard.. What sort of a job were you looking for? There are lots of the available..
Best,
Michael
By: USSVI NC on November 24, 2011
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Glad to be aboard! I am finally reaching a point in my life where I can get a bit more active.
theleansubmariner.com
Bob MacPherson
By: mstrmac711 on November 23, 2011
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