" To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in submarine warfare. To further promote and keep alive the spirit and unity that existed among United States Navy Submarine Crewmen during World War II. To promote sociability, general welfare and good fellowship among its members. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States Government."

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Chapter Chatter
December 29, 2005
Carl Weber, Chapter Secretary & Treasurer  

The next THRESHER Base meeting is on Saturday, 21 January, 2006 at the VFW, 238 Deer St., Portsmouth, NH. All Submarine Veterans WWII and Post WWII, wives and guests are invited. There will be a Holland Club Induction Ceremony for John Broderick, Charles Horne, Richard Seedner and Bruce Hauschel. In addition, there will be Senior Submarine Certificates for Bob Bryant, John Czajkowski, Mike Geletka, Dale Hill, Dan MacIsaac, Armand Minutelli, Bill Seaward, Bill Tebo and Carl Weber. (Geez, these guys must really be old). To top things off, after all these wonderful presentations, there will be a “Pot-Luck Luncheon.” So if you want to eat good, bring something good.

The Squalus Memorial Chapter Fall Meeting was attended by 24 Shipmates and guests. The next Northeast Regional Convention will be hosted by New Jersey at Atlantic City, May 9-12, 2006. More details will be forthcoming at a later date. Motions were approved to allow expenditure of $3764 for the State of Maine USS Sculpin plaque and $3400 for the State of New Hampshire USS Capelin plaque. Also in lieu of presenting Christmas gifts to Veterans this year, $400 be donated to the New Hampshire flood victims fund. This was handled by State Cdr. Bill Tebo thru the WMUR Flood Relief Telethon.

We are waiting for the New Hampshire legislature to convene in 2006 to find out if the bridge between Newfield and Stratham will be name “U..S. SUBMARINE VETERANS WWII MEMORIAL BRIDGE”.

Shipmate Gordon “Red” Wentzell is our new Chaplain and all present officers were nominated for the 2007/08 term. Election will be at our next meeting at Newick’s in Dover, NH on Saturday 22 April, 2006. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! .

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Your Help Requested for the Passing of HB1313
U.S. SUBMARINE VETERANS WWII MEMORIAL BRIDGE

This NH House of Representatives Bill names the bridge which spans the Squamscott River between the towns of Newfields and Stratham, the United States Submarine Veterans of World War II Memorial Bridge. The Bill Hearing will be held at RM 201 LOB on Wednesday, 25 Jan 06 at 1330. If you can be there great, if not how about writing or e-mailing your NH Representative requesting their help in passing bill HB1313. Let them know you are a SUBVET WWII or a SUBVET in favor of this bill. The more the merrier.

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Winter Meeting

When: Saturday, 21 January, 2006 @ 1300.

Where: VFW, 238 Deer St., Portsmouth, NH

Who: U.S. SUBVETS WWII & USSVI Thresher Base SUBVETS. All SUBVETS, wives and guests are invited. 

Uniform: Digger hats and vests if you got ‘em. Or come as you are (within reason)

Reservations: Not required.

Bring with you: Something good to eat.

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Please contact Carl for additional information or clarification
regarding any Squalus Memorial Chapter WWII Submarine Veterans item.

Carl Weber
15 March St.
Nashua, NH 03060-5353
(603)888-2675
Email: cw320@worldnet.att.net

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The Next Meeting for the Squalus Memorial Chapter WWII Submarine Veterans will be held Saturday, January 21, 20056 @ 1300 at the Portsmouth VFW Hall, 238 Deer Street, Portsmouth, NH along with USSVI Thresher Base Submarine Veterans.

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